Don't work hard, work smart

In these days of economic recession, working hard isn’t the only way to secure a job. It’s also essential to “work smart”, in other words promoting what you do for the business, according to Essence magazine. If you always have the impression that you work hard but don’t get the recognition that you deserve, this article is for you.  It gives very good tips for different types of working women: the gossipers, the loners and the working bees.

If you need more resources to improve your reputation at work, follow the advice of Judith Earley on Emploment Crossing. But make sure you’re patient. According to this article, it takes at least 21 days to change habits.

A modern housewife's guide

Here's a website you visit but don't tell your friends about. realsimple.com gives ideas on how to organise a house, cook, clean and go on holidays without the hassle. It's a kind of guide for the geeky housewife.

We loved their 'closet makeover' with before/after pictures.