| How to Create a Zoom Account Posted: 01 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT Zoom is an efficient and effective software that allows you to make video calls, schedule video conferences and start meetings. This service is becoming increasingly popular as it is both free and easy to use! All you need to do to get started is sign up for an account. Here's how! - Head to Zoom's sign up page on your preferred browser. You can do this by clicking the link provided or inserting it into your URL bar.
- Enter your date of birth. You will need to select the month, day and year you were born in using the drop-down menu provided on the page.
- It's recommended that you enter your actual birthday, but if you're uncomfortable with doing that for privacy reasons, you can come up with a birthday similar to your real one.
- Keep in mind that you need to be at least 13 years old to sign up for a Zoom account. This rule helps to protect young children online. It is put in place because young children may not be mature enough to use a service that allows online interaction will others.
- Enter your email address. This is the email address that will be used to sign in later.
- Ensure you use a legitimate email address, otherwise you will not be able to complete the sign up process.
- It may be helpful to double check that you've entered the right email address before continuing.
- Click . Zoom will send a confirmation link to that email address. Check your email to find it.
- If you're having trouble finding the confirmation email, check your spam folder.
- If you still haven't received an email from Zoom, click to try again.
- Click . The link can be found in the email that was sent to the email address you provided earlier. It will take you to their website so that you can complete the sign up process.
- Indicate whether or not you are signing up on behalf of a school. There are two options - or .
- If you are using Zoom for educational purposes (e.g. to engage in online classes), click .
- If you are using Zoom for personal reasons (e.g. to video call friends), click .
- Fill out your name and password. This password will be used to sign in later, so be sure to remember it. You may like to write it down somewhere if you tend to forget things easily. Also ensure that you create a strong password so others can't hack into your account. Your password must:
- Have at least 8 characters
- Have at least 1 letter (a, b, c...)
- Have at least 1 number (1, 2, 3...)
- Include both upper case and lower case characters
- Click . This will complete your sign up, and your account is now ready to use. You will now have access to free video conferencing.
- Invite your colleagues. This is an optional step. If you would like to skip it, click . If not, enter the email addresses of those you would like to invite to Zoom.
- If you are using Zoom for work or school, this may be helpful if your colleagues/peers don't already have an account.
- If you're having trouble getting a confirmation email from Zoom, check your spam folder or resend another email.
- Ensure you create a secure password. This is make it difficult for someone else to log into your account and access your personal information.
- Invite your colleagues if you plan on using Zoom for work or school. This way, you can easily collaborate over a video conference.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using Zoom if you are under 13 years old. Not only is this against the law (COPPA), but it can also be unsafe and pose risks.
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| How to Do Tai Chi's Horse Stance Posted: 31 Aug 2020 05:00 PM PDT The horse stance is one of the basic posture stances in Tai Chi, which can help you energize, relax, and strengthen your body.[1] You can practice the basic horse stance throughout your daily life and add in arm workouts and exercises for an extra challenge. Keep your mind focused on how your body feels and how you are breathing to get the most out of this powerful stance. [Edit]Positioning Your Body - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Find a level surface to stand on and stand with your feet directly under your hips. Keep your toes pointed forward away from your body as you stand up straight.[2][3]
- Starting with the correct footing will create a solid foundation for the rest of your stance.
- Unlock your knees and relax your pelvis. Instead of straightening your knees and locking them into place, bend them slightly so your legs aren't straight.[4] Relax your pelvis and lower torso so it sits on top of your legs comfortably without much effort.[5]
- You can think of your pelvis as being heavy or weighted so it hangs down on top of your legs.
- Relax your lower back so your tailbone feels heavy. Take note of how your lower back and rear muscles feel. If they are tense or tight, relax them to release your energy. Let your tailbone hang down over your legs as though it feels weighted.[6].
- Hold your neck in a neutral position so your head feels light. Face straight ahead with your chin held parallel to the ground. Relax your neck muscles and think of a string attached to the crown of your head, pulling it upwards so that it feels weightless.[7]
- The more you relax your neck, the better your posture will be.
- Tuck your chin to correct your posture. Instead of jutting your head out, think about tucking your chin into your neck to keep your spine straight and aligned. Avoid stretching or straining your neck too much, and relax your shoulders.[8]
- When you first start doing the horse stance, it may be helpful to watch yourself in a mirror.
[Edit]Adding Arms - Raise your arms out in front of you with your palms facing inwards. Keeping your legs and torso in place, slowly raise your arms up in front of you so they're in line with your shoulders. Turn your palms in towards you and put energy into your fingers so that they're spread wide.[9]
- You may feel like you're holding a round beach ball or hugging a large tree.
- Push your shoulders down and relax your spine. As you hold your arms at shoulder-height, try not to hunch or curve your back. Roll your shoulders backwards to keep your posture straight and relax your spine as you do so.[10]
- Try to create a balance between energy in your body and relaxation. As you hold your arms up, relax the rest of your body.
- Hold the pose for about 20 minutes or until you feel fatigued.[11] The horse stance is a grounding, relaxing exercise that you can do as often as you'd like to. Try holding the pose and taking stock of how your body feels while you stand perfectly still.[12]
- If your arms get tired, slowly lower them to your sides and hold them there.
- Or, you can swing your arms back and forth for fluidity in your shoulders.
- Breathe in deeply through your stomach as you hold the pose. Take stock of how you are breathing as you relax into the horse stance. Take a deep breath in and fill up your stomach, then slowly let it out. Breathing exercises can help you ease anxiety and stress.[13]
[Edit]Practicing the Horse Stance - Do the horse stance whenever you are standing in your daily life. If you're in line at the grocery store, waiting at the bus stop, or talking on the phone, try getting into the horse stance position. You don't have to add in the arms if you're in public, but you can use the stance to practice good posture throughout the day.[14]
- Use the horse stance to practice stability. Holding the horse stance is an easy way to strengthen your legs, back, and arms. Try holding the horse stance for as long as you can, giving your body a break, and then trying it again. If you do this 2 to 3 times a day, you can build up muscle and stamina.[15]
- Try doing the horse stance in a relaxing setting, like outside in nature.
- Bend your knees into a squat for an added challenge. Slowly bend your knees until you are in a comfortable squat position. Lean slightly forward to keep your balance with your arms held in front of you. Hold the squat for about 10 seconds, then slowly raise back up to the original stance.[16]
- You don't have to try a squat, but it can help to improve your strength and flexibility.
- Do a squat as many times as you'd like to, or until your legs feel tired.
- Relax your body and relieve stress with the horse stance. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or nervous, try getting into the horse stance and breathing deeply. You can use this time to meditate or reflect on your thoughts in a neutral, non-judgemental way.[17]
- You can also take stock of your body and how it feels during the horse stance. Focus on any discomfort or pain you are feeling to find out where it stems from on your body.
- You can focus your thoughts on one particular subject or let them roam.
- Start with the horse stance, then move into other Tai Chi exercises. The horse stance is a starting stance in Tai Chi, meaning you can move onto other movements if you'd like to.[18] Try bending your knees and rocking from side to side, lifting each leg one at a time, or squatting deeply and holding.[19]
- The horse stance is a great introduction into Tai Chi movements since it teaches you to relax your body while holding a pose.
- Tai Chi takes practice, and mastering the horse stance may take you a few tries.
- If your knees hurt while doing horse stance, put more weight in your heels and straighten your knees slightly.
- Start by holding the stance for 5 minutes per day, then gradually increase your time.
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| How to Improve Your Leadership Skills Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:00 AM PDT Having a leadership role is one of the highest honors, but it can also be very challenging. Earning the respect of your team members isn't always easy, and being a good leader can often be a process of trial and error. By treating everyone with respect and working on your own shortcomings, you can have a good relationship with the people that you lead and foster a motivational, positive work environment. [Edit]Working on Yourself - Set a good example. If you don't practice what you preach, your team is probably not going to respect you. Try to lead by example, and always follow the rules you enforce, even if you don't technically have to.[1]
- For example, if you're strict about everyone taking a one-hour lunch, keep your break within that time frame as well, even if you've finished your work for the day.
- Or, if you enforce a professional dress code, make sure you show up in business attire every day.
- Respect everyone that you meet. When you're a leader, you're going to meet a variety of people, some of whom you may have absolutely nothing in common with. Try to value everyone's input and view everyone you meet as a smart person with good ideas.[2]
- If you respect others, they're more likely to respect you back.
- Recognize your own shortcomings. Nobody's perfect, even those in leadership positions. Try to recognize your flaws and take steps toward bettering yourself to be a better team member and worker.[3]
- For example, if you have a problem with time management, try setting reminders for yourself about your deadlines.
- Or, if you struggle to communicate clearly, practice writing out memos to your whole team.
- Keep up with changes in your industry. As technology advances, your industry may change and develop with new techniques or applications. Look for online classes or in-person seminars that you can take to educate yourself on the newest innovations in your career. If you keep up with your industry, your team members are more likely to respect you and look up to you.[4]
- Some workplaces will send leaders to conferences or educational seminars once a year.
- Depending on what your industry is, you may need to do this more often, especially if you're in the technology sector.
- Take responsibility for your actions. If you make a mistake, own up to it. Your team members are much more likely to respect you if you accept that you made the wrong decision and provide a concrete way that you'll be fixing it in the future.[5]
- If you make a mistake, try saying, "Hey guys, I missed the deadline for the applications last night. It wasn't fair to you all and I'm sorry. Next time I'll set a reminder for myself so I don't forget."
- Have a positive attitude, even when it's tough. You don't need to be happy all the time, but try to spin things in a positive way to keep your team's morale high. Looking on the bright side can help your team work harder, even if they feel overwhelmed.[6]
- If you come across a problem, try to identify 3 positive things about it. Once you do, you can start to solve it while keeping a positive attitude.
- Ask for constructive criticism on your leadership. You can approach your team members, your peers, or your bosses to give you advice on how you could improve your leadership skills. Ask them for specific changes that you could make to work on yourself and make your team members respect you more.[7]
- It can be daunting to ask for criticism directly, but it's worth knowing how you can improve yourself.
[Edit]Building a Relationship with Your Team Members - Communicate well with your team. If you need your team to do something, make sure you tell them clearly and concisely what they should be doing. If you have a large team, consider writing an email or a memo to get your message across. Try not to assume that people know what you mean without double-checking.[8]
- Make sure you are always open and honest in your communication, and try not to sugarcoat things, even if they're tough to say.
- Poor communication can lead to confusion and frustration.
- Get to know the people you are leading. If you haven't led your team for very long, try taking them out to a happy hour after work and asking about their lives. Or, invite them out for a fun bonding weekend at your local park or golf course. Try to see your team members as people, not just followers.[9]
- Icebreaker games in the workplace are a little outdated, and they can often make people feel uncomfortable. Try to get to know people naturally without the assistance of random, basic questions.
- Delegate tasks to your team members. A great sign of trust is giving an important task to someone you know can handle it. Instead of hoarding all of the assignments to yourself, hand them out to your team members to show you trust them. It will have an added benefit of lightening your load, so it's a win-win situation.[10]
- Make sure you keep enough work for yourself to do.
- Teach your employees, don't order them around. Instead of telling your employees exactly what to do, give them the necessary skills to complete assignments and tasks on their own. This will lighten your own load and make your team members feel like you really trust them.[11]
- For example, if your company is working with a new computer software system, teach your employees how to use it so you can give them new assignments.
- Or, if you want to build an employee's customer communication skills, take them with you on a sales call for some real-world experience.
- Take note of your team members' strengths and weaknesses. As you get to know your team, you may be able to recognize who is good at what and which people work well together. You can use that knowledge to form smaller teams of people to work on large tasks and hand out assignments as you see fit.[12]
- For example, if one of your team members is really good at spreadsheets but not so good at communication, you can give them the budgeting tasks and leave the memos to someone else.
- Or, if you notice that 2 of your team members tend to butt heads, you can separate them to work on different assignments so it doesn't cause a conflict.
- Encourage growth in your team members. If your employee has a new opportunity in the company, encourage them to take it. If you see one of your employees struggling, offer your assistance in any way you can. Have the self-confidence to step aside and let your team members flourish and even surpass you, if they can.[13]
- It can be tough to see someone who you used to lead climb the ladder of your company. Try to remember that you were once in their position, too.
- Ask your team members for input. Your team members accept your leadership every day, and they may have ideas on how you or the company could improve. Set aside a time to listen to your employees' feedback or give them a space to anonymously write out what you or the company could be doing better.[14]
- The more your team members feel listened to, the more empowered and happy they will feel.
- Thank your team members and colleagues for the work they do. It's important to treat others with respect, and it's also important to acknowledge their achievements. If someone on your team does a really good job with an assignment, tell them! If your colleague communicates something clearly and concisely, thank them for it! Everyone likes a compliment.[15]
- Positive reinforcement is a great motivator, and it can lead to more motivation and hard work.
- The more respect your team has for you, the more they will listen and want to work harder for you.
- Always stick up for your team members so they know you have their backs.
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