| How to Track a Package Without a Tracking Number Posted: 08 Feb 2018 04:00 PM PST A tracking number allows you to follow the delivery of a package as it's being shipped. If you're in a situation where you don't have a tracking number, many of the major package delivery companies now have free tools that allow you to track your package online without one. To use these tools, you'll have to visit the company's website and register for an account. Once you make your account, it's just a matter of logging in and finding the correct package based on other shipping details. EditFinding Packages with UPS My Choice - Register for UPS My Choice. Visit https://www.ups.com/mychoice/features/. My Choice will allow you to track packages being sent through UPS. Decide on whether you want the free membership or premium membership for $40 a year. Click on the yellow "Continue" button on the bottom of the membership you want. Once you are on the registration page, fill in your personal details and verify your address.
- The free version of My Choice will let you track your packages without a tracking number.
- A premium membership will allow you to change the recipient's address and to change the date of delivery.
- Login to https://www.ups.com. Visit the UPS website and click "Login" on the top of the page. Enter the details that you used when you registered your account and click "Log In."
- Click the "Tracking" tab on the top of the page. Once you've logged in, you can view all pending packages by clicking the "Tracking" tab at the top of the page. This will show you a list of all the packages that are being sent and received by UPS to or from your address.
- UPS will associate any packages using your address to your account so that you can track them.
- Find the package you want to track and click on its tracking number link. This will bring you to a new page that will display details on where it last was and where it is now.[1]
EditTracking USPS Packages with Informed Delivery - Sign up for Informed Delivery on the USPS website. Visit https://reg.usps.com/entreg/RegistrationAction_input. Fill out the form with your personal information and address. Creating an account will give you access to a variety of USPS tools, including online tracking for select packages that you send or receive through USPS.[2]
- Sign in and go to your dashboard. Click "Track and Manage" at the top of the screen, then scroll down to "My USPS." This page is your dashboard and will have a list of all of the packages you've received or sent in the last 2 weeks.[3]
- USPS will display any packages that are currently en route to or from the address you used to register your account.
- Click on the package you want to track. Clicking on the package will bring up additional details, including where it currently is, and the post office where the package last was.[4]
- You can use your dashboard to keep track of a package, even if you no longer have the tracking number or there is no tracking number associated with the package.
- Submit a search request if your package is lost. If a package hasn't been delivered within 7 days of the estimated delivery date, you can submit a search request and have USPS look for the package. Go to https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm and click "Start Your Missing Mail Search." You'll have to provide the sender and receiver's address, the size of the package, and other identifying information.[5]
EditUsing FedEx Delivery Manager - Sign up for FedEx Delivery Manager. Go to https://www.fedex.com/apps/fdmenrollment/. Fill out the form and sign up for a FedEx Delivery Manager account. You'll have to provide your personal information and a valid address.[6]
- To validate your identity you'll have to enter personal details and answer security questions.[7]
- Login to the portal and find the package you want to track. Once you sign up, visit http://www.fedex.com/ and click "Log In" to sign into the Delivery Manager. You'll be directed to a portal that will allow you to track packages being sent and received. Check under "status" for the package you are tracking to determine where it is.[8]
- When you sign up for the Delivery Manager, you can also change the time of day when the shipment will arrive or turn on delivery notifications.
- Track with the door tag number instead of using the Delivery Manager. The door tag number can be found on your shipment details/itinerary and usually starts with a DT and is followed by 12 numbers. This number can be used as an alternative to your tracking number. Visit https://www.fedex.com/en-us/home.html. Go to the tracking part of the page and type in the door tag number.[9]
- If you're tracking your office inside of the U.S., you can also provide another number known as the FedEx Office number to track your package. This number can also be found on your shipping itinerary.
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| How to Measure Emotional Intelligence Posted: 08 Feb 2018 08:00 AM PST Emotional intelligence is your ability to assess and take control of your own emotions and recognize the emotions of others.[1] To measure emotional intelligence, you can use standard tests. You can also ask questions to assess a person's emotional intelligence. If you find you're lacking in this skill, you can take steps to improve your own emotional intelligence. EditUsing Tools to Measure Emotional Intelligence - Take an online test. Many online assessments claim to measure your emotional intelligence. Generally, you answer a series of multiple-choice questions, and then you're presented with your results. You can try tests like the ones on this site: http://www.eiconsortium.org/measures/measures.html
- Some tests are more reliable than others. The tests on this link have had a substantial amount of research performed on them, so they at least have a bit more information to back them up.
- Choose a self-reporting test to learn how you see yourself. One type of test asks you questions about how you view yourself. It's the simplest approach because you can do it all by yourself in less than an hour online. However, it doesn't necessarily give you the whole picture by itself.[2]
- For instance, this type of test might ask you to rate a series of statements like "I often feel upset. True, Somewhat True, or Not True."
- Ask others to assess you through testing. Another option, which works well in addition to self-reporting, is asking others to rate your emotional intelligence. Basically, they answer similar questions about you to those you answered about yourself, giving you an idea of how other people perceive you.[3]
- For instance, the test might make a statement such as "This person is able to understand the emotions of others. True, Somewhat True, or Not True."
- Try an abilities test. A third approach is using the test to actually check your skills, rather than just asking you to talk about them. It's beneficial because it asks you to exhibit your emotional intelligence, which can then be measured.[4]
- This type of test might present you with situations and give you responses to choose from. Alternatively, it might present you with a person's face and ask you to guess the person's emotions.
EditAssessing Emotional Intelligence Using Conversation - Ask the person to describe a bad day and how they dealt with it. One way to judge a person's emotional intelligence is to assess how they deal with a situation in which everything has gone wrong.[5]
- For instance, a person who blames other people and just gets angry and frustrated is not particularly emotionally aware or intelligent.
- However, a flexible person who is able to effectively adapt and cope to bad situations has more emotional maturity.
- Discuss how they get along with other people. If you're in an interview or other situation in which you're trying to assess a person's emotional intelligence, try getting them to discuss their work relationships. If they don't seem to get along with anyone or have a nice thing to say about anyone, they probably aren't as emotionally mature as you'd like.[6]
- For instance, someone might say, "I try to keep my work relationships professional, and truthfully, I prefer to work alone." This could indicate a lack of emotional intelligence.
- However, someone who says, "I enjoy working with all types of people, so I'm so happy that my workplace encourages cooperation," may have a bit more emotional maturity.
- Let them teach you something. This tactic might seem a little bizarre, but an emotionally intelligent person will take on this challenge with relish. Be sure to push the person to describe things you don't understand, and see how they respond. An emotionally intelligent person will try to rework what they're saying so you can understand, while a person who is less emotionally intelligent may start getting frustrated or agitated.[7]
- Ask about who they admire. This question helps you assess what values the person admires. In turn, you can at least see who they aspire to be, as we often admire people who we strive to be like. That tells you what level of emotional intelligence the person is working towards.[8]
EditDeveloping Emotional Awareness - Check in with your emotions throughout the day. Set an alarm to go off several times throughout the day. When it does, take a moment to assess how you're feeling. Try to figure out why you're feeling that way. The first step towards emotional awareness is being able to recognize your emotions.[9]
- It can be helpful to write down your emotions, so you can see trends in how you're feeling throughout the day. However, just identifying your emotional state is helpful, as it helps you become aware of what you're feeling.
- Work on regulating your emotions. Being emotionally aware is not just being able to recognize an emotion. You also must be able to exhibit some control over it. In part, that means not acting out because you are angry or upset. However, it can also mean trying to put the situation in a better light to help change your emotion.[10]
- For instance, if you're upset because you received a bad review at work, try to put it in a better light. You can say to yourself, "This is just one review. It's not the end of the world. Obviously, I have things to learn, and this review will help me do it. I have nowhere to go but up!"
- You can also do things like deep breathing to calm yourself down or taking a break from something when you get upset. For instance, if you get in an argument with someone and feel yourself getting heated, ask to a take short break so you can calm down. Take a walk, or count slowly in your head to help yourself calm down.
- Listen actively when having conversations with other people. Part of emotional awareness is being able to assess and understand other people's feelings. If you're always distracted when you're having conversations, you're likely not tuning into what the other person is saying and feeling.[11]
- Listen thoroughly to what the person is saying. Don't just think about what you're going to say next. Turn of or turn away from distractions, such as phones, computers, and televisions, so you can focus solely on what the person is saying.
- Look beyond the words as well. What's the person's tone like? For instance, they may sound angry. What is their body language saying? Do they seem agitated or nervous? If they're feeling tense, for instance, you may notice their shoulders are scrunched together.
- Talk about what you're seeing and hearing to help encourage the person to open up. You could say, "You seem a little anxious. Is there anything I can do to help?"
- Build your people skills. Another part of emotional intelligence is being able to get along with other people, such as being able to negotiate, persuade, lead, and manage conflicts.[12] These skills are essential for engaging with other people.
- You've already learned to listen, but that's only part of people skills. You also need to communicate well by being direct and specific. It also helps to develop a positive attitude, as it draws other people to you.
- For instance, in a meeting, you might need to give specific instructions. "Get to work" isn't enough. Try, "I'd like you all to think about this project and get back to me by the end of the day with ideas for how to make it better. We'll meet again in 2 days, and by that time, I'd like to see a few developed suggestions. Work in teams of 2 or 3 to develop your ideas."
- Hold yourself accountable for your actions. Being emotionally intelligent also means taking responsibility for the things you do. Admitting your responsibility helps develop relationships with other people because they feel like they can trust you. You won't try to blame them or someone else for the things you do.
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| How to Do Homework in the Morning Posted: 08 Feb 2018 12:00 AM PST Although it's best to do your homework as soon as you get home from school, sometimes this isn't possible. You might have an extracurricular activity or a family event after school, or you might just be really tired. If this is the case, take a few minutes the night before to organize your notes, then get up bright and early to get your homework done in time for school. EditPreparing the Night Before - Set out your homework on your desk the night before. You need to organize your homework before you go to sleep so you won't waste any time in the morning. Lay your homework out on your desk and spend about 10-15 minutes going over your assignments to make sure you understand what you need to do.[1]
- Decide how much time you'll need for your homework. As you're going through your assignments, estimate how long it will take you to do each one. Use this to decide how early you should get up. Don't forget to leave plenty of time for eating breakfast and getting ready for school.[2]
- Plan out your morning routine. Whether doing your homework in the morning is a one-time thing or you want to make it part of your daily routine, you need to make sure you're prepared for the morning. If it's possible, do as much of your homework as possible before you go to sleep. For instance, you might want to work on your English essays at night and write definitions for vocabulary words in the morning.[3]
- Set an alarm for the time you need to wake up. Don't count on your internal clock to wake you up. Set an alarm so you can be sure you get up with plenty of time to finish your homework. If you find yourself hitting the snooze button too often, try leaving your phone or alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to get up to turn it off.[4]
- Ask your family for help with getting out of bed. If you have a family member who wakes up early, ask them if they can check to make sure you are awake in time. If none of your family members get up early, ask one of your early-rising friends to call you first thing.[5]
- Go to bed at a sensible hour. Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep in order to be at their very best. If you have to get up early for homework, make sure you go to bed early enough that you're still getting plenty of sleep. Put your phone on a sleep timer if your friends have a habit of calling or texting you late into the night.[6]
EditFocusing on Your Homework When You Wake Up - Don't put off your homework until the day it's due. If you wait until the day your homework is due to start working on it, you're going to feel stressed and you may not have enough time to finish. This is especially true for big projects like science projects or book reports. Use the mornings to finish up short worksheets or other homework that doesn't take very long.[7]
- Stretch and practice deep breathing as soon as you get out of bed. Stretching helps boost your circulation and can help you feel more alert, which will help you do better on your homework. Taking deep breaths increases the oxygen flow to your brain, which can help you wake up faster. When you first wake up, take the deepest breath you can and exhale slowly. Repeat this several times, then try some easy yoga stretches or just bend down and touch your toes.[8]
- Drink a glass of very cold water. Drinking a big glass of ice-cold water can trigger your body to produce adrenaline and can boost blood flow to your brain. That increased blood flow might give you the edge you need to get your homework done on time.[9]
- Sit at a desk or table to do your homework. You should never do your homework in bed, because it decreases productivity. It can also lead to problems going to sleep later on. Sitting at a desk or a table will help you feel more focused on your homework.[10]
- Do logic-based homework first. Students are able to focus better on simple, logic-based problems first thing in the morning, as opposed to abstract thought, which can lead to daydreaming. Doing your math, science, or vocabulary homework first will help you to focus. Leave your creative work, like essay questions, for last.[11]
- Get up and move around if you feel sleepy while you're doing homework. If you start to get sleepy while you're doing your homework first thing in the morning, try moving around. Do a few jumping jacks or jog in place to get your blood flowing. This will help you feel more awake.[12]
- If you still need help staying alert, use essential oils in bright scents like peppermint and citrus. You can apply them directly to your skin on pulse points like your wrists or temples, or you can put them in an oil warmer on your desk. These are known to help you feel more awake.[13]
- Finish in time to get ready for school. Make sure you finish your homework with enough time to shower, brush your teeth, pack up your books, and get dressed for school. Don't forget to leave time for breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast is essential to being able to focus in school all day.[14]
- If you don't finish all of your homework, you should still get ready for school. You'll know you either need to wake up earlier next time or stay up later to make sure you get your homework done.
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