Unless you live on a mountaintop by yourself, you’re going to have disagreements with others. You’ll never find another person that agrees with you 100% of the time. Whether you’re at work, home, or out in public, there will be times that you disagree with someone. Growing your ability to…
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Life is long enough that you can learn to do some pretty neat things. You might have to learn a new skill for work or some information for a test. Maybe you just want to learn a new language, to play an instrument, or how to shoot a bow and…
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Dealing with weaknesses is a challenging task for most of us. We instinctively don’t want to think about our weaknesses or deal with them. It feels easier to just accept that we’re not good at something and then avoid it. This isn’t a very fulfilling way to live. You leave…
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Self-reflection seems to be a dying art. People either feel they don’t have the time or that it’s a waste of time. Others are afraid to take a good, long, hard look at themselves. This is a mistake, because there is so much to be gained by examining yourself and…
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Assertiveness is that fine line between being aggressive and passive. Aggressiveness and passiveness can be advantageous at times, but an attitude of assertiveness is most often the most effective position to take. When you’re assertive, you’re willing to make your needs known and to take responsibility for your life. There…
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It’s not easy to figure out how to spend the rest of your life. But, it doesn’t have to be extremely challenging either. By asking yourself a few, simple questions, you can learn enough about yourself to figure it all out. There may not be a 100% perfect answer, but…
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Positive energy may be difficult to define, but you know it when you see it. When you’re around someone who’s joyful and peaceful, you start to feel the same way. You’re attracted to them regardless of how much money they have or any position they hold. Maybe you want such…
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Everyone has the capacity to be creative. It’s one of our greatest strengths as humans. Some people have a greater gift for creativity that others, but you’ll never know how creative you can be unless you take steps to maximize it. It’s easy to understand what it takes to become…
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Some of us get a lot more done at work than others. If you’re one of those people that never accomplishes as much as you should, you need some new strategies. Being productive is about preparation and good habits. Be the most productive person in your company with these strategies:…
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What’s life like around your house? Maybe you spend most of your time sharing happy moments or maybe you’re stuck arguing over the same old issues. Conflicts are a natural part of family life. They can even be beneficial when handled constructively. On the other hand, a family that knows…
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