It’s been said that everyone is pursuing happiness, whether they realize it or not. Others believe that pursuing happiness never leads to happiness. Another group thinks that pursuing happiness is selfish. Which is correct? No one knows for certain, but there are many clues regarding what is needed in order…
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We all know that we should think more positively. But, it’s not easy to change our thinking. Our thought processes quickly become habits that are challenging to change. Affirmations are one way to take control of your thinking. Not only are you thinking something positive when you repeat an affirmation,…
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Radiating confidence makes it easier to move ahead at work, and each success helps to build your self-esteem. If you doubt your abilities or feel insecure speaking up in meetings, you can still turn things around by training yourself to become more poised. Start strengthening your faith in yourself and…
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What is your purpose? If you’re like most people, you have no idea how to answer that question, because you’ve never considered it. That’s unfortunate. Companies have mission statements, and you should consider creating one for your own life. How can you make the best plans and decisions for yourself…
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Work plays an important role in our lives. As adults, we tend to spend the majority of our time at our jobs. And not just time, but our precious mindspace too. Some of us get so caught up in our work that we miss out on cherishing the little things…
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Do you consider yourself a conscientious person? Conscientiousness has been found to be one of the best predictors of success in life. Conscientiousness has two components: industriousness and orderliness. It’s hard to overemphasize the impact of being conscientious. Think of the most successful people you know and consider the degree…
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Life is unpredictable and often very challenging. Each day we’re faced with obstacles that test our ability to cope well with difficulties. It’s easy to get angry, scared, or resentful and forget about gratitude for the good things in our life. If we don’t cherish and feel grateful for the…
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When your life is a mess, it might not be the best time to launch your business that directly competes with Facebook or to plan an assault on the summit of Everest. When your life is in chaos, your time is best spent getting that chaos under control before taking…
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There have been many personality models developed over history. A scientist by the name of Lewis Goldberg developed the most commonly accepted model in use today. This model is named “The Big Five.” The combination of these five personality factors can accurately describe a person’s personality and predict their behavior…
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Life is challenging, because we have to discover the rules as we go. Some have even argued that is the goal of life: to figure out the rules. Fortunately, billions of people have lived over the years, and at least a few of them have figured out a few things…
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