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Most women suffer from lack of self-confidence, even despite greater job and educational opportunities than ever before. Lack of self-esteem starts as early as nine years old for girls and steadily worsens in adolescence, even if they excel in school.
Self-confidence is a manifestation of ... Views:1622
"Life is the sum of all your choices." ~Albert Camus
Each one of us strives to be happy. We also strive NOT to be unhappy. Over the years, each of us has developed habits that we think will make us happy or will not make us unhappy.
We all cherish our habits. We hold fast to them, and ... Views:1178
We hear a lot about assertiveness, but how is assertiveness different from aggression? The two behaviors are really almost polar opposites. Aggressiveness may make people dislike you, but assertiveness often makes people like and respect you more!
In fact, assertiveness is really about ... Views:3364
Dealing effectively with other people is one of the most critical abilities of daily living. It affects one's level of success at home, in school, and on-the-job. Yet many of us are woefully inadequate when it comes to knowing the correct steps dealing with difficult people. Because of the lack ... Views:2660
Problems at work are a typical topic of advice columns. Many working people have their own unhappy stories to tell, and entire books have been written on the subject of problems at work.
Discussions of sexual harassment have been commonplace in recent years, but dysfunctional on-the-job ... Views:2540
Co-workers who are troublemakers can be a problem for anyone, but shy people may have particular trouble with difficult fellow employees.
Shy people often find themselves to be judged more harshly than extroverts on the job. Dr. Jonathan Cheek has found that underemployment, uneasy work ... Views:1399
We all must work if we are to succeed in life. Unless we were born wealthy, we have no choice in the matter.
We have many challenges in any job. To add the need to deal with coworkers who are troublemakers is one more difficulty.
It is through our jobs that we get our feeling of self ... Views:3282
Are anger management classes a helpful option that can improve the lives of those who take them, or just a tool employers use to avoid lawsuits or to keep from having to fire someone? That is a fair question, and I am going to give you an answer.
Both are correct.
I know I sound ... Views:2099
In the world today we are faced with many choices. We are all built with the instinct for fight or flight when faced with confrontation.
Recently I ran into a situation where I was faced with a rude, nasty response to a birthday greeting I had sent to an acquaintance through Facebook. I ... Views:1751
I often tell a story about a grandmother who once told me, “I don’t need Life-Coaching as I’ve finally learned to say NO. Especially to my family!”
I laughed at this comment, appreciating the inherent wisdom in it.
The ability to say no, with suitable assertiveness, compassion and respect is ... Views:1267
Is letting go of guilt a stumbling block for you? How? Thinking differently, forgiving and accepting yourself as you are, sound great, but remain a top source of stress for many. (1) From people-pleasing to full out martyrdom, there is entirely too much hanging on to the damaging effects of ... Views:4100
Does your work environment bring out the best in you or the worst?
When you leave work, do you feel drained, exhausted and even angry? Do you generally feel like you are dodging bullets all day?
It happened to me the other day. As a practicing RN, I take shifts at a local, acute care ... Views:6655
Boundaries are the invisible lines that separate you from me. Boundaries are limits we set for ourselves to keep us emotionally, physically, and spiritually safe. Sad to say, but many people don't know anything about boundaries because it's not something learned in school and is rarely talked ... Views:5163
Many interpersonal conflicts and anger arise when you feel that your rights have been violated. One solution we use is to be passive, but then, you’re not only mad at the person who violated your rights, but angry at yourself for not standing up for yourself. The solution is to be assertive and ... Views:2348
For teens it seems like everyone else is confident and successful … except them.
The teen years can be a very difficult time. For teenagers, the changes in their physical body and their hormonal changes can create a lack of self confidence and self esteem. Imagine how your teen’s bodily ... Views:3970
The secret to the success of a business primarily lies in its ability to attract and retain its customers. Any good trader understands that 80% of the business originates from 20% of his/her customers. It is therefore essential for any business to develop an effective customer loyalty strategy ... Views:1055
The subject of this article is about reacting to negative emotions. If you are effected by other peoples actions, that indicates that you care about what they think of you, you are not free. Certainly that is normal in our society, but is it normal for the real essence of a human being as ... Views:4163
“Assertiveness is not what you do, it’s who you are!” - Shakti Gawain
There is a big difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. Assertiveness is a way of living where you get the most out of life without someone telling you how to do it. This simple means: You do not need to be ... Views:1718
Management theory boffin Dr. Meredith Belbin has identified the key roles which different personality types assume in the workplace that dictate team dynamics.
Dr. Belbin’s team-dynamic research studies have revealed patterns of behaviour that help characterise a person’s effect on another team ... Views:2129
What does saying yes have to do with saying no? After all, they are opposite statements, meaning diametrically opposing things. We are “supposed” to say yes to friends, family, loved ones and especially...the Universe! Isn't that the secret behind the Secret? And we should say no to things like ... Views:2496
"Lots of companies have been a failure not because they lack financial assets. For some or even most of the cases, they fail because they were not able to have a good communication for those employees or people who could have make things work. Instead of everyone combining their individual ... Views:4724
In affiliate marketing, the associates are looking into ways in which their chosen products can be promoted effectively. One effective way is utilizing e-zine advertising. The associate must first know what Ezine Advertising is all about before they can make use of this tool for ... Views:1070
Have you ever tried reaching out for your workmates or colleagues and close friends to tell them regarding your situation or experience with being bullied at the workplace, but they were not there for you? And Why Does This Takes Place? There are top 3 reasons why sympathy and support might not ... Views:1205
Part 1 of this introductory article highlighted whether stretching, aka personal growth (not to be confused with parking your butt, reading self-help books, and watching the world whiz by you), is for you and whether you are open to using it to grow your business and improve your lifestyle. Part ... Views:2201
This article is a transcript of a talk with a male student. It starts with a discussion of an exercise he has been given and then expands into the subject of the intellectual and emotional centers, feelings and thoughts. He is very shy and lacks self confidence. He has been given the exercise of ... Views:6212
A few years ago, I attended one of Debbie Ford’s ( No1 NY Times Best Selling Author and Self Development Expert) Shadow process workshops in New York. One of the biggest light bulb moments I had on this course was when Debbie led us through a process where we learned to accept that ‘ There are ... Views:3234
Are you coming into this article “cold”? Or you are still warmed up from having read Are you wanting to change or preserve your reality? (Part 1 of 3)? Stretching your way to increased abundance requires that you respect the rules of proper stretching. Now that you know whether stretching is for ... Views:1441
How do you express your anger? I once had a woman in one of my workshops who said, “I never get angry.” Can you imagine that? How can we go through life and never feel anger. Anger is a part of the passion of living. There is nothing wrong with anger. What is wrong is when we pass our ... Views:1715
In the course of your day, how often do you feel emotionally insecure? Are you aware that this feeling holds you back from experiencing the happiness and success you desire in life? In fact, such insecurities can make us feel intimidated or motivate us to become intimidating to, or bully-like ... Views:1919
Over lunch, a colleague posed a provocative challenge: “Write an article on chutzpah.” He believes the timing is right. In this difficult economy and uncertain times it’s certainly tempting to withdraw into a shell. But a better strategy might be a contrary one, throwing off the shell and ... Views:1634
Addressing issues can be challenging for many of us. Many times we either ‘fight’ or ‘fly’ depending on how we were raised and how we saw our families of origin deal with conflict. ‘Fighting’ and ‘flying’ both lead to alienation and are aggressive and passive behaviors respectively.
When we ... Views:4718
You just submitted that article or book and some of the reviews are not very nice. Or even just getting 4 out of 5 stars can get you going- why did they give me 4 and not 5??? You can even feel a certain rage for the person. This guy wants to put me down to make himself look intelligent,” you ... Views:2844
Senator: "I'll treat you like a lady, so act like one."
Congresswoman: "I am a lady."
This bizarre exchange between a male United States Senator and a Congresswoman was recently played out on the public stage during a debate broadcast via radio.
But what was really going on here? In my ... Views:1692
Communicating in the workplace to influence others requires using high impact language to effectively send your message. You may be reducing your ability to influence others by using softening phrases in your conversations.
Listen for these 5 phrases when you speak that might imply a lack of ... Views:1113
If I said that everyone lies and deceives a bit, would you agree? Well, it’s true, believe me! There are five ways to detect that people are lying.
1. How you feel.
Firstly, trust your gut feelings. All of us are hard-wired to detect danger and deceit. This survival mechanism is largely ... Views:4825
In many cultures assertive behaviour is misunderstood as aggressive behaviour because it is not the usual way that people interact with each other. It’s not something that people are taught in school.
It's not the way that people generally behave toward each other. People tend to be either ... Views:3080
As the author of “You Go Girl: A Woman’s Guide on How to THRIVE Around Difficult People,” business communications expert, women’s business coach and award-winning international presenter who speaks to many groups of women in business, I’m very VERY often asked questions surrounding how to DEAL ... Views:1911
“Wars teach us not to love our enemies, but to hate our allies.”- W.L. George
With so many interactions with so many different people, we’re bound to butt heads every now and then. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts could ruin a great relationship. (We’ve all seen that happen!) But we ... Views:2678
What can a sales person, marketer or business person learn from the martial arts? The answer: A lot! There are five tenants that make up the core of Tae Kwon Do. These tenants are:
-Courtesy
-Integrity
-Perseverance
-Self Control
-Indomitable Spirit
This article is the first in a ... Views:1173
Ricky Martin is famous for singing about it; but how many of you are living it? The “crazy life,” that is.
Do you wake up every morning with a sense of direction and focus?
Do you know what you want today so that you can have it tomorrow and in the future?
Are you ... Views:2406
There are as many fears as there are people in the world. Fear of flying, fear of driving, fear of dogs, fear of cats and even a fear of styrofoam! Fear is an emotion which discourages, hinders or stops us from living victorious lives! That is it's only purpose.
Every fear wears a mask. It does ... Views:1894
Have you have ever loaned money to a friend or family member when you really didn’t want to because you felt you had to? Then, here is some timely advice for you: Never feel that you must surrender when it comes to making a decision about whether or not to loan your money. There are ways for ... Views:7394
This article provides tips on effectively expressing your views. Doing so will vitally improve your ability to enjoy satisfying relationships with others. These simple strategies will help you to express your ideas confidently and purposefully. You will also gain the respect of others ... Views:2490
As a radio show host on my shows, I’ve learned to ask questions and discover the magnificence of whom my guests are. When creating a radio show that provides a platform for my niche and to help those who are interested in what I have to offer. I’ve also discovered two ways to accomplish ... Views:1477
If you are in a supervisory role at work and you have men in your department it is important to learn how to communicate with them. It is widely known that men and women communicate differently and a woman supervisor who understands this and works towards communicating more effectively will get ... Views:4770
Have you ever drunk a strong cup of coffee and felt energized and ready to tackle any project? The feeling is exhilarating! I remember the first time I had a triple latte from Starbucks. Though I didn’t like the heart palpitations I did enjoy feeling alert and invigorated! I had a meeting to ... Views:1345
Context and Premise: Self-confidence has long been thought of as an important determinant of performance, aliveness, and fulfillment. Self-confidence for the most part is viewed as a feeling. Inner strength comes to mind or a person's belief that he or she can succeed. This generates feelings of ... Views:1371
I thought I would share with you some insights and life lessons which have been useful for me on my own journey. I hope you enjoy them and find them useful.
1) Handle your ‘ due diligence’
Have you noticed that in life, there will always be people who lie, cheat, abuse, manipulate and ... Views:1620
Have you ever walked away from a person, event or situation and felt resentful or violated? If some of your experiences are making you uncomfortable, then it may be time to set some boundaries. Setting good boundaries is healthy. It is not rude, bad or wrong. It is not bad or rude or wrong! ... Views:2681
When I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, ... Views:3630