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Assertiveness Skills – Be Assertive

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Assertiveness Skills Primer – What Does It Mean To Be Assertive? The word, “assertive” is defined in many different ways: “bold,” “definite,” “insistent,” “positive,” “certain,” and “confident.” Being assertive means you have the skills to ask for or clearly state what you want or need. Take a look at the following scenario, question and responses. [...]

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7 Strategies for Coping With Difficult Co-Workers

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Co-workers who are difficult to deal with can have a negative impact on your mood and performance. There may be many reasons for your colleague’s discontent, but this should not affect your emotional health. There are many approaches to promoting harmony in the workplace. Try these strategies for more peaceful communications with difficult co-workers 1. [...]

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4 Ways to Keep a Positive Attitude During Illness

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When you’re sick, it can be hard to stay positive. If it’s a cold or flu and passes quickly, things return to normal after a short time. If you have a chronic, long-term, or life-threatening illness, that can be a much different challenge. With every illness, there are good and bad days. Sometimes you’ll feel [...]

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7 Ways to Accept Yourself for Who You Are

Personal Development

Accepting yourself and your situation in life can be a difficult task. Do you tend to be more accepting of others’ mistakes than your own? If so, you’re being too hard on yourself! Those people aren’t better than you! You were created with a unique set of talents that no one else has. Plus, everyone makes mistakes. We’re only human!

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Combating Negative Thinking with Positive Self-Talk

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Do you talk yourself out of being excited and hopeful every time you feel good about yourself? Do you often start out feeling confident in yourself and your abilities, and then drop to zero confidence when your inner dialogue kicks in?

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