Millions of people lose their jobs every year. It's a fact of life - even the most successful companies fail, and hundreds of people lose their jobs whenever they change management. It can be tricky, especially if you have dependents or a mortgage to pay. It can also ruin your sense of security and confidence, which can lead to an endless cycle of depression and anxious … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Disappointment When You Lose a Job
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The Secret to Living with Social Anxiety
Do you often feel embarrassed, as though you’re being watched and judged? Social anxiety affects about 7 percent of adults, and it’s twice as common in women than in men. You may feel uncomfortable around others in general or in particular situations. Common triggers include public speaking, eating, large crowds, and interacting with strangers. The condition usually … [Read more...] about The Secret to Living with Social Anxiety
Top Delegating Tips for Managers
Delegation is an important component of most leadership roles. If you’re an entrepreneur, when you first start your business, you may need to wear multiple hats yourself, dealing with everything from production to customer service and support. However, as your company evolves, you’ll quickly discover that it pays to have the right team. The trouble is entrepreneurs often … [Read more...] about Top Delegating Tips for Managers
How to React to Criticism Without Feeling Defensive
Have you ever gone into defensive mode after someone criticized you? You remember your walls going up, and all you want to do is shift the focus away from the critical remark. Defensiveness describes ways in which we react towards another person after they criticize us. It’s a coping mechanism that happens after being criticized. As opposed to listening to the criticism, … [Read more...] about How to React to Criticism Without Feeling Defensive
5 Effective Strategies for Dealing With Your Weaknesses
Do you have any weaknesses? We all do, but some of us do a poor job of dealing with them. Others appear to have no weaknesses, because their weaknesses are never exposed. Your weaknesses can be a big drag on your life, or they can have minimal impact. It depends on the weakness and how you address it. A weakness doesn’t have to be a hindrance! Use these techniques to deal with … [Read more...] about 5 Effective Strategies for Dealing With Your Weaknesses