Yes There are Advantages of Being Disliked!

The Advantages of Being Disliked For many years I was uncomfortable being disliked by others.  Most of us are taught to be people pleasers from a very young age.  The idea that there are any advantages at all in being disliked is probably a new one for many of us. The biggest advantage is that […]

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Affirmation – My Opinion Matters

For too many years I was afraid to express my opinion in social and work settings.   I learned early on that nobody cared what I thought.  This is where affirmations are a great help. This weeks affirmation is as follows: I feel comfortable voicing my opinion on any topic in all situations.  About Weekly Affirmations […]

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Effectively Communicating with Your Audience

Effectively Communicating with Your Audience When you know your audience, everything is easier.   If you own a business or are involved in any community organization and effort, having good communication skills will truly up to your game more than almost anything else. Proper communication is required to inspire them to purchase or influence them to […]

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Affirmation – Releasing Negative Thoughts

Releasing negative thoughts is tough.   This is where affirmations are a great help.   This weeks affirmation is as follows: I am releasing negative thoughts to make space for stillness About Weekly Affirmations Each week I find it helpful to use affirmations.   I personally find using the same affirmation for 7 days more effective, so I […]

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Affirmation – Living in the Present

Letting go of the past and living in the present can be scary for some.   I know for a long time I struggled with this.   Then I discovered affirmations.   My world changed.   This is where affirmations are a great help.   This weeks affirmation is as follows: The past no longer matters. It has no control […]

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2021 Ends, 2022 Begins

As I see 2021 ends on a positive note, it has been one of challenges and lots of new things.   There has been growth for me.  Some of it painful, some unexpected and other growth has been fully realized this year.  My blessings outweigh my troubles and things are moving in the right direction.  I […]

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Think Big, Act Boldly, and Increase Your Confidence

Think Big, Act Boldly, and Increase Your Confidence Why do we struggle to act boldly?  Average thinking and actions lead to average results. They also lead to average levels of confidence. It would be nice to just have confidence without doing anything to deserve feelings of confidence, but that’s a tough trick to pull off. […]

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Are You Struggling Working From Home?

3 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health When Working From Home If you’re stuck working from home, unable to see your work colleagues from day to day, you may find yourself struggling with your mental health.  There are many advantages that we have discovered during the Covid-19 crisis.   With that there are some negatives […]

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Is Criticism Always Bad?

Criticism Is Not Always Meant to Be Negative Do you struggle to handle criticism? Because you are not alone.   My mother was so critical of all that I did, that I lost any confidence I had.  Later in life my I surrounded myself with those that were highly critical of me.   I thought that was […]

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