Archive for March 2018
Gaining More Self Esteem
(Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash) What Is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem literally means to esteem, or respect, yourself. Having high self-esteem means that you have a positive image of yourself. Let’s look at where such a positive self-image comes from. In her classic book Celebrate Yourself, Dorothy Corkville Briggs makes a distinction between the real you and…
Read MoreBe Assertive Not Aggressive
(Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash) One skill that many people do not possess is the ability to ask for what they want. This does not guarantee that you will get it, but it makes it a lot more likely when you ask for it in the right way. Most of us know that assertiveness will…
Read MoreLearning to Slow Down in a Fast Paced World
(Photo by Taylor Smith on Unsplash) Life is way too busy! Most people say they want to simplify their lives because they feel like they have lost control of their time. They want to have more time to do the things they want to do, both at work and at home. Every few weeks, there…
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