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Our brains are wired to seek out negative aspects of life on the basis of threats mean danger. So, it is not unusual for a person to look at all the doom and gloom going on in the world. This can lead us to believe that we are doing worse than we actually are. And…
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In today’s era of social media it’s not always easy to stand out and reveal your true self to the world. We learn early in life that it’s often easier to blend in, go with the crowd or keep your head down. Standing out in a school setting can result in bullying and teasing. Doing…
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Have you ever looked at someone and thought ‘I wish I could (be/do/ dress/ act) like that?’ In my younger days, I certainly did. It seemed natural and I think it stemmed from when my parents said… I wish you were more like…, or you should be more like…. It can become habitual and it…
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Were you ever about to do something – and then suddenly, that voice inside your head starts talking? Have you ever experienced a negative voice inside your head that judges, criticizes, or demeans you? I have. And it can stem from various different reasons such as childhood trauma, being criticized by people you look up…
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Do you ever felt like you don’t belong, or everyone is going to find out that you don’t deserve your achievements? Can you relate to feelings of chronic self-doubt? If so, you’ve probably experienced imposter syndrome. Overall, imposter syndrome stems from a high sense of self-doubt. Instead of attributing your success to your skills, you…
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Congratulations…. You’ve made it to the new year! Now, what do you want to achieve for your life this year? If you have a habit of setting resolutions at the beginning of the year and then abandoning them a few days later, now is your chance to try something different. Imagine how the course of…
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Hard work has been touted for centuries as the primary ingredient of any great success. One of the challenges many people have is the belief that hard work must be miserable, that it can’t be enjoyed, and that it’s something just to be endured. So perhaps the real key to being wildly successful is the…
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Have you been thinking about where your career is going lately? Has this year inspired you to seek new opportunities? Your career is like a ship and you’re the captain. You can drift along like a sailboat without wind or you can take command of the ropes to guide it in a clear and positive…
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Welcome back everyone to a new year. Now, I have noticed that in the first week of January, there are usually a bunch of (well meaning) people talking about new year resolutions, setting goals and taking stock. Which is great. In fact, my initial blog that I was going to release on Monday 02 Jan…
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I’m sometimes asked “how do you become an expert in your field?” My answer is simple, if you want to be seen as an expert in your field, you need to stand out from the crowd or competition at work. This takes positive action on your part and not just walking around telling people that…
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