Are You Being Assertive or Selfish? Discover the Difference

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Are You Being Assertive or Selfish? Discover the Difference

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Are You Being Assertive or Selfish? Discover the Difference In the fine art of finesse, you get much better results when others perceive you as being assertive rather than selfish. Either way, you’re letting others know what you want or need, so why is there such a difference? Assertiveness is…

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I Show Kindness To Others

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I strive to develop certain character traits each day. One of the attributes I find the most fulfilling is kindness. To me, being kind means that I understand the other person’s position. I seem to know how the other person feels and then I act in ways that uplift them.…

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A Big Spender’s Guide to Overcoming the Urge to Buy Affection

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A Big Spender’s Guide to Overcoming the Urge to Buy Affection Click on Custom Photo Cards for more. Courtesy by Personal Development Blog It’s easy to fall into the habit of buying affection, but there are better ways to make your relationships run smoothly. These are some basic guidelines for…

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Top Strategies for Building a Top-Notch Team

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Top Strategies for Building a Top-Notch Team Leading a team is hard work! There are so many variables that can make the role as team leader challenging. It’s easy to get discouraged when you see that your team isn’t displaying the skills and strengths you thought they had. You’ll probably…

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A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Roughhousing Safe and Fun

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A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Roughhousing Safe and Fun Click on Custom Photo Cards for more. Courtesy by Personal Development Blog Some popular new books are putting roughhousing back in the spotlight. Many experts agree that horseplay can be good for kids as long as sensible precautions are taken to…

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Smart Strategies For Clarifying Workplace Expectations

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Smart Strategies For Clarifying Workplace Expectations You can save a lot of time and do your job better when you know what is expected of you. Clear communications about job requirements are good for both companies and their employees. Whether you’re an employee or the boss, try these methods to…

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How to Deal with Conflict Graciously

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How to Deal with Conflict Graciously If you have a short temper, dealing with conflict graciously can be a daunting challenge. The way you treat people affects your friendships, romantic relationships, career contacts, and even job security. To deal with conflict gracefully, be willing to accept change. Follow these tips…

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Learn to Rejoice in The Good Fortune of Others

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Learn to Rejoice in The Good Fortune of Others Rejoicing in the good fortune of others will improve your relationships and bring more happiness into your life. There are some major benefits to sharing in the joy of others, and here are ways that you can adopt this powerful way…

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Your Children

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Your Children Deep down, nearly every one of us wants to be an entrepreneur. However, forgoing your weekly paycheck to follow your true passion takes lots of self-confidence. Many of us lack that confidence. Therefore, a great portion of our lives may be spent working to build…

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Avoiding Unhealthy Intimate Relationships

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Avoiding Unhealthy Intimate Relationships Love – to love and be loved – is one of the greatest joys of the human life experience. Unfortunately, it can also go very wrong. You could end up abused, neglected, and miserable – or worse. It’s important to make wise choices in your relationships…

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