Having self-awareness means that you have knowledge of yourself. You understand your habits, likes, dislikes, the way you view the world, and your needs. You know what you want in life and have an understanding of your emotional responses. Socrates’ famous quote “know thyself” is a directive to develop self-awareness.…
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We’d all like life to be easier. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it’s not. The fact that bigger successes are so challenging limits your competition in life. Most people would rather order a pizza and watch a movie from the couch. There aren’t many people with the willingness to work consistently on…
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A good life is the result of wise decisions. A life filled with negative consequences is the result of poor decisions. It might be impossible to make good decisions every time, but you can significantly raise your odds! Do you have a decision-making process, or do you fly by the…
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Trying to find yourself has gotten a mixed reputation. It can be a convenient excuse when you want to break up with someone without mentioning the real reasons. It can also be a diversion from accepting responsibilities, like doing your share of household chores or getting a job. On the…
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What is your purpose? If you’re like most people, you have no idea how to answer that question, because you’ve never considered it. That’s unfortunate. Companies have mission statements, and you should consider creating one for your own life. How can you make the best plans and decisions for yourself…
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Life is slipping by, but there is still time to create a meaningful and impressive life. Your personal growth is your responsibility. No one else has the time or the interest! It’s not easy to make positive changes to your life, but it can be done. There are plenty of…
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The Secret to Setting Powerful Intentions If you think setting intentions is limited to yoga classes and meditation retreats, think again. These guiding principles are just as useful for parenting, working, and anything else you do during your daily life. Think about what matters to you and how you want…
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The Secret to Making Your Job Search More Proactive Is your job search passive or proactive? A change in strategy could shorten the time you spend hunting and help you land a more rewarding position. You’re probably familiar with passive job search methods. You browse through job boards and classified…
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10 Tips to Successfully Changing Careers Are you ready for a career change? It’s never too late to try a new career on for size. But, changing careers can be a significant challenge, depending on your career of choice. However, if you’re committed, there’s no reason you can’t find a…
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How to Present an Authentic Image That Works for You Do you walk your talk? Is the image you portray to the world in line with the real you? Does your image work for you? People make assumptions about you based on your appearance, attitude, and the words you choose.…
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