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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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Affirmations lower stress and increase openness Our thoughts can work for us or against us. Positive self-affirmations, on the other hand, can combat negative thinking with encouraging realizations that nurture a growth mindset , decrease stress and expand openness. But how do they work, and what are some self-affirmations you can try?

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Managers Can Be the Difference in Changing Mental Health Conversation at the Workplace

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How it’ll impact the future: Managers will become more inclined to lead by example when it comes to destigmatizing mental health in the workplace.

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The 4 Keys to Effectively Dealing With a Bad Boss

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In both cases, bad bosses create a devastating and unproductive environment that tolerates (and celebrates) unnecessary stress and a decline of productivity. Shortly after being promoted within the organization, she ran into a “brick wall” whom I’ll name “Melinda”. Stay assertive. It was a field in which she truly excelled.

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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

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A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. Women managers also find it difficult to self-promote, thinking that their work will speak for themselves. Rosina Racioppi, CEO and president of WOMEN Unlimited Inc.,

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10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

On The Job

It often starts when they receive a promotion or new job and continues every time they achieve something new. They become even more stressed as they achieve their dream, instead of enjoying what their hard work has brought them. It sure beats picturing impending disaster and will help with performance-related stress.

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Convey Confidence Without Words

On The Job

Do you feel like you're being passed over for promotions or opportunities that should have been yours? That's the assertion of Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecturer Richard Cox, who explains that the "language of power" comes from our nonverbal cues. If you tap someone on the shoulder, you're asserting 'I'm here.'"

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

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It may take months or even years to get where you want to be or be able to send your kids to a great school or get the job promotion you desire. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up.