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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

Success

Oxytocin helps us connect, feel empathy and trust; serotonin regulates anxiety, happiness and well-being ; and endorphins reduce pain and stress while boosting mood and self-esteem. Finally, adding comedy to otherwise mundane presentations can really make a difference. Insert funny memes and videos into the presentation. “I

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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The grateful among us enjoy higher self-esteem and are generally in better moods. After dinner, my wife had broken off to wrap presents, so I adjourned upstairs to accept my son’s challenge in a fierce game of Super Mario Kart 8. This article originally appeared in the April 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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Announcing the Assist Conference Programme

Practically Perfect PA

Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for Assistants. Creating powerful presentations. Assist Conference 2017. Programme highlights. Plenary session: Confidence at work. The workshops are: Developing the answers to the PA Big Questions.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She has also delivered presentations during NYC Advertising Week, the 4A’s StratFest, YouTube Black FanFest and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, solidifying her as a thought leader within the industry. That messaging that we internalize starts to erode our confidence and our self-esteem.”

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How I Finally Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking

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What I didn’t realize at that time, and what I know to be true now, is that I was dealing with serious self-esteem and confidence issues. The fear of public speaking is relatively common, and can make it difficult for people to speak up or interact during meetings and presentations. Will I look professional enough ?