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I Stopped Worrying, Then Happiness Showed Up

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You do not have time for filling up space around you while your interior stays empty. This article was published in March 2017 and has been updated. Photo by Guas/Shutterstock The post I Stopped Worrying, Then Happiness Showed Up appeared first on SUCCESS. Take the time to observe what’s around you. Is it what makes you happy?

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. Best practices for standing up for yourself. I apologized.

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Try This Brainstorming Exercise to Come Up with Better Business Ideas

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Some of the world’s most successful companies started just by coming up with a solution to an everyday problem. This article originally appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. The post Try This Brainstorming Exercise to Come Up with Better Business Ideas appeared first on SUCCESS.

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I Gave Up Drinking for Lent—and Here Are the 5 Things I Learned

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So as Lent approached, I tossed around the idea of giving up alcohol. I didn’t need to give it up, but I was curious as to what would happen if I did, just for a few weeks. What I gained by giving up alcohol for Lent These are five perks I experienced from giving up alcohol for 47 (long) days: 1. Probably for the best.

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How Deesha Philyaw Built Her Writing Career From the Ground Up—and Landed a 7-Figure Book Deal

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Then I pitched him, and then I ended up writing several pieces for his magazine and that was great until, again, the economy collapsed.” She began writing parenting articles and writing for businesses wanting to outsource work. These church ladies ended up receiving a tremendous reception. Photo by Vanessa German.

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Your Words Are Powerful: 8 Positive Speaking Habits to Build Yourself Up

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If you use positive language about yourself and your ability to meet challenges and achieve your goals , then that is what will show up for you externally. So first up, stand (or sit) tall, shoulders back, a light smile on your face and plenty of eye contact with people around you. The world mirrors yourself back to you.

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10 Powerful Ways to Stand Up for Yourself in Any Situation

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Learning to stand up for yourself will help you take charge of your life, believe in your own power and embolden you to reach for your dreams. Learn to stand up for yourself in any situation with these 10 simple yet powerful steps. If you are struggling with being assertive, start taking small steps to stand up for yourself.