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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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Research conducted at the University of California in San Francisco shows that the more difficulty you have saying no and setting boundaries , the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout and even depression. Do: Manage your stress. Saying no is indeed a major challenge for most people. “No” Cody McKibben, Thrilling Heroics 3.

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10 Powerful Ways to Stand Up for Yourself in Any Situation

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Every day we make dozens of little choices that either benefit us by asserting our ideas or diminish us because we hesitate in making our views or desires known. If you are struggling with being assertive, start taking small steps to stand up for yourself. It takes time to grow comfortable with being assertive. Be deliberate.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

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Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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Quiet Quitting = Suffering in Silence. Silence isn’t good. Period. By Bonnie Low-Kramen

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Whether you leave a job by choice or by being forced out, it causes stress-filled feelings. Doing the bare minimum of work involves passive aggressive behaviors which are a form of retaliation and a cry for help. Lots of uncomfortable feelings. Back in 2004, quiet quitting was called “ presenteeism.” There is too much fear to do so.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

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I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore. What are your weaknesses?

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

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An Intent to Apply form will be sent to the student prior to attending their class. Participants will learn to: Identify and evaluate elements that may be creating stress at work. Apply self-management techniques vs. stress-management tips. Equally important is the ability to communicate your needs assertively.