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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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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. The negative emotions that come with holding a grudge are actually a stress response.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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Using the Enneagram, we can set goals and craft New Year’s resolutions with an understanding of why we act the way we do and what it will take for us to transform our habits. He describes how using Enneagram knowledge can help people set goals and make resolutions that stick. “We How the Enneagram Impacts Your Goals.

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

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“Of all leadership positions in an organization, middle managers feel the most pressure and stress from upper management and team members during periods of disruption and change, like the pandemic and the post-pandemic work environment,” says Paul Glover, an Illinois-based business and leadership speaker, coach and author.

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The Enneagram Gift Guide: Personalized Christmas Gifts for Every Enneagram Type

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Their primary motivation centers on achieving goals, gaining recognition and avoiding failure. Threes are characterized by their ambition, goal-oriented nature and attention to their public image. This sleek accessory bolsters their commitment to achievement and staying at the forefront of their goals with both style and functionality.

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Creating Boundaries to Improve Your Workflow

Jen Lawrence

We don’t believe we can assert our boundaries, especially the ones that mean the most to us, due to higher authorities in our life or perceived expectations that have been taught to us. And the greater challenge, if I were to ask you about your current project or goal, would you be able to tell me what your boundaries are?

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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. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity.

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