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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

Success

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

Success

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. Instead] it’s because they’re high performing skilled employees, committed to the organization.” 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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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Managing expectations takes skill and practise. But acquiring this insight takes another of my favourite Power Skills: effective communication. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. Thank me later!

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Managing expectations takes skill and practise Reflecting on this failed trick did give me an insight into how Executive Assistants share something else with the Slinky. But acquiring this insight takes another of my favourite Power Skills: effective communication.

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

Office Dynamics

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. Be patient and again, assess your communication skills and develop persuasion skills.

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Does your boss make decisions?

Practically Perfect PA

Often colleagues will ask you to make decisions on behalf of the boss, which is incredibly stressful. This can be used to prove you are ready for a promotion or a pay rise. Think about the positives – when you have eventually had enough and you leave this role you will have a ton of additional expertise and skills.