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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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You won’t be surprised to learn that this particular love boat was rebooked for 2021. According to a 2021 study by the American Psychological Association, nearly one-third of adults (32%) are so stressed about the coronavirus pandemic that they struggle to make basic decisions, such as what to wear or eat. Feel Jealous to Find Genius.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Through the journaling process, I learned to trust myself. I gained a deeper understanding of myself, which led to a greater level of confidence in who I am,” Leid says.

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

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Practicing and role-playing can help you feel more confident. If you are approaching an already stressed boss with a problem at work, you are unlikely to get the reception and validation you want and deserve. You will learn about your boss by how they respond. Timing and context are important in all communication.

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Take lessons from the leaders in customer service

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And it’s not a comparison between a service as in Comcast and a retail experience as in Zappos.com; it’s a response to understanding and perpetuating the best “foot” forward of service. Representatives are able to respond to a high volume of business without stressing out. photo by: Paul Stevenson.

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Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You

Stephanie LH Calahan

Thanks to: Willie Horton from French Alps of [link] or on Twitter: @gurdy_net 7 - Paired Comparison When you have a long list of items to prioritize, try a paired comparison.  I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything. .  Your success depends on your ability to pay attention.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.” Your confidence takes a tumble, or you feel shame when faced with a setback because you are not performing the way you would like. You believe you should be able to learn something on the first try.

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An iPhone App In 30 Days – The Challenge

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Not only because I coded every single line of it, but because this app is the tangible result of more than 3 years of testing, learning and writing about personal productivity. Third: I am obsessed with learning new things. Learned how to create a project and what the folder structure means. Program received “BAD_EXC” message.

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