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Uncertain? Overwhelmed? Snag These 5 Books to Build Confidence and Face Your Fears

Success

To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of five, recently published books to build your confidence. 5 books to build confidence this fall 1. If left unchecked, this beast can quickly lead to stress buildup, alienation from friends and family and even avoidance of what we know we truly deserve: love and success.

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

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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. And yes, unhealthy comparison will zap you of joy. But healthy competition isn’t the same as unhealthy comparison.

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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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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. I gained a deeper understanding of myself, which led to a greater level of confidence in who I am,” Leid says. Leid used journaling as a way to process her own experience and sustain confidence in the future.

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Our Updated Small Business Closure Forecast is More Optimistic, But Still Grim

Small Business Labs

  As a point of comparison, in an average year about 8% of employer small businesses close.      The pessimistic case remains high - both in closures and probability of happening - because COVID-19 cases are rising in many parts of the country, leading to new business restrictions and reduced consumer confidence

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

Success

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. Recording yourself and listening to the recording as well as asking trusted others for feedback can be very helpful,” he says.

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Commercial real estate lending hits ten year low

Workplace Insight

Dr Lux expects that will cause ongoing stress in the market. Despite continuing stress in the UK CRE market, a range of diversely funded lending has generally remained open. At the same time confidence is returning to the market from investors as pricing expectations have settled following a period of readjustment over the last year.”

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