7 Tips for Building Strong Relationships

Have you mastered the art of building strong relationships? I think I can safely say that most of us can use some help in this area. Why? Because good relationships take both skill and hard work. In this post, I’ll be offering advice on the skill part. The hard work part will then be up to you. I’ve gathered up seven practical strategies for improving your relationships at work and at home. See how many of these strategies you are currently using and which ones you may need to start applying now. 1. Create a Safe Environment Create a safe

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Negative Self-Talk? Take a Bath!

Negative self-talk can increase our stress and limit our potential. This article discusses how you can decrease negative self-talk.

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Beyond Good Manners: The Power of Thank You

For many of us, expressing our thanks is an everyday occurrence, and we tend to think nothing of it. Psychologically it has a very important role to play for both the person giving and the person receiving.

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Gratitude Through Your Storm: 5 Ways to Cope

Gratitude in our daily lives is a powerful communication skill. But, how about showing gratitude when things aren't going so well?

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Yes, I Still Do: 10 Communication Tips to Improve Your Relationship

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Being married to a complete opposite isn't easy, but it is worth the hard work. At the heart of it is learning how to communicate.

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Appreciation and Gratitude: My Top 5 Tips

Purposeful appreciation and gratitude towards others are some of the most powerful communication tools you can have.

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5 Gifts That Don’t Cost a Penny but are Worth a Million

Do you want to give someone something that may be more valued than anything you can buy? I've compiled my top 5 gifts that cost you practically nothing and expresses your heartfelt appreciation for someone you love.

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Thankful at Work: 16 Ways to Show your Team you are Thankful for Them

If you are business owner or manager, you know that your team and clients are your most valuable asset. They have helped you reach new goals and helped make your business a success. Without them you wouldn’t be where you are today.

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10 Ways to Live a Life of Gratitude

I learned a bit about gratitude this summer. Kenny and I went to Glacier National Park for a 10-day hiking trip. Unfortunately, weather prevented us from hiking all but 3 of the days we were there. This led to quite a bit of unexpected down time in White Fish, Montana. On our many walks around the town, I browsed in bookstores to find a new gratitude journal. My vision was a journal with prompts for different ways to explore gratitude with lots of room for doodling. I couldn’t find what I was looking for. In the week we had in

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The Power of Appreciation: Building Your Appreciation Muscle

Everyone has a real need to feel appreciated and valued. Showing genuine appreciation is one of the most powerful communication tools you can develop. It will open doors to better conversations, more positive exchanges, and ultimately better relationships at both work and at home.

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Appreciation

7 Tips for Building Strong Relationships

Negative Self-Talk? Take a Bath!

Beyond Good Manners: The Power of Thank You

Gratitude Through Your Storm: 5 Ways to Cope

Yes, I Still Do: 10 Communication Tips to Improve Your Relationship

Appreciation and Gratitude: My Top 5 Tips

5 Gifts That Don’t Cost a Penny but are Worth a Million

Thankful at Work: 16 Ways to Show your Team you are Thankful for Them

10 Ways to Live a Life of Gratitude

The Power of Appreciation: Building Your Appreciation Muscle

Free Guide: 6 Essential Steps to Handling Conflict Well

Would you like to add the habit of daily intentional gratitude to your life?

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