Most people think of starting a new year as a fresh start. An opportunity to set new goals and change your behavior. Nice idea - but don't fall for it. When it comes to making a fresh start, it isn't about a date or place. It's about your changing your mindset.
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Trying to use positive communication gets really challenging when you are feeling overwhelmed and cranky. Here are some simple tips to help you cope.
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Are you your own worse enemy? Do you have a problem being nice to yourself? Here are some strategies to help you tame the negative voice inside your head.
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Our body language is the most important element of our overall communication. Here are 7 tips to make your body language work for you.
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Since gratitude isn't generally an automatic response, we need to consciously learn how to make gratitude a habit. And, if you feel like you are already generally the grateful type, you can get even better (and happier) with practice.
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There is a lot of research available on how positive communication in relationships at work can influence organizational culture. They all conclude this: when positive relationships are in place, people thrive and performance improves.
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There are certainly many ways to show appreciation. One of my favorites to use with a work group is to facilitate an appreciation circle. Here are the steps you need to know to faciliatate a successful apprecation circle.
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One of the most powerful ways to improve relationships is to simply be a more positive communicator. Positive communication is contagious and brings out the best in yourself and in those around you. Here are 10 easy ways to become a more positive communicator.
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One of the best ways to improve your communication wiht others is communication "micro-connects" These are small things that will make a huge difference in your relationships.
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On a stress level, with 10 being high, I was hovering around 12. And, just when I would start to get a case of the "poor me's", I would realize how thankful I should be.
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