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.
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.
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.
Trying to use positive communication gets really challenging when you are feeling overwhelmed and cranky. Here are some simple tips to help you cope.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When a conversation turns into an argument, it can escalate quickly. Here are 7 quick and easy ways to move from arguing to resolving the issue.
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