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Reframe Your Thoughts to Boost Confidence and Avoid Negativity from Others confidence mindset Apr 20, 2023

Pro tip: Stop interfering and messing with other people’s confidence unless you want yours to be messed with. Whenever you shake your head about another person and say to yourself sarcastically, “Yeah right, good luck with that,” you are being a downer. Whether or not it is...

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Believe In a God? Use It To Increase Confidence & Self-Esteem confidence faith god mindset religion Apr 20, 2023

I am not religious but I have some great news for you if you believe in the traditional understanding of a God. Let me show you how your religious beliefs can actually help you increase confidence and self-esteem.

“If you want confidence, then understand how much you matter to...

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Are You Being a Downer? Overcome Self-Defeating Thoughts about Others confidence mindset Apr 17, 2023

Aside from the thoughts you think about yourself, you have self-defeating thoughts about others sometimes too. Those internal thoughts go something like, "Yeah good luck with that" when a friend tells you about a new business plan or a new relationship, etc.

WE HAVE ALL THOUGHT "DOWNER...

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Assertiveness vs. Aggression: Understanding the Differences and Impact on Communication confidence mindset Mar 24, 2023

Being assertive means standing up for yourself or an idea that you believe in. Aggression is an entirely different ball game. Aggressive people are not standing up for their own principles - they are going into battle against someone else's.

Assertiveness comes from a place of confidence.

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Say No to Sneaky Questions: Protect Your Time and Boundaries with Assertive Responses boundaries confidence mindset Mar 09, 2023

Have you ever been asked a question like, "Hey, what are you doing next Thursday?" and felt like you were being cornered into a situation you didn't want to be in? Sneaky, leading questions like these can put pressure on you to say yes to plans you're not comfortable with. There is a...

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5 Benefits of Critical Thinking: Why You Need to Develop This Essential Skill confidence critical thinking mindset self esteem Mar 02, 2023

The world is lacking in it and we all need more of it...critical thinking. It is an essential skill that everyone should develop to become more successful and help navigate today's world of pervasive misinformation. Incorporating critical thinking into your life can reap numerous...

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Utilizing Your Inner Power for Success: The Evolutionary Edge of Confidence confidence mindset Feb 23, 2023

Confidence provides an evolutionary edge. It is a vital ingredient for success in life. It gives us the courage and determination to tackle new challenges, social situations, and tasks without fear in several ways:

  • Belief In Oneself: When we have confidence, we believe in our abilities and...
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The Importance of Enjoying Your Own Company confidence self improvement Feb 20, 2023

Spending time alone can be a daunting thought for many people, but it's a crucial aspect of self-care and personal growth. If you do not spend enough time alone - perhaps you need to devise a plan for it. In today’s fast-paced world, we are surrounded by people, activities, and distractions...

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The Dangers of People Pleasing: How To Stop Doing It confidence mindset people-pleaser Feb 06, 2023

People-pleasing can be a recipe for disaster. People-pleasing is when people try to win the approval and affection of others by altering their behavior, opinions, or emotions to fit into what the people-pleaser thinks other people want and expect from them to be liked, etc.

It could be...

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Mastering the Art of Leadership: Proven Strategies for Success confidence leadership mindset self improvement Jan 30, 2023

Studies have shown that certain leadership qualities and traits can be associated with success and wealth:

  • Vision: the ability to see the big picture and set a clear direction for their organization.
  • Decision-making skills: the ability to make tough decisions quickly and effectively.
  • Emotional...
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When You Compete, You Lose: The Pitfalls of Pitting Yourself Against Others confidence intention mindset Jan 30, 2023

How can you win anything if you don’t compete? There is a critical nuance worth exploring here. I always compete to win and be the best, but I never compete against anyone else. I don’t have the mindset of beating others, I solely have the mindset of being the best and...

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No One Ever Built A Statue Of A Skeptic confidence mindset Jan 30, 2023

I have an alternative spin on a quote originally attributed to a Finnish composer named Jean Sibelius who said, “No one ever built a statue to a critic.” My personal spin on it is "No one ever built a statue of a skeptic.”

Have you ever seen a statute of a person where the...

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