10,129 articles on "improvement"

The Happiness of Others

Happiness of Others by: Sam Vaknin, Ph.D. Is there any necessary connection between our actions and the happiness of others? Disregarding for a moment the murkiness of the definitions of "actions" in philosophical literature - two types of answe...

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How to overcome fear

Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting y...

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You Want Me To Do What - Risking to Win

In Brief • Although settling into your comfort zone may be tempting, it will not put you on the track to success. Growing personally and professionally requires you to bolster your risk-taking skills. • Because the world is changing at a rapid an...

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In Sickness And In Health Until Death Do Us Part

A simple love storyHe was young and arrogant and intent on marrying an heiress. Long black hair flying behind her, she walked into his life. He thought he was superior to her. She didn’t notice, as she wasn’t the least bit interested in him. Two ...

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Pecked to Death By Ducks

Ever been in a situation where it seems like minor criticisms are all you hear? Sure, there are things you could improve, you know that... but a constant peck, peck, peck of negative feedback sure doesn't motivate you to change! One of my mentor...

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Three Tips to Forgiveness A Key Factor in Anger Management

Three Tips to Forgiveness: A Key Factor in Anger ManagermentElizabeth, 32, cried during anger management class as she told how one year ago - her 19-month-old girl was permanently brain-damaged as the result of a medical error at the hospital in whic...

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Adjust Your Internal Thermostat

First impressions really do make an impression.They impress the mind with thoughts and feelings that last evenif they were formed in error.Fortunately, if first impressions weren’t good ones, we canmodify them with new information.For good or ill, ...

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Unemployment Blues Why Me

Perhaps you saw it coming. The fall in company stock prices. The news articles about company troubles. Maybe it was just rumors on the production floor, or a creeping suspicion that orders had slowed down and there was no longer the backlog of work ...

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Top Ten Ways to Inspire People to be Their best

We all know people who are inspiring. But just how does one inspire others? Here are ten simple ways you can inspire people to be their best:1. Be a good example. People watch what you do more than they listen to what you say. Be someone worth emulat...

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How to Get Some Peace & Quiet

In this hectic, modern world of ours there is often a great need for us to slow down, calm ourselves, and find some peace and quiet. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 1. Plan daily "quiet time" The best way to quiet down is to plan 30-minutes ...

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