The failure to arrive at a decision causes a person to go round and round and round in maddening circles. The person ponders over the same information over and over. It is this failure to grasp a problem that creates nervous breakdowns. Once a decision is made, a clear, definite course of action opens up. [...]
For once, I am going to endorse procrastination. When it comes to worrying, you should put it off. Do everything you like to avoid worrying. Worries don’t help us; and in fact, they make many bad situations worse. On top of that, most of what we worry about never comes to pass. On the other [...]
Economists refer to money as anything which has an agreed upon value that can be exchanged for goods and services. The value of money is not constant, however. The buyer and seller have to agree on it’s worth, usually based on supply and demand. For example, at one time you could buy a gallon of [...]
Leadership is such a common word, especially among organizations and companies, that its true meaning is sometimes lost. Few individuals can really define what a leader is. Most would probably equate a leader with a manager. But management is just one of the aspects of leadership. But more than knowing what a leader is the [...]
“Problems are opportunities in work clothes”. Henry J Kaiser, American industrialist “I proceed with a courageous and honest analysis of the situation. Then I determine what the worst consequences of my failure could be. After imagining the most disastrous consequences that could result, I resign myself to accept them in case it becomes necessary. From [...]
When was the last time you worried about something? Aren’t you sick and tired of it? Here’s a few real simple ways to have no fear and achieve peace of mind. No Fear Tip #1: Some people think fear is not normal. All people have fears. It is one of the emotions programmed into your [...]
These roles or personas, which develop subconsciously, create a variety of beliefs and subsequent needs and emotions. Most of our personas manage to cooperate enough so that we can function without serious inner turmoil, but there are times in our lives when we experience inner conflicts in which two or more parts of our being [...]
Everyone has the ability to master understanding and to gain insight and wisdom. You are no different. Accessing wisdom comes from trusting yourself. There is wisdom deep within all of us, and it is available to everyone no matter what your age. You are a conduit for many sources of wisdom. There is the earth [...]
How can you use effective communication skills to create a conversation that leads to more than small talk? Everybody has had a conversation that seems more like an interrogation then a friendly exchange. Drilling questions at each other is not a good way to talk. You really are not learning anything, but rather just saying [...]
Starting a conversation can sometimes seem difficult. Certain circumstances can make this process even more difficult. Knowing how to start a conversation in a variety of tricky circumstances will help you become more confident in your abilities to communicate effectively. Circumstances can range from co-workers to complete strangers. Learning the best ways to start a [...]