How do you start your day? Mayhem or calm? Sluggish or motivated? Grumpy or happy? How we start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day. So how would you like to start the day? With anticipation? With a bright mood? With...
Do you think small talk is unimportant, a waste of time? If you do, then think again. Small talk is worth your time. It’s an opportunity to show interest and find out how someone is getting on. It can be a relationship builder and may...
We all have personal agendas. They inform everything we do. But often we ourselves are not aware of what they are. So check, why you do, what you do. Be clear about your own agenda. If it's not what you want it to be, then...
Do you listen to music while you work? Does it make you more productive? Research suggests that music may help to block out distractions & help complete repetitive & boring tasks. Music can improve mood, which means if you feel better, you'll get more done....
Our reactions are often a reflection of how we feel about ourselves. When we don't feel good about ourselves, we're more likely to take things personally and react negatively. On the days you don't feel good about yourself, take a few moments to focus on...
Now there's nothing wrong with being a busy bee. But as you buzz around, what are you collecting? Things that weigh you down or make you buoyant? Now just as bees don’t waste their time and energy collecting useless things, be like a bee. Collect what’s...
Expecting the best of others is definitely a better option than the alternative. But when people don’t live up to your expectations, how do you react? Now, you can't expect people to fit into your expectations, can you? Unplug from your expectations and accept people...
Do you really need to do everything perfectly? Strive to do things well and you get to see your potential and see great results. However, if you get caught up in perfectionism, you may put unnecessary pressure on yourself and others. You may not get...
How do you know when your ego is at work? When you get upset, defensive...
