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The Best Oldies But Goodies
As 2016 draws to a close, you’ve probably been reading lists and lists of ‘the best.’ Sometimes it’s the best movies of the year, others the best TV bloopers, or the best male and female athletes. If you’re like most of us, you probably like to begin each New Year with hope and optimism. So, in the spirit of ‘bests,’ here are some of my posts from the past on HerMentorCenter.com that can help you make a successful personal transition from 2016 to 2017. Once you decide that you are … Continue reading
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Tagged achieving your goals, challenge, change in 2017, drawing on your strengths, expressing gratitude, growth, January blues, New Year's resolutions, recovery, SAD, strategies, your personal assets
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The Gift of Forgiveness
Who hasn’t suffered pain in a relationship or been angered by the toxic remarks of a colleague? And what about the mistakes you’ve made, whether by poor choices or in hurting others? Negative feelings like these can fester if left unexpressed. Holding on to resentments is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die. Studies show that forgiving can be as beneficial to you as to those who have wronged you. Give it a try. When you access genuine compassion, you’ll experience an increased sense of wellbeing. … Continue reading
Can Workplace Stress Ever Be Good?
Just as you were getting comfortable with your lunchtime “ohms” to reduce daily job stress comes word from business school researchers that stress can actually be good for you. Not the kind that raises blood pressure, attacks the immune system, and causes you to lose sleep, but the kind that motivates you to achieve goals, especially those at work. Changing your attitudes and expectations about stress can modify your responses to new stressful events. Learning how to redefine stress as a challenge ahead of time can limit the increases in … Continue reading
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Tagged adrenaline, attitude, career, challenge, control, crisis, expectations, fear, goals, growth, immune system, objectives, self confidence, stress, support, work
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