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Overcome Procrastination With the Life-Changing Power of Optimism

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Over time, “every one of your small risks will accumulate to create a sense of agency and empowerment that will feed your self-esteem.” In time, as you become more aware, confident and hopeful, the impulse to put things off won’t seem necessary. Then ask yourself, “What am I avoiding, and why?”

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Ten years ago, Ford founded and operationalized a boutique integrated marketing agency, BRND Marketing Group LLC, the lead agency of record for Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD), a nonprofit that is building a comprehensive cultural and arts district in historic Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey. With the U.S.

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Books, smiles and house plants make the best impression on Zoom calls. But maybe not that particular book

Workplace Insight

In terms of facial expressions, the findings bolster previous research that suggests smiling is a sign of “self-confidence, high-self-esteem, and success… which typically result from high agency and competence.”

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Knowledge workers have a particularly unhealthy relationship with work

Workplace Insight

Other findings: Mental: More than half (57 percent) of these employees struggle with their self-worth and mental health, reporting low self-esteem and feeling like they are a failure. To adapt to evolving workforce expectations, businesses must prioritise employee fulfilment through increased voice and agency.

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What Your Coping Mechanism Says About You

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This includes long-term self-esteem, relationships and physical and psycho-emotional well-being. They can help us decrease negative thoughts (such as fear, self-doubt, and anxiety). At the same time, positive affirmations can also increase self-confidence, improve mood and change our outlook on life.