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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” 5 gratitude affirmations to boost your self-worth It’s hard not to compare ourselves to others, so avoid negative comparisons by affirming your own personal value. “My Focus on the present. to put yourself in the moment.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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Making a list of facts vs. feelings is more effective than pros and cons to empower your assertiveness and avoid your next sticky scenario. And yes, unhealthy comparison will zap you of joy. But healthy competition isn’t the same as unhealthy comparison. Are these objective facts or subjective feelings ?

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How To Catch A Bee

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I couldn’t find any comparison for that. I know it sounds dumb, but in our little grey universe, that dumb activity was the only way to prove our assertiveness. I still remember the thrill of it. That small insect was caught only by our actions. We did this. And, as incredible as it may sound, our capacity of enjoying life.

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Commercial real estate lending hits ten year low

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Some lenders are more assertively protecting their positions on defaulted loans. Values in most sectors fell and the availability of stock to the market became restricted which resulted in a decline in new loan origination in comparison with 12 months previously. While enforcement rates are increasing, they remain very low overall.

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The Death Of The Deadline As We Know It

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I deliberately pushed the comparison a little bit. Do You Want To Improve Your People Skills Practice Assertive Communication Reply 13 dragos September 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm I’m afraid we’re not talking about roses here. Inject Some Life Into That Deadline And make it a liveline. Not even about flowers as a genre.

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Beat the Clock: How to Be a Time-Management Pro

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Comparison also comes into play, and it can alter how we view our own time. By comparison, it can seem like none [no leisure time], because somebody else has significantly more,” she adds. She asserts that weekends should hold just as much weight as weekdays.

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Forget AI — This Is The Real Skills Gap Threatening The Future Of Work

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Theyre intangible by comparison, leading many to underestimate their importance in organizational strategy. For example, were frequently told that assertiveness is the key to leadership. Soft skills are strategic and cant be easily copied. With sufficient funds every company can acquire technical skills and level the playing field.

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