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How to Break Bad Habits by Replacing Them

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Initially, I tried to cut back my phone usage drastically, but I found myself constantly reaching out for it as a habit. While Jain found it didn’t completely eliminate his phone use, it significantly reduced it and provided a much-needed mental break. I struggled with excessive screen time. becomes: I want to work more consistently.”

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Setting Boundaries At Work: Empowering Your Professional Journey

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It can decrease the risk of burnout, reduce stress, boost creativity and contribute to a healthy workplace culture. Or, another example may be prioritizing self-care to decrease work-related stress. It creates space for assertive and respectful exchanges while reducing misunderstandings. Making them specific can help.

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Creating Boundaries to Improve Your Workflow

Jen Lawrence

We don’t believe we can assert our boundaries, especially the ones that mean the most to us, due to higher authorities in our life or perceived expectations that have been taught to us. Hello, Conflict, my old friend… So let’s try factoring in boundaries to your initial game plan and asserting them from the beginning.

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Call the front desk from your hotel room phone and state your issue. Be assertive in a professional fashion. First and foremost: No trip is perfect! You must expect the unexpected and go with the flow. Remain calm. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”.

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

Office Dynamics

You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Think about your goal in communicating and pick up the phone or walk over and talk to the person when appropriate. How can you put the power of a winning attitude to work? Maybe you have to present your information in a different way or format.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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