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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other.

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Discover the Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

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But the benefits of personal development, professional development and learning soft skills are amplified due to their age. Volunteering gives teens the opportunity to better understand their worth by learning new skills, expanding their network in a positive environment and gaining confidence through positive engagement.

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What’s Next to Be Your Best? 3 Personal and Professional Development Trends in 2024

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Not only do personal and professional development opportunities provide key benefits to employees—like learning new skills, boosting confidence and credibility, developing leadership skills and increasing earning potential—but employers greatly benefit too.

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Building Authentic Self-Confidence

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As a professional speaker and corporate trainer , I’m often mistaken for one of those rare “naturally confident” people. Contrary to what you might believe, confidence and self-esteem are rarely natural traits. Instead, they are skills that can be learned through practice. So, how do we balance all of this?

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Overcome Procrastination With the Life-Changing Power of Optimism

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It turns out that viewing a future event through a rosy lens helps predict how people will approach an activity and feel about it afterward. Wondering how to develop a positive mindset without faking it? According to research from the National Library of Medicine, repeating positive statements can stimulate the brain’s reward system.

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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Strengthen those left-brained skills As a writer, I’m all about storytelling, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. So, instead of improving my skills in these areas, I’d avoid them whenever I could. But some foundational skills never change, and some common struggles remain. Engaging in these activities makes my heart sing.

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How to Find Your Voice at Work (Free Webinar)

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Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Find Your Voice at Work.”. While writing my new book (The Invisibility Cure: How to Stand Out, Get Noticed and Get What You Want at Work), I experienced quite a few personal revelations. But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. That’s just my nature.