35 SMART Goals Examples for All Areas of Your Life

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When you think five, ten, or fifteen years into the future, what do you hope will be significantly different than it is today? Your income? Your health? Your relationships? We all have visions for the future, and whatever yours may be, setting effective goals can help you get there by keeping you motivated, helping you … Read more

9 Proven Constructive Criticism Examples for Your Workplace

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Receiving criticism can hurt. …especially when it’s from your boss. No matter how “supportive” it is intended to be, it’s often difficult to see past the negative component to criticism: the fact that you did something…imperfect.  I know I have spent hours ruminating over constructive criticism that was given to me at work, thinking everyone … Read more

11 Ways to Be a More Patient Person

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Since you’re here, I’d be willing to guess that you’ve had it up to here a bit too frequently…and you’re looking for some relief.  I can relate. Kids. Work. Personal and familial relationships. Interruptions from co-workers. Deadlines. Traffic. Time goes by quickly and days are overwhelming. And what does this lead to? A complete loss … Read more

30-Day Journaling Challenge: How to Build the Journal Habit

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Journaling is a popular activity for people these days, and rightfully so. Having a place to dump all of your stressful thoughts and do some self-reflection can be a very cathartic practice.  However, if you’re like me, this may be one of those habits that you get really gung-ho about by going out and getting … Read more

7 Signs of Gaslighting in Your Relationship or Marriage

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“Stop being so sensitive.” “Don’t you think you’re overreacting?” From the 1944 movie, Gaslight, to being one of 2018’s most popular words of the year, this manipulative tactic has proven to be effective for anyone trying to gain control over someone else. Gaslighting gained popularity among professionals in the 1980s when gaslighting was written about … Read more

How to Expand Your Circle of Influence in Your Life

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Let’s talk about the things we all worry about. According to Psychological Health Care, the top three worries in our lives are: Money/the future Job security Relationships Elite Daily came up with a similar top three, ending up with: Money Relationships Life’s purpose Whatever your main concerns are in life, think for a second about … Read more

Lifestyle Design: A Simple Overview

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If you’re like me, you’ve designed your living and working spaces in a way that suits you best. You want them to be functional areas, but also have elements that reflect your personality and the things that are important to you–such as displayed photographs of family and friends. You create your space on your own … Read more