20 Misused Words That Make Smart People Look Dumb
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Which of these commonly confused words throw you off?
How Positivity Makes You Healthy and Successful
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Your mindset can impact more than your thoughts. Embracing and working toward the mindset of positivity can boost your health and success.
How Successful People Beat Stress
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Overwhelming anxiety and empowerment are mutually exclusive. Any time you are overcome with stress, just follow these five steps to empower yourself and regain control.
12 Simple Habits That Set Ultra-Successful People Apart
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How many of these things are you doing?
11 Things Smart People Don’t Say
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Drop these phrases from your vocabulary right now.
15 Qualities of Mentally Tough People
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(Ps. You can develop the same habits to improve your own mental toughness.)
12 Things Truly Confident People Do Differently
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‘Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.’
12 Ways Successful People Handle Toxic People
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The important thing to remember is that you are in control of far more than you realize.
11 Secrets of Irresistible People
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They are the life of every party. They radiate with energy and confidence. What do they have that you don’t?
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Important for Your Success
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Why is emotional intelligence important? The answer might surprise you. Read more to learn how this social skill can help you succeed.
Sleep Deprivation Is Killing You and Your Career
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Skipping sleep slows your ability to process information and problem solve, kills your creativity, and catapults your stress levels and emotional reactivity.
10 Ways Successful People Stay Calm
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While I’ve run across numerous effective strategies that successful people employ when faced with stress, what follows are 10 of the best.