Responsibility at work
The more responsibility you have at work, the more empowered you will feel and the more valuable you will become.
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March 30, 2012
Short messages on Confidence from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Focus on your strengths
Instead of looking at your weaknesses, ask yourself what your strengths are. Celebrate them! Be proud of them. Don’t brag, but feel good about them and work on using them to your best advantage.
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March 9, 2012
What does it mean to be “independent”?
Being “independent” is usually taken to mean you can look after yourself: you can cook for yourself, know how to clean, and can manage your money and affairs successfully.
February 9, 2012
You can still accept help whilst being independent
You can still accept help whilst being independent – part of independence means knowing your limits, and not being afraid to seek help when you need it.
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February 2, 2012
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How do I find motivation to improve my work?
If you need motivation to improve your work in a job, speak to your actual customers and ask them what you have done that has really helped them or changed their life. Their gratitude and feedback will help you understand what a great effect you have.
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January 19, 2012
Put a smile on your face
If you put on a big, genuine smile when you are nervous, you seem more approachable and the experience may have a more positive outcome.
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December 5, 2011
Understanding “willpower”
Willpower comes down to just one choice: do I choose to do it, or choose not to do it? Make it a concious decision. Being truthful to yourself, which will give you the better outcome? Once you start making these decisions and seeing the results, they get easier and you understand better what “willpower” is.
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November 27, 2011
Mirror mirror by Guillermo Alonso
Mirror positive behaviour
You’ll get back the attitude you put out. Put out a positive attitude and people will tend to mirror it back to you. Your behaviour and actions influence the people around you.
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October 14, 2011
How to feel capable and strong
Knowing what makes you happy and how to meet your goals can help you feel capable, strong, and in control of your life. A positive attitude and a healthy lifestyle (such as exercising and eating right) are a great combination for building good self-confidence.
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October 5, 2011