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Improve yourself today to become successful tomorrow: tips for development of skills and qualities you need to reach success

14 Examples of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation and How to Use Both
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14 Examples of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation and How to Use Both

By Michelle L.|2019-08-20T15:29:29+03:00August 20th, 2019|Categories: Brain Power, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: behavior, goals, motivation, work|

We all need that push to complete mundane or overwhelming tasks. That's what motivation provides. These are big words, but we'll make them more digestible. We'll also show you examples of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explain how to use both types. What is extrinsic and intrinsic motivation People may have asked you, "Why do [...]

Where the Fear of Public Speaking Comes from and 6 Techniques to Beat It
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Where the Fear of Public Speaking Comes from and 6 Techniques to Beat It

By Sherrie Hurd|2019-08-18T12:10:13+03:00August 17th, 2019|Categories: Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: anxiety, behavior, communication, fear, social anxiety|

One of the worst anxieties to control is the fear of public speaking. There are ways to beat this fear, however, and be successful. I remember about a decade ago in college when I had to complete speech class. It was part of my prerequisites for my degree. Oh, I was terrified, and to make [...]

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: How to Boost This Powerful Connection
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Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: How to Boost This Powerful Connection

By Jamie Logie|2019-08-12T12:47:26+03:00August 11th, 2019|Categories: Personal Development, Personality, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: behavior, communication, emotions, empathy, intelligence, motivation, perception, personality, relationships, self-analysis, work|

Does your ability to lead others all come down to your EQ? Cognitive intelligence is, of course, important - especially for leadership. But if you're looking to really improve how you lead others, emotional intelligence and leadership go hand-in-hand. More information and research are revealing how this emotional intelligence, or EQ, is much more critical than [...]

5 Signs You Have a Fixed Mindset and How You Can Challenge It
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5 Signs You Have a Fixed Mindset and How You Can Challenge It

By Jamie Logie|2019-08-04T15:20:06+03:00August 4th, 2019|Categories: Personal Development, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: avoidance, criticism, happiness, intelligence, learning, perception|

Is a success in life determined by your mindset? Some people can succeed despite having very difficult circumstances in their lives. Others seem to have trouble finding success even though they seem to have everything going for them. This comes down to a growth vs fixed mindset. Why do people have one or the other? [...]

What Is Planning Fallacy and 4 Ways You Can Avoid It
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What Is Planning Fallacy and 4 Ways You Can Avoid It

By Francesca Forsythe|2019-07-31T19:32:57+03:00July 31st, 2019|Categories: Personal Development, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: concentration, perception, procrastination, time management, work|

If you feel your organization skills are somewhat lacking, you may be falling victim to the planning fallacy. We are all guilty of mistaken planning, leaving us rushing to meet deadlines and finish tasks we thought we had plenty of time to finish. However, it happens to some of us more than others. If you [...]

How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes with These 13 Mind Hacks
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How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes with These 13 Mind Hacks

By Francesca Forsythe|2019-07-15T19:15:01+03:00July 15th, 2019|Categories: Brain Power, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: behavior, consciousness, intelligence, intuition, logic, non-verbal communication, perception, subconscious|

Everyone wants to think like Sherlock Holmes, the most famed and impressive detective of all time. Although he is a fictional character, Sherlock Holmes is famous for his intelligent detective skills and sharp perception. To many, it may seem as though real people could never reach this level of awareness. This, however, is not true. [...]

The Art of Divided Attention and How to Master It to Boost Your Productivity
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The Art of Divided Attention and How to Master It to Boost Your Productivity

By Francesca Forsythe|2019-07-09T19:51:53+03:00July 9th, 2019|Categories: Brain Power, Human Brain, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: concentration, focus, memory, productivity, time management, work|

We view divided attention or multitasking negatively, but it can be greatly beneficial to boost productivity. Divided attention has a negative connotation of not giving tasks your full focus. Although this can be true, there are ways to hone your multitasking skills to increase your productivity. All it takes is a little bit of practice [...]

What Is Pygmalion Effect and How It Can Bring Positive Results
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What Is Pygmalion Effect and How It Can Bring Positive Results

By Francesca Forsythe|2019-07-02T20:02:42+03:00July 2nd, 2019|Categories: Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Success Skills|Tags: communication, criticism, goals, motivation, positive thinking, work|

In a position of power, how you treat those below you makes a huge difference, as proved by the Pygmalion Effect. Whether we are looking after children, managing staff, or coaching a team, our behavior has a direct influence. It is all too easy to see some as more capable than others, and some as [...]