Success is often attributed to talent, hard work, and opportunity. However, an often-overlooked aspect of success lies in interpersonal habits. How we interact with others, communicate, and build relationships can significantly impact our journey toward achieving our goals. Active Listening: One of the most crucial habits that successful individuals possess is the ability to listen actively. Recent studies have shown active listening improves understanding, builds trust, and fosters effective collaboration. Successful people take the time to genuinely listen to others, ask clarifying questions, and demonstrate empathy. They understand that proper communication is a two-way street and valuable insights can...
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The holidays are upon us and the stress level is going up, up, and up! If you aren’t careful, “the happiest season of all” can become the unhappiest season of all. The key is to not let the negative aspects of the season dominate your life. This is a good idea to focus on all year long. The trick is to develop a master plan to attain and maintain happiness. Finding the Silver Lining As humans, we are wired to dwell on the negative. As discussed in a previous blog, this is called the negativity bias. The negativity bias...
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