How to Become a More Assertive Person
December 12, 2009 by Omar
Many people confuse assertiveness with aggression. There isn’t anything wrong or aggressive about open and honest communication when done appropriately. You’re merely clarifying your needs to another person.
· Assertiveness is being able to express your feelings while still respecting the feelings of others.
Benefits of Assertiveness
Assertiveness is an important skill that can greatly reduce the amount of conflict in your life if used appropriately. Assertive people tend to see that their own needs are met in a timely fashion and therefore are healthier individuals with much less stress in their lives.
How To Overcome Holiday Stress
December 11, 2009 by Omar
Battling and overcoming stress during the holidays can be a challenge to anyone. There are a number of things that can lead to this type of stress:
- Family gatherings
- Coping with loss
- Busy stores
- Long lines
- Projects
- Gift buying
- Conflicts
- And more…
You may also have high expectations that add to the stress of your holiday season. Long gone are the days in which the season was highly anticipated and there was a sense of magic in the air. As an adult, you may find the season to be more stressful than joyous.
How To Become a Visionary
December 10, 2009 by Omar
Have you always wondered how to become a visionary person? It’s important to understand that having a vision is different than actually being a visionary.
The person who possesses vision is one who sees potential developments and events that may occur in the future. The visionary, on the other hand, is a person who produces a particular outcome based on thoughts and goals that once only resided in their minds. The visionary is the one who takes action to make the vision become a reality. Here you will learn some helpful tips on how to become a visionary person.
The Mindset of a Visionary Person
It’s important to understand that the visionary does, in fact, have vision upon which their actions are based. A visionary doesn’t do things for the sake of doing them; rather, the visionary makes very calculated decisions which will succeed in fulfilling their vision.
How To Deal With Negative People
December 9, 2009 by Omar
No matter what our occupation, we all come in contact with negative, difficult people from time to time. Our primal instinct is to fight back, defend ourselves, and react to their negativity with some of our own. However, we are not animals who are led by instincts. We are human beings with the ability to control our responses.
· To fight anger with anger merely depletes our own energy and brings us down to the same level.
Why are people difficult?
When people act negatively, it’s a reflection of what’s going on inside them. It’s not about you; it’s about them. It may be a complicated, troubled past or something as simple as a bad day that makes a person angry.
How To Cope With Disappointment
November 22, 2009 by Omar
Everyone faces disappointments in life, both big and small. Unfortunately, many of us choose to complain and whine about our problems to the immense irritation of others.
It’s important to acknowledge our disappointments and not just ignore them, but how do we do it effectively without being a nag to others? The answer lies in learning constructive ways to acknowledge disappointments.
· Disappointment can build character and patience if you allow it to. Learning to deal with your disappointments constructively can make you a stronger person in the end.
