Everyone knows the Golden Rule. In fact, numerous religions espouse it, the most familiar version being, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The question is, if most people know, and agree, with the principle, why don’t more folks live by that standard? Do you abide by the Golden Rule? When… [Read More]
How Do You React to Negative Feedback?
How do you react to being told that you did a poor job? The first option is to defend yourself and try to prove the messenger wrong. The alternative is to ask why? While the first way may protect your ego, the second approach demonstrates your desire to learn — and to do things better… [Read More]
20 Ingredients of a Marriage Made in Heaven
It’s Vital to Say Please and Thank You. Here’s why…
It’s so easy to say please and thank you — yet some folks don’t seem to bother. The fact is, some folks are rude and ungrateful; all they think about is themselves. Others never learned basic etiquette and are oblivious to the way people should behave. Still others have adopted bad habits and don’t even… [Read More]
35 Questions to Inspire Self-Reflection
When was the last time you paused to reflect on your life? You’re too busy for that, right? Wouldn’t you like to know if you should continue full speed ahead or if you’re veering off course? Here are 35 questions to inspire self-reflection. They will help you identify your values, discover your driving forces, challenge… [Read More]
Protect Yourself from Bad Information
There was a time when people believed the Earth was flat. They had good reason to feel that way, given that scholars and the masses were in complete agreement. While that may seem foolish now, some things you believe today may prove to be equally false tomorrow. The cause is bad information. While you may… [Read More]
Are You Grateful?
Some people are grateful for their possessions, such as a car, a fine wardrobe, or the phone that seems like it’s another appendage of their body. Others are thankful for being able to live in a nice neighborhood, take lovely vacations, or enjoy the many rewards of their new promotion. But the truth is, too… [Read More]
How to Make Your Words Meaningful
Your words express your thoughts, your feelings, and your dreams. Those words come in many forms — long or short, plentiful or few — and they can be heartfelt or phony. Once in a while, a simple look, a glancing nod, or even a hug says more than your words can express. What’s more, there… [Read More]
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