“The man who masters himself is free.” -EpictetusWhen the going gets tough do you get going? They say, when the going gets tough the tough get going. Are you tough? Your composure is your ability to remain calm and in control when the going gets tough. Your composure in difficult situations many times is what […]
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“Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.” – Colin PowellGrowing up I was often told to keep my eye on the prize. I heard it from my parents, my scoutmaster, coaches, while in the military and in business. But, it wasn’t until much later in my life did I really understand how […]
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“Confidence is the feeling you sometimes have before you fully understand the situation.”On a scale of 1 to 10 where do you score your confidence? The hardest thing for many is understanding what confidence is and how it plays a vital role in developing mental toughness. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines confidence as: “A feeling or consciousness […]
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“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” – Carol Burnett Over the years, I have heard so many say, “Well what’s your motivation?” “What motivates you to do what you do?” “Aren’t you motivated?” “Where’s your motivation?” “You lack motivation.” We have all heard it time and again. Many of us […]
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“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” -Mark TwainRecently, I watched one of the Sunday news morning shows which reported on a story about an act of kindness which I think many of us would have never thought of doing. The story was about a Starbucks barista who […]
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“A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.” – Francis BaconIf you have been concerned about whether or not you have an issue with anger, the first step is to try to trace your triggers that are setting off such a strong emotional response. One of the most common mistakes we make when assessing […]
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“Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.” -Benjamin Franklin It is all too common to blame external things such as work, stress, having to pay the bills, and so on, as causing anger in our lives. The truth is that it is not anything external that is triggering your anger; it is caused by internal […]
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Anger is just one letter short of danger.Everyone feels anger at some point in their lives. It is the way that they express it that can cause problems. If you feel that your level of anger has increased and it is starting to affect your closest relationships negatively, it’s time to consider anger management strategies […]
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“Your job gives you authority. Your behavior earns you respect.” – Irwin Federman Ever feel like a human doormat? Here’s an even more painful question: Are you inviting people to walk all over you?Most people would say, “Of course not! Don’t be ridiculous!” In fact, it might be exactly what you are doing without even realizing […]
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“Many of us spend half our time wishing for things we could have if we didn’t spend half our time wishing.” Alexander WoolcottMost of us like to feel appreciated in our jobs and proud of our careers. But sometimes we hit a wall or a glass ceiling, and it seems as if nothing we […]
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