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Gratitude: Fostering a Daily Practice
What is Gratitude Gratitude, as defined by the American Psychological Association, is a sense of happiness and thankfulness in response to a fortunate happenstance or tangible gift. According to Dr. Robert Emmons, psychologist at the University of California Davis, gratitude involves two stages. The first stage is the acknowledgement of the goodness in one’s life.…
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11 Unsaid Rules of Workplace Etiquette
Many adults spend a significant amount of their lives in the workplace, either remotely or in person. One common reason that people leave the workplace is because of an environment that is unpleasant due to poor etiquette. Cultivating a positive workplace can increase employee loyalty and retention and overall well-being. There are certain unspoken etiquette…
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10 Ways to Cultivate a Growth Mindset
E.A.Fife
In “A Growth Mindset Can Help You Achieve Your Goals”, I introduced the concept of a growth vs. fixed mindset. A growth mindset fosters creativity, increases productivity, advances lifelong learning, and ultimately enhances resilience. Recognizing whether or not you have a fixed mindset, even if only in certain areas, is a first step in shifting…
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Asking for Help
E.A.Fife
Too often we approach life as a Lone Ranger, expecting ourselves to conquer all the challenges and problems on our own. Maybe it is pride, valuing self-reliance, or simply embarrassment, but asking for help is difficult for many. We miss out on the knowledge, wisdom, and experience of others if we only rely on ourselves.…
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Mastering Empathy
E.A.Fife
Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand their perspective. It is sharing an experience and knowing what it feels like to be in the same situation as another person. It may involve your own past experience that allows you to understand, or it may be a powerful use of…