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"You're The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With" - Jim Rohn What kind of people you are with affects your life a lot. It affects the topics you think about and even the ways you react to things.  Why this happens is because when you make a new friend, you try to find similarities. Now, sometimes there are similarities, sometimes there are not. So, you try to fit in by acting like them. And slowly you adapt to it, and you always act like that --even when you're not with them--  Now, if you are attached to the right person, then it's good. But, most of the time, you are attached to the wrong person, and that is where we need precaution. You want to keep your distance from them.  So that's why today's topic is an interesting one! What kind of people should you include in your life? 1. People who motivate you: It is always a good idea to be with someone who motivates you. Whether they are a professional or don’t know anything about that top...

You don’t always have to be right, a nd treat others the way you want to be treated! It is no secret that everyone encounters disagreements in their lives. It's not how many times you have gone through them, but the way you act to them that makes you right or wrong. But it's hard to know the correct ways to handle them without proper guidance. So, that's the reason I am very excited to write this article that is inspired by Ankur Warikoo’s video: 4 POWERFUL ways to calmly resolve Disagreements . The video basically explains that to resolve disagreements first listen, then analyse. Is the way the other person is disagreeing, constructive or destructive? For detailed answers read the whole article. What are the types of disagreements? Name-calling: The people who call you names in a disagreement, don't have any reason to disagree with you. But they do. Probably because they hate you or something. Since they don’t have any content that they can put forward, they simply c...

"Every Teenager Is Different- But The Skills Sets Is Same" That day my aunt was worried about my teenage cousin. What skills should he start learning as a 15,16 or 17 year old? So that he can craft his career based upon his skills and learning. This is a very common yet a very challenging question that most parents face at least once in their parenting life. And they are surrounded by several thoughts ranging from computer skills, art & craft, music etc. However, to find the answer is never going to be easy. More So because there is no right age to start skill development. In this article we are going to answer questions like “Which skills are the best for teenagers” and “Best age to start skill development for teenagers” and also “Why are skills important for teenagers”. So let's discuss it one by one in detail. Why are skills important for teenagers? Nowadays, seeing a teenager with skills is very hard. But here are 4 reasons why it is important: It builds confidenc...

Highly empathetic people are more likely to have more friends, more meaningful relationships, and be high-functioning generally. On the other hand, having a low ability to  empathise  is associated with different personality disorders like antisocial personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. While the task of being more empathetic might seem daunting, it is possible with practice over time.  We talk a lot about the fact that empathy is a skill that you can build and practice, but it can be hard to come up with ways to do this in your everyday life, especially when it doesn’t seem like other people are working on this skill. What Is Empathy?  Empathy is understanding someone else’s experience so much that you can imagine having their experience yourself. It is the foundation for kindness and understanding. It helps us in relationships to understand the needs, experiences, and feelings of the other person.‌ It is different from sympathy, as sympathy i...

We’ve all known that person who always seems to be getting things done . Whether a friend or a colleague , this is the person whose work is always done early. The one who somehow manages to finish hour-long tasks in 20 minutes .  The one people describe as a robot or machine, because surely no simple human could work as quickly as they do. And yet these people exist, cranking away at maximum efficiency. How do they do it?  Why is it important to stay productive?  Productivity is important because it helps you save time for yourself. Self-care is important and it can prevent burnout and depression. So, being productive can actually help you get new insights into your work and lifestyle and find creative solutions to the tasks you need to accomplish. What are the 5 ways to be more productive? Make room for increased productivity by putting these habits into play: Cut your to-do list in half:   Getting things done during your workday shouldn’t mean fitting in doing a...

Creativity is an important skill both in the workplace and outside of it. Creative thinking can help you develop innovative solutions to problems and take on new perspectives when working on tasks. You can improve this trait by learning about and applying creativity techniques and exercises. In this article, I will list 5 ways to improve your creative thinking! What are creativity techniques?  Creativity techniques represent methods that promote creative thinking and its associated skills, such as idea generation, open-mindedness and problem-solving. In the workplace, you may use these techniques for both collaborative and independent activities. For example, a team developing a new product, service or initiative may use creativity techniques to generate innovative ideas to pursue. Or an individual who encounters a workplace challenge may use these techniques to reframe the issue and devise creative solutions to resolve it. What are the 5 techniques for creative thinking? You ...

Having a positive outlook , and overcoming negative thoughts and emotions does not always come naturally . But becoming a positive , optimistic person can improve your quality of life and increase your lifespan . Today I will list 5 ways to be a more positive person. How does staying positive help you? Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Indeed, some studies show that personality traits such as optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. 5 ways to be a more positive person. If you are looking to reap the benefits of a happier, healthier lifestyle, here are five ways you can be a more positive person: Surround Yourself With Positive People: Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn says that you are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with. It's important to choose the peop...

We live in an interruption-based culture that can be damaging to productivity. Most of the time, notifications from electronic devices only add to the distraction. In fact, many people are so used to getting interrupted at work that when they don't, they actually go looking for one.  Distraction and constant multitasking can actually hurt small-business owners' performance. Why do we need to avoid distraction? Getting away from distractions can allow you to think more clearly, to quieten your inner thoughts so you can really listen to your intuition and authentic thoughts. But our modern world conspires against this quiet reflection.  Many of us are constantly switched on with phones, emails, notifications and devices, all pinging to get our attention.  And a 'fear of missing out' stops us from turning it all off and just giving our full and interrupted attention to what we are doing at that moment. How to not get distracted while working? Work alongside productive peop...

Think about it for a minute. We all want instant gratification and want things without waiting. We expect packages delivered the same day. We expect immediate results in the gym. We have food delivered to us already pre-cut so that we can get a meal cooked 10 minutes faster. We can even have a book read to us or summarized for us so that we don't have to read them. I think that has led us to a life where we have very little patience. Maybe it is time we slow down and practice a little patience. Today I will list four ways to be the patient person you never thought you could be.  Why is it important to be patient? Patience enables us to  analyze things and situations  beyond their face value. The resourcefulness, calmness, and empathetic behavior and self-control of patient people can make them very popular. It also gives them inner peace and the ability to keep smiling despite challenges. How to stay patient? Here are four ways  to be a patient person: Make Yourself ...

There are times in life when we feel hopeless, this is due to some situations that may have occurred or disappointments we may have experienced. Life is tough sometimes and all we can do is try to move forward. The point is to not lose hope in life. Why Should  You  Never Lose Hope? Life is always changing. If there is one constant in the world this is it.  While we may experience times where we feel hopeless tough times come and go. Hope is the one thing that guides us through the process. Accept that tough times will happen to everyone and that you are not alone. Keep in mind that nothing in our life will remain permanent, we are always growing and changing and you can rely on hope as your support throughout your lifetime.  What Are The 5 Ways to Not Lose Hope? Here is a list of 5 ways to not lose hope: Find support:  Nothing in life can be achieved without support from a loved one, a friend, or a mentor. When, one thing that truly helps to...

Communication is the solution to so many problems. So it makes sense to have good communication skills and realise how confidence affects communication. Have you ever experienced doubt or hesitation when communicating? I know I have experienced this in my life. At times I did not want to speak up because of the fear that what I have to say wasn't important. Or I thought maybe people wouldn’t be interested.  Other doubts and fears people can have are believing they will sound stupid. This could be subject related or even concerns about their tone of voice.  Having the self-confidence to speak out, understand others’ and have  effective communication  skills enable you to excel in your work and social interactions. Not to mention the benefit of good communication within the family, serving as a good example for children. Today I will list some tips  to stay confident while communicating. How does being confident help you? When you’re self-confident around others,...