Icebergs are not what you think they are. When I saw this iceberg illustration by Sylvia Duckworth, I was struck by the lessons it shows. Let’s begin with a simple science lesson. Scientific research has taught us that almost 90% of an iceberg is under water. So, what we see on top of the water ...
Category Personal Development
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3 Keys to Personal Development and Personal Success
Personal development is vital to our professional success and is also something that many of us do not do enough of. To reach our maximum potential as human beings, we must strive for mental greatness -- a feat that takes preparation, discipline and a constant willingness to learn and grow. Finding out more about the ...
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11 Smart New Year’s Resolutions to Start Your New Year Off Right
New Year’s resolutions are a usual way to start a new year. Many folks make New Year’s resolutions thinking they will start a new habit or get rid of an old habit. We make resolutions because we want to produce a better us. Jesse Carey at RelevantMagazine.com in “11 Resolutions Everyone Should Consider Making Next Year” ...
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How Complaining Can Change Your Brain
Complaining is normal, but it's hardly ever helpful. Unhappily, some individuals complain without realizing it. How Complaining Can Change the Brain Travis Bradberry at Weforum.org in “Why Complaining Rewires Your Brain to be Negative” reveals how grumbling can alter the brain's anatomy. In fact, Dr. Bradberry explains that complaining can reduce the part of the brain necessary for critical thinking ...
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Can Writing Your To Do List Help Your Brain?
How’s your to do list doing? Do you even write one? Or do you use an app? I have returned to writing out my items. Last month two things fell through the cracks because they weren’t in the front line of my memory. When I create a game plan, I do more—maybe not all chores, ...
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Are you making a good impression on others?
What impression are you making on your teammates and associates? Do they see you in the same way you see yourself? We all need to step back and do check on our behaviors. We may unknowingly develop bad interpersonal behavior because of the fast pace of our work and pressure to perform at work and ...