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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Calm One reason we worry is the belief that worrying has positive effects, such as seeking a better way of handling the thing we’re worried about. That's great for the things you can change, but what about those you can't? In that case, there are ways to reduce worrying and its negative consequences. |
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Not a Fan of Small Talk? Practice Makes Perfect Most people who dislike small talk say it's because it's a waste of time. But sometimes it's necessary—provided you don't want to appear standoffish. One key to making small talk, therefore, is to find ways to turn the trivial banter into something more substantial. Use these suggestions in your next chat. |
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What Helps or Hinders Achieving Your Goals? It takes a lot more than the proper frame of mind to reach a goal, but you’re far less likely to reach a goal if you have the wrong frame of mind. So make a plan, establish a deadline, and think about any potential perils and pitfalls that could derail reaching your goal. |
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The Sign of a True Professional: Asking for Help When It’s Needed People worry that asking for assistance will somehow undermine their standing in the eyes of peers or employers. But most successful people are quick to acknowledge what they don’t know and to ask for assistance. Honestly admitting to limitations in your knowledge is the sign of a true professional. |
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Stop These Major Time-Wasting Activities at Work Most time wasters at work fall into one of three categories: personal, organizational, and technological. There may not be much you can do about some typical time-wasting activities—like certain meetings—but there are some you can control, which means you can dump them to be more productive. |
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How People Judge Your Personality at Work We form impressions about people quickly, often based on a fleeting glimpse of their behavior. In the workplace, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that everything you say and do—and much of what you don’t say and don’t do—can influence how others perceive you. |
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Stressed Out? Pay Attention to Your Warning Signs When life's little stresses start piling up, it's easy to become overextended before you're aware of it. Instead of ignoring the chaos that's slowly building, try to notice your personal warning signs that you're heading for a crash so you can correct your schedule and priorities before it's too late. |
