Tag Archives: Assertiveness

Who runs your mind?

You have to decide who runs your mind; is it you, or is it somebody else? Continue reading

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There Is No Try

Just imagine for a moment that the weather has been really good and you decide to have barbecue this weekend. You phone all your friends to invite them over, and one of them says, ‘We have a couple of things … Continue reading

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How to Get Other People to Think

We are emotional As you are no doubt aware, human beings are driven primarily by their emotions; their map of the world and how they think things should be. This all comes from their values, and beliefs based on their … Continue reading

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How to Manage the Difficult Person in Your Life

Don’t let them get to you – Stay out of it emotionally and concentrate on listening non-defensively and actively. People may make disparaging and emotional remarks – don’t rise to the bait. Stay cool; think, don’t react.  Listen – Look … Continue reading

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