Words are powerful because they shape our thoughts, determine our actions, and chart the course of our lives. This is true whether the words are positive, giving hope and encouragement, or negative utterances that steal our joy and confidence.
Wherever we are in our lives, personal relationships, or our careers, the words we have used consistently are partly responsible.
This fact can prompt us to become more aware of our words, and when needed, to change them, so that we can begin to get the results we really desire.
Recently, during a particularly challenging period, I discovered that I was using some of the following words far too often to get the favorable results I wanted:
- Can’t
The use of this word is responsible Read More...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to share with you how people from other parts of the globe express their love.
The words “I love you” is the most important phrase in the world, and every culture and country in the history of this planet developed their own unique ways of putting their love into words.
Below is a list of some of the different ways to say “I love you” in languages from around the world. You might not ever have the chance to visit every one of the countries or cultures listed below, but I’m sure the people you love in your life would absolutely love it if you took the Read More...
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I am going to tell you how you can improve the quality of your life by paying attention to and changing the words you use. If you have heard of the Law of Attraction, then you probably understand that people attract what they think about. In other words, your thoughts, positive or negative, determine your destiny.
Language is an external indicator of a manifestation of a thought. If you simply study and pay attention to the language that you Read More...
Why should I improve my listening skills?
It’s a great question. For the simple reason that a person’s listening skills are a central component to most of the activities people care about. Your ability to understand what others are trying to tell you, to grasp details about projects, to learn information about a customer’s needs, or to understand what is going on in your family’s life all depend on your ability to effectively listen.
While most people possess the ability to hear, many have never taken the time to consciously develop the ability to listen.
Here are four golden nuggets to help you improve your listening skills:
1. Slow Read More...
