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Why You Need to Say “No” … to Yourself

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Erin Falconer

If you’ve read much time management advice, you’ll know that the ability to say “no” is an important one. Lots of productive, busy people have a tendency to take on too much because they never want to turn down a request for a favor, or even a new client who they know is going to be a pain to work with.

But friends, colleagues, and clients aren’t the only people who you need to learn to say “no” to. There’s one other person who can wreak havoc in your life … and that’s you. Continue reading →

How To Create More Powerful Beliefs

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Erin Falconer

We believe them intellectually or rationally, and we believe them subconsciously or emotionally. When the two types of belief are in alignment, it’s easy to take action and move towards our goals. However, when there is disagreement between the two types of belief, we feel stuck and unmotivated, we procrastinate, and feel uncomfortable and stressed. Continue reading →

7 Smart Ways to Build Self Confidence

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Erin Falconer

I believe the best way to build self confidence is by broadening your life experiences. When you work hard to increase your knowledge, skills and experiences, you’ll automatically become a confident person.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. ~Anaïs Nin, Diary, 1969 Continue reading →

The Importance of Continuing Education and How to Master It

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Erin Falconer

The world we live in today is busier and takes more of our attention than any of the previous generations would have ever imagined. Consider your daily responsibilities, then add the current technology to that mixture, and you are ultimately left with limited time for extracurricular activities. However, this should not deter us from extracurricular learning. Continue reading →

10 Golden Rules of Giving

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Erin Falconer

You know all about the law of attraction. You have tried to change, adopt, adapt, adjust, but the outcome has not changed. Sometimes you try hard, too hard to please the other person, to make your relationship work. Continue reading →

Should You Follow Your Dreams or Get a ‘Normal’ Job?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Erin Falconer

If you’ve been interested in self-improvement for a while, you’ve probably come across phrases like “follow your passion” or “find your dream job”. You might have read books or articles that push you towards seeking out a career that you love, rather than a job that’s simply a means to an end. Continue reading →