The gap between what you say and what you do acts like a drain; a drain where your integrity and people’s trust in you seep away. If you want to strive towards integrity and gain people's trust, close the gap between what you say and...
Are you aware of how influential you are? Realise the influence you have on everyone you come into contact with, and then, check whether it's positive or negative. Influence others positively; not to make people do what you want but to bring out the best in...
Who rules in your life? People, circumstances, the past, the weather, your health, your mood...
Getting along with the family isn't always easy. Whether our family is made up of people we’re related to, friends, or people we live with. But we can certainly try to get along better. Whether it’s accepting our family and forgiving quickly, being as pleasant...
Are you mirroring people's behaviour, emotions or even their body language? From yawning to scratching, or even smiling or frowning, you may be mirroring those around you without even being aware of it. Mirroring others shows empathy and comfort but it can make things awkward and...
Misunderstandings often happen because we're not willing to take the time to understand. We become impatient and don't listen properly. And because we simply haven't taken the time to understand, we start making assumptions. Assumptions often lead to misunderstandings. So, make time to understand people better. Until...
When we're around people we're comfortable with, all too often familiarity sets in. While familiarity has its place, too much familiarity can diminish respect. So, a) be more aware of familiarity turning into over-familiarity, and b) maintain respect when you are around people you’re comfortable with. Until...
Do you often make decisions and behave in ways you think will please others? Well, it's impossible to please all of the people all of the time. So, if you are being a people pleaser, you are most likely undermining your needs and happiness. To stop...
What do people underestimate about you? When being underestimated, don’t believe it. Remind yourself that it's how you estimate yourself that matters, not how others estimate you. Bring to mind your self-worth and self-value, and practise positive self-talk. What do you do when people underestimate you? Until...
When we're around people we're comfortable with, all too often familiarity sets in. While familiarity has its place, too much familiarity can diminish respect. So, a) be more aware of familiarity turning into over-familiarity, and b) maintain respect when you are around people you’re comfortable with. Until...
