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Adopting a learning attitude means that you see life as a process of learning and growth. Experiences are seen as opportunities for learning, which is empowering and takes some of the sting out of negative events.
The world of work is replete with good ideas that don't er... work. Innovation sounds great but beware of propaganda that perpetuates dodgy thinking, and check the facts. Otherwise you'll find out how going with the herd tramples on genuine transformation.
Before you start judging a someone as 'not being a team player' or 'unmotivated', try shifting your thinking about them.
Many popular myths are self-serving. 'Communication breakdown' is one of them. It's a metaphor, you shouldn't take it literally. If you do, you might get stuck.
Many people want to work for themselves. But are you ready? Check the advice of an expert. Self-employment is great! But not for the faint-hearted.
Is there a conflict – for those of us who live in individualistic societies – between our need to belong and our desire to express our uniqueness? In terms of personal freedoms, we have unlimited and rarely seen opportunities, but the need to conform is a powerful regulator.
Do you find it's easier to spot your failings and flaws than it is to celebrate your successes? Quite a lot of people do. If it's a habit that you'd like to change, start with what you are good at; rebuking yourself for your flaws and failings.
To paraphrase Heraclitus: "You can't step into the same stream twice". Change is constant and you'll be different this evening from how you were this morning.
Negativity can develop a life of its own. That's fine, live and let live, I say! But when it starts to contaminate YOUR life, it's time to put your foot down.
Have you ever wondered about auditory pollution? Probably not, but the sounds and noise we allow ourselves to be subjected to affect us, whether we like it or not. The blurb to this TED Talk by Julian Treasure emphasises communication, but there's an equally important message about personal wellbeing.
“A different approach to personal development”
“A different approach to personal development”
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