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Smokin’ Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview

Smokin’ Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview by: Jerry Carmack You’re nervous. You’re so nervous that you crave a smoke. So you light up, and as you puff away, it feels so relaxing, right? Well, what’s good for your nerve...

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Self-Esteem in the Performance Arts

Self-Esteem in the Performance Arts by: Dr. Patrick J. Cohn Many athletes and performers I work with often wrongly determine their self-worth by how successful they feel about their career. When an athlete performs well or feels successful, he o...

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“Reboundability”: An Essential Skill for a Successful Life!

“Reboundability”: An Essential Skill for a Successful Life! by: Dr. Shawn Byler Do you have difficulty recovering from mistakes, failure and disappointment? Do you find yourself reliving these setbacks over and over? Do certain life situatio...

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The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change

The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change by: Mary Ann Bailey, MC We live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But t...

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Do You Have Your Best Life?

Do You Have Your Best Life? by: Angie Dixon For many years I had a good life. My illness was reasonably under control, I had a nice relationship with my husband, I did work I didn’t hate. It was, as I said, a good life. But there’s a saying ...

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The Gift of Failure

The Gift of Failure by: Jean Fritz During this Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded to reflect on the bounty in our lives. Most of us have jobs, family, a place we call home and food on the table, and for these things and our ability to obtain ...

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Being an Emotional Victim

Being an Emotional Victim by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. None of us like to think of ourselves as victims. The term "victim" brings to mind a pathetic image of a person who is powerless. Therefore, It comes as a shock to most of us to realize how ofte...

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It’s My Blankey and I’m Keeping It!

It’s My Blankey and I’m Keeping It! by: Gene Simmons “Blankey” – as in Security Blankey. OK? All parents know what this is. Sometimes it’s an actual “blankey”, or it may be a pillow, a doll or some other favorite toy or scrap of ...

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THE HERO IN YOU

THE HERO IN YOU by: Onaefe Umenu EdebiSo much we look up to higher places for help and encouragement. We all want someone who comes to us when we fall, when we are down. Someone to hold on to.But this hero is not always there, and as a thought "...

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Online Dating - Confidence Builder

Online Dating - Confidence Builder by: Steve EyesMost of us have different levels of confidence. I’m sure you have met a variety of confident types. I’m just as sure, that all of us have had our own confidence shaken once or twice. I know I ...

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