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Why overthinking can be essential to our personal growth

You know the feeling when you say the wrong thing or make a mistake in front of other people and you simply can’t get it out of your mind. Or you have to make a decision and contemplate your options over and over until you can’t sleep. We have all experienced the negative effects that overthinking

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Things to do before making a big decision

We will all get to a point in our lives where we have to make a big decision. This will become more common as we get older, but is no less important. There are some big decisions that seem trivial but are big to us personally, and then there are giant, life-changing decisions as well.

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Forget about setting goals – focus on this instead

Everyone says you should set goals in life, right? And there are so many things you might want to do in your life, and you’ll need to work toward them. It could be losing weight, it could be saving for a home, or it might even be writing that novel you’ve been planning for so

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How to become a better orator in everyday life

Whether a professional speaker, a salesperson, a socialite, or even just speaking at a friend’s wedding, at some point everyone needs to speak to a group of people. Having the right tools available and putting the following advice into daily practice will greatly improve those speaking skills. Here is how to become a better orator

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How to give a presentation like a pro

You’ve already bossed organizing your desk, and throwing the perfect office Xmas bash. You’re the talk of the water cooler, and your boss has just asked you to give a presentation to the Board of Directors next week. But, hold on! Presenting has never been your strong suit. Sure, you might come across as confident

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How to work from home and parent at the same time

The kids are growing up, and it’s time to think about heading back to work. Great! Only you don’t want to miss out on all that family time? Have you thought of looking to work from home and parent at the same time? Don’t worry; it doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems.

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How self-employed people can best market themselves

Freelancers across the world face many battles on a daily basis, but one of the biggest is figuring out how best to market themselves. When you are self-employed, there are a lot of perks, and this is an appealing position for a lot of people to be in. But, it is also the case that

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The best finance podcasts out there

Podcasts are audio programs that you can listen to on your smartphone or mobile device. The programs are always centered around a particular topic, so you can choose according to your interests. Think of them kind of like radio programs that are not interrupted by commercials. Most podcast episodes last from between 20 minutes to

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Why planning to fail will help boost your career

Have you ever heard the saying “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”? It’s true that planning is an important part of being successful and it’s generally not a good idea to go into a situation without having planned adequately. But on the other hand, failure is not as bad of a thing

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How to successfully close a deal

Whether it is asking for extra allowance, wanting to buy a house, or proposing a game-changing idea at work, there probably have been (and certainly will be) times in your life where you find yourself having to negotiate a deal with someone. Some people appear to be born negotiators, but there are secrets behind their

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Time management tips for work and life

Do you feel like you’re always under pressure and never have enough time? Do you wish there were extra hours in the day? Well, that would be great, but unfortunately, no one has figured out how to do that yet. Instead, you have to try and make the most of the time you already have

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How to start your own startup

We live in an age of startups and side hustles, where everyone wants to become the next Richard Branson or Elon Musk. However, starting your own startup is not as easy as coming up with an idea and hoping it works. There are plenty of things you’re going to want to think about before you

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Apps to keep your day organized

With practically everything around us getting digitized, keeping your day organized just got easier. This is thanks to a number of applications available for your electronic devices. Organizational apps seek to keep you on pace and on track of your daily activities. They help navigate your time at work, school, home, and for any other

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Preparing for your salary negotiation like a pro

Love them or hate them, jobs are typically essential if you want to pay the bills. You need a regular salary coming in if you’re going to stay afloat and enjoy the good things in life. What do you do if you’re pay isn’t enough though? Maybe it’s not covering all your monthly costs, or

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