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Four Personal Qualities You Can Develop Like a Skill
Courage
It is the ability to act in spite of fear.
But courage doesn't need to be impulsive. After all, it's likely the fear exists for a reason and courage depends on whether or not you think the action is worth it.
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Persistence
Few people accomplish worthy goals the first time around. Persistence enables you to try again (and again) after you fail. It's useful in any profession that requires problem-solving.
On days you feel like giving up, focus on the immediate moment, and how you can make even just the slightest bit of progress (or fix a setback) by the end of the day.
Courage
It is the ability to act in spite of fear.
But courage doesn't need to be impulsive. After all, it's likely the fear exists for a reason and courage depends on whether or not you think the action is worth it.
Patience
It helps cultivate this rational thinking.
The next time you feel an angry impulse coming on, don't give in to it. Try to remember, expressing it won't make it feel better.
Sociability
People may not remember what you did, but they will remember how you made them feel. Tact, timing, and etiquette are all in the realm of sociability.
People like working with people they like. Sociability makes your job easier and could make everyone else's jobs more pleasant, which is an asset to any team.
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Defining excuses
Excuses are rationalizations we make to ourselves about people, events, and circumstances.
They are invented reasons we create to defend our behavior, to postpone taking action or simpl...
The Fear Trap
We make excuses for the following key reasons:
- Fear of Failure
- Fear of Embarrassment
- Fear of Success
- Fear of Change
- Fear of Uncertainty
- Fear of Responsibility
- Fear of Making Mistakes
- Perceived lack of confidence or resources
'There’s just not enough time'
It suggests the wrong priorities or time management problems. It could also indicate laziness or procrastination.
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Stress can come in many forms
It often arise from something beyond our control, whether a breakup or loss of someone dear. We can even feel anxiety when trying something new.
We tend to desire a quick-f...
Awareness minimizes stress
Anxiety tends to build over time. Through awareness, we can help minimize its effects.
Our anxiety is trying to help us. Our body is trying to tell us it has new needs. Start noticing what makes you anxious and what takes you out, as well as when it happens.
Meditate to calm your nervous system
Meditation as a practice is useful to tune into awareness and to calm your nervous system.
To start, take a minute or two to pay attention to where your mind wanders. When you're able to begin noticing problematic situations through the practice of awareness, you can stop doing them.
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Grow your emotional intelligence
- Be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses;
- Acknowledge any stress or anxiety you’re feeling and resolve it before moving forward;
- Don’t take ...