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Read great books
Books are a great way to inspire your mind and turn ideas into strategies and realities.
Find inspiring people
You can draw a lot from great minds. Inspire yourself from the work of inspiring people. Learn to stand on the shoulders of giants.
Great quotes
Quotes are a fantastic way to trade mediocre thoughts with more empowering mantras.
Find quotes related to life, motivation, inspiration, happiness and more.
Amazing stories
Satiate your mind with success stories of ordinary people.
Watch Stan Lee’s Superhumans to really stretch your imagination, for example.
Vision board
What do you want to spend more time doing? Who do you want to spend more time with? What new things do you want to learn?
Use prompts like these to imagine what your future could look like. Find suitable pictures and create a collage of your ideal life.
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Reframe or divert
The first step in approaching a negative situation with an optimistic outlook is to accept what you can’t change.
Once you’ve done that, you have 2 options: reframe ( look ...
Savor the good
Noticing and savoring the pleasant moments and thinking, "Wow, this is really great "can strengthen positive emotions.
In general, we tend to dwell on the negative side and not notice the positive things we experience.
Set reminders
Write yourself a message on a sticky note and attach it to your computer screen at work (an inspirational quote, a reminder to smile, etc).
Small reminders like these help keep positivity front and center in your life.
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First impressions
In less than one-tenth of a second of seeing someone for the first time, our brain processes information about the person’s face—which leads to quick conclusions about a new acquaintance’s quali...
Know your context
It’s important to first consider where you are trying to make a good impression—whether it’s a formal job interview or a dinner date.
Context matters. It gives you cues as to how you should dress, speak, look and behave, in a way that matches the setting you are entering to. That is a key aspects of making a good impression.
Adjust your attitude
Try not to look bored, rude or hostile.
A useful attitude is welcoming, curious and enthusiastic: smile, make eye contact long enough to notice the color of that person’s eyes, sit without crossing your arms or legs. This project a positive, open warm impression.
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World War II in the movies
WW II was depicted on screen in Hollywood movies while it was being fought. Though many filmmakers tried to capture the essence of the tragic period, four movies accurately portray the impact and t...
Casablanca (1942)
The movie depicted Americans in the way they imagine themselves: not picking a fight by themselves and fighting for getting justice.
The protagonist, Rick Blaine, is played by Humphrey Bogart, is minding his own business, only to be a saviour in the end. The movie deals with the moral conflicts and expresses a high truth about WWII.
The More the Merrier (1943)
This movie focuses on internal migration during the period, with people coming to the Washington D.C. area, and the changing social dynamic with so many women coming in the region.
It is a comedy about human relationships and social change.
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