Self-respect
“Self-respect” Self-respect is a feeling of confidence and pride in your own ability and worth. It is about having the courage to stand up for yourself when you are being treated in a manner that is less than what you deserve. It is about knowing…
Quality of Thoughts
“Quality of Thoughts” The thoughts we entertain are a key part of the process of creating the life we want. Our thoughts create our emotions around the events and people in our lives. They are the impetus to action, and better actions lead to better…
Appreciation
“Appreciation” Appreciation expressed through acknowledgement of our good work confirms our work is valued. When our work is valued, our satisfaction and performance rises and we feel purpose. William James, the father of psychology, stated that “the most fundamental psychological need is to be appreciated”….
Learning
“Learning” Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences. People who learn a new skill are less likely to develop dementia, which has been linked to demyelination of your brain. When we learn a new skill or subject…
Empowerment of Women
“Empowerment of Women” Women deliver enormous contributions to economies, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees, or by doing unpaid care work at home. But they remain disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination and exploitation. Gender discrimination means women often end up in insecure,…
Leadership
“Leadership” The best leaders give away the power and responsibility to others. They empower others by acknowledging their strengths and potential contributions. John Maxwell says, “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” Leadership ability is…
Kindness
“Kindness” Kindness is a type of behaviour marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without having an expectation of praise or reward. Aristotle defines kindness as “helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the…
Opportunity
“Opportunity” Opportunity is in front of us, awaiting our arrival, if only we embrace our current circumstances with an open mind. Opportunity may simply be the moment to reinvent ourselves from the inside out. Opportunities require that we act by faith, confidence and use our…
Positive Attitude
“Positive Attitude” Having a positive attitude means being optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself. Positive attitude is a state of mind that envisions and expects favorable results. People with a positive outlook, view life, challenges, and the situations they go through, with confidence and are…
Self-accomplishment
“Self-accomplishment” Ayn Rand, the Russian-American writer and philosopher, who is known for her two best-selling novels, The “Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged”, had this to say, “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” These are very…
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