A little mindset shift can make a big difference — “Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.” — Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian leader A slight mindset shift can make a huge difference in your life because your…

Cultivating resilience by developing certain habits can help you navigate difficult situations more effectively — “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill, a British statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Setbacks and challenges are a natural part of life. You can keep going, learn from your mistakes, and persist in the…

When you can read emotions and subtle cues, you can foster stronger connections — “The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” — William James, an American philosopher and psychologist Effective communication. Informed decision-making. A deeper understanding of the world. Highly perceptive people have an acute awareness of the world. They can accurately and successfully navigate their surroundings with…

While luck is often unpredictable, there are some things you can do to increase the chance of positive outcomes — “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” — Seneca, a Roman philosopher and statesman Luck is unpredictable. It is beyond our control. Luck is just winning in the game of chance. Some people appear to get lucky in their life. It’s not luck. It’s luck disguised as a positive…

Do you have manners? Are you sophisticated and refined? Are you viewed as a consummate professional? — “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” — Coco Chanel, a French designer Sophisticated. Refined. Polite. Charming. Articulate. Elegant. Someone who is polished shows confidence and knows how to behave socially. Why are polished people not valued as much today?

You have the capacity for deep personal growth when you are confronted with adversity — “Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” — Joseph Campbell, an American author Life can get challenging. When your life gets tough, it’s crucial to look for support and see challenges as opportunities for growth and resilience. Challenges are a natural part of our…

A lack of emotional intelligence signifies emotional immaturity — “Maturity is not when we start speaking big things. It is when we start understanding small things.” — Unknown Emotionally immature people often say phrases reflecting their lack of emotional intelligence. They do this because they have limited emotional awareness and poor regulation of emotions. They struggle to recognize and…

Others may perceive you negatively in the workplace — “The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American writer and philosopher Some people like to use impressive-sounding words or phrases at work. However, these buzzwords can create a negative impression. They make people seem insincere, unoriginal, or downright foolish at…

Embrace your strengths and unique abilities to live life to the fullest — “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” — Christian D. Larson, an author Believing in yourself and understanding your strengths can impact your well-being and confidence. Recognizing your potential and the strength within can help you…