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THE reason our imaginations are so powerful is because our minds can’t tell the difference between something that happens in reality and something we imagine with emotional intensity. So, if you doubt the power of our imaginations, go and see a horror film this week. You know the story is not real and that they…… Continue Reading
CREATE an impression. Remember, when you arrive at a business premises for a meeting you must create an image of professionalism. Make sure your car is clean, don’t adjust your tie or straighten your skirt on the way from the vehicle. Look professional, walk properly and talk politely. You have already started to build that…… Continue Reading
IMAGINE having the power to make every day a special one. Well, here’s the secret. You already have it. Every day can be as you want it to be. It comes with having a positive frame of mind. If you can expect the day to be a good one then the anticipation you generate can…… Continue Reading
DEVELOP a better memory. Make up your mind you will remember. Give your brain the right nutrition and remember that a good memory isn’t something you were born with, you have the power to improve it. Do you have any positive memories you can recall and refresh? Then do it.… Continue Reading
TO many people, time out is the name of a magazine, or perhaps a break taken by players in sports such as ice hockey and basketball. It is not something business people would contemplate taking, even though a leading figure in his field believes relaxing for just a tiny percentage of your day would enhance…… Continue Reading
GET a person to instantly see your side of the argument. When we are trying to persuade someone else of our opinion, this is what we normally do. We make our point, they make their point, we disagree with their point and make ours again, then they disagree with ours and make theirs again. It…… Continue Reading
SUCCESSFUL leaders are at one with themselves and have their lives in balance. They combine an energetic spirit with a sense of priority and perspective, and know how to relax. (Extract from The Naked Leader)… Continue Reading
RAMP up positive emotions by using words like sensational, awesome and amazing, and reduce negative emotions through words like peeved, miffed and mellowed. Next time your partner upsets you say that you feel ‘slightly grazed’ – the emotion is less, immediately. (Extract from The Naked Leader)… Continue Reading
DELAY worry. Have a worry time in your diary – eg 3pm every Monday or 7pm every Sunday – when you will worry for seven minutes straight. All worries and fears you have are to be relocated to that time as you are too busy to worry right now. When that time comes, sit down…… Continue Reading
GIVE your children high self-esteem by saying ‘yes’ as often as possible and only one ‘no’ when you want them not to do something. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading