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How to Rewire Your Negative Thinking Patterns

Do you often catch yourself ruminating about the bad experiences from your past? Why do people tend to focus more on the negative and take the positive for granted? People don’t choose to develop negative thinking patterns—they’ve simply developed the habit of dwelling more on the bad experiences in their lives. Psychologists refer to this tendency as negativity bias. Research shows that you’re hardwired to notice and dwell more on negative events than on positive ones. In this article, you’ll learn how negative thought patterns develop, and how you can rewire your mind for positivity.

How to Give a Compliment: Tips for Maximum Impact

Have you ever wanted to compliment someone but felt too awkward to do it? What are the benefits of giving compliments? According to Debra Fine, the author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, giving compliments actually has many benefits—they can break the ice, help establish rapport, and make people feel appreciated. She defines two types of compliments: deep and shallow. Here is how to give a compliment, according to Debra Fine.

Challenge Negative Thoughts by Focusing on the Facts

How to Avoid Negative Thoughts and Embrace Positivity

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? Do you often find yourself slipping into negative thinking cycles, ruminating about the past, or imagining the worst-case scenarios in the future? When you are in a negative state of mind, it’s pretty much impossible to slip out of it and attune yourself to a more positive frequency on demand. If you want to think and feel more positive, you need to make a conscious effort to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Here is how reflecting only on the facts can help you challenge your negative cognitions and see that

Success Is Dependent on Effort, Not Talent or Luck

What do you think is more important when it comes to success—talent or effort? What role does inborn talent play in achievement? It was previously thought that many highly successful people were child prodigies or people born with natural talent and intelligence. However, Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit, dispels that myth and says that the most important trait that will lead you to success is grit— the combination of passion and purpose. Here is why success is dependent on effort, and less so—on talent or luck.

Maxwell Maltz: How to Improve Your Self-Image

What exactly is self-image? What can you do to improve your self-image and get closer to the type of person you want to be—your ideal self? Your self-image defines who you are, how you express yourself, and how you act in any given situation. To improve your self-image, you first need to think about the type of person you want to be. Next, you need to replace your negative thoughts and feelings about yourself with positive ones. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your self-image and program your mind for success.

Predicting Success: Effort Beats Talent

Is purposeful effort really more important than natural-born talent? Why is our society so focused on talent? Is attributing success to talent just an excuse for underachievement? People tend to idolize talent and credit success to natural ability rather than hard work and perseverance. However, Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit, says that effort beats talent when it comes to predicting success. Here is why effort is more important than talent or luck.

How to Make an Entrance at a Singles Event

Do you want to make an entrance at a singles event? How can you make an impression when you enter a room? In her book The Fine Art of Small Talk, Debra Fine takes some time to discuss communication in the dating scene. Specifically, she suggests looking at singles events as a networking opportunity. Here’s how you can make an entrance at an event.

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Quotes by T. Harv Eker

Are you looking for Secrets of the Millionaire Mind quotes by T. Harv Eker? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? In his book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, author T. Harv Eker argues that the key difference between the (self-made) rich and the poor boils down to mentality. Specifically, he says that the way you have been conditioned to think about money in your childhood is the reason why you are where you are money-wise. Below is a selection of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind quotes by T. Harv Eker.

Debra Fine: How to Improve Your Conversation Skills

Do you want to improve your conversation skills? What are some things you should avoid doing in a conversation? In her book The Fine Art of Small Talk, author Debra Fine identifies three pitfalls that you should avoid. They are making the conversation all about you, carrying the conversation alone, and assuming that you know best. Here’s how you can improve your conversational skills, according to Debra Fine.