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How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Know the Basics

Is it possible to prevent colorectal cancer? What are some things you can do to lower your risk of developing the disease? Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most cases of colorectal cancer could have been prevented. The most important rule of thumb to prevent colorectal cancer is to get regular stool testing starting at the age of 50 to 75. Diet is another important prevention factor. Below is a list of things you can do to lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

How to Have an Identity Shift (Without an Identity Crisis)

What is an identity shift? How can you successfully change your identity by changing your beliefs? An identity shift is when you choose to change your identity, moving closer to your ideal self. In doing so, you can become the person you want to be and live a better life. If you want to change your identity, it’s a good idea to change your beliefs about yourself first. Find out how to bring about an identity shift below.

How to Practice Positive Self-Talk: Skills for Life

Is your internal monologue mostly positive or negative? How does negative self-talk affect your character? And what can you do to override it with positive self-talk? Research has shown that when we talk to ourselves, it’s mostly about ourselves, and it’s mostly negative. Negative self-talk colors our view of what’s possible and makes us unmotivated to act. Plus, our body reacts physically to the negative things we say about ourselves. Learning how to practice positive self-talk can help you in many facets of your life. In this article, you’ll learn to recognize negative self-talk and limiting beliefs and how to

Jeffrey Gitomer: How to Be Successful at Sales

Do you work in high-profile sales? What can you do to level up your sales game? Jeffrey Gitomer, the author of several best-selling books on sales, argues that to be successful at sales, you must first create an atmosphere conducive to buying. To this end, you must first prepare by doing your research on the prospect’s business. Once you understand their needs, try to secure a meeting with the top decision-maker in the company. And after getting in front of the person who can say “yes” to a sale, the next step is to give value. Here are some tips

Transformational Vocabulary: The Power of Words

What is Transformational Vocabulary? How can changing the words you use change your life for the better? Transformational Vocabulary is Tony Robbins’ theory that the words you use determine your emotional state and behavior. The Transformational Vocabulary method uses positive language to change how you feel about certain situations. In doing so, you can change how you respond to life’s difficulties. Read on to find out more about Transformational Vocabulary, and how you can use it to change your life.

How to Reduce External Triggers for Distraction

Do you struggle with workplace distractions? What are the two worst external triggers for distraction and stress? Is it possible to control the environment around you and cut them out? According to Nir Eyal, the two biggest external triggers for distraction at work are other people and email. It may be impossible to cut them out of your workday, but it is possible to reduce distraction from communication by setting boundaries. Here is what Nir Eyal has to say about reducing distractions from communication at work.

Setting Expectations at Work: Clarity Is Key

Why is it important to set clear goals and expectations at work? What should workplace goals look like and how do you set them? Employees don’t want to fail, and employers don’t want their employees to fail. So, the best way to set your employees up for success is to set clear expectations for their work. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of setting clear expectations and suggest some actionable pointers on how to approach expectation setting.

Developing New Habits: How to Make Them Stick

How do habits influence your daily life? Are there any habits you’d like to get rid of? What is the best way to go about developing new habits? Habits automate some of your life. Over time, you’ve learned to live your life a specific way, from safe driving to how you eat breakfast. But habits can also be undesirable behaviors, like drinking too much soda or being late. Eventually, you may suffer the consequences of your bad habit. For example, the consequence of drinking too much soda might be developing diabetes. The solution? Rid yourself of bad habits by replacing

Thomas Friedman: Thank You for Being Late—Overview

What is Thomas Friedman’s Thank You for Being Late about? What are the three main forces that, according to the author, are shaping the current landscape of the world? In Thank You for Being Late, Thomas Friedman aims to explain: what the current conditions (as of 2016) are and how we can best adapt to them. He discusses how these conditions arose as the three forces that shape the world (technology, globalization, and climate change) all accelerated at once—and how we can adapt to them. Below is a brief overview of the takeaways from Thank You for Being Late by

The Law of Attraction: Explanation and Examples

What is the Law of Attraction? Do you believe that you can influence your life outcomes with your thoughts? The Law of Attraction states that your thoughts can attract the things you want. It comes from the field of quantum mechanics, which says that two different particles can exhibit linked properties even if they’re on opposite sides of the universe. Keep reading to learn how to use the law of attraction, explained with examples.