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Can you learn how to be likable? What qualities are deemed likable by most people? Likability is not an attribute that you either have or don’t have—anyone can cultivate it. One of the distinguishing traits of likable people is that they show genuine friendship and kindness to others. Without further ado, here are five tips on how to be likable.
Why is Jeff Bezos so obsessed with Amazon’s customer focus? To what length does Amazon go to ensure it appears trustworthy? Jeff Bezos believes that Amazon’s success is due to the ability to help customers make purchase decisions, not solely because of sales. That’s why Bezos is obsessed with the customer experience and will go to any lengths to make customers happy. Continue on to learn about Amazon’s customer focus.
What are the three adult attachment styles? Which combinations of styles match up the best? How do you navigate a relationship with mismatched styles? The three adult attachment styles are secure, anxious, and avoidant. Secure attachers make up the majority of the population and can pretty much get along with any other type. On the other hand, if you combine an anxious attacher with an avoidant attacher, you’re looking for trouble. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the three adult attachment styles.
Could you use more positivity first thing in the morning? Have you tried The Miracle Morning affirmations? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod explains how he got started with affirmations. Elrod lays out a step-by-step plan for you to create your own Miracle Morning affirmations. Keep reading for more about The Miracle Morning affirmations and how they can work for you.
Is it possible to make an avoidant and anxious attachment relationship work? What are the best tips to improve an avoidant-anxious relationship? When an avoidant and anxious attacher date, it often results in conflict. However, avoidant and anxious attachment relationships are possible with some extra work. Here are the best tips to make an avoidant and anxious relationship work.
How can dealing with rejection be a positive thing if rejection makes you feel bad? Why does rejecting some of your options make you happier? In a culture where you’re expected to be open to all new experiences, it can be difficult to learn to say “no.” However, when you learn to reject some of your options, and deal with rejection from others, you’ll actually be happier. Keep reading to learn why dealing with rejection is beneficial.
Are you always honest in your relationship? Do you ever tell small lies to avoid discomfort? Why is being agreeable actually detrimental? When your partner asks, “do I look good?” the obvious answer would be, “yes.” But what if you actually think their polka dot shirt clashes with their striped pants? Do you tell them? Yes, because honesty in a relationship is more important than agreeableness. Keep reading to find out why honesty in a relationship is more important than peace.
How do secure attachers handle fights in a relationship? Why do anxious and avoidant attachers fear conflict? Despite the romantic myth, every relationship has fights—it’s how they handle them that sets couples apart. Secure attachers tend to grow closer after conflicts while anxious and avoidant attachers tend to handle them poorly. Keep reading to learn how to handle fights in a relationship like a secure attacher.
What does it mean to have an attitude for success? What kind of attitude sets apart a successful person? Our attitudes speak for us, broadcasting disinterest and boredom, or energy and success. If you want the latter, work on nurturing these three attitudes: 1) “I’m activated,” 2) “You are important,” and 3) “Service first.” Keep reading to learn about the three attitudes that all successful people have in common.
What does the book Attached have to say about communication in a relationship? How can you communicate like a secure attacher? Effective communication is key in a relationship and secure attachers tend to be the best at expressing their needs and expectations. Anxious and avoidant attachers, however, tend to struggle with communication. Keep reading to learn how the different attachment styles communicate and how to communicate like a secure attacher.