But if you’re somewhat on the shy side and you have trouble opening up during social interactions, holidays can be a pain in the neck, because you know others socialize and enjoy themselves while you’re missing out on all the fun. Well, this year is going to be different. As a social confidence coach, helping others overcome their shyness and be more outgoing is the core of my job description....

Steven Spielberg, a world- renowned filmmaker, was met with rejection by the University Of Southern California School Of Cinematic Arts multiple times- while Dr. Seuss had his first book rejected by 27 different publishers. But today we consider these people successful. Success is more about routine than moments of chance. Here are some of the habits that have helped highly successful people to achieve their goals: They work hard “I have always believed that if you put in the work results will come” – Michael Jordan To be successful you have to forget about those empty get-rich-quick stories....

Yet when anger becomes too strong it can grow out of context, and we are more incensed than what is considered to be normal. We must find ways to release anger before it multiplies within us. And while it is good to “release the rage” it must be done in ways that are both responsible and cathartic. In other words, we must find resourceful ways to deal with our anger that are also peaceful and beneficial for our health and for those around us....

1. Cognoa Cognoa is not strictly an app – it is a health care company assessing and supporting children’s development. However, they also have an app, which can be used as a free evaluation tool. If you have questions or doubts about your child’s development, you can fill out a questionnaire or take a short video showing your child’s natural behavior at home. Then, send this data for experts to analyze and provide you with feedback and recommendations....

1. Solvang If you’ve always wanted to go to Denmark but don’t have the money or time in your hands, then Solvang is the perfect destination for you. This beautiful city, which means sunny field in Danish, is situated in Santa Ynez Valley. Aside from walking or biking around and admiring the unique scenery, there are so many things to do here in Solvang. For art and culture, there are several museums to check out in Solvang like the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Old Mission Santa Ines, Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum and The Wildling Art Museum to name a few....

If you’re a writer (or any kind of artist), the odds are you’ve struggled with doubt and I bet there have been days when it has been downright overwhelming, perhaps even enough to make you want to give in and give up. Fear not, doubting one’s self is human nature, but (and this is a big BUT) it’s also part of human nature to overcome and triumph over one’s doubts....

7 Keys to Effective Verbal Interventions – [Elemental Truths]

Even though you try to avoid those awkward silences, go great lengths to avoid hurting someone, and try not to send a different message than what you intended. The language that you use could end up affecting your confidence. I’m talking about the I-screwed-up confession with the significant other, that stressful business meeting, the sales conversation with the client you so desperately need, and that stressful talk you have with your boss when you put in your two weeks notice....

On the surface, it can seem like jotting down the important points or stating everything word for word. But delving into the world of note-taking begins a realization that there is more to it than that. So if you feel like your note skills are rusty, or if you didn’t care much about note-taking, here are some note taking methods to help you prepare and succeed in this area....

1. “Congratulations; when are you due?” Anyone who’s ever made the mistake of assuming someone is pregnant and discovered otherwise understands how embarrassing this can be. The shame can make you want to run the other direction and bury your head. The problem is that there’s no backtracking from this one. Once you’ve openly assumed someone is pregnant, you have no choice but to apologize. Smart people always wait until someone has volunteered information that indicates she is indeed pregnant before discussing the subject....

Armitage explores seven extraordinary reasons we should all indulge in books regularly, from emotional exploration and understanding events that would take an entire lifetime to experience firsthand to handing us wisdom we may have gone our entire lives without considering. What are you favourite books or reading experiences? What Is Literature For? | Marcus Armitage Featured photo credit: What is Literature for? via youtube.com

It is essential to recognize that feeling restless is a normal part of life. Things do not always happen as quickly or as efficiently as you anticipate. Depending on why you feel that way, there are a variety of actions you can take to bounce back in life. What Does It Mean to Feel Restless? Restlessness is defined as a persistent desire to move, an inability to calm your mind, or a combination of both....

Why is that? Why do the same problems (hiding in different shapes and forms) keep rearing their ugly head? Proponents of The Law of Attraction believe that if you keep complaining about a problem or challenge, or obsessively think about it, you just recreate the problem. Could that be the reason it keeps reappearing? Maybe. But I believe there’s more, and it’s all about learning a lesson. Now, keep in mind that there are things that happen in the world for no apparent reason....

1. You help each other 2. You’re on the same page When you aren’t with the right person in a relationship, you two have different priorities. You may be focused on a job while the other wants to have a baby. Your significant other may be into getting drunk and having fun and you’re starting to feel ready to settle down. When you’re in a relationship that could go somewhere, these sorts of things simply don’t happen....

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” “A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and in all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life, knowing that in this world no one is all knowing and therefore all of us need both love and charity....

My 8th Tip: If you’re going to be waiting on something like a wardrobe, be resourceful. Organize your clothing when you pack them in boxes, turn them on their sides, stacked on top of one another after your move, and then use them as a shelf until you get some real furniture. Have your own suggestions? Seven Tips For Your Next Big Move – [TheSimpleDollar]

1. Consider your display design How you set up your shop will also affect how your consumers relate to you. Is it overwhelming with all the variety of options (or lack thereof) that you have? According to Udizine.com, knowing how to display retail merchandise will be a major factor in your customers’ experience. Using the right display techniques can help make for an easier customer experience. For example, if your customer needs a shirt of a certain color and your store is grouped by color, they will immediately know where to go and be relieved....

Well, yes, you’ve guessed it. You have probably paid the price. But the freedom you will attain through forgiveness far exceeds the pain, anguish, suffering, struggle, resentment or angst you are suffering or have suffered. It seems hard to believe this works, but it is quite true. When you have been hurt, purposefully or not, that pain is an emotionally heavy burden. If you allow yourself to hang onto it and keep lamenting over it, you only recirculate that negative energy and pain with which it was created....

Let your natural emotions flow freely. Sometimes life throws you lemons that test your resolve in unimaginable ways. When this happens, it’s okay to be angry, to cry your eyes out, and to seek answers. Let the emotions you’re experiencing come out in full force. It’s therapeutic. It’s healthy. It’s necessary. And expressing your emotions allows you to let go of your past. Put the past behind you. If you want to be happy now, you need to let go of the past....

1. Listen to your audience Your customer base is, obviously, the entire reason your company exists in the first place. But your audience won’t stick around for long if you only tell them what you think they want to hear instead of actually listening to them. Pay attention to what they like about your online campaigns and make sure you keep moving in that direction. More importantly, recognize your audience’s complaints about your product or company, and do what you can to alleviate their issues....