Some people are just naturally confident. They feel proud of the work they do and the things they accomplish on the job. Other people have a harder time believing in themselves. They might do excellent work, but they still have doubts about their skills and competencies. If you fall into this second category, here are six(…)
Confidence is a great quality. Confident employees tend to feel positive about their work and motivated to get things done. They trust in their own abilities. They’re productive and successful. Confidence is something that you can build over time. And there are a lot of things that can boost your confidence. For instance, gaining relevant(…)
Would you like to sound confident when talking to clients, managers, and coworkers – even if you don’t feel confident? Would you like other people to view you as knowledgeable, trustworthy, and authoritative? If so, author Jayson Demers suggests that you try these simple techniques: Speak slowly – Speaking quickly can make you sound nervous,(…)
Do you want your coworkers’ respect? Try telling a joke! According to a recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, people who tell jokes at work are viewed as being more confident, competent, important, and intelligent than their more serious counterparts. People like and admire their funny coworkers. And apparently, it’s also great when(…)
In my last blog article, I wrote about how you can ease the pain of a stressful day by watching a cat video. But if you’re having a bad day and you’re not into cats, don’t despair! You do have other options! For instance, according to researchers, you can reduce your feelings of stress and(…)
Words are powerful. They can elevate, enlighten, encourage, and shame. They can heal and they can wound. They can also complement or detract from the image you want others to see when they interact with you. While we can’t choose every word we say, we can rid ourselves of the ones that don’t serve us. Here are the(…)