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The Power of Positivity: 4 Tips to Improved Positivity
Good morning! It’s Tuesday and I have my monthly follow-up appointment at the Transplant Clinic. This is typically almost an all-day event – I have to get blood drawn early in the morning, but I don’t get seen by the doctor until the afternoon. I have a tablet (my iPad has gone to the great iPad home in the sky) and some magazines to entertain myself. However, it’s never enough, and I find myself napping or staring off into the distance waiting for my name to be called… To survive the wait, there can be no negative self-talk – “this is taking too long” or “I’m bored”. Otherwise, you will…
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Increase Your Self-Confidence
We all know them. You know the ones, those self-confident individuals who always seem to be in control. They make snap decisions, appear to be more successful, and possess an inner strength that is almost palpable. You admire their self-assurance and strong opinions. Those characteristics come from an inner belief in one’s ability. Self-confidence doesn’t always come naturally and developing it takes deliberate, conscious effort. To become more self-assured, practice the following tips that can help you develop a strong, healthy self-image, full of conviction and self-confidence. Recognize Your Strengths…and Weaknesses Self-confident people know what they are good at and what they aren’t very good at. Confidence definitely means feeling…
