Win Your Week

Have you ever met someone who you are instantly drawn to or who is so uniquely themselves? The odds are they have bucket loads of confidence! On today’s blog we want to talk about what confidence is and discuss some ways we can develop our confidence. Confidence is one of the most common wishes that most people struggle with in their everyday life. But how do we become more confident? It's easier said than done. You hear your confident friends say: “Well, just be confident, man!” However, to a person that doesn't feel that confident this piece of advice may not be very helpful. At all. There are however some time-tested and timeless advice. And in this blog post I'll explore some of these helpful, mindful and powerful tips - and hopefully by the end you'll be inspired to WIN YOUR WEEK!

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There’s a reason there are millions of songs written about friendship. Friends are vital to our wellbeing and are some of the most powerful bonds people have. Having close friends enriches our lives. Friends can celebrate our wins with us as well as provide support during bad times. Having friends can prevent isolation and loneliness and give us the chance to offer essential companionship. Friends also play a significant role in promoting our overall health. With adults who have strong social connections having a reduced risk of depression and high blood pressure. In addition, studies have found that older adults who have meaningful relationships and social support are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections.

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Are you a glass half-full or glass half-empty kind of person? This is an age-old question used to determine someone’s outlook on positive thinking. If we do tend to lean more toward the negative the good news is this is something that we can learn and change! Positive thinking can have pitfalls at times. While it is important to have an overall positive outlook, unrealistically high expectations can lead to disappointment. You won’t be able to undo years of pessimism and negative thoughts overnight, but with some practice, you can learn how to approach things with a more positive outlook.
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Leadership is a term that is often highly regarded and used to describe successful individuals. Leaders set direction and help themselves and others to do the right thing to move forward. To do this they create an inspiring vision, then motivate and communicate a plan for their team - all to maximise the efforts of others towards a common goal. The definition of leadership is to influence, inspire and help others become their best selves, building their skills and achieving goals along the way. So, today’s blog is about leadership and how we can ensure we are the best leader we can be. Enjoy!

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The art of being a confident and happy person means being able to voice your opinion and hear other people’s opinions. But, being able to speak up as well as remain open to other people’s opinions or be ‘assertive’ can be a hard. Assertiveness means expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others. Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive to defend a right point of view or a relevant statement.
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