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5 key techniques to say NO and be positively assertive

ByJim

Being able to say NO assertively is an essential skill for all. Assertiveness is not simply for dominant personalities in positions of authority. Or bullies! Being assertive means taking control of your personal space, recognising your personal boundaries and staking your claim to them. Our ability to say NO assertively should be a first level…

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Why is it hard to say NO?

ByJim

A friend of advanced years did not know how to say NO! He had too many visitors and interruptions to his work. “John ” said that saying NO! never worked for him. I asked him to say a firm NO! to me. It was totally unconvincing, he obviously did not mean it! When he said…

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The secret of a good night’s sleep is a blue bedroom

ByJim

A UK survey of 2,000 homes concluded that blue bedrooms led to extended sleep compared to any other colour ( and a passionate red décor bedroom reduces our love life ! ) I have a problem with that survey. I am not questioning the results or the methods used to obtain the information. Presumably most…

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Stress solutions

ByJim

How old beliefs can lead to stress and with possible solutions. As we grow we change our habits and usually change our beliefs through experience. We may reach a stage where our forward progress and confidence really drops without any obvious reason. This could be due to our “old beliefs” no longer protecting or supporting…