You Are the Average of the Five People Quote: 5 Lessons

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Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn once famously stated, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with“. This statement refers to research proving that our lives are heavily influenced by our relationships. Our connections influence our thinking, confidence When it comes to relationships, we are greatly influenced — … Read more

7 Strategies to Say NO Without Being Rude

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One of my daughter’s friend’s mom recently asked me if I could take her daughter for the afternoon because she had a few things come up. My schedule was already jam-packed and I was struggling to figure out how I was going to handle having my own daughter that day, so I thought to myself, … Read more

7 Practical Steps to Build Trust in a Relationship

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Trust. It’s a tricky business. And despite how confident someone may appear to be on the outside… if you look closely enough, you can usually see a looming shadow of self doubt. That self doubt often leads to trust issues. Think about it. We’ve all questioned ourselves, or a relationship we are involved in, at … Read more

12 Steps to Be More Social if You’re a Shy Person

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Let me ask you this: Do you cringe at the thought of going to your first day at a new job, or meeting your partner’s family for the first time, or even when you are obligated to go to a professional seminar where you don’t really know anyone? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, … Read more

12 Ways to Be Yourself in Uncomfortable Situations

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​How important is it to be yourself? Quick answer: Very, very important. Being who you truly are and living authentically is one of the best ways to achieve happiness in life. Self-awareness, or the ability to discern your own strengths and weaknesses, your personal beliefs, and your motivations, is the key to truly knowing precisely … Read more