personal improvement
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Tips for Staying Calm under PressureIf you've got a high-pressure situation coming up such as a job interview, a presentation, or an important meeting with your boss, it's normal to feel some stress. Preparation can help alleviate a lot of it, so be sure to get enough sleep, ask for help, and rehearse what you're going to say. Read on for more tips. | 
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How to Say No to Work RequestsThere are times when you have so much to do that you just have to say no to new work requests. The trick is finding a way to decline politely so there are no negative repercussions. There are ways to turn down requests at work without also hurting your career. Be clear and firm but still respectful. |
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The Last Jedi? Some Words of Wisdom "I only know one truth: It's time for the Jedi to end." That’s the bomb Luke Skywalker dropped in the first trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Pamela Rentz highlights some of the wisdom of the Jedi to keep The Force strong in the workplace and our lives. |
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The Role of Luck in Your Career SuccessWhen things go your way and you achieve some level of success, it’s natural to want to take credit for it. But in addition to your working hard and overcoming obstacles, it's likely that at least some of your success is also due to pure, dumb luck. Acknowledging that can help you recognize good luck when it appears. |
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How Failure Is Essential to Your SuccessNo one likes to fail, but it is an essential activity in our lives. Each failure gives us a chance to learn and become better. No one is instantly successful at anything; everyone goes through a learning curve, and that may be steep and long. But we need to do better to embrace failure, because it precedes success. | 
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Tips to Get You Up from Your Desk and Moving AroundWe've all heard the dangers that come from sitting too much. Luckily, there are plenty of ideas that can help you move a little more, even if your job entails sitting for most of the day. You just need a reminder to get up every hour or so—and among these tips, there's sure to be one that works for you. |
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Keep Up with Changing Technology by Making Learning a PriorityMany organizations are constantly adopting or integrating new technology, with the goal of remaining competitive. But there are so many new platforms and methods being created that it’s impossible to keep up with them all. Michael Sowers shares some tips that have helped him stay current with changing technology. | 
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The Case for Not Being a Perfectionist Doing your job to the best of your ability is a worthy trait. But if you aim to always be perfect, it can be exhausting—for those around you as well as yourself. It's a challenging way to live. You may want to try being a little more relaxed about how you view yourself and others. You could learn from some mistakes. |