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Turn weeds into the best flowers: 5 Fruitful quotes for bountiful living
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Turn weeds into the best flowers: 5 Fruitful quotes for bountiful living

1.  What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) This quote reminds me of  the tale of the Ugly Duckling. The duckling was never really ugly – just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thus you may have a lot of great things going for you but you may need to repackage your presentation so that the right people can value and appreciate what you stand for. Rethink your act regularly, so that you are an asset to your environment. Sometimes we may need to embed ourselves in a place …Read more

YOU HAVE A TONGUE IN YOUR HEAD? How well do you use it?
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YOU HAVE A TONGUE IN YOUR HEAD? How well do you use it?

 TONGUES ARE MADE FOR TALKING Have you heard of this expression? – you have a tongue in your head. Expressions my mother taught me ring loudly in my mind to this day and this is one she constantly repeated. THE PILLARS OF MY LIFE Certain expressions are the pillars of my life because when I am in a situation, a suitable expression …Read more

Blinded by Performance Review science? You are not alone, say Muhammad Haroon Khan and Susan McKenzie
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Blinded by Performance Review science? You are not alone, say Muhammad Haroon Khan and Susan McKenzie

BLINDED BY SCIENCE Blinded by science is an adage that shows that some people can make what should be straightforward and easy to understand, so difficult and complicated. KISS – Keep it simple is another good adage to follow, especially when it comes to performance reviews. Management staff, ask yourself, do you want to keep this employee and generate goodwill. …Read more

You Think English is EASY?
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You Think English is EASY?

A new twist 1- The bandage was wound around the wound 2- The farm was used to produce produce. 3- The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 4- We must polish the Polish furniture. 5- He could lead if he would get the lead out. 6- The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the …Read more

WORKING TO LIVE OR LIVING TO WORK: What type of person are you?
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WORKING TO LIVE OR LIVING TO WORK: What type of person are you?

EAT TO LIVE OR LIVE TO EAT? Do you live to eat or eat to live? Living to eat means that we put our desires for succulent experiences first, while eating to live means we put eating healthy fare first. Similarly what is our approach and attitude toward work? Do we live to work, meaning that work is the end …Read more

COMFORT WORDS
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COMFORT WORDS

YOUR SECRET POWER FOR A CONTENTED LIFE. WORDS CAN SUPPORT YOU. MAKE THEM WORK FOR YOU. SUPPORTIVE WORDS Think about it. Are there quotes and sayings that help you in your life? I certainly have a number: The one that defines me is the refrain: That’s life. Whenever life throws me a lemon or there is something that is not …Read more

Courage Of Your Convictions
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Courage Of Your Convictions

BRICKBATS AND BOUQUETS Whoever coined the expression brickbats and bouquets summed up the nature of life in these wise words. Or as Dale Carnegie once said: No one kicks a dead dog. Kicks, also known as brickbats, are the jibes from critics or jealous people all too ready to comment adversely or negatively. Whatever you do there will be critics …Read more

Learning Style: Five ways to boost your ability to learn
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Learning Style: Five ways to boost your ability to learn

USE IT Do you know your learning style? At work in your life is a powerful expression. It is called: Use it or lose it. In other words, if you fail to use something then it cannot work for you, so always use your learning style to help you learn more easily and effectively. SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS Whether you like it …Read more

Attention GRABBING COLLOCATIONS
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Attention GRABBING COLLOCATIONS

ANY SYNONYM WILL NOT DO! Interacting with people requires understanding, considation and civility. And that is what manners are all about. Our use of the language is also a reflection of our understanding of manners. Our word usage may or may not be polite. In addition to selecting a word with the right meaning, we need to consider whether our …Read more

COMMUNICATION: DO YOU REALLY CONNECT WHEN YOU COMMUNICATE?
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COMMUNICATION: DO YOU REALLY CONNECT WHEN YOU COMMUNICATE?

DO YOU HAVE TIME TO COMMUNICATE? You say you are friends, you say you are in a relationship, you say you are married but do you take time for granted? If you do then you may also be taking your friend, partner, significant other for granted. It is OK if both of you are content with such a relationship, but …Read more

LISTENING SUCCESS: DO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR LISTENING IMPROVEMENT?
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LISTENING SUCCESS: DO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR LISTENING IMPROVEMENT?

DO YOU REALLY LISTEN OR DO YOU THINK YOU LISTEN? Listening in an art and these timely reminders put us in the best listening position. Yes you need to listen if you want to be considered the best conversationalist and you do not even need to say a word, but nods, mmms and hmms do help. FACTS OF LISTENING LIFE …Read more