If you’re always apologizing and saying “sorry”, even if it’s not your fault, then it’s time to stop apologizing. But how can you do it?

It’s probably a habit. You maybe even start your sentences with an apology and everyone knows that you’re probably going to say it’s your fault.

So just how can you stop apologizing?

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Lots of cultures take a nap at lunchtime and many people find it’s an excellent way to boost your energy. Sometimes it’s because of the heat of the midday sun, sometimes it’s just cultural. But there’s a lot to be said for incorporating a lunchtime nap into your daily routine.

If you’ve ever come back from eating lunch and felt tired then you’ve experienced something that’s really common in the western world. This state of semi-exhaustion is brought on by lots of things. Dieters will probably tell you that it’s too many carbohydrates taking their toll on your system. And if you’ve had a liquid lunch then the alcohol will almost certainly be causing your drowsiness… Continue Reading »

There are times when even the biggest egos in the world suffer from an inferiority complex. It’s one of those things that humans seem pre-programmed to do. Much like the grass always being greener elsewhere, we often see ourselves in the worst possible light. Everyone else around us is better and that sows the seeds of our inferiority complex.

So, what can you do to get rid of an inferiority complex?

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At first glance, self discipline seems to be one of those things in life that you either have or have not got. Some people are just mega organized and appear to fit twice as much into their day as us mere mortals manage.

But it is possible to develop a better sense of self discipline if you know what to do:

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Being a nervous passenger: we’ve all done it occasionally – turned into a nervous wreck when someone else is driving the car. Sometimes it’s justified (after all, not everyone is a world class driver). But when your first reaction is to constantly hit that imaginary brake, you know you’re a fully fledged nervous passenger.

So, what can you do to calm your nerves?

How can you stop being a nervous passenger?

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Fears come in all shapes and sizes including the fear of germs. And the things we’re afraid of vary in size as well. The fear of germs is one the more awkward fears to have. After all, germs are pretty much everywhere.

Taken to its extreme, the fear of germs can take over your life – it was one of the things that turned the late Howard Hughes into a recluse. If you’ve seen the movie The Aviator, you’ll have seen him almost constantly washing his hands to keep them free from dirt and germs.

So, if you’re unfortunate enough to suffer from a fear of germs, what can you do to overcome your fear? Continue Reading »

You know the feeling: confrontation is looming up on the horizon and your stomach starts twisting itself into ever tighter knots until you’ve no idea how to deal with confrontation. But the conflict isn’t going to stop just because you don’t want a head on collision with it. It’s coming to get you whether you’re ready or not.

So, is there a way that you can use to deal with confrontation and come out the end of the argument with some semblance of humanity still intact?

Maybe…

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You’ve got interview nerves because “It’s happened!” You’ve sent off your resume and the firm has invited you for a job interview.

You’re happy. But your stomach is churning. You’ve got a bad case of interview nerves…

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Your head can be a noisy place so are there are tricks you can use to quiet your mind? You know how it is: you want to calm down but your mind is chattering at you, nineteen to the dozen. It happens to all of us sometimes. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can quiet your mind:

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Hypnotizing yourself is both fun and useful but how can you actually do instant self hypnosis? Does it take years of practice or are there short cuts you can take to make the process as quick and easy as its name suggests?

Here’s how you can get a head start with instant self hypnosis:

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