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9 Ways to Become More Patient
Posted on October 25, 2011
How many times have you told yourself to take a deep breath and count to 10? It’s not easy to learn patience. Here are some surefire strategies to exercise more self-control (or at very least, acceptance), from Make Yourself Unforgettable: How to Become the Person Everyone Remembers and No One Can Resist, by Dale Carnegie Training.
How to Spot the 11 Dysfunctional Types of Bosses
Posted on August 24, 2011
When you go on an interview, every potential boss seems like a nice person to work for, right? But sometimes your first impression is very, very wrong. Knowing what kind of work relationship you want can help you figure out which personality types to avoid, says Ben Dattner, author of The Blame Game: How the Hidden Rules of Credit and Blame Determine Our Success or Failure.
How to Become a Better Listener
Posted on August 2, 2011
Listening is a skill that can be learned, improved, and perfected. Become an effective listener by avoiding these 7 common mistakes, according to Dale Carnegie Training, author of Make Yourself Unforgettable: How to Become the Person Everyone Remembers and No One Can Resist.
Sarah Ferguson: How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
Posted on July 28, 2011
Dr. Phil McGraw helped the Duchess of York realize that all her feelings of self worth came from other people — not herself. Learn how she stopped being an approval addict with these tips from Finding Sarah: A Duchess’s Journey to Find Herself, by Sarah Ferguson.
Break Out of a Rut in 7 Days
Posted on July 18, 2011
For one week, broaden your view of who you are and what you’re capable of–and learn to change. Get started with help from Us: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most, by Liza Oz.
Why I Became a Plastic Surgeon
Posted on July 7, 2011
An Asian kid in an all-white town finds his calling as a plastic surgeon — and meets a young male patient in need of a breast reduction who reminds him exactly why. From America’s best-known expert on cosmetic surgery, Anthony Youn, M.D., author of In Stitches: A Memoir.
My Story: Making Sense out of Divorce
Posted on July 6, 2011What causes a marriage–celebrity or otherwise–to break up? Why do people feel compelled to place blame? Stacy Morrison, author of Falling Apart in One Piece: One Optimist’s Journey Through the Hell of Divorce, shares her story.
Bethenny Frankel’s Secret to Success
Posted on June 22, 2011
Having your own personal mission statement — a vision of what’s important to you and what you want to accomplish — focuses you in a very powerful way, whether you’re launching a business or training for a marathon. Learn how Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl brand grew naturally from the things she’s passionate about. From her book A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
Simple Good Deeds Anyone Can Do
Posted on June 8, 2011
Doing good deeds not only affects those around you, but also improves your own emotional well-being. Try these random acts of kindness from Debbie Macomber, author of One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity.
How to Learn from Past Relationships
Posted on May 12, 2011Relationships are like recipes. When one doesn’t work, you have to do something differently next time. Learn how your relationships–good and bad–are all learning opportunities, from Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
How Bethenny Frankel’s Place of Yes Can Change Your Life
Posted on May 10, 2011A place of yes is about taking responsibility for moving forward, even if you have to climb over a mountain of obstacles. When you come from a place of yes, you don’t wish something to happen. You make it happen. Learn more from TV star Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
Bethenny Frankel’s 3 Essential Tips for New Moms
Posted on April 11, 2011Overwhelmed by life with a newborn? Make time for sleep, learn to prioritize, and give yourself a break, advises Skinnygirl brand founder and mother Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
Bethenny Frankel on How to Simplify Your Life
Posted on April 8, 2011In a word: edit. You don’t have to be compulsive about it, as Frankel admits to, but editing in moderation — your wardrobe, your refrigerator, your communication — is a good way to keep life simple and clear. From her book, A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
