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- 5 Powerful Interpersonal Communication Skill Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving good interpersonal communication skill is a combination of being able to say what you mean clearly and concisely, and being able to take on board opinions of others and adapt what you say accordingly, as well as making them feel they can speak freely. To do that, you have got to be aware ...
Views: 721 - 9 Great Solutions To Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhat makes difficult conversations difficult? Difficult conversations arise in our daily lives. What makes them difficult is that they tend to be the most emotional ones. Emotions make us feel awkward and out of place. They make us feel very uncomfortable. We are very concerned with how our ...
Views: 727 - 10 Good Conversation Starters That Work Everytime - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyGood conversation starters put people at ease immediately. That is how all good conversations start - when people feel comfortable and relaxed. To start a conversation like that is a skill - and you can learn it. Starting a conversation is often the most difficult part of all. Once you are over ...
Views: 3672(1 vote) - 4 Good Topics Of Conversation People Love To Talk About - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhat makes for good topics of conversation? Well, this depends on why you want to have the conversation. But the basic rule is that conversations need to be a two-way process. Pick topics that everyone involved in the conversation is interested in. That way, everyone can feel comfortable and ...
Views: 1275 - How To Start A Conversation In 10 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphySo many people worry about how to start a conversation. It makes them feel anxious and afraid. Are you one of those people who keep your fingers crossed that someone will come up to you and speak because you would never make the first move in a conversation in a million years? You can put all ...
Views: 652 - 10 Funny Conversation Starters For Every Situation - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyFunny conversation starters can be a risky business, but they can also add interest and sparkle to your conversations. People like, listen to and trust people who make them laugh. Get your conversation off to a great start by making people laugh straight away. Humor is personal, though, so if ...
Views: 3291 - Put Love Into It - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf there was a simple yet very powerful way to get what you want in life, would you want to know the secret? In this article I reveal all. Read on to discover how to have the love, happiness and success you want - more easily and sooner than you expect. After twenty years experimenting with ...
Views: 692 - A Peculiar Money Magic Secret - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen it comes to making more money and doing so more easily you may be making a big mistake. In fact, this mistake is so common you may never have noticed it has been costing you money and stressing you out. The common mistake so many of us make is to over focus on the money when we want more ...
Views: 701 - How To Get Out Of Bed And Stop Procrastination - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving a little trouble getting out of bed in the morning can be a little difficult. But there are sometimes some things that we do on a regular basis that might make it a little more difficult. This article will show how you can stop procrastination, and do the things that you want to do. A ...
Views: 2525 - Beat Procrastination In 5 Simple Ways With Smart Goal Getting - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe setting of goals is a step in the right direction toward achieving anything. It clearly shows that there are some good things present; such as, a purpose and some determination. But as horrible as it may sound, it achieves very little until the next step begins to be taken. This article ...
Views: 678 - Beating The Procrastinators Creed To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyOftentimes, we can get to the place where we begin to look to others to help us, when we know very well, that that is not where the answer lies. To ask how we get the motivation to do something that we very well know that we ought to do, and wait for that answer, is evidence that it doesn't take ...
Views: 742 - What Procrastination Is And How To Beat Distractions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyStaying motivated enough to be able to see things through to completion is something that is needed more and more today. In an age of instant food, instant movies, instant cash from ATM's, and instant messaging, it is almost no wonder that we get distracted so easily. Satisfaction comes, so ...
Views: 658 - How To Get Fired From Procrastinators Anonymous - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyWelcome to the procrastinator's anonymous club! This club will accept anyone who is willing to make an excuse. It only takes one - that will do. Quitting even before you get started will put you in the leadership positions of the procrastinators anonymous club - guaranteed a promotion! Now, ...
Views: 648 - How To Have Confidence By Adopting A Realistic Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf you are struggling with how to have confidence in your life, you are not alone. Most people think that self-confidence is something that lucky people have, people who can do anything and everything. Part of the problem with confidence is we think we have to have tons and tons of it and all ...
Views: 961 - Gain Confidence And Boost Self Esteem In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyWe all want to become more confident and feel good about ourselves so we can live our very best life. Here are some ways to gain confidence and raise self-esteem: 1. Do something that requires a decision and a follow-through. Have you been putting off writing that letter to aunt Martha? Is ...
Views: 678 - How To Be Confident In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphySome people just seem to naturally know how to be confident in any given situation. Let’s face it; learning how to be more confident can seem like a daunting task. However, if you want to have the courage to go after your dreams, you owe it to yourself to learn the secrets to being a more ...
Views: 730 - Be Confident Even In The Face Of Confidence Killers - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyYou can be confident! All you have to do is rid yourself of confidence killers. Confidence killers are self-defeating thought patterns. Many of us walk through life with these harmful assumptions. See if you’ve got any of these evildoers in your thoughts: 1. The All or Nothing ...
Views: 553 - Confidence Building Secrets Of True Winners - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyWe all need some confidence building from time to time. Part of feeling confident has a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves. Feeling like we can accomplish things we set out to do is important to feeling confident. Remember that we all have talents and gifts. Whether we feel confident in ...
Views: 648 - How To Improve Communication Skills And Your Personal Style - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyHere are six tips for improving your communication style: 1. Knowing how to improve communication skills will come easier once you become aware of your own communication style. Each person has a unique way of communicating. Listen to your own speech. What sorts of words do you use? Which sort ...
Views: 621 - How To Communicate Better With Body Language Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter Murphy"I don't let my mouth say nothin' my head can't stand." Louis Armstrong Since the 1970's, learning how to communicate better has had a lot to do with understanding body language. Julius Fast wrote a book entitled, Body Language in 1970. He talked about a new science called Kinesics. It opened ...
Views: 555 - People Skill And The 4 Basic Types - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyDo you have the people skill needed to handle difficult people? Best selling author, Peter Urs Bender has come up with four basic personality types. Based on the fact that you really can’t understand someone who’s being difficult, until you can see the world through his or her eyes, ...
Views: 723 - Good Conversation Every Time When You Avoid 6 Common Mistakes - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyThere are six common ways that people ruin a good conversation. You need to be aware of them to ensure you avoid these common mistakes: 1. Blah, Blah, Blah. The Blabbermouth is the number one enemy of the good conversation. The other party soon tunes out. Never letting the other person get a ...
Views: 662 - Work Motivation Tips For Greater Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyEnter any child’s classroom and you are likely to find at least a few boys and girls who are motivated to write the best story, draw the best picture, do the most interesting dramatization in the class play. Classroom motivation seems so easy compared to work motivation. With work ...
Views: 673 - Stop Procrastinating By Understanding Your Personal Procrastination Style - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyProcrastinating is a very common problem in our society today. It seems to be more of a problem especially in the workplace. There are many factors that play a part in procrastination and why humans do it. So how do we stop procrastinating? We need to realize that we are doing it in the first ...
Views: 746 - Self-Motivation Strategies For Greater Achievement - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe key to self-motivation is setting goals. Without goals, it really doesn't matter how self motivated a person tries to be. They have to know what it is that they are motivated for. There must be a reward or benefit for it to be motivation. That is what drives us as humans. Without this ...
Views: 738 - Staff Motivation Strategies - 6 Great Distinctions - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyIn the workplace, it can be very difficult to obtain staff motivation. There are many factors that play against staff motivation. It really is the manager's responsibility to motivate the employees. This can be very challenging at times. There are six guidelines that a person can follow to ...
Views: 705 - Self Confidence - T4 Power Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphySelf confidence is something that many people struggle with. Society has built up certain guidelines on how one should look and act. If we do not live up to societies expectations then we feel a lack of self confidence. For some people this lack of self confidence effects every aspect of their ...
Views: 654 - People Skills Magic In 7 Steps - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyGood people skills come naturally to some and are a struggle for others. Learning people skills is usually a matter of just being a member of society, but to truly understand the proper ways to interact sometimes involves instruction. There are some basic guidelines to cultivate good people ...
Views: 969 - Motivation And Personality - Which Type Are You? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe level of motivation that a person has depends a lot on the personality of that person. If a person has the personality of a quiet, shy type of person, their motivation will come from living within that personality. They are more likely to get motivated in different ways to that of a person ...
Views: 790 - Get Motivated The Smart Way - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhat does a person need to do when they need to get something in their life done, but just can't seem to do it? Get motivated! How does a person go about getting motivated about something? Setting goals is the most important step in becoming motivated. Goals are extremely important. As a matter ...
Views: 786 - Daily Motivation Secrets That Really Work - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyEveryday life can be frustrating in today's society. It is becoming more and more difficult for people to find happiness in the world we live in today. But it is important to try to stay positive and obtain daily motivation. One reason is that it spreads onto others around us. If one person in ...
Views: 635 - Workplace Motivation Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyWorkplace motivation is the key to a successful, happy, comfortable working environment. Achieving that is not as easy as it may seem. Workplace motivation is hard to achieve for many different reasons. Some people tend to take a job that they do not particularly want, just for the money. When ...
Views: 755 - Overcoming Shyness - The 7 Simple Tricks - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyMany people struggle with overcoming shy. It can effect every aspect of your life, especially your interaction with other people. Being shy can cause you to miss out on friendships, fun experiences and learning new things. Shyness can cause you to have underdeveloped people skills and lacking ...
Views: 1391 - How To Overcome Shyness In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyBeing shy is really just having a feeling that you lack something. Some people are shy because they feel they are not good enough for others or that they are not as smart as others. Shyness can also just be something that carries over from childhood when you were worried about being accepted so ...
Views: 1917 - Interpersonal Communication Secrets That Work Every Time - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyInterpersonal communication is something most of us do on a daily basis, although we may not be aware that is what it is called. Interpersonal communication differs from other forms of communication in various ways. It is also very important in development. The following list outlines what ...
Views: 768 - How To Start A Conversation In Unusual Circumstances - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyStarting a conversation can sometimes seem difficult. Certain circumstances can make this process even more difficult. Knowing how to start a conversation in a variety of tricky circumstances will help you become more confident in your abilities to communicate effectively. Circumstances can ...
Views: 870 - How To Start A Conversation With 3 Super Body Language Tips - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyUsing body language to enhance how you start a conversation can lead to great conversation. You do not have to say much just a look or a movement can speak volumes for you. This is especially useful in situations where you can not seem to get a word in or where you are unsure of how to start a ...
Views: 783 - Good Conversation Secrets That Work Every Time - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyOnce you have a conversation started keeping it going is sometimes the hardest part. Good conversation can sometimes be hard to come by. People have a way of turning a great start into a horrible exchange that leaves everyone wanting to run away. Learning a little bit about what to avoid and ...
Views: 908 - Conversation Starters For Successful Daters - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyDating can seem hard. It is hard to find someone that shares your same interests. It is hard to find someone you connect with. Looking for love is definitely a hard road to travel. Dating conversation can be the most awkward situation a person can ever find themselves in. Stating a dating ...
Views: 946 - Communication Skills - The 4 Powerful Secrets That Win People Over - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving a conversation seems very natural to some people, but to others it is a struggle every time. There is no need to feel frustrated or upset every time you are faced with a situation where you must be involved with a conversation. Conversation is essential and important to every day life. ...
Views: 586 - Art Of Conversaton Made Easy - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe art of conversation comes so easily to some, but for others it is a real struggle. Learning how to get past those things that stand in your way are the first step to learning the art of communication. There are three common reasons why people tend to feel uncomfortable about conversation. ...
Views: 665 - First Impressions - Turn Fear Into Courage - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe top business people all say the same thing – first impressions count. Sounds easy, and it is easy for those few who can start a conversation with just about anyone but how many people do you know who are like that? On the other hand when you’re shy it’s easy to avoid other ...
Views: 648 - Letting Go Of Wanting Your Own Approval - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyEver had a time in your life when those closest to you disapproved of your behavior? It is very uncomfortable is it not? In a moment, peace of mind can vanish in a puff of smoke and you crave approval more than anything else. This time in the wilderness seems to last forever and when it is ...
Views: 673 - Magnificent Meetings - 5 Tips For Success - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyYour impact at meetings will determine in a big way how well you do in your career. In other words you will rise as high as your communication skills will let you. Ability and competence in your position is expected - how well you get your point accross will make the difference between your ...
Views: 591 - Getting What You Want Most From Other People - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyVery often in relationships we do not seem to be able to get the one thing we want more than anything else - the approval of other people. In fact the more we want it the more difficult it can be to turn the situation around. Typical approaches include withdrawing from other people so that only ...
Views: 563 - Reframing Rejection - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphySo people will reject us no matter how good we look, no matter how successful we are, and no matter how giving we are. If we were to become even nicer, and even more spiritually aware they would still reject us so it is a pointless battle trying to win over everyone. However we can change how ...
Views: 701 - Leverage Avoidance Values For Irresistible Selling - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhat are values? Values are filters that everyone uses to help make sense of all the information we must process before we make a decision. When you appeal to a person's values you speak directly to their decision-making criteria. Values: In simple terms, values are what is most important to ...
Views: 561 - Mind Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyThree Secrets to Effective Affirmations: 1 Drive your Physiology - by this I mean get yourself into a dynamic state of mine by moving your body energetically. I find walking quickly, cycling or jumping around the house while listening to loud music, all very effective for me. When you feel ...
Views: 662 - The Mirror Man - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyLady Twilight felt angry. It was one of those days when she was doing her best to be nice to everyone but nobody was being nice to her. What if people could be friendlier she thought to herself as she wandered through the open air market. It was a warm, sunny day so there was no use blaming the ...
Views: 541 - 3 Great Ways To Beat Procrastination At Work - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Peter MurphyAs more tasks become automated due to advances in technology there is a general expectation, whether it is realistic or not, that productivity should increase as well. Everyone seems to have more work than can possibly be done in a day and this pressure can result in feelings of being ...
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