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7 Powerful Characteristics of Discipline
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs Email to a friend Discipline is not something you have or don’t have; nor is it something you’re born with. It is a decision you make to do something and see it through to completion, or a decision to do some things consistently or not to do some things. By consistently deciding over and over to choose the appropriate action and see it through, you become disciplined and respond with discipline subconsciously. Regardless how well you plan and set goals if you do not discipline yourself to carry through, it…
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How to Avoid Letting Your Words Train Wreck a Conversation
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs Email to a friend Most of us have at times said something that we wish we hadn’t. That isn’t that unusual, but knowing how to get back on track without a complete train wreck is worth learning, and even better is learning how to avoid saying the wrong things to start with. Let’s examine some conversations and words to avoid, or if we become involved in them, how to get out without creating an unpleasant situation. Conversation should be designed to enhance bonding and developing better relationships and not becoming…
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5 Mistaken Beliefs About Happiness
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs – Email this article to a friend So what does it take to make us happy? According to the experts, almost everything we think that would make us happy is dead wrong. Here are 5 mistaken beliefs about happiness, five things that we may think will make us happy which fail the test: Happiness is based on external conditions outside the mind. Happiness comes from having a good job, boss, coworkers, and salary. Being famous creates happiness. Being rich makes you happy. Happiness comes from getting what you want. The…