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 Finish Strong! Finishing strong is the attitude of believing you can do something and having the courage and determination to see it through to the end. Don't be distracted in this last month of the year. Give it everything you’ve got. Time is your most valuable asset right now. Don’t waste it. The bad news is that the time will fly. The good news is that you’re the pilot. Look at your goals for this year. If you are below target or unhappy with your overall performance consider the remaining days as an opportunity to redeem yourself.  Here Are Five(5) Strategies That Can Help You To Finish Strong 1. GET SERIOUS — It's only 30 days to the next year you have no choice but to get serious, play to win and always finish strong. 2. INTENSIFY FOCUS — Concentrate! Put all your eggs in one basket, and watch that basket closely. Focus on high pay-off activities. 3. ACT COURAGEOUSLY — This is no time for indecision, doubt, excuses, blaming or procrastination. Now is the time for cour...

HOW TO BE HAPPIER THROUGHOUT THIS MONTH

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1. SMILE Smiling causes the brain to release dopamine, which makes you happier. So when you find yourself feeling low, crack a smile and see what happens. 2. EXERCISE Choose an exercise that you enjoy. Exercise releases chemicals in your brain that lift your mood and keep your heart healthy.  A small amount of physical activity can make a difference. 2. GET ENOUGH SLEEP Ensure you get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep so your body and mind can fully rest. 3. TALK AND SHARE Communication is important, whether it's with a friend, family member or counsellor. Talking things through helps you to release tension, rather than keeping it inside. It helps strengthen your relationships and connect with people. 4. BUILD YOUR RESILIENCE Resilience is what allows you to cope with life's ups and downs. Making something worthwhile out of painful times helps your resilience grow. 5. PRACTICE GRATITUDE Simply being grateful can give your mood a big boost. Practicing gratitude ca...

The dunning-Kruger Effect

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  The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a psychological phenomenon in which people with low levels of skill or knowledge greatly overestimate their perceived skills of knowledge. It's when We are all prone to exaggerating our skill set and knowledge at times. But this can lead to incompetence. Here are 5 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH THE DUNNING-KRUGER EFFECT 1. Seek out diverse perspectives 2. Recognize your own limitations 3. Be open to feedback and constructive criticism. 4. Be humble and realistic about your actual abilities and knowledge 5. Engage with colleagues, mentors, and subject matter experts to help you build a more accurate understanding of your knowledge and abilities. This can help you avoid costly mistakes. #georgebassey