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Author Archive for William R Colagrande MS – Page 5

So I Married Someone with a Mean Streak

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Thursday, April 25th, 2013

People with mean streaks are usually not much fun to be around. While fully capable of being nasty and hurtful, mean people very often add to the damage by feeling justified in their behavior. You knew what I was like when you married me is about as close an explanation as you are ever likely to get from someone with … Read More

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Categories : Personal Growth, Relationship
Tags : mean husband, mean lover, mean partner, mean spouse, mean wife

Workplace Bullying

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Friday, April 19th, 2013

While the thought of bullying conjures images of elementary school playgrounds or junior high cafeterias, the problem persists well into adulthood.

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Categories : Career Advancement
Tags : coping with workplace bullying, dealing with workplace bullying, handling workplace bullying, workplace bullying

Hi Anxiety

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Thursday, April 11th, 2013

 

It is estimated that over twenty million Americans between the ages of 18-54 suffer from some diagnosable form of anxiety. … Read More

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : anxiety, cope with anxiety, deal with anxiety, handling anxiety, manage anxiety

Flirting

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Thursday, April 4th, 2013

The first thing to understand about flirting is that it is by definition a playful activity.

When it occurs between two available adults, it is also a healthy activity. It is a harmless form of amorous communication, a statement of prospective interest, a vestige of the courting behaviors and displays from the animal kingdom that you see on the Discovery … Read More

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : flirting, learn to flirt, meeting someone special

Thirty-three Tips to Feeling Better About Yourself

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Monday, March 25th, 2013

Love yourself for who you are, not for what you do.

 

Focus on giving your best effort rather than emphasizing the end result.

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : enhancing self-esteem, feel better about myself, overcoming negative thoughts, positive thinking

No Pain, No Gain?

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Thursday, March 21st, 2013

No Pain, No Gain. You’ve heard the expression before. But is it true? Is it true that achieving important personal or career goals has to be a painful experience?… Read More

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : achievement, goal attainment, meeting goals, no pain no gain, success

Creating Harmony in the Workplace

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Thursday, March 14th, 2013

In this difficult economic environment it is more important than ever to learn how to get along in and thrive in your workplace environment. While at times a challenging task, it is possible for you to not only create a more pleasant and supportive working environment for yourself, but also to hone skills that will be of service to you … Read More

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Categories : Career Advancement, Community Building
Tags : evil boss, getting along in the workplace, healthy workplace environment, unhealthy workplace environment, workplace bullying

So I Married a Pessimist

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

Pessimism is generally considered to be an undesirable trait, even though at times having a pessimistic outlook can be prudent. When you are planning important financial decisions, for example, it is sensible to gravitate toward the more conservative end of a given range of numbers. It makes more sense to be pleasantly surprised when things work out better than you … Read More

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Categories : Relationship
Tags : conflict resolution, dealing with pessimistic spouse, pessimism, problem solving in marriage

How to Fool Your Wife

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

Oh, so you want to fool your wife, do you? Well, I have some good news and some bad news on that subject.  First, the bad news: you cannot fool your wife. No matter how hard you try. No matter how persuasive, how willful, how determined you are, it ain’t gonna happen. As for the good news: you can inspire … Read More

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Categories : Personal Growth, Relationship
Tags : contentment, forgiveness, grudge, letting-go, proactive, resentment

Stage Fright

By William R Colagrande MS · Comments (0) · Monday, February 18th, 2013

 

 When asked to name their number one fear, most people mention speaking in public.

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : overcoming stage fright, public speaking, self-control, suppressed exhibitionism
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