Most of us believe that every event has a cause and effect. We often feel there is someone or something we can put the blame onto besides ourselves. We may blame everyone from our parents to our bosses. Discouragement and unhappiness are ways of life for many of us. Now there is a book that addresses these realities. Skills of Encouragement provides opportunities for readers to improve their self-esteem and personal skills through practical exercises. Learn how to achieve a positive approach to living. Dynamic power is set free when you know how to focus on the positive potential within yourself. The authors have identified the process of encouragement that can produce an exciting, fulfilling and ultimately happy life. Table of Contents Encouragement Is Positively the Way Up The Psychology of Encouragement Getting High on Yourself Skills Listening Builds Relationships Responding with Understanding Building Agreement Skills to Create a Bond Believing Skills to Communicate Your Respect Enthusiasm Skills to Create Energy Focusing on Assets, Strengths, and Resources Perceptual Alternative Skills Humor Skills to Lighten Things Up Recognizing Discouraging Belief Skills Effort Focusing Skills Rational Thinking Skills to Defeat Discouragement Goal Commitment Skills to Define Your Destination Optimism Skills to Find the Best Vantage Point Positive Leadership Skills Self-Encouragement Skills Living as a Courageous, Positive Person Index
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