Are You Mr or Ms “Right All The Time?”

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation where the other person just won’t give up? You know the drill:  We’ve all been in situations where someone simply must prove their expertise or worth. They rarely end well, leading mostly to arguments, disagreements, and other unpleasant conflicts in the workplace.  And let’s face it: […]

Wrok vasthouden: Hoe het ons beïnvloedt en hoe we kunnen vergeven

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We hebben allemaal weleens anderen gekwetst, misschien zonder het te beseffen. En iedereen heeft vast wel eens onrecht ervaren. Hoewel we sommige pijnlijke ervaringen snel achter ons laten, blijven andere gebeurtenissen ons langer bij en zorgen ze voor onnodige stress. Denk aan die collega die met jouw idee aan de haal ging. Of herinneringen aan […]

Holding Grudges Is Stressful: 3 Ways To Foster Forgiveness

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We’ve all done things that hurt others, and we’ve all been wronged before. But while some painful experiences are over and done with, others stick with us for the long haul and cause a lot more stress than they need to. Perhaps it was a workplace disagreement where a colleague took credit for your work.  […]

Waarom we belangrijke zaken minimaliseren

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“Het is niets,” zeg je tegen je collega, “het had veel erger gekund!” De realiteit? Je voelt je totaal overweldigd, worstelt met een bomvolle inbox en een overboekte agenda. Hoewel er geen einde lijkt te komen aan je takenlijst, wijs je toch het hulpaanbod af. Dan komt er een telefoontje van je leidinggevende. Het team […]

It’s Not A Big Deal… Why Do We “Minimize” Things That Really Matter?

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“I’m fine,” you tell your colleague, “honestly, it could be worse!” The truth is you’re exhausted, with an overflowing inbox and an agenda that couldn’t be any fuller. Your To-Do list is a mile long, yet you’re turning down his offer of help.  Your boss calls—the team wants someone to work overtime tonight. “I thought […]

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