You’re Blushing! How To Stay Cool When You’re Red In The Face

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We all blush. It’s not noticeable for some lucky individuals, but for others, redness in the face can make us feel even more self-conscious when it’s the last thing that we need.   So why does it happen, and what can we do about it?  Blushing is the body’s way of responding to unwanted attention, but […]

Stop Explaining! A How-To Guide

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Have you found yourself talking on and on… and on when you’re uncomfortable? If you’re guilty of detailing, rephrasing, reiterating, expanding, or expounding till your listener’s ears drop off, you probably know you’re overexplaining. It’s not an uncommon behavior, but it can be a real bore for others, and I’m guessing that’s not your intended […]

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