Article: . Right now you feel upset, disappointed, or uninspired. This may feel like a bad time to reach out for help, especially when your confidence is already low. In truth, asking for assistance after running into a stumbling block is the most opportune time. Approach your boss, a more experienced coworker, a mentor, or a spiritual advisor. You can get feedback from anyone, but it will be most helpful to speak with someone who intimately understands your situation. Introduce (or explain) your circumstances and ask this person to be candid with you. Your question might sound like, "Why do you think this happened?" or "What do you think I need to do to prevent this from happening again?" Do not allow your current state of vulnerability to limit you from getting practical advice. Listen to the person's response and ask qualifying questions to better understand. Refrain from judging or defending (remember, you came to this person for help). Take notes so that you can later reflect on these responses and decide how to proceed. Watching, or reading about, how others perform in similar situations can be a learning and growing experience for you. Closely observe others who have either overcome the same obstacle or have completely bypassed it. Pay attention to how they carry themselves, interact with others, and manage through such a setback. It can also be helpful to read autobiographies or self-help book that relate to what you are going through. Hearing or reading about others' experiences can help you rebuild your confidence by recognizing that everyone encounters setbacks. This stumbling block was not exclusive to you everyone has to get back up and dust themselves off at some point. One quote wisely proclaims that "Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat..." Do you agree? Or, have you been lumping failure in the same category as the plague? Work to redefine what it means to fail, and you will instantly feel a boost in your self-confidence. Try these strategies to help you: Practice positive thinking. Rather than seeing a setback as a failure, strive to view it as a stepping stone to success. When you find yourself entertaining negative thoughts, challenge them. For example, you think "My business will never be successful." Look for ways that you have found success no matter how small and attack this thought. A more positive thought would sound like, "I have built a small client list, and I have great products. I have everything in order. I just need to keep at it." Remove the negative contractions from your vocabulary. Challenge yourself to change the way you speak. Toss out words like "can't," "won't," or "shouldn't." Doing this alone will force you to speak more positively. Remind yourself of your strengths and think back to a time when your strengths led you to success. Remember that you hold the tools already, and you just need to try again. People often set themselves up for disappointment because they narrow their focus to the outcome only. Decide for a day or a week that the outcome doesn't matter. Just tell yourself that the only thing that matters is what you do today or this week. Remember, it's the journey, not the destination. A good example of shifting your focus can be found in a weight loss program. If you only pay attention to the numbers on the scale, you may be pleased some days and disappointed on others. On the other hand, when you take note of other variables of change, like the way your jeans fit or how much energy you have, you can see how you have made progress. After a setback it can be nerve-wracking to jump back in the saddle. You must. Take baby steps to gradually rebuild your confidence. Taking smaller, more calculated risks can help you to regain a sense of self-efficacy without risking everything. Analyze all the variables of a given situation and weigh the pros and cons. Consider what you can afford to lose. If the pros outweigh the cons, and you have much to gain, go for it. Getting back out there in a smart and calculated way can work wonders for your confidence level.
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Ask for feedback Observe or learn from others. Change your definition of failure. Focus on change rather than results. Take calculated risks.
Article: You can keep things to yourself. So much stress comes from talking about problems with others. While its always ok to share with others if that feels peaceful and freeing to you, never feel obligated to talk about your problems or journey unless you want to. Let no one interfere with your inner needs. Avoid gossip. Friends who want to talk about others or who leave you feeling drained are toxic to your emotional health. Be kind and courteous. It warms your heart as well. See the beauty in everyone and everything. Noticing what is good about others, instead of what is bad, will help you to feel peaceful with the world. Fall in love with everyone you meet. Enjoy the spirit in others. Caring for others can bring peace to you. You can also care for animals, which can help you feel valued and loved. Limit time spent with people that make you feel negative in any way. Remember the famous saying, "He who angers you, controls you."
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Be private. Be pleasant. See beauty. Fall in love. Avoid negative people.
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Create the lemon juice. Make a thick syrup from the sugar with water, simmered over low heat. Remove from the heat once thickened and allow to cool. Strain the lemon juice into the cooled, thickened syrup Squeeze as much oil from the grated rind as will suit the taste. Put in bottles, securely sealed, for future use.