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Have you ever wondered why you work really well with some people and seem to clash with others? Why you can predict how some colleagues will react to situations, while others leave you completely confused? The truth is, it has a lot to do with individual personality type preferences. Everyone has different attitudes, likes and dislikes as well as that make up their personality type, and consequently some personalities work better together than others. Your particular personality type might make it really easy to work with one colleague and leave you pulling teeth with another. Being aware of your own personality style makes you more likely to observe the traits of those around you. This allows you to adapt your style to theirs or provide them with information in a way that will get their attention, which can go a long way in helping you understand yourself, as well as your colleagues! When we understand people’s personality, we can give them what they need. This enables us to build ...

Confidence is not something that can be learned like a set of rules; confidence is a state of mind. Positive thinking, practice, training, knowledge and talking to other people are all useful ways to help improve or boost your confidence levels. Confidence comes from feelings of well-being, acceptance of your body and mind (self-esteem) and belief in your own ability, skills and experience. Low-confidence can be a result of many factors including: fear of the unknown, criticism, being unhappy with personal appearance (self-esteem), feeling unprepared, poor time-management, lack of knowledge and previous failures. Confidence is not a static measure, our confidence to perform roles and tasks can increase and decrease; some days we may feel more confident than others. Performing a role or completing a task confidently is not about not making mistakes. Mistakes are inevitable, especially when doing something new. Confidence includes knowing what to do when mistakes come to light and ...

First impressions can be quite important, as when we meet someone for the first time, our initial impression of the new person, creates a mental image of his or her personality in our minds. This image is often long-lasting and not easily changed once created in our minds. A good or great first impression can create a positive role in the minds of the new people we meet. When we meet them again, we are often drawn back into this role. Sometimes it happens almost unconsciously and though you may not always be drawn back into that role, it sure is better to be positively perceived rather negatively. To help ensure you make a good first impression every time, you should be conscious and aware of how you are coming across to another person. A good tip is to imagine that the person you have just met and are talking to is one of your best friends. You’ll probably adjust unconsciously and become more relaxed, as well as use open body-language to convey friendliness and a warm and welcomi...

Getting caught in the past by thinking about what happened, what you wished you had said/done or just going over and over past events is a guaranteed way to hold yourself back. Yesterday has gone and no matter what you do you can’t get it back.  On a positive note, you can learn from the past and use that knowledge and your experiences to shape what you do today. Bad things happen to good people, just as good people sometimes do bad things.  If you chose to learn from the past, it can be a rich experience which can make you more effective, more compassionate and a better and more successful person too. Tomorrow will take care of itself.  If you have learned the lessons of your past experiences and spent time living in the today you will be shaping your tomorrow.  Tomorrow builds upon both of these. All have their role and place. Hindsight is about learning, insight being what you know now because of the knowledge/experience you have gained and foresight is based...

Effective teamwork occurs when all members of a team or group are able to function cohesively together and work towards a specific shared objective or goal. When an efficient team goes to work, it is the structure that has been put into place that helps the group obtain productive results. In order to create a productive team, you first need to be able to identify the characteristics of effective teamwork. An effective team is committed to completing its goal by using the resources it has available. Every member may not share the same point of view or even be in agreement on what is best for the group, but giving appropriate support and nurture, teams can succeed beyond your wildest dreams. When an effective team is presented with a goal, they should be able to come together and work as a single unit to complete the task. Each member of a team is essential for success, and when the group is given a task, each member knows what their job is.      Need help lea...

If you emphasize your feelings after an instance of failure, you’ll succumb to the victim mindset. If you are a “victim” of failure, your focus becomes your misfortune. You’ll concentrate on how it feels to have failed. Don’t accept the victim title if you fail. Victims are passive and helpless, and you are neither of those! Failure feels worse than it actually is, which essential knowledge for handling failure correctly is. The first important thing you can do when you fail is find out why you failed. The unknown blank in the sentence focuses your mind on finding answers; instead of sulking, now you’re problem-solving. When you find out why you failed this time, you can likely prevent it from happening next time. What is the smart way to handle failure? First ask why it happened, and then convert your negative emotions into determination. A bonus tip is to leverage your newfound knowledge to give you more confidence for your next try. As you fail, you’ll gain more experience, det...

Self-motivation is a process wherein a person develop ways on how to keep his or her self-motivated at all times despite challenging times and without direct help from other people. Experts say that self-motivation is a very important factor in a person's life because this will help him or her see things in a positive way. This will also enable him or her to overcome challenges by developing an attitude that could withstand trials and failures. If one is able to develop a good outlook in life, everything will start falling into their proper places. In fact, he or she might even be surprised of the things that were able to accomplished in that span of time. If you want to excel in life, self-motivation is essential. You must know how to motivate yourself. You must be able to keep your spirit high no matter how discouraging a situation is. That’s the only way to get the power you need to overcome difficulties. Those who are discouraged in difficult times are certain to lose even...

One of the most important decisions we make in life is who we choose to be around. The people we choose to surround ourselves with, impacts the way we think, act and feel on a day-to-day basis. Negative attitudes can drag down morale and don’t inspire success or innovation. Surrounding yourself with negative people can even bog down your creativity. This is because we are greatly influenced by the behaviours and attitudes of those we are constantly around. If we are surrounded by people who are underachieving, or negative, there is a good chance that we will begin underachieving and thinking negative as well, so do everything in your power to surround yourself with the right people. People who are positive-minded, optimistic, and will challenge and motivate you to do better, and aim higher. You will find their mind-set of success contagious, allowing you to bring out your true potential and achieve your goals. Maintaining a gratitude journal is another effective strategy fo...

If we look at the life of the happiest people around us we will notice that they have many things in common. There are certain acts they do, ways they behave and things they believe in that all work together to create the perfect foundation for a beautiful happy and fulfilled life. The interesting thing is that we can emulate the things happy people do and their approach to life. We can take a look at what works for them and perhaps try to identify areas where we may want to improve in our own lives. By emulating traits of these happy people, it is not that we try to be someone or something that we are not, but rather we are open to learning and understand that there may be some adjustments we will have to make in order to live a life we aspire. Creator Academy can help you on this journey by realigning your priorities and attitude through our innovative and dynamic courses. Make the choice today to start living life to fullest. 

The modern workplace has evolved interpersonal dynamics that can't be ignored, and must be nurtured to ensure that all employees are able to perform efficiently as a team. The acts of listening, presenting ideas, resolving conflict, and fostering an open and honest work environment all come down to knowing how to build and maintain relationships with people. It's those relationships that allow people to participate fully in team projects, show appreciation for others, and enlist support for their projects. It is therefore important to recognize the vital role soft skills play within your team and not only work on developing them within yourself, but encourage their development throughout the organization. Equipped with the right soft skills, you can excel as a leader, and tasks like problem solving, delegating, motivating, and team building also become easier.   In the end, it is extremely important to know how to get along with people and to try to maintain a po...

At its core, showing initiative, is about doing things without being told; being proactive about finding out what you need to know; being able to keep going when things get tough; and being able to spot and take advantage of opportunities that pass others by. Showing initiative is a must-do in demonstrating your value at your workplace, especially if you want progress your career quickly. Initiative correlates strongly with personal achievement and professional development. It is the act of taking personal responsibility for your growth, and is a clear sign of your capacity to develop as a leader, as you act, instead of reacting, at work. Initiative has become increasingly important in today's workplace. Organizations want employees who can think on their feet and take action without waiting for someone to tell them what to do. After all, this type of flexibility and courage is what pushes teams and organizations to innovate, and to overcome competition. As a result, there is ...

Although many say that new beginnings are good for you, what they avoid to point out sometimes is how scary they can be. The fear of what comes next, that unpredictability of a situation, is not easy to accept. The next step is always hard, the new one is even harder. Before you decide you can’t do something, take a break and take a deep breath. Life-changing events are not supposed to be easy or predictable, but they can be overcome and manageable if you think it through and stop thinking about negative outcomes before anything has even happened. Take it step by step, know your surroundings, slowly ease into the different settings and be willing to give yourself a chance to start over. The most important thing to understand is that this is your big break to reinvent yourself. You can’t avoid new beginnings, no one can. They may come rarely and scarcely, but still they will happen. Stop wasting your time on overthinking everything that comes your way and just make that first s...

Have you ever tried setting goals for your life, only to fall off the wagon and drift back to your old habits? Have you ever wondered why goal-setting doesn’t seem to impact your life as much as it impacts the lives of certain successful people you know? Life goals aren’t those wishful, “would-be-nice-to-have” goals you set while daydreaming. Life goals are born out of pain, frustration, lack, and hurt. They drive you towards success, achievement, abundance, and happiness. Goal-setting helps you find those achievements and activities that make you truly, completely feel that you have a place in the world. In all areas of our lives, we have our “bare minimums” in order to truly be happy. Your life goals should revolve around achieving those bare minimums to bring you maximum happiness. When you have specific goals in your life, you’ll soon realize how little you have to work with. You have limited time, limited resources, and limited energy. It fills you with a sense of urgency, gi...

In the beginning you get excited at the thought of achieving goals you’ve set for yourself. You start writing them down, writing out a plan, and listing out habits to adopt. Then after a couple of months, a year, or a few years, your motivation hits the ground like a pile of bricks. All of sudden you’re no longer motivated enough to keep pursuing it. If your goals aren’t big enough you won’t be excited enough to pursue them. Some people have goals, but they’re so lousy that they’re unexciting. A lot of us would LOVE to be a millionaire, yet aren’t willing to do the work. Why? Because of a lack of strong reasons. If the reason you want to succeed isn’t meaningful enough, your motivation won’t last. Simply wanting something is not enough. Reaching your goals is no one else’s responsibility but your own. Goals written down on a piece of paper are a great idea, but if you don’t go out there and take action, then what’s the point! You must do everything you can to get what you wan...

First impressions are extremely important, a key component of which is good Personal Grooming. The way you look and carry yourself affects the way you are perceived and subsequently dictates how most people will engage with you.  A lack in this area may cause you to be looked down upon and generally conveys a poor image. As an individual living and working in today’s highly complex and competitive society, you must recognize and understand the impact your appearance communicates to others. While it is important to like what you wear and the way you look, it is more important to understand why or why not and specifically how this affects you, others and your life and the achievement of your goals. In the professional sphere for instance, being well-groomed is a must if you wish to be taken seriously. How you look can be used to exude confidence, inspire trust, and impacts the working relationships that you build every day.  Job opportunities, relationship possibilities, an...

Negative thoughts and ideas are the biggest threat to personal happiness, and can drain you of energy and motivation. The more you give in to your negative thoughts however, the stronger they become. It’s analogous to a snowball rolling down a hill. As the snowball rolls down, it gathers snow from the ground, getting bigger and bigger. In the same way, when we allow our negative thoughts to take hold, it’s easier said than done to shift your focus back to positive thoughts. Our daily lives rely on relationships, work, and health. Therefore, when something happens, whether good or bad, it has a domino effect on our state of mind and well-being. The way we deal and respond to these occurrences whether good or bad, directly affects everything else we do during the day. This is because how we think, greatly impacts our personality and is reflected in how we engage and interact with others. Being mindful therefore to consciously shut-out negative thoughts and focus on positivity is a f...

Many people don’t realize that having critical thinking skills does not mean thinking critically of themselves or others. To be a critical thinker means using rationality and evidence in problem-solving and decision-making. Unfortunately, that’s NOT what critical thinking is about. In fact, emotional reactivity couldn’t be more opposite from this valuable and essential life skill. Critical thinking is a way of processing information based on evidence and what we know to be true. It’s difficult to be or become a critical thinker if you’re afraid of making mistakes. The best thinkers are those who take ideas out on a test drive and see how they do. How different the world would be if we all practiced critical thinking skills. Barring that happening, it is incumbent upon each of us to bone up on these rational, intellectual skills so that we can tell fact from fiction – to make this world a better place for ourselves, and for those who will inherit it when we are gone. Creator...

An alarming development in modern society, is the increase of risk factors for adult chronic diseases, like hypertension and diabetes, being increasingly seen in those of much younger ages, often a result of unhealthy eating habits and unchecked weight gain. The links, between good nutrition and having a healthy weight, reduced chronic disease risk, and improvement to overall health is too important to ignore. Dietary habits established in childhood often carry into adulthood, so teaching children how to eat healthy at a young age is key to helping them stay healthy throughout their lives. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle, and combined with physical activity, can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and improve your overall health across the board. Health plays an important role in driving success in other areas of our life.  The commitment, hard work and pers...

Whether you are starting a new job, exploring a new relationship, or trying a new activity, understanding your mindset is essential in helping you to navigate any challenges with success. Even the word ‘challenge’ can be scary to some people. But challenges allow you to test your limits. They’re also an opportunity for learning and growth. Try to forget about the outcome and enjoy the experience. One of the key ways to improve your mindset is to first understand it. Whatever you are about to take on, first take note of what you are telling yourself about this challenge. While you can use your breath and your thoughts to prepare yourself for any challenge, it’s important to acknowledge any fears you may have. No matter what your challenge, chances are, you are not the first person to face it. Think back to a previous problem you solved with the help of your family, friends, or even with the assistance of an online community. Taking the first smallest step and evaluating how you fee...

To focus on the process or your effort is more empowering than a fleeting stab at a win. After all, we are the only ones who know what effort we give to a project or goal. That’s where progress is made and lost, and where we have to self-manage to get to an objective. That’s blood-and-guts self-growth that lasts way past any goal. Many goals require new behaviours, habits, and focus. To focus on the process means becoming open to feedback; whereas focusing on the goal simply points out the fact the goal might be just as far away, or farther, despite many excellent changes in behaviour. Progress is a lonely, bitter road, especially if we wait to achieve the goal before celebrating and acknowledging the strides it takes to travel it. It also robs us of valuable feedback. Focus on the process, not just your destination. Self-growth isn’t just a reward of effort – it’s the entire point. At the core of many of the courses at Creator Academy , are practical everyday strategies ...

Public speaking gets a lot of grief. Many people will do anything to avoid delivering a speech. However, if you learn the skills involved there are tremendous values in speaking effectively. Your effective presentation skills will enhance your credibility for your products and your company. If you appear confident and competent, you will earn the respect of your prospective clients. Presenting allows you to demonstrate your experience and the expertise your company can provide. Your presentation can influence your audience to listen to you beyond the time you present. The presentation allows you to showcase your knowledge in an organized and complete manner. With a captive audience in a non-threatening environment, you can validate the value of whatever you may be advocating. At the end of your presentation, audience members will feel close to you and will remember you in a positive and helpful manner. So if you have a choice between meeting a person or presenting to a group of l0...

Self-love often has negative connotations, but in fact is one of the key pre-requisites for being able to maintain healthy relationships with others. This is because, only when we can accept ourselves and our own flaws, are we able to do the same for another person. To truly be able to love another person as imperfect as they are, we must be able to do the same for ourselves first. Accordingly, if we possess a positive self-image and care about ourselves, we will not accept bad behaviours from the other person or put up with abusive relationships. By loving one’s self unconditionally, you also put less responsibility on the other person in the relationship to dictate your happiness. You become less needy and more independent, which will further allow the other person in the relationship to be and love themselves as well. Learn to love yourself, it’s the first step towards taking control of your life. Creator Academy can help you uncover your true self, and begin the journ...

Your authenticity can make its mark on not just your creations, but in EVERYTHING you do. It can touch every aspect of your life from your social life to your environment, to even the smallest tasks you undertake. When that happens, life just feels “right”. Like this is what you’re supposed to be doing and how it’s supposed to go. And you truly don’t care about “success” in the worldly sense. If your authenticity manages to get you a lot of money, great. If not, that’s OK too. You still do it anyway because it feels good and you do your best to deliver your true self to others, and sleep well at night, knowing that you’re honouring the only you that will ever exist in the universe and not wasting that precious chance to let that light shine as it’s supposed to. Take some time to think about who you are, what you believe in and what is important to you. Decide that you will never compromise your integrity by trying to be or say or feel something that is not true for you. It’s all a...

Boosting sales is a top priority for many retail and serviced based companies and businesses, which leads to a constant pressure to close more deals to boost earnings for the quarter or achieve sales goals. Of course, the most effective sales strategies aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Every company is different, as are your sales approaches, products, services, and let’s not forget your customers. Strategies for accelerating sales are often highly customized to meet a company’s distinct needs, but it’s helpful to examine what other successful organisations and business entities have employed to close more deals. Whatever the reason you need to accelerate sales, there are a variety of tactics you can employ to do so. Ultimately it comes down to carefully analysing your customer base, as well as both their needs and wants. The way consumers make purchasing decisions is constantly changing, so it's important to continually re-evaluate your sales strategy with your staff. Sel...

None of the world’s most successful people have experienced a life amiss with failure. In fact, the world’s most  famously-successful people have failed the most times . The only difference between them and others is that they didn’t give up. But that’s also why success is so sweet after so many bitter failures, and why success can often be the best revenge. In order to reach success, we need to fail numerous times. Sometimes, we need to fail hundreds or thousands of times. Often, each of those failures can seem like cataclysmic events on their own. So to say that victory tastes that much sweeter after so many failures is somewhat of an understatement. After that many failures and that many years of pushing towards something, success can seem like the ultimate revenge. Not just to those that are around you, but even to yourself. Why? Because we can become our own worst enemies at certain times in our lives with all the fear and self-doubt that we tend to harbour...

Inspiration is the inner drive that keeps you moving forward. It stirs your soul and stimulates your thinking. When you’re inspired, you naturally do the things you need to do. You don’t need something or someone else to push get you moving. You do it because it’s what you want do, and not because you were forced into it. Maintaining this state can be tough though, and sometimes it’s hard to wake up feeling full of enthusiasm. Life isn’t always easy, however like the law of attraction states, your life is often a reflection of your own thoughts. That’s why if you can find a way to encourage yourself and get inspired a little today, then maybe tomorrow and every day after that, will turn out a little better! Consciously being aware of your mental state is key to maintain your motivation and enthusiasm, so keep your dreams alive and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Creator Academy has a range if impactful courses that can help you transform your mind-...

Why do all of us always envy the smartest one around? Because he/she can rapidly grasp any new concept faster than the rest. But what makes these geniuses so special? Is it just the intellect they possess? No, it’s also their methods of learning that largely determine their success. The ability to learn new concepts quickly is a huge asset, but it’s not easily acquired. It comes with hard work, focus, and precision. Always remember that when you are trying to grasp a concept, it’s not about how many hours you spend on it, it’s about how focused you are. Otherwise, the time may just as well be wasted. Just think about it – the amount of time spent on learning should be determined by how many hours were spent paying plain, focused attention to the topic. Get rid of any possible distraction so that at least the little time spent would be effective. If you feel tired or lose attention, just take a quick break and get back to the topic. Learning something new can be a pleasant...

With our smartphone, tablet and computer at arm’s reach it can be a challenge to be productive. There’s nothing wrong with rewarding yourself with some internet time or other activities you enjoy. But if you constantly find yourself stressed out, trying to keep track of your many tasks and convincing yourself you have more time than you do, maybe you need to start finding the thrill and joy in productivity! Yes. Being productive does not cause stress, but rather, relieves it. And it gives you energy, motivation and direction towards your goals. Goals not only help to measure your progress, but they give you a sense of direction and purpose. Setting goals will keep you motivated and willing to keep up with day to day productivity. In an ideal world, the time allotted for personal goals and tasks should be greater than time on technological devices. In order to limit time on these devices, consider limiting all social media feeds. Another trick to moderate your use could be to a...

The future is unpredictable , s ometimes you encounter situations that make you question your luck. You could be the desperate single lady, or the sterile man with no kids, or the college graduate with a shitty job and less pay. At that point, you begin to desire and wish you had someone else’s life. But do you know that your situation is not entirely a coincidence, things can be made to happen and it’s not always by chance. So what is the solution, how do you break yourself loose from this? How can you stop your fear from making these important decisions being made unconsciously on your behalf? How can you remove negative unconscious behaviours? The solution is to challenge the negativity, not to replace it, but to remove it along with all mental trigger systems in which this belief is hooked into. In this case we are referring to the human hard drive which is your mind, and it needs new information about your strengths. As a result you will believe more in yourself and make ...

Trying to succeed is an integral human behavior that pays no heed to superficial and emotional factors. We are built to want something more, to improve ourselves, and to be a better person than who we were yesterday. As simple as it is, it is the only sure method you have for being successful in life and in the end, it all comes down to how well you manage it. Always bear in mind that in the path to success, your attitude determines what and how much you can do. It is the one responsible for guiding your aptitudes, but when infected by pride; it can become as useless as an abandoned car left to rust and waste through time.  You have an advantage if you know that your success or failure depends on your attitudes. Start taking a closer look within and see if you have been too focused on what you want to achieve that it didn’t even cross your mind to check if you are still truly YOU. If you have, determine what led you astray and work hard at finding the correct set of aptit...

One of the worst feelings in the world is when you’re incredibly busy but not making any progress on a task or objective. You’re fighting the good fight, but your approach is wrecking your health or compromising your well-being. Projects seem to take forever. Progress comes too slow. Happiness is always a distant horizon never reached. Most of us have experienced this at some point. Finishing each day with a lot of to-do’s crossed off our list, but without any big-picture progress. Ironically, balance and increased progress would have been possible if only we had the right habits in place. When they compare themselves to their peers, high performers are more productive and yet also happier, less stressed and more rewarded over the long term. And they don’t just get more busywork done in the sense that they sloppily pull things together—high performers complete more activities and report being more excellence-driven than their peers. So how is it that high performers produce more...