In today's work climate, the definition of a hardworking person can be a slippery slope.
People who work hard could tilt the work/life balance scales, but some hardworking people seem to manage to get it all done and still have time for happy hour or a kid's soccer game.
It leaves a big question mark about how hard it is to be hardworking and what we can do to improve our workflow.
Anyone who does anything remotely positive seems to get labeled a hero in the media lately.
They are undoubtedly great people, but the word hero has long been reserved for someone who does something extraordinary.
The qualities of a hero must arouse admiration or even awe.
The word hero derives from the ancient Greek word heros, which held a meaning related to protecting people.
These ancient roots still matter today, although the definition of a hero has evolved in modern times.
The most significant advantage of being a social chameleon is the ability to blend into any social environment.
They pick up on social cues and take on the personality traits of those around them.
Take a moment just to imagine a total lack of social awkwardness and how that must feel.
(Yeah, I can’t either.)
If there’s a downside to this ability to “go native” in any social circle, it stems from the very thing that drives chameleon personalities to do their thing and blend in: the fear of standing out.
If you’ve ever met someone with a bold personality, you probably couldn’t help admiring them, at least a little.
You knew it wasn’t liquid courage, either.
Boldness was their default setting.
So, were they born that way?
Or can you (or anyone) learn how to be bold and confident?
It’s a bit of both.
Some folks are just naturally bolder than others.
But being bold—or bolder—is within anyone’s reach.
Read on to learn how.
Some people believe that having a reserved personality is a negative quality.
But the truth is, there are plenty of benefits to being reserved and many ways to thrive in life with a personality that is more reserved than others.
It can be hard to be the quiet one in the group, mainly because people assume something is wrong and you're upset or that you’re quietly judging them.
But if you are reserved, you know it's just because you enjoy listening to other people have a conversation and prefer to give input only when you believe it's useful or necessary.
It's not that you never speak, but most of the time the chatter is happening in your head.
Often reserved people are introverts whose natural personalities lend to a quieter, more thoughtful way of interacting. Does this sound like you?
Let's talk about the personality traits of people who are reserved and some of the best ways to thrive in life with this type of personality.