What are your strengths? Can you articulate them? Do you focus on them? I'm going to guess that you don't as much as you should—for two reasons. One is the psychological phenomenon of "positive" and "negative illusion". Research shows men have "positive illusion"—thinking they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. In contrast, women tend to have "negative illusion" which is the opposite. Therefore, we look at everything that we are doing wrong, as opposed to our strengths. The other reasons you probably don't focus on your strengths as much as you should is that Corporate America has rewarded people in the past for pointing out and working on weaknesses (or the PC term—"areas for improvement").
Well, research shows it makes good business sense to focus on your strengths. Developing people's strengths has a much greater impact on a company's bottom line than focusing on improving their weaknesses. The obvious exception is when a weakness is so glaring that it can't be ignored. For example, a complete inability to get along with others. The other reason to focus on your strengths is that it increases your confidence level and your confidence image.
A great resource for focusing on strengths is Now, Discover your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton. Based on the Gallup study of over two million people, they focused on the concept of developing strengths and came up with definitions for areas of strengths. An example that stood out for me has to do with Tiger Woods (and I'm not even a golf fan). Apparently, while he excels in other areas of golf, his weakness is his ability to chip out of a sand trap. Instead of spending long hours trying to improve that, he spent a minimal amount of time working on it so that it would not ruin his overall game. Then, he spent much more time perfecting his greatest strength, his swing.
Another tool was developed by professors at the University of Michigan (Ross) Business School. The Reflected Best Self Feedback helps people discover their "best self" and determine ways they create value for other people. Finally, the book "Brag: The Art of Tooting your Own Horn without Blowing it" by Peggy Klaus shows you how to start telling people about your strengths.
I challenge you to find your strengths, focus on them and talk about them. You will see a tremendous difference in your confidence and your success at work!
Women of today are strong and independent. From the stay at home mother to the corporate woman, women have been making the decisions in their lives that will better themselves and those around them. Wearing bras have long been a normal part of womanhood. Women wear bras for support, comfort and beauty. There is a vast amount of selection of bras on the market today. The plain white bras of our mothers and grandparents, which were meant for support and little else, no longer limit women.
Having so many choices for bras today women have found a secret world of beauty that is not seen by others yet makes a woman feel beautiful under her clothes.
Finding the beauty of your own body no matter your shape or size can radiate throughout your life. When women feel beautiful under their clothes they have more confidence on the outside, appearing more confident to others.
Whether you are have a small or large chest there is many types of bras to choose from. If you need a bra that will offer support for large breasts the best place to look is at department and specialty stores for plus size women. You can even have your bust measured at many stores so that you can find the best fit in your new bra. The styles and colors of bras are so many that you may want to buy several bras of the same type but in different colors and beauty for any occasion.
If you are looking for a certain bra for a specific outfit you should wear or bring that outfit to the store when you shop for a bra. By bringing the outfit with you, you can insure the bra will match well or fit the way that will best accentuate your personal beauty and style.
If there is a formal event in your future the bra industry has many bras available to support you under any dress. For a strapless dress or blouse there are bras without straps available. There are also stick on bras that will support your breasts under a dress but show no straps or even hooks under the dress. These are great for weddings and other formal dresses. They are quite comfortable yet you have no indication whatsoever of wearing a bra. These types of bras are found generally at bridal shops.
The colors and styles of bras offer endless possibilities for you to find the right bra for you. You can find a bra for any piece of clothing that will look beautiful under your clothes making you feel more comfort on the outside. Going shopping for a new bra is a secret to feeling beautiful under your clothes.
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Kerrie Halmi has sinced written about articles on various topics from Modelling, Business Intelligence and Politics. Kerrie Halmi of Halmi Performance Consulting specializes in increasing women's success in business through speaking, coaching and facilitation. Kerrie has over fifteen years of experience in the Human Resources field with such clients as eBay, Wells Far. Kerrie Halmi's top article generates over 4400 views. to your Favourites.
Gregg Hall has sinced written about articles on various topics from Lingerie, Desserts and Mortgage. Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as at http://www.hotlingeriesuperstore.com. Gregg Hall's top article generates over 3350000 views. to your Favourites.