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9 Powerful Ways To Build Confidence During a mock trial, I was selected to be a witness and cross-examined by a criminal lawyer. The purpose of the mock trial was to give FBI agents an idea of how defense attorneys would try to distort our words and use them against us, especially in front of a jury. We were in a real federal courtroom with real lawyers and judges. I had never testified in a court of law before—I felt inadequate, uncertain, and afraid that I would blow the case by saying the wrong thing. Sure enough, I answered the defense attorney’s question and she immediately twisted the meaning of my words. I wanted to say, “That’s not what I meant,” but she had already moved on to another topic. I was flustered and my lack of confidence plummeted ever further. When she asked another question, I kept my answer very short. I knew that I risked sounding defensive but I simply did not have enough confidence in myself to engage with her at any length. Realizing that my lack...

Healthy Strategies for Getting  Past the  Pain of  Professional Rejection and  Forging On   Rejection is often a catalyst for determination, but if we don’t see it this way, in a beneficial light, as fuel that keeps us moving, then it can be the ruination of our dreams. Rejection can also turn into self-doubt and fear easily — so knowing how to handle rejection and turn it into a positively fiery force is something to be admired. For entrepreneurs, rejection starts early. It’s often the friend or family member who doesn’t like your business idea, the bank that won’t give you the loan, the vendors that think you are a risk to take on, or even the bloggers who are not interested in writing about you. The list goes on.  So how does one handle rejection like a boss? Fight the Inner Critic The inner critic comes out when rejection happens. It’s alive and kicking in all of us. But once the inner critic can be tamed, rejection is ea...

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5 simple tips to spend less time on your phone With the news that we're now spending  more time on our phones  than with our significant others, it might be time to think about reducing our screen time. In fact, 62% of  recently polled Brits  said they hate how much time they spend on their phones. If you also wish you were less addicted to your device, we might be able to help. SEE ALSO:  3 Products to Kick Your Cellphone Addiction There's no better time to start than now — beginning at sundown on March 6 through sundown on March 7 is the  National Day of Unplugging . It started out as a project from Reboot, an organization that "affirms the value of Jewish traditions and creates new ways for people to make them their own." It's an outgrowth of Reboot's  Sabbath Manifesto , which encourages people to unplug from their phones and tablets in order to better connect with the world around them. Although it has roots in Jewish cult...