Being prepared is only part of it — Do your research If you don’t know much about the client and the potential project, do some homework before the call. The more you learn about their business and goals ahead of time, the better prepared you’ll be to demonstrate how your services will help them. …

When everything seems dark and gloomy, challenge yourself to change things — You are not alone. You think you are alone, but you are not. Your dreams live within you, buried beneath the fear of your present reality. Your dreams will guide you to a better future, if you let them. But how do we unearth our dreams? First, we must realize…

They can also generate additional income streams — You can add value to your business by creating or acquiring assets. When the assets you own have high monetary worth, they can increase the value of your business. They may even become additional revenue streams. Assets can be tangible, like your products or buildings or intangible, such as your…

Summon your resolve and follow it — Channel your inner strength You have the ability to change your life. Don’t let anyone make you believe otherwise. The power is in your hands so take control! Devise a plan of action Move one step at a time. Stop regularly to check that you are still on track to achieving your goals. Correct your course or try something else. Ask for help when needed If you need help when figuring out what your next step should be ask. Speak with others about how they overcame obstacles in their lives and use their advice to bolster yourself during your own journey.

Narcissists use this technique a lot — Hoovering, in the realm of narcissistic abuse, is a technique used by abusers to prevent their victims from actually leaving them once they have decided to end the relationship. Divorcing or ending a toxic relationship with a narcissist is not easy, and they will try to hoover you back in…

He was a reflection of your own pure and loving soul — Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. — Author Unknown My beloved sister, Thando was a reflection of your own pure and loving soul. On the day we laid him to rest I got…

My journey and how it’s going so far — I joined Newsbreak about 7 months ago. Over that time, I’ve published over 50 articles. Most of my articles are pretty short, but even so, it’s a strong volume for what is essentially a casual side-hustle. One of the great things about Newsbreak is that the minimum word count is…