THE CONFIDENCE CENTER NEWS

Easy Ways to Raise Employee Morale

And Build Personal Confidence

March 19, 2001- ISSUE #43

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WORDS OF WISDOM

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WORD OF THE WEEK

*** SPONTANEITY ***

WORD OF THE WEEK ACTIVITY

*** Think of the people you know who are spontaneous. What do you like or dislike about them? If you would like to be more spontaneous try taking a class in improvization at an acting studio. You will have fun as you practice thinking on your feet.***

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

*** Do you have a financial budget that's balanced? ***

QUESTION OF THE WEEK ACTIVITY

*** Look over your last three month's finances, and see where your money has gone? Determine if your money is going where it is most meaningful for you. See where you are spending money on things that don't matter to you. Plan a budget for next month.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

*** "If you're tired of being a doormat, you might want to pick yourself up off the floor"

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RAISING RAISING MORALE

Co-workers Thanking Co-workers

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Idea contributed by Jerri Smith of EDS

Here's how managers can empower their employees to say thanks to other members of their team or department. Give each employee one voucher a month good for soda or coffee at the company cafeteria. They can use these to give "on the spot" thanks to a fellow team member who helped them out.

*More morale boosting ideas in the FIRE UP YOUR STAFF ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET manual. Information at www.ConfidenceCenter.com.

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE

Make Every Outfit Your Favorite

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Spring is here and it's time to do some spring wardrobe cleaning. This is the time of the year when many people pack away their winter clothes and bring out their spring and summer fashions.

Before you pack away your winter clothes, go through them and set aside those clothes you haven't worn in the past two years.

Next, take out your spring and summer clothes, and set aside those clothes you haven't worn for two years. In addition, weed out the clothes that you might have worn but that you don't particularly like. Only put those clothes back in your closet that you enjoy wearing.

Take all the clothes you have set aside and give them to charity. Needy people will enjoy wearing them, and you will feel good about doing a good deed. Now your closet will have room for new clothes, and you can reward yourself for your cleaning efforts by going shopping.

The best part is that from now on every time you open your closet you will see your favorite clothes.

From the "Secrets of Self-Confidence" seminar. For information go to www.ConfidenceCenter.com

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####ANNOUNCEMENTS####

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As a public service to the community, The Confidence Center's professional speakers will give a 20 minute presentation for free or low cost to a limited number of qualified professional and community non-profit associations. E-mail harriet@ConfidenceCenter.com

We are now offering customer satisfaction workshops customized to your company's unique needs. Please contact us for more information.

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Dear Friends,

Workshops take place at the Confidence Center office in North Dallas near Forest Lane and Central Expressway.

=> Wed. April 25, 2001

Fire Up Your Staff on a Shoestring Budget

How to keep employees loyal, happy, and productive without spending a lot of money.

9AM - Noon $59 per participant (NEW PRICE REDUCTION)

Limited to 12 participants for personal attention

For details go to www.confidencecenter.com

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