Exercise

• Acknowledge your strengths. Do things that bring your strengths out into the open. If you’re a good baker, why not make dessert the crowning achievement of a candlelit dinner?

• Learn to accept compliments. It’s hard to accept a compliment. But remember: if someone is thinking well of you—then you should, too.

• Get in shape. Eat healthy, exercise, and get plenty of rest. When you take care of yourself your physical and emotional health will improve. You’ll be able to think more clearly and feel better about yourself and your decisions.

FACTOID

Women are 80 percent more likely to point out possible mistakes by saying, “You’re right, but maybe it could be . . .” Whereas a man’s response is more likely to be “I’m sorry, but you’re wrong,” or even more direct just plain . . . “You’re wrong.”