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Jun 2, 2014 10:01:46 AM ## [Living the Mindful Life](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/journal/living-the-mindful-life) We’d like to highlight ViRTUS Mentor [Ray Williams](https://blog.virtusinc.com/facilitators-and-coaches/ray-williams/) and the incredible work he is doing around... May 13, 2014 10:13:05 AM ## [Why Don’t My Positive Affirmations Work?](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/journal/why-dont-my-positive-affirmations-work) “I am successful,” “I am a wonderful person,” “I will find love again,” and many other similar... Apr 4, 2014 1:00:52 AM ## [Flexible Work Options. Are You Brave Enough?](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/journal/flexible-work-options-are-you-brave-enough) Eight years ago, before I came to work at ViRTUS, I fell into an exciting job. The head office is... Mar 14, 2014 1:00:23 AM ## [Self-Managing: How Not to Snap!](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/journal/self-managing-how-not-to-snap) Think back to a time when you reacted to a situation in a way that you thought afterwards “I wish I... Jan 15, 2014 12:00:24 AM ## [Life as an Avatar: Why Virtual Leadership Development Works](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/journal/life-as-an-avatar-why-virtual-leadership-development-works) **av·a·tar** ˈavəˌtär/*noun- *Computing – an icon or figure representing a particular person in computer... Dec 20, 2013 12:00:42 AM ## [Reflecting on This Year to Set Myself up for Success Next Year](https://blog.virtusinc.com/virtus-inc-leadership-journal/journal/reflecting-on-this-year-to-set-myself-up-for-success-next-year) As I wrap-up another year and begin to consider 2014, I thought it might be helpful to share some... 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