An intelligent person is open-minded, an outside-the-box thinker, an effective communicator, is prudent, self-critical, consistent, and so on.

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We have a rose-colored view of who we are and what we do, and we aim to behave in ways that are consistent with our self-image as capable, competent, helpful, and honest individuals.

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The bruising was consistent with a "self-inflicted" injury, according to Bland.

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To motivate consistent decisions in favor of self-care, it is helpful for people notice immediate, experiential rewards, ones that can be tied to enhancing the areas of the life that are most meaningful.

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Earlier, World No.5 Ferrer was his usual consistent self as he eased past Stepanek 6-3 6-4 6-4 to put the defending champions on their way, with victory in two hours 58 minutes.

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The report noted that providing clear, consistent information is critical to building the foundation for a self-sustaining home energy retrofit market that will save consumers money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create high-quality, clean energy jobs.

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For parents who are self-employed, business owners, or in a profession where income is not consistent from year to year, it may be more difficult to provide estimated figures.

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His position is consistent with two key policies of the Obama Administration: a greener economy and energy self-reliance.

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