Summer is never the easiest time to stay motivated. Summer in the middle of a pandemic? It’s a miracle entrepreneurs are managing to get anything done at all. But when we recently asked our 2.7 million Twitter followers for their best tips to stay motivated, it’s clear that lots of you out there are going to …
From shortening your workouts to factoring in ‘white space’, experts share how to win back time. Don’t check emails first thing “It is too tempting to think, ‘I’ll quickly answer this email,’ which ultimately leads to ‘quickly’ getting back to that colleague and so on. Before you know it, most the morning has passed and your …
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There’s a scene in director Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of The Sword where the mage looks at Bedivere, a formative member of the resistance, and says: “If you want him to think big, give him something big to think about.” In a bid to convince Arthur that he is the rightful king, she sends …
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When life gets difficult and unbearable, sometimes your only option is to take things “one day at a time.” You can’t change everything overnight – and you can’t change yourself overnight. Self-improvement is constantly reminding yourself of the power of taking baby steps. A small step forward is better than nothing at all, and how you identify …
We know that keeping ourselves physically fit is important. Regular exercise is good for our minds and our bodies. And whether you’re a dedicated fitness buff or just getting started, it turns out that your fitness routine could benefit from taking a cue from the business world. Specifically, setting goals. And — even more specifically — setting SMART goals. SMART …
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When it comes to reaching goals, people tend to fall into four main groups based on how differently they take action. Here is a simple diagram of what the four groups are. The majority of people who fail to achieve a goal, are often those who belong to group B and C. That is, the …
High achievers don’t just stumble upon success – they cultivate it with intentional actions and mindful habits. Morning routines are a common thread among these high-flyers. They understand that how you start your day can set the tone for everything that follows. So, what are these morning routines that set high achievers apart from others? …
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The more thought you invest into setting priorities before you begin a task, the faster you will get the important things done. The more important and valuable the task is to you, the more motivated you are to overcome procrastination and launch yourself into the job. William Matthews said, “The first law of success is concentration …
Where success is concerned, self-control clearly matters. A Perspectives in Psychological Science study shows self-control outdoes talent in predicting academic success. A 40-year study published in American Scientist determined self-control strongly predicts adult success, regardless of socioeconomic background or even intelligence. Can you develop greater self-discipline? Sure. But it’s really, really hard. Self-discipline implies requires gratification–doing this, so someday I can have that. Self-discipline requires some degree of self-denial: I want to stay in …
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As we enter 2024, we are reminded of this great opportunity for a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions have become a tradition for so many of us, and social science researchers suggest days like this represent critical times for considering and adopting new habits and interventions. Goals typically require behavioral change, which is one reason why …
