How do some people seem to take charge of their lives while others struggle? How are these people always in a productive, easy groove and seemingly immune to adversity? People like this apparently buck the trend of “just getting by,” maybe possessing a top-secret formula for success. Somehow, they found a way around roadblocks to …
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Every person that has ever accomplished anything significant has used some form of goal setting. I am going to show you a system I have used and shared for years. It is a very simple system. 7 Steps for Setting Goals Step 1: Take the 6 F’s, Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Friends and Fun and list …
This month has been an exciting month for me. I had set a few goals for myself and have completed them! What an exciting achievement! The first goal, as silly as it sounds, was doing 40 puzzles from Oct. 15 to May 1. I know, it’s an odd time frame, but it’s when we are …
You need goals to get things done. However, not every goal is effective. The way that you word your goals will determine whether or not you reach them. When establishing goals, it is important to remember the Four P’s of goal setting. They need to be positive, personal, possible, and prioritized. They Need to Be PositiveWhen you are creating goals, remember …
As Lachlan Brown, the founder of Hack Spirit and an expert in mindfulness and Buddhism, I’ve come to know that success doesn’t necessarily equate to hard work. The secret lies not in the amount of work you put in but rather in the habits you cultivate. It’s all about working smart, not hard. Successful people …
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By trade and by education, I’m a STEM person. More specifically, I’m an industrial engineer, where everything is about planning and mapping the steps needed to achieve a specific goal. These types of structured goal setting techniques work in many situations and for many people. But for me, it always seemed like something was missing …
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We’ve heard loads about the best time-management skills out there and how they can help everyone from college students to working parents. Several studies have shown that with good time-management, you can improve your career, academic performance and well-being. You’ll get more things done and make the most of your limited time. You’ll breeze through your …
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What separates people who achieve their goals from those who don’t? In 2002, Charles R. Snyder, an American professor who specialized in positive psychology, suggested in an influential paper that there are two obstacles: 1) not believing we can achieve our goals, and 2) not identifying the pathways to achieve them. Perhaps the greatest example of this …
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Everyone has something in their life they want to change, whether it’s saving more, eating better or getting off of social media. There are tons of books, videos and podcasts promising to help you achieve your goals, but many people are still struggling to make real change. But Katy Milkman, Wharton professor and author of …
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When we are setting goals and making plans for the future, for what kind of person we wish to be, and what values we wish to live by, psychological barriers can threaten to get in way of taking effective action. Some of those barriers include fear of the unknown (even when it is likely positive), unrealistic or excessive …
