A business owner I know reads 50 books per year. He can barely remember the titles, let alone apply anything he learned. Another reads just 12 books per year but each one directly influences a strategic decision in his company. The difference comes down to intention. Most professionals approach business books like they’re collecting stamps. …
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MOST people don’t struggle with working out, they struggle with sticking to it. Motivation feels exciting at first, but it fades quickly. Life gets busy, work drains your energy, and weather, stress, and low mood all make it easy to skip “just one” workout… which can easily turn into several. “The truth is consistency has …
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I walked into my mom’s kitchen and saw a 24 by 24 whiteboard on the fridge, covered in writing in nearly every color of the rainbow. The days of the week were written across the top, and down the side were meals and snacks. Each space had a meal plan plus the calorie count. Three …
Surprisingly few people have a clear idea of where they want to go in life and who they want to be. Even fewer people have spent some time actually laying out their vision and creating a system to help them work towards it consistently. To many, mapping out their life vision may seem a little …
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If you really want to make something out of your life, you need to set realistic, achievable goals. We’re not saying you should stop dreaming big, we’re just saying you should start small and be more realistic. Do you have a five-year plan? Are you clear about where you’re headed in life right now? Do you know …
If you’ve ever carried the same goals from year to year—telling yourself that this will be the year you finally start—only to find yourself stuck again, you’re in good company. So many people experience this quiet frustration: the dream that lingers, the plan that never takes shape, and the nagging sense that life is moving …
If you have a complicated relationship with goal setting, you’re not alone. According to a study on New Year’s resolutions by Statistic Brain, only 45 percent of Americans usually set New Year’s goals, and 38 percent never do. Of those who did set goals, only 75 percent made it through the first week. Why do …
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22 minutes into what I had been told was a 4.5-hour hike, I thought about quitting. I looked up at the trail ahead and it was steep… really, really, steep. I looked back the way I had come, already feeling the burn in my legs and lungs. I had told several people I was doing …
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TL;DR: Goals don’t just happen—you’ve got to set them with intention and check in regularly to stay on track. These 51 journal prompts help you get crystal clear on what you actually want, identify what’s holding you back, and review your progress like a pro. Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth. It …
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Many moons ago, I went to business school and worked in the world of marketing & sales, so naturally I thought I knew a thing or two about goal setting. That’s until I came across Danielle Laporte’s The Desire Map and realized that my wellness goal setting process was missing a very important ingredient – heart. SMART …
