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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Sometimes, it’s the most obvious thing that we miss. In pursuing success, we often forget to prioritize the most fundamental aspect—ourselves. Dr. Jude Emokpare, a physician and wellness advocate, believes that our mental well-being, physical well-being and productivity are three critical components we tend to deprioritize subconsciously. By doing so, he says we’re slowing progress toward …
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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 …
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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I went to the gym this morning and noted this quote on the motivational whiteboard at the entrance: “The Magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.” (Anonymous) I almost didn’t get to the gym today, and most folks would say I have a good excuse. I struggle with chronic lower back pain …
Desmond Tutu once wisely said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” What he meant by this is that everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time. If you’ve ever wanted to …
When people think about discipline, the term willpower usually comes to mind—pushing yourself to work hard or stay focused. But if you actually observe highly disciplined people closely, you’ll notice something striking… Disciplined people don’t rely on willpower. Sure, they make use of it from time to time. But willpower isn’t their main tool for getting things …
