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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Waking up at the last minute and rushing through traffic on your way to work isn’t the best way to start your day. It isn’t only stressful in that moment, but it can leave you feeling fatigued, and even immunocompromised. The morning habits we get into set the tone for our productivity, energy, health and mood. …
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