We’d all like life to be easier. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it’s not. The fact that bigger successes are so challenging limits your competition in life. Most people would rather order a pizza and watch a movie from the couch. There aren’t many people with the willingness to work consistently on…
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When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the army, leading the charge and taking the brunt of any enemy attacks. That’s what it means to be a leader in comic books and…
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Most of us wish we had more willpower. We’re not very good at doing the things we don’t like doing. Willpower is in limited supply, so it must be used wisely. It’s possible to build your willpower reserves by holding yourself to a standard or enduring misery. Neither is particularly…
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Don’t feel 100% great about yourself? Join the club. Most of us could use a little boost regarding our opinions of ourselves. Affirmations can be an effective way to boost your self-esteem. The key to using affirmations is to state them in the positive and to use them religiously. It…
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Without boundaries in a romantic relationship, you’ll constantly be upsetting each other. Is it okay for to have dinner with an ex? Is it okay to plan a trip to Mexico without consulting your partner? Some relationships would be fine with this, but others definitely wouldn’t. Think of boundaries as…
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Strong and healthy relationships depend on developing a sense of rapport. Rapport is that feeling you get when you mentally connect with somebody. Sometimes it happens effortlessly, like when you meet your childhood best friend on the school bus or start talking with your future spouse at a block party.…
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A good life is the result of wise decisions. A life filled with negative consequences is the result of poor decisions. It might be impossible to make good decisions every time, but you can significantly raise your odds! Do you have a decision-making process, or do you fly by the…
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We all get caught up in daily routines that we don’t put very much thought into. Take some time to think about all the routines you currently do on a daily basis that are almost second nature. Things like brushing your teeth, pouring a cup of coffee, and even pushing…
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There are plenty of time-management and organization systems. But right now, there’s one organizational tool that’s very much “in vogue” and doing the rounds on Instagram and across productivity/self-improvement blogs. That tool is the bullet journal. The bullet journal is ideal for business professionals or anyone who just wants to…
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How can you know if you’re doing well? It’s not fair to yourself to compare your situation to that of your friends, family, or peers. There’s no set path for life, but there are clues that can let you know if you’re doing well. It’s worth the time to assess…
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