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Sustainable Habit Change for Everyone
Changing our habits is like putting together pieces of a 3D puzzle. We don’t always see how every piece connects to another, but we know that removing one can weaken the puzzle. If we have the right combination of pieces to replace the ones we take out, we can make the puzzle stronger.
Push Past Lazy
Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. Jules Renard It's probably accurate to say that many of us have moments of laziness. Sometimes it's because we've worked long hours, and still need to help children with homework, get everyone...
We’re All Time Travelers
You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.Sammy Davis, Jr. You're standing in front of this door. Behind you are all of the places you've traveled, the people you've met, and the choices that have landed you here. Photo credit: Qimono via Pixabay...
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Do the Impossible
“Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”~ Audrey Hepburn What do you feel is impossible for you to do in your life right now? Have you been considering going back to school? Getting a different job? Changing careers? Changing a bad habit? Whatever...
Unlock the Door
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.~ Confucius If fear is what's holding us back from reaching our full potential, how do we overcome that fear? By...
It’s contagious. Inoculate Yourself.
Have you ever been around someone so angry or unhappy that you began feeling the same way? We all have. Emotions are as contagious as the common cold. We have our mirror neurons to thank for this, but we definitely want those neurons activating! (They're what help us...
Willpower is important, but not critical. Here’s why.
"Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much." John Ortberg By now, most of us have read articles discussing willpower in some form or fashion. There are two areas where researchers tend to agree. First, willpower is like a muscle. It...
Increase Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation is one of learning's most precious resources. It bolsters us to stick out the tough moments of a challenge and pursue what we love to do.Rachel Simmons That sounds great, but how do we increase or even get intrinsic motivation? This particular...
Mindset is Your “1” thing
What happens when we go from thinking only about ourselves to thinking from the perspective of others? We grow in empathy and that empathy can develop into compassion. Compassion is actionable. It's also a choice that we have to make. It's deciding to acknowledge...
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