Have you ever had a goal that no matter how hard you worked or how many hours you dedicated or how many affirmations you chanted, just didn’t seem to make any progress? Despite all your best effort, it felt like you were running on a treadmill — working hard but not going anywhere. When I …
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Stoicism is a school of ancient Greek philosophy that advocates self-control and reason. Stoics believe we can control our emotions by understanding what they are and the way in which we react to them, training ourselves to be calm in stressful situations. Adopting the following 5 practices from stoic philosophy will help you start your …
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If you’re wondering how to not waste your life, this video is for you. You’ll learn how to get the most out of this one short time on earth and how to redeem yourself from choices you may have made in the past through your present actions. The article was originally written by Niklas Göke. …
The other day, I struggled with self-discipline. I warred with myself, negotiated, revisited arguments, made imaginary pro and con lists, and eventually realized that no, I could not get out of my daily workout. This happens pretty much every day, actually. 5 o’clock rolls around — my designated time for exercise — and I start to wonder: do I …
In life, everyone encounters hardships. Some will be big, and others will be small. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, getting laid off, heartbreak, divorce, or even just putting orange juice in this morning’s cereal instead of milk, there will be tough times. When these difficult times inevitably arrive, we can either choose …
Does your head hurt? Are you unable to sleep because your mind is racing nonstop with thoughts of the past and future? If so, then you might be one of the millions who suffers from an overactive brain. Overthinking can have a huge impact on your life – affecting everything from your productivity at work …
There’s probably nothing more frustrating than knowing an exam is on the horizon, knowing you need to study for it, and completely lacking any motivation to actually sit down and get started. Studying is one of those things that’s easy to lose motivation for. It can seem overwhelming, impossible, and never-ending. “Studying” as an idea …
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If you’re looking for a way to improve yourself, but don’t know where to start, it may be helpful to try improving by 1% each day. With every passing day, you’ll notice the change in your life as you improve in one area or another. If you are able to continue this process of improvement …
Do you struggle to maintain focus on important tasks? Does your mind wander as soon as you sit down to work? Do you turn to your phone, or Youtube (yes, WE SEE YOU), TikTok, or Twitter, to distract yourself from a project for your boss? What about watching too much TV or reading so much …
In a 2009 Harvard study, Christoph Randler discovered that people who woke up early in the morning were more proactive in solving problems than those who were late risers. He describes proactivity as “the willingness and ability to take action to change a situation to one’s advantage.” Sounds like a great thing to have, right? …
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