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A Complete Guide to Mastering Consistency

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, one definition of consistency is, “The state or condition of always happening or behaving in the same way.” That may seem a bit boring at first, but the benefits of consistency can bring just the opposite.

Consistency helps to strengthen connections in the brain, so you may be thinking with greater clarity, and developing skills and knowledge through strong neural pathways.

Consistency creates momentum, which becomes a habit that can contribute to lasting change. So by being consistent you can make big strides in the direction of your goals. It tips the scales toward the side of success.

Do These 5 October Tasks or Regret It Forever

365 days.

52 weeks.

12 months.

You can split the calendar year in all manner of ways. There are holidays galore, seasonal change, and so much more besides. October – the 10th month of the year – sits in a unique position. Autumn is well and truly alive, summer is in the rear view mirror and Christmas isn’t too far away. A period for reflection and forward-thinking inspection. Oh, and Halloween. October is a good time to take note of everything that has happened in the 9 months prior, while also cultivating a mind toward the future. The holiday season isn’t too far away, so while Christmas lists are just around the corner, it’s time to focus on your journey.

How to Break Through Your Fear of Failure

Failure is inevitable. It’s going to happen. And it’s probably more common than you think. If you haven’t experienced some form of failure in your life, you probably haven’t stepped too far outside of your comfort zone.

Since failure is something that happens to everyone at some point, you may find some degree of comfort knowing you’re not alone. But if failure is so common, why does it feel so big? Why is failure so hard to accept? Well, maybe it’s not so much the failure itself, but the fear of it. Maybe it’s so difficult because of all of the emotions associated with it.

Build a Resilient Brain to Overcome Any Obstacle

When you are rejected, resilience is there. When life goes wrong at all – guess what? The resilience within picks you up, ready to fight another day. It’s found in the gritty, everyday situations you encounter on a daily basis, whether that’s forcing yourself out of bed or finding your seats in a dark cinema room. It takes inner strength to do what you need to do, let alone achieve success and happiness.

Success and happiness are quantified in different ways. Success may derive from reaching career goals, and happiness could come in the form of meaningful relationships. Whatever it is, the ability to rely on resilience lies at the core. As a result, it mustn’t be neglected. Building a resilient brain helps you overcome obstacles and thrive in life because it allows you to make risky decisions and take risks, all with the knowledge that no matter what happens, you will be okay. Acquiring that isn’t as easy as it seems, but not impossible. Resilience, after all, is a skill you can learn, not necessarily an inherent personality trait.

A Complete Guide to Becoming Highly Productive

Productivity guides are a hot commodity. If you’re a productive worker, you’ll likely get commended. After all, the more work you produce, the more valuable you are, right? While that may be true in a lot of ways, productivity isn’t just for business purposes. A productive person isn’t merely the employee of the month, they’re productive in every sense of the word. A productive friend shows up when needed. A productive partner listens and plans dates. A productive person looks out for themselves and ensures they’re not slacking when it comes to self-care.

Yes, a lack of productivity in a work environment is not a favourable position to be in. Looking further, if you’re not actively working to improve your life, whether that’s via self-betterment or relationships, it can lead to a lack of self-esteem and dwindling confidence. These traits help make productivity a formidable yet sustainable presence in your life, so their absence is potentially very damaging in any pursuit of a long-term goal.

Building Iron Discipline: Achieve Your Goals with Unwavering Willpower

What do you think of when you hear the words, “Iron Discipline” and “Unwavering Willpower”? Superheroes? Some guys at the gym? A trusted Mentor?

Such qualities of great strength, endurance and self control can often seem out of reach. It might seem as if it’s something others are able to achieve, but may be too hard to find for ourselves. If you’re looking outside of yourself, you may struggle to find what you’re looking for, because those qualities come from within.

How to Tap into the Hidden Potential of Your Brain

Have you heard the notion that humans use only 10% of their brains? It’s a common theory, but actually it isn’t really true! The average human brain is full and actively engaged with all of its parts. However that doesn’t mean it’s unable to do more!

By creatively adapting new pathways through skills, knowledge and experiences, you may find hidden potential you never knew existed. But how do you do that?

Supercharge Your Self-Confidence: Avoid These 5 Sneaky Habits!

Confidence is much like the wind. It wields immense power and can sweep you away at a moment’s notice, yet it can fall flat in an instant. Its speed and ferocity change day by day and can alter the way you live your life in small and dramatic ways.

For instance, one day you may feel flat, only for a wave of confidence to wash through and propel you forward into a previously unanticipated state of being. Then there’s the gentle breeze – a stable confidence that continually nudges you in the right direction.

Habit Stacking 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Powerful Habits

Most people have regular routines and habits they do each day. And most of the time, we do them without thinking too much about it. Things like getting out of bed in the morning and having coffee, brushing our teeth, and getting dressed are common habits we do without a lot of preplanning.

Habits are established by consistently connecting neural pathways in our brains that create strong bonds. According to research at Oxford University, the average adult has 41% fewer neurons than the average newborn baby. So why aren’t babies smarter than adults?

How Small Actions Can Create Big Ripples In Your Life

Do you ever wonder how you got where you are? Have you considered the circumstances and events that brought you to this point in your life?

In his book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, Aron Ralston recounts the steps and choices he made that led him ultimately, to a life-threatening situation that changed his life. If anything had been different, it could have resulted in an entirely different outcome.