Do you have a dream that you’ve just been too busy to think through and plan for? Well, if you’re like a lot of people, you’re in a period of forced isolation that’s given you the gift of extra time. Consider using it to propel yourself forward once the crisis passes. Here’s an approach. Clarify your desired […]
Read More →There seems to be a sense of guilt associated with being bored. We’ve come to believe that we’re only productive if our minds are actively occupied. But Manoush Zomorodi, the host of TED Radio Hour says boredom stimulates our minds in a very important way. When we do things that don’t require intense thought, like folding laundry […]
Read More →The great Zig Ziglar said, “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” Think about that. If you’ve thought through how to achieve your goals, before you take one action step, you’re well on your way. Many think the secret to achieving is the doing. But I agree with Zig. Without planning, anticipating obstacles and charting a realistic path, the […]
Read More →Robert Collier, one of America’s original success authors, said, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” While that’s a message I communicate often via Office Talk, it bears repeating. It’s good to remind ourselves that we can’t do it all at once. We may not be able to see all the […]
Read More →A study at the University of Basel in Switzerland suggests that if you set attainable goals, you’ll experience more satisfaction. The findings imply that setting goals that you believe you can achieve will make you feel more in control, which will lead to greater well-being. As you and I know from experience, setting attainable goals is […]
Read More →“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” This proverb, attributed to Buddhists, speaks to the very nature of the laws of attraction. When we’re poised to take on something new, we begin noticing things around us that can move us toward our goals. Our brains, bombarded with incalculable stimuli, are selective about what […]
Read More →How to Get Specific When Setting Goals It’s easy to lose your way when you’re trying to achieve a big, ambitious goal. But with the right plan, like the one Dr. Heidi Grant offers on Oprah.com, you’ll stay focused and steadily move forward. Grant suggests these five steps. First, write down your goal. Lose weight, […]
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