Realizing Success Through Empowerment
So many times when things go badly in our lives we find ourselves wondering how we ended up in such a bad situation, or who is to blame. These are self-defeating mindsets that limit our ability to recover, or to succeed.
Instead of developing a defeatist attitude when something goes awry, try to adjust to a [...]
Beating Procrastination is Easy – Once You Get Moving
One of the biggest difficulties for most people to overcome is procrastination. We all have things we dread doing, and it is so much easier to come up with excuses not to do those things, or find other more pressing things to take care of, all as a means of avoidance. Then we look at [...]
The Moment of Truth
The following is an extract from one of my fave movies - A Few Good Men (or as it’s known here in Australia - Three Grouse Blokes):
Jessep (Jack): “You want answers?”
Kaffee (Tom): “I think I’m entitled to them.”
Jessep: “You want answers?”
Kaffee: “I want the truth!”
Jessep: “You can’t handle the truth! Son, we live in a [...]
7 Insanely Simple Ways to Ensure Your Project Gets Done
When you had a paper due at 2pm, you got it in on time. Whether it was for your professor or your boss, there was outside pressure.
Today however, many of your goals are only due to yourself. With no one watching over your shoulder, will you have the motivation and drive to complete something tough?
Let [...]
13 Things to Avoid When Changing Habits
I’ve learned a lot about changing habits in the last 2 1/2 years, from quitting smoking to taking up running and GTD and vegetarianism and waking early and all that. I could go on, of course, but you get the picture.
I’ve not only learned a lot about what you should do when changing habits, but [...]
How to Boost your Afternoon Energy with a Power Nap
Power naps are a great way to give yourself a shot of physical and mental energy in the middle of your day. Even when you get a good night’s sleep, sometimes your body just needs a rest in the middle of the day.
The beauty of power naps is they do not have to be long, [...]
