If you have ever worked really hard toward reaching a goal only to get average results, you know how horrible it feels. And to rub salt in the wound, there are usually a few elite achievers who seemingly work no harder than you who absolutely crush that same goal. It’s frustrating, confusing, and a blow to your ego. I get it. Continue reading
Most people are disappointed for what they have achieved in life within a year. Actually, you can start changing your life for the better this year! It is not really difficult to make and begin the changing. What you just need is to have a plan, execute it, and keep reviewing it to ensure you are on track to achieve your goals. Continue reading
I think there are two ways of motivating yourself.
One is “internalised external authority”.
You create an authority figure in your head. It tells you what to do. It tells you when you’re good enough. And it tells you when you’ve screwed up.
To motivate yourself using your internalised external authority, just embody that voice for a moment. Work out some nice juicy judgements about yourself, as in: “You haven’t been working enough! You need to do this better! Get a better grade! Get a better promotion!”
Then, return to your main self and start working. If you slack off, use your internalised external authority to whip yourself into further action. Continue reading
When it comes to goal setting and motivation, there are a couple of schools of thought:
You should set big, ambitious, audacious goals … ones that challenge you and inspire you
You should set small, easy, minimum targets … ones that you can do without fail every single day
Who’s right? I think that both can be. A big goal (like writing a book, or losing 50lbs) can be really inspiring, but it can also be daunting. Small targets aren’t so inspiring or exciting … but they are reassuringly do-able.
Here’s how to combine both for maximum effect. Continue reading
f you’re like me, you’ve probably read 100 plus self-help articles, tips and books in the past year.
Personal development is an uber popular theme because life is about growth.
Just try to find a person that doesn’t want to improve an area of their life.
Go ahead! Try!
You won’t be able to.
Whether you’re moving towards a goal, discovering your passion, trying to change a bad habit, working on your relationship or developing a spiritual practice, you are seeking growth.
In the history of the world, there has never been a time when access to information has been so readily available. In the personal development field there are a rich array of ideas, suggestions, tips, studies and creative approaches to tackle and jumpstart any personal development theme you seek to improve.
The internet is a personal development haven.
And this is a wonderfully empowering thing!
As long as you apply what you read. Continue reading
It’s irritating. Frustrating. Overwhelming. They say “Follow your dreams”, “Chase your passion”.
And you would. You really would. But there’s a problem. A huge problem.
You have no idea what your “passion” or “dream” is.
Once we know our passion then we can follow it with insane tenacity. The problem isn’t that people hold back from their passion. It’s that you have no clue what your passion is.
If you have no idea what your dream is you can’t follow it.
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