While there can be legitimate excuses for not getting something done, saying we tried is often used as a first-line cop-out to avoid work we should have already done. Trying in most circumstances isn’t enough. We need to be realistic and honest with ourselves about how much effort we are […]
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Being comfortable is never a bad thing, but if what we’re doing with our lives doesn’t align with what we want to do, then it’s time to reflect. If there’s something you want to accomplish, like starting your own business, for example, but you’re still doing a job you don’t […]
Happy Thoughts: January 15, 2021 at 11:48AM
Struggling with motivation is very common, especially now with many of us working from home. Feeling unmotivated and procrastinating can be challenging to deal with, but the more you follow these tips, the easier it gets over time. The first and most important part of being motivated is recognizing why […]
Happy Thoughts: January 13, 2021 at 10:47AM
Perfectionism is produced by the inherent tension of wanting our work to be at its best quality. It can bring on a lot of stress and make us feel like we can never get anything done. Here are five tips to overcome perfectionism: 1- Explore trade-offs between effort and results. […]
Happy Thoughts: January 08, 2021 at 01:00PM
Learning to have better conversations can help us build more confidence to go out and meet new people. One of the most common conversation struggles is actually keeping the conversation going without long awkward pauses. Asking questions is a great tool to keep a conversation going a bit longer. Once […]
Happy Thoughts: January 06, 2021 at 12:43PM
For many, releasing and expressing negative thoughts can remove their power. Writing, creating art, or talking to someone who can listen is a great way to release our thoughts. Although this might not work for everyone as it can amplify negative thoughts for some, the point is to not avoid […]