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Do you find yourself giving in to temptation too easily? What are the four traps that undermine willpower? There are four main traps that undermine willpower: the “I’m-making-progress” trap, the too-much optimism trap, the halo trap, and the moral licensing trap. Learn about the four types of willpower traps and how to stop giving in to temptation.
What is The Willpower Instinct about? What can you learn from Kelly McGonigal’s research? The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal explains how our natural willpower gets compromised by stress, distraction, lack of sleep, not enough exercise, and other external factors. She gives advice on how to improve your self-control and take your willpower back. Continue reading for a brief overview of The Willpower Instinct.
What does it really take to become successful? What are some of the most common traits that all successful people share? If you really want to bring success into your life, you should act accordingly and that means working both hard and smart. Most people aren’t cut out for that kind of dedication which is why most people aren’t successful. The good news is that you can cultivate these qualities through practice and dedication. Here are three traits that successful people have in common.
What are one-minute praisings? How do you give a one-minute praising? What are the benefits of giving immediate feedback? In the book The New One-Minute Manager, a one-minute praising is when you provide immediate, detailed, and personal feedback to your employees. Most managers focus on reprimanding employees when they make mistakes but not enough managers look for things to praise. This is why you should focus on what you’re employees do well rather than on their mistakes.
Do you have a question that you ask yourself every day? How can having a set of questions to ask yourself help spur your life in the desired direction? If you want to build a better life, become more successful, and upgrade your lifestyle, you must constantly challenge your mind, thinking of ways to level up and spot opportunities. To this end, entrepreneur and lifestyle guru Tim Ferriss has a set of 17 questions he regularly asks himself. Without further ado, here are Tim Ferriss’s questions to ask yourself.
Do you wonder how to wake up with energy each morning? Can you imagine having a wake-up routine that made you actually want to get out of bed and face the day with motivation? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod shares his experience and recommendations for a winning wake-up routine. He outlines how much sleep is enough, how to increase your wake-up motivation, and ultimately how to wake up with energy. He provides additional wake-up tips that might surprise you! Read more to learn how to wake up with energy and boost your morning motivation.
Tired of settling for whatever comes your way in life? Feeling directionless and like you have nothing to offer? Ready to find purpose in your life? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod asserts that a lack of purpose leads to a mediocre life. Drawing from his own experience, he offers practical ways for you to find purpose in your life, just as he has in his own. Elrod’s advice can help you overcome both boredom and challenges. Keep reading to learn how to find purpose in your life and take it to a new level.
Do you often find yourself stuck on small everyday worries and annoyances that just wouldn’t go away? How can you break free of this everyday anxiety? Everyday anxiety has the power to take over your thoughts and emotionally exhaust you. Reframe the way you think about your day-to-day worries to take away their negative power. Here are six ways to get a handle on generalized anxiety.
Are you settling for mediocrity rather than reaching your potential? Do you wonder how far you can go in life and fear you might have hit your limit? Are you ready to reach your potential but unsure how to start? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod offers more than encouragement. First, he sets the stage with some sobering statistics. Then he provides three practical steps to break away from the norm and reach your full potential. Read more to discover how you can start reaching your potential.
Do you want to know how to improve your quality of life? Why is knowing the difference between pleasure and enjoyment so important? According to Csikszentmihalyi, the author of Flow, the two best ways to improve your quality of life are to adjust your environment to align with your goals and to adjust your experience. And in order to adjust your experiences in life, it’s important to keep in mind the difference between pleasure and enjoyment. Keep reading to learn how to improve your quality of life with advice from Flow.