Self-Improvement Archives

How to Overcome the Desire for Immediate Gratification

How can the desire for immediate gratification lead to procrastination? Is it possible to overcome your aroused-state desires to pursue long-term goals? Procrastination stems from your aroused-state desires for immediate gratification. This can lead to the abandonment of long-term goals, such as pushing off your diet to have a slice of cake. However, these tendencies can be overcome. Keep reading to learn how to overcome your desire for immediate gratification.

5 Motivational Quotes From The Inner Game of Tennis

Are you looking for inspirational The Inner Game of Tennis quotes? What can the book teach you about improving your game? These The Inner Game of Tennis quotes discuss major themes of the book like the two selves, focus, and relaxed concentration. You can reference these quotes when you are working on your own mental tennis game. Keep reading for five amazing The Inner Game of Tennis quotes.

The 3 Best Ways to Stop Procrastinating

What are the best ways to stop procrastinating? How can you make your aroused state self align with your cool state self? Procrastination happens when your aroused state acts in conflict with your cool state self and you act irrationally. Although you can’t control your aroused self, you can put measures in place to guide yourself in the right direction. Continue below for the three best ways to stop procrastinating.

Start Planning for Your Future in Your Twenties

Why is planning for your future so important? How can you make sure your life plans stay on track? When you’re planning for your future, it’s important to keep your own timeline in mind. Letting time slip away is a mistake, and you’ll need to start your plan early. Read more about planning for your future in your twenties.

Tennis Mastery: Perfecting Mental and Physical Skills

Is tennis mastery possible? What do you have to do to become a great tennis player? Tennis mastery depends on two things: your physical, technical skills and techniques; and your mental state. In his book, Tim Gallwey calls this the inner game. Read more about tennis mastery and how to achieve it.

Therapy Saved Barack and Michelle’s Marriage

Why did Michelle Obama think she and Barack’s marriage was falling apart? What steps did they take to save it? When Barack Obama became an Illinois State Senator, Michelle was left to do the job of a single parent while trying to pursue her own career. This eventually put such a strain on the Obamas’ marriage that Michelle didn’t know if it would last. Keep reading to learn about Barack and Michelle’s marriage and how they managed to save it.

Self Coaching: Be Open to Learning Without Criticism

What is self coaching? How can it help you improve as a tennis player? Self coaching is the way you evaluate your game and your openness to learning. We often refer to this as coachability, but self coaching is also important. Read more about self coaching and how you can use learning to improve your game.

Relaxed Concentration: Focus Without Judgment

What is relaxed concentration? How can it improve your game? Relaxed concentration is the idea that you can have focus without trying too hard, or psyching yourself out. When you’re using relaxed concentration, it’s important not to be judgmental. Read more about relaxed concentration and what it means in tennis.

Focus on What You Can Control, Accept What You Can’t

What do you do when things don’t go your way? Do you ruminate about the what-ifs or do you focus on what you can control? When life throws curveballs, many people get stuck in the dysfunctional patterns of thinking, ruminating about what happened, and imagining what would be if things turned out differently. But focusing on the things you can’t change wastes your energy and demoralizes the spirit. Instead, accept what is and focus on what you can control. Here is how to reorient your thinking to focus on what you can control.

Radical Acceptance: Not for Destructive Behaviors

Does accepting yourself mean accepting your destructive behaviors as part of who you are? What does Radical Acceptance say about facing your failures? There are many misconceptions about Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance is about freeing yourself from judgment, so many take that as permission to continue harmful behaviors. However, Radical Acceptance teaches you that it’s impossible to change yourself without first knowing yourself. Continue reading to learn why Radical Acceptance is not an excuse to continue destructive behaviors.