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How to Actually Follow Through with Long-Term Goals
I know all too well what it’s like to start the day off with the best intentions only to flake faster than a day-old croissant. Because let’s face it, knowing how to actually follow through on goals is hard. Especially the long-term ones. And there always seems to be some external factor at play that prevents you from following through. Like when I was going to sit down and write an article, but couldn’t because my inbox was exploding and I just had to spend the next hour answering emails. Or when I was going to make a healthy lunch to bring to work but there just wasn’t enough time…
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Transformative New Year’s Resolution Ideas That Will Stick
There seems to be two extremes when it comes to New Year’s resolution ideas: Those who think they’re pointless, and those who hang all their hopes and dreams on them. (And usually give up on them within days.) I think somewhere in the middle is where the magic can happen. Yes, personal development is something you can (and should) focus on any time of the year, not just New Year’s Day. But for many, the new year is a natural springboard for launching some new healthy habits. So if Jan 1 is motivating you to make some positive changes, go ahead and take advantage! ** My blog posts contain affiliate…
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Why Motivation for Fitness Starts with Mindset
I had no motivation for fitness in my younger years, but I had been blessed with a relatively high metabolism back then. It was something a shock when the weight started to creep on in my mid-twenties. It started innocently enough. A couple of pounds gained over the holidays. A size up in pants each time I went shopping. But then I started to feel sluggish, unmotivated, and struggled with long stretches of low mood that bordered on depression. I attributed it all to the normal stresses of life. Then I got on the scale one day in my early thirties and realized that a decade of working a desk…
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5 Life-Changing Personal Development Books to Read This Year
I was always on the lookout for new books to read when I was younger. At one point in my early twenties, I was averaging a book a week. But the habit waned as I neared my thirties and got swept up with work and other responsibilities. Then I went on a week-long vacation to the Caribbean this past winter and rediscovered my love of reading. I read three novels during my stay! After my vacation was over, I vowed that I would reestablish a reading habit. I committed to reading at least two new books a month. So far, I’ve been able to stick to this goal through the…
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The Top 3 Career Mistakes That Are Holding You Back
Your “career path” can seem like this mystical, esoteric thing. After all, there’s no tried and true guidebook that dictates a clear “career path” for anybody. No matter what the industry, there will always be some variation as to how you will get to where you’re going. No, it’s less of a path and more a labyrinth. Except instead of having to contend with menacing Muppets ruled by David Bowie, you must navigate the nuances of office politics while still making a positive impression on senior management. It’s no wonder then, that so many of us lose our way when trying to reach our long term career goals. But while…
Achieving and balancing your fitness & career goals
