Being perfect is inhuman. We are imperfect humans. And we all do ‘human’ in our very own way. Perfection is boring and lacks personality. If everyone were perfect, things would be less colorful and interesting. People like other people not because they are perfect, but because they are not. Not despite their imperfection, but because […]
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Productive feelings move you closer to outcomes you want. But productive feelings don’t always feel pleasant. And sometimes unproductive feelings feel quite good. It’s not about positive (or negative) feelings, It’s about productive (and unproductive) feelings. Endless hours on your phone may feel pleasant, but that is not productive. Being out of your comfort zone
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Deliberately choose what gets your attention so that you will become more productive. Know your priorities. Identify the items on your to-do list that are a priority. This will ensure that you are not wasting your energy on something else. Put yourself in charge of your attention. Create blocks of time where you don’t use
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You’re the only thing standing in your own way. People often self-sabotage if they’re not mindful, wise, and willing. People invite problems into their lives through their own poor choices, apathy, indecision, arrogance, anxiety, selfishness, and other traits they would rather not discuss. Choose today to fight against who you once were (or are) and become who
Remaining cool under pressure can be wonderful. At the same time, your unruffled nature could also be mistaken as nonchalance or a lack of interest. Don’t assume that the other people know that you are taking the situation seriously. Communicate about how you are approaching the problem — even if you don’t outwardly show that
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Life has its stressful moments. No doubt. But, humor and laughter helps us cope. “If you can find humor in anything, you can survive it.” Being able to see the humor even in the toughest situations helps us tackle our problems with a more positive outlook. Even when you’ve had a tough day – or
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The energy it takes to react to every bad thing that happens to you drains you and stops you from seeing the other good things in life. It’s not the best use of your energy, attention and time. It is not possible to make people like you. You can’t get people to treat you that
You don’t have to react to everything that bothers you. Read More »
So much about how we think about and act with money comes from upbringing. If those thoughts and habits are not serving you well, you can change those. Often, what is needed is a change in how you view and appreciate yourself. This is not easy, but it is integral. Stretch yourself; get out of
Think differently about money and you’ll act differently around money. Read More »
There is a subtle difference between a budget and a spending plan. A spending plan is couched in empowering language and encourages thoughtful financial decisions. You might think of a ‘spending plan’ as a roadmap for how you’ll spend your money, rather than a list of ‘don’ts’ that restrict your spending — even if the
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“Think and Thank”. These are the words on Sir Moses Montefiore’s coat of arms. He was a wealthy philanthropist and activist for causes in Eretz Yisrael and other places in the 1800s (think: Yemin Moshe, Ohel Moshe, Mishkenot Sha’ananim and much more). He lived by the tenet of “Think of all the wonderful things you
