Do you exercise your personal freedom? I realize that you may not feel free, but everyone has personal freedom to some extent. Yet, not all of us put that freedom to use. Instead, too many people jail themselves with concern about what others think of them, expect them to do, or believe they should do. […]
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It’s time to approach self-improvement from a positive viewpoint. Love and accept yourself enough to change. Don’t shame and criticize yourself into transformation. I’ve been involved in self-improvement since I was in my late 20s. Some call this self-growth or self-development. Whatever name you use, we are talking about personal change. And that’s a good
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Our society perpetuates the belief that you must overcome numerous hurdles to succeed. These might include high levels of skill or knowledge, large amounts of time, vast quantities of money, and connections with the right people. While some of this may be true, only one real obstacle blocks the way to your success in any
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If you want transformation, change your identity. This is the most effective way to create quick and long-lasting change. Choose who to be. Then be that person. Indeed, your identity choices impact the success you achieve in any life arena. As I see it, your identity is the birthing place for your habits, behavior, mindset,
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Does life seem harder now than previously? And do you currently struggle more than in the past to maintain a positive mindset and be self-disciplined enough to follow through on commitments and achieve goals? You are not alone if you answered “yes” to both questions. I received an email recently from Brendon Burchard, founder of
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I’ve been an equestrian most of my life. So, I was pleased recently to hear James Wedmore say, “We spend most of our lives trying not to fall off the horse. But that’s not the point. Life is about falling off the horse.” What a perfect metaphor for what life is about, I thought. Life
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I don’t like being called a “control freak.” If I’m being honest, though, I have to admit I like to feel in control. Yet, trying to control everything all the time is hard, and most of us want things to be easy. I know I do. So, I’ve stopped trying to control everything. Instead, I
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At the beginning of January, you dream about and take action toward whatever you want to create in the New Year—your New Year goals. You imagine all your desires fulfilled, but as the months pass, your frustration mounts because your desires remain unfulfilled. The reason is simple: you have not made room for anything new
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Good intentions aren’t enough to ensure the achievement of your New Year’s goals. If they were, more people would make good on their intentions. But, instead, only about eight percent of those who set goals in December actually achieve them. And the reason why is simple: On January 1, they possess the same identity as
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Some people love novelty and variety. They seek out things that are new and different. Yet, others prefer the same ol’ same ol’. They like life to be predictable and known and avoid anything new or different. You drive through life in a rut if you avoid novelty and variety. You navigate down the same
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If you want a deep awareness of your commitments, look at your identity and behavior. Both reflect your commitments. With that knowledge, you can then choose new commitments that better serve you. Consider this: If you often spend quiet time in nature—a behavior, you are committed to spending quiet time in nature and consider yourself
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When you make a choice, do you stick with that decision? Or do you waffle? If you change your mind repeatedly, then you haven’t really decided. Or you’ve chosen to not choose. So, how do you make a choice and stick to it? Good question, and one I grappled with recently. But I found a
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