We all know goals are important, especially long-term goals. But as we focus on long-term goals, we sometimes forget the many things we must accomplish in order to reach our goals. Goals like graduating from college, reaching $1 million dollars in net worth, losing 100 pounds, … [Read more...] about The Importance of Having Short-term Goals
Productivity
How to Set Up Your Workspace for Maximum Productivity
Crime novelist Dame Agatha Christie once wrote, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” But for most of us, getting started is the hardest thing. It is not uncommon for some people to observe a “ritual” before commencing the day’s activities. Perhaps a quick workout, an … [Read more...] about How to Set Up Your Workspace for Maximum Productivity
Interesting Facts About Your Habits
Many of the things you do on a daily basis is based on habit. From brushing your teeth and showering when you first get up to eating right after you get home, these actions are largely automatic. These habits make your life easier because it saves your brain from having to … [Read more...] about Interesting Facts About Your Habits
The Habit Loop: The Concept That Explains How Habits Form
In Charles Duhigg's book, The Power of Habit, the idea of the habit loop was a quintessential part of the narrative. The idea of the habit loop is that every habit is made up of three essential parts, the cue (or trigger), the routine, and the reward. For me, the idea led to a … [Read more...] about The Habit Loop: The Concept That Explains How Habits Form
Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill
I used to think that mental toughness is an innate ability, or something that is forged entirely through childhood. But I found out that it is not the case. Rather, mental toughness is a skill. Just like any other skill, it can be learned. And to become competent at any … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill