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The Surprising Truth: Motivation Often Follows Action

We’ve all been in situations when we know we should get started on work or move toward a goal, but we don’t have the motivation to take the initial step toward achieving either. We keep our fingers crossed, expecting the next wave of inspiration to carry us forward magically. What if, on the other hand, ...

Haidene Go

Motivation comes before action.

7 Effective Ways to Overcome Obstacles and Move Forward In Life

Life is full of challenges and setbacks that can throw you off your course. Whether it’s dealing with illness, financial struggles, or the loss of a loved one, these obstacles can be mentally and emotionally draining. In this article, discover the common mental barriers or obstacles that keep you from becoming the best version of ...

Viena Abdon

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Habits Vs. Goals and Why You Need Both

What are habits, and what are goals? Why do you need both? To achieve something, it’s essential to learn about both. Habits and goals are essential to becoming successful. It is hard to become successful in life without practice to help you achieve your goals. If you’re in the process of self-betterment and trying to ...

Mike West

Goals.

6 Obstacles Preventing You From Achieving Your Personal Goals

Everybody has personal goals. You may need more money, a promotion, better health, or a more stable relationship. Whatever your end goal, the path to success has many obstacles. When things don’t go your way, your first instinct may be to blame external obstacles holding you back: the economy, the government, partners, friends, etc. Of ...

Nathan Machoka

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Never Give Up: Failure Is the Beginning of Great Success

In the Universal Manual of Life, if such a book is ever written, one of the first pieces of advice to top the list for everyone could well be: In life, never give up! Perseverance and faith in yourself nearly always lead to success. Turning seeming failure into success An economic crisis turned a successful ...

Emma Lu

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Time Management: Monitor Your Daily Activities to Accomplish More

There are so many tasks and activities to complete every single day, and time flies by very quickly. Managing your valuable time is something you can learn how to do to increase your productivity, achievements, and success. For better time management, you may find these tips helpful to track your progress throughout the day.  “Time ...

Armin Auctor

Time Management is a valuable skill everyone can learn.

Do Not Share Your Goals With Others

We’ve all felt that rush at some point in our lives. You feel this sudden jolt of energy to start something new. It could be the idea to write a screenplay for a movie, lose weight, start your own YouTube channel, or any number of other goals. You find a new interest and you just ...

Raven Montmorency

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