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Before you get SMART, know where you’re going and why
You’ve probably heard that you’re more likely to succeed if you set SMART goals, because SMART goals are measurable. In other words, you can tick the boxes as you achieve them. The beauty of this is that each ticked box rewards you with the little dopamine hit needed to get you over the hurdle of […]
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New Problem, New Approach
Every day we have decisions to make. Should I clear up these dishes now and risk being late for that appointment, or prioritise the appointment and deal with the dishes later? Or should I hurry and hope to do both? Normally we don’t think for long; we just default to our usual way of doing […]
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Purpose and Work
Marci Shimoff tells a story about three men on a building site. When asked what they’re doing, the first replies that he is laying bricks. The second replies that he is proud to be practising his trade as a bricklayer. The third replies that he is building a beautiful cathedral. This story demonstrates the different […]
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Rethinking the Hard Times
December is a good time to reflect on the past year and to re-evaluate our life’s direction. As we set intentions for the coming year, we’re acknowledging the importance of making choices and plans in line with our values. However, life rarely proceeds according to our prearranged schedule. There will be external pressures and unforeseen […]
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Being Happy With Who You Are
In the book Presence, Otto Scharmer tells the story of coming home from school at age 16 to find his home in flames. His family had lived in that farmhouse for 200 years and all his belongings were inside, so as he stood there in shock, everything he identified with was going up in smoke. […]