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The Ultimate Short-Term Goal Setting Guide: Achieving Success One Step at a Time

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Setting goals is an essential step in the journey towards success. Whether it’s personal or professional, having a clear destination in mind is crucial to help you move forward. However, not all goals are created equal. Some are long term, while others are short term. In this article, we will focus on the latter, providing …

Transform Your Life with Short-Term Goals: Here’s Why You Need Them Now

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It seems like most of you enjoyed the article about having short-term goals. Here are 5 more. Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in life, without any real direction or purpose? Many people struggle with this, but the good news is that setting and achieving short-term goals can help you …

Why Caring for Your Mental Health Leads to a Better Life

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Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being that often gets overlooked or ignored. It refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and it impacts how we think, feel, and behave in our daily lives. In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety are becoming increasingly common, investing in your mental health …

Why Honesty with Ourselves is Critical for Personal Growth

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As human beings, we are often our own harshest critics. We set high standards for ourselves and can be quick to judge our own shortcomings. However, in order to truly grow and improve, it is crucial that we approach self-reflection with honesty and integrity. The Importance of Honesty in Self-Reflection One of the biggest obstacles …

How to Break the Cycle of Self-Centeredness and Embrace Altruism

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Self-centeredness, the act of prioritizing one’s own interests over others, is a common mindset in modern society. However, this type of thinking can lead to long-term anxiety, depression, and suffering. The cure for self-centeredness is altruism, which involves putting others before oneself. But what is altruism and how does it help combat the negative effects …

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Jog Your Way to Better Mental Health: The Benefits of Vitamin D and Brain Chemicals

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Jogging is a popular form of exercise that has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. In this article, we will explore how jogging is beneficial to mental health, specifically in regards to getting vitamin D and the release of the chemicals endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. Vitamin D Vitamin …

Taming the Inner Dragon: How to Overcome Anxiety and Live Fearlessly

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I’ll use an analogy of a prominent psychologist, Jordan Peterson, to describe anxiety. Anxiety can feel like a dragon that lives inside of us, breathing fire and causing chaos in our lives. This dragon represents our instinctual fears and insecurities, and it can become agitated when we face challenges or uncertain situations. But this dragon …

5 Reasons Why Writing Short-Term Goals is Important and Helpful

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Setting goals is an essential part of personal growth and development. Whether it’s for your career, relationships, health, or financial well-being, having a clear vision of what you want to achieve can give you direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. However, just having a goal in your mind is not enough. To increase your …