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How to Filter and Apply Self-Help Advice for Personal Growth
I love self-help and personal development content. It decentralizes valuable knowledge and empowers people to grow into better versions of themselves. I cannot imagine living in a society where a minority of people hoard practical and useful information. After all, knowledge is power! The problem with the proliferation of information is that we have become…
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Cultivating Self-Complexity: Nuanced Identity For Resilience And Success
Anyone who has lost a job to which they had dedicated their life will tell you that it felt like their world was ending. A low level of self-complexity exacerbated their predicament. Similarly, anyone who devoted themselves to a relationship only to have it end will tell you about feeling completely and utterly lost. I…
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11 Questions to Get Unstuck and Prioritize
A Path to Clarity and Productivity Asking ourselves questions is one the easiest ways to get our minds into problem-solving mode. And asking the right questions can profoundly impact how we navigate life. Good questions propel us forward and open up possibilities. When you ask yourself a question, your brain is on a quest to…
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Choose Your Words Wisely: The Power of Our Statements & Questions
It is surprising how many statements and rhetorical questions we repeat on autopilot, with little thought about their implications. Monitoring what we say for a few days can reveal some disturbing patterns we may not be fully aware of. An interesting aspect of being a parent is that I ruthlessly censor my comments around my…
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Why Scope Creep Happens and What to Do About It
In my last post, I came clean about over-commitment and stretching myself a little too thin. I introduced the concept of scope creep and offered a candid account of my self-imposed pressure. You can likely relate. It turns out this is a common issue that affects people and companies alike. We collectively suffer from an optimism…
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Scope Creep and Over-Commitment (Wake up Call)
Lately, I have been slowly drowning in a sea of activities, appointments, personal goals, and bursts of creative ambition. There is always so much to do and insufficient energy to do it all well. I feel over-committed and stretched thin. Best of all, I did this to myself. The funny thing is that I enjoy everything…
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Embrace Creativity: 5 Ways to Unleash Your Potential
Not too long ago, I thought people fit squarely into one of two camps: creative or analytical. Some people did liberal arts in college, while others went straight toward accounting. In my mind, the division was clear. I was always told I was good at math, so I internalized this idea. I firmly believed that…
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How To Harness The Power Of New Starts
There is something magical about new beginnings. I love the feeling of a fresh start. New Year is notoriously an inspirational time for many. It brings about feelings of hope, possibility, and renewal. It’s also fascinating how we can change or completely reinvent ourselves when we start a new job, move to a new city,…
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How to Create Margin in Your Life
Lately, I have found myself vacillating between highly productive days and sheer exhaustion with a healthy dose of mental fog. I am doing a lot of things I am excited about. But I have packed so much into my days that I have practically eliminated any margin from my life. Many people are overwhelmed, overcommitted,…
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Reflect for Growth: How to Develop a Reflective Practice
Do you ever take a step back and truly reflect on who you are and what drives your decisions? Developing a strong reflective practice can unlock your potential and change your life. Productivity advice often focuses on systems, techniques, and tools designed for a non-descript, overly rational human being who always follows optimal behavior. These…
