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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

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Lesson 1: Motivation to keep going and do whatever it takes As with anything in life, the drive to achieve a goal is a huge motivator to get things done. I think what’s helped me over the years to stay motivated is having something on the calendar, whether that’s a race or a big adventure with friends,” she says. “I

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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

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And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Rewards are often seen as something that comes at the end of a big project or goal. It’s not just personal goals that need rewards, either. Why should I reward myself?

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Stay on Track for Productivity

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You can mark these blocks on your email calendar—Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar, for instance—so it sends you reminders to stop and start. Mariana Abeid-McDougall , owner of Dreams into Goals Writing , identifies plenty of tools that can stop your dilly-dallying. helps you work more efficiently. Sidestep time traps.

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Top Silent Meditation Retreats for Mindful Rejuvenation in 2023

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Be sure to check each organization’s calendar to find the right silent meditation retreat program to meet your mindful goals of silence and rejuvenation. Currently, they offer weekly five-day silent meditation retreats with goals including stress reduction, better sleep and improved happiness.

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World Class Assistants Experience Real Results

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While training another wonderful group of World Class Assistants last week I learned so much as I opened my ears to what these assistants were saying. Each of them had attended my World Class Assistant Part 1 program and they were now back for Part 2. First let me share a picture of my wonderful World Class Assistant Part 2 Graduates.

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Successful Assistants Combine Left and Right Brain Thinking

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I still teach Adminology in our World Class Assistant™ certification and designation course because it never changes. Let’s take for example the task of meeting planning or calendaring for your executive. During our World Class Assistant™ course, I also talk about optimization in relation to Art + Science. Does this make sense?

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Your Relationship with Work Is Competing with Your Personal Relationships—It Doesn’t Have to

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It is possible to have success in both without sacrificing your goals for either. This can be as small as allocating one evening to meeting someone new or participating in a social activity, be it a workout class or checking out the new museum exhibit. Make relationship-focused goals.

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