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Goal Setting for Kids: Empowering Future Achievers to Reach Limitless Goals

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Adults achieve greater success by learning how to set goals. In fact, a study conducted by psychology professor Dr. Gail Matthews found that people who simply wrote down their goals “accomplished significantly more” than those who did not. And setting and writing down goals is becoming more commonplace.

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It’s Healthy to Have High Self-Esteem

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People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. If someone is complimenting them or they have done a good job, they have high self-esteem. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. I also have several people I admire and I read their books often.

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The 7 Reasons We Fail

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Losers rationalize and have a book full of excuses to tell you why they couldn’t succeed. Most of us attain our goals only through repeated effort. Succeeding at one goal won’t eliminate all your problems. Poor self-esteem. Poor self-esteem is a lack of self-respect and self-worth.

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How to Practice Gratitude in Your Daily Life

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Evidence has shown that engaging in gratitude practices can help people feel more satisfied in life and boost their self-esteem, according to psychological research. They both share the goal of acknowledging one’s feelings and sensations of goodness in life. Write about a movie that touched your heart and why.

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Start by collecting and consuming funny books, podcasts, movies, YouTube videos, etc. Lighten up” or “You’re too sensitive.”

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My Dream Job Didn’t Work Out—What Now?

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Once you decide what you want, set some goals that will move you toward fulfilling that. Another core genius is compiling and writing books. Along with my co-author Mark Victor Hansen and others, I have written, co-authored, compiled and edited more than 200 books. What are my dreams? Don’t overlook the power of frustration.

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These 4 Small, Consistent Changes Helped Me Reach My Potential

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Are the books I’m reading good enough? Gratitude has been proven to improve self-esteem, potentially help you sleep better and even improve your overall well-being. When you’re working toward a big goal, respect the fact that it’ll take a while. Should I be spending more time with my friends and family? Simple as that.