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What are SMART Goals and How do they help you?

If you are looking for the answer to this question, What are SMART Goals? Then you are in the right place. In this blog post, you will find what are smart goals and how they help you. You will also find how to know whether the goals you set for yourself are Smart goals or not. So, stay till the end.

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Everyone sets goals for a better future. 

You make plans, you make strategies to make everything work perfectly, but life doesn’t always happen the way you wanted. 

You work so hard to make things happen and to get results, but sometimes you fail to achieve the goals you set for yourself. You make several excuses for why you failed, why things didn’t work out, what didn’t work out, and so on.

But have you ever wondered that it might be the point you started was wrong which eventually led you to get no results? 

Tell me one thing… Can working in the wrong direction lead you to the right results? It cannot happen, Right? It’s like pushing a wall and expecting it to move. It’s a waste of effort. 

Think about it this way, if you want to reach a destination and because of X reason you put the wrong address in Google Maps. Now can you expect to reach your destination without troubling yourself? No, you cannot. The same is the case with Goal setting. 

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Goal setting is the most important exercise that everyone must do if they want to accomplish something in their life. I don’t know why, but many people don’t pay much attention to this, and then complain about not getting quality results. I mean it’s foolish.

Goal setting and most importantly smart goal setting is the most crucial part when it comes to getting good quality results. And in this blog post, we are going to talk about the same. 

Let’s start with figuring out what actually smart goals are. 

SMART Goals are nothing but the goals that are set to achieve quality results in a given period of time. Usually, they are a group of small tasks, which together help you go one step ahead to achieve the major goal you have in your life. 

Let’s get into this a little deeper, imagine your goal is to write an article. Now, there are several things that come into consideration when we talk about writing, and that are research, case studies, keyword research, grammar check, making the article inspiring, and so on. 

Now, if you sit to do everything at once, you will go nuts and nothing valuable will come out of it. So it’s better to divide this goal into smaller tasks or short-term goals which eventually contribute to writing the article. 

These small tasks that you set for yourself like keyword research are what we call a smart goal. Now the question is, how will you find out if the goal you are setting is a smart goal or not? 

There are 5 criteria that come into consideration when we talk about setting smart goals and it’s nothing but this acronym

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Realistic/Relevant

T – Time-bound

How to know if the goals you set are smart goals or not?

S – Specific

The goal you set for yourself should be specific. This is the first and the most crucial part of setting a smart goal. It’s like, if your aim is not right, then how can you expect to get the right results?

Now, let’s talk about what makes a goal Specific. 

Imagine you have a website and you want people to come and visit it which will eventually contribute to the growth of your business. Now, if you plan and strategize to increase your website traffic then it will just be a goal, but if you want to make it specific then switch it and decide the number of visitors you want on your website. Is it 5000, 10000, or 50000 visitors per month? Just select a number and start working towards it. 

If your goal is not specific that means you don’t have clarity about what you want to achieve. In a situation like this, you won’t be able to decide what to do, and when to do and you will get nothing in the end. Setting a specific goal basically gives you a clear direction to where to land. 

M – Measurable

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The goal you set for yourself should be measurable.

When I say measurable, that means getting the results that you can count in numbers. As we all know numbers are very easy to track and you can use them to figure out what’s working and what’s not. According to this analysis, you can make the necessary changes to your plan. 

If we take the previous example of increasing your website traffic, then setting a goal to get 5k, 10k, or even 50k visitors is a great way to track your growth. You can track the no. of visitors to your website using Google Analytics which is a free tool used by almost every marketer in the world. By tracking the no. of visitors to your website, you can make decisions on what to do next. 

A – Achievable 

The goal should be achievable. 

Set a goal that you can achieve by putting in your efforts and hard work. Don’t set a goal that is unachievable because it will do nothing but make you feel horrible when you fail. 

Like setting a goal to get 5 million subscribers on YouTube overnight. It’s not achievable and to some extent, it’s insane. Yes, you can do it providing you post some extraordinary content that goes viral and makes you a star overnight. But in 99.99% of cases, it doesn’t happen. So don’t set a goal is which you cannot achieve. 

If you really want 5 million subscribers on Youtube, then plan everything in advance. Put in all your efforts and make good quality content, built-up your audience, and then scale it over time. You surely can do it providing you do all your work perfectly. 

R – Realistic

The goal should be realistic and relevant. 

You cannot set a goal that is impossible to achieve like becoming a swimmer who can breathe underwater. Obviously, you can do it with all those oxygen cylinders that you can carry with you but you cannot do it on your own. It’s beyond human potential. It’s not realistic. 

Setting an unrealistic goal is just a waste of time and effort. You don’t get results and you feel bad about it too. So, what’s smart about it? Just think to yourself.

T – Time-bound

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The goal you set for yourself should have a time limit. When you set a goal without any time limit, you are more likely to fail to achieve that goal. 

When you set a goal and have no time limit, you tend to procrastinate and keep delaying it because you don’t have any pressure on yourself to take action. It’s not your fault, it’s human nature. You will get involved in your daily household chores and will find gazillions of reasons why you couldn’t take action. But let me tell you this doesn’t help you get any further to achieving your goal.

If your goal is to write a book then set a time limit and commit to yourself that you are going to complete the first chapter in a 2 or 3-month period. Because if you don’t do that, you won’t be able to complete that book ever. It’s a fact, and it doesn’t matter how much you are committed to writing that book. 

So whatever your goal is, set a time limit to complete that goal and try to follow up with that.

How setting SMART Goals can help you?

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Setting smart goals can help you in many ways. 

It gets you quality results

I believe this is the main difference between setting a goal and setting a smart goal. Smart goals help you get quality results. You can track them and can tell what’s working for you and what’s not. And then you can make changes to your strategies accordingly. This is what you cannot do by setting a random goal.

It increases your productivity

You often have heard from others that they can’t find momentum and the rhythm to keep going. But when you set a smart goal and get quality results for yourself, what actually happens is you create momentum for yourself. 

You put in the right efforts and you get quality results and the cycle goes on and on. Though it’s not as easy as it may sound but it’s not impossible too. 

It gives you mental peace

When you are stress-free, it gives you mental peace; there is no doubt about this fact. You feel a great level of satisfaction when you are stress-free. 

Smart goals are easy to achieve because it is not something that’s unrealistic. You can achieve them without any stress on your mind. It works like this, you set a goal, you achieve it and then you move forward and this just keeps happening, providing you don’t miss putting in the effort. 

Conclusion

Goal setting is the easiest and the most difficult thing, both at the same time. If you know what you are upto, then it’s the easiest and if you don’t then it’s the most difficult thing to do. 

In the above post, I talked about what are smart goals and how to know whether the goals you are setting are Smart goals or not. Also, we discussed how they can help you. 

Now, do let me know in the comments below, what your takeaways are and what techniques you use to set the goals that work for you. 

Keep Hustling!

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Feeling anxious? Do this to get rid of your anxiety

Feeling anxious and don’t know what to do? Then this post is for you. You don’t need to worry, as in this blog post, I am going to talk about the same. You will find 3 steps to get rid of your anxiety immediately and also how to get rid of it in the long run. So, read the post till the end.

Anxiety is one of the most common problems people face these days. It’s not something new. 

The reason can be anything, you might be someone who thinks about your career too much which makes you feel anxious or you might be a student who is feeling anxious because you are worried about your upcoming exams. But you need to worry, it’s alright, it happens to everyone. You just need to find out the tips, tricks, and ways that will help you go back to normal. 

3 steps to get rid of your anxiety, Immediately!

Step 1. Focus on your breath

To get rid of your anxiety, the first thing you need to do is focus on your breath. 

Inhale with a count of 1-5, then hold your breath for 5 sec, then exhale with you counting from 1 to 5. Now, repeat this exercise 3-4 times. This will lead your heart to pump blood faster which will increase the amount of oxygen supply to your brain. 

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Step 2. Count from 1-10

Next, close your eyes and count from 1 to 10. Not just count, rather gather your focus on the glabella(the area between your eyebrows) and then start to count. This practice will shift your focus from the problem or the situation that made you anxious in the first place. 

Step 3. Grab a glass of water

Grab a glass and drink a lot of water. Studies have shown that dehydration actually makes your anxiety even worse. So, drink a lot of water and stay hydrated.

Now, the 4 ways to get rid of your anxiety in the long run

1. Don’t overthink

Have you ever met a person who is always overreacting? They are like a bullet train on fire, all the time. If they might run out of milk or eggs some morning, they will just go crazy. 

Why do think they do it? Obviously, they don’t do it on purpose but that’s not the point, they still do it. The reason behind it is because they have developed a certain mindset that makes them react, and actually overreact in every situation. Their mind is set to overthink every situation they are in, good or bad, making them go crazy every time.

Thinking too much is one of the main reasons why people suffer from stress and anxiety these days. One of the most common examples we see every day about overthinking is how people overthink the society we live in today. They care about other people too much, what they are gonna say, how will they react if they do certain things or not, which ultimately affects them only. 

But do you know what the truth is? Everyone is so busy thinking about themselves that they don’t even care about others. Here is a graphic showing what actually happens.

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No one cares about the things that are going on in your life. Everyone cares about themselves only. It’s just a misconception in your mind that it really matters to others how your hair is looking.

2. Live in the present 

There are 3 types of people in this world. The one who always thinks about the past, the one who always thinks about their future, and the remaining ones. 

Which one of them are you? Ask yourself.

Are you the first one, who is always lost thinking about their past?

The mistakes you have made, the opportunities you missed, the loss or failures you have experienced; basically, regretting all the things that you could not have done or achieved. But tell me one thing, can you go back in time and fix those leaks? 

No, you can’t… Right? 

Then why make yourself go through all those hardships, again and again, that doesn’t serve you anything? Why make yourself all anxious that eventually affects your mental health? 

If this person is you then I would like to say to you that – STOP DOING IT, NOWWWW. Instead, learn from those failures and the mistakes you have made in past to grow in life. 

The same is the case with those who are always lost thinking and worrying about their future. The only way to make your future bright and become successful is by taking action and most importantly taking action NOW. The time you are wasting thinking about such things can be used in making something that matters. 

If you are a fan of animated movies like I am, then you would know what Master Oogway said in the film called Kung Fu Panda. He said, Yesterday is history, and tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift that’s why it is called a present. 

It doesn’t matter what you did in your past and what are you going to do in your future. What only matters is what you are doing TODAY. It’s a blend of everything, what you have learned from the mistakes of the past, and based on those learnings what you do today that is going to decide what you will be tomorrow.

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3. Train your brain

Everyday rut makes everyone go crazy. You are always like I need to do this, I need to do that, and why this, why not, the list never ends. Sometimes people even face trouble with remembering things and they puzzle things around that contribute to their anxiety.

Meditating for about 15-20 minutes every day can help you train your brain for your betterment. It soothes your mind and takes your mind to peace. It helps you train your brain for the upcoming odds and gives you the power to tackle them. 

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And the cool part is that you don’t need a trainer or a coach to start mediation. You can start meditating today on your own with apps like Calm, Breathe, Headspace, etc. These platforms are trusted by millions of users who practice meditation virtually with industry experts every day. 

If you are someone who doesn’t have the money to put into such apps, then don’t worry. I have a solution for that too. If you want to start something, there is no reason to stop. 

Find a place that’s peaceful in your home, where you can be with yourself only. No one should be in that place where you want to meditate. Now, sit down on the floor and close your eyes. Forget everything that’s running in your mind and try to focus. Gather all your energy to one single point in your mind(or you can try glabella as the focal point). Practice this for about 10 minutes; don’t stress yourself too much in your starting days. You can gradually increase the timings afterward. 

4. Write it down

Studies have shown around 73% of the world’s population suffers from mental health issues today and stress and anxiety contribute to that percentage on a higher level basis. 

There can be several reasons that can cause stress and anxiety including unhealthy work-life balance, lifestyle, career issues, personal & emotional issues, relationship problems, health issues, hereditary, etc.

Now, don’t feel intimidated by these depressing words because every problem has a solution. And it’s too obvious when your problem gets solved, you become stress-free. 

Writing down your problems with details will help you to find the solution and reduces your stress level and anxiety to a greater extent. 

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Take a piece of paper and write down your problems on it. Now, try to find solutions by writing every thought that comes to your mind, you will also notice that as you start writing, your mind will get clarity and you will be able to see things from different and newer angles. As your problem will get solved, so do your anxiety.

Conclusion

There is no problem in this world that doesn’t have a solution to it. You might not know the answers yet but it’s still there, just know it. You just have to keep digging and not lose hope. But in all this hard work, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Don’t make your problems or situations even worse by overthinking them. 

There is a quote that goes like this, 

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

– Charles R. Swindoll

So, just be calm. No need to take any type of stress that makes you feel anxious and affects your mental health badly. 

TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF!!!

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How to work on yourself to give your best, every time

Do you want to give your best shot every time you play?

Well everyone does, but not everyone is able to make it. Do you know why? Because it’s not as easy as it may sound. Well, it’s not really about it being easy or difficult, it’s something else.

The problem with most people around the globe is that they don’t want to change anything and expect things to change for themselves, which is an absolute B S.

Here is a saying that goes, ‘If you want things to change for you, you got to change yourself first.’

You got to work hard and make changes in your lifestyle, your habits, your strategies, and so on if you want them to work for you. You can’t just be sitting around thinking about doing your best and getting the best without even moving an inch.

Now, you might be wondering, if you are gonna give your best shot, is there a guarantee that you are gonna win? Well, sorry to tell you; but it’s a No. Let me take you back to childhood when you were a kid.

Do you remember yourself in the first grade? When you were so afraid of losing the cycle race at school that you didn’t want to even participate. I guess everyone does remember, who can forget those days? But do you remember what your parents and teachers said to you, if not, it goes something like this, “It doesn’t matter if you win or you lose, but what matters is your participation and giving your best shot.” 

Life is exactly the same. It doesn’t matter if you win or you lose, but it does matter to participate and to live life to the fullest. Here are the 5 tips that you can follow to give your best shot and get the best out of yourself in any field of your life.

#1. Push your limits

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Oftentimes you couldn’t perform your best and there are several reasons to explain the same. One of them is having limitations & boundaries. You are bound by certain limits and boundaries that don’t let you give your best shot. They are the main reasons why you settle for less than you actually deserve.

You might have heard of this saying that goes, ‘Your only limitation is the one that you set for yourself.’ and this is damn true. When you set certain beliefs in your mind and say I can’t do it, there is a 100% guarantee that you won’t do it. 

There are no such things as limitations and boundaries when it comes to fulfilling your dreams and achieving your goals. You are the owner of yourself, you own yourself and your only limitation is you. 

So, it’s time to push all your limits and give your best. If you want something that bad, push yourself harder and harder to get that damn thing. Allow yourself to face every challenge you may face in the journey towards your goals. 

#2. Focus more on putting effort 

Tracking your results are very important for the health of the project or task that you are working on. Without that, you won’t be able to make the necessary decisions, making it very challenging to reach your desired goals. 

But it’s also crucial to balance it out with other things. Oftentimes people are worried about the results more than the work or efforts they are putting in. It’s good to put an eye on the results but not on a regular basis or it will drive you crazy. 

Tracking the results on a quarterly or half-yearly basis is a good strategy to have when you try to give your best and achieve your goals. Also putting more and more effort to improve your work is what you must take into consideration. You must focus more on what you put in rather than what you are getting.

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#3. Try different things

Great ideas come to those who dare to think differently.

Many people complain that they couldn’t give their best because they lack in generating good ideas. They often put the blames on others and say things like they are not as brilliant as Person X, or they could not be Person Y, he is too smart. But do you know, what makes these people better than you? It’s the way they think.

The way Person X or Y thinks and the courage they have, to do things differently makes them the best in their industry. And if you want that too, you got to find some ideas, thoughts, and strategies that are unique to yourself. If you are doing the same what every other person is doing in your industry then what makes you different from them? Nothing, right?

Now, you might be wondering, how will you find your unique move? So let me tell you this, you won’t find that by doing the same things, again and again. You got to try different things, from different angles; you got to do what others are not doing, you got to pay attention to things others are avoiding, and this way you will find the best and most unique move for you. Keep going and don’t be afraid to try new and different things.

#4. Taking breaks 

Sometimes you get your brain frozen and stuck on one thing; no matter how hard you try, you are just unable to make it. This usually happens when you keep yourself so busy and involved in one such thing making it harder for you to get them out of your head.

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Taking breaks at regular intervals helps you declutter your brain and think clearly. It also promotes the generation of new ideas and thoughts resulting in giving the best of yourself.

Try The Pomodoro Technique, which talks about 5 minutes break over 25 minutes of work, and then a 15 minutes break after completing the cycle 4 times. It helps increase productivity by getting things done and not feeling tired.

#5. Research & Development

Your brain is like a manufacturing machine and you can get anything you want from it, providing you put the right raw materials into it. Research and development are like those raw materials that you put into your brain to keep manufacturing new thoughts and ideas. 

It helps you learn new things, hone your problem-solving skills and develop your risk-taking abilities. If you want to give your best, learning and developing your existing skills is a MUST to do. You cannot expect to grow without desired skill sets.

Google and YouTube are the best sources when it comes to searching and learning new things. Also, e-learning Platforms like Alison, edX, Skillshare, Udemy, etc. offer a wide variety of courses where you can learn anything you want and develop your skill set.

Conclusion 

Thinking about giving and getting the best is what anyone can do, but taking action is what makes the best different from the commoners. In the post above, I talked about 5 ways that can help you give your best at anything, and to remind you they are:

  • Push your limits
  • Focus more on putting efforts
  • Try different things
  • Taking breaks
  • Research & Development

Again, it doesn’t matter if you win or you lose, but it does matter to give your best every time. Now, I would like to ask you, What strategies do you use to give your best shot? Do let me know in the comments below.

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6 super easy ways to stay mentally healthy

Hey, are you mentally healthy and strong? 

Not sure about it? Let’s take a test; answer these questions in Yes or No. 

  • Do you forget to buy oranges when you drive back home after work?
  • Do you feel hard to focus on your work in the office?
  • Do you also forget to pay your bills and pay them on the very last day or when your spouse screams at you to do the same?
  • Do you feel often tired at work?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then I am sorry to tell you that, you might not be as mentally healthy as you might have thought you are. The questions that I just asked are the signals that your brain is giving you to slow down.

Studies have shown about 73% of the world’s total population suffers from mental health issues like stress, anxiety, memory loss, depression, lack of concentration, panic attacks, and so on. There can be several reasons that can affect your mental health including unhealthy work-life balance, lifestyle, career issues, personal & emotional issues, relationship problems, health issues, hereditary, etc.

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Now, just relax; I don’t want you to feel intimidated by these statistics and science data. I just want you to know that it doesn’t matter what problem you are facing right now, you can solve it. I believe in you and I know you do too.

Life is all about having problems and finding solutions for them, right? So, just chill as I’ll be sharing my super simple tips that you can implement right away, starting today, and can serve your mind with better health. 

Note that these tips or exercises are both physical and mental. Some tips are more of like habits that you need to develop and some are total exercises for which you have to sweat.

Here are 6 simple and easy-to-implement things that you should be doing if you want to stay mentally healthy. 

1. Let go of things that are out of your control

Everyone has problems in life; some have big ones like career or relationship issues and some have small ones like they don’t know what to wear to the party because the dress they wanted is now spoiled.

Not even a single person on the planet can say that they are problem-free; including you and me. So, I just want you to relax and calm down; you don’t have to control everything in your life and the true fact is that even if you have to, you cannot. You cannot control every single thing happening in your life. 

We all know stress is a very common issue when we talk about mental health, and these day-to-day problems are the root causes of stress. When you think and think about your problem which actually doesn’t deserve that much thinking, what you are doing is wasting your energy and giving yourself mental trauma, which is USELESS & BASELESS. 

People who are mentally healthy know which problem is worth giving their energy to. They don’t pay much attention to things that are out of their control. They focus on the things that matter to them the most and work accordingly. This also helps them to be productive as they are fully focused.

So, it is better to let go of things that are out of your control than keep thinking about them and wasting your energy.

2. Take proper amount of sleep

Sleep is also an important aspect when we talk about our mental health. Staying up late at night and watching Netflix, playing video games, or scrolling through social media, is not going to support you in staying mentally healthy. The lights and rays coming out of these gadgets can develop insomnia.

Studies have shown that irregular sleep reduces the reach of glucose levels in the brain by upto 6% and which by the way increases your sugar intake. It makes you feel sleepy and tired all day which further reduces your focus and concentration levels. It also affects your productivity at work as your mind is not in its best state. 

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According to science, the sleep of 6-7 hours is considered healthy for an adult. The best time for healthy sleeping is between 10 pm to 5 am. 

Did you know? There are 3 stages of sleep: Deep sleep stage, Alert stage, and Dreaming stage. Each stage lasts for 90 minutes and the sleep is considered sound sleep when you complete this whole cycle(90×3) twice without any interruptions. So, make sure to take quality sleep without any disturbances.

3. Meditate every day

Meditation acts as a detoxifier when it comes to staying mentally healthy. It reduces your stress and anxiety upto 84%. It helps your mind to freshen itself and helps you to think clearly. Meditating every day helps you to filter your thoughts and make a clear decision. It also improves your concentration level and memory power.

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Now, it might take you a week or so before you actually start enjoying meditation. You should make a habit of mediation and do it every day to see quality results. It’s not something that you started one day and expect the results the very next day. It might be difficult at the start, you might feel bored or fall asleep but when you cross the struggle period you are gonna love it. 

Start with 15 minutes every day and gradually increase the timings as per your need. You can meditate virtually using apps like Calm, Breethe, Headspace, Buddhify, etc.

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4. Don’t care about what others will say/think

One of the most common reasons that cause you mental trouble is that you care a lot about others. What are they gonna say, how they will feel if I do this/that, what they are gonna think, and the list never ends.

But the truth is everyone is so busy thinking about themselves that they don’t even care about others. Here is a graphic showing what actually happens.

This is a graphic telling what you think others think.

Really, no one cares about the things that are going on in your life. Everyone cares about themselves only. It’s just a misconception that is in almost every mind.

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Besides this fact, there will be some people who will take more interest in your life than their own. For people like those, I would say just let it be. You can’t do anything with these guys. They are gonna say/think or feel, the way they want to; no matter what you do. So, it’s better for you to focus on yourself and not what others say/think or feel about you because thinking about these useless things will going to give you mental trouble and ultimately affect your mental health, negatively.

5. Know that your happiness is your responsibility

Does your happiness depend on someone else? Is someone else responsible for making you happy?

PS: Someone means any person other than YOU (any includes your spouse/partner too).

If the answer to this question is Yes, then you need to worry a little, because it should not be the case. 

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Mostly, women are the ones who fall under this category. They are the ones who are ever ready to make sacrifices for their family and society. They don’t prioritize themselves and their happiness. Generally, they are dependent on their husbands or children to make them feel happy and they feel guilty to choose their happiness over others’.

If you are a woman who is reading this right now, I just want to tell you, Please don’t do this to yourself. You deserve to be happy and no one can do this for you. You have to do this by yourself, for yourself.

Your happiness is your responsibility and not someone else’s.

Happiness is not something that will come to you, it is something you choose for yourself, each and every time. Being happy is totally in your hand. People who don’t have the key to their happiness in their own hands are the ones who are always dependent on others to make them feel happy. They are more likely to suffer(without any reason) as they keep their happiness behind others. 

Lack of happiness in someone’s life is the main reason they get depressed and live life in misery. This affects their mental health badly. People who are mentally healthy know what makes them happy and they do the same to be happy. They know that if there is something that’s bothering them, it’s their responsibility to change it. No one else is going to do it on their behalf. 

Related: How to be happy even when you don’t have a reason

6. Take proper care of what you eat

You often have heard of this saying – A healthy mind stays in a healthy body. 

Not to mention but your eating habits do affect your mental health. Studies have shown that people who eat spicy food a lot tend to be more aggressive and suffer mood swings quite often in comparison with those who take mild and less spicy food.

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Food such as avocados, walnuts, eggs, green and leafy vegetables are good for your brain health. For more information on how the food you eat affects your mental health. Click here.

Conclusion

When it comes to staying mentally healthy, you need to take a little scan of everything that goes into your mind and ask yourself – Does it matter? 

And then decide to take any action or not. It’s just simple as that. In the above post, we have talked about 6 things that you should consider doing if you want to stay mentally healthy and those are:

  • Let go of things that are out of your control
  • Take proper amount of sleep
  • Meditate everyday
  • Don’t care about what others will say/think
  • Know that your happiness is your responsibility
  • Take proper care of what you eat

These tips are too simple and small to take into consideration but do affect your mental health a lot. Now above all, what is that one thing that resonates with you the most and how do you take care of yourself to stay mentally healthy and strong? Tell me in the comments below.

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5 Secrets to talking to others confidently

Do you also feel shy when it comes to talking to others? Is your conversation too full of  AAHHHs…and UMMMs… more than the real thing you want to talk about?

Well, you are not alone, many people feel this way. It’s a common problem and if it’s your problem too then stick here with me till the end as I’ll be sharing 5 secrets that will help you increase your confidence while talking to someone. 

Many people believe that confidence is something that you are born with, if you are not confident by birth then you cannot be confident ever. But let me tell you, it’s total crap! Don’t let this misconception affect you in any way because it’s not something that you cannot learn. Confidence is a skill and it can be learned like other skills. 

Now, if you think you are not young enough to learn something new, then please don’t do this to yourself. It’s just a thought in your mind and nothing else. Talking to others is an art and you can learn this art too. It doesn’t matter what your age is when it comes to learning something new, what matters though is whether you have a desire to learn it or not.

You might be wondering, do I really need this? The answer for this would be a strong YES. Talking and communicating with others is a crucial part of our lives. You might not realize how important this is for your personal and professional life, but it truly is.

Now if you are thinking, How? Then, go and search around in the corners of your brain and remind yourself of that situation where you felt hesitant and could not say anything. Due to which, you have lost so many opportunities at your workplace. Also if you lack the skill of talking to others confidently, people generally don’t value your opinion. You know it better. Right? 

Not only at work but in your personal life too; if you cannot talk and communicate confidently, people start to lose interest in you. They start to take you for granted which affects your relationship negatively. If you are unable to speak confidently to someone, misunderstanding comes and fills up the voids that have been created due to a lack of talking confidently.

Why do you lack confidence while talking to someone?

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The main reason why you lack confidence is that you are unable to accept your flaws publicly. You are afraid that people are going to judge you based on your weaknesses and flaws. So you just want to hide your imperfections from them. 

You keep on questioning yourself before and while talking to them about what to say, what not to say, what if I say XYZ… and he/she gets hurt and what not, which leads to stammering and awkward silence situations. Also, it hurts your self-confidence badly.

But no one is perfect, Right? Everyone has their own imperfections which make them unique and one of a kind. So it’s okay, accept your flaws and imperfections with both your arms. Don’t worry about people judging you because no matter what you do, people are going to judge you. It’s a true fact. So, why even worry about it. They are gonna do what they wanna do, so you should also do what you wanna do regardless of what they will think or say. 

Now let’s talk about those 5 secrets that will help you talk to others with confidence, providing you will make an effort and do it. You can stop those awkward situations from happening again in the coming future by learning them.

1. Eye Contact is everything 

Have you ever been there when you are talking to a person but he is just looking here and there instead of looking at you? How would you feel? I know it’s not a very comfortable position to be in, it gives the feeling of negligence. 

The same thing goes with you. When you talk to someone without looking at them, it makes the person feel unheard, and sometimes they may even feel that you are ignoring them. Making eye contact while talking to a person is as important as talking itself. Studies have proved that when a person looks into your eyes, you are more likely to connect with them and vice versa.

Now, if you are a shy person who feels uncomfortable looking into someone’s eyes then try focusing on the glabella(the space between the eyebrows) of the person you are talking to or focus on the color of the pupil of his/her eyes. 

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2. Smile while talking

The eye contact should be subtle, neither too much nor too less. It should not look like you are staring at them which makes them feel uncomfortable and it also should not look like you just looked at them and now are ignoring them. 

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Smiling is an important part of effective communication. A smiley face is always appreciated against a frowny or blank face. Think of it like this: who would you like to talk to, a person with a warm and welcoming smile on his/her face or a person with no expression on his/her face at all? I know in most cases, you will choose the person with a smile. 

Smiles are contagious. People always smile back when you treat them with a smile on your face. Your smiley face represents that you are a warm and charming personality and people love to connect with a personality like this. 

Giving a smile while talking makes the other person feel that you are happy talking to them. So, always start your conversion with a smile on your face. 

3. Talking to yourself – OUT LOUD

Everyone talks to themselves in their mind, but when it comes to increasing your self-confidence while talking, you should consider talking to yourself – OUT LOUD.

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It’s a very effective way to let everything that’s in your heart come out which is by the way very necessary. Talking to yourself increases your self-confidence and gives you mental peace, as now you have yourself to whom you can talk anything.

You can practice talking to yourself in the mirror for about 10-15 minutes every day. This practice will give you an effective boost in your confidence as it’s you only whom you are talking to. You know what your flaws are and you can work on them accordingly. 

When you talk to yourself – out loud, you will notice the difference between the tone of your voice when you are talking to someone and when you talk to yourself. When a person talks with confidence there is a heaviness in their voice that makes everyone listen to them; on the other hand, the voice goes a little squeaky when a person with a lack of confidence talks.

There are a lot of other factors on which the quality of your speech depends. You can learn more about it here.

4. Don’t be shy to initiate a conversation

How many times have you taken the initiative to talk to someone? I know when you lack confidence, you barely do that. But this is exactly what you want to change. That’s why you are here, right?

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When you are talking to someone, you are actually trying to make a relationship with them. The relationship can be of any sort; the boss and the employee, client and customer, colleagues, neighbors, friends, family, etc. and it’s your responsibility to maintain that relationship. Taking the initiative to start a conversation with them is a stepping stone towards your win. 

Think of it this way; when you initiate a conversation with someone, you kinda have this feeling in your heart that, “Oooh, I’m the one who started this conversation, it’s because of me we are talking to each other right now.”, which gives a feeling of nothing but proud in yourself which increases your self-esteem. 

Also, your subconscious mind counts this win as your strength and lifts you up from inside. And next time when you are talking to someone it will remind you about this win and boosts your confidence while talking.

So, next time when you see someone you wanna talk to; don’t think too much, just go and talk.

5. Repeat all of the above

‘Practice makes perfect, this saying is too old but true gold. If you want to master the art of talking to others confidently, then you should do it again and again – the more the better. Repeating is the most important thing to do when it comes to learning something new.

When you repeat or practice something every day, your brain starts to capture those things into your subconscious mind which is responsible for most of your activities, generally habit formation. If you want to learn more about how to build a habit then read this blog post on ‘How to develop a new habit to grow in life.’

Conclusion

You work out every day in the gym to remain in good shape, confidence is exactly like that. You need to work on this, and you will be good to go; whether it’s talking to someone or anything else. Let’s take a quick review of these 5 secrets to talk to others confidently that I’ve mentioned above, which includes

  • Maintaining good eye contact, 
  • Smiling while talking, 
  • Talking to yourself – OUT LOUD
  • Initiating a conversation
  • Repeat all of the above.

What are your tac-ticks when it comes to talking to others? Tell me in the comments below.

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5 tips to convert your dreams into reality

Hey, Are you a dreamer; who always dreams about accomplishing your dreams and goals? If yes, then read this blog post till the end as I’ll be sharing 5 tips that will help you convert your dreams into reality and live the life you always wanted.

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Imagine, you are a successful business person who is generating a good amount of annual revenue, driving your favorite Lamborghini, and living in your dream house. Tell me how you’re gonna feel?

Surely, not only you but anyone would feel great. It’s like dream comes true. Isn’t it? But you know what’s sad, most people don’t even believe that this really Is Possible. And if you are among them then I want to tell you this – When you set your mind to something, Everything is possible, Everything is achievable. 

A dream is not the thing you see in sleep but is that thing that doesn’t let you sleep.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Well, there are several tricks and strategies that will take you to the other side of the story. And here I have mentioned 5 of them that you can use to convert your dreams into reality. 

1. Believe in yourself

Everyone dreams. Some dream about becoming a successful businessman, some about achieving financial freedom, some about becoming a world-class athlete, and so on. But how many of us are actually able to accomplish them? 

You guessed it right; a very few. Only about 7-8% of people in the whole world actually achieve their goals and the rest keeps on dreaming. Do you know the reason behind it? 

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Although there are several factors why people fail to achieve their goals, and to start with the most important and probably the first one – it’s the lack of belief. It is the lack of belief that stops you from accomplishing your dreams and turning them into reality.

How do you think you can achieve your goals if you don’t believe in them?

People with a lack of belief always think and act negatively when it comes to their goals. They don’t believe in themselves and think that it’s just a dream and they won’t be able to accomplish it ever. They made a lot of excuses why they can’t do it.

And if you are among them and want to get out of the status quo, what you need is a belief that everything is possible and you can achieve anything. A belief that you are capable of doing anything you set your mind to. 

Here is a saying that says, ‘If you can believe it, you can achieve it.’ And the opposite is also true, ‘If you can’t believe it, you can’t achieve it.’ When it comes to turning your dreams into reality, believing in them and believing in yourself is the first step you have to take. 

So, start Believing in yourself right away.

2. Always be positive

There are two types of vibes and energies that exist in this universe: Positive and Negative.

You might have heard about the Law of Attraction which says you will only attract something that you put yourself into. When you think positively and surround yourself with positivity, all that you get is positivity. It’s like you are attracting positivity from the universe for yourself.

On average, a human brain creates around 6,200 thoughts in a single day which is a blend of both positive and negative. Thinking positively calms your mind and relaxes your nerves. It also promotes the release of Dopamine: a ‘feel-good’ hormone in your body.  

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On the contrary, thinking negatively increase your stress level which serves you in no way. It makes you feel that you have zero worth which doesn’t let you focus on anything. And it’s just obvious that if you don’t feel good, you can’t do any good which serves as a hindrance in your growth. 

So, when it comes to becoming an achiever and accomplishing all your dreams, being always positive and vivacious is what you should focus on. 

3. Don’t wait for the right time

Oftentimes, you think the timings are not perfect yet and you keep on waiting for the right time to take action. You keep on delaying things because of your insecurities and fear of being judged. 

You just keep telling yourself things like, ‘I’m not ready yet, so I’ll do it tomorrow. Every time you think about taking action, you just get caught in this vicious cycle that has no end. 

Keep this in mind that it doesn’t matter how much you wait for that perfect timing, it is not going to come and there will always be a reason why you can’t do anything. 

Waiting for the opportunities to come at you is not what achievers do. They make things happen for themselves by taking action and by being proactive. They don’t wait for opportunities to come to them, they go out there and create for themselves. 

Time is the most valuable thing to them and they can’t afford to waste it. And hence, waiting for the right time is not on their list of actions.

And if you also want to become an achiever, then don’t sit around and wait for the right time. Come out of your comfort zone and make things happen for yourself. 

4. Take action

One of the most common reasons why people fail to get what they want for themselves is that they don’t take action. They get the whole plan ready for the whole month but they don’t take action. Now, it doesn’t matter how amazing and actionable plan they came up with, it’s just a waste of time, effort, and energy if they don’t take action on that basis.

There are several reasons why it happens, some are only daydreamers who only enjoy dreaming about it and don’t give a damn about anything else. Some are afraid of what others are gonna say, some have their own insecurities and fears, some complain that they don’t have time, some procrastinate and keep on delaying because of no reason, and so on. 

If you really want to convert your dreams into reality then make sure that you don’t fall under any of these categories. You have to do 2 things: 1. Take Action and 2. Take Action NOW! 

Keep on doing what you get to do without over-thinking. I know there are some days when you don’t feel like doing anything, but that is the only difference between a man of actions and a man of words. Remember, nothing is going to happen if you don’t take action. 

5. Never quit

Failure is a part of the journey towards success; without failing you can never succeed. When you look at the most successful people in the world, none of them got there without facing challenges and failures. Each and every one of them made a tremendous amount of effort, sacrifices, trials and errors to get where they are today; that’s what makes them different from the crowd. 

The methods they use, the efforts, and the sacrifices they made can be different for everyone, but one thing that is common in all of them is to say no to quitting. 

I don’t know why people talk about accomplishing dreams and goals when they choose to quit. If you really want it, then quitting is not an option. 

When you choose to follow your heart and accomplish your dreams, challenges and hardships walk with you forever there’s no end to it. You have to fill yourself up with that courage, grit, and perseverance that will help you to come up with a solution every time, problems hit you.

A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.

Nelson Mandela

Conclusion

If you really want to convert your dreams into reality, don’t waste your time sitting around; go grab it with both of your hands, work hard and turn them into reality. 

Believe in yourself and do take action. I believe in you.

What do you dream about that doesn’t let you sleep and which of these tips are you going to follow to make them come true? Tell me in the comments below.

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How to stop procrastination and start taking action 

How many times do you procrastinate in a single day? I know some of you can’t even count it and some don’t even realize that they do it. It’s like procrastination is a part of your life and this is how you do all your stuff. You do everything like that without even realizing it. 

Do you know why? It’s because you have developed a habit of procrastination and your subconscious mind is responsible for it. It does it without you even noticing it. 

Did you know? Your subconscious mind doesn’t have the power to think on its own, it only follows the instructions given by your conscious mind. And like we perform all the sensory activities such as breathing, watching, and listening without realizing and still doing it; similarly, you procrastinate without even realizing it.

But here is a good thing, like every bad habit, you can change this habit too. You can change your habit of procrastination and make yourself do what you meant to be doing instead of pushing it for tomorrow.

Here’s the reason why you procrastinate

The human brain has 2 levels: Conscious and Subconscious. 

The conscious mind is responsible for thinking, feeling, and intuitions at a particular moment whereas the subconscious mind is responsible for storing the data and responding the way it is programmed. It only focuses on things that are stored within there and works accordingly. 

A conscious mind is like that strict parent who wants their kids to do what they want and follow rules and regulations. And the subconscious mind is like that poor little kid who can do nothing but listen to what their parents are saying. 

There are hidden powers within your subconscious mind and you can do wonders if you learn how to use them. You can’t rely on your conscious mind which just focuses on your everyday rut. 

Your conscious mind focuses on your survival and comfort only. It has nothing to do with any of your dreams and goals. That’s why every time you think about completing a task and trying harder than you can or working on something that matters, it just starts to give you thoughts like ‘you are tired; you need rest, so let’s do it tomorrow.’ And you know what, that ‘tomorrow’ never comes. 

Types of procrastinators 

 1. The one with a lack of Self-discipline

Everyone likes lying down on the sofa, eating popcorn, and watching Netflix all day. But that’s not what achievers do. 

A person with a lack of self-discipline usually doesn’t know how to manage their time. They keep themselves busy doing unimportant tasks and waste their time, and at the end of the day, they say things like, “Oh, I couldn’t make it today, so let’s do it tomorrow”. And the other day, they do similar things and procrastinate like a Pro. 

Doing what’s important first is what makes you more productive and gives you the confidence to keep going. So, learn how to manage your time properly, it’s a skill that will help you in every aspect of your life. 

2. The one who has decision paralysis

One decision can make a massive impact on what your future is going to be. I guess, no one will deny this. But when it comes to making a decision, many people fail at it. Sometimes they are confused, sometimes they get attached to one thing so much. They procrastinate and keep on delaying and pushing it for the other day. 

Making the right decision at the right time makes a huge difference between where you are and where you want to be. So screw everything and make that damn decision that is still pending in your head. 

3. The one who doesn’t take action

Oftentimes you procrastinate in taking action because something is stopping you from doing what you want to do. There can be several reasons why you do that, you might be scared of what others will think about you, or maybe you are thinking you are not ready yet; excuses are endless. 

But only thinking and not taking any action is worthless. It’s not going to make any difference. If you want something to be done, then stop procrastinating and take action. 

3 steps that will help you stop procrastination

1. Setting a goal

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The first step that will help you stop procrastination is to set a goal for yourself. Setting a goal is like putting a destination in Google Maps, without which you can’t decide which route to take.

Your goal can be learning a new skill, starting working out, studying at night, learning a new language, or anything else. Whatever your goal, write it down on a piece of paper. According to research, when you write down your goals on paper, you are more likely to take action and achieve your goals. 

Write down briefly what you want to achieve and make an action plan for it. The action plan should contain small but achievable tasks. Create imaginary deadlines for yourself and stick to them. Follow the plan and the deadlines sincerely to achieve your goals.

2. Break a task into small chunks

Can you have a whole large pizza in one go?  I guess no one can. That’s why they slice it down into several pieces so that you can have it easily and enjoy it. 

Then why do you think that you can get everything done in just one go? Why do you want every task to be completed in one sitting? It can never be done that way. When you try to do everything simultaneously, you can’t focus on one thing altogether, leading to nothing but dissatisfaction. 

Stop being a multi-tasking person and focus on one thing at a time. When you focus on one thing at one time, productivity increases and you are more likely to complete that particular task in lesser time. 

Try to break a task into small pieces of work and focus on one thing at a given period of time and then move on to other. This way it will be easier for you to analyze your progress for a particular task and you can make the right decision at right time. 

3. Reward yourself

We humans always crave appreciation and rewards in any form we can get. We love it when someone appreciates and praises us for our work. If you look closely at what you do and why you do it, there is always a reward waiting in the end. 

The work you do is directly proportional to the craving you have. 

If you work hard at the office, there is a craving for raise in salary or a promotion. If you work out in the gym every day that’s because you want to be in shape. These are all cravings and there are a lot of examples if you look closely in your life. So, why not use this human psychology to help you stop procrastinating?

Always give a reward to yourself when you set a goal and accomplish them. The reward should be something that you love; for example, a chocolate chip ice cream or your favorite pizza or watching your favorite Netflix series, it can be anything. 

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Set a goal and follow all the rules you set for yourself. After accomplishing your goal, gift yourself something you love. But the gift is valid only if you follow all the rules and if you would be able to make it up till the end. 

You can set a goal for a week and after accomplishing it, gift yourself a date night on the weekend with your favorite Netflix series. This technique makes you work even harder to accomplish your goals as there is a craving attached to it. 

Conclusion

If you want to achieve your goals then you must change your habit of procrastination.

A habit of pushing things on tomorrow. And you know what’s an exciting truth about tomorrow, that it never comes and when it comes, it becomes today.

Change your habit of procrastination and develop a habit of taking action because that’s what it takes to accomplish any goal you have in your life.

So what type of procrastinator are you? And what are the steps that you are going to take to move ahead? Tell me in the comments below.

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5 things to do to change yourself to achieve your goals

Everyone wants to achieve their goals and wants to live the life of their dreams. But not everyone could make it possible. Do you know why? Because for your life to be changed, you need to change yourself first. 

And in this post, I’ll share 5 things that you need to change, if you want to accomplish your dreams and achieve your goals and live your life your way. 

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Change. It is a crucial part of life. It’s gonna happen, whether you like it or not. No one can stop it. And you can’t even imagine your life without changes.

It’s an old saying, ‘Change is the only constant thing in the world’.

And I can bet on this, that there would be something in your life that you want to change.

It can be anything. It can be as small as changing the route which takes less time to your work or as big as changing your career. You might want to change a bad habit and want to develop a good one. 

It can be anything that just clicked your mind a few days back or something that you are thinking about for a very long time, but somehow you couldn’t make it. 

Let’s say, you are not feeling motivated to get started or you might want someone to give you a little push or maybe you are just procrastinating and wasting your time watching those cat videos.

And after giving so much time thinking about it, you decided to get up and take the first step. So now you start exploring the internet. The HOWs, the WHYs, the ways to get this, the ways to get rid of that, and whatnot. 

But if you are just watching videos after videos for the sake of getting motivation. And taking a hell lot of courses to develop a skill or a habit, but are not taking any action. Then I’m sorry to tell you that it ain’t gonna happen. Yeah, it’s never gonna happen.

Here’s a reason why you couldn’t make it. It’s because of this fact that says, ‘If you want to change something in your life, you have to change yourself first.’ 

Many people are scared of change. It’s true, no one likes change. But this is not how a person who wants to achieve his/her goals would think. Don’t you think so?

If you want to get success whether it’s personal or professional, you gotta change yourself. Here are 5 changes that you must do within yourself if you want your dreams to be accomplished and you want to be successful in life.

1. Decide

When it comes to making a change. First, you need to decide ‘WHAT’. What do you want to change in your life? 

Is it making a schedule for workouts? Is it following a healthy diet routine? Or is it about quitting a bad habit or developing a new one? Sometimes there are a lot of things that you want to change in your life but couldn’t make it because you are so confused. You don’t get how and where to start. 

So first, you must decide what you want to change.

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Deciding what change you want is the same as defining your aim. How would you take an action, if you don’t know what it is for? How would you take the first step, if you don’t know where to go? 

Therefore, deciding what you want to change in your life is going to be the first thing you do.

If you are someone who has a long-term vision, then don’t worry. You don’t need to decide each and every step at first. Just decide what are you going to do first and focus on that only. Rest, just keep them at the back of your head and work out later in the future. 

Always set short-term goals and analyze the progress quarterly, half-yearly, or after a particular time period. It will also help you to increase your productivity. 

2. Say no to excuses

Making an excuse is the easiest thing a person can do. You can make excuses for anything, literally anything. But this is not what the achievers do. Right?

In general, people make excuses for something, they don’t like to do or they are bad at, or things that make them suffer in some way. 

There is a reason why you do it. It’s because the human brain always finds a way to survive. It is designed this way. Every time you are stuck somewhere, it will try to save you from the upcoming trouble and pokes you to ignore the problem. That’s the reason why we do it.

That’s the reason why you always find ways to ignore the problem, rather than solve it. But if you practice and train your brain to go to the next level and find the solutions to the problem, you can achieve anything you want. 

You have to muscle up your brain to get the most out of it. Make your brain feel excited and involved in the task that you are doing. This way your brain will work harder on its own and finds new ways to solve a problem.

So, next time when you are stuck somewhere, don’t make excuses to ignore the problem but try to find the solution. 

3. Believe in yourself

Question: What type of person are you? 

The answer to this question totally depends on what types of beliefs you have. 

Beliefs are so powerful. Your beliefs are something that has the power to make or break you. If you want to change yourself and achieve your goals and become successful in life, you must believe in yourself. Believe in each and every possibility that you see for yourself.

Start by reminding yourself that you are capable of achieving whatever it is that you want to achieve in life. You have the ability to do it. You have the power to make things work in your life the way that you want them to.

Don’t let anyone or your own insecurities let you down and make you give up on your dreams. 

Never say things like ‘I’m not good at this, I can’t do that, or I won’t be able to make it happen.’ When you keep saying things like that, your brain starts to absorb it and makes you believe what you just said. So, never say negative things, not even in a joke. Rather say, ‘I’m able to achieve anything I set my mind to.’

Practice this for a week, and you will start to observe the difference in the way you feel, and that ultimately will change the results.

4. Switch to positivity

If you want to change yourself to achieve your goals, then you need to switch your thoughts to the positive. This is the most powerful tool that you have.

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If you think positively and practice gratitude regularly, you are more likely to do and feel good and positive in every situation of your life. You will experience the same energy and vibes everywhere you go. You attract the same things into your life. 

On the contrary, if you think negatively, similar things start to happen to you. You see negativity everywhere. You will start to pick up only negative things in everything you come around with. And without even realizing it, you will be a statue of negativity.

This is because of the Law of Attraction. According to which, whatever you think and give yourself into, similar things start to happen to you. The universe provides you with the same kind of things. So, when you think and feel good, good will happen to you. And when you do the opposite, you know the results now. It’s very simple. 

5. Become fearless

Being successful is a journey and failure is part of it. You can never be successful without failing. 

Every person in this world, who has accomplished their dreams and are successful today, is because they failed so many times. But that’s not what matters, what matters is how many times you failed and stood up to try one more time. 

You have to develop a thick skin for this and commit to yourself that you are not going to give up. Think of it this way, if you failed at something, it means you actually came one step closer to your success.

If you fail, try something else; again you fail, try something else; again you fail, try something else, and so on until you find a solution to the problem.

There is no one recipe for success, there are a lot. Every individual is different, and so is their way of thinking and analyzing stuff. And your job is actually to find your way to success.

You sure have heard of the saying, ‘Diamonds are made under pressure.’ And it’s so true. If you wanna become that person that you’ve been dreaming of your whole life; if you wanna shine like diamonds you have to bear the pressure. 

Conclusion

Only you have the power to change yourself. You must have heard the saying which goes like, One small change can make a big difference. So, change yourself and achieve whatever you want in life. 

Are you ready to do whatever it takes to be what you want to become? Are you ready to change yourself to change your life?

Let me know in the comments below.

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