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Banish Procrastination With The Five Second Rule.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go! A simple five seconds can help make or break you beginning to transform your life. Helping to create those habits and get you on the path to action. “If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will…
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How Do I Start Meditating

Introduction When it comes to improving mindfulness, practicing meditation is a good place to start. It is an activity anyone can pick up and learn and a practice that does not have to take long. Setting aside a few minutes for meditation per day can prove to be worthwhile for your mental health and…
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Combat the Downward Spiral: Choose Joy Instead! Part II

In my article “Combat the Downward Spiral: Choose Joy Instead!”, I gave you some reasons for why you should start a Joy Plan of your own, as well as a couple of tips for creating one. This article will continue giving you the tools to create your very own plan. Gratitude and Optimism Have…
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The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

Since the beginning of the year our resolutions might have diluted. Re-engaging with shorter term goals aids in a closer follow up and more accountability.
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How to Recognize Burnout and Rediscover Your Spark

[player id=3535] Your eyes are exhausted from staring at your computer screen all day. Your brain is mush and you’re not really reading what’s in front of you anymore. You swear you’ve never wanted to leave work and take a long nap more than you do right now. More and more, people are recognizing that…
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The Power of Mindfulness

[player id=2744] You arrive home from a long, stressful day at work. It feels like you’ve gone 13 rounds against life, and you’re barely holding on in round 14. You collapse on your coach, close your eyes, and a torrent of negative thoughts comes rushing in like waves on a windy day. Despite this, a…
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Get Moving

Get Up and Going: Low body activity is related to various health problems. We all have different needs, so our aim isn’t establishing a standard for everyone. As humans, we naturally thrive most when we are in motion. Why don’t you start by moving around every 60 minutes? Your body is wise and will…
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Developing Deep Work Habits

[player id=2719] Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the quantity of work you had to do and had trouble to commit yourself to maintain the concentration needed to sustain long working hours to finish it all? Have you ever wondered how it’s possible that this co-worker/awesome professor (or anyone you look up to) works so…
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Get Moving

[player id=2715] Welcome Knights! Today we are going to talk about exercise, why it’s good for you, and some fun ways to get started. Why Exercise? Exercise is good for you! It has many health benefits. It helps keep you fit, keeps your heart healthy, and may improve your immune system. In addition, it improves…
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