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When Perfectionism is a Problem anxiety confidence goals mindset psychology Jan 18, 2021

Ā Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist?

Many people do, and in fact most consider it to be an admirable quality. Striving for excellence and holding yourself to high standards can be a good ...

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How to have better self-control goals mindset psychology Mar 04, 2019

Achieving any goal you set for yourself generally requires consistent and disciplined action. At some point, distractions and temptations will inevitably arise and motivation will wane. You’ll be stru...

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Five Steps to Breaking Bad Habits goals mindfulness mindset psychology Jan 28, 2019

Around 40-45% of what we do every day is done out of habit. You might be surprised just how much of our lives happen on auto-pilot, but it makes perfect sense when you consider how much time and energ...

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How to Develop a Mindset for Success goals mindset psychology Sep 04, 2017

Achieving goals is as much a mental battle as a physical one. You need a clear, compelling goal; the willpower to follow through with action; and an unshakeable belief in your own ability to achieve y...

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Do you need to get out of your comfort zone? confidence goals mindset psychology Aug 14, 2017

We humans tend to opt for what's most comfortable as our default. Familiarity gives us a sense of security and we feel most at ease when there is minimal stress or risk or uncertainty in our environme...

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