Tag: resilience

  • Horrible: Growth Idea #593

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    We all have days when everything seems to go wrong, and the day feels like a horrible day. Sometimes on days like that, we feel as if it’s all too hard and we just want to give up. Let me assure you, it does get better. One of my favorite sayings, as some of you…

  • Failing: Idea #575

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    Are you still afraid of failing? ‘What if I told you that failing is acceptable, but quitting is not? No matter how discouraged you might feel today, you can develop grit, build resilience, and learn the power of perseverance. What makes people resilient? We need to actively commit to not giving up.’ (B.Olthoff) It’s helpful…

  • Purpose-in-Life: Idea #535

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    Idea #104 ‘Having a “purpose-in-life” (the technical term) has been shown to lower incidences of stroke, dementia, and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, from a performance standpoint, purpose boosts motivation, productivity, resilience, and focus….Purpose shifts our attention off ourselves (internal focus) and puts it onto other people and the task at hand (external focus).’ (S.Kotler) As you…