Positive habits. If setting goals is so useful, how come we don’t do it? Setting goals can leave some people feeling trapped, especially if it feels they’re pushing themselves to do something they’re not sure about. Also, we might feel worse if we don’t achieve our goals. If you feel reluctant to set goals, you […]

We can all get better at setting goals. Here’s a quick guide to setting goals that are genuinely helpful. Write goals down. When we write our goals down, we can “tick off” the ones we’ve achieved. This gives a confidence boost when we look back at the things we’ve done. Make goals specific. A good […]

Urgent is not the same as important. Do you feel you’re working hard but not achieving much? Maybe you’re confusing “urgent” with “important” tasks. Dwight Eisenhower said: “What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.” An urgent task needs attention right away. Important tasks count towards our personal goals. Sometimes […]

Why goals? When we focus on our goals, we focus less on our problems. This helps us feel more positive and gives us more energy. Goals provide something to aim for, and allow us to measure our success. We intensify what we notice. When we turn our attention inwards, we risk making our sensations and emotions […]