How many times we have been advised, to “fake it till you make it.” This cliche advice is often given when we are faced with a situation that requires confidence, such as a job interview or meeting a new client. The idea […]
“Whatever you will focus your attention on will grow in your life,” a mentor once said to me. I had almost forgotten such an important lesson.Because my attention was distributed between different things. As I am dropping projects one by one, I […]
I was resisting the temptation to indulge in a slice of birthday cake since yesterday. At the start of the year, I made a pact with myself to cut sugar from my diet. But at night, just after dinner, my resolve crumbled. […]
Because they set ‘means goal’ rather than ‘end goals.’ They think ‘means goals’ will lead them to their ‘end goals.’ They don’t. Instead, they lead them to stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction. A ‘means goal’ is a means to an end. Get good […]
They don’t work. For the last five decades, we have been fed the belief to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound goals. The problem is, such goals are either Outcome-based or Process-based. “This year I will lose 10 pounds,” is an […]
1st of January is no ordinary date. I have been keeping tabs on my New Year’s resolutions for the past four years, and I have not only met them but exceeded them. Here is an interesting study to prove why. Katy Milkman was […]