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Easy Ways to Start Your Financial Year Off Right
__________________________________________________ Originally posted on January 26, 2021. Republished on January 26, 2024. __________________________________________________ Coming off the holidays can be majorly anticlimactic. It gets even worse when those holiday bills start coming in. Now’s the time to do a little bit of planning to make the coming year a financially fruitful one. By taking some easy steps, you can ensure you end the year on a happy financial note. Complete a Financial Review Many of us avoid looking at our finances, which leads to more over-spending and less saving. It can be painful to look back at the year that’s ending to see what we could have done better, but without…
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7 Micro-Habits That Will Change Your Year For The Better
________________________________________________ Originally Posted on January 19, 2021. Reposted on January 19, 2024. ________________________________________________ It’s common to avoid making changes, even though we say we want to. One reason for this is that we try to make multiple significant changes all at once. Science has proven that making a few small habit changes is the best way to create effective and lasting change. If you are ready to get started making this year the healthiest and happiest yet, you should start with these seven simple micro-habits. Set Boundaries What is the one thing you consistently do that depletes your time and energy? Maybe it’s a committee which you no longer want…
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How To Effectively Manage Your Time & Productivity
Struggling with time management lately? You aren’t alone. Most people routinely feel stressed for not being productive the way they are supposed to be. The good news is that you can prevent this stress by using time management strategies to become more efficient. Why use those strategies? Well, it is quite simple – Time is your most valuable asset and so, you don’t really want to waste it. So without further ado, let us take you through our 10 best time management tips and tricks you can put to use in your life! 1. The Power of Mornings Laura Vanderkam, who’s a career development writer, suggests that individuals have more…
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Unsuccessful New Year’s Resolutions? Try a Goal Instead!
A Series on Goal Setting During the month of January, my posts will look at different aspects of goal setting — not resolution setting… New Year’s resolutions can be thought of as a type of goal setting exercise. Yet, people tend to be more successful at formally setting goals than they are at reaching what they set out to do in their resolutions. We all know this having all failed at the resolution game before. Why do people fail at resolutions? A Lack of Formality One big reason could be the process is not formal. We make the statement at a time when everyone is festive, i.e., during the holidays.…
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Appreciate Life and Lower Your Stress
Did you know that when you appreciate the small things in life, you are less likely to be stressed out? Easily Upset vs Calm and Appreciative: Which is Better? It makes sense when you think about it. People who are easily agitated get upset about everything. They don’t appreciate things that are right in front of them, and it causes them to blow up at every opportunity. Contrast this with people who appreciate the small things. They aren’t going to let small distractions bother them. In fact, it’s those little things that they learn to enjoy and embrace. For instance, suppose there is a problem with the shipment of a…
