Etiqueta: goals
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How Visualization Can Improve Performance
Visualization is when you mentally rehearse a desired outcome. By visualizing success you can take your performance to the next level and feel more confident in your abilities, whether you are preparing for a big presentation, a job interview, or a sports event, visualization can be a powerful tool to help you succeed. When you…
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How I Overcame My Mental Block: First 10k
One of my goals for 2024 is to run a half-marathon. When I started training, I could barely run 2k. I had planned to achieve a 5k at a good pace by March. But when you get the hang of it, and each week you surpass yourself, you crave a challenge. So, I kept pushing…
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How to Rewire Your Brain for Growth
For a long time, people thought our brains stopped changing much after childhood. But new science shows our brains can keep growing and adapting throughout our lives. Recent neuroscientific research demonstrates that our brains are constantly rewiring, strengthening connections we use a lot, discarding the ones we don’t, and even building entirely new pathways based…
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Bed Rotting is Self-Care
Some days, I simply lack the willpower. It’s like my willpower battery is drained. Sunday, I woke up feeling overwhelmed, drained and discouraged. So, I became rooted to the bed (or remained in bed all day). While this made me feel unproductive and went against my usual goals, sometimes it’s necessary. My usual fix for…
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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
We’re all constantly balancing our desire for stability with our drive to make progress. It’s like we want to stay in our comfort zones, but at the same time, we’re always looking for what’s beyond the horizon. It’s a delicate dance, but one that keeps us moving forward. This is where the concept of new…