Process Vs Outcome Based Goals
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Process Vs Outcome Based Goals

Outcome based goals, like SMART goals, can be useful in goal setting, but can also lead to a negative feeling feedback loop when outcomes are not met. Process based goals focus on building and maintaining habits as the goal, which alleviates the pressure of a specific outcome being achieved. It’s a method of goal setting that takes into account the differences between genetics, environmental circumstances, and fact that people are imperfect and have bad days. Process based goals more often lead to long term success because they help people learn to enjoy the practice and decouple the feeling of accomplishment from an ultimate outcome.

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Where Does Laziness Come From?
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Where Does Laziness Come From?

Everyone has periods of laziness - it’s part of being human. People probably aren’t inherently lazy; there are environmental and situational factors that contribute to why we procrastinate or avoid doing “work.” If people take the time to examine why they’re being “lazy,” they’ll most likely realize the reasons behind their behavior.

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Is It Okay To Work Hard For Yourself?
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Is It Okay To Work Hard For Yourself?

Quitting isn’t bad - it’s an important skill to have. You can’t do everything, so you have to be okay with quitting things that you don’t enjoy or aren’t beneficial to you. Laziness, too, isn’t inherently bad. It’s a natural part of life and the cycle of productivity. You can’t always be doing something, and laziness helps us recuperate from the energy we expend. Forcing yourself to work tirelessly at all things (your day job included) doesn’t bring more productivity, satisfaction, or money - so you need to assess if it’s really worth your time. It is okay to work hard when you want to do it, especially on things that bring you happiness or make you feel proud of what you accomplished.

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Why Is The Self-Improvement Industry So Full Of Scammers?
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Why Is The Self-Improvement Industry So Full Of Scammers?

Often, the most popular “self help” books and theories are too general and vague to be really meaningful besides getting people to feel good about themselves. This is done on purpose - the more general the advice is, the more people can buy the product. The fitness industry is incorporated into a lot of the self-improvement industry because people assume that people who “look good” are happy. It’s especially easy for influencers on social media to have people believe their success because we only see pictures and snippets they want us to see, not the full story. Success and improvement at anything is a time consuming, high effort challenge that can’t be conquered with a book, set of supplements, or any single thing.

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Learning Two Languages At Once - And General Tips For Practicing Any Pair Of Skills
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Learning Two Languages At Once - And General Tips For Practicing Any Pair Of Skills

Learning two languages at once is not generally recommended - but at the same time, it’s hard to learn a second language without continuing to practice the one you learned previously. I believe that learning two languages at once is certainly possible, but you need to take the right approach to ensure you succeed. Here are the tips I’ve been using.

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