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Athletic. Smart. Geek. Loner. Bully. The Good-looking one. Who are you? I suspect you can name at least two attributes you’ve carried throughout your life. We all are labeled very early on by our family. Once adolescent friendships are created, we consume those newly anointed titles as well, and carry all of them into adulthood. Once we are told who we are, we start believing it as truth. Wouldn’t it be better if you choose who you want to be?
My wife and I are just as guilty for burdening our own daughters with labels. One has repeatedly been told she’s strong and athletic.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Change, Choose who you want to be, Direct Your Life.
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If you want to increase happiness in your life strive to make the best of every situation.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in attitude, Direct Your Life, Direct your mind, eliminate negativity, happiness, Life balance, Podcasts, Positive Attitude, Positivity, Self improvement, Stop Complaining, your thoughts create your reality.
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If you find yourself going down the wrong path or making a mistake, don’t dwell on the negative, figure out the best path forward and take the necessary steps.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Change, Decisions, Direct Your Life, discipline, eliminate negativity, Podcasts, Positivity, Reframe, Self improvement.
Most of us have experienced a time in life when we felt we were moving in the wrong direction. We need to be able to catch ourselves and make the proper life course correction. Ideally we are able catch it early but that’s not always the case.
Begin by identifying, then limiting exposure to that which doesn’t serve you. Here’s a list to get you started.
- Media—No good can come from spending many hours in front of CNN, or any other news. It’s one thing to keep up with what’s going on the world, it’s another to be absorbed by it.
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Direct Your Life, feelings are the best gage, give of yourself, minimize negativity, negative people.
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If you create productive habits it will require much less energy to get where you want to go and you will receive a better return on your time.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in accomplish more, Create habits, Direct Your Life, discipline, Get things done, Podcasts, productivity.
Last w
eek was about maximizing your most precious resource, your time. This week I want to focus on how to accomplish more with the time you have. I am convinced that if you take any, or all of the following suggestions, you will positively impact your productivity.
- Be accountable—If you want maintain the discipline to move toward your goals, it is helpful if you are accountable to someone. At work it can your boss, your assistant, or a mentor. I have worked with coaches for the last 20 years and that has done amazing things for keeping me on my path.
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Posted by Joel Brookman in accountability, Building Lasting Success, Create habits, Direct Your Life, Goal setting, personal growth, productivity, responsibility, Self improvement, Take Control of Your Life, time management.
