An unrealistic goal has very little to do with the goal itself and everything to do with how real you’re being with yourself. Moreover, setting a goal by only thinking about the achievement is not being real with yourself. This is a bitter pill to swallow, and I hate to be the bearer of bad […]
Focusing on what you control and minimizing the impact of those things you don’t control is one of the most important keys to success. Self-talk is the first thing you control, and arguably the most important. As stated in the textbook Applied Sport Psychology: You engage in self-talk any time you carry on an internal dialogue […]
Yesterday I explained the difference between habits and routines. Chiefly, habits are instinctive and addictive while routines require discipline, self-control, and willpower. This is important to be self-aware about because good habits are powerful multipliers that make pursuing your goals easier. On the other hand, bad habits will cause a debilitating spiral of self-inflicted wounds. […]