Latest story Goals, projects, tasks and habits: how to tell them apart
Learn the difference between a goal, project, task and habit, with practical examples and a fifteen-minute planning exercise
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Goals, habits and your own pace
Practical ideas for planning your day and making time for what matters to you
Big changes start with small actions that fit into an ordinary day
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Facts, workable proposals and a clear record of the outcome
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How to step outside your comfort zone with a small experiment
Choose a purpose, set limits and learn from one attempt
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Essential conditions, missing information and a clear reason for choosing
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Music while working: when to listen and when to choose silence
Compare a soundtrack by work quality as well as how it feels
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Rehearse the next step, a likely obstacle and a way to continue
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How to restart a routine after a break
Recover your place, prepare one manageable session and adjust using what happens
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How to stay motivated for long-term goals
Review the goal’s meaning, notice actual progress and adapt the plan to your circumstances