Jerry Seinfeld had this mental trick, to keep his habit of writing jokes alive, in which he would write a joke everyday. Definitely something you might want to implement to some habit you want to build.

By turning your fitness goals into a game and making the daring, you’re more likely to stay motivated and to stick to them.

More often than not, we tend to be too critical of our every actions. For those moments, it’s better to accept that no action or reaction will please everyone nor, by consequence, be perfect.

Contentment and acceptance help relationships of all kinds. Rather than seeking validation with every interaction, listen for the opportunities to comfort them when they need you.

When lacking motivation or simply needing a pump, it helps to envision yourself enjoying the benefits of achieving your goal. The book I talk about is “Time”, by Daniel H. Pink.

Catch yourself next time you’re comparing yourself to others. Don’t attach your situation to the one of the person you’re talking with. You’ll get more objective knowledge that way and you’ll enjoy the exchange better.

Next time you’re at an event or somewhere there’s a person you admire for any reason, go talk to them and tell them why. Tell them how their work affects your life. The book I cite is “How to talk to anyone” by Leil Lowndes”:).

It’s ok to feel awkward when doing something out of the ordinary. The positive is you went for it.

I find it lighter when you focus on the concrete actions you can take today to get closer to your goals, rather than always thinking ahead.

In order to not escalate problems or discussions with your partner, I believe is better to focus on the situation at matter. Don’t generalize, because when you do that, you’re making the problem bigger, and therefore, harder to fix.