Top 3 Frustrations In Life To Prevent You Reaching Your Goals

How many of you fail to accomplish the goals you set in your New Year's resolution? Do you ever set any goals? Do you think about why you weren't able to achieve your goals?

Some of my friends complain that they don't have enough money to pay their bills, holidays and upgrade to better lifestyles, don't have time to spend with their family and start their own business, fail to lose 5 kg, lack of focus to concentrate on their projects, lack of motivation to get things done or started, etc… Does any of these sounds like you? Or perhaps you know your friends or acquaintances behave in these ways? From my own experience interacting with my friends and acquaintances around, I found that there are generally top 3 frustrations in life that prevent them reaching their goals.

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A- Z to combat Stress

It is natural for us all to feel stressed and some point or another. Yet for some, stress can be taking over our lives. Here is an A – Z of ways to combat stress.

A IS FOR AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils such as chamomile or lemon balm in a therapeutic style.  Why not burn some essential oils after a busy day or use an aromatic candle in a relaxing hot bath.

B IS FOR BREATHING TECHNIQUES

Here is a simple breathing technique you should try to do five times a day.

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Words Of Motivation: The Dangers Of Labels

I have a small but prolific garden. In my wisdom I have decided to turn it into a wildlife friendly garden (in other words let it grow wild!). It is a delight to see it filled with birds by day and to see the hedgehogs come out when the sun sets.

Occasionally I see a pile of feathers in one corner of the garden. This is a sign that a bird of prey, probably a buzzard, has made a meal of a pigeon.

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The Worst Thing About Procrastination

At times, most of us will lapse into procrastinating. We'll put things off that we know we shouldn't and we'll come up with all sorts of kind-of plausible excuses as to why we haven't done something that, deep down, we know we should have done. Here are some of the lamest things about procrastination. See which one matches you best.

There's not been enough time

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4 Tips for Effective Goal Setting

Effective goal setting sets you on a certain path that is free from distractions and time wasters that could slow your progress.  Finally, goal setting is motivational, because the more goals you set and achieve, the more self-confidence you build and the happier you are. There are two main components to successful goal setting.

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