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4. Identifying long-term goals

4. Identifying long-term goals

It is an essential part of organizing your emotions, because without understanding what it is you want in the long-term, you aren’t going to know what’s worth suffering for. If you are acting in accordance with your immediate desires, you will be happy until you realize you’re unfulfilled.

If you are acting in accordance with your long-term goals, you may be less comfortable, but it will be worth it. Life is a game of identifying what is worth suffering for.

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2. Structure your day to honor your different needs

2. Structure your day to honor your different needs

Instead of just trying to push through the project, if you know you’re feeling burnt out, maybe commit to working on it for a few hours and then heading out early to take some time for yourself.

People usually live by an unrealistic “all or nothing” mentality. If they ...

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Identify the problems in your life: The first step is to recognize what’s wrong, and what’s bothering you so deeply.
  • Become aware of the thoughts, emotions and beliefs that surround these problems.
  • Identify incorrect thinking:

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3. Make a “to worry about” list

3. Make a “to worry about” list

Jot down anything and everything that comes up in your day that’s bothering you.

When you do, you’ll realize most of it was nonsense. There will be a few points on there that require your attention. Instead of ruminating, make an action plan to address or resolve what’s bot...

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1. Make a bullet point list of your feelings

1. Make a bullet point list of your feelings

If you need to, wake up in the morning and write a list of notes to yourself that describe the various feelings and thoughts that you’re having. It’s okay if some are contradictory.

Your list can look like this: “I feel really exhausted and drained today, and I don’t f...

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