You’re your own best cheerleader

... for improving performance:

• Self-talk (saying to yourself “I can do better”)
• Imagery (imagining yourself doing something better)
• If-then planning (for example, “If I start to doubt myself, then I will remind myself that I have the skill...

There is no greater feeling than being able to overcome and conquer your fears. 

Scared of skydiving? Great, so is half the population but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do it. 

In fact, if you’re scared of doing it, then its even better reason for you to man up, grow some balls...

Remember that what might take you five hours could take someone else eight. This does not mean you’re doing anything wrong, working less hard, or being lazy! Working longer hours does not ensure higher productivity.

Give yourself the time you need to set and achieve your own goals.

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