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Spending Mental Energy on Things You Can’t Control

Spending Mental Energy on Things You Can’t Control

One habit that you may need to break is recognizing that you can’t control what’s going to happen with the pandemic, says Ethan Kross, author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It.

“There are lots of things that we can do to be safer and to live productive, satisfying lives, even in the current climate, but there are some things that are just out of our control. The moment we recognize that, we can minimize the chatter surrounding the pandemic and move forward.”

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“Research has found that about 40% of everyday life is shaped by habits ,” says Gretchen Rubin, author of ...

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Not Planning for the Next Normal

Not Planning for the Next Normal

Just when you got used to remote working, many employers are calling back teams to office or hybrid arrangements. This can be a big disruptor to the habits you’ve adopted, good or bad.

“So many habits were disrupted during the pandemic, but what’s interesting is that some people have introd...

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Measuring Success by Old Standards

Measuring Success by Old Standards

Another mindset you may have adopted during the pandemic is buying into limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, says Kindra Hall, author of Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inn...

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