Focus on personal achievement

If you usually seek approval, focus on improving processes, rather than achieving a particular outcome.

When you focus your energy on one singular result (getting a promotion or raise for example) you attach your self-worth to external standards—which may be outside of your control.

If you’re holding a grudge against someone, expecting them to be late to meetings or to miss deadlines, you’ll likely find the evidence you’re looking for. That’s your confirmation bias at play.

When someone annoys you, rather than focusing on what they’re doing wrong, thi...

Stoicism teaches us to identify what aspects of any situation we influence versus what we cannot change. This lets us focus our energy productively rather than frustration over the uncontrollable.

Before reacting to events, pause and reflect – can I do something about thi...