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Reframe past “failures”

Thinking about our past mistakes usually brings us feelings of despair.

You can stop this by reframing your past failures by recognizing that you did the best you could with the information that you had at that time.

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One step at a time

New projects can feel overwhelming, so imagining how you will get from start to finish it hard.

But you don't have to do it all in a day. Pick one small thing that will take you closer to your goal. And focus on that.

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It’s OK to be uncomfortable

Putting yourself out there is very uncomfortable for most of us.

But try to remember that discomfort is pretty normal. It's just a feeling, nothing more. So allow yourself to feel uncomfortable and accept that the feeling doesn’t mean you should stop trying that new thing your considering.

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Celebrate how far you've come

Everyone has a dream. But not everyone is brave enough to act on it.

Be proud of your courage to start a new project.

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Adam Grant

"Ultimately, what we regret is not failure, but the failure to act."

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  • Past is a memory that is gone in time
  • But we only remember or our mind will only remind us of moments that brought us tremendous joy or terrible misery.
  • Some people take positives and find ways to improve themselves
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Reflect on your past self

  • Take the time to consider who you were three years ago. What kinds of activities did you like? What type of work did you lie the most? Who were your friends?
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