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Premeditatio Malorum

Thinking Worst, Ending with the Best. If you prepare for the worst disaster prior, then it is likely that you will escape the Devils Triangle easily.

This is used to avoid procrastination, as to when our mind needs break we could schedule it likely to our terms.

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Tackle the Hardest First

The hard work always takes time to get swallowed completely. As you finish the toughest task in the morning your day becomes a better easier, with less stress resulting in more focus on other mini tasks.

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Growing Discomfort

The more we obtain comfort, the greater we start to less value it.

Fast routinely, it increases the basic perseverance for hunger.

Start the mornings with cold showers, it can lower your stress, reduce depression and improve circulation.

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MARCUS AURELIUS

"The more you seek uncomfortable, the more comfortable you become."

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"The person who died last night was most likely craving for the last breath."

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Gratitude

Start with happiness flushing all worries within the yawn. Feel privileged as to what positive to begin with - greeting your parents, helping somebody, watering your plants or just keeping a smile to face any upcoming trouble with ease. 

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Journaling

Start writing on paper the thoughts that come into your mind. This filters your mind, expressing your character and letting us know what our wisdom was in the past.

Writing in the morning is beneficial as to start the day we need to figure out what it thinks & how it responds...

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