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16. Setting boundaries and saying "no" 🛑

  1. Know your limits
  2. Be assertive
  3. Use a positive tone
  4. Provide alternatives
  5. Be honest
  6. Practice Self-care
  7. Be firm, be clear about your boundaries, and don't back down

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2. Developing a daily routine 📅

2. Developing a daily routine 📅

  1. Make a list. Figure out how to write a daily routine begins by writing down everything you need to get done daily, both at home and at work
  2. Structure your day. Think about when you work best. Then, group your tasks into the time of day that makes the most sense for when you will effi...

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4. Staying focused and avoiding distractions

4. Staying focused and avoiding distractions

  1. Have a plan the night before
  2. Turn off the distractions
  3. Get comfortable (knowing what environment makes you comfortable yet focused at the same time can help you maintain focus)
  4. Practice meditation (allow your mind to let go of interrupting thoughts and get centered on...

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6. Constantly learning and growing 📚

6. Constantly learning and growing 📚

  1. Participate in meetup to learn from others
  2. Read a book
  3. Join a learning center
  4. Use your drive time
  5. Take advantage of the web
  6. Set smart goals to track progress and motivate learning
  7. Stay current with industry trends and best practices
  8. Be ...

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1. Setting clear and measurable goals 🎯

1. Setting clear and measurable goals 🎯

  1. Specific (simple, sensible, significant)
  2. Measurable (meaningful, motivating)
  3. Achievable (agreed, attainable)
  4. Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based)

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15. Being patient and persistent ⏳

  1. Noticing times when you lost your patience and what it felt like
  2. Use the STOP practice
  3. Practicing with the smaller stuff
  4. Taking a break by moving and shifting focus
  5. Reflect on circumstances

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3. Prioritizing Tasks Based On Importance

3. Prioritizing Tasks Based On Importance

  1. Write down all of your tasks
  2. Determine which tasks are truly important
  3. Stick to a schedule that reflects your priority tasks
  4. Tackle your most intense, high-effort tasks first
  5. Focus on one task at a time (try not to multitask

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5. Taking action on their goals 🏃

5. Taking action on their goals 🏃

  1. Write down your goals
  2. Read your list every day and take action
  3. Break your goals down into smaller tasks
  4. Schedule time on your calendar
  5. ...

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7. Keeping a positive attitude 😃

7. Keeping a positive attitude 😃

  1. Practice gratitude
  2. Try to do more each day
  3. Describe yourself with positive words
  4. Surround yourself with positive people
  5. Start meditating every day
  6. Don't expect results
  7. Try to make other people feel happy
  8. Focus on what you get to do
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10. Networking and building relationships 🤝

10. Networking and building relationships 🤝

  1. Identify your relationship needs
  2. Develop your people skills
  3. Focus on your emotional intelligence
  4. Practice mindful listening
  5. Schedule ti...

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8. Practicing gratitude 🙏

8. Practicing gratitude 🙏

  1. Keep a gratitude journal
  2. Remember the bad. To be grateful in your current state, it's helpful to remember the hard times that you once experienced.
  3. Ask yourself 3 questions. Meditate on your relationships using 3 questions 1.What have I received from__? 2.What have I given to...

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9. Surrounding themselves with positive influences 🌟

9. Surrounding themselves with positive influences 🌟

  1. Decide to surround yourself with greatness
  2. Let go of negative relationships
  3. Identify positive people
  4. Join a professional group (online or in person, coach and seek out uplifting people to spend time with.)
  5. Get outside your comfort zone to surround yourself wit...

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14. Being self-disciplined 🎖️

14. Being self-disciplined 🎖️

  1. Set clear goals
  2. Create a plan
  3. Prioritize tasks
  4. Establish a routine
  5. Time management
  6. Avoid distractions
  7. Set deadlines
  8. Monitor progress
  9. Practice self-control
  10. Accountability
  11. Learn to say No
  12. Visualize success

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17. Keeping promises and commitments 🤝

  1. Be organized
  2. Be motivated
  3. Don't overpromise
  4. Be principled
  5. Be sincere

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13. Being adaptable and flexible 🔄

13. Being adaptable and flexible 🔄

  1. Open mindedness (embrace new ideas and be open to different perspectives)
  2. Embrace change (recognize that change is a part of life)
  3. Learn continuously (cultivate a growth mindset by actively seeking opportunities for learning and personal development)
  4. Step out of your ...

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11. Being organized and productive 🗂️

11. Being organized and productive 🗂️

  1. Set clear goals - define your short-term and long-term goals. Having a clear sense of purpose will help you prioritize tasks.
  2. Plan your day - create a daily to-do list
  3. Time management - use time manage...

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12. Communicating effectively 💬

12. Communicating effectively 💬

  1. Listen actively: pay close attention to the speaker and demonstrate that you're engaged by nodding, making eye contact and providing verbal cues like "I see" or "Go on"
  2. Clarify your message: be clear and concise in your message. Avoid jargon or overly complex language
  3. Body la...

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