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Every four years, we see the Olympics showcase some of the greatest sports and athletes in the world. Whilst you sit on the sofa watching the action, the Olympics is a prime opportunity to reboot your motivation and update what goals you want in life. It’s important to remember that these athletes have been preparing for these competitions for years and even decades. You might not be destined for the Olympics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t apply the same effort and dedication to your own life and work. Understanding that it takes time to achieve greatness will allow you to plot out long term goals and the short term stepping stones it will take to get you there. Here are some tips to help you find that motivation: The human body is capable of much more than you think The Olympics is full of outlandish flexibility, impressive endurance, and incredibly strong athletes. Don’t be discouraged by the elite level of athleticism you see on the TV. Rather, recognise it as a dis...

Every four years, we see the Olympics showcase some of the greatest sports and athletes in the world. Whilst you sit on the sofa watching the action, the Olympics is a prime opportunity to reboot your motivation and update what goals you want in life. It’s important to remember that these athletes have been preparing for these competitions for years and even decades. You might not be destined for the Olympics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t apply the same effort and dedication to your own life and work. Understanding that it takes time to achieve greatness will allow you to plot out long term goals and the short term stepping stones it will take to get you there. Here are some tips to help you find that motivation: The human body is capable of much more than you think The Olympics is full of outlandish flexibility, impressive endurance, and incredibly strong athletes. Don’t be discouraged by the elite level of athleticism you see on the TV. Rather, recognise it as a dis...

It's no secret that most people dread Mondays after having a relaxing weekend. However, if you're passionate about the work you're doing, Monday isn't a drag - it’s a fresh start. Each new week brings an opportunity for limitless potential. No matter what you were facing last week, this is a new one and you can start it off right with the help of these tips to try every Monday morning. 1. Get an early start. Getting up early on a Monday morning can seem soul destroying for some of us (me included) – however an early start can reduce tiredness during the day because your body is up and running. In this case you can then arrive at work a little early on to get a jumpstart on your week. You can then take time to reflect on your priorities for this week and begin making plans. Getting a to-do list together ensures you are completely ready for the long week ahead, and there is nothing more motivating than knowing exactly what you are doing and how you are ...

We all have dreams and goals. However, sometimes it can be challenging to reach them. We all want better health, better careers and to cast an impression on everyone that we are living fulfilling lives. Yet to reach our goals and make the most of our time requires a great deal of commitment, consistency and hard work. Therefore there are some daily practices you can achieve to take you that little bit closer to your goals. 1. Involve others You have to be accountable for the actions you are committing yourself to. Involve everyone around you, get them engaged and talk to them on how they can help you accomplish your goals. When you involve others you feel you have a responsibility towards them as well as yourself. Every day, make sure you are accountable to sticking to your goals. By joining groups or engaging others you have more motivation to reach your goals. For example if you want to read more, try joining a book club, if you want to be a better entrepreneur, join an entr...