Tag: Motivation
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Root Cause Analysis: Why Your Goals Keep Failing (And How to Fix It)
There’s this thing that happens to most of us. You set a goal. You’re excited. You commit. You make it about two weeks, maybe three if you’re feeling particularly motivated. Then life happens, motivation fades, and suddenly you’re back where you started. The worst part? You don’t really understand why. You tell yourself you’re lazy.…
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Sustainable Habits: The Environmental Psychology of Lasting Change
Discover how environmental psychology creates lasting habits. Learn science-backed strategies for designing your physical and social environment to make sustainable behavior change effortless and automatic.
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How to Align Your Routine to Your Goals and Guarantee Success in 2025
Feeling defeated by your goals? Discover the 3-step Alignment Method that transforms goal-setting failures into guaranteed success. Are you staring at your 2025 goals feeling completely defeated? You’re not alone. While everyone talks about SMART goals, most people miss one crucial element that separates success from failure: alignment. As an engineer who has successfully navigated…
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Why I’m Taking Our Self-Improvement Journey to YouTube | And You Should Come Along
After 177 blog posts, I’ve realized something important: sometimes the most powerful lessons can’t be captured in text alone. That’s why I’m excited to announce the launch of my YouTube channel, Ingenium—where we’re taking our self-improvement journey to the next level with video content designed to accelerate your personal growth. From Blog Reader to YouTube…
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How I Completed My Master’s Degree in 18 Months: A Journey of Dedication and Strategy
Pursuing a master’s degree is a significant commitment, often taking two years or more to complete. However, I managed to finish mine in just 18 months while working full-time at an engineering firm. This journey was not without its challenges, but with careful planning, dedication, and a few strategic choices, I was able to achieve…
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10 Ways to Level Up in 2025
As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our goals and aspirations. Whether you’re looking to boost your career, improve your relationships, or simply become a better version of yourself, leveling up in 2025 requires intentional effort and strategy. Here are 10 ways to help you level up in the…
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10 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Productivity as a Remote Worker
I recently started working exclusively from home. I used to go to the office three times a week and after doing that for a year, I realized it wasn’t adding anything to my work or my life. Instead, I was spending at least 5 hours commuting every week and spending more on gas money.I now…
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2024 Goal Setting: A Mid-Year Check-In
31 days from now, we’ll have officially lived 50% of the year 2024. This means we have a month to do a mid-year reset to get ready for the second half. I like to think of a year like a game of football (soccer if you’re American). You play the first half (January-June) then you…
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Why I Use a Pomodoro Timer at Work
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent countless hours trying to crack the code of ultimate efficiency. Well, let me tell you, I’ve found something that’s been a game-changer in my workflow as a junior engineer: the Pomodoro Technique. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Not another productivity hack,” hear me out.…
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How to Stop Wasting Your Time
Time is a precious resource, and once it’s gone, you can never get it back. I know I have personally wasted countless hours on unimportant tasks, procrastination, and distractions. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to help you stop wasting your time and start living a more productive life.…
