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23.List three things you genuinely like about yourself. Read those
three things out loud. Do this daily.
24.Stand up straight. Let your hands hang naturally at your sides.
25.Dress in clothes that flatter you.
26.Outline your thoughts/words before you enter an intimidating
situation. Being prepared will help you feel more confident. Bring
cheat notes if acceptable.
27.Refuse to fidget. Instead, go to a private place (car, restroom)
where you can stretch and get out the jitters. Then focus on
relaxing.
28.Pay attention to the other person instead of your own insecurity.
29.Repeat a mantra in your head.
30.Take a small risk daily. Find something that makes you a little
nervous, like talking to strangers, and strive to do it one time every
day to build your confidence.
31.Ask for compliments from a trusted friend or relative.
See 11 Confidence Habits
Take up meditation. Start with 15 minutes a day. Find a quiet place, set a timer, close your eyes and
focus on your breaths.
Social Goals
If you want to make a new friend…
45.Make a conscious effort to smile.
46.Make eye contact with someone new.
47.Introduce yourself to someone new.
48.Ask open-ended questions about this new person’s preferences.
49.Talk about common ground issues.
50.Find a way to laugh together. Tell a joke, make a self-deprecating
statement or engage in an activity that makes you both laugh.
Laughter is bonding.
Want to become more social? Make a habit to introduce yourself to
someone new every day
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If you want to improve in a sport, practice with someone who is better than you once to twice a
week.
Health Goals
If you want to fall asleep on time, stop drinking caffeine after 2PM
#dailyhabits
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Sleep soundly all night lowering the temperature in your bedroom and turning on a sound machine
for the night.
If you want to live longer, eat something live (fresh fruit or vegetables) every day.
If you want to rev up your #metabolism, why not try #exercising in the
cold
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If you want to advance quickly in your career, dress one step classier than your coworkers.
If you want to learn new material, read out loud or use pictures (images, drawings, colors) to link
definitions to new vocabulary words.
Lifestyle Goals
If you want to be on time…
177. Schedule out your entire day, working backwards from
appointments.
178. Leave fifteen minutes before you think you need to for driving
appointments.
179. Leave five minutes before you think you need to for in-office
appointments.
180. Schedule in time for bathroom breaks, talking, coffee breaks,
and distractions.
181. Sandbag (build in time cushions for all estimates)
182. Program your phone to give you reminders.
183. Map out alternate routes to places you often frequent (to deal
with traffic.)
Also remember, and live by, this important mantra I learned in the
military:
Early is on #time, on time is late, late is unforgivable
#timemanagement
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If you want to quit smoking, remind yourself that cravings usually lessen if you delay gratification.