【推荐1】Goals give our lives meaning and help us become better versions of ourselves.     1     Have you started working towards your goal but over time felt that it’s just too high a mountain to climb?

As humans, we are built to naturally see the problems and easily punish ourselves for bad behavior. Our mindset can bring us down when we feel we’ve failed.     2    

So what is the secret to achieving big goals? Many people may put the success of others down to luck or a natural talent.     3     Most of the time it is down to a particular mindset and the way of looking at their goals as a whole.

    4     It took Edison almost 10,000 attempts to create a light bulb — that’s a huge number of “failures”. But in response to his repeated failures, he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”. It’s quite clear that he had a mindset and a positive perspective that allowed him to celebrate those small steps and see them as achievements.

The key to success is realizing that our big goals aren’t going to happen overnight.     5     It is the combination of those small things over time that leads to the achievement of the big goals.

【推荐2】How to Beat the Afternoon Slump and Regain Your Focus

It’s 3 pm, and the very last thing you want to do is work. You are so tired that you could go back to bed.     1     It’s called the afternoon slump, and people across the world deal with it every day. It can be a killer for your motivation and productivity. The following techniques may help overcome the afternoon slump.

Grab a Healthy Snack

If you’re feeling tired, try giving your body some energy with a healthy snack. Sugary, prepackaged snacks seem to be a good choice because they provide you with a quick hit of energy. But after this boost of energy, you’ll quickly experience a “sugar crash”.     2     Therefore, try something that has a balance of protein and healthy fats instead.

Get Some Exercise

One of the quickest ways to increase your energy is to do some exercise. If you’ve been sitting at your desk all day, then getting your blood pumping (涌流) can give you the boost you need to continue your work.     3     Some simple ways to add physical activity to your day can work wonders, such as taking a walk and dancing to your favorite song.

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Our final piece of advice isn’t a specific action, but rather a larger change in the way you work. If you know that you’re going to have less energy in the afternoon, try to use that time for tasks that require less energy. For instance, I prefer to do my most creative and high-energy work in the morning and lower energy tasks like processing email in the afternoon.     5    

While you can’t beat the afternoon slump completely, you can take steps to regain the energy and focus you need to stay productive even in the face of tiredness.

【推荐3】How To Overcome Laziness

Laziness can be harmful to your overall quality of life. If you are physically lazy, you may be at risk of developing a variety of health problems. If you consistently fall behind at work because of laziness, you might develop more stress.     1     If you are having a hard time overcoming laziness, there are several steps to follow.

    2     Expecting perfection might not only make you lose the courage to start but also increase your risk of developing mental health issues, such as anxiety. Consider yourself as just another face in the crowd, and you’ll have an easier time overcoming laziness.

Set realistic targets. If you set unrealistic goals for yourself, you can get burnt out, which can result in laziness sometimes.     3     The task won’t go beyond your ability and you’ll be less likely to get trapped in.

Ask for help when you need it. It can be harmful to try to handle everything on your own, so you should not hesitate to ask for help.     4     There is no shame in asking for help, and it is better to lean on your support system from time to time.

Find ways to make boring tasks fun. A lot of people do not like to focus on their to-do lists because they get bored quickly.     5     Put a little effort towards making your boring tasks more enjoyable, and you’ll have a much easier time doing them.

Now you know the harm of being laziness and have some effective methods for crushing it. If well planned, you can overcome laziness and lead a more productive life once and for all.