30 Challenges for 30 Days of Growth

Email We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle Scientists have suggested that, with a little willpower, it takes roughly 30 days for a person to form a new habit. As with mastering anything new, the act of starting and getting beyond the preliminary stage where everything feels awkward is 80% of the battle. This is precisely why it’s important to make small, positive changes every day over the course of at least a 30 day period. It’s like the old saying: “How do you eat an elephant? And when you start small like this, you won’t need a lot of motivation either. Below you will find 30 challenges to be accomplished over the course of 30 days. Use words that encourage happiness. – Typically, when I ask someone “How are you?” As you progress through these challenges remember, personal growth is a slow, steady process. Photo by: Andres AZP If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book.

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