Whether the calendar is nearing January 1st and the New Year’s Resolutions are flowing, or something is igniting a self-improvement spark inside of you, you’re probably thinking about goal setting. And for many goal seekers, financial freedom is at the top of the list. Having financial goals are great; They can teach valuable financial skills […]
Read moreGuest post by Lachlan Brown from hackspirit.com Waking up every day to the news of thousands of new infections and deaths, of second waves occurring in places where the virus was thought to have been defeated, of economies crashing because of forced lockdowns – it’s not easy. For all of us around the world, this […]
Read moreIn times of great uncertainty, personal goals can suddenly come under extreme scrutiny for a number of reasons. What was once deemed critical may now seem irrelevant and what was once regarded as well off into the future now becomes prescient and urgent. The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused alarm, concern and of course, uncertainty. […]
Read moreWorkplace wellness is a term that has risen in popularity in recent times. For businesses, this means promoting programs, behaviors, and activities that support the health of their employees to foster a more efficient and positive workplace culture. But the key to a successful wellness journey for employees, or anyone for that matter, is to […]
Read moreIf you are new to goal setting it can be daunting. But it need not be. The process when understood is very simple. Once you know this, you are already on your way to success. Here’s some insight that we want to share with you from more than 12 years in the industry and more […]
Read moreIt’s hard to not reflect on the year that’s been come the end of December. In many ways a calendar year provides a neat bookend to a period of time in life that is just long enough to take some major steps in life and short enough to work towards them. I find myself in […]
Read moreIt’s very easy to sit back and give advice on goals from the office chair. We all know it’s actually tough to go out there and achieve them. In doing so, is there ever a time when we should simply give up? Many people might cry: “Never!” But in reality there can be very good […]
Read moreHere we are on the verge of November and just like that another year has whizzed by at seemingly great pace. The questions is: what kind of year has it been for you? Why am I asking this with two full months to go? Very simple. Whatever you have or haven’t done, two months gives […]
Read moreToday we have a guest post for you courtesy of David Recine of Magoosh. Focused on study goals and how we can incorporate them into life, it offers some practical tips and sound advice to ensure ongoing success. Enjoy! Setting study goals can be challenging, especially if you aren’t a full-time student. To find time for […]
Read moreClose to a year ago, my tv antennae (or coaxial cable) failed to deliver a signal. At first I was mildly perturbed, but then I thought “I might just hold off on getting this repaired”. I was curious as to how long I could go without tv. It turns out, the answer was and is […]
Read moreIt’s very easy to get stuck in a rut in life. There are many daily challenges that can seem daunting and insurmountable that push our minds and bodies into a state of inactivity and loss of hope. These are the times we need to work on our goals the most and stay true to the […]
Read moreMore and more we receive enquiries from schools seeking to introduce their students to goal setting. In many ways, this is a great initiative as it is an excellent way to prepare students for life. Whether we regard them as “goals” or otherwise, there are many pursuits in life that benefit from a goal setting […]
Read moreOften our goal setting is a challenge that sees us longing for the final achievement. This can create enormous tension, stress and perhaps even a little anxiety about when we will get there if at all. Whilst a fundamental aspect of achievement is the journey itself, it is worthwhile to consider this more deeply so […]
Read moreGoal setting and achieving can be a lonely, lengthy and tiresome duty. Often we fail along the way or we lose inspiration and abandon hope of ever reaching our target. Other times, we can simply keep extending the deadline and so it drags on and on slowly losing its lustre. This of course, comes with […]
Read moreLife is filled with new beginnings. New school, new job, new spouse, new child. At a grander level we have New Year for the western world and subsequently Chinese New Year for many in the east. Today, marks Easter, a celebration for Christians all over the world that also speaks to us of something new. […]
Read moreThis is the second in our series on goal setting approaches. If you missed the first, it was called the “Brain Dump” approach and we encourage you to read it. This one however is the “S-M-L” approach or more verbosely – the “Small-Medium-Large” approach. Quite simply, this approach encourages you to introduce into your mindset the […]
Read moreWhat I’ve found is that there is never a perfect way and quite often I personally will oscillate between extremes. Nevertheless, I think this can be a positive because it means your mind is finding ways to make it work which is the priority! Alternatively, it can mean we are finding ways to procrastinate or […]
Read moreOften we can be quick to forget about what we have been through in an attempt to release ourselves from the pain and suffering associated. Nevertheless, these experiences are those that shape us the most. I am a great believer that everything is learned in failure. But there is more to it than that. I’m […]
Read moreThe new year is upon us and with it comes the usual indulgence of introspection (something I thoroughly encourage) and planning for a better year than perhaps the one that just preceded it. Whilst I am on the record for my harsh assessment of New Year’s Resolutions, it is difficult to avoid slipping into that […]
Read moreI’m often asked a question to which my response is met with amazement, bemusement, contempt, incredulity and on occasion – admiration. The question is quite simply “Do you have Facebook?” The even simpler answer is “No”. At no stage in its existence have I ever really desired access to this ubiquitous contagion. Nevertheless, this has […]
Read moreToday we’d like to share with you some recent philosophical developments we’ve made in relation to the bigger picture of life itself. Sounds dramatic I know, but for those of you (like me) who are constantly engaged in the perennial quest to refine core values, finding that right mix is a never ending challenge. (This […]
Read moreI’m sure if each of us were to look back at some of the goals we’ve achieved throughout our lives there would be some surprises. Things that perhaps now seem insignificant, things that we may have forgotten about and things that we still smile about because of what it meant to us when we achieved […]
Read moreLike many sites, we put forward a lot of information about how to achieve goals. The methodologies one should follow, the benefits of having S.M.A.R.T. goals, the pitfalls along the way, the need to stay motivated and of course the transformative power achieving goals can have. Interestingly enough, what I fail to see on the […]
Read moreA simple idea that when carried out can have an enormous impact on your day to day motivation. It’s called the Achievement vs Routine tasks equation. Quite simply, it is about breaking up your day in a way that ensures you are moving forward in your life, rather than just trying to keep your head […]
Read moreA question we often get at Meridian 86 is “Do we personally use Lifetick for GTD (i.e. Getting things done)?” Whilst I’m happy to answer this question specifically, I think the nature of the question itself is more to do with how effective Lifetick actually is in this space, but first things first. Here’s my […]
Read moreObviously, the new year brings with it a swag of resolutions, mostly useless and doomed, but nevertheless, that won’t stop us from adding our two cents worth to the ever expanding opinion on achieving more in life. Firstly, most of you are on the right path because you chose to sign up to an online […]
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