KUP Personal Development

Bitesized nuggets for personal development.
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REMINDER:

It's okay to start small.

Break down your big goals and ambitions into smaller, actionable steps.

Nothing can be done without focus - take it one step at a time.

Before you know it, you'll have hit the bigger milestone.

#goals #goalsetting

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If you find it difficult to meditate in silence each morning, then find other ways to gain some mindfulness.

There are lots of other options. Do some yoga, go for a walk outside, journal your thoughts, etc.

#goodmorning #mindful #mindfulness

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Check out our blog post on present-moment awareness to better enjoy your Friday 😀 (3 min read)

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#present #presentmomentawareness #philosophy #lifephilosophy

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Stand up straight and smile. 🙂

Why?

Studies show how the physiology of our bodies dictates the psychology of our minds.

When we frown & slouch, we convey a physiological sense of unhappiness - our mind takes those cues and runs with them.

#bodylanguage #Smile #habits

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Reality is neutral.

Our reactions are a lens which quite literally create our world.

Judge = feel separate & lonely
Anger = lose peace of mind
Desire/Fantasise = suffer until you have it

@naval

#mindset #Philosophy

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'A happy life' means different things to different people.

BUT - there tends to be 4 broadly important factors:

1. A sense of meaning + providing value
2. Self-esteem
3. Positive social relationships
4. Present moment awareness + accepting the now

#happiness #enjoylife

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Sapiens (us) dominated other human species because of our ability to think in terms of imagined ideas & things that do not tangibly exist.

Today, that is our undoing. Many Sapiens are paralysed by endless thought streams.

Take a minute to bring the mind into the present moment.

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INFO-NUGGET: Albert Einstein described compound interest as the 8th wonder of the world. Let us show you why:

If one year, you invested £500 into a stock index which returned 15% per year, how much would this be in 40 years time?

Answer: £134,000 !

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HABIT-NUGGET: Do something new today. Even sitting in a different seat or having lunch in a new location can help you notice the world in a new way.

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An infamous psychologist wrote that the one thing that united virtually all clients, is that they lack the habit of self-compassion.

You can engage in self-compassion by simply treating yourself like you would treat a good friend - in a supportive and non-judgmental way.

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A key rule for happiness is relying on self-esteem rather than praise from others.

We can positively charge our emotional state in total privacy. No one has to be there to praise us. We are able to be proud of ourselves, by ourselves.

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The Pareto Effect:

This rule dictates that 20% of your activities will account for 80% of your results. That means that 80% of your output is usually created by 20% of your input.

Think about how you spend your time most effectively and feed your strengths.

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4 Psychological Habits for Better Self-Esteem:

1. Try to Keep Your Promises to Yourself

2. Spend More Time with People You Enjoy (when we can again)

3. Be Kind to Your Mind (Watch out for critical self-talk)

4. Clarify Your Values (be well-defined in what matters to you most)

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How to work towards financial success:

1) Always have a financial plan

2) Never leave all your income with the bank - find and research passive income streams which suit you personally

3) Remember that in the long run, personal development yields the best returns.

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Dr. Robert Zajonc's 1989 study demonstrated that participants who watched themselves smile in a mirror experienced a greater boost in mood than those who simply smiled.

Just after you brush your teeth, look at yourself in the mirror and smile, holding the smile for 10 seconds.

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Smile and talk to strangers when you feel like you can.
Even saying 'good morning' to someone whilst on a walk, or having a short conversation with your Uber driver will help you get out of your head and feel less consumed by your own day-to-day life.