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6 Ways Mindfulness Techniques Can Improve Your Life
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6 Ways Mindfulness Techniques Can Improve Your Life

Mindfulness techniques are mainly used to alleviate symptoms of mental illness, but they have many other uses as well. Even if you don't suffer from mental health issues, skills such as meditation, deep breathing and taking a non-judgmental stance can greatly enhance your life. Below are 6 ways mindfulness techniques can help you take control over your day and improve your life. 6 Ways Mindfulness Techniques Can Improve Your Life It Reduces Stress A lot of times people don't realize how much stress is in their life until they do something to reduce it. You owe it to yourself to find out how much easier your life can be. When practicing mindfulness, not only will you feel less stress in your life, but your cortisol (a stress hormone) levels will actually decrease. Mindfulness techniques don't simply cover up your stress, they actual lower it. Your Physical Health Will Improve When you practice mindfulness techniques, your overall health will improve. You'll lose weight more easily and have lower blood pressure. Mindfulness practice can boost your immune system as well, helping you get sick less often. You Will Have More Control Over Your Life If you need more control in your life, mindfulness can help. Being able to tune out the world around you is a great way to gain control. When the world gets too overwhelming, you'll be able to focus better and manage your emotions. Eventually, it will become second nature to practice mindfulness when you feel control slipping away. Your Relationships Will Improve When you're in a better frame of mind, people tend to want to spend more time around you. You'll be easier to talk to and people will notice. You may even be able to get your friends and family to learn about and practice mindfulness with you. It Can Improve Your Memory Because mindfulness techniques help you stay relaxed and calm, it can improve your memory and cognitive functioning. Not only will you be less forgetful on a day-to-day basis, but if you're in school, your grades will improve. Mindfulness can be a huge help for your GPA and make studying far less stressful. It Can Help You Get to Sleep If you have trouble getting to sleep, or rely on sleeping aids, mindfulness can help. It can help you calm down enough to get to sleep, and also improve the sleep you get. People that are more relaxed when they fall asleep, tend to get a more restful sleep. Imagine waking up after a good 8 hours of sleep feeling completely rested and rejuvenated! Mindfulness can help you achieve this on a daily basis. Mindfulness can do far more for your life than most people realize. Your health, relationships, memory and sleep will all improve. If you've never practiced mindfulness techniques, you owe it to yourself to see how much better it will make your life.

5 Traits Found in Every Successful Entrepreneur
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5 Traits Found in Every Successful Entrepreneur

Establishing a business and growing it is not an easy task. You have to take huge risks and fight against the odds to ultimately find your success. You devote your time, energy, and effort without any guarantee that you will make it to the end of the tunnel. Here are 5 key traits found in successful Entrepreneurs that have reached the heights of success. You can adopt these traits to climb the ladders of success one step at a time. The great scientist Newton once said: "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." You can also broaden your horizon by adopting the most important traits found in the giants of the corporate world that have achieved great prosperity. "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." - Isaac Newton 5 Traits Found in Every Successful Entrepreneur Trait #1 - Self-Confidence After decades of study of the human mind and behavior, Dorothea Brande, author of Wake Up and Live, says that the most important ingredient for success is that a person act as it is impossible for him/her to fail. You need to be very clear about your desire and act as if your success is guaranteed with no possibility of failure. This trait of confidence is an essential entrepreneurial trait as well. All the successful businessmen were crazy-sure about their business idea or product, and were able to refute the predictions of naysayers who always criticize novel and out-of-the-ordinary things. It’s a belief in one’s success that turns risk into an exciting business proposition. Jason Apfel, founder of FrangranceNet.com, identifies self-confidence as the most important determinant of his success. He says that when he started the business he had confidence that he would be able to sell beauty products online at affordable prices. He warns that even if you are confident, you should still take calculated risks; never make a bet that can wipe you out completely, have enough dry powder to live another day. With this strategy, the company has been able to outlast bigger funded rivals and now earns more than $145 million in annual sales. Trait #2 – Passion Passion is the fundamental inspirational trait in successful entrepreneurs. It is passion about the business that had made Jack Dorsey, Twitter founder and Square CEO, Sergio Marchionne, Fiat CEO, Dominic Orr, president and CEO of Aruba Networks, Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Helena Morrissey, CEO of Newton Investment Management, and many others spend about 108 hours a week to improve the prospects of their business. Your passion for your business idea will determine whether you can work tirelessly without getting bored. As Steve Jobs explained in a 2007 interview: "You have to have passion for what you do, because it's so hard that any rational person would give up." Passion will keep you awake long at night until you’ve finished all the tasks. It will be something that you want to build and continue to improve, again and again. In short, passion acts as a fuel that can skyrocket your business to the heights of your dreams. Steve Jobs on Passion: Trait #3 – Tolerance of Uncertainty The ability to tolerate ambiguity and potential failure is the classic risk-taking trait that has propelled many businessmen to success. Michael Sherrod of Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University says that the chances of success of a business boils down to successfully managing the fear surrounding the business environment. According to Sherrod, controlling fear or tolerance for uncertainty is one of the most important traits of a successful entrepreneur. There are many fears that can emotionally cripple an individual such as fear of bankruptcy, lawsuits, losing to competitors, and the list goes on. Jill Blashack, the CEO and founder of Tastefully Simple and the author of Simply Shine: Stories That Stirred the Fire, Inc., said that the calls from her bank to pay overdue loan instilled fear in her heart. After her husband died, she said that she thought about closing the business, and getting a job. However, she decided to continue and pushed harder to make her company a success. She says that the ultimate test for an entrepreneur takes places not in the real world, but in the mental battlefield. You can either quit, overwhelmed with the fear, or push through despite the uncertain outcome. She made a conscious decision to push through the fear and build a successful business that now makes more than 98 million in sales every year. Trait #4 – A Sense of Control A successful entrepreneur has a sense of control in the face of uncertainty.Jonathan Alpert, author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days, says that a successful entrepreneur looks at the situation and understands that his or her actions determine the ultimate outcome. Successful businesspeople know that the fate of their business is in their own hands. It was this belief that led Steve Jobs to turn the fortune of his company in a few years. He knew that if he did not create a new product that was many times better than what was in the market, that Apple would ultimately fail. So he made sure that the iPod was close to perfect when it launched. Today Apple products are loved by people all over the world due to their quality, functionality, and design. Apple is now the biggest company in the world with a market cap of more than $500 Billion. Trait #5 – Tenacity and Persistence Persistence or tenacity is a crucial factor for the success of any business. You have to continuously push through a large number of obstacles for years. To achieve success, an entrepreneur needs to push through the barriers that prevent his/her company to reach its true potential. This trait is an amalgamation of various elements such as commitment, determination, persistence, perseverance. Mike Colwell, owner of Plains Angels, an Iowa-based angel investor, said that tenacity is the number one trait he sees in successful entrepreneurs. He says that an entrepreneur has to repeatedly deal with failures. In order to be successful, you should be ready to start all over again from scratch. You should not let ‘failure’ define the rest of year life, and think of it as a learning experience that will eventually pave the way for success later on. Thomas Edison made more than a thousand unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb. "I have not failed. I've just found 1,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

What Is Success And How Do We Become Successful?
Self-Development

What Is Success And How Do We Become Successful?

Do you often find yourself chasing after commodities? Do you see a person driving a lavish car and tick him off as a successful person? Is the synonym for success in your dictionary money? If you think that success is measured by the amount of zeros you can add to the figure on your check, then you are extremely wrong! Success is not a number it is an attitude that comes only when you find your true calling. Success Is Not A Number Success is defined as 'the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.' It has nothing to do with money. Money may or may not result after success. Many writers who are celebrated as not only successful but even legendary had lived a life of poverty. Similarly, the kingdoms of many kings despised them and yet they were buried in gold caskets. Would you call them successful? Of course not! What Is Success And How Do We Become Successful? “It is the quality of one's convictions that determines success, not the number of followers” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows As the Queen of fiction has rightly pointed out, success is more about our passions and convictions then how much those passions are earning for us. True success brings us happiness that illuminates our being. Although we can never deny the importance of money in our lives but we must also not forget about what makes us happy, which is not always money . How To Achieve Success Find Your True Calling The first step in achieving success is to find what makes you really happy. Find the work that make you forget about the concept of time. Your passions consume you and make you oblivious to your surroundings. When you are spending time in following your dreams, you are creating magic! If you have found your true calling, then you are right on track. Success is not far away now. Work On It Now that you know the purpose for which you were created, you need to work on it and polish it. Work hard and relentlessly to be the best at it. If you love to paint then keep painting until every stroke of your brush exudes nothing but excellence. This is essential for your success, otherwise, it will be impossible for you to stand out from the crowd. Always remember that while talent is a blessing, it still needs constant polishing. Sell It! Now that you have achieved excellence, there is no harm in selling it to the world. In fact, if you are capable of doing magic, you have no right to keep it to yourself! At this stage, always keep in mind that not everybody will buy what you are selling but it must never deter you! You must keep doing what makes you happy. Stay Hopeful Now that you are on the road to success, never stop believing in yourself. The money you are making is not important, it may be huge or meager but what counts is how content your soul is and as long as you feel a sense of accomplishment after completing every project, you are successful!

How Your Social Media Addiction Can Change the World
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How Your Social Media Addiction Can Change the World

Let’s be honest with ourselves (I know, scary right?) We all have a bit of a social media addiction. Unless you are one of the highly-evolved-hipster-beings who is above it all, you find yourself Snapchatting photos of your filtered bee-face, Instagram scrolling, and Facebook stalking on a daily basis. It is just a part of life as we know it in this day in age. However, there has been a common theme of narcissism and negative news, which is shown to lead to loneliness and unhappiness. This is why the Goalcast videos that get you out of bed in the morning are so important! Social media is supposed to have one common goal: connecting us. If used correctly, these authentic connections can really make a difference. So here is how you can justify your social media binging: you are changing the world! How Your Social Media Addiction Can Change the World Get Real Social media is at its worst when mean-spirited people hide behind screens and bully others. More than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, but about the same number have admitted to engaging in cyberbullying. Trying to find self-esteem by putting down others is nothing new, but one of the most powerful ways social media can be used is to lift others up! Becoming vulnerable and opening up is where the real power lies. Feeling alone? Think that you are the only person suffering from a particular problem? That is not true! We have been amazed by the communities that have formed by people feeling a little lost, and simply needing a friend. Take for instance Jay Shetty, a Huffington Post vlogger who inspires others with his live videos on the Huffington Post Rise Page. The comments create communities for all kinds of people looking to gain hope from others. Find a page or a site that inspires you, and then join in! It is amazing to see the connections that can be made even thousands of miles apart. Take Action Another downside to social media is the negative content you can’t seem to escape! The news lately has been more than a little upsetting. Did the world take a crazy pill? Or is it just us… Regardless of your beliefs, political opinions, age, gender, race or sexual orientation, we can all agree that change is needed. The good news is, there are social media platforms dedicated to positive change! Boomcast, an app that while new, already has the potential to make a huge difference. Some of the world’s most inspirational people and game-changing organizations such as Change.org, DoSomething.org, and the Rockefeller Foundation have come together on one platform to help make a positive difference. Signing petitions and discovering projects provide you ways to directly make a difference in the world, and the inspirational and welcoming community help you get your social media fix at the same time! Be Inspired Social media can be a great tool to figuring out your passions and finding your purpose. Feeling a little lost? Feeling unmotivated? Create an inspiration board on Pinterest, find people posting about your interests, find inspirational videos, blogs, and pages. A staggering 73% of Millennials do not see news media impacting their countries in a positive way. (Pew Research). Look for platforms that provide positive stories, including Headlines for the Hopeful which makes you feel that there is actually hope for a beautiful world. Surrounding yourself with positive images, videos, and words can improve your mood, spark a great idea, and keep you moving towards your goal. In Summary: Don’t be a D**** We’re in the twenty-first century people, and it’s about time we start changing our world for the better. Be nice to one another, learn from others, keep an open mind, take action on what you are passionate about, be inspired and inspire others. Here are 6 simple tips we will leave you with to dramatically improve the way you use social media. The ripple effect is real y’all! 1. Be Grateful - Thank people for sharing something that inspires you. 2. Be Nice - No harsh words necessary, no matter how much someone has offended you. 3. Be Funny - A sense of humor is always appreciated. 4. Be Modest - Enough with the selfies. Everyone is beautiful, dive deeper! 5. Be Inspirational - Share stories that motivate. Your words are more powerful than you think. 6. Be Helpful - Have a friend who’s working on a cool project? Share the love! We hope you are now feeling better knowing all of the positivity that can come from your social media addiction (it helps ease our guilt!) Connect with others, take action and be inspired! Let’s use social media to change the world. Want more good news? Follow Goalcast on Boomcast, the social media platform for social good! Share. Inspire. Change. Available now in the appstore!

Why Is It Essential to Preserve My Innocence?
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Why Is It Essential to Preserve My Innocence?

Have you ever seen a child playing in the rain? The sounds they make while they laugh are what we can safely call sounds of happiness. Do you ever find yourself wondering where your inner child has gone? You think it has wandered off somewhere never to return but he is very much there, waiting to break off the chains of imprisonment you have put on it. However, the chains can only be opened through the key, which you and only you possess! Here are a couple of reasons why you should allow the child inside you to roam freely: You Will Learn Children are extremely curious folks. They will ask you a thousand questions and will never have their ego hurt in the process. We need to be more like them. As we grow, we stop asking questions. We either think people might judge us or we assume we already know everything. As a result, we stop wondering, stop learning, and definitely stop enjoying life. When you stop learning, you automatically stop growing. You may be advancing in years but your brain and your heart stay the same, which makes you go old. Having a sense of curiosity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. You need to grow as a person to be happy and content. You must be a better person everyday than you were the day before. As long as you have the capacity to learn and grow, you can do anything. This is your superpower as a human being and this is what makes you invincible. Preserving your innocence will give you a power that not many other adults around you can boast off and this will give you a uniqueness that will make you stand out from the rest. It Will Bring You Happiness Saving the child inside is the ultimate secret to contentment, it'll bring you happiness like nothing else ever could. You will be happy about the next episode of your favorite show, you will smile seeing a butterfly, and most importantly, you will wonder. Your imagination will not be destroyed by facts and figures. Your days will not be spent entirely thinking about the money you can earn and the things you can buy from it. Once again, you will be happy because of small things that are free and natural. Your life should never be about the material things only. There is a soul inside of you for some purpose and it requires feeding just as your physical body does. The only difference is that it does not run on food but rather on emotions and fulfillment. “When you long for blessings that you may not name, and when you grieve knowing not the cause, then indeed you are growing with all things that grow, and rising toward your greater self.” ― Kahlil Gibran So, next time you find yourself stuck in a downpour, allow it to drown your worries instead of sulking about messiness.

5 Life Lessons to Learn From Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist
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5 Life Lessons to Learn From Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist

The Alchemist takes us on a journey of self-discovery while revealing five of the world's most profound spiritual principles. With its clear language and not-so-subtle messages regarding the deeper truths of human life, this little book is worth a read for anyone looking to improve the overall quality of their existence. Short and to the point, you can transform your life by applying the same principles as the Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago whose dream is to travel to far away places in pursuit of material treasure. What he learned, and what we can all learn, is that the process of self-discovery is the real treasure. The following spiritual lessons have been taught throughout history, yet their truth and ability to transform your life are still relevant today: 1. Listen to your heart and follow your dreams We are each seeded with a calling, a longing or a passion towards certain people and places and have a desire to experience particular things in our lives. Following your heart means listening and yielding to its call as opposed to second guessing or blocking ourselves with the mind. 2. Live in the present Dwelling on past events which cannot be changed and worrying about future events that have not occurred removes all of our power and enjoyment in life. Certainly, we can and hopefully do learn from past experiences, but regret and guilt are emotions which weight us down and cause suffering. The present moment is all that matters; by focusing our attention on what is happening in the here and now, we have the ability to transform our own life and the lives of many others whom we encounter. 3. Watch for the signs that the Universe is sending you The Universe is always trying to help us on our journey with little signs (and sometimes big ones!) to help choose the best path or confirm that we're headed in a positive direction. Watching for and expecting these signs is a way of cooperating with forces unseen and displays a willingness to trust in your spiritual guides. How do you know if it's a sign? Perhaps something has meaning to you at a deep level or is a physical expression of something you were recently thinking about. Synchronicities are typically highly personalized and can only be determined by the person for whom they were intended. 4. Life's real treasures are not always material Obtaining material wealth may or may not be part of your life's purpose, but regardless of the end-result, the journey is the real destination. Every experience, no matter how large or small or whether we perceive it as positive or negative, comes with an opportunity for personal learning and growth. Once we accept that growth helps us transform into the fullest version of ourselves, then we can more fully embrace all of the lessons revealed on our path, no matter how unpleasant they may initially appear. 5.We all have a purpose in life Every person has come to this world with a lifetime goal we hope to achieve. This is not the type of goal we set for the month or year but rather is something that was born within us as part of the framework in which we enter into the experience of this life. It is our reason for existence, it is our true calling. Something we must achieve before we leave this world. Our path to realizing this goal should be in balance with the world. It is only by working in harmony with the rest of the world that we can fulfill our true purpose. [the_ad id="678"] The Alchemist takes us on the journey of one young man who is learning the above five principles and is presented in an easy to read and enjoyable format. Anyone looking to take the next step within their life or wishing to share a special gift with a loved one should consider this little book; it's well worth the read.

5 Important Skills You Should Teach Yourself
Skills

5 Important Skills You Should Teach Yourself

The most successful people in the world have at least one thing in common. They never stop learning. While no one will ever know everything, here are a few skills you can add to your repertoire. Why not teach a skill to yourself? It can be as simple as finding a good book. 1. Learn to Speak in Public As many as 75% of people may have a fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia. Public speaking is not necessarily about standing in front of a large audience and making a presentation. Becoming adept at public speaking helps to communicate with others more clearly, which can translate into success at work. My executive level employees note that their promotions were in some ways directly related to their ability to communicate effectively. On a personal level, increasing your public speaking skills can enhance your overall confidence and comfort in social situations. (Recommended reading: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds) 2. Learn to Manage your Personal Finances Personal finance goes beyond just budgeting. It’s present in everything we do from buying a car or house to going to the grocery store. Money management is a life- long process and we can all use tips to make it a little better. (Recommended Reading: Why Didn’t They Teach Me This in School?: 99 Personal Money Management Principals to Live By) 3. Learn a Foreign Language If you’ve ever gone to another country and felt a bit out of place, you know the importance of knowing another language. Learning an additional language opens up the world to you. According to the Eton Institute, a new language has the ability to boost your brain power and has even been shown to delay the onset of dementia. (Recommended Reading: Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It) 4. Learn to Manage Your Time There are 24 hours in a day and at the end of each one, we never feel like we’ve gotten to the bottom of your to-do list. Learning some time management tips and guidance on becoming more productive may just make you feel like you’ve added a few extra hours to your day. (Recommended Reading: 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management: The Productivity Habits of 7 Billionaires, 13 Olympic Athletes, 29 Straight-A Students, and 239 Entrepreneurs) 5. Learn to Negotiate Whether negotiating the price of your new house, a job raise, or which movie to see with your significant other, we have to bargain all the time. If you always feel like you’re getting the short end of the stick in a negotiation, why not work on sharpening those skills? (Recommended Reading: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition) While you won’t become a pro overnight, these skills aren’t something that takes decades to learn either. Taking the time to teach a skill to yourself will pay a lifetime of dividends.

5 Simple Steps to Stay Focused
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5 Simple Steps to Stay Focused

In a world full of distractions every second, every minute and every hour of the day, it becomes difficult to stay focused and keep track of what your objectives are. There are so many kinds of distractions that surround us from all directions, whether it is work related, family, friends or even just entertainment technology in the form of mobile phones or TV. But to stay focused, all you need is self-motivation, dedication, and the willpower to achieve your goals. Here are simple ways that can help you concentrate on your goals and stay focused. 5 Simple Steps to Stay Focused Reduce Disturbances The first step in keeping yourself focused and aligned with your goals is to make sure that you try to get rid of as many distractions and disturbances as possible. This could be notifications on your phone that keeps buzzing, it could be extra noise distracting you around the room, or it could be people knocking on the door or going in and coming out. There could be countless distractions, but it’s up to you to eliminate them as much as possible. You need to take matters into your own hands to help you stay focused. When people meditate, it’s all about peace and quiet and trying to stay focused on yourself and your goals. Similar, try to create your Zen mode to help you stay focused and get your work done and stay on the right path to achieve your goals one day at a time. Meditate Everyday In eastern philosophies, the mind is often compared to a pet that is agitated and cannot stay still. The mind tends to jump from one thought to the next. But just like a pet, the mind can also be trained to better "stay still" and concentrate on the task at hand. Daniel Goleman, the bestselling Author of Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence explains in his book that meditation trains your mind to focus on one thing at a time. To learn to develop this capacity you have to train your mind each day by taking as little as 5 minutes to meditate. Focus on one thing, like your breath or an image and try to stay focused on it as long as you can. As soon as you start getting distracted, you try to bring your mind back to the object of focus. It is okay if you get distracted the first few times you try it. Concentration is like a muscle that grows with time to gain in strength. Taking Breaks is Important When it comes to being focused and concentrating on your goals and your work, it is also just as important to take short breaks in between to relax your mind and your body from all the hard work and stress. If you are staying focused and working on something for 50 minutes or more, it is essential to take a short 10-minute break in between. If you have been sitting all day, then it is important to get up and talk a walk or get some fresh air. Physical and mental breaks are both necessary to stay focused throughout the entire day. Complete the Hardest Tasks First The first thing that should be taken care of, when you start the day fresh with a peaceful mind and ready to work, is to complete your hardest goals or tasks while you have the energy and focus physically and mentally. Once the toughest tasks of the day are accomplished, it lets you relax and stay focused for the rest of the day. Keep Reminding Yourself About Your Goals The most crucial thing to keep yourself focused is always to keep reminding yourself about what your goals are to accomplish them and reach where you want to be. It is also important to remember why you are working towards this goal so that you can stay focused and motivated throughout the process.

My New Year’s Commitment
Self-Development

My New Year’s Commitment

It happens every year. Most people do it. You’re most probably part of this frenzy. Every year, you feel like things can change, today. It seems like a magical moment where you can start over, or start something new. It’s a special feeling, some sort of refreshing kickoff. You honestly believe you can start doing something different. Maybe you want to lose weight, go to the gym, stop smoking or spend more time with your family.On many occasions, you tried to convince yourself, everybody is great at doing that. Next Monday, next month, tomorrow, when summer comes; we all have the best excuses to start some day; but now is the right moment, you can feel it. And every year, every single year, you know that the perfect time to start something is on New Year's day. However, you know you’ve tried so many times to take a resolution without it lasting, but you still need that New Year’s resolution. I know I do. I do it every year. So I spent a lot of time thinking about the goals that I’ve tried to accomplish that didn't pan out versus the goals that I was able to achieve. And I realized something special. The times I achieved my goals, I shared them with the people I care about beforehand. When you believe you can attain a goal, you are not afraid to share it with everyone. To me, that is the first step to commitment. If you don’t commit, nothing will happen. So on the same train of thoughts, what you need this year is NOT a resolution. What you need is to have a New Year’s commitment. How should you start committing? Share your sincere intentions with your friends and family. Not convinced? Keep reading. Sharing is Caring The first time I started going to the gym, I was going alone without telling my friends. Why? Well, to be honest, it’s because I knew I could stop anytime without anyone noticing. I probably was afraid of being judged and the public failure that comes with it. So I didn’t take the chance, I didn't tell anyone about my plans to go to the gym three times a week. We are all afraid of failure, but failures don’t really exist. When you don’t accomplish something the way you intended to, you should see it as a lesson, rather you should take advantage of this situation to learn more about yourself. Keep this in mind, it is not about winning or losing, it’s about making progress. So, when getting in shape became a serious matter, and I became truly committed, I started going to the gym with someone who was more advanced than me, so naturally I started sharing my commitment to my friends and family. You should not be afraid to share your New Year’s commitment with others and here are four reasons why. Positive benefits Whether we like it or not, we all need that social interaction. We like to share our thoughts, our feelings, and we seek recognition. Sharing your commitment with you friends and family will fulfill that natural need for social interaction. Also, your personal goal should be part of a bigger plan. When people acknowledge what you want to achieve, you will start to inspire them. Some will even want to join you. Therefore, you will not only fulfill yourself, but you will also help others in doing so. Accountability Here comes the tough part. When you share your intentions to achieve something, you will feel some sort of pressure. Why? Because you will, to some extent, be held accountable to the people who care for you. For example, if you want to stop smoking, and you commit publicly, people who care for you are going to start asking for your progress. You will surely not be bale to smoke in front of them without acknowledging to you failed your goal. Some friends will even want to know how things are going. Therefore, even if you don't like the pressure, accountability can lead you to something much more important: support. Support Sharing your goal with your friends and family is a great way to seek support, especially if you share your intention on social media. Inevitably, positive people will start encouraging you, and supporting you. For example, if you want to lose weight, you most probably have people in your networks that already went through that. They are the best people to guide you because they understand you, but they are also hard to find. So take a step, share your goal on your social networks, you most certainly will find the support you need in no time. Partnership Now, once you’ll share your goal on your social networks, you might even find someone to partner up with. Imagine, having a partner in your quest to achieve something. Attempting a goal with a person as committed and dedicated as you are, is probably one of the best things to keep you motivated. You’ll be able to get through tough times together and share tips. Yes, it might seem a bit scary at the beginning. But, in the long run, sharing your goal on your social networks will bring you more benefits than you can imagine. And if you are looking for a nice way to share it we have built a free tool to help you share your goals in three easy steps. So, try it out and let us know what you think!