30 days: Change your habits, Change your life

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When your goals are aligned with your values, you will notice
that you achieve them much quicker and hit a lot less
resistance.
Everything changed for me around two years ago when
I gained a clear knowledge of my values. I finally knew where the
tension and stress at my work and in my life came from (not one of
my core values was being applied!) and I could understand my
reactions in various situations a lot better. So what is 
really
important to you? Find out what your most important values are that
bring you joy, peace and fulfillment. From the list of values, 
(you can
download it on my webpage for free)
 choose 10. You may find that
you can group values. 
Then narrow them down to your top four
values.
Also answer the following questions:

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What is very important in your life?
What gives purpose to your life?
What are you usually doing when you experience that feeling of
inner peace?
What are you doing that is so much fun that you usually lose track of
time?
Think of some people that you admire. Why do you admire them?
What kind of qualities do you admire in them?
What activities do you enjoy the most? What kind of moments brings
you joy and fulfillment?
What can’t you put up with?
Visualization:
Take some time. Close your eyes and relax.
Imagine that it is your 75th birthday. You’re strolling around in your
house. All your friends and family are present. What would you like
the most important person in your life, your best friend, and a family
member say to you? Write it down.
1) The most important person in your life says....
2) Your best friend says....
3) Your (family member) says…

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Know your strengths
A winner is someone who recognizes his God—given talents, works
his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses
his skills to accomplish his goals.
—LARRY BIRD
You don’t have to be good at everything. Focus on your strengths.
Remember that what you focus on tends to expand. What are you
good at? Time to find out—isn’t it? So let’s get started: