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Two women discuss goal setting using sticky notes on a glass wall

Why goal setting is broken and what to do instead

While it’s useful to know what you want to achieve and the direction you want to take, goal-setting might not actually be the best way to get you there.

  • By Amantha Imber
  • Contributor
Coffee cup, pen and reading glasses sit alongside a notebook with a heading reading priorities

Why you need to create a To Don’t List

Create a list of things you will not do the following month. Keep this list in eyesight of your desk to act as a constant reminder.

  • By Amantha Imber
  • Contributor
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