12 Journal Prompts to Distinguish Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
12 Journal Prompts to Distinguish Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

Sometimes we so want to be accepted or approved of that we make decisions based on others’ expectations instead of what we truly want.

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What Is a Self-Discovery Coach and Should You Consider Working With One?
What Is a Self-Discovery Coach and Should You Consider Working With One?

While you can take this self journey alone and do the work by yourself, it can also be nice to have someone there with you along the way.

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Want to Live an Authentic Life? Start By Identifying Your Core Values. Here’s How.
Want to Live an Authentic Life? Start By Identifying Your Core Values. Here’s How.

One thing I’ve found is that, when you’re trying to picture your ideal life, you can be influenced by the people who are asking you to visualize.

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Why Is It So Important to Go on a Self Journey?
Why Is It So Important to Go on a Self Journey?

A journey of self-discovery can help us get clarity on what we believe now and what new habits we need to adopt to live in a way that’s more aligned with our true self.

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How Can You Use Your Money to Help Others?
How Can You Use Your Money to Help Others?

Even if you consider yourself a selfless person, you can still look at money-making and wealth-building from a selfless perspective.

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Dear Fiction Writers, Make Sure Your Life Is As Fulfilling As Those of Your Characters
Dear Fiction Writers, Make Sure Your Life Is As Fulfilling As Those of Your Characters

If you find that your life isn’t as thrilling or fulfilling as you would like it to be, it might be time to make some changes.

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Budgeting in Your 30s? These Money Mindset Shifts Might Help
Budgeting in Your 30s? These Money Mindset Shifts Might Help

If you understand that what you’re doing is laying a foundation for your financial future, that can help you stick to your budget.

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From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Abundance: Your 30s Money Mindset Makeover
From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Abundance: Your 30s Money Mindset Makeover

When you understand that money is everywhere, you don’t insist on receiving it from only one source.

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The 5 Principles of Wealth-Building You Need to Know to Build Wealth in Your 30s
The 5 Principles of Wealth-Building You Need to Know to Build Wealth in Your 30s

However you choose to become financially literate is up to you. But it’s good to take an active role in your own financial education.

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An Essential Wealth-Building Tip for Your 30s: Avoid Lifestyle Inflation. Here’s How.
An Essential Wealth-Building Tip for Your 30s: Avoid Lifestyle Inflation. Here’s How.

All these expenses mean you’re spending money on non-essentials and not saving and investing in a way that can allow you to build wealth.

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How Can You Build Wealth in Your 30s Without Stocks or Real Estate?
How Can You Build Wealth in Your 30s Without Stocks or Real Estate?

I think every person may find that certain ways of building wealth suit them, their personality, and their lifestyle better than others.

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Want to Start Building Wealth in Your 30s? Your Money Mindset Is Key
Want to Start Building Wealth in Your 30s? Your Money Mindset Is Key

If you want to start building wealth for yourself, here are some money mindset shifts you might want to make.

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How Do You Know You’re Suppressing Your Sensuality?
How Do You Know You’re Suppressing Your Sensuality?

Sensuality is something to be embraced. It’s not something to be ashamed of, to feel guilty about, or to hide or suppress.

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How Switching from Religious to Spiritual Helped Ease My Religious Scrupulosity
How Switching from Religious to Spiritual Helped Ease My Religious Scrupulosity

When you’re a religious person who earnestly wants to do the right thing, you become willing to listen to guidance from wherever it comes.

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5 Signs It’s Time to Transition from Being Religious to Being Spiritual
5 Signs It’s Time to Transition from Being Religious to Being Spiritual

When you become spiritual, you’re open to exploring new forms of spirituality.

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How Religion Taught Me to Take a Passive Approach to Life
How Religion Taught Me to Take a Passive Approach to Life

The way I understood things before, I wasn’t supposed to make big decisions about my life.

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