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Develop ways of thinking effectively

DON’TS RE-PHRASE

Instead of focusing on what not to do, focus on what you can do. For example, instead of thinking ‘don’t set off too quickly’ tell yourself to ‘start off steadily’.

LIMITATIONS BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBLE

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