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- Are You Waiting For Perfection? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Caroline JalangoPerfection is an illusion. If you have to wait for the perfect time to begin working on your goals…you will wait a long time! • What is your heart aching to do? • What is the pending dream/goal you yearn to fulfill? • Who is the man/woman you want to become? What are you waiting for? Are ...
Views: 1460 - HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF AND MAKE THE MOST OUT OF LIFE EACH DAY - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Dominique Edmond“My goal is always to inspire my readers to want – no, demand – more out of life. After reading this article, you’ll feel encouraged, inspired, and focused. I want you to be empowered to change the world in which you live – empowered to change you!” Getting motivated is challenging alone, ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - The “Just One Thing” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Zoe RouthWhen I led canoe trips for a living, one of the first things we taught is that you don't need to put that much pressure in your strokes to change the direction you're going. A little does a lot. And the same thing is true for goals. Have you made a resolution or goal for this new year? Most ...
Views: 1460 - Is Your Attitude Right? How to get the Right Attitude to Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Is Your Attitude Right? How to get the Right Attitude to Life Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Success, Attitude, Motivation, Craig’s books, craig’s first books Web Sites: ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Enjoy the Journey - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Emma Wortt'Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey!' - Fitzhugh Milan OK so you have very clear goals for your business, you know why you want to achieve them and you know how you're going to do it. That's wonderful! But maybe you've been travelling the road that leads ...
Views: 1459 - Now - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Rick GettleNOW! (Excerpt from “The Science of Success Achievement Course”) © 2008 Rick Gettle What Is Life? Life Is Now! Yesterday Is Gone – Tomorrow May Never Come. No One Has A Guarantee In Their Pocket That Says They Will Be Around Tomorrow. Before This Day Is Over – ...
Views: 1459 - Get Your A-Game On! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhere does your focus stray when competing? You can be completely focused, totally distracted or somewhere in-between. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like you have a choice, when your head is swimming with all the “what-ifs” and last minute details. Not being laser focused, however, is usually due to ...
Views: 1458 - I Can’t Get No Satisfaction - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerYour emotional needs must be filled in order for you to feel truly fulfilled. But do you know what an emotional need is? Some emotional needs have a physical component. For instance, your need for physical shelter contributes to your need to feel safe. Other emotional needs require an ...
Views: 1458 - The Benefits of Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Positively MAD:advice for students regarding the importance and necessity of regular exercise Exercise has many benefits. It can: •?Increase your strength and energy •?Lift your mood when you feel down •?Make your body look better and more toned •?Help you maintain a healthy weight or lose excess body ...
Views: 1458 - 20 relationship boosters for greater relationship richness in business and pleasure - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePOSITIVE POWER 1. When you have a choice as to who you can associate with – choose people who are positive, who can help you positively and who give you an energy boost when they are around. Be with people who you are proud of, people you admire and people who like and respect you. 2. ...
Views: 1457 - 5 Steps To Help Things Go "Your Way" - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Pat HeydlauffWhat should you do when nothing seems to be going your way? How can you get past those endless times of nagging doubt that just keep lingering in the back of your mind? Where do you turn when you run into a “brick wall?” These are all questions I’ve faced and get asked often when speaking to ...
Views: 1455 - Become a Master of Change - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Anne BachrachWhen to change? - What to change? - How to change? For most of us, the thought of change can send us into a panic attack. For some of us, we might fear change because it disrupts our sense of security and consistency by challenging our perceptions. As much as we crave stability and ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Getting Unstuck - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceWhile one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior. -- Henry Link Regardless of the career or life path we're on, there are times when we find it difficult to move forward. There are many road blocks that get in our way, and ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Staying Motivated in Your Space - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI write a lot about motivation because its something I’m always struggling to capture and hang onto myself; and its elusive nature interests me. I’ve talked about various ways of looking at and trying to capture motivation; and some work better than others at different times in different ...
Views: 1454 - The Holidays: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Really? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Noelle NelsonThe Holidays! You’ve made your list and you’re checking it twice. Let’s see: not enough money in the budget to get the kids what they really want. Not enough for a quick two day get-away for you and your S.O., given the cost of transportation, accommodations, and a sitter who will put up for ...
Views: 1454 - *** Is Creative Block Just Part of Your Process? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteBlocked! Words are not spilling onto the page; color choices elude you; you can't embody the character you've been chosen to portray. Simply put, you're stuck! It's not the first time you've been stuck and certainly not the last if you're a creative being. In your stuck-ness you beat ...
Views: 1453 - Leading Yourself Out of Recession - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Willie HortonI simply don't know how many clients have said to me, over the last few months, that they crave leadership. The current global economic has found national and international leaders wanting. Governments have often scrambled, like headless chickens, to implement sticky-plaster solutions to a mess ...
Views: 1452(3 votes) - Self-Development in Your Spare Time - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kara LaneI've often heard people say they don't have time for self-development. It seems like a nice idea, but they have a demanding job, are busy with family, and have an active social life. Spending time on personal growth just doesn't fit into their calendar. I completely understand that. It ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Top 10 Things to Motivate You to Teach English Abroad - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Charlotte JonesTeaching English abroad is an adventure that over 200,000 English speaking people go on every year, to various parts of the world where people want to speak English. It is estimated that up to 500 million people are currently trying to learn English, and you can be part of this booming economy. ...
Views: 1452 - Why "I Won't Do That Anymore" Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Irina KerzhnermanI recently had a conversation with someone that began, "I'm not going to do that anymore." Being the action-oriented person that I am, I asked, "That's great! How are you going to pull that off?" The person on the receiving end of the question took a moment and said, "I don't really ...
Views: 1451 - Did You Sell Something Today - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Harlan Goerger4 key areas that sales managers need to focus on 14 Sep 2006 Joe had a full day with 9 appointments. He comes back to the office with his head hung. The boss asks, “Did you sell something today?” “Not one dang thing”, retorts Joe, “The competition is killing us!” I just wonder how ...
Views: 1450 - How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Practicing Instead - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaI can already tell that the subject of procrastination is going to rumble up some deep rooted emotions because when it comes to slacking off, putting things off, or making excuses for your lack of motivation everyone is guilty of it from time to time. The real issue when it comes to ...
Views: 1450 - How To Temper A Passion For Perfection - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonTo be a perfectionist can be a real blessing. The drive to achieve perfection can push you to achieve great things. Sometimes, however, it can be a hindrance or in extreme cases perfectionism can create a barrier that stops a person from even embarking upon a challenge. Steve Jobs had a ...
Views: 1450 - 5 Reasons Women Need To Feel Good About Their Lives Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Caroline Jalango1. You have a mission to accomplish! You are not here on earth merely to exist. You have a purpose, something special to offer the world and people are waiting for you to manifest this gift and bless their lives. The importance and urgency of your dream, calling, idea or goal prompts you to ...
Views: 1449 - Serve the One You’re With - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Melanie McGheeRecently, several of the yoga coaches I’ve trained were talking about how their class and client numbers are down. I shared a few tips with them about how to bring those numbers back up coming from a dharmic place of service. If that’s also been a challenge for you, this might help. I ...
Views: 1449 - Top Sales Management Advice: It’s Hard To Listen With Your Mouth Open - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Ralph BurnsThere’s a common misconception that sales managers must be good talkers. Its true that any leadership position requires superb communication skills in which you can clearly articulate your thoughts through the words you use and the way you communicate. But if you are always talking and never ...
Views: 1449(5 votes) - Why Swim with Sharks When You Can Swim with Dolphins - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chellie Campbell“Why do some people always see beautiful skies and grass and lovely flowers and incredible human beings, while others are hard-pressed to find anything or any place that is beautiful?” —Leo Buscaglia There are three kinds of fish in the sea: Dolphins, Sharks and Tuna. Dolphins are ...
Views: 1449 - Fear Destroys – If you Allow - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Andrew HortonThere is only one person keeping you trapped in a life, which you do not enjoy. That person is no one other than you. Get out of your own way and everything will immediately begin to change for the better. You are not born with courage or the drive to succeed, but at the same time, neither are ...
Views: 1448 - Getting Motivated By Centering Your Focus - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAs many already know getting motivated to do certain things can be very challenging. This lack of motivation may be due to several reasons any of which serve as an obstacle keeping us from taking action. Since life is NOT a spectator sport and there are things that need to be done it is ...
Views: 1447 - Secret #8 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from John Di LemmeS: Shocking, Solution, Secret, Shortcut, Spoken for, and Sold Out You can build a sustainable business by giving away surprise bonuses. Your clients will feel they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck. My clients are always shocked when they receive surprise bonuses with an item that ...
Views: 1446 - Fall Clean Your Mental Cobwebs - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffFall is often thought of as a time for cleaning and uncluttering, only on a much smaller scale than spring when our houses usually go through a complete metamorphosis from winter to summer. That makes fall the perfect time to do internal fall cleaning, not your home and the things you’ve ...
Views: 1445 - Four Tips to Maximize Your Face Time And Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggBy utilizing these four tips, which you can easily remember as F.A.C.E., you can enjoy more success in your life. 1.Focus Maintaining focus is a vital step to success and important in achieving any goal. Many people never have a clear vision of what they want to achieve, so they never ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Procrastinate Procrastination - 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan Ohler“I’m going to make those marketing calls. Yup, tomorrow I will.” “Dang, there’s the alarm. I’ll hit the snooze button – just one more time.” “I’m going to start an exercise program. I’ll look into it next week.” “I’ll get that GST report done – one of these days.” “I’d really like ...
Views: 1445 - Attain Personal Growth by Getting Yourself Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Mervyn gohEmpower Yourself by Getting and Staying Motivated Have you ever set a Goal (like slimming regime, business plan) at one point and find yourself losing motivation at the other? If you recall, in life, you will be facing this type of happenings numerous times because giving up or quitting has ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - Motivation is the Key! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Osric V. BaughamEveryone dreams about what they want to do or have in their life. The question sometimes is how do I get there? The answer to the question could seem to be complex but it is rather simple. The answer is in two parts explained in one statement: Motivation is the key but Success is up to me. Let’s ...
Views: 1444 - Do you motivate your employees? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Richard DennyThe most common reasons why employees are not motivated are: * Lack of confidence * Worry * Negative opinions * A feeling of “no future here” * Feeling unimportant * Not knowing what is going on * False recognition * Lack of training If you understand ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Alcohol Anonymous (AA) Step 7 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from April WrightThe Seventh Step Prayer My Creator, I am now willing That you should have all of me, Good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me Every single defect of character Which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, As I go out from here, To do your ...
Views: 1442 - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthGetting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at ...
Views: 1442(6 votes) - 3 Responsibilities of Working Alone Online! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhen considering the 'joys' of working alone online building yourself a money making business it's hard not to get excited! Image the possibilities of making more money than your 9 to 5 job and all while sitting at your computer! Well the 'flip side' to this scenario must be considered as well ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Avoid Panic Attacks with Anxiety Self Help - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThere are a lot of cases found throughout the globe that are related to anxiety. This is the reason why anxiety self help is becoming popular and there are more people that practice such treatments today. Yes, this means that you can do it too. Anxiety self help pertains to treatments that are ...
Views: 1441 - How to motivate yourself - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanWe all have goals and tasks that we want to accomplish but unfortunately we don’t always find ourselves motivated to do our tasks or to pursue our goals. One of the big differences between successful people and those who didn’t succeed yet is the ability of the first group to motivate ...
Views: 1441 - Quick Motivation: How To Get It So You'll Want To DO Something To Finish Any Goal! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Charles M.Why are some people so driven and seem to accomplish every goal they set, and others just get through life day by day without any enthusiasm and direction? Could it be they have a different psychology than you or I? The short answer is "yes." Does that mean all hope is loss for us "unfortunate" ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Getting Into the Groove and Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Karen FinnMy husband laughs at me a lot because he thinks I'm just not hip. The funny thing is I agree with him. I often use slang that is WAY out of date and when I try to use more current slang it just sounds funny coming out of my mouth. He's not alone in laughing at me either. I remember the first ...
Views: 1439 - Success and the Choice for Change - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanWe have all developed patterns of limitation but we can make the choice to change in an instant. Sometimes the results of this choice for change will be apparent very quickly and sometimes nothing seems to be happening. The key is to be patient – with our selves and with the process - at all ...
Views: 1439 - Are Doping Accusations Hurting Contador in the Tour de France? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Loren FogelmanSports doping has now crossed over into Hollywood as Charlie Sheen admits steroid use for his movie role in Major League. Baseball, football, cycling, track and field and MMA to name a few are plagued with steroid use. Those are just the newsworthy sports currently facing this issue. The Tour ...
Views: 1438 - Desire Is The Fire For Achieving Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ineke Van LintIf you really want something, you will get it! It’s true: desire is a powerful force that can’t easily be stopped. Think about your goal, about what you want to achieve in life, and ask yourself the following questions: Ø Do you really want to reach your goal? Ø Do you ...
Views: 1438 - Who and What is a true Champion? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Who and What is a true Champion? Author Craig Lock Key words: Success, champion, motivation, success principles, mind, mind control Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 1438 - Disable Your Downplayer - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Zoe RouthI confess - I am no good at receiving compliments. I've trained myself to say 'thanks' instead of 'it's nothing' but I'm still usually in shock. Love my article? But it's just what I do day in day out. You find my coaching insightful and powerful? But I just tell it how I see it. Love my ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Do not grow old, just grow - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieI wish someone had told me this when I was in my 20s: Do not grow old, just grow. Whatever age you currently are, there is still time to just grow. SEEING INTO THE FUTURE As you get older you will not look the same. In fact, if you look at your parents and grandparents you will know in ...
Views: 1437 - The #1 Secret of Personal Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Darren "Professa D" DouglasIf you want to be successful at anything in life then this is a must read! It is absolutely imperative that you learn how to lead yourself first before you can successfully lead anyone else. In fact, learning to lead yourself first can actually increase your ability to lead others ...
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