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- Personal Empowerment - Bye Bye Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeThe realization of personal empowerment is one of the most important elements of self improvement. After all, it’s impossible to focus on improving yourself when your attention is on placing fault with others. Before we can evolve and improve ourselves, we must first decide to no longer be ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Plan Ahead Before You Use Self Storage is Good for Your Mental Health and Balance - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Peter Dimaira DimairaRenting a self-storage unit is the easy part; the hard part is planning what goes inside the unit, and how to transport it. You’ll also want to pack everything correctly so that it does not get spoilt when in storage. Given the fact that everything from electronics to clothes and other stuff ...
Views: 626(2 votes) - Planning to Do the Right Thing - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Jaclyn TengProject management is a decision-driven enterprise, and while many of the required decisions are inconsequential, many more involve and affect people, resources, and the natural environment. Decisions of this type require careful thought, especially when conflicts between factors occur and the ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - Procrastination to Massive Action- 10 Tips to Establish a Record of Completions - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Beth Tabak“No action, no change. Limited action, limited change. Lots of action- Change occurs.” Catherine Pulsifier Procrastinators: Leaders of Tomorrow, the t-shirt phrase puts it right into perspective. If you want to lead a fulfilling life you have to get moving today on the tasks that will make ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - Purposeful Living - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Raymond ShinaultYou could reach all your personal goals, becoming a raving success by the worlds standard, and still miss the purposes for which God created you. Living a purposeful life gives you a greater focus in your daily activities, increased discipline and productivity, passion and motivation, being in ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Ralph Smart- the Motivation Behind the Man - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Kalyna KapurThe secret is out…. Well the truth is it’s been out for some time and millions of people around the world are in on it thanks to the intellect, persistence and creativity of celebrated YouTube sensation Ralph Smart. Through his own personal experiences, Ralph Smart has unlocked the secret to ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - Ready, Fire and Then Aim - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Andrew HortonLack of Knowledge is never a reason not to start I have owned and successfully operated numerous businesses, in many different industries: from engineering, to manufacturing, to transport, to tourism, to the SCUBA diving industry, to consulting, to professional speaking and training, to mention ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - Reignite Entrepreneurial Passion in a Recession and Slow Times - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from Sarah AdersonAre you so busy grinding that you no longer enjoy the hustle? Does your business feel like a job? Are you considering throwing in the towel altogether? Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. If it was easy, then of course everybody would be doing it. Your proof is in the ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Self Motivation Strategies to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearWhat you occupy your mind with is of essential importance to your physical and psychological health. Research shows that humans have an average of 60,000 thoughts every day. Although the idea of consistently controlling your thoughts can seem overwhelming, it is one of the most important skills ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Setting Goals for Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Erik TozierTo be successful, it takes a motivated individual who has set goals and is willing to follow through with these goals. To reach the top and succeed in your purpose, I believe that setting goals is very important. Here are some tips and pointers on why setting goals is key for success. Setting ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Soaring With Your Strengths: Sometimes Even Eagles Need a Push! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Rita MartellI’ve read many versions of the fable about an eagle who thought he was a chicken and have been unable to find the original source. Dr. Eldon Taylor, author of “Choices and Illusions,” Has an inspiring U-Tube video about the fable that can serve as a “pick-me-up” if you’re having a day when you ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Social media secrets for connecting & engaging with your targeted audiences - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Maqsood RahmanWhen you posted a moment, how can we know that it engaged with your audience? Statistics can clearly tell us how many people left comments, hit your “Like” button, and shared it on his or her homepages. It is typically based on the content that you posted that makes your audience think you ...
Views: 1707(3 votes) - Sometimes We Run…Part 2: A smart strategy to achieve your goals! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard LiottaIn Sometimes We Run... Part 1 (see article here: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/sometimes_we_run_your_relationship_with_your_goals_part_1 ) two of the primary ways that we run in relationship to our goals were addressed, running away from and running towards our goals. There are several ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - Soul Searching - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorMy soul sometimes feels it needs to take a leap off of a cliff. I find myself watching reruns, just to bide my time until something better comes along. There are a million other things I could be doing at this time, yet I choose to spend my time watching "mindless" tv. I don't necessarily think ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Spring Is Here So Get In Gear! Five Easy Things You Can Do To Get Motivated Using The Law Of Attraction! - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarThe Spring air is here! This is the time to get inspired, motivated, determined, disciplined and driven! Is there something you've been putting off doing or changing about your current life situation? Are you in an O.K. place in your life, but you vision much more? Have you hit rock bottom and ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - STEP OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksAre we in danger of having goals that are so big – we’re actually pushing them away? Are we ‘idealizing’ them rather than being practical about them? To ‘idealize’ means “something that exists only as an idea”; “Exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence” “A portrayal of something as ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Stop Playing the Victim’s Role - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalWe are the master’s of our own destiny. This is a famous quote I remember once said in the movie “Once Upon a Time in China”, I forgot which part though. Very well said by whoever author who coined this quote. We are the sole responsible for whatever happens to our life. Today is the outcome of ...
Views: 4876(2 votes) - Success Means Fulfilling Our Life Purpose (Previously: Measuring Our Personal Success) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Randi FineWe all live in a material world and each of us has material needs and desires. I have to admit, I do enjoy having my physical comforts and a sprinkling of luxuries, though I wouldn’t call myself largely indulgent. I believe that in our fast-paced, money driven world many of us have forgotten ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Success Perspective - Change vs Growth - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Senol ASANYou most probably heard a lot of times things like: • One thing in life is certain • Everything changes • The only constant thing is change Everyone agrees that we live probably the fastest changing days from entire humanity’s existence. Due to evolution of technology and development of ...
Views: 3704(1 vote) - Successful people set goals! - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Senol ASANHave you ever asked yourself how come some people accomplish almost everything they dream about and other seem to struggle on every step they take? How come some people seem to go straight to the top and others remains their all life at the bottom straggling to get by? Actually, do you know ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Take a bet on an overnight success? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joe NuckolsWhen that bolt of lightning hits and the idea to revolutionize the way people live comes to you and you know in your heart that this is it. The big idea. It's the moment you've dreamed of and you can't wait to count the rewards, buy that big house, fill the garage with expensive sports cars, ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Taking Action – What Holds People Back - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhat is it that keeps people from taking action to make their dreams their reality? Often times a person, maybe even you, will establish certain goals to accomplish while even devising a plan and then go no further! One thing is for certain, to become successful at any endeavor you choose ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Tapping Into the Source of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Laura NashMy previous articles have discussed the Source of power in your life and the neutral role it plays in the universe, returning both the positive and negative energy you pour into it. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate into your life that will help you focus positive energy and tap into that ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - The Abundance Network - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Joe VitaleI was interviewed about my new audio program (The Abundance Paradigm) while in Chicago recording it. The host asked, “Joe, with the economy in the tank and sinking, what are we to do?” “How do you know it’s sinking?” I asked. “Where did you hear about it?” He seemed surprised by my ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - The Art of Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceThe true leader is the one who is more self motivated out of the group. If you can’t motivate yourself there is no way that you will be able to motivate subordinates. Sometimes the leader motivates by actions rather than words. When you look at the leader on athletic teams you will note that ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - The benefits of Giving to Inspiration and not to Desperation - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe benefits of Giving to Inspiration and not to Desperation The lasting and most wonderful part of giving to others is not that you only brighten the life of someone else, but that you will actually experience both physical and emotional benefits yourself. The act of selfless giving sees ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - The Benefits Of Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawYoga is a discipline for self-development that is more than 5000 years old. There are many types of Yoga, but most include physical postures, breathing control and meditation. Stress reduction techniques include mental imagery, stretching, controlled breathing and physical movement in the form ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - The Best Way To Love - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from William CottringerThe Best Way To Love By Bill Cottringer “Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” The ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - The dawn of a season - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Henry Mukuti“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending” ~ Carl Bard. Take heart and give way to the new season. This is my first article for this New Year since my website was hacked. Time flies and waits for no one. Whether you like it or ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - The Formula for Making Good on Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerWell, it's been a month since you made your New Year’s resolutions. How's it going? Are you making steady progress? Or, like most of us, have you given up on them? When you made your New Year’s resolutions for this year, you might have used the formula that is very popular these days among ...
Views: 1259(4 votes) - The Formula for Making Good on Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerWell, it's been a month since you made your New Year’s resolutions. How's it going? Are you making steady progress? Or, like most of us, have you given up on them? When you made your New Year’s resolutions for this year, you might have used the formula that is very popular these days among ...
Views: 1259(4 votes) - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'') - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - The Need Zone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Joe VitaleVocal wizard Guy Monroe told me about working with a singing student and urging her to just break all the rules and experiment with her voice. He suggested she do things faster than normal as a way to break limitations. Guy said, “The faster you go, intelligences appear. This is trust ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - The Path to a Lifetime of Success is Through God - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Tony JrI'm 10 days away from my South Africa speaking engagement. I'm excited beyond words. I was thinking this morning though. I said to myself, who am I to be flown into South Africa with my security and to be paid some people's year salary to speak? Who am I not to have a college degree and no ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - The Point Of True Beginning: Your Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeBack in the 1880s while living as a sawyer in Yosemite National Park, America’s first ecologist, John Muir, lived face to face with nature. He climbed into the High Sierras throughout his life. He summited mountains, fished in clear streams and discovered deep secrets of Earth’s eternal ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - The Power in a Name, A Free Reward with Lasting Organization Impact - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizWhat is your name? Why were you given that name? What does your name mean? Our name, a perfectly crafted combination of characters distinguishes us among 7 billion people on earth. It is our being, it carries our heritage and it was a gift of love from our parents. Our name gives us human ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - The Power of Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Hugh StewartEd Strachar, creator of the Reading Genius® program, once said, "Positive thinking is better than negative thinking, but no thinking (just effective action) is better than positive thinking." Negative thinking Can negative thinking serve you? What if I told you that there is an ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - The Power of Optimism: 7 Strategies for Becoming a Glass Half-Full Person - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Margie WarrellTimes are tough and many people are struggling to stay optimistic given the state of the economy, the insecurity of their jobs (if they have one), the size of their mortgage and the strain that puts on relationships at home. Maybe you are one of them or maybe you know someone else who is having ...
Views: 4760(1 vote) - The Power of Self-Motivation or How To Get Yourself Back on Track - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Cornelia DoctroveThere are many times in life where our perception clouds the reality of a situation and where we feel the need to find some way of keeping ourselves motivated in order to get back on track. Perhaps the following suggestions will resonate with you and help you do just that: "Failure" is not ...
Views: 3604(3 votes) - The Power of Vision Boards - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Jayne MorrisVision boards have transformed the lives of celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah Winfrey – and they have the power to transform your life too. They are a modern manifestation method combining concepts taken from creative hobbies like scrapbooking with motivational mind-mapping and ...
Views: 6635(1 vote) - The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Doug Grady“You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack You may find yourself in another part of the world You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile You may find yourself in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife You may ask yourself, well how did I get here?” -The Talking ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - The Seven Habits of Motivational Speakers - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesThere are important habits that help motivational speakers to excel as they expand their speaking career. Some get so motivated that they forget the basic speaking principals. There is a great need to help speakers to spend their preparation times in the right places. You can increase your ...
Views: 3055(2 votes) - The Stuff Winners are Made of - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxI recently had the opportunity to find out what I am really made of (although at the time it didn’t feel like an opportunity; I use the word here only because it sounds much better than saying I was forced to take a hard look at myself, wondering if I really had the “stuff” to succeed, if I ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Three Easy Methods For Improving Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self esteem? I want to let you know that there are easy methods for improving self esteem. Don’t continue living life the way you are right now. You can overcome that, and in this article, I would like to share how you can do that, so do keep reading. Remind Yourself ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Time - The Greatest Gift To Those You Love - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JMom, can I borrow the car? Dad, can I have some money for the movies? Honey, what's for dinner? Life is full of wanting things from people and trying to get people to do things for us. That just seems to be the way things are these days. And many of the things that we need or want are ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Tips to Help You Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Jane HurstWe all end up with too much clutter in our homes from time to time. The problem is, how do you get rid of all that clutter and have a more organized home, and life? Sometimes, decluttering your home can seem like a daunting task that you keep putting off because it is so overwhelming. The ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - To Reach Your Full Potential, STOP Reading How to Succeed Information - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Noah St. JohnNow, are you ready for the biggest shock of all? Here it is: If you want to reach your full potential, you don’t need any more “how-to succeed” information. I know that sounds crazy, even blasphemous to those people who’ve spent tons of money on every “how to succeed” program out ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - True Wisdom For Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Bob LancerWe need wisdom for success that addresses the pattern of the wave! The wave describes the inevitable up-and-down pattern of life. Self-help success teachings usually seem to imply that there is a way to skip the lows, the falls, the losses and just rise right to the top. But that just leads ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Two Ways to Unlock Your Potential - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Zig ZiglarThe idea of value and purpose is linked to the concept of discovering a greater good, a mission, or a higher calling. Most people know the story of Mahatma Gandhi. But most people only know his story after he became a prominent figure. He was born into a middle class family. He had low ...
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