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- The Power Of Goal Achievement Is In The Habit - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Josh HindsYou had your new year's resolution all planned out. This was your year to "insert your missed goal here" :). You knew exactly what you needed to do; maybe you even got off to a blazing start! You were absolutely sure this was going to be your year! This goal is as good as in the bag you ...
Views: 1537 - The Top 10 Steps to Being Confident and Thinking Outside the Box - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Kirwan RockefellerThe Top 10 Steps to Being Confident and Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Your Creative Imagination Kirwan Rockefeller, Ph.D. Based on the book, “Visualize Confidence: How to Use Guided Imagery to Overcome Self-Doubt” Perhaps you’ve heard the old phrase, “a picture is worth a ...
Views: 1536 - Grow Your Business with Sheila E.'s Fun Formula - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEven if you only have a few customers or clients, you're sitting on a goldmine. You just have to mine it. Don't have any clients? No worries, you have the ability to connect with potential fans simply by being intentional with how you interact on social media, blog posts, phone calls and ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Moving Forward - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloMany times we are afraid to move forward toward our goals. Sometimes, we spend time reminiscing about past failures instead of exploring the reasons we may have failed. The essential key to moving forward in spite of setbacks, is to explore what went wrong and change the "how", not the "what". ...
Views: 1535 - My Happiness Mantra - Believe it Now, See it Later! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Doug HartGood day, There is an old expression that many of you probably learned as children that goes “I will believe it when I see it!” This is the common belief that we should only believe the things we see with our eyes, and not be so gullible as to believe things blindly until proven otherwise. ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - New Year, New Life: From Resolution to Reality! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat comes up when you think about the beginning of a new year? Perhaps it’s fear, optimism, stress, or creation. These are all very natural thoughts to have when considering the unknown. Many people end one year thinking about all of the changes they want to make and form resolutions to ...
Views: 1534 - Single Moms Accomplishing Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI'm going to do it! How many times have you told yourself you're going to do something and then a week goes by? Then a month? Maybe even a year and you still haven't done it? It's not that you don't want to do it, but life gets in the way…or so you tell yourself. So, what's stopping you? Do ...
Views: 1534 - Top 10 Secrets to Achieving Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukAchieving Goals: Devise your own "ad" campaign 1. Write down your specific goal (remember the SMART principles?) and refer to it every day to keep it fresh in your mind and maintain focus. 2. Write it in the present tense as if it had already happened, otherwise you’re always putting it ...
Views: 1534 - A New Way to View Goals and Desired Outcomes - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorGoals and desired outcomes seem to come in two flavors: the ones easier to achieve and the ones we struggle with. There’s a word you can apply to both that can shift the quality of your experiences and take some of the “charge” out of struggle. Goals and desired outcomes—personal and ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - From Creative Tornado to Powerhouse of Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Sandy FreschiCreative, holistically minded people work in circular patterns, often experiencing life in more of a spiral than a linear fashion. Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong with this pattern. In fact it is essential for creative expansion and it must be honored as part of the creative ...
Views: 1533 - Got Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Gary Ryan BlairThere is no purer form of success; no more exact and demanding test of what you are capable of, than to achieve a desirable outcome. A quality life is an example of what can be accomplished when thoughtful attention, goal setting and purposeful action come together without compromise. The ...
Views: 1533 - Monetize Random Acts of Inspiration - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniYou have great business ideas and opportunities coming to you every day. Yes, even those of you in slumps have them. But having great ideas and opportunities doesn't always equal money in the bank. Even random acts of networking, marketing and planning don't necessarily mean any new business ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Build Your Business Strategy Around What Matters Most - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe year ended and some of us reflected back on 2016. How did it go? Did you enjoy your work, make progress and achieve some of your goals? If not, you are not alone. We all face moments when we lose inspiration and excitement for what we do. Your work becomes boring or routine or daily tasks ...
Views: 1532 - How can I get along with my teacher? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Kevin ChonyuiYouths are upset when they get low grades from what the feel is high-grade work. The resent it when discipline seem excessive or uncalled for or seem motivated by racial bias. They are angry when special attention or professional treatment is given to the teacher’s pet. Granted, teachers are ...
Views: 1532 - Setting and Achieving Your Financial Goals the Right Way - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheYour ability to set goals is the master skill of success. Goals unlock your positive mind and release ideas and energy for goal attainment. Without goals, you simply drift and flow on the currents of life. With goals, you fly like an arrow, straight and true to your target.-From the Book 'GOALS! ...
Views: 1532 - 3 Important Things You Can Learn From The Wild Animal Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Stephanie FrankHave you ever stopped, I mean really stopped for a minute to listen, hear, smell and feel the sounds of the wild animals around you? They’re everywhere…in the city, in the suburbs, in the skies and underground. And they have something to say to you…can you hear them? If there is ...
Views: 1531 - How To Know If You'll Reach The Goal - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2008 from Trevan and Leslie HouseholderSetting and achieving a goal is as simple as placing an online order. If you perform each step in the order process, you can be certain that the thing you want is on its way. Suppose I've set a goal to sell 20 widgets during the month of February. I'll compare the online bookstore (where I ...
Views: 1531 - Conquering Fear To Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Mike MartinezWe have our sights set. We know what we want to accomplish. You can see your goal so clearly you can almost touch it. Its real. Its there. Yet you still can’t seem to make it happen. Why? Now you start wondering if you were ever really destine for such a big endeavor. Maybe you are reaching too ...
Views: 1530 - Ideas on How to Create a Solid and Cohesive Group - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDid you ever have to manage people who just can’t seem to put their trust on one another? If yes, then you have an idea of how draining and difficult it is to build trust among your team members. And while there isn’t any way you could do this easier, you really have to try to achieve this goal. ...
Views: 1530 - Get More Done (and Earn More Money) in your Business by Doing Less - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was teaching a class the other day and one of the participants said ... it's like brain hoarding. You've got so many amazing ideas, so many cool things you want to do. So many opportunities you want to take advantage of. You don't want to let them go. The problem... like hoarding, ...
Views: 1529 - Same Message - Many Messengers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sumner DavenportEverywhere you turn today, you see the headline: How to get what you want in life”, “how to succeed at anything, “how to live the life of your dreams” “how to use the Law of Attraction, “the Secret” and on and on. Many teachers are delivering the same message in books, seminars and ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - How To Choose The Right Goals To Focus On - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Arina NikitinaSometimes setting goals alone is not the only problem that you must face. Sometimes, choosing the right goals to begin with is harder. Basically, you can choose to work any goal that you feel is necessary for your health, stability and happiness. Goal setting is nothing more than a formal ...
Views: 1528 - How to Write a Personal Development Plan - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonSometimes in life, often without realizing, we can lose focus of our dreams or become too engrossed in the world out there. We find ourselves lost, our identity forgotten until one day we realize how far we have strayed. It is very easy to let yourself go, lose focus and lose determination. ...
Views: 1528 - Is It Time to Stop Persevering? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealHow important is perseverance in achieving your goals? Many success gurus tell us constantly that to achieve your goals, you have to keep on going, have faith in yourself, and never give up. To keep persevering to achieve your goal does not mean that you forge blindly ahead, regardless of ...
Views: 1528(3 votes) - The Excitement Of Starting A New Blog! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Bryan HollisWith the ever-increasing growth of information available on the internet, most people find this in the way of other's blogsites. More and more people are being drawn to the idea of creating their own blog. Coming-up with the concept and idea for your blog can be like a fantasy. Exploring all the ...
Views: 1528 - 2011: 3 Steps to Be Accountable to Your Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteTruth is, you already are accountable. You are the ultimate creator of all that you do, all that you experience. While you may not have created certain events in your life, you are the generative force behind what you have that experience mean for you. Have to allowed yourself to become the ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Make Your Professional Relationships More Personal - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI began my coaching career in my late twenties and I was very aware that I seemed to be one of the youngest guns in the bunch. When I went to professional networking meetings, I acted like my normal outgoing and fun self. When I was teaching a live seminar or communicating in my ezine I did my ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - 4 Ways You May Be Hurting Your Own Guitar Playing Progress - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Mike PhilippovDo you want to improve the efficiency of your practice time? Virtually every guitar player would answer “Yes” to this question and yet many musicians face painfully slow progress in their guitar playing year after year. It may appear that many guitar players may simply be unable to progress as ...
Views: 1525 - Make Appointments with Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marsha EganIn this fast paced world, we are continually challenged to fit more work into the same time frames that we all have. One of the most challenging parts of "fitting it all in" is deciding what is important and what is not. Of all the dilemmas I've experienced in my coaching practice, just ...
Views: 1525(9 votes) - It Can Always Get Better! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniOver a decade ago, my professional organizer asked me why I kept my office supplies in the particular place they were sitting. I had no idea why I put them there. I never thought much about how my office was organized. The only things I cared about in my office were having the best equipment ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Stop Wasting Time and Stop Making Excuses - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVIn a world where time is one of the most valuable resources that a person can have, we should all learn how to use it more wisely. We should all try to make better use of time and try to make the best out of them. Every day we all do things that take away a lot of our time. Every thing that we ...
Views: 1524 - If You Lick A Flagpole In Winter - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceLife is either a daring adventure or nothing at all -- Helen Keller When you read the title, did you finish the sentence with, "Your tongue will be frozen to it?" :) I bet many of you did. :) I know I would have! I was recently reminded of a book I loved called, _When ...
Views: 1523 - The How of Intention - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe area people get hung up the most with the Law of Attraction is “the how” of it all. Meaning, they set an intention and then wonder and worry about what to do to actually manifest the end result. They want a how. That’s a mistake. As I wrote in in my book The Attractor Factor, after ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Is This Your Time for a Fresh Start? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe have all had it happen. We put a lot of time and effort into something, but it just doesn’t seem to be working. Deep down, we know it probably will never work, but we have a really hard time letting go. More often than not, in addition to the time and effort, we may have also put in at least ...
Views: 1522(4 votes) - Pursue Your Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Eric GarnerIf you want to achieve the things you dream of, then you have to develop 5 qualities to a very high degree. The good news is that you don't have to look very far to find them. They're already in you. The not-so-good news is that you'll have to work at them if you want to get anywhere. But if you ...
Views: 1522 - Resolve to be kind to and patient with yourself this New Year - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Julie SimonDid you make any New Year’s resolutions this year about losing weight, getting in shape or stopping your emotional eating? If your like most Americans, you made one or more resolutions along those lines. And now, almost two weeks into the new year, you may be wondering where all those good ...
Views: 1522 - Your Freedom Achieved with Two Words - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Youarn BellI’ve got 2 words for you that can lead you to, and eventually give you anything and everything you could hope for. These 2 words have been in every person’s ‘toolkit’ that has led to their eventual success. Those that have failed, have used these 2 words to drive them out of failure and back on ...
Views: 1522 - 7 Ways to Make your New Years Resolutions Last - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Daniel BrittonEvery year around 80% of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Whether you are seeking to lose weight, stop bad habits or earn more money, use these 7 tips to make sure your New Year’s Resolutions last beyond the first week: 1. Be Specific – Rather than say “I want to lose weight”, decide upon the ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - Fun and A Little Weirdness - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve always thought everyone is a little weird, or at least everyone has a weird quirk or two. I owned up to my weirdness long ago. If you don’t believe me ask my high school classmates about my white and green striped jumpsuit or my giant 85 dangle earrings. You may think that being weird is ...
Views: 1521 - How To Maintain Your Budget And Still Enjoy Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Jeremy SutterAs the taboo surrounding money is decreasing, the awareness of finances is increasing. Budgets are becoming the social norm and being utilized more often. Having a budget doesn’t mean you have to stay in the house and not do things that you enjoy. Enjoy your life, while still maintaining ...
Views: 1521 - Personal Development Activities – Why It Is Important To Set Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Ewen ChiaOne of the most fundamental yet vital personal development activities is goal setting. You may be surprised at how big a difference goals can make in your endeavors. Let me discuss this topic with you and hopefully you will see why that is so. Now the first thing I want to harp on is that ...
Views: 1521 - Congruency – The Universe Loves Having it All Line Up - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Loren FogelmanCongruency is very sexy to the Law of Attraction. The universe responds positively when your thoughts, emotions and actions all line up. Your positive energy signals the universe to take notice. Consider the things you say you want for yourself. What are your goals for your practice? To really ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - How Triathletes Can Avoid a Fast Start - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Loren FogelmanToo frequently triathletes are told by their coaches to ignore what is going on around them. The coaches who tell you to just not do it are unaware of the power of habit. Following the crowd, going out too fast because of the other athletes around you, is a symptom of a habit. Under pressure, ...
Views: 1519 - Are You Spinning Your Wheels Hoping For Different Results? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Liz UramAre you doing the same thing over and over hoping for different results? If so, that’s the definition of insanity. If you’re trying to improve something you need a plan that will get you out of the rut. Otherwise you could get stuck in an ongoing circle that goes nowhere. You don’t want a ...
Views: 1518 - Fitness: Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWhen you start a home fitness plan you need to set some goals. Without any goal setting you will not accomplish your fitness goals. Questions to Ask Yourself Why are you starting your exercise program? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to increase your strength? Do you want to ...
Views: 1518 - Run Your Own Marathon - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Mike McCallHave you ever wanted to, or dreamed of running a marathon. Well, I did it once and only once. It is one of those, and I hesitate to use this word, monumental goals. Running a marathon is not an undertaking to pursue lightly. However, the approach is that of any other goal you may choose to ...
Views: 1518 - Go Ahead: Set Those Dream Goals Now! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLife indeed is just too short to let it pass by and success in its most phenomenal state is just around the corner if you simply apply a few of these theories and principles. 1.) Focus, focus and focus. By concentrating and focusing on your dream goals and steps for at least one hour per week, ...
Views: 1517 - Designing Your Masterpiece - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Janie BehrDesigning Your Masterpiece In order to start working towards the vision of what you want your life masterpiece to be, you need to first define a Vision Statement for yourself. Thoroughly examine your life through the 6 Keys. Do not get distracted by what is practical or what your current ...
Views: 1517 - Five Steps to Achieve Success: How to Be SWIFT(sm) and Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggSometimes we have a great idea, but never follow our plan. This can be destructive and cause us to not reap the benefits of our hard work. It is important to move forward and to stop overanalyzing ideas in order to create more success in life. Have you ever had an idea for a business or an ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Moving from I Hate My Life to I Love My Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sandy FowlerWhat are you focused on? What are you changing? Have you defined it yet, or are you in the wandering phase? You know the one we’re talking about. You wander around saying, “I’m just not happy.” “I don’t like the way this is going.” “If only it were better.” “If I didn’t have to work for ...
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