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- Multi-Tasking = Mini-Tasking not Major-Tasking - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Cynthia WallMultitasking is not the secret to success. A scattered, unfocused mindset sabotages the accomplishment of the major-tasking that creates lovely memories and crosses off the jobs that need doing but one time. Myriad studies prove that multitasking not only isn’t efficient in the long run, it ...
Views: 1497 - My New Year’s Resolution: Listen - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Jenny ShihMy 2010 New Year’s resolution is an internal one, one that will help me me be the person I want to be on the inside (the only side that really matters). It is the opposite of the typical lose weight, exercise more, do a crossword puzzle every day sort of resolution. I am going to start to listen ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - Personal Evolution Zone - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Shann Vander LeekI choose to live in a personal evolution zone. I prefer to evolve and improve my life with incremental steps toward profound change. Reflecting on my successes and failures in 2011 helped define my personal intentions for the new year. And while I have lofty intentions and enormous dreams, I ...
Views: 1497 - Well-Intentioned Messages: It’s For Your Own Good! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia Henderson“You want to start your own business? That´s terribly risky.” “You want to go where? But that´s so far.” “You want a new what? Now, that´s not very practical.” “You want to leave a ‘good job’ for that idea? How will you take care of your family?” Any of this sound familiar? From whom do ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - 8 simple strategies to make your New Year’s resolutions last. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Tatyana KrychkinaOne of the main reasons why most New Year’s resolutions fail is because we don’t look at them as making life changes. When we give our resolutions the title of “life-changing” events, we need to approach them in a different way. We should set them as goals, and make plans to reach these goals. ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Elements That Are Crucial to Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochMany of us are familiar with the process of formulating and writing down our goals. But how many of us actually achieve these? Besides setting goals, what are the crucial elements to ensure that we achieve what we set out to do? We have heard, learned and studied all about SMART goals, and ...
Views: 1496 - How to Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly, Guaranteed - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiThere are some two very simple questions which, once you get their answers, can change your life dramatically for the better. This is so because these two questions relate to absolutely everything that you experience and create in your life. Everything in this universe runs under universal ...
Views: 1496 - Release what is going wrong in your vision planning - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man [woman] does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right mind." - Seneca Many people understand the importance of having a plan or setting goals, but what do they do with that information? Or what is they are not doing ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Tell It Like It Is - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOften I find that clients are not getting their goals and experiencing frustration or sadness. They are caught up in their feelings but not truly observing what is happening. My client, John, was in deep need of attracting his ideal administrative assistant. For years, he kept hiring subpar ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - What are you afraid of? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaRecently, a colleague asked me how I faced my fears when I started my life coaches association and I really had to stop and think about it. I asked her what kind of fears was she thinking of. She replied, “fear of no one signing up (rejection), fear of making a mistake, fear of looking stupid, ...
Views: 1496 - Creating Success This Year - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanThis is a great time to reflect on the past year as well as a time to think about what you want to create this year. What did you accomplish that you are most proud of? How were you successful? What lessons did you learn? If you were to make this year the best year of your career or your ...
Views: 1495 - Living Your Dreams with a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Tom CasanoThere seems to be a lot of confusion about what a life coach is and what a life coach does. In this blog post I'd like to clear up some misconceptions about what life coaching is and what a life coach does. If you're wondering where can I find a life coach, I'll address this at the ...
Views: 1495 - Never give up - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe only way to get what you really want, is to know what you really want. And the only way to know what you really want, is to know yourself. And the omnly way to know yourself, is to be yourself. And the only way to be yourself, is to listen to your heart: Cherish your vision every day. ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - Use Goals To Change Your Dreams to Reality: Six Simple Steps For Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckFirst say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus We all have dreams: visions of the possible, probable and seemingly impossible. Setting goals is the key to turning your dreams into reality. Goals help you recognize your progress and allow you to ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - 30 Days of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Julie BoyerMany of us understand how powerful daily gratitude is, but few of us are able to maintain daily gratitude habits through life’s up and downs. Julie Boyer’s new book, 30 Days of Gratitude, teaches us how to create a foundation of daily gratitude in our lives. This book offers insightful tips and ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Busy or Productive? Here's 15 Differences - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from John UngerBusy people drive me crazy. The whirlwind of their lives, at work and at home, reminds me of a hover craft or a hydrofoil boat – never touching the ground or the water. It’s as if they have permanent ADHD with no medication, and that impairment forces more and more activity just for activity’s ...
Views: 1494 - I am Not My Business Card - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy professional focus during my twenties and thirties was defining who I was as a professional woman. This entailed long days and weekends. It also required quite a bit of travel and for a few years 100% travel as a consultant. My career progressed along nicely. As I took on more and more ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Introduction to Medical Billing Jobs - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Josh DoraisA functioning hospital or clinic requires not just doctors and nurses, but also administrative staff who helps in running them. This includes the job of a medical biller who is responsible for recording retrieving the information related to the bills paid for services rendered in the hospitals. ...
Views: 1493 - Prioritize Your To-Dos: Time Management Tips for the Busy Business Owner - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerDo you ever feel overwhelmed by your workload? Do you find you can’t keep up with critical deadlines? I know you don’t want to hear this, but... You’re probably not managing your time well enough. To Make A List... Or Not A to-do list that works is more than a list of all the things ...
Views: 1493 - After Effective Goal Setting, You Are Left with a Map That Clearly Points You to the Pot of Gold! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Ishmail DownesPeople often underestimated the importance of goal setting, don't be one of them. Wouldn't it be great if you were handed a map that CLEARLY illustrates where you can find buried treasure? Well, start goal setting and you'll have the equivalent. When you set CLEAR, SPECIFIC goals, you become ...
Views: 1492 - Why Can't I Achieve My Goals? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2005 from Curtis G. SchmittI heard some advice the other day that completely changed my perspective on goal setting and achievement. I feel like I finally understand why I sometimes don't achieve my goals. I was listening to an audio program by Brian Tracy called 21 Secrets of Millionaires. All of the secrets were ...
Views: 1492 - Why You Should Plant Radishes And Acorns - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lynn MooreHow many of your goals are ‘radishes’ and how many are ‘acorns’? In our quest to set and achieve goals we actually grow our Garden of Goals with many different types of seeds. How boring it would be to have a garden of just squash! So what is a ‘radish’ goal and what is an ‘acorn’ goal? ...
Views: 1492 - A 5 Point Checklist for Successful Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithOnce you know what you want in life, how do you go about getting it? That's where goal setting comes into play. If you've ever tried to set goals in the past and failed, or ever felt frustrated or overwhelmed when it came to goal setting, you'll find the following 5 point checklist to be ...
Views: 1491(2 votes) - What is Your Word-of-the-Year for 2015? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you’re a longtime reader of my Tip of the Week (thank you!), then you know that every January I ask my clients to pick a word to guide them throughout the year: a word summarizing their intentions for the year to come. I do the same exercise myself using Christine Kane’s powerful workbook, ...
Views: 1491 - 5 New Year’s Resolutions For a Stress Free Year Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaNo matter how stressful the bygone year has been for you, this new year is another story and another opportunity to make the best out of your life. Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions that, if you follow will lead to a stress-free year ahead. Assess, Evaluate, and Modify- Assess the reasons for ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Hate It? Gotta Do It? Not Good At It? Whatcha Gonna Do? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2003 from Susan DunnThe Equalizer doesn't seem to be answering the phone so it looks like its up to you. What? Oh any of those nasty chores we all hate to do. For me its keeping lists, keeping records. Of course I can DO them. I was an event planner - it's nothing BUT details - but it's not my strong suit. ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Online Network Marketing - Lets You Achieve Your Dreams And Goals - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Herb HunterWorking online is undoubtedly the business plan for the future. Online Network Marketing - Lets You Achieve Your Dreams And Goals. The internet is used by so many people for so many different things nowadays that there’s really nothing but profit out there to be made. One of the emerging ways ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - When You're Ready to Quit, Just Do This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceNo matter what it is you want to do with your life or what goals you have there is bound to come a moment in time when you just want to quit. The realization of your goals takes time, effort and sacrifice. There are lessons to be learned along the way and parts of your character that need to be ...
Views: 1490(4 votes) - 26 Strategies to Achieve Your Goals In 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldStatistically about half of the population make New Year's resolutions, but how many of us actually keep them? According to Psychology Today, setting a resolution is a form of "cultural procrastination" because people fail to set realistic goals and aren't ready to change their habits. If ...
Views: 1489 - 30 Day Challenges...They DO Work! - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Kathleen GageWhen I initially agreed to do a 30 Day Blog Challenge, I had no idea how beneficial it would be. Eleven days into the experience, I’m finding it has given me a new level of discipline and focus that has far reaching benefits. It was during a private mastermind meeting with my clients that I ...
Views: 1489 - Getting to the Nitty Gritty of Your Solution - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI caught myself being insane, and yet I kept doing the same thing over and over. My web goddess has used a Facebook plug-in on my website so people could comment and ask questions once they watched one of my training videos. I promised on the page that I would be responding daily and now I ...
Views: 1489 - Know What Your Prospects Think During Lead Generation - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Belinda SummersA lead generation and appointment setting campaign will only be successful if you know what exactly you should be saying to your business prospects. This makes all the difference when you are intent on generating qualified B2B leads. Just imagine: your prospect is saying one thing, and then you ...
Views: 1489 - The Secret to Attracting the Job You Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the biggest concerns that many of us have in our lives is their own ability to find a career that will suit them perfectly. Nobody can say that it’s easy to find your dream career, but nobody said it cannot be done, either. The secret to finding the right career path is to first have the ...
Views: 1489 - FACING THOSE SMALL FEARS - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsToo often we allow our fears to prevent us from achieving our goals or living the life we truly want to live. Fears have no boundaries and differ from person to person. We can be fearful of anything ranging from relationships to rabbits! In this newsletter I am going to focus on facing our ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Goal Setting Instruction Booklet The Long and Short of It - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Sybil SmithGoal Setting Instruction Booklet The Long and Short of It Created By: Sybil R Smith Have you ever made unrealistic goals? Do you neglect to make any goals for fear of failing? I sure have. When thinking about the future, I am often discouraged because there is so much to do that I ...
Views: 1488 - Goal-Setting Achievement How-To - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us set goals in our lives. Even people who say they do not set any goals are doing so anyway. For example, we plan to wake up, to go to sleep, to eat, to drink, call a friend, and so on. A goal does not have to be complex or a life-coaching nor a mumbo-jumbo thing. And I know you are ...
Views: 1488 - The Simplest and most Effective Goalsetting technique ever. - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2003 from John MurphyI am fortunate to work with people from all walks of life on a regular basis and one of the most common requests I have is to help them set and achieve ‘real’ goals. One necessity in starting this process is to take time out of our day to assess our current position and determine where we are ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - How To Expand Your Bank Account (Part 1!) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Heather DominickHave you ever wondered how some entrepreneurs always seem to create such big successes, while you are stuck “just paying the bills” or struggling to make ends meet? The secret that those entrepreneurs have tapped into is what I use and coach my students and clients to cultivate… a mindset of ...
Views: 1487 - FIVE Steps to Learning! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallySPECIAL FOR TEACHERS ONLY What do students need to know to want to learn? 1. First, they need to know WHY? 2. Then, WHAT it will give them. In order words, HOW will it BENEFIT them? 3. This is usually related to careers, jobs, MONEY, GRADES. 4. Followed by, WHAT TIME INVESTMENT ...
Views: 1487 - Interval, Limbo or Renewal? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinQ. "I hate my job. I'm considering starting a business…and I really want to move to a warmer climate. Arizona sounds good! But it's the holiday season. I'll start the process on New Year's Day." A. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas often gets dismissed as dead time. It's a happy, ...
Views: 1487 - Making It to the Right Path - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the realities when you are a coach is eventually your engagements with your clients do end. While that usually happens when the client reaches the goal they were targeting when the coaching relationship began, it can end at any time particularly if the client does not care to continue ...
Views: 1487 - Do we always need to Raise The Bar to Get things done? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Noah St John“The secret of success: Get up early. Working late. Strike oil.” - John D. Rockefeller In a sports setting, we frequently hear the term, “raise the bar.” To “raise the bar” means that we are striving for better, further and faster. This is a big goal for everyone, but do we invariably need to ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - 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: 1486 - How to be More Successful in 8 Days or Less - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Jenni Murphy-ScanlonAchieving success at any endeavour is about deciding what or how you want to be, figuring out how to get there and then taking the necessary steps to achieve that. Easy if you say it fast!! Sometimes not so easy to make happen. Here's a logical 8-step process to follow. Do one step each ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Setting and Achieving Goals the SMART Way - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Liz UramTired of coming up with great ideas that never see the light of day? Have a great idea but no idea how to take it from concept to reality? Business objectives that need to be met but you don’t have a plan? Don’t give up! Learn how to achieve your goals the SMART way. It’s the time of year ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - 4 Secrets to Setting Goals (Goals You'd Really Love to Achieve!) - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.One of our Success Circle members recently asked for more specific guidelines on setting goals. The members each set a 60 Day WOW Goal – an achievement that they will feel really terrific about sharing with other members at the end of 60 days. Here are my best secrets for setting great WOW ...
Views: 1485(3 votes) - How to Plan For a Successful Future - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyHaving a positive mental attitude is part of programming yourself to feel and believe you are optimistic in your approach to different situations that life might throw at you, and that you are going to be successful in achieving your goals. Thinking positively builds self-confidence. The thing ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Five Strategies to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jeannine ClontzEven when you've set a "good" goal - one that adheres to your higher objective and is specific and measurable - you can run into some issues along the way... namely, staying motivated. Without motivation, even the most ambitious person will get sidetracked. Here are the strategies that I feel ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Make Peace with It - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI was right in the middle of watching American Idol and my stomach began cramping. I thought it must be a gassy tummy and assumed it’d go away shortly. I was wrong. I barely slept a wink that night because of the intense pain. I had a very important list of tasks for the business that needed ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Techniques to Help You Overcome Resistance to Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Michelle SearsAre you wanting to make change in your life but for some reason you just can't seem to make change stick? Well you're not alone. I get a lot emails from women all the time who ask me the same question about change. They all want to know why they can't make a change stick and the reason is ...
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