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- Creativity Lessons | Be More Creative - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt was an impulse purchase...and a shining example of why I don't go into big box stores like Costco. Whenever I do, I walk out with a mega-cart brimming with items I didn't intend to buy. On this occasion, I got about 20 feet inside the front door when lo, verily, it arose before me...[insert ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - Discover the Secret Way to Beat the Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from john blosseLife is scary right now. Just read the newspapers. This is credit crunch time and we have to cut back, watch what we spend and look on as our lives get worse and worse and...well, you know what I say to that: what a load of old tosh! You get what you believe in - if you believe in credit crunch ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - Do You Have A Big Enough Why? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierDo You Have a Big Enough Why? Once you get clear on WHAT you want to achieve, it's crucial to know WHY you want it. If you have an important goal, it needs a big why. Otherwise, you won't have the determination and resolve to overcome the inevitable challenges you'll encounter ...
Views: 1567(6 votes) - Easier Than you Think to Beat Depression or a Slump - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiI don’t know about you but I tried depression and I didn’t like it as much as I loved feeling good. I learned first hand how quick a depression could suck the life out of anyone, even me. The shocking thing was the darkest days of my life came when I was at the pinnacle of my life. I was the ...
Views: 2748(2 votes) - Face and Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Todd Lesser"The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live." –Flora Whittemore David Zinn, a wise man I know, once said, "If we don't change, we aren't growing, and if we aren't growing, we are dying." Isn't that so true? Some change is welcomed into your life: a new hairstyle, a promotion ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Failure is Not the End of the Road - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Young KimMy girlfriend and I are "American Idol" (FOX) junkies. We promise to stop watching year after year, but we keep going back. This is the first year that she watched the auditions, which happens to be my favorite part of the series. The phrase that always bothered me is when a contestant ...
Views: 1442(4 votes) - Fight for Success-Series 2--Kill the Monster while it's small - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Chris SuttonKill the Monster While It's Small This is a very successful technique in interrupting your pattern. Killing a monster while he's small refers to jumping all over a challenge immediately, before it grows into something that you can't control. Imagine a little T-rex about the size of your ...
Views: 2748(2 votes) - Finding the Will to Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“To find your mission in life is to discover the intersection between your heart’s deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger.” – Frederick Buechner We work for many reasons. For some it’s about fame and fortune; for others it’s simply about making enough to scrape through. Then there are the ...
Views: 1780(4 votes) - Finding Your Passion (outside of your career) - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Aurelia FloresWe’ve been talking about the idea of “Finding Your Passion.” And while I agree that you want to spend the majority of your time doing something that moves you, engages you, and is using your talents to their fullest purpose… Sometimes, it’s all about FUN! Do you remember what you used to ...
Views: 793(2 votes) - Five Steps To Understanding & Using What Motivates You - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sharon MikrutDo you get frustrated when you lack the motivation to start a project or activity and put it off so you don't have to tackle it? Do you wonder why your friends or colleagues don't appear to be motivated when you are raring to go? This article explores the origins behind a lack of motivation; ...
Views: 1893(2 votes) - Get Your D.I.N. Degree, Do It Now or You May Miss The Boat. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Shirley CartonGet Your D.I.N. Degree, Do It Now or You May Miss The Boat. A Self Help Motivational Article. By Shirley Carton © 2009 I was given advise from my Grandmother, as a child, never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. However when I grew up as an adult, I always seemed to have so many ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Give in Without Giving Up - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat do you do when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel? When everything is in doubt and life’s possibilities seem empty? When you watch world events transpire over which you have no control and film and music idols, once seemingly immortal, senselessly succumb to cancer or ...
Views: 730(4 votes) - Go Within, Release Stress & Change for the Better - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Lori ThomasYou can Release Stress to Change for the Better Now - Did you know that you already have within you what is required for positive change to occur in your life? You do! By allowing yourself to be more relaxed you are able to go within to find the change that is waiting there for you. Many of us ...
Views: 2739(2 votes) - Golf Swing Lesson, Get into the Swing of Golf - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Philip RandallWhen I began to play golf I needed a Golf swing lesson urgently to begin my golfing career. Well; like many beginners I had watched it on Television. It looked really easy so I was certain I had a well paid career ahead of me as a golfing pro. The first thing I found out; was that you ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - Got Fear? Use it as a Motivator to Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Joyce ColemanWe all experience fear. Whether or not we admit it is another conundrum, and another story. That the specter of fear is always with us is not necessarily a bad thing, from my perspective. Why not use it as motivation to succeed? The rationale for this perspective is that fear of performing ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - How Much Do You Weigh in Emotional Pounds - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierHow Much Do You Weigh in Emotional Pounds? “We are injured and hurt emotionally, not so much by other people or what they say and don’t say, but by our own attitude and our own response.” —Maxwell Maltz In spite of the fact that half of North Americans are overweight and that losing ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - How SEO Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Joe DevineIt has been found that in such a tough economy, it is very difficult to survive without a website. But just building a website isn’t enough. After launching your site, you need to work on launching an SEO campaign as well. In other words, if you want to increase sales and increase the traffic to ...
Views: 654(2 votes) - How To Create More Passion For Your Life and Work - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Karen KanakanuiConfucious said: "He who builds business around passion, never has to work again." It was true then (almost 5,000 years ago), and it's still true today, if not truer! Think of what you always wanted to do but haven't done yet. What would happen if you never did it? What would ...
Views: 897(2 votes) - How to Get Up Early - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLeaders get that the real fight is the fight against time. So much to achieve/innovate and influence. And so few hours in a day. The solution? Get up uber-early. That way you have your day - versus your day having you. I was up early this am. One of the gifts I give myself. As I mentioned on ...
Views: 734(4 votes) - How to Improve Yourself For a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michelle CastoOccasionally making improvements is easily achievable for most people. While continuous improvement is mostly unachievable; however, striving for it separates the winners from the losers. There are many areas in your life that may need improvement: career, relationships, learning, finances, ...
Views: 6877(2 votes) - How to Stay Positive in A World Gone Mad - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Willie HortonSpend a few moments glancing at the websites of any of the major international news services - it is little wonder that so many of my clients have been emailing me to tell me just how difficult it is to stay positive at present. And these are people that I've been working with for some time - ...
Views: 2487(6 votes) - How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLauren Mackler for SheerBalance.com - We're living through challenging times. But inherent in nearly all challenges, are opportunities for renewal and transformation. The current economic crisis offers the chance to re-evaluate how you live your life, to be more mindful and strategic about how ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - If You Are Serious About Changing Your Life, You Are Definitely Going to Need to do This - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Dean HopkinsIn this article, I want to share with you something you are most definitely going to have to do when changing your life, but it is something not many people actually do. In another article, I talked about the need to have a 'Gameplan' when changing your life...a plan that details what kind of ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Impatience? Or a Peaceful Heart? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Andrea ConwayImpatience comes naturally to most business owners. We like taking action, being in charge, and feeling super productive. Those are terrific traits that bring big visions into reality. But when you add impatience to the mix, it's like cruising down the highway with your foot on the brakes. ...
Views: 619(2 votes) - Is Every Day a Challenge For You? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Niki CleggEvery day is a challenge for me. If it isn't me getting older or greyer it is health wise. I am not happy being a forty year old in a sixty year old body. I keep asking myself "How did it happen and when did it happen? Basically I am sure someone made a mistake and I find no humour in it. I have ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Is your Roof Leaking? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.It is a gorgeous July day here in Northern Iowa and I plan to be outside working on my acreage. It does not really seem like work (Just like my Online Company) since I will be outside enjoying the summer. I have 5.5 acres to mow and tend to, but when I am finished ‘I’ think it is breathtaking ...
Views: 1535(4 votes) - It Was in His Blood - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Fireflies TeamCarlos closed his eyes and could see them as if he were sitting in their kitchens. He watched with anticipation as they patted the tortillas between their experienced hands. He could already smell and taste those wonderful corn patties as they cooked on the outdoor clay oven. As they cooked, ...
Views: 868(4 votes) - It's GO Time For Change! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Carol Grace AndersonIf you think change is stressful, try NOT changing. Have you had it up to here with facing so much change? Are you resisting it, avoiding it, or embracing it? Do you want a fresh, new perspective on change? Do you need to get inspired and motivated to action? Well, it’s “GO” time! As I ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Just the Other Side of Effort - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Lisa MininniQuote: 80% of success is about showing up. A similar saying was first printed in the New York Times and often attributed to American director, Woody Allen. If you remain focused and show up consistently, success follows. Why, then, do so many small business owners have trouble showing ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Kick-Start Your Motivation! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Carole HodgesProcrastination and wasting time are common ailments. Even if you lose only a few hours a week to them, it can be annoying. Why? Because you may realize that you didn’t really ENJOY the wasted time. If you had actually planned to take that time off, you might have done something much more ...
Views: 1685(8 votes) - Know the Truth - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are the handicap you must face. You are the one who must choose your place. James Allen. The price of not knowing the rudiments of certain things in life could lead to frustration, embarrassment and untold hardship. Some penalties we pay in life are due to ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - Live Out Loud In Power and Authority - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from GERTRUDE J CHAPMANDo you realize the power and authority that resides on the inside of you? If you did, you can impact your life dramatically. Many times people allow their outside circumstances decide their next step. Learn how to take a deep breath, and concentrate on what is happening here. I call these ...
Views: 2461(2 votes) - Make the Choice to Increase Your Income - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerIn less than two years, I increased my income by over 500%. And I did it right after my wife finished battling cancer, my dad passed away, and I switched careers! Gina and I had a lot on our plates, but one of our goals was to increase our income. I did it by applying the Think GREAT program to ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - Make Your Decisions Quickly - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Reggie OdomHow quickly do you make decisions? How do you make them? We have the opportunity to make hundreds of decisions every day. Decisiveness or lack of it impacts the success of every area of your life - your business, relationships, creativity, health and finances. Leaders in life and ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - Making it happen vs Letting it happen - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet's start with a challenge: See if you relate to any of the following statements. I want you to be honest with yourself. Each answer is a simple yes or no in your head. -You are content with your life but realize that you have the potential to achieve more. -You work hard, but you are ...
Views: 6321(4 votes) - Morning Motivation: It’s OK to Make Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing standing in the way of happiness for many people is long-held guilt over something that happened days, weeks, months, or even years ago. A twinge of guilt can be very useful in letting us know that we took a wrong turn somewhere, but long-held guilt offers absolutely no benefit at ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us allow our mind a great deal of free rein. One minute we’re thinking about the car in front of us, and the next minute we’re thinking about work, TV, family, health and a million other things. The human mind tends to leap from topic to topic throughout the day, making countless plans ...
Views: 614(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Nourishing the Soul in the Center of the Storm - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt seems as if everyone’s stress levels are on the rise, as we are all burdened with an increasing number of local, national, and world crises on top of our own personal struggles. On CNN recently, Jack Cafferty asked a great question: “how can people stay positive with all of this depressing ...
Views: 634(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Reignite Your Natural Curiosity - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWide-eyed children love to ask enthusiastic, persistent questions. “Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why don’t people have tails? Where does a TV show go when it’s over?” No sooner is one question answered than a follow-up question is immediately posed with the same level of ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: The Impossible Is Achieved Every Day - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are often told that an intent or goal is impossible, so we shouldn’t even try to achieve it. But every day, people are achieving the “impossible.” Someone is meeting an impossible deadline. Someone is celebrating a positive pregnancy result after doctors said it would be impossible. Someone ...
Views: 707(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Your Destiny Is in Your Own Hands - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI teach an Organizational Communication course at a local university, and one of the topics we discuss is the power of words. It is easy to get into a habit of telling ourselves and other people what we “have” to do, as if our true desires have somehow been denied or defeated by life. Here are ...
Views: 631(2 votes) - Motivation Keys - 7 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Anthony CarterMotivation is a force that you can summon at will if you use a few important keys. Here are seven ways to motivate yourself to hit your goals. 1- Keep Your Focus- Focus on what you want and not on what you don't want. It is easy to get distracted by challenges and circumstances that you are ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - Moving Forward - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWell, full moon and lunar eclipse day really got me going on Monday! A wise astrologer once explained to me that lunar cycles are about 28 days, during which we each visit each sign of the zodiac, but that when an eclipse comes, we have a whole month in one day. Did I ever. On the way to ...
Views: 658(2 votes) - Nagging versus Musing - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadPeople can be so hard on themselves. Check this out. These are real emails that real people send to themselves on a regular schedule from 'Hassle Me'. www.hassleme.co.uk. The site's tagline is: Because sometimes in life, you just need to be nagged. It's a popular site – who among us haven't ...
Views: 1461(4 votes) - Outdistancing the Competition: Hot Topics for the Maturing Workforce - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Brad TaftAsk yourself if you want to learn all your career lessons the hard way or… are you willing to develop a cohesive strategy in order to meet the demands of structural workplace change? Well… are you willing to do what it takes to get ready for the future? If your answer is “yes” and before ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: 3 Tips to Praise Children Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyPraise can be very powerful when used correctly. Here are three easy tips to help parents implement praise in a way that motivates children with ADD and ADHD and boosts their self-esteem: 1. Be Genuine “You are going to be the next Babe Ruth!” or “That is the most beautiful painting I ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Passion - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Len LueddekeMy wife and I recently returned from this year's Vemma convention. It was so amazing! We heard from many of our company's leaders. A common theme to their success was passion! All of our leaders have a passion to help others and a passion to become more. We were fortunate once again this year to ...
Views: 968(2 votes) - Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetPower of positive thinking Can your thoughts affect your surroundings and events? Can your words affect your life? A child who receives poor grade in Science usually his parents, teachers, or someone told him that he is not good at the subject. Do you think these negative statements by ...
Views: 1609(2 votes) - Procrastination - the Killer of Success - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Tracey BurchardFace it, we all put things off. We leave the hard stuff till last and hope that it somehow gets dropped off our "to do" list. We find other things to do that are "more important." It's just amazing how many "emergencies" can pop up to lead us away from taking the action we need towards our ...
Views: 2419(6 votes) - 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" ...
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