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- Procrastination No More! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Joan Clout-KruseAre you an acute procrastinator? I was. Twenty years ago I made a new promise to myself and wrote these words… “I am an introverted, procrastinating perfectionist who is striving to change to be an extroverted, results-oriented champion.” It was a time for me to move on and take charge of my ...
Views: 1309 - PERSISTENCE--Keep On Going and Never Give Up - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Joan Clout-KruseDo you have the tenacity to keep on going to achieve your goals? Can you continue writing year after year submitting stories and never publish anything? Do you take charge of your goal and stay with it despite all the struggles you may face? We would if we had the intense emotional drive ...
Views: 1345 - 7 Unique Ways to Help You Expand Your Household Income - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2014 from Lizzie WeakleyWhen wanting to earn more of an income and expand your budget, there are several unique ways to earn money. From reselling goods online to working as a tutor, there are several ways to use your expertise and skills to increase your pay. By thinking outside of the box and getting creative, it's ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Identify and Achieve Your Most Important Business Goals - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerToday is a fresh start. Every day, as they say, is a fresh start. Only sometimes it doesn't feel that way, does it? Too often it seems as though you'll never reach your goals - especially the ones that matter to you the most. It seems like your goals and dreams are still out there in ...
Views: 1579 - Lose the Guilt-ridden “Shoulds” for the Magic of “Could” - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Noelle NelsonThe alarm rings. Too early, much too early. A whole hour early. You know you should get up. You promised yourself you’d start working out. Today’s the day! Huzzah! Yesterday it seemed like such a great idea. You even set out your gym gear, ready to get going first thing. Groan. Aargh! You ...
Views: 1676 - 3 Ways to Visualize Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Benson WongIt has been said over and over that if you are able to visualize your goals and believe them, then over time you will achieve them. After all, man becomes what he thinks. Visualization has many favors. You can find a quiet place and basically day dream about what you want. Or, you can journal ...
Views: 2364 - The Road Map: Why Writing Down Your Goals Works - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Tina TessinaWe see a lot of advice to write down your goals and dreams, but does it really help? Actually, it does. For one thing, it helps you get clear on exactly what you want, and makes the goals more imaginable. They seem more real when you have thought through them clearly and written them ...
Views: 1699 - Turn “Yeah, but” On Its Head - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Noelle NelsonEver have one of those “Yeah, but” conversations? Your friend has lost her job. Being the supportive friend that you are, you say: “Hey, you’ve got tons of skills. All you need to do is revamp your resume, and you’ll be hired in no time.” “Yeah, but the economy sucks. It’s gonna take ...
Views: 1540 - The Mimimalist Guide to Achieving Success - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2014 from Jennifer Sarpong"A vision without action is just a hallucination."– Unknown There is one thing you must remember on your journey to achieving success in life and business. Intentions are never enough. Intentions are never enough. Repeat this out loud "intentions are never enough.” It's not what you ...
Views: 999 - 6 Keys to Better Time Management - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, time management is basically about being focused. Having a balanced life-style should be the key result of having good personal time management. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy. So here are six key areas of life that I would encourage you to pay ...
Views: 1748 - 7 Steps To Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadSetting goals and achieving goals is something that most of us want. The key is to differentiate between a goal and a mere wish. A wish is something that people dream about. A goal is accompanied with a plan and a time line. My definition of the word goal is: G.O.A.L – Getting Over All ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - You Are Not Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerI like to think I was a control freak, but I guess I still am. Back in the old day I was a micromanager, taking responsibility for every aspect of a project even if it wasn’t mine. I would stay awake at night worrying about outcome. I would plan and scheme what else I could do to make the ...
Views: 1279 - 6 Secrets to Goal Setting That Every Successful Person Knows, but You Don’t - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, last week I introduced you to the important topic - Goal Setting. Now here are 6 proven pointers that should be taken into consideration in setting your goals and achieving them. 1.Attitude plays a very big role in setting and achieving your goals. You must ask yourself if any ...
Views: 1446 - Do You Want to Know Why Successful people Set Goals? - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, most of us will have tried a form of goal setting in the past and, more often than not, will have fallen short of our targets. The most common demonstration of this phenomenon is the New Year Resolution that is often forgotten a week later or the colleague who always seems to “be ...
Views: 1601 - Does Your Life Really Work? Check it Out. - by Submitted on May 17, 2014 from Annette SegalYou have lots of feelings. They play throughout your day. Some of them make you feel great while others clearly do not! You often talk about your emotions with trusted folks. Not so much, your needs. Why? Are you as aware of your needs? Do you reflect on whether they are being met? You might ...
Views: 1166 - Five Questions to Ask Yourself in Tough Times - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversWe all go through tough times, some more than others. But everybody handles hard times differently. It’s not whether you get hurricanes and tornadoes in life, it’s how you weather the storms that make a difference in your well-being. 1) Are you really worse off? A friend’s mother recently ...
Views: 1312 - Only the Best!!! - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Larry Crane“It won’t work!” “It can’t work!” “No way, no how!” So basically what we are really holding in mind, is, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Clearly this is not how an article should begin if it is titled "Only the Best." And yet, this is what most of us are doing, most of the time. We ...
Views: 1587 - More Recreation Time Boosts Your Profits (And Tips to Find Time for It) - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Christina WeberBreakthrough ideas don’t shower most entrepreneurs when sitting in front of their computers. Inspiration hits like popcorn when in the woods hiking with the sun shimmering through leaves, running down a scenic path or painting a picture. The Holy Spirit’s artistic flair flourishes most when ...
Views: 1547 - How to Grow Your Business and Stay Sane... at the Same Time! - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWe’ve all been there: wanting to grow our business but not knowing what to do or how to do it. There are so many options and tasks to do each day; it can feel like you’re going crazy (I’m not the only one, am I?!) Instead of being pulled in ten different directions, there are a few simple steps ...
Views: 1292 - Top 25 Creativity Quotations - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Vernon MyersWhat is creativity? Use these quotes from famous people to think about what it means to be creative. 1. "Creativity is the infinite capacity that resides within you. It involves combining information with your life experiences." - Wayne Lotherington 2. "Creativity is not in the execution, ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Master Your Future - Become An Idea Creator - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Vernon Myers"A man with a supply of idea fears nothing for he has become the master of his own fate." - Robert P. Crawford How do you use your mind to create ideas that open the floodgates to other opportunities? One way is to set an intention to create a great idea and then to follow the thought up with ...
Views: 1612 - 12 Reasons to Use an Idea Journal - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Vernon Myers1. Using an idea journal is fast, easy, and convenient. It will take you less than 15 minutes each day to record your ideas, goals, and dreams into your idea journal. 2. Your idea journal will motivate you to take action on your most valuable and promising ideas. Use the idea journal ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - How To Take Action To Achieve Unbelievable Success - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Merv StevensMany online marketers have a dream, but they don't know how to take action to make their dream a reality, which hinders their success. They may have the dream but never follow through because of fear. They are afraid to go forward, even though they were excited about a new beginning. To achieve ...
Views: 1737 - 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: 1379 - What are you expecting? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Larry CraneIf you’re expecting good things most of the time, please stop right in this moment and give yourself a pat on the back! Bravo to you! Realistically we should all be expecting good things at all times. Truth appears that most times, most folks tend to expect somewhat unfortunate outcomes. Think ...
Views: 1478 - A New Approach on Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2014 from Larry CraneIt seems like almost everyone has some ideas related to time management. And realistically most of us are still not sure how to consistently manage our time. How about instead of managing our time, that we choose to make better use of our time?! Perhaps you might agree, that when we are in ...
Views: 2186 - How Successful Are Your Habits? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothHow are you at setting goals for yourself? You all know how important goal setting is. At least I assume you do! But there is one part in that you set goals for yourself, personal and professional. And then there is that other piece which is the tough part and that is following through and ...
Views: 1231 - Revealed - 4 Exceptional Strategies to Achieve a Goal - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerwePerhaps you have wished that there were simpler strategies to accomplish your primary goal? Can it appear to be that tenacity and the traditional means of setting goals, breaking it into steps and utilizing motivators just simply really doesn't suffice anymore? Here are some unconventional ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - 5 Proven Steps to Stick to Your Resolutions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageAccording to Statistic Brain only 8% of the 45% of those in the United States who set New Year’s Resolutions will achieve them. Most give up on their resolutions within the first 30 days. Why is this? It’s simple. We forget about our big why. Is there something you absolutely want to ...
Views: 1380 - 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: 1400 - 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: 1364 - 3 Most Important Steps To Reach Your Biggest Goals - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Kai AshleyYou have goals, dreams and desires that are very important to you. You have real things you wish to achieve this year and in your lifetime. But does it always work out as well as you hoped? Everyone has lessons along the way (never a mistake, always a lesson). You can have the best goals in ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - How To Be An Effective Supervisor - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2014 from Tracey FieberHow to Be an Effective Supervisor There are always ways to improve your ability to supervise. It doesn't matter if you're new to managing, or have been guiding others for years. Being an effective supervisor is about finding new and better ways to help your subordinates reach their ...
Views: 6205 - Make 2014 a Year of No Excuses - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackExcuses can be sneaky. Sometimes, even when you’re in the process of using one, you know it’s just an excuse. Sometimes, though, you deeply believe them and let them run the show. For example, let’s say you’re planning to exercise. “But I’m so tired tonight,” you say. “I’ll rest up tonight ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - It's All About That Next Choice - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackSometimes you know something needs to change, but maybe it’s something big and you’re not even sure where to start, let alone every step you will need to take. Maybe it seems too big and like if you aren’t able to do it “all” then it’s not worth doing anything. Maybe it seems impossible and ...
Views: 1088 - Resolutions Versus Commitments; Failure Versus Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Anne GulickI’m going to stop overeating. I’m going to stop smoking. I’m going to learn to eat healthy. I’m going to, you know, change. People don’t even make New Year’s resolutions anymore because they made them year after year, right after Ryan Seacrest’s countdown to midnight, only to give up within ...
Views: 1085 - Three Ingredients for Misery and Their Antidotes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Debra PayneThere are many ways to be perpetually miserable. Although we are all vastly different in many ways, we share common themes around the subject of misery. In fact, misery is a pattern than emerges in many people's lives far too often. I've outlined some manifestations of misery here and filed them ...
Views: 1633 - 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: 1418 - Going for Gold with Goals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Ken KeisA Goal: a mark set as the outcome of a race; an aim, a purpose; an object toward which play is directed. Over the years, much has been written about goals and their importance. Yet the majority of us still don’t take the goal-setting process seriously. Oddly enough, some individuals are ...
Views: 1298 - How Setting Short-Term Goals Creates Results - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghUnfortunately by now many of the goals and promises we made for the new year or now broken, forgotten or revised. Why is that? Because we are conditioned to look ahead, to get better, to want more and to improve. Get the latest gadget! Work Harder! Lose five pounds in two weeks! The focus ...
Views: 1038 - Special message for Coaches, Entrepreneurs, Online Marketers, and Sales Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2014 from L. Andrew MorganTo: Anyone committed to being the best they can be. From: The Goals Coach Subject: Greatness This week remember that greatness is not common. It's not doing what everyone else is doing that makes you great, it's consistently doing what few are willing to endure. When remaining ...
Views: 1950(3 votes) - Making Changes in our Diet, Our Lives, & our Belief System - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Larry CraneRegardless of the changes we would like to make, it is important that we begin by clearly deciding what it is that we would like to change. The decision part of any area of our life that we are hoping to change is a very important aspect. Clearly we can easily agree that choosing healthier ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Is There Something in Your Life You Want to Change? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from James EganLooking for something new in your life? Are you just tired of the status quo? Maybe your life has taken a couple of unlucky turns, and you’re feeling left behind. It could be your job, your career or lack of one, your marriage, your level of education, your religious affiliation, or lack of ...
Views: 928 - The Power of Choice - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2014 from MaryEllen TribbyI’ll never forget seeing Uncle Tony in the hospital bed... Doors of hospital rooms are so big and wide – they make you feel exposed just standing there. And that smell is always there... some mix of chemicals and medications that's supposed to smell “clean,” but doesn’t. The smell and the ...
Views: 1441 - Overwhelmed by New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerI’m not a total Scrooge, but I am so glad the holidays are behind us. I love all the planning and preparing, all the trips to the mall, all the gathering with friends for wine and holiday food…but when December 31st comes rolling around, I’m ready for it all to be over and ready for my many New ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - 3 Easy Life Coaching Tips to Change Your Life and Achieve Your Goals Quickly - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongSometimes it's hard to change your life and get back on track. Learn 3 simple strategies to achieve your goals quickly. This article explains how develop a plan for your life and make life better. Many life coaches use these 3 simple tips. You can too. Step 1. Stick With Your Original ...
Views: 1383 - 3 Steps To Quickly Get Your Life on Track for Personal Success - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongToday you woke up realizing that you are not where you want to be. What should you do when you realize you are stuck in life? How can you quickly get your life on track? Chances are, you’ve been feeling really frustrated with life and wondering what steps you need to take to find your ...
Views: 1164 - How to Move Forward Even If You Feel Stuck In Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongYou can find a way to move forward even if you feel stuck in life. The bottom line is that you were not made for mediocrity. You can get your life on track and be successful in life. It is not in your nature to flounder in a vague state of dissatisfaction with life, never really throwing in the ...
Views: 1553 - 5 Keys to Make your New Year’s Resolutions come true in 2014. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Melissa KittoFeeling inspired to start 2014 out right? You should be! The La Familia Nuestra Energy calendar indicates that January 1-4th of 2014 is Direction energy. In Direction, it’s all about setting your goals and intentions for the future. It’s a fantastic time to make plans. There is something very ...
Views: 1262 - Access Your Inner Peace To Create Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Gia CilentoYour Inner Peace is crucial to setting New Year’s resolutions and goals that work, are achievable and that align with who you truly are. The beginning of a new year always sparks a goal setting frenzy. We look at goals achieved and un-achieved from the past year and decide what’s important ...
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