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- Law of Attraction Evidence: 3 Ways to Tell It’s Working in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David HooperBy now you have probably heard about the Law of Attraction, but you may feel a bit uncertain about it. Is it real? Is it true that you can deliberately create your life just by changing your thoughts? Any experienced Law of Attraction practitioner will tell you that there’s a little more to ...
Views: 2998(1 vote) - Learn How to Set Goals You Can Reach - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to set goals that are NOT out of your reach is normally only half the battle. Having the determination and never giving up till your goals are met is the other more difficult half which will test your perseverance. Many times the goals and objectives that we establish for ourselves ...
Views: 664(3 votes) - Life Without Goals - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from S. James WebbPicture this: you are focused on being, not doing. You are fully present in the now of this moment. And then this moment. And now this moment. You are at peace. You flow with every circumstance and gift life has to offer, and life continues to offer you more and more amazing gifts. How ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - Life Work Balance - Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2010 from Bruno GrezzoLet's face it, your life is one big mess. You just can't get life work balance in order that you wish, one more fact is - there is no one to blame but yourself! I know how it may sound to you, but you need to accept this as a fact if you really want to make cardinal changes in life, something ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Limiting believes are just believes - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Monika GriessenbergerIf you want to have success at anything you first need to believe that you can get what you want. Your keys to success is your thinking. BY BELIEVING YOU SEND OUT VIBRATIONS to your subconscious mind which theN manifest in YOUR reality. If you constantly have negative beliefs then your success ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Living in the Question: What is the Bottom-Line and How Do You Manage It? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2003 from Mark WardThe bottom-line is not necessarily limited to finances or even business. ◘ Why are you doing what you're doing? ◘ Is your work and life as effective as you would like it to be? Why are you here? No, I don't mean, "why are you here on the planet?" That is a valid question, ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Living Without Regret - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ben Nelson2011 is just days away, and now is the time that people reflect upon the past year and make goals as to how to make the next year better. Upon reflecting for myself, the process led me to what will be my theme for 2011, and even beyond. That theme is this: Living Without Regret. What does ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Make It To The Top With Personal Power - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you are at the top of a big organization or business, you need Personal Power, so that people and your subordinates and your peers are motivated or animated behind your vision regarding in which direction your business is headed. In this case, you would find that the farther the ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Make Those Resolutions Stick - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelSetting goals is the easy part -- but sticking with them over the long run can be a major challenge! Some people think that motivation requires will-power and dedication. Actually, staying motivated is all about setting up an environment that is conducive to you accomplishing your goals. Here ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Make Up Excuses Why You Can - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDWe all have excuses as to why we can't do something. Ask anyone and they can give you a million excuses why it can't be done, why they haven't moved forward on their goals, and on and on. Making up excuses takes a lot of energy and time. So since, as humans, we seem to enjoy making up excuses, I ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Manifest Your Dreams Through Effective Goal setting - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Christiane TurnerFor over thirty years Neuro Linguistic Programming, also called NLP, has developed many processes and techniques to help people achieve excellence. All of our patterns and habits are anchored in our neurology and our language patterns reflect what is going on in our brain. For example a person ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - May The Force Be With You - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was never a fan of the Star Wars movies when they first came out. I didn't get what all the hype was about…until a decade ago. A friend told me I had to watch all of them, because I would become a fan. He was right. It was actually the character of Yoda I fell in love with and his lessons ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - Micro Intentions - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEven the most organized of us makes mistakes when focusing on desires. I would be one of those people (she says with her tail between her legs and head hung low!). After hitting all time highs in overhead last year, I noticed that I spent a lot of time shifting my energy about my new expense ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - Modeling vs. Mirroring! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Jo Della PennaYou probably have heard the statement before, “Find someone who is highly successful and do what they do.” It’s what is called modeling success. I agree it is important to continually look for those who are successful at doing what you aim to do in order that you can learn how to do the ...
Views: 2900(3 votes) - Most People Missed This In 'The Secret' . . . Did You Miss It, Too? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dawn AngierMost People Missed this in 'The Secret' . . . Did You Miss It, Too? First of all, let's be clear. The secret really never has been much of a secret. The only secret about it is that some people over the centuries have used 'the secret' without knowing they were using a ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Moving Forward by Letting Go - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Laurie McAnaughIt's a new year......a time when we all decide to try and live up to those expectations we set for ourselves only to be disappointed yet again by our lack of ability to hold onto our convictions even until the end of January. We are all the same, aren't we? So why do we get so angry with ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - My Priority Planning - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jo Della PennaSome time ago, I wrote about steps to reduce overwhelm. It was wonderful to hear from so many of you about how the tips I shared was encouraging to you and helped you reduce your overwhelm. I love that! My goal behind everything I do is to provide value to all who receive it and have what I do ...
Views: 1195(3 votes) - My Top Time Management Tip - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to personal and professional success lies in how you spend your time. Each day contains twenty-four hours but how we spend those hours is what separates people who enjoy lives of happiness, fulfillment and success from those who experience lives filled with ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - ON PURPOSE - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Mark ThompsonWhat do you consider a natural yearning within you? I would jump out on a limb to say that your answer to that question would be the same answer that a great number of people on this planet would have. Let's think about what drives people. What changes their behavior to achieve a deep rooted ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - One Resolution for the New Year GUARANTEES Hitting ALL your targets! Just ONE! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliHave any idea what that one resolution could be? Patience? Faith? Intention? Action? Courage? While all of these are wonderful attributes, and definitely add a critical element to our accomplishments, none of them are the one resolution that’s needed. The only arrow required to shoot straight ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “ …I’d heard it a hundred thousand ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Our Innate Desire to Quit When the Going Gets Tough - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Hyrum R. EstradaI have seen a pattern amongst many people in life; the pattern of quitting when times get tough. Quitting is perhaps one of the easiest things to do because it requires no effort at all. Quitting on your business, quitting school, quitting relationships, quitting on goals that you are ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Out with the Old, In with the New - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Beth DargisI love the clean slate feeling of a new year. A whole 365 days to design a life worth living. For a fresh start, here are some ways to complete 2003 and make room for 2004. 1. Start Your Calendar Don't just pick any old calendar. A huge selection is out there, so choose one that makes you ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Personal Goal Setting - Learn to set SMART Goals - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Mike PowersThe SMART in smart goals is an acrostic to help people remember the important points that make personal goal setting effective. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. These are all critical components of goal setting that will motivate you to achieve the ...
Views: 4477(1 vote) - Personal Goal Setting; The Basis for Lasting Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Justyna LamSetting personal goals is crucial for personal and business success. Any internet business opportunity is a prosperity building approach of around 2 to 5 years depending on the business and your marketing ability. However the initial step to becoming a successful online business owner you need ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Planning For Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerMost of us plan reasonably well: we easily decide what to wear in the morning, what to have for dinner in the evening, what route to take to work. We also plan without too much difficulty the tasks of our jobs: how we prioritize our to-do lists, the most efficient ways to get things done… ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Powerful goals start with a Vision - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2003 from david gray----------------------------------------------------------- A vision without a task is but a dream A task without a vision is drudgery A task with a vision is the hope of the world - inscription on a church in Sussex ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - Putting Spirit First: Goals For Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2004 from Avalon De Witt"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matt. 6:33 If you've ever set very many goals, you've probably had at least one goal that you just can't seem to reach. You can't seem to lose those last, stubborn five pounds. Or you ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Putting Your Goals within Your Grasp - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWhen establishing your goals it is important to not set yourself up for failure. In order to achieve goals you have set for yourself they must be realistic and measurable goals. In fact the key to success in achieving goals is to possess the skills required and the ability to monitor your ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Reach your goals automatically with positive habits - by Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success?
Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by your ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Reaching Your Goals and the Excuses People Make - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhat Exactly are Goals? Setting goals is the most essential element of getting to where you want to be in life. Goals have been described as a route, system, recipe, or prescription for reaching your ultimate vision. They are the stepping stones which take you closer and closer to where you ...
Views: 1526(4 votes) - Resolution 2: Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerToday is Day 2 of using New Year's resolutions to strengthen my family, while ensuring personal success. Yesterday, I discovered many ways that I could teach my kids to stay active and get exercise, while I started down the road of achieving Resolution 1: Get in Shape. On to Resolution 2: ...
Views: 969(2 votes) - Resolution 5: Strengthen My Relationships With My Children - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerContinuing with my current theme of strengthening relationships, now I am focusing on my children. The second most important relationship that I will ever have is with each of my three children. Not only will our bond be a model for the bond that they one day have with their kids, but our ...
Views: 1061(2 votes) - Resolutions That Get Results! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jo Della PennaWe are all familiar with the tradition of setting annual resolutions as we enter in a fresh New Year. As the past year closes, we look forward with hope that this year is somehow different, where it happens and we get the results we desire. However, setting goals should be a regular exercise ...
Views: 740(2 votes) - REVIEWING YOUR GOALS MADE EASY - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Rodney VenturaGoal Reviews are THE Single Most Important Step in the Goal Achievement Process and Should a Part of Everyones Routine Most people are certain to take time everyday to review their schedule or calendar but it is even more important to be sure that Goals are reviewed also. A lack of regular ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - 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: 1389(1 vote) - Set Yourself Up For Success! - by Submitted on May 24, 2003 from Fran BriggsHere's a great way to program, or set yourself up, for success in advance. It is one of many of what I call, New Empowering Habit Plans (TM). A New Empowering Habit Plan is a formula for achieving success in any given area of your life and requires a minimum of 21 consecutive days of ...
Views: 2319(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: 1372(2 votes) - Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from X YDecember is a great month for reflecting on the outgoing year and setting goals for the one ahead. What worked and what didn't? What were your biggest victories and challenges this year? Start planning now to make the new year a success. What would you like to achieve? Would you like your ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandEveryone knows that setting goals is the foundation for reaching your biggest dreams but few know how to begin. Even when most people become good goal setters, they may still lack the tools needed to implement their plan. That’s where Building a Group comes in handy. Groups offer you ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Setting Goals To Achieve Success - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSetting goals are the primary key in order to improve and develop performance, yet how often do some individuals set their objectives, but never measure up to them or calling it quits halfway? Setting goals is the first step in reaching or accomplishing them. Setting goals are certainly ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Setting Smart Goals That Guarantee You Excel In Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Stephen KavitaIn order to achieve success, you need to start setting smart goals. In short you must have a plan; a decisive strategy of reaching your goals. The strategy must be comprehensive and must provide proper guidance in all situations so that you always know what to do, when and how to do it. When ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - Setting Your Intentions For A Brilliant 2010 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingAs you count the ways you're grateful for your 2009, why not take some time out to reflect on how you want to feel this time next year? What do you want 2010 to be like for you? If you consciously decide on what you want to achieve in 2010, you stand a much higher chance of making your dreams ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Seven Ways to Make Unpopular Ideas Appealing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonIt’s a great feeling to successfully persuade people to support and help you implement your ideas. Yet sometimes, positive acceptance is elusive. New ideas and suggestions for improvement can scare people who resist change. When you have a difficult time convincing your colleagues to believe in ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - Small But Mighty! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Adebola OniWhen most of us are asked what the most important possession is in our lives, we tend to look at the big stuff we have acquired over the years. We easily point to our cars, mansions and even the money we have being able to amass in large quantity. To us, these are the things that make our lives ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Smart Women Have a Good Eye - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffThis past weekend, I was sitting in the bleachers at our local park watching my children play little league baseball when I heard the weekly mantra from their coach as each child took their position at bat: “Wait for the one that’s right for you!” “Don’t swing at every pitch!” “Good ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - Specific Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Christiane TurnerWhenever we set a goal we want to make sure that it's done in a very specific manner. The brain loves detailed directions. It's just like when you ask someone for the way to the airport and imagine they tell you something like: "Oh, just go west til you hit it." How satisfying of an answer would ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Stages of a Goal - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Mary Dee FreemanI hope your new year has gotten off to a great start. It’s interesting how it works. We start out on January 1 fresh and new and excited. This is going to be the year that everything works. We set goals and make resolutions. Everything’s going to be great! Chances are though, by the ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Stalled? Change One Thing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Adele McDowellStalled, stuck, and procrastinating? Take heart, there is always a new day. There is always a new door to try. We, humans, want to be our better selves, we really do, but sometimes we get in our own way. Or we are just too comfy to let go of the old patterns. Or, like shiny things, everything ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Stop and Go - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2004 from Margaret BrownleyThe shock and disbelief that comes with grief serves a useful purpose. It's God's way of stopping us in our tracks. It's our body's way of saying hold on, don't move. Something important is happening here. Sometimes, when something's too painful to face, we override the body's system ...
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