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- Underlying Every Change You Wish For - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Anita Pathik LawUnderlying every change you wish for is a layer that must be transformed yet is rarely addressed. It is the root from which all else emerges…and the key to sustained transformation. It has become a part of you, integrating itself in the subtleties and intricacies of who you have come to ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Who are You Doing It For? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe all hear about how making changes involves giving up something or making sacrifices of some type. If we want to lose weight we have to “give up” some of our favorite foods. If we want to start a business, we have to give up financial security and the list goes on. But what if it wasn’t so ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - Don't Let Challenging Times Keep You From Accomplishing Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Erik TherwangerPeople often look at challenging times as obstacles in their path to accomplishing goals. I have found that difficult situations can actually be the catalyst for much greater things, if you let them. I wrote my first book, "Think GREAT: 5 Steps to a Greater Life" to tell the story of my wife’s ...
Views: 1524 - Accomplishing Goals in 90 Days - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Erik TherwangerCan you get focused for 90 days? Are the goals in your life important enough to eliminate bad habits and create new, great habits? Many of us have started some form of a program to improve certain aspects in our lives. The problem is that most of us start off strong, but fail to finish. I use ...
Views: 2554(2 votes) - How to make a decision that will benefit you? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to make a decision that will benefit you? Do you know how to make a decision? Is making decisions easy for you? Many people find themselves lost when they want to make a decision. People often do what they will do when it is clear to them what they do not want. Usually, no one can ...
Views: 956 - Soar to Great Heights - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonCover the Clock Most people, more often than we care to admit, don’t need to wear a watch. There are all manner of clocks and timepieces surrounding us. If you’ve got an appointment or if it’s important for you to be someplace in a particular time, sure, wear a watch if it’s convenient. To ...
Views: 3758 - A PROLONGED PROCESS TO PUBLICATION - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsAN EXTENDED PROCESS God blessed me to publish my first book of poetry entitled, ON SOLID GROUND: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions. All of the poems are God inspired and are based on His word with a scripture reference for each one. I may have written the words, but God spoke them to my ...
Views: 1422 - Finish What You Start - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Craig CopelandIs Finishing What You Start something you currently struggle with? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you’re having trouble completing your goals, dreams, projects, or even simple tasks? The obvious answer is that you may have too much on your plate. Every time you have good intentions ...
Views: 1714 - Your Plans - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniAre you planning… • for disaster? • to be broke? • to barely be making ends meet? • for extreme wealth? • to be let down? • on someone saving you? • for success? • for struggle? • for ease? These aren’t trick questions. At first glance you may think that you would ...
Views: 917 - The Importance Of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt goes without saying that time is gold. As we all know, goal setting is one of the main characteristics of time management. It allows us to define and design our dreams in life. To know our top priority is not easy to do so. First, you should ask yourself. Am I happy and satisfied of what ...
Views: 759 - Personal Goal Setting: Live Your Life Your Own Way - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are thinking about your ideal future, goal setting is a powerful process. You must motivate yourself to make this dream into reality. Processing your goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. When you know what you desire to achieve, you have an idea where you should focus your ...
Views: 727 - I want to create my own business/practice, but… I am so afraid! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboI did quit my job, -“I fired my boss” as I used to say- because I had a little voice inside telling me to do so. But, at the same time, I was so afraid. I could also hear another voice inside telling me all the horrible things that might happen. These two voices were creating an inner conflict ...
Views: 1157 - Your Real Self Knows the Truth- Charging What You Are Worth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Darla LeDoux"Help me understand something. How I can BOTH feel guilty about charging for my services, but at the same time feel resentful because they are not paying enough?" This question came up in a recent session with a private client. This client, and many others I have talked to in the past two ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Are We Working Together? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dr. Robin Rushlo“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success…”-Henry Ford Anyone who has been in multilevel marketing for any length of time realizes quickly how important relationships are to your business. Not only are the relationships with your customers ...
Views: 1621(6 votes) - Important Goal Setting Steps To Achieve Anything - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFirst I’d like to ask, are you a goal setter? If yes, why are you setting goals in the first place? The answer should be to attain an admirable and deserving objective. There are many advantages in defining your objectives. First, like a movie, you choose to direct your own life. You get to ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - 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: 1358(2 votes) - What were your most remarkable 100 hours? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from martin goodyerIt’s easy to waste your time on a whim One hundred hours is just over 4 days. That’s the amount of time my fellow panel member on the BBC Sunday morning radio show had spent in the TV show ‘Big Brother’. Contrary to popular belief in the UK there are in fact more people in the world who’ve ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - Are you the Tortoise or the Hare? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Mary Dee FreemanI walk my dogs every day. After I get past a certain point on the walk I let them off their leashes. Their reactions to freedom are the exact opposite. Barney likes to wander off the path. He’s a three year old Beagle so he will follow his nose just about anywhere. In fact, I have to watch ...
Views: 2000(2 votes) - Success Secrets For Students and Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Bheki ShabanguA vast majority of students navigate through their studies with no picture of their future. A large percentage is just collecting degrees. Many land themselves even to jobs that has nothing to do with their line of study or area of expertise. What is the cause? A lack of vision. A lack of vision ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Sometimes We Run…Part 2: A smart strategy to achieve your goals! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard LiottaIn Sometimes We Run... Part 1 (see article here: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/sometimes_we_run_your_relationship_with_your_goals_part_1 ) two of the primary ways that we run in relationship to our goals were addressed, running away from and running towards our goals. There are several ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Do You Have a Vision for Your Relationship? What You Need to Know Now… - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Carrie HoffmanHow do you envision your relationship in five years? Ten years? Twenty years? Many times we have a plan and a vision for other areas in our lives, like our career, business, or finances. It is much less common to have a clear picture in our minds of what we envision our relationships ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (Part One from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (Part One from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 (Personal ...
Views: 1214 - For Motivation and Direction Refine and Articulate Your Big Goals - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezIf you know me, you know I’m BIG when it comes to goals. I preach goals every single day to those around me and even to people I don’t know sometimes! The truth is that I am a firm believer that having clear goals can clearly make a difference between living life, and living a great ...
Views: 1877 - What's On Your Career Bucket List? Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from gladys stoneYou may remember the hugely popular 2007 movie,"The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman about two terminally ill men who decide to do all of the things on their wish list before they "kick the bucket". For many of us, there is a similar bucket list of things that we want ...
Views: 1394 - 5 Back to School How to Study Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe journey back to school is a time when students meet new friends and get adjusted to a new school environment. The adjustment is not limited to K12 students there are changes for college bound students too. Often after the first week students realize that they do not know how to study and ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - The Power of Thanks - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Eva GregoryIf you were like me growing up, when it came to accepting presents or gifts from others, your parents may have told you, "No, you can not accept that." They told you this for a variety of reasons, but the message was clear. You should not accept gifts. To further complicate things you may have ...
Views: 2341(1 vote) - 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: 1427 - Ready And Aim First Before You Fire - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAiming is a process in planning which takes time and should be done before you could fire your way into into a successful career, organization, relationships, and life in general. I have seen a similar thing in some people’s professional and personal lives most of the time. Several individuals ...
Views: 972 - Is Resistance Sexy? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen I think 'resistance' what comes to mind is the French Resistance: a bunch of intrepid and dedicated underground rebels fighting for the freedom of their country - all with a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and irresistible French accents... But that's only good in the movies. Dealing with ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - Getting What You Want By Setting Smart Goals - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo not wait for another day because the future is now. Perhaps you have heard some of the techniques and strategies for accomplishing goals before but oftentimes we have to hear them again. A simple and easy acronym to recall is “smart” goals. These smart goals actually stand for specific, ...
Views: 1074 - 5 Strategies for Business Owners Who Want to Make A Lasting Change - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Helaine Iris“Be the change you wish to see.” Mahatma Gandhi What seems to make the difference between those who thrive versus those who strive comes down to the willingness to identify what is and isn’t working in life; and then making the appropriate changes. Yet, studies indicate that most - over ...
Views: 1907(4 votes) - Good Enough~The New Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee BarnowImagine how much more of your brilliance you could share if you released it when it was good enough. Count the hours and the days and the months and maybe even the years that you may have held on to your wisdom because you believed it was not good enough. My background includes many years ...
Views: 1570(3 votes) - How to set s.m.a.r.t. goals - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bobson St PierreThe most important thing we can do in life is to set goals that will propel us forward. People should define and refine their goals to reflect the changing realities of their lives. Goals lead us in the right direction for achievement and one must know how to set goals that shape their life. ...
Views: 2154 - Completion: Does it Scare You? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Dwayne KlassenI have question for you and we want you to be completely honest with yourself. Does the idea of being complete scare you or conjure up images of something too hard, too much or too final? Hang on before your inner dialogue kicks in and puts all sorts of thoughts and ideas in your head. ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - Planning Your Life and Programming Success - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Liz CopelandDo you plan to be successful or do you just plan? There is a big difference between the two. Any kind of plan is probably better than no plan at all. But do you know the reason so many plans fail or succeed only as a faded, watered-down version of what they're supposed to be? It could be ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - 10 Warning Signs That Prospective Client Is Not Right For You - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Alvah ParkerIn difficult economic times it is easy to let go of standards and take on a client who does not fit your vision of your ideal client. When few clients are in the pipeline it often looks attractive to take the ones that show up. When you do this you run the risk of having an angry client or ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Committing to your Goals - How to Keep Your Motivation High - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever set a goal and not achieved it? Most people have. In fact, it’s common for people to get stuck in an endless cycle of setting goals, being very motivated, then losing that motivation after a couple of days, weeks, or even months and giving up or losing momentum. Why does this ...
Views: 2303(1 vote) - The GROW Model for Setting and Achieving Goals. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinThe GROW model is a widely used tool for setting and achieving goals. I certainly have found it invaluable and whether or not you have used it, or even heard of it, this article will help you to use it in the future. The GROW model can have a huge impact on your achievements in every area of ...
Views: 2662 - Maybe You Shouldn’t Set Goals After All - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard FastSurprisingly enough, setting goals may actually hinder your chances of life-long success! Let me begin by saying that goal setting is wickedly effective. In other words, if you desire an outcome, and make it a goal, the odds are extremely likely that you’ll achieve it. And therein lies the ...
Views: 2667(4 votes) - The Chocolate Love Affair - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Eva GregoryIn order to bring those wanted changes in our lives we have to change the way we are asking. Once you have established a goal, reflect on the way you are asking for that goal to occur. It is easy to state it as something you do NOT want rather than something that you DO want. For example, ...
Views: 2164(6 votes) - Organized Thinking Skills And Successful Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Practical Side Of Self Improvement From changing our core beliefs and fundamental mindsets using techniques like meditation, yoga, self hypnosis and others, to simply fine tuning and sharpening existing success skills, self improvement is not only about improving our lives, but our world ...
Views: 3137 - Write a Description of Your Ideal Reality - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 4: Write a Description of Your Ideal Reality Using your imagination, now write a detailed description of your new reality in which your ideal life and ideal self are already manifested. Write in the present tense as if all of your goals have already been achieved. Describe how you ...
Views: 4406(1 vote) - Specify Goals - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 2: Specify Goals Make a list of your goals; the things that you would like to accomplish, create, manifest, improve or obtain. Include all aspects of your life – physical, material, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, familial, relationships, professional etc. Consider what you ...
Views: 1626 - Creating Balance in a Topsy-Turvy World - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Lynn BrowneIf the current economic climate has you putting thoughts of work-life balance on hold in favor clinging to your job because it may seem the “safe” thing to do, I challenge you to shift your perspective around that. If we’ve learned anything in the past few months, it’s that what was once ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Planning and Acting: Essential Parts to Any Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Joanne RoibuYou know what you want; you can almost taste your goal, see it just over that one mountain. Truly, if you can dream it, you can do it, and no goal is ever truly out of reach. It simply might take more planning and inspired action to get you over that great big mountain. You started with an ...
Views: 1509 - Effective Problem Solving: How to Turn Obstacles into Achievements - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Joanne RoibuEverything is going according to plan. You’ve got your strategy laid out, specific goals in mind, and a long-term plan that seems to be airtight. But then it happens, just as everyone said it would. You’re smacked in the face with your first obstacle. “Not a problem,” you say, cracking your ...
Views: 2528 - Stop Playing the Victim’s Role - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalWe are the master’s of our own destiny. This is a famous quote I remember once said in the movie “Once Upon a Time in China”, I forgot which part though. Very well said by whoever author who coined this quote. We are the sole responsible for whatever happens to our life. Today is the outcome of ...
Views: 4855(2 votes) - How To Achieve Success And Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Gary RydeYour experience is the one that shape who you are and how you live - how to achieve success. As with everything in life, there are positive experiences in life and there are negative ones. When you think about your life experience, it can have a profound effect on your existing and your ...
Views: 900 - Are Your Fears and Fairytales Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThe power of communication is what the listener does with the message, not what the message does to the listener. Messages, stories, speeches, movies and advertisements that move people deeply do not do so because they are powerful in themselves. They do so because they touch the audience's most ...
Views: 2041 - The Secret to Setting Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDo you set goals or make resolutions at the beginning of each year? With 2009 upon us now is the time to whip out a pen and paper or your Blackberry and make some plans before another digitally enhanced year speeds by! Want to know the secret to setting goals that you will achieve? It's all to ...
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