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- Are Written Goals Important? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Keith BrayTo me, the simple answer to this question is yes. The complex answer, another yes! In both my recovery to a more abundant and joyous life, and my reaching fulfilling work (and golf results), goal setting is a key. If I don’t have targets, write them down, and measure against them, how will ...
Views: 830 - Five Reasons Why Goal Setting Often Fails - And How To Change This. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Are you a positive, goal-oriented person who would like a bit more success with your goal-setting strategies? Here are five ways success plans sometimes fall short, and how you can tweak your own plan for better results. 1) Vaguely defined goals and/or strategies If you want to get to New ...
Views: 3013 - Paradox In The Journey - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Keith BrayFor the last 14 plus years I have been on a journey. I had hit a wall in life, in particular the life I was living inside myself. The outside world may have thought things were OK. I had a home, 2 cars, the bills were paid and my consulting company was doing fine from a financial ...
Views: 828 - It's A New Year! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Stacey BrownSo, you're thinking about New Year's Resolutions? It's that time of year. But, this year, try something new and exciting. Instead of (or in addition to) the usual weight loss and clutter busting promises that you may or may not keep to yourself, try making a different set of priorities and ...
Views: 1323 - Make It A Good Day? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Keith BrayWhen I got up Wednesday morning, I had a choice to make. I choose to make it a good day. There is enough craziness going on in this world, the talk of economic collapse, and gosh help us, elections on both sides of the border. Here in Canada, as far as leadership goes, I don’t find any ...
Views: 628 - Four Simple Ways To Help You Achieve Any Goals You Set - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Harry CheSometimes it’s relatively easy to set goals, but the hard part is how to really achieve them. Everyone can set a few goals. It’s no big deal to set some goals, such as, to excercise more, to eat right food, to lose weight, to earn more money, to spend more time with family, to learn more etc. ...
Views: 670 - After Goal Setting Comes Resistance - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Barbara BowenAs a creativity coach and artist, I encounter goal setting issues daily. When it comes to setting career goals and keeping things on track, the word "discipline" can present problems. Webster defines the word in these terms: a systematic method to obtain obedience; submission to rules and ...
Views: 1309 - Why Are Goals Important & How Do You Set Them? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Paul FlintoftInvariably, all successful people have goals. So, if you want to be successful that means you too must set goals. Goals help to create desire, energy, focus, determination - in facts pretty much all the attributes required for success. However, it is a sad fact that very few people set ...
Views: 6596 - Goal Setting Information - How To Make You A Success? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Frank LiuWe all have different kind of goals in life, such as weight loss, stop smoking, get a raise, get into college, make more money, or more common goals. You may set goals before and now let's look back. Have you achieved them? Setting a goal isn't the hard part, to make out an action plan and stick ...
Views: 558 - Set Your Goals And Reach them - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIsn’t it time for you to finally reach your goals? I know, I know...reaching goals does take time; however, when you design your outcome, you can achieve your goals. Whether your idea of wealth freedom is landing the job of your dreams, finding the perfect love match, or simply enjoying good ...
Views: 753 - Your New Story - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Diane SiegI am in the process of looking for a house. How exciting, how exhilarating, how exasperating-depending on what I choose it to be. Making such a large purchase and significant decision in my life brings up an old story-the one I tell myself about not deserving or being able to afford what I ...
Views: 863 - Power Of Written Word - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Salman MoazzamJoe’s boss called on him and asked him to join an ongoing meeting. Joe steps in. There are directives discussed and plan of action agreed upon. Joe makes mental notes as to what he has been assigned. Two days later, Joe seems to have forgotten couple of key points made in the meeting. Katie is ...
Views: 589 - How To Make Your Goals A Reality - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Alison Fadoul"Citius, Altius, Fortius" which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger", was the 2008 motto for the Olympic games. These three words convey an ideal that calls for personal excellence; in essence that giving one's best and striving for personal excellence is a worthwhile goal. We can look ...
Views: 1179 - So What Is Your Outcome? What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Joseph CloughWe hear this quite often, don’t we? But what usually happens when we hear this? Well the most common response for people who don’t get their results would be: “Well I don’t want ‘x’ to happen”, “I don’t want to stay in debt” “I don’t want to be ill anymore” I hear this all too often when ...
Views: 1159 - Doing the Dream - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.The nineties are gone and the millennium is here. Are you doing the dream? Are you keeping the vows you made to yourself? If not, it's time. Of course, anyone who has ever tried to succeed knows that doing so is easier on paper than it is in practice. Countless delays and confounding details ...
Views: 1027 - Keeping Your Goals On Track - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Annette ColbyRemember way back in January when you made those New Year’s resolutions? Time sure flies! Now that fall is quickly approaching, it’s a great opportunity to take one last long look at those beginning-of-the year goals and assess how you are doing. This is the perfect time to review and evaluate ...
Views: 1075 - The Moment Is Gone But Not For Long. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Lynne DeanDescription of the Japanese philosophy "kaizen": continuous improvement in all aspect of your life. I first learned about the word "kaizen" while reading a motivational book by Tony Robbins. Kaizen is a Japanese word that means: continuous improvement in all aspects of your life. Mr. Robbins ...
Views: 841 - Vision- Got One? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Keith BrayThere is a daily blog that I love done by a fellow named Patrick who resides in Michigan. It can be found under “Spiritual River” and is one of the best feeds I’ve been exposed to on the net! I am hoping Patrick and I find a way to work together, I love a lot of his ...
Views: 618 - My Secret Weapon: The Group - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Sonia MillerAs a life coach and counselor, I have a pretty big bag of tricks that I draw from when supporting my clients in their goals. One such “trick” that I consider my secret weapon is “The Group.” The Group refers to the power of purposefully collaborating with like-minded and ...
Views: 851 - A Vision Without a Plan is Just a Dream: 5 Steps to Realise Your Vision - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Jason ManninoYou have done a lot of visioning work and inward searching to find your life's true calling and purpose. You are excited about your newfound clarity. You are willing to move out of your comfort zone and take the necessary action to make it happen. But, you are unclear about what your next action ...
Views: 4244 - Your Focus Determines Your Direction - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiWhat are you focussing on achieving in your business in the next 90 days? Do you have any idea? If you don't then you better come up with a goal or outcome otherwise you may find that another 3 months has passed you by and you're no further ahead than where you are right now. When you've got ...
Views: 982 - Setting Personal Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Kayte ConnellyYour Recipe to Success - My Experiment Be known as a hard worker. Give it your very best. Ask and understand what’s expected. Create additional value. If you do all of these things, you will be successful. Isn’t this the American mantra? Work hard; do your best; know what to do and be ...
Views: 1166 - Top 10 Ways To Ensure Goal Setting Success - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Amy AhlersDid you know that fewer than 10% of people who set goals actually achieve them? How can you ensure YOUR success? Try using the Top 10 Tips below. 1. Write Them Down. It's a fact: writing down your goals gives you a higher chance of success. 2. Commit. Move beyond the land of "good ideas" to ...
Views: 2218 - Goal Setting Tips and Reflective Tricks! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Allison FoskettGoal Setting Tips and Reflective Tricks! It is so important to learn the purpose of setting goals! Setting goals is one of the most important factors in getting yourself to where you want to be! Now you might be saying to yourself, Yeah, yeah, I've heard all about setting goals. This is ...
Views: 1986 - Fun Motivational Game: What and Who? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Ladan LashkariLet me ask you a simple question… If someone with big magical powers comes to you right now and tells you that you may wish for anything you want to have and become anyone you want to be, what and who will you choose? Let me clear it up that you may choose ANYTHING – no matter how ...
Views: 954 - Fun Motivational Game: What and Who? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Ladan LashkariLet me ask you a simple question… If someone with big magical powers comes to you right now and tells you that you may wish for anything you want to have and become anyone you want to be, what and who will you choose? Let me clear it up that you may choose ANYTHING – no matter how ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - The Magic Visor : A Goal-Setting Story - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Phil JohncockWhat did the visor and box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes have in common? The box of Corn Flakes had a picture of Cinderella, the new Disney animated version. My number one creative project right now is “being in a committed, conscious relationship.” In the fairy tale of ...
Views: 3478 - 10 Steps Towards Improving Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIf I could give you the key to unlock the door to a more prosperous and healthy life would you be interested? Recently I was giving a seminar and I decided to ask the audience one of my favorite life questions. I looked at all the people in the room and asked: What do you want to be when ...
Views: 1176 - Goal Setting For Success - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Dr. Deitra PayneGoal setting allows you to map out a plan for your success. Traditional goal setting practice indicates following the SMART rule. In other words, goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. Specific. Be clear about the goals you wish to accomplish. Don't just say ...
Views: 1468 - 3 Steps To Activate Your “Genius Completer” - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Phil JohncockDo you have difficulty reaching your goals in their your life or career? If so, you're not alone. In this article, Phil will share three steps for completing your goals by tapping into your inner body wisdom. Problem: Over 92% of the population has a goal to write a book. However, less than ...
Views: 2702 - 7 Key Goal Setting Steps - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Kageni PierceWhat are the goal setting steps outlined here going to do for you? "If you do not have a plan for your life, someone else has a plan for you."-- Jim Rohn You want to have plan of action for your life. One of the most effective ways to do that is to activate the goal setting gene in your ...
Views: 966 - Are You Ready For Change? It's Coming. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Keith Bray“The reality is that changes are coming . . .They must come. You must share in bringing them. --John Hersey Change. It's scary. It's hard. It's needed. Sometimes it feels good; other times it feels bad. But one thing is for sure: it keeps on happening. Just when our life seems settled, ...
Views: 637 - The Art Of Goal Setting: 11 Steps To Create Direction In Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsGoal setting is a very useful and interesting process. By spending some time to reflect on what you want to achieve in life and writing your thoughts down, you give direction to your life. Having gone through the process of determining how you want you future to be and recording your goals, you ...
Views: 1649 - Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try. - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliIf you have read some of my previous newsletters, you know that I am big on visualizations. I practice them every day, even several times a day. You may have heard the phrase “if you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” That is most likely the idea Yoda was trying to communicate ...
Views: 1352 - Simplifying the Goal-Setting Process - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Lynn JacobsThree primary components are involved in order to accomplish a goal: imagination, planning, and action. This article focuses on the planning process. When using the term goal-setting, many people have only a vague idea about what they hope to accomplish by setting a goal, and even fewer have ...
Views: 751 - Is It Your Dream? -- Tao Of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Soon TeoWe live in an era of dreams. Not only are we urged to dream, it seems that we’ll have to dream big. “Set the target to achieve your first million! Pin the picture of your dream home up. Admire it every morning and imagine that you’ve already owned it,” says the ...
Views: 1486 - Achieve Your Goals With Ease - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Andrew McCombeDo you have a dream? Of course you do, we all have dreams, we all at some stage have or have had a vision to be an olympic athlete, to be a successful business and / or career person, to be rich and famous, to be a loving parent or partner, to be an integral member of the community etc. Stop ...
Views: 1260 - Set Big Goals - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackDo you set goals for yourself? Sure you do. But do you set good goals? Have you achieved many of the things that you want in life? If not, how goal setting technique may need a little polishing. This month’s article is about how to set a clearly defined goal that will work for you to help ...
Views: 1273 - What You Can Do Now - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Jon GregorySo what can you do right now to change your life? Well, I have some thoughts on that. Starting today, starting at this very moment, you can decide to follow your dreams again. Yes, your dreams. Remember those? Yeah, it's those things you've stuffed into a tiny little box at the back of your ...
Views: 914 - Taking Action Strategy: Couple A New Habit With An Existing Habit - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Jodi RosenbergWhen looking to add a new habit into your daily routine couple it with an existing habit. For example, if you want to learn one new Japanese term or phrase per day, couple this with something you already do each day, like brushing your teeth. "Nothing is stronger than habit." Ovid, Ars ...
Views: 1149 - Your Commitment to Just Do It: Tips From A Life Coach - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Jodi RosenbergLife coaches love to use Nike’s slogan: Just Do It. But is it Just That Easy? You have decided you want to live a healthier lifestyle and make positive advances in your health so you can fully enjoy life. You joined the gym; you’ve gone a few times, so you are familiar with all the ...
Views: 1303 - 2008... and a Half - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Craig Harper* Note: this article won't be relevant for every reader. For those of you who have followed through on your New Year's resolutions and done amazing things, you may want to check back in tomorrow. For some of you it will be a timely poke in the ribs, for others it will be reality check and for ...
Views: 1148 - A Goal Is Not A Goal Is Not A Goal: Three Lessons And Gifts From Joe - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Dr. Linne BourgetIntroduction My friend and colleague Joe passed away suddenly from a heart attack last November. He had refused a procedure recommended by his doctor and had not told either his wife or me that he had heart problems. All I knew was that he had high cholesterol. She and I talked later and ...
Views: 976 - Meeting Your Change Muscle - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from FSB AuthorsDuring change, most of us feel weak and incapable. We haven't been told that we can get through things, so we automatically assume that we can't. But I'm here to remind you that you're much stronger than you've ever imagined. You've already been through many more changes than you realize, and ...
Views: 628 - Tao Of Priority Setting - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Soon TeoIn order to achieve more, get the priority right. Otherwise, we could end up mindlessly busy - yet seeing no result. How to get the priority right? There is a simple Tao technique that you can use. It is simple, handy, and very effective. It has to do with the Tao concepts of being and ...
Views: 1741 - Why Tony Robbins' Affirmation Didn't Work For Me - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Thomas LomaxWhen I began my search to learn how to “get rich” by using the power of my mind, I came across many different types of affirmations. One of them was put together by motivational guru Tony Robbins. He claims the following affirmation, which he called an incantation, helped him to ...
Views: 12325(2 votes) - The Right Way to Set Goals - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ralph Jean-PaulThe Beginning Ok so you decided that you want to set a goal. Good for you! What is it? Do you want to get in shape? Make more money? Maybe meet someone new and start a relationship? Whatever it is the important thing is that you’ve taken a step towards your goal. Now think about your ...
Views: 670 - The Magic of Thinking Small - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Kacy PaideCan you remember the last resolution you made, let alone kept? Personally, I can only recall one. I resolved to stop drinking soda when I was eleven years old. Now, I ate an average of one hot dog daily and wasn’t an exceptionally health conscious kid, so I’m not sure what exactly ...
Views: 1075 - A Little Equation That Creates Big Results - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanThe purpose of man is in action not thought - Thomas Carlyle Often people will ask me how I get so much done in my life. They wonder at how I am able to accomplish so many things. The answer is found not in what a great person I am, but in an equation I came up with a few years ago and remind ...
Views: 1216 - Goal Setting And Catching The Little Ones - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Dr. Brett SaksWho’s your guide? Do you have an angel? We all have at least one, and its ourselves. That’s right, you are the single greatest influence in your life. The quality of your life is directly related to the quality of the choices you have made. It would be easy to wallow in the past and blame ...
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