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As 2008 draws to a close, some of you are already looking ahead to what you want to do in 2009. It’s the time of year we begin to self-reflect and adjust our course for the upcoming year.
In my work coaching people, I find it interesting that many of my clients set very clear intentions for ... Views: 757
Can you hear the buzz? Feel it? See it? Smell it? I know we in the Northern Hemisphere are 25 days into the new season but there's something about colored eggs of pale yellow, blue, and pink... And bees landing on tulips, that spark a renewed sense of get-up-and-go.
It's a chance to shake out ... Views: 756
If setting goals and resolutions keep you focused and work for you then by all means keep using them! However, if goals seem too rigid or too restrictive and leave you feeling cold/bored/unmotivated, perhaps using vision and intention affirmations will help to inspire you. Below are some ... Views: 756
Is it a good idea to remove as much as potential stress and frustration as we can from our children's lives as well as our own? A parallel can be drawn between the health of your immune system and the ability to manage stress that may surprise you.
This morning I read an article entitled The ... Views: 756
New Year's Eve is always an interesting time. It is one of the few days people really look back on the past and also look forward to the future. Now is the time to consider the changes to make in your life and figure out a way to make those changes stick. Here is the unofficial list of the ... Views: 756
LocalNet360-According to a recent article on Online PR News, the increasing popularity of the social media site Twitter makes it a growing medium that can be used to market your business out to potential consumers. Also, Using TwitPic can make your efforts to market on Twitter more productive. ... Views: 756
As a passionate entrepreneur, I know you want to get your work out into the world in a bigger way. You also want to make great money so you can reinvest and keep growing your business to reach more people and, of course, to support a life and family you love.
To move into “growth mode” in ... Views: 755
In school we learn a variety of math formulas. We learn how to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius, we learn how to calculate the area of a triangle, and many more. The beauty of these formulas is the certainty that they provide. We know that if we know the formula and have the ... Views: 755
Scientifically, Observation has an effect on the results of an experiment.
Similarly, a Self-Fulfilling prophecy is when "a false definition of the situation evokes a new behavior which makes the original false conception come true."
What we say to others and how we articulate our thoughts ... Views: 755
What thoughts or emotions came over you as you read that? Never give up! Billionaire Philanthropist and Presidential Candidate H. Ross Perot said, “Most people stop digging three feet from the goldmine.” This is the wrong approach. There has to be certain aspects in place, such as goals, plans, ... Views: 754
How awful is it to be distracted and not get any work done? It feels like you’re running in circles working on something for hours, but little actually gets done. I know. I’ve been there. That’s why I want to give you five tips for shutting out distractions once and for all.
#1. Goal Setting ... Views: 753
Smart goal setting starts with learning not to set yourself for failure. You may have all the ambition in the world but if your goals are not achievable or otherwise beyond your reach you will experience much frustration. The danger in this is not only the wasted time and effort but also that ... Views: 752
The most critical attribute for realizing our dreams is integrity. In a conversation about dreams, integrity is essential and can be summarized this way: Say what you mean and mean what you say. Honor your word and agreements and you will be living with integrity, where dreams really do come ... Views: 752
Now that we are officially into 2008, how are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Are you off to a strong start or have you given up already? Hopefully, you are committed to achieving your goals and are off to a running start. But, if you are like most people, your resolutions will soon be ... Views: 752
Our lives are a montage of events. A flurry of activity. Running here and running there. Details. Details. A blur. Lots of movement, but how much accomplishment? Of all the activity we engage in, how much of our energy do we direct toward fulfilling our central mission in life? How much of our ... Views: 750
I like to think of my business - and my life when I'm not dealing with boys' sprained ankles - as flowing in the Universal Abundance Current. This current flows naturally and easily, full of abundance, success, and all good things, taking us to our harbor of a joyful business and joyful ... Views: 750
Olympics come and go. As always, it is an exciting event with its dramatic twists and turns, exhilarations, surprises, and disappointments as these great athletes performed at their peak in front of millions, if not billions, of fans for the glory of representing their country and possibly ... Views: 749
I got a mass email the other day asking me where it was that I would rather be. I thought and thought, I am already living on a tropical island, so this was a little difficult to answer... :)
So, I changed the wording to instead say,
Where do you want to be in the future? In the end I came ... Views: 748
The very initial step towards a happy, successful and fruitful life is setting a career goal. But what is your definition of success? At the start of your career, you may have thought of a goal and also had a clear idea of where you are going.
Or, maybe you have reached halfway towards your ... Views: 748
Coach John Wooden was one of the most successful athletic coaches the world has ever seen. As the head basketball coach at one of the United States top universities, UCLA, Wooden compiled a record of 620 wins to 147 losses. Even more incredibly, Wooden¡¯s teams won the US national championship ... Views: 748
Of course, it’s only human nature to think and aspire the best for themselves. Setting personal goals is good and makes us more disciplined so that we can identify and zero in on what we really aim for. Well, it’s not only at the beginning of a year (creating New Year’s Resolutions—only to break ... Views: 746
The change in seasons will traditionally bring with it new creation. Change brings about new life, growth and development all with it the possibility of creating new opportunities for ourselves. Any time of change (whether it be a change of season, career, relationship, living situation or even ... Views: 746
Most of goals we set for ourselves require us to follow certain good habits. For any goal to be achieved, there are usually two types of results we get. One is that our status or circumstances are changed in certain way, and the other is that some actions have been taken. Forming good habits can ... Views: 746
Intent is an interesting word - it always seems to be linked to something rather grand. 'I intend to find my purpose in life' might be an example. And it's an important intent. But what about those lesser intents? I intend to tidy the kitchen, for instance? It might not look like much, but ... Views: 746
Take a close look at that coin or paper bill in your hand. What do you see? Paper and metal?
What if you found yourself deep in the jungles of the Amazon, amid the population of a village that might still be in the Dark Ages, and you handed that coin or paper bill to the village ‘king’ as a ... Views: 746
Sure, the beginning of a new year provides fresh inspiration and impetus for your goals. The question is, how do you sustain your motivation and stay on the continuous improvement track when daily life and familiar temptations rear their head (did you really think chocolate or "Lost" reruns were ... Views: 746
The 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 ... Views: 746
When setting their goals, many freelance writers and copywriters think in terms of income.
"I want to be earning 6 figures a year within 12 months."
That's a great goal in some senses, but you run into problems when it comes to implementation.
What's the first step you need to take? Or the ... Views: 746
Did you know that recent research says that concentrating (staying focused) on the muscles you are using during a given exercise increases the effects of that exercise! Think about that. Focusing on each muscle group and what it's doing at the time (visioning) will increase your strength, ... Views: 745
Babe Ruth was once quoted as saying, “It is hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Setting goals is one of the most essential keys in accomplishing success. Setting goals is not the same as making your New Year’s Resolution—now, that is simply a wish. Merely hoping and wishing for something ... Views: 745
What can you do if you've established what you want, made plans to achieve it, worked heard and succeeded in achieving everything you ever hoped for, only to find yourself wondering – is that all there is?
If for example, you wanted to be a millionaire and reached that goal. One good reason for ... Views: 744
How would you like to be able to prioritize the truly important things in life - your family, your health and your personal dreams?
Like most of us, you probably answered 'yes' to this question. Just as likely, your mind began chattering away with a number of excuses about why you simply can't ... Views: 744
Article Title: How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (Part One - Updated)
Author Name: Craig Lock
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Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Motivation, Goalsetting
Web Site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/
Other Articles are available at: ... Views: 742
The beginning of a new year ushers in wishes, dreams, and plans that motivate us to work towards a better and more fulfilling year. For many of us, creating New Year's resolution is one of the most important tasks to start the year. The process of outlining one's resolution is very motivating as ... Views: 742
Do you talk with other women about food and weight? Do you really talk, or do you only speak about it superficially¯what diet you are currently on, what you ate today, how you cheated, how much you’ve lost or not lost?
Do you ever really talk about what you go through in relation to your eating ... Views: 742
If you want to know how to achieve your personal goals in life, but you feel overwhelmed about knowing where to start, know this: Reaching goals in life can be achieved if you have a plan. A very effective way to develop and succeed in your personal goals is to engage a life coach. A life coach ... Views: 741
Ever heard this?
“Life will give you what you ask of it?”
Modern day visionaries, such as Oprah, Bill Gates and yes, even our beloved dog, Savannah (more on her in just a minute), understand this and ASK for what they want - Big or small, knowing what you want, deciding to go for it & ... Views: 740
When starting a fitness program, it's important to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Fitness goal setting should be one of the first things you do. You may want to improve your health, lose weight, build endurance or learn a new skill. No matter what your motivation, setting ... Views: 739
“Get busy living or get busy dying” was what Tim Robbins’ character said in Shawshank Redemption. Those words really hit home. Many people feel, at one time or another in their life, like they are waiting; waiting for something to happen. It’s an unknown anticipation which creeps in over ... Views: 739
I don`t know how spring cleaning became a tradition, and I know that phrase means different things to different people. And while some of that cleaning could take place at any time of the year (and often does), there`s just something about the spring to help you think about airing things out and ... Views: 739
Definition of Coaching
Coaching is an ongoing professional relationship that helps people produce extraordinary results in their lives, careers, businesses or organizations. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance, and enhance their quality of ... Views: 737
One of the best ways to get through a crisis, (whether it is a personal, professional or even global crisis) is through journaling your thoughts in writing. It helps bring up emotions for clearing. It surfaces creative solutions to the situation you are dealing with. And it serves as a record of ... Views: 737
ASK COACH DAVE
Put Your Goals Out There!
By Dave Ferguson, 01/02/2011
Happy New Year! Thanks for reading my weekly column in 2010. The last few months we really covered a lot of ground around goal setting, planning, and strategizing. Hopefully, you have yours ready. Once you ... Views: 736
How many times have you begun the year with grand ideas of things you needed to do? The calendar changes a little bit, and we have this sense of a new beginning. You know what I'm talking about, those silly things we call "New Year's Resolutions".
"New Years Resolutions", okay I confess I've ... Views: 736
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, is that one size does not fit all, and I don’t mean clothes-wise, I mean, people-wise. We get into new relationships with certain expectations, only to be disappointed (some times.) - Why? Because ONE size doesn’t fit all. Not one person fulfills all your ... Views: 734
As a spiritually oriented woman (in business), have you ever worried that spirituality and money don’t mix? Do you cringe even reading those two words in the same sentence?
Many women feel that way. Women, especially, have been trained to believe that money is not spiritual, even bad. I’ve ... Views: 734
Back in the day, when Orkut reigned over the social media world, the only trace of businesses on social media was the occasional profile.
Fast forward to the present, with the addition of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the others to the social media scene, the number of platforms and ... Views: 733
How to achieve your goals through action?
Do you know someone who has great knowledge yet doesn’t put this knowledge into action? Do you know someone who keeps complaining and doesn’t do anything about his current situation?
When I used to take singing lessons, I used to spend half of the ... Views: 733
Technology can help tremendously with time management, and many examples of this are seen everyday: It can make changing calendar appointments effortless. Also, with the click of a button, many people can be emailed an announcement of a meeting change. Potential uses are enormous. But, time and ... Views: 733