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Some time ago, I was asked this question, "How do you discover your life purpose?" The person who asked this question was in his late forties, and can be considered to be reasonably successful financially. Yet, to him, there was something else that seemed to be missing in his life. He thought ... Views: 2183
Ah New Year’s Resolutions… gotta love them! Every year we swear we are going to lose weight, quit smoking, cut down drinking, get organised, achieve our business goals… we talk about it with conviction, even stubbornness… this is it, next year will be our year, starting on the first of ... Views: 2181
Do you remember your first job?
When I was in grade school, I earned money shoveling snow, mowing people's lawns, washing cars and picking up dog poop for neighbors. (I did it free for the elderly). I still carry with me the lessons I learned back then. I learned to be willing and eager to work ... Views: 2181
Most people wander through their entire life believing they are in the drivers seat …
But are they really?
Are you???
When you are driving your vehicle, you have your hands on the wheel, your eyes on the road, your foot on the gas (ready to brake if necessary) and most important of all ... Views: 2176
What does it mean to be single-minded? How does single-mindedness look? Single-mindedness is the relentless pursuit of a goal, objective or end state. To become single-minded, the leader must make a decision to focus on only one thing, to the exclusion of everything else – one idea, one ... Views: 2176
I talked about solo-preneurs, coaches, consultants, healers and spiritual teachers who are struggling, and frustrated to get to the bottom of why they’ve been hiding out, playing small and repeatedly attracting the same kinds of negative people and situations in their businesses. If some or all ... Views: 2175
The 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: 2170
Most of us want to change our lives, but we find it hard to get started. Too often we have more excuses than motivation.
The good news is that you can most of the resources and tools you will need to stay focused on your goals right on the Internet, thanks to your computer and/or smartphone. ... Views: 2170
Close your eyes. Imagine that everything you desire is just a wish away. All you have to do is close your eyes, focus your thoughts and ask your genie to make your wishes, dreams, or goals come true. Wouldn't that be cool? What if you didn't have to rely on anyone else but yourself? Not even ... Views: 2169
Here's part II of "New Year Resolutions: where you've been going wrong". If you haven't read part I yet, make sure you do that first!
Mistake #6 Failing To Plan
We say we want to do things, but often we leave it to chance, or to God… to actually get us to do them. I believe nothing ... Views: 2165
I could brainstorm at least 10 strategies you could implement in your business right now to double your profits. But you'd still have to shift your mindset, up your confidence level and have courage enough to take the inspired actions.
Instead, I'm going to give you the easiest way I know to ... Views: 2162
The idea of S.M.A.R.T. goals has been around for a long time: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. I have used this strategy myself and have recommended it to my clients in the past. However, I have found it insufficient in helping to specify what the goals should be and ... Views: 2161
Top Ten Reasons People Don't Achieve Their Goals
Here's a quick rundown of most of the things that keep one from achieving the success they seek. If you're not accomplishing your goals or not reaching them as easily or as quickly as you think you should, use this as a checklist ... Views: 2160
What got Apple Inc. from being valued at $5,309 in 1977 to $1.79 BILLION in 1980? Steve Jobs, you say. Partly, I say.
Innovation. Steve Jobs was an innovator. A pioneer in the technology world. His big focus was not money, yet he attracted more than most. How does that work from a Law of ... Views: 2156
When creating a life plan, many people get so stuck in looking at the "Big Picture" that they forget about the instrumental daily steps that change their overall trajectory of life. This article gives you five tips for altering your trajectory daily, so you can accomplish your big picture ... Views: 2154
The voice that says “YES, this is the right decision”, “No, let’s pass on this”, or even “Hmm, let’s mull this over a bit.” In each instance your voice within advises you to take action, even if it is in-action. But do you really listen to it, or do you scoff at the idea that you actually pay ... Views: 2151
Do you know how to visualize truly as if it is real?
Do you know the easy way to make your visualization more like real?
Visualization is an important factor of getting what you want. If you really want something you must know what this exactly is. You have to force your brain to know ... Views: 2146
If you’re wondering when you’ll get around to those all important goals that you seem to never have any time for, I have great news! As a certified life coach I can help you do this now, rather than later, or as later usually becomes -never. In my coaching sessions, I empower my clients to ... Views: 2146
This weekend the final four teams in the National Football League (NFL) will play to see who makes it to the Super Bowl. Two of those teams share an advantage over their opponents that many times is the difference maker – Home Field Advantage.
In team sports the term home field advantage ... Views: 2144
I asked the question “What is the purpose of external accountability?” Many of you didn’t have an answer, and if you are like most people you were wondering why I included the word “external” in the question.
Well, today the answer shall be revealed. And it will change the way you feel when ... Views: 2143
The problem most companies have with their competition is their attitude. By viewing themselves as victims, companies justify many of their destructive behaviors, such as rampant discounting.
Companies are urged to change their attitude of powerlessness and replace it with one of confidence. ... Views: 2142
Barely two months in 2010 and already many a New Year’s Resolutions have been broken. Why are they so difficult to keep?
I call February, the forgotten month. Resolutions will have long disappeared until a birthday or the festive season closing into another new year.
Achieving your goals ... Views: 2134
I 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: 2132
Have you ever wondered why each new day you feel bad? Do you know why you kept regretting the past? This is a common aspect of human nature. When we failed to meet up with certain task in life we tend face them in future in the form of bad feelings and regret of the past.
Overcoming regret is ... Views: 2131
Have you ever said?
• I don't have time to do it right now.
• I'm already overwhelmed; I can't add anything else to my plate.
• There aren't enough hours in a day.
• One of these days...
• Maybe tomorrow...
These are the words of your dreams waiting to be followed. Not pretty, ... Views: 2131
You've been hearing over and over that you should take inspired action. So, what's the difference between inspired action and regular action?
Everyday you're taking action. You may be engaged in some sort of activity but the activity still does not bring you closer to your goal. You find ... Views: 2130
The ability to be self-confident is tremendously vital in every feature of our existence; however so many of us find it hard to obtain it. Basically, persons who have non-existent self-confidence will find it problematic to become the successful individual they want to be. The point is how many ... Views: 2127
I am sure we all know someone like Jane, she was really inspired last week and decided that she finally wanted to change her life. She set herself a goal to double her income by the end of 2013 and vigorously started taking action on Wednesday, so that she could finally start to deliver on the ... Views: 2126
Procrastination is one of the most prevalent forms of self sabotage, and it can be devastating to your relationships, your career and your peace of mind.
Procrastination is the habit of putting tasks off to a later time. It isn't just rescheduling tasks; it is a pattern of behavior that ... Views: 2122
Is it possible to truly change? Does therapy help? Many people have turned their lives and fortunes around, while others spend years trying to change with or without therapy, but never seem to progress. What makes the difference? Certainly, there are skilled and unskilled psychotherapists. ... Views: 2118
"We share what we know, so that we all may grow."
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HOW TO SET GOALS TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF LIFE (PART TWO)
Author's Note:
This extract is from Craig's first published book HANDBOOK TO SURVIVE - a collection of writings on various subjects to help ... Views: 2114
Have you ever tried creating a new habit, such as eating only healthy food, only to find yourself unable to exert the self-control needed to make the habit permanent? It's not your imagination that you "run out" of willpower!
When you try to improve an aspect of yourself, you face a dilemma. ... Views: 2112
I began enhancing my personal energy level three months shy of my 40th birthday and after 2 years of struggling with clinically-diagnosed depression. During this same period, I was challenged immensely by the debilitating effects of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and being rendered permanently ... Views: 2109
By Dr. Cindy Brown
I was out on my patio the other day looking at my little garden and I noticed my neighbor diligently working in her beautiful fruitful garden next door. She was smiling and whistling as she worked. I see her every day consistently working in it, and on it, and it shows. She ... Views: 2109
This blog offers information that I’ve learned from my parrot, Shakespeare. Shaky (short for Shakespeare), has been with me for some thirty years now. Amongst the many lessons he taught me, one of my favorites is his demonstration of how to Aspire Higher by setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
Shaky is ... Views: 2108
As a business owner or sales person, your biggest challenge is attracting a steady flow of ideal clients. ‘Selling’ people on how great your products or services are can feel inauthentic and sometimes cheesy. The internet is full of experts and systems that tell you that their process will ... Views: 2108
Goal 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: 2107
Viral marketing campaigns can be exciting and if effective literally explode traffic to your website or blog. Following are a few ideas for types of products and services you can use for your campaign, but the first step in any marketing campaign is to determine your goal – what is it exactly ... Views: 2100
Human nature tells you to plan from the beginning. I say start with the end in mind, draw what that will look like on paper and post your “Success Sketch” where you can see it every day. Stick men are acceptable! If you are changing jobs, don’t blindly answer classified ads and send out ... Views: 2098
At the New Year, everyone makes resolutions, savoring the opportunity to align with new goals, to throw out the old and seriously get started on achieving hopes and dreams. It's a good time to revitalize your journaling practice, as well.
And there's a bonus! You may well find that by ... Views: 2097
We spend so much time and energy at work, that it would be a waste if we didn’t at least make the effort to set out achieving career goals.
The following are some simple tips to help you determine and achieve your career goals.
1. Write Out Your Career Plan.
The first step to setting ... Views: 2092
We all have goals and aspirations for the future. If someone were to ask you, for example, where you see yourself in 20 years, you may pause for a bit, but soon you would be able to come up with a list. The problem for many of us is that we haven’t given much thought as to how we are going to ... Views: 2091
Is ADHD really a legitimate brain condition? Or is it a made-up diagnosis used to explain aberrant behavior? Is the ADHD label an opportunity for some people to slough off responsibilities and get a pass on completing necessary tasks? Does it give people an excuse for their mistakes and their ... Views: 2085
How do you Envision your Life?
Do you see yourself:
• Being your own boss?
• Being the CEO of a company?
• Having your own Law Firm?
• Living in Europe?
• Having a vacation house in the Caribbean?
• Working from home?
• Being a Judge?
• Being able to work from ... Views: 2084
It's hard to believe but 2011 is already more than half over. Back in January, many people made New Year’s Resolutions to finally get in shape, eat better, make more money and be a better spouse, employee and parent. Now that the year is already more than half over, it’s time to see how far ... Views: 2082
Set goals
Setting goals is the start of your road to success, without realistic and achievable goals, you won't get very far. Here you can investigate some tools that will help you better explore and improve your self confidence and really see your own personal growth.
Listen
This is ... Views: 2081
Life can be tough, and as we all know, it's even more complicated when trying to stop binge eating disorder. We are thrown obstacles and our drive can sometimes seem obscured. Even in these struggles, your goal needs to stay at the forefront of your mind, so that you learn how to stop binge ... Views: 2080
To: 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: 2078
So many people spend their lives wanting to “Live their Dream," and yet they do nothing to move toward that. Our lives are what we make of them. Sure we have some things that have gotten in the way, some things that have turned us down the wrong path, but these “Things” are just that, things. ... Views: 2077
Put down the pen, cut the typing, and stop clipping images out of magazines! Don't create another goal, intention, or resolution until you read further. Attempting to set goals or resolving to do something new without this secret is like trying to draw without a clean slate. The secret is... ... Views: 2077