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- Believe It Is possible - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from John RowleyThink, Believe, Dream, Dare Walt Disney This quote by Walt Disney has been hanging on my office wall for decades. Also in my office, are 2 checks that paid my membership many years ago when I first joined R&J Health Studio LONG before I realized my dream of owning it and a jar of coal my Dad ...
Views: 1292 - Knocked Down Seven Times... - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Jim BouchardAn old martial arts proverb says, "Knocked down seven times, get up eight!" Easier said than done, right? It's not always easy to stay positive, especially when circumstances knock you down. Here's where I'm going to part from many presenters in the "positive thinking" and "motivation" fields; ...
Views: 4695 - Instill Your Knowledge! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you want your children to have an excellent life? Are you interested in helping other people reach their full potential? You can achieve these goals by instilling your knowledge. Teach your kids as many things as you can. Have you heard of “the birds and the bees”? It is very important ...
Views: 1041 - Write A Letter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDThere are many ways to keep in touch, but there is one way that is more special than all the rest. That one special way is to write, yes with a pen, a letter. I know e-mail is quick and text messaging is super quick, but nothing says, "I am thinking of you" like a "real" letter that is sealed, ...
Views: 786 - Are You A Victim Of The"Wind-Up Toy Syndrome?" How To Free Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Reggie OdomDid you know that you have approximately 60,000 different thoughts during the day? We are not aware of most of them because of all the mental noise they create, because they most often come from the unconscious, and because they are generated by unconscious beliefs that we experience as ...
Views: 822 - Uncover Your Power - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAsk most people the question “what are you good at?” and the probability is high that you’ll first get the eye-roll, followed up with the auditory response, “awm, hmm,” etc. You might even get that long pensive look, first, the classic frowning, second, then the statement: “Let’s see,” third. Be ...
Views: 1577 - Being Here Now: The Key to Being Fully Alive - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Adela RubioWhy am I here? It’s an age old question and if we explore the possibility that our questions lead us to the core of our raison d’être, why does the obviousness of the inevitable answer elude us. Is it incredulous to believe that we are here to have joy and to create deliciously? I know that my ...
Views: 728 - The Ancient Art of Complication - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Craig HarperDo you ever marvel at some people's uncanny ability to make the simple, complex? The straight forward, anything but? A ten minute task, a two week saga? I meet these people every day. Please stop sending them my way. They are the woe-is-me brigade. The Brothers (and Sisters) Grim. (The real ...
Views: 1298 - Dream Big! What's The Best That Can Happen? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Barbara SanfilippoIf I asked you privately, what does success and happiness mean to you, how would answer that? And how will you know when you get there? We may be so focused on our career or goals that we neglect to take a breath, enjoy life and focus on what’s really important. In addition, the media ...
Views: 1028 - Assert Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Julie DonleyYou are asked to join a committee that meets over lunch every Friday. You promised yourself you would refrain from any additional committee work. This also means you need to tell Jane you can no longer join her for power walks. “We need you to finish the outline for the project team. ...
Views: 1475 - Freak University (part one). - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Craig HarperIt's seven forty five Saturday morning and I am doing my best to stay in my current state of being; unconscious, hung-over, stationary, comfortable, horizontal. Unfortunately for me, something or as it would turn out, someone, is destroying my tranquility with incessant thumping on my front ...
Views: 1579 - You Can Tweak Your Destiny With Intention - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Dave & Elena AsproothDon’t be satisfied with mediocrity; instead, push yourself to a higher standard and ultimately this stubbornness can translate into success. In fact, accomplishment is much more satisfying than luck! Look forward to being proud of meeting your goals while struggling through the difficult ...
Views: 2571(2 votes) - The Tremendous Gift of Fear: Your True Self and Real Identity is Eternal, Enduring, and Regenerative - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Tama KievesAre you resisting fear in your life? So many of us want to scuttle into safety and security. But fear is the gateway to the sublime. We're supposed to be scared "out of our minds." That's the point. That's when we tap into another intelligence, a non-linear knowing. Best-selling author Sharon ...
Views: 1015 - How to Motivate Yourself to Clean Your Home - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerI don't know about you, but just the thought of cleaning always made me tired. I didn't even have to get all of the chemicals out, think about what I would clean first or how much I was going to clean in a day. It seems like life was always a never ending cycle of cleaning. Clean the kitchen, ...
Views: 3043 - 3 Secrets to Honoring Your Wondrous Devotion: Seizing Time for Your Creative Self - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Tama KievesThis summer I am pale and I love it. I don’t have the ruddy tan of the social. I haven’t gone to pool parties and I haven’t kayaked down any rivers. Instead, I’ve stared at a computer screen, but I am not talking about sitting in some cubicle, doing other people’s work. I am talking about doing ...
Views: 826 - How To Conquer Analysis Paralysis - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Kem ThompsonHOW TO CONQUER ANALYSIS PARALYSIS Dr Kem Thompson There's a condition that holds a lot of people back from progressing towards their goals. I've been guilty of suffering from this condition on some occasions, and maybe you have too. It's been called 'analysis paralysis', and is a form of ...
Views: 970 - To Know My Enemy - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanSubconscious Wounds Everyone doesn’t like his company because of his sarcastic way in expressing his opinion. Everybody avoids him not to get a burst of his anger or to get hurt by his words. This is the opinion people have about him, that he is someone that they should avoid. But when ...
Views: 1043 - 5 Motivation Tips to Have A Thriving Business and Happy Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Lorraine CohenYou’ve probably been thinking about where you are in your business and your life. You have, right? Now that you have a starting point you can focus on your destination. Where do you want to be in a year, five years, or ten years? In setting your sights for the future, be sure to identify the ...
Views: 1101 - Making The Past Your Ally - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreHere's how I used to feel: Something's not right. I'm miserable too much of the time. I barely know happiness. I feel 'down'. My heart aches. When will I feel better? I didn't start out this way. Although it often seems like it. I can vaguely remember moments of childhood glee. Life ...
Views: 1085 - Boost Your Motivation Levels - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanI Am not Motivated Because I Can’t A friend of mine told me once that he could never quit smoking because cigarettes were in his blood (he didn’t mean nicotine, just that he was deeply dependant on cigarettes and could not imagine living without them). If that’s the same way ...
Views: 931 - Have we over-promoted this person? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Andrew BassThis is one of the most frequent triggers of the requests for coaching that we receive. Someone is promoted because they do an excellent job at one level, but their performance at the next is judged inadequate. Here are five key aspects to consider if you suspect over-promotion. It’s ...
Views: 742 - Rocky Balboa has it Sussed!!! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Vanessa Vinos(before you think I’ve lost the plot,read on……….) If you are in your 30’s-40’s (or even older) you most probably grew up with Rocky. Even if you had never watched any of his films most of us could identify the theme tune from the Rocky movies, and most of us laughed at the way he spoke (or ...
Views: 1473 - Dream The Impossible Dream - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Lorraine CohenLet’s face it, staying motivated and inspired can be challenging especially when we get caught up in daily stressors. One of the books I keep handy for just those days is The Four- Fold Way by Angeles Arrien, PH.D. I LOVE THIS BOOK! The author is an anthropologist, author, educator, and ...
Views: 1175 - Did You Sell Something Today - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Harlan Goerger4 key areas that sales managers need to focus on 14 Sep 2006 Joe had a full day with 9 appointments. He comes back to the office with his head hung. The boss asks, “Did you sell something today?” “Not one dang thing”, retorts Joe, “The competition is killing us!” I just wonder how ...
Views: 1409 - 71 Golden Rules to Manage Stress and self Improvement - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Sedrik PetBefore start with main part of articles and define 71 golden rules let me clear one thing that there is no way understood that to manage stress one must apply each and every rule in letter and spirit. These are collection of golden rules and one should apply as per his or her condition and ...
Views: 788 - Dancing with Friends - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Keith ReadyJust recently I was invited to attend a function to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a business owned by a very good and special friend. I first met him when he started his business and have had the opportunity to provide my services to his company over those twenty five years, and in ...
Views: 827 - Pursuit of Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Devon HarrisIn a bobsled competition, the race often continues long after the winners have been declared and in some cases, the medals have been presented. Interestingly, despite this fact, I have never seen any of the remaining teams approach their runs with a nonchalant attitude. You can easily make the ...
Views: 908 - Business Success Tip: Become Your Own Cheerleader - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Lorraine CohenWhat’s your definition of success? The fact is that success means different things to each of us. Do you measure success by how much money you make, your possessions, or social status? You might count how blessed you are to have great friends, a happy marriage or peace of mind as successes to ...
Views: 904 - Effective Risk-Taking: The "Deal or No Deal" Phenomenon - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Sandy GerouxHave you seen the new TV show, hosted by Howie Mandel, called Deal or No Deal? The show’s premise is this: 26 numbered briefcases, each containing a representation of a different amount of money ranging from $.01 to $1,000,000 are brought to a contestant, who must choose one case in the hope ...
Views: 1560 - How To Have A STROKE - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Patrick MathieuIn my book, “What’s Your Expiry Date?“, I wrote that my goal was to help people understand the Power of Mortality™ without the need for them to undergo a traumatic event. On October 10, 2006, twelve years after discovering the Power of Mortality™, I suffered a ...
Views: 626 - Stop Winning - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Tom WrightThe biggest win I ever experienced was on the day I finally realized that life isn't a game you can win, only play.* After that realization, playing every moment with all my heart became infinitely more important than whether I achieved a particular result. Amazingly, and as if in an instant ...
Views: 760 - Jump into Life and Achieve Wealth - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanRemember a time when you were younger and all you thought about was summer vacation? There would be days on end where you dreamed of hitting the community swimming pool or lake; and when summertime finally came, you would run to the water's edge and dive right into it. As a child or teen, you ...
Views: 721 - Anger Can Be Positive - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyAlthough uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very positive. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basketball game, studying longer for an exam, or ...
Views: 2919(3 votes) - Dare to Dream - It's the First Step! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Eva GregoryDo you remember your childhood dreams of career choices, the man/woman of your dreams, or the prized sports car? Did you replace them with new dreams as you got older as most people do? Have you attained your dreams? If not, why? The saying, 'We are the creators of our own destiny' is right on ...
Views: 960 - "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Say 'YES' to your Potential" Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Motivation, Life purpose, spiritual, spiritual gifts, inspiration, Skip Ross Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, ...
Views: 715 - Motivation & Music - by Spoken tapes and lectures, books, and articles are the best motivational tools on the commercial market for self-improvement and productivity. Unfortunately, they are the ONLY tools that attempt to increase productivity, improve attitude, and offer increased vitality.
That is until the ...
Views: 1692 - Finding Motivation: Or What to Do When You Don't Feel Like Doing Anything - by “The measure of your success usually comes down to who wins the battle that rages between the two of you. The ‘you’ who wants to stop, give up, or take it easy, and the ‘you’ who chooses to beat back that which would stand in the way of your success - complacency.” -Chris Widener
In all ...
Views: 957 - Draw A Line In The Sand - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreSometimes you feel like you REALLY got to change something. Maybe it's an annoying habit. Maybe it's more serious. Maybe it's losing weight, or stopping smoking. Whatever it is, you just get fed up with the situation. You're motivated to change. SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE! Maybe it's occurred ...
Views: 1355 - The True Strength - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy??? He is depressed since years but he doesn’t know the reason behind it, sometimes he finds himself sad without knowing why and sometimes his mood swings with no apparent reason. He is not that successful or that happy and he blames the government and luck for it. But there is an ...
Views: 857 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Three) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 994 - Feeling stuck? Five tips to help you get unstuck and back on track! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Lorraine CohenIn the last 21 years, I have coached and counseled thousands of people individually and in group/workshop formats to achieve dreams and reach goals. Staying self-motivated is a challenge for many; requiring decisions and action to sustain momentum. Most of the time, clients come to me because ...
Views: 987 - Stepping In Your Greatness - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Pam ThomasI was recently asked how I define greatness and for me it has always been a feeling or a sense of empowerment and peace. But to put it into words, to me greatness is being who you need to be for you, getting clear on what you want and being willing to take action in order to bring the things you ...
Views: 1458 - How is your Mental Diet? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Devon HarrisThirty-three percent of American adults, approximately 71 million people, are currently on a diet. Add the pre-teens and teenagers who are also dieting and the numbers are even more staggering. Every year we spend over forty billion dollars on diet books, pills and potions with the hope of ...
Views: 806 - Creating A Motivating Work Environment - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Lorraine CohenHere are two stories that might sound familiar: A few years ago I had a client Bill (not his real name) who relocated to upstate NY to begin a new job. He was hired to clean up a dept that was losing money and was in need of strong leadership and focus. He went into the position with all sorts ...
Views: 1153 - Five Ways to Regain Your Lost Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiNobody can hurt you without your consent. There are many instances in life where your confidence is hit hard. Sometimes you overcome life's hardness, sometimes you get overwhelmed. Sometimes your courage and confidence sees you through, but sometimes your self-confidence gets a beating. However, ...
Views: 1213 - How to Live and Work with Passion (from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One) - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Live and Work with Passion (from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, ...
Views: 619 - 10 Keys to Stay Motivated And On Top Of Your Game - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Lorraine CohenWhat do you dream about? Do you have dreams of building a blockbuster business, material wealth, taking great vacations, writing the next bestseller, or contributing to the lives of others? Whatever dreams you have big or small, staying motivated can sometimes be a challenge. Initially, many ...
Views: 978 - How to Overcome a Confidence Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiA confidence crisis is more than a minor dip - it’s more serious. A confidence crisis is triggered by setbacks like losing an important business order, break-up of a valued relationship or losing a job. When this happens, even a small thing can send you over the edge, creating an unwanted ...
Views: 945 - The Confidence to Thrive - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Melissa Ward - Web Strategist and Communication ExpertImagine you have a rose bush in your backyard. It blooms every year but isn’t really doing much of anything else. It looks ok, but certainly could do a lot better with some proper care. Imagine yourself joyfully attending to the rose bush. Feel the texture of the soil in your hands. Relish ...
Views: 1122 - Success Takes Persistence - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from alex blackwellIf having a dream and planning its course is a journey, then persistence is the engine that keeps you going, no matter the obstacles or dead ends encountered along the way. Persistence is what keeps your legs under you when the waves are crashing against your body and the undertow is determined ...
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