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- Falling Gracefully - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostI am such a failure! Not a very nice thing to say but it’s true. I’ve failed. I’ve made mistakes. I’m imperfect. I’ve made a mess. So what? There are only 2 exits in life and they both involve falling. I can’t remember where I read to “Fail Forward Fast”, but that term really resonated ...
Views: 1751 - Motive Your Self To Keep Your New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Darren HodgsonWhen it comes to sticking to new years resolutions the majority of people fail no later than the six week mark. This can be seen everywhere, the best example of this is in the diet and exercise sector. If you’ve ever gone to the gym over the November to March period you’ll have noticed a ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Power Day - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiThey can hit hard, you can hit harder. You must tell yourself that in your mind, every time, even if you don't believe it's true. What you tell yourself, the mind registers, and what you tell yourself repetitively, the mind believes. Tell yourself you're a winner, and you're on the road to ...
Views: 1751 - The "C" Word: Commitment Is Key To Living Your Dream - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Elaine Wellman"When is the last time you threw your WHOLE SELF at your dreams?" I don’t follow traditional religious figures but I recently stumbled on a You Tube clip from a sermon on COMMITMENT by Bishop T.D. Jakes and he posed that question. (Here’s the link if you want to check it out ...
Views: 1751 - Top 30 Life Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI wish everyone would write down their top life tips then we could pass it on for every generation to add to. I am no guru but like everyone else there are certain things I have discovered about myself and this world we live in. Here is my top 30 list. 1. Mother’s aren’t always right 2. But ...
Views: 1751 - How to Get Motivated! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is procrastination? It is the avoidance of action towards the start of or completion of a task and/or project. The reason that you procrastinate is not important, because it has become habitual and an automatic response for you. What is motivation? It is the focus or energy necessary to ...
Views: 1750(2 votes) - Lesson 8 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 8 Infect Others With Success! Do you remember the principle of sowing and reaping? This is an important key to success. You can soar to unparalleled heights in your life, and part of what carries you there is the power of sowing the right kind of seed. Learn to share, influence ...
Views: 1750 - One Mop and One Bucket: An Inspirational Story - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeWhat’s your idea of an environment that breeds success? How about an inner city upbringing with all the fixings-- single parent household, substandard education, drugs on every corner, and sleeping on the floor to avoid stray bullets that enter the window? That environment is more likely to be ...
Views: 1750(3 votes) - Discover Yourself Through Personal Mission and Vision Statements - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Don MidgettMany people begin the process of writing personal mission and vision statements only to find the “doing” more baffling than they had thought. Some opt for words that when pressed to define are just words that “sound good” or found on one of those sites that list common statements made up for ...
Views: 1748 - Action - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Ronit BarasOnce you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen - Ralph Waldo Emerson Finding the courage to dream is like deciding to go to an exotic destination. Now that you know where you are going, it's time to choose the path. It is overwhelming to stand at the junction of life, when ...
Views: 1747 - 3 Easy Ways to Enjoy Life's Rewards. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonRewards…When I am calm, my thoughts reward me. When I am grateful my thought rewards me. When I am satisfied my thoughts reward me. I like rewards. When life is running at full speed and dead-lines & time limits seem to be in abundance, it is hard to find the time to slow down and take care ...
Views: 1739 - ***Make 2014 the Year When Everything Falls Into Place - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Tom Ingrassia and Jared ChrudimskyAre you prepared to turn life's obstacles into opportunities--and to make those opportunities your own? Will 2014 be the year when everything falls into place--just the way you visualized it? Do you have a blueprint to get from where you are now to where you want to be in life? If you ...
Views: 1737 - Finding Inspiration Around the Corner - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Albert GaroliIt is not uncommon for one to feel mentally blocked, void of ideas, motivation or insight. Sometimes the mind needs a little break and falls into a state of rest as the brain reprocesses the data it has accumulated. But should this down period last too long, it could be an indication of falling ...
Views: 1737(7 votes) - In Sales, What Breed of Dog Are You? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you are a solo-entrepreneur or small business owner, or even operating on a base plus commission arrangement, you need to sell to your prospective clients and Joint Venture (JV) partners to be financially successful. Whether you are a novice or seasoned sales professional, here is some of ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Why Don't I Feel Better? The Truth About Positive Affirmations and Self Help Books - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ray Williams"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," and many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - How to Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Willie HortonFor the last thirteen years, in each two-day workshop, I've asked my clients if they love themselves, if they think they're perfect. No-one answers "Yes". It's damn difficult to motivate yourself if there are things about yourself that you don't like. And, indeed, chances are that there ...
Views: 1731(3 votes) - Learning to Use Telepathy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawTelepathy is considered to be a form of extra-sensory perception where communication between minds in the form of thoughts, ideas, feelings and images are transferred through Psi, which are Parapsychological abilities considered as a group. Telepathy generally occurs spontaneously, ...
Views: 1731 - From Procrastination to Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonWhy do some people procrastinate when putting things off eats up their peace of mind and vitality? Most of us put things off because they are too difficult, time-consuming, or unpleasant. Yet putting them off results in more stuff to keep track of and worry about. The two types of ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Charity Team Building – A Win Win Situation - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Rob Jackson1. The joy of giving Working hard day after day can be very stressful. People need a sense of purpose and a respite from their daily routine, at least from time to time. Here is where charity team building events can play an important part. These events bring all the employees together in a ...
Views: 1729 - I Won the Lottery and You Did Too - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggYears ago, my best friend called while I was studying for a test and told me that the lottery was at $200 million. I told her I had $5.00, gave her my numbers, and she bought my ticket. That night she called and said "girl you won, not the big one but you have 4 of the six numbers.” I ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - HOW TO MAKE HEALTH HAPPEN - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaBusted. It doesn’t just happen. You have to take action and make choices to make your health a priority- especially when you’ve tied it to your legacy. This is personal growth 101. Oh YEAH, we forgot to mention: Aly is a former nationally certified personal trainer and has a degree with ...
Views: 1728 - Musical Journal Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyJournal writing is like a 6th sense, a value-adding tool for perception that allows us to experience and know ourselves and our surroundings. Journaling is a reaction to what is happening, both inside and out. Depending on where your focus lies, your journal will reflect that. As long as ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Boost Your Intuitive Power with Subliminal Programming - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Nelson BerryDo you find yourself making the wrong decisions and committing mistakes left and right? Do you find yourself regretting past actions and getting into circumstances that don’t lead to anything beneficial? What you need is an extra dose of intuition, and it’s not that easy to get. A strong ...
Views: 1727 - Reasons Why People Love to Give out Glass Trophies - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Lincoln DavisPeople love to feel appreciated and loved, whether at work or by their families and friends. Even if we present the people important to us with tokens like gifts or greeting cards or maybe a home-cooked dinner, it just doesn’t feel adequate sometimes. At work, people work hard to be noticed ...
Views: 1727 - Lights, Camera, Action! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerLet’s be honest, are you really doing everything you need to be successful each and every day? I know, I’m not… so how can I complain… I can’t. A favorite quote of mine is from the character Yoda, “Do or do not, there is no try.” To be in integrity with myself, I have to take an honest look at ...
Views: 1726(3 votes) - Motivation is Not Always Pure...Passion is Not Always Positive...Whatever It Takes--Just Win Baby! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Dean GarrisonI've been promising myself I'd write an article for www.selfgrowth.com because this site just pumps me up. The problem is that I am not like most of the experts here. That's OK though, I've just gotta be me. I'm not your typical motivational writer. I don't see the world through rose colored ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Powerful Gratitude Exercise – Life Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Matthew FerrySo what actions can you take today to immediately take advantage of the power of gratitude? The first thing that I’d recommend is something that I recommend to all of my coaching students when they come to me. That is the 10/10 visualization process. I’ve coached 8,000 people over the years, ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - Does Criticism Lead to An Athlete’s Highest Potential? - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Loren FogelmanBrainstorming is the popular approach to discover creative new ideas. We’ve all been in team meetings where you’ve been encouraged to share your thoughts, no matter how trivial they might seem, without any judgment from others. Just get your idea out uncensored, share it with the group, because ...
Views: 1723 - Staying Motivated As A Solopreneur - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was speaking to a colleague who, like me, is a coach who works with other business owners. We hadn't spoken for about a year. I was happy to catch up with her. When I asked her what was going on, she told me that she was looking for a job in the corporate world. She missed the ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - The Reasons For Using Dog Poop Bags - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Kay RingelstetterDo you know the reasons for using dog poop bags to pick up our dog's waste? Well, actually there are many good reasons. Some we are well aware of, and some maybe not. 1) Common courtesy to our neighbors. How often have you stepped in dog poop and tracked it into your home or into your ...
Views: 1720 - 7 Things a Leader Can Do To Refocus the Team - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Karin JakovljevicIn any company or organization, the time may come when things don’t run as smoothly as expected. Quite often – especially in situations when new employees, or even experts, are hired on - the team workflow can hit a roadblock, which requires an action plan from the leader in order for obstacles ...
Views: 1719(2 votes) - Emotional Flight – Beyond Denial or Escapism - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Paul N LiburdI went to the library today where I often go to find a quiet place to read. As I sat before my laptop, opposite the large west-facing library window, overlooking a quiet courtyard, negative thoughts came flooding into my mind. I wanted to dwell on a traumatic event from my childhood, when I was ...
Views: 1719 - Self Motivation Strategies to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearWhat you occupy your mind with is of essential importance to your physical and psychological health. Research shows that humans have an average of 60,000 thoughts every day. Although the idea of consistently controlling your thoughts can seem overwhelming, it is one of the most important skills ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Abandon all excuses and stop procrastinating! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxStop making excuses for why you cannot or will not do something. Excuses hinder your personal growth and block all opportunities for your personal and professional success. Just do what needs to be done. Why do so many people procrastinate when it comes to doing what they must or should ...
Views: 1715(2 votes) - Wake Up to Your Divinity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Laura GilesEvery day people come to my counseling office hoping that I have some magical advice to give them to make them feel better. They come hoping I can “fix” them. I am usually not the first person they’ve seen. They’ve talked to their pastor, their best friend, and sometimes strangers. They’ve read ...
Views: 1714 - Living Well in a Volatile Economy - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Alison LongleyLiving Well in a Volatile Economy An interesting thing happens to our brains and bodies when we panic or when we see others in panic mode. Based on the perception that there is danger, our primitive brain takes over from the advanced reasoning centre located in the prefrontal cortex and sends ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Motivation - Practical Tips To Get Yourself Up and Going - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenPeople have different issues with motivation. Some people find it hard to begin a task or project or goal, while others find it excruciatingly hard to complete. Both ends of the tasks are often the hardest to accomplish. It could be because the task is unpleasant, uninteresting, or lacks the ...
Views: 1713 - Motivation - Where is It? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganMany of today’s talented folks are in the customer service industry, beauticians, hotel bellmen, computer technicians, even the greeters at Wal-Mart. This group has the immediate concern in providing customer satisfaction; and, maintaining pleasant business deportment while doing it. Often ...
Views: 1713 - Dear Dr. Romance: I can now free myself and enjoy helping people - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I came across your web site when I was desperately looking for motivation. I'm a salesman selling first class products but I couldn't get motivated and it's been a problem for months. It's been getting worse. I read "Motivation and How to ...
Views: 1712 - Simple Rules of Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenYou can pull yourself up the same way you can pull yourself down. We make choices every single day that either move us forward or drag us backward. Whenever you are faced with choices, remember these tiny snippets of wisdom on motivation… Listen to your self-talk It all begins with little ...
Views: 1712 - Spiritual Science And Modern Material Science: Scientific Research Studies - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaMaterial Science can be defined as understanding the potentials of this material universe and then making apt use of them. On the other hand Spiritual Science deals with the advancement of our consciousness so as to attain eternal unlimited bliss (Ananda). Human beings need to pay heed to both ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - How You Do Anything - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Meghan GehanTwo significant things have happened to me in this last year. I turned 50 and I began working with my own business/life coach. Both have me thinking more about where I am in my life and my work. What I want to change…what I am satisfied with. Up until about six months ago I had been fairly ...
Views: 1710 - Law of Attraction Money Guide: A Recession Proof Approach to Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeNo matter what you have seen or heard, a recession is no match for Law of Attraction. Corporate downsizing, job losses, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies have been occurring at a rate that most of us haven't seen in our lifetime. However, the Universal Law of Attraction enables you to achieve ...
Views: 1709(6 votes) - When you look at things Differently - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from mandie crawfordJust thinking about that statement could confuse just about anyone. But it is a universal law that many of us never learn. Like the law of gravity or flotation, it is law that has been discovered through the study of science. Quantum physics to be exact. But how does this apply to my ...
Views: 1709 - Sometimes Affirmations Work and Sometimes They Do Not Work - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Remez SassonWhen you repeat an affirmation, with which you are not in agreement, there is often a greater or smaller subconscious resistance, which defeats the affirmation. In cases of low self-esteem, difficult situations, failure or depression, your mind is often focused on your current situation, and you ...
Views: 1706(5 votes) - YOUR ENTOURAGE MATTERS. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaToday, we are moving on to another category in our Building Your Legacy series: Friends & Colleagues. As we’ve said before, these are in no particular order of importance. We’ll spend plenty of time talking about your Career, your Health, your Finances, your Faith & Love, your Family, and the ...
Views: 1705 - Use Your Mistakes as a Catalyst for Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn a recent article on the Alabama-LSU football game, I stated, "a fumble is simply a recovery waiting to happen." It was as though Dont’a Hightower heard me, because he sacked Jordan Jefferson, LSU's quarterback and caused a fumble in the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship game. The ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - 5 Easy Ways To Drop Self-Doubt And The Fear Of Making Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Peter MurphyEach of us is bombarded with many decision-making opportunities each and every day. Some of those decisions we can make quickly without much thought. However complex decisions are sometimes difficult to make. Many factors can become involved in the decision-making process. Sometimes one of ...
Views: 1703 - Get Over Your Faults and Failings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Willie HortonWe all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to ...
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