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- Motivating Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith a big birthday party coming up on Sunday, I realize I have a lot more to do than I have time or energy for. The house needs a quick, but thorough cleaning, Christmas decorating needs to be completed, and baking and cooking tasks are piling up with each visit to Pinterest. Now, more ...
Views: 889(3 votes) - Motivating Younger Kids to Help During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYesterday, I revealed how I was finally able to get my eldest to help around the house in a thorough, but quick way. However, one reason for his success was my 7-year-old paving the way for him in each room. Background: I usually get quite a bit of push back and crying when I ask my ...
Views: 881(3 votes) - Five Ways to Make Your Winter WOEs Fly Away - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Rob WhiteEven the most motivated and upbeat positive thinkers are susceptible to winter WOEs. WOE is an acronym for "What On Earth" is happening. It's what you say when you take on the role of helpless victim. It's also what you say on a dark winter day when the blues and blahs are getting to ...
Views: 2511(2 votes) - Military Challenge Coins The Day of Achievement - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Jenny WatsonIt is human behavior that they remember their most important days of life. They will never forget them. These events include both cheer able events and sad events too. Memorial day challenge coins are great way to express your emotions associated with a specific occasion. Shortest words entitles ...
Views: 2306 - Motivating yourself: Why? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Melissa TherrienSaving the world is such an easy way to get motivated. You have to, or you're done for. Not to mention the grandness of it all, so much better than doing it 'because I want to'. That is just considered selfish. Right? There are a lot of things I would like to do. What stops me from getting ...
Views: 976 - The 10 Critical Success Factors of 2013! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Adam WallisWe have just awaken to the dawn of a new year and with every new start comes a refreshed sense of hope, of possibility and aspiration for change. Seemingly, we give ourselves permission to believe more than at any other time of the year, that things can and will be different. While the ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - The Power in a Name, A Free Reward with Lasting Organization Impact - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizWhat is your name? Why were you given that name? What does your name mean? Our name, a perfectly crafted combination of characters distinguishes us among 7 billion people on earth. It is our being, it carries our heritage and it was a gift of love from our parents. Our name gives us human ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - When do you Think you Should Give-up? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Andrew HortonThere are so many stories of persistence, where people kept chipping away for many years, experiencing constant setbacks and challenges along the way, but they never ever gave up. Every one of them, who kept relentlessly taking action daily, eventually achieved incredible levels of ...
Views: 621 - Army Challenge Coins for the Successive Soldiers - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jenny WatsonThe first use of challenge coins dates back to 1st World War. This is about one century ago. The first users were air force. The coin luckily saved a soldier’s life. After then, they got immense importance which is still rising with every passing day. Army soon started using challenge coins for ...
Views: 1483 - Real Leaders Prioritize, Nurture and Recharge - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffNothing improves by accident. Being a real or Intentional leader is making a conscious choice to transform the way you think. It isn’t just about creating balance but about changing your perspective about the way your approach your personal life and professional life. It’s about how you approach ...
Views: 1201 - Passion And Young Age - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Andrada TodWhat does it mean to be passionate about something? Passion implies feelings and dedication. It means that you love to do something and you don’t consider that spending your free time that way is overdoing it. In fact, you’re so focused at what you’re passionate about that you find a way to ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Hope Is Not a Plan of Action - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Pamela WigglesworthEvery day the media continues to spew the doom and gloom on the state of the slowing global economy. Sadly the reaction by some entrepreneurs and companies is to lay low; to avoid investing in marketing or in training their staff; to do nothing about improving their business. They are paralyzed ...
Views: 1379 - The Journey To Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Ardiv JauhariThe Start Of My Journey To Success. Every person has got that certain point in life where they just have to grab a hold of the steering wheel and completely turn their life to a entirely new direction. There could be several reason that would trigger it, but I’m willing to bet that the ...
Views: 1012 - Ditch The New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Julie JohnsonForget setting New Year Resolutions – a one off activity at the start of each year that often feels forced and hurried, and leaves you feeling guilty and inadequate when they’re inevitably broken or discarded a short while later. Why not resolve (make a firm decision) at another time of year, or ...
Views: 1078 - Are You Winning Yet? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Karen KanakanuiThere seems to be a constant struggle between Impulse and Ambivalence, Intellect over Emotions and Reason over Intuition. With so many choices, how do you make the right decisions? How do you know you are winning at meeting your goals, your desires, your timelines, and your successful ...
Views: 1047 - What Are your Expectations for the Future? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhy do you think everyone has different expectations and beliefs about what they can achieve in the future? I know you are expecting a really profound answer here, but I am afraid the answer is really simple. Your most prominent thoughts drive your expectations. So what you think about, actually ...
Views: 2076 - 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: 1746 - How soon will the money come pouring in? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Rob White“Okay, so you quit your teaching job of 17 years to make millions in real estate. How soon will the money come pouring in? When will the results begin?” a fellow teacher mockingly asked me this when I told him that this was my last day in class. He believed I was making a big mistake, and he ...
Views: 2285(4 votes) - What Present Day Managers Should Do so Highly-Capable Employees Don’t Leave their Company - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Myron Sta. AnaHave you ever wondered why good to great employees leave your company or your team? Have you ever thought of what you could have done wrong or how you could have supervised them better when they were still with you? ‘Brain Drain’, according to Answers.com, is the loss of skilled ...
Views: 2424(1 vote) - Powerhouse - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiHigh impact inspiring. Do it and do it now. There's no later. You might not get there. No one's promised later, ever. Wind turbine energy, flowing through you. What? Too much? Humans made the wind turbine generator, so just imagine what you're capable of. I use my success to further my gains. ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Get Out There and Just Do It - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiIt doesn't matter what economy exists: Boom or Bust, in the end it comes down to you to prosper. It doesn't matter what time-frame we live in: Modern or Old, ultimately it's your choice, to be. Everything you need, to achieve, is already in you. What makes you succeed in your goals or not, is ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - ***ARE YOU LIVING ON PURPOSE - Part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Darshan ShantiI met a lady recently. Her eyes were simply amazing. They had a sparkle in them that could light a football field. These are the kind of eyes that you look at and are simply in awe of. Like a moth to a flame, they are irresistible. So, why did I share that with you in an article about ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Expeditions in Faith - Being Conscious in Being You - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioThe new year, just like a clear white piece of paper, holds so much promise. What I have done in the past is try and "do" more in the New Year - I figure that will give me peace, make me happy, and allow me to feel fulfilled -- WRONG! It's the being that allows you to experience the Divinity of ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - The Secret of My Success - How To Get Motivated - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Chris D'CruzYou have heard stories before and now, most of these people who own big businesses across the world started from very small businesses to almost nothing at all. They strived hard to thrive. And you will be left wondering how they did it. Beyond the successes of these individuals, there are ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Using Motivational Videos for Meditation Help and Mental Health Help - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Masters ChannelLearning how to deal with the constant barrage of stress in your life can be difficult. For some it might even be impossible. Today there are a range of motivational videos that can show you different techniques through meditation help which will encourage your body to relax and allow your ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Open your Eyes in 2013 and Wake Up - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Andrew HortonIt is time to stop pussy footing around and for you to finally accept 100 % responsibility for your success this year and for every year, which will follow after that. As soon as you become accountable for everything in your life and yes this does mean that you must accept responsibility for ...
Views: 975 - 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: 1749(1 vote) - Why Team Building Activities to Start the New Year? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonAre you looking for ways to improve your team culture for the new year? Team building activities help build a purposeful team culture within your organization, so why not include a workshop in your annual kick-off meeting? One of the reasons companies have offsite team meetings is to not only ...
Views: 1190(4 votes) - 7 Ways To Look Great At Work As A CNA - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Aaron DsouzaCertified nursing assistants work in medical establishments to provide primary care to the patients. They have to perform the duties related to their daily activities such as bathing, brushing, and dressing the patients, observing their medicinal and meal routines, taking vital signs, and ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Training In MLM – The Power Of Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you struggling with your network marketing business? Do you feel that you lack motivation to succeed? You need to read on, because I will be sharing with you why it is important to stay motivated. In fact, motivation is the fuel that drives you toward success. By the end of the article on ...
Views: 4830(2 votes) - Self-Motivation - It’s like brushing your teeth - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Calvin DormanDo you have the ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations? How many people, do you think, are self-motivated enough to find a reason and strength to complete a task, even when challenging, without giving up or needing another to encourage ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - WE SHALL NOT BEHAVE IN A MANNER TOWARDS OTHERS WHICH WE OURSELVES ABHOR - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAll of us yearn that others behave and act in a gentlemanly, sweet and generous manner with us so that it aids our overall progress in life and that others do not act in such a way with us that obstructs our happiness and use of material comforts. But know for sure that others too expect that we ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Honor Your Employee With Army Challenge Coins - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Jenny WatsonAs a symbol of hard working, symbol of passion and symbol of dedication, army challenge coins is given to the army people for offering their tremendous and exceptional services. This is a special token of appreciation and this is a symbol of appreciation and remembered throughout the life. ...
Views: 2388 - PREPARING TO START A DIRECT SALES BUSINESS – PART 2 - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Heather DoeringIn Preparing to Start a Direct Sales Business we discussed: • What Draw Me to the Idea of Owning My Own Business? • What Are My Interests? • What are My Passions? Now that we’re properly introspected, let’s continue with: WHO’S YOUR TARGET MARKET? To whom do you intend to offer ...
Views: 1120 - Stop Trying to be Perfect: How to Let Go of Being the Best and Find What Makes You Amazing - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Holly McKinleyUgh. The P word. Perfectionism is the death of progress. There is a time for incubation and quiet creation. And then there is a time to put it out in the world and see if it flies. And in between the two is where the P word lurks. "I just want it to be perfect." How many times has that ...
Views: 1011 - Of Passion and Success - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Rob WhiteDo you ever get a fleeting memory of how you used to feel when you were a kid; that incredible feeling of freedom and passion for trying new things? Life seemed so exciting. It is okay to want that again. It’s not the good old days that you want – it’s the passion for trying new things with a ...
Views: 1832(3 votes) - Did You Meet Your 2012 Professional Development Goals? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Helen ThammHope that wasn’t a stress producing question. I learned some time ago that an all-or-nothing answer is probably not the most productive one! For 2012 I committed to fourteen both professional and work/life balance goals. Totally completing all fourteen of them, did not happen! I did complete ...
Views: 983 - DO YOU TRUST YOURSELF? 7 TIPS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Ann O`BrienGetting intuitive guidance is one thing, but acting on it is quite another. Many of you have confided in me that you hear voices, have dreams that come true, or have hunches that you do not always follow.How do you build the confidence to follow your hunches? And, more importantly, how do you ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Breaking Through To Balance - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Amethyst WyldfyreBeing in balance in all areas of our lives is a perennial topic for discussion and contemplation. Often we may find ourselves over-committed, under-rested, over-fed yet under nourished, generally or very specifically unhealthy in some way and the key to clarity and wellness turns out to be that ...
Views: 846 - A Bounty of Blessings - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Amethyst WyldfyreBlessings like butterflies come to us and often catch us unawares. How many times have we heard the words "Count your blessings!"? When we take the time to become consciously aware, to slow down, to breathe, we are able to make the space in our lives to truly acknowledge all the many ways that ...
Views: 1245 - How to Rekindle Your Lost Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from TJ PhilpottFinding or replenishing your lost motivation can be a difficult task for anybody and especially internet marketers during the holiday seasons! With holiday 'spirit' in the air comes many distractions that make it hard to stay motivated which can be the kiss of death for the business of many ...
Views: 2381 - It's Not Exactly Your Fault: The Surprising Truth About Why You Don't Follow Through - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Steve LevinsonI have some good news for you. You're off the hook. Poor follow through is not exactly your fault. You've been relying on faulty equipment. Poor follow through is caused primarily by the mixed up way the normal mind is designed. Although we humans are endowed with impressive intelligence ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - How to Defeat Procrastination and Get More Done - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Steve LevinsonLet’s face it, procrastination sucks. It’s exhausting, stressful, and it can do a number on your self-esteem. Even though you eventually finish most of the unpleasant tasks you put off, you pay dearly for having postponed them. It takes lots of extra energy to avoid doing something you know ...
Views: 2723(2 votes) - The Win-Win-Win - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joe VitaleA little-known secret to attracting success in all areas of life is to look for the win-win-win in every relationship. •I don’t want to win but have the other side lose. •I don’t want just a win-win, either, though both sides winning is pretty cool. •I want to complete the circuit with ...
Views: 1049 - Anger and Frustration as States of Mind - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joey PoltorAnger and Frustration as States of Mind - By: Joey Poltor First of all, not having a support system that is on board with your goals is toxic and secondly, state of mind is a HUGE aspect of success. Read this and then stop and imagine. The last time you got angry, really angry, why did you ...
Views: 2654 - Help To Feel More Motivated - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonEveryone, from time to time, feels sluggish and slow. You have things to do but you don't quite feel ready to do them. You don't feel that you have all of the energy you need to get the job done. In fact, you probably don't even want to get started on the jobs and search around for a myriad ...
Views: 1106 - Security Jobs & Fire Safety Jobs – Admiration guaranteed! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Lynn C. WiseEveryone wants to be admired at one point or the other in their life. In a busy world, we seldom get opportunities to do such tasks that get people to admire us. There is a choice of picking up a career that gives us a chance to be admired. Security officer jobs and fire safety jobs are such ...
Views: 987 - Turn your Regrets into Realised Dreams in 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Andrew HortonAre you going to continue to allow regrets to replace your dreams in 2013? Or are you going to do things differently this time around? It is time to wrestle back control of your life and to finally make a difference next year. The only thing holding you away from realising your dreams is your ...
Views: 723 - How To Become A Successful Person: Three Key Factors In Your Success Development - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Tony BurnellHave you been told if you work hard you will be successful - your success development will take care of itself? Have you tried that and it has not worked? Do you wonder why? The world is full of hard working people who struggle all their lives and never really make much progress. If we want ...
Views: 3932 - Finding A Great Motivational Speaker - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Williams BistlineHave you recently been expected to plan your company's next major event? You could feel overwhelmed thinking of this all being on your shoulders. You'd like to do everything in your power to turn this event a success. For making any event or large meeting a success, think about hiring your ...
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