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- How Do You Love the Work That You Do? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Matthew FerryHow do you love the work that you do? So often the work that you are doing doesn’t feel like it is necessarily your life’s purpose. And yet, you were drawn to this work. If you’re interested in finding work that is your life purpose, and you don’t feel like you are there yet, there is a way to ...
Views: 1529 - The Doorway Technique for Problem Solving and Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kenneth VandreThe Doorway Technique, based on the idea that obstacles can be seen as doorways if viewed in the right way, is a simple and powerful stress-reduction, emotional-release and problem-solving tool. After a particularly stressful day at work a few years ago, I sat on my bed and did cathartic ...
Views: 1529(4 votes) - Crossing Bridges Between You and Your Goal - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Jan BolickAll kinds of things can stand between us and the accomplishment of our goals. We have little control - actually no control - over these obstacles. All we can control is how we deal with them. Here’s a story (I was told it’s true) about a creative approach to dealing with an obstacle - an ...
Views: 1528(4 votes) - Lead by Example: Leadership in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffDramatic change has descended upon leaders and the workforce due to the social media revolution. The warp speed shift of workplace communications, interaction and information exchange is causing chaos, mistrust and poor face-to-face communications. This change is forcing leadership to think and ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Road To Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Paul Finck“The road to success is not a smooth way; but it is a rugged path, filled with obstacles which can only be surmounted by patient toil.” – Ellen G. White Some people believe that success has a step by step procedure you may follow for you to be able to succeed. Real success is not ...
Views: 1525 - Using the Fear of Failure to Motivate You - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottIn most cases the fear of failure 'intimidates' people and this is why it can turn so many away from their intentions or goals! On the other hand this same fear can also help strengthen or renew your motivation as well! People often use the benefits they will experience if they successfully ...
Views: 1525 - Attitude Training, Part 4 - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Michael MurphySo how does a tall, skinny kid who was an emotional misfit turn his life around and begin to live his dreams? Coach McCord asked me that question. He had a long history as a teacher who helped to fashion the character and feed the knowledge of seventh and eighth grade kids in the ...
Views: 1524 - Doing Impossible Things - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Susan Merz AndersonAround this time each year I've found it helpful to spend some time writing out the intentions I have for the upcoming year. Sometimes I use them in an almost daily, structured way to create the results I want; while other years I write them once and tuck them away with only an occasional ...
Views: 1524 - Find Your Fire and They Will Watch You Burn - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Thom King10 steps to finding and keeping your passion John Wesley, an eighteenth century theologian said, “When you set yourself on fire, people will come and see you burn.” Under Wesley's direction, many of his congregation became leaders in many social justice issues of the day including prison reform ...
Views: 1524 - ***Don’t think about the green elephant? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Steve ScottIn the book, “Wings To Fly” I explore the value of talking positively. At first, you would think that talking positively is straight forward. It is. Yet, with many things that seem obvious including positive talk, we fail to realize that what we may think is positive is actually negative. An ...
Views: 1522 - ***Indifference - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Steve ScottOne of the enemies from within that can stop your progress and success is indifference. In “Wings To Fly” I look at the disease that is indifference. Indifference occurs because people don’t think that something matters. That is certainly true of many things. Yet when you start having an ...
Views: 1522 - Unleash Your Desires...From Here to Reality - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre you ready to unleash your deepest desires? The time is now. Every one is born with desire. Desire is the impulse of life and a spiritual gift that lives in your heart. Desire sparks the flow and expansion of life through you. It is the power that calls forth that which you desire into ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - What's YOUR Biggest Challenge for the New Year? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurIn the past month I've been checking in with my clients about how far they've come and where they want to go next. We've been focusing on what matters to them most as they look forward to 2015. Aleesha is looking for meaningful work. She tells me that education jobs are scarce, and indeed ...
Views: 1522 - Time - The Greatest Gift To Those You Love - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JMom, can I borrow the car? Dad, can I have some money for the movies? Honey, what's for dinner? Life is full of wanting things from people and trying to get people to do things for us. That just seems to be the way things are these days. And many of the things that we need or want are ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - How to Regain Your Inspiration For Blogging - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour inspiration is the most important asset you have and something every good blogger must safeguard against losing! Quite simply once your blog goes live online you will be writing a lot and without the proper inspiration your motivation will fade and your platform will shrivel up into digital ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Increasing Productivity - 5 Tips for Looking at the Big Picture & Improving Your Overall Effectiveness - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Karel MurrayHave you ever concentrated on something so hard that the world seems to recede into the background? Like when you see a blemish on your chin and it begins to take on the dimensions of a quarter? Or when you are shuffling through a business proposal that you must deliver that day to an ...
Views: 1520(4 votes) - Effective Motivation Techniques To Unlock Your DREAM Life!... - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Ishmail DownesDo you have your own motivation techniques? Better still, do you actually use them?... Being able to motivate yourself is a very difficult thing to attempt, but yet it is so important to achieving the meaningful stuff in life. By putting into practice the simple techniques within this ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - TO DO OR NOT TO DO - 3 KEY QUESTIONS - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheWhen undertaking a new venture, there’s a simple but powerful tool that will help you achieve several worthwhile goals: • Assess new possible projects • Improve the design of the way forward • Enhance confidence in producing successful outcomes Whether you are embarking on a project of ...
Views: 1519(3 votes) - Micro-Managing, Keeping a Lid on Your Organization’s Growth! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizCould the idea of keeping a lid on your organization’s growth be a real sustainable paradigm? Today’s economic climate demands innovation and greater creativity to solve current problems. Fortunately, all of our organizations can tap into the diversity of thought that resides within our human ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - SEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from William CottringerSEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY By Bill Cottringer "Always recognize that human individuals are ends, and do not use them as means to your end." ~Immanuel Kant. There are seven “sins” that plague all managers from time to time and which even the best MBA trained managers ...
Views: 1518 - Become Recession Proof: How To Thrive During A Poor Economy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from ASHA TYSONThey call it a "recession". On any given day you can hear the media and societal buzz of concern. The economists and stockbrokers give us the scoop with confidence and authoritative certainty. And the message is clear: The whole country is going bankrupt and you should be scared. The ...
Views: 1517 - Consistency Trumps Commitment: Focus on Loving the Results, Not The Activity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroRecently, I was preparing the garbage and recycling to bring to the curb for pick up, and my husband was watching me and chuckled "It's so funny. You really like doing the recycling, don't you?" I stopped and thought about it, and then replied, "I don't necessarily like the activity, but I love ...
Views: 1517 - What Is Your Crown Jewel for Success? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIn the world of business there are limitations or restrictions of which you need to be aware when you want to achieve goals and ultimately succeed. There are some things that just, well, fall into place without compromise. Curious what restrictions need to be in place for you to succeed? Great! ...
Views: 1517 - 3 Things You Need to Understand Before Designing a Vehicle Wrap - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Grace RiveraThere are a lot of ways to advertise your product, through television, billboards, leaflets, brochures, business signs, and even vehicle wraps. Advertising your product is a big factor in order for your business to succeed. So, as a business person, you need to think of a unique yet effective ...
Views: 1516 - Achieving Goals: 5 Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Odds of Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortA goal is a target on which you aim your focus and put your time and effort into the process of achieving. There are five steps essential in guiding you toward achieving and realizing your goals. Achieving a goal can take longer and require more commitment than you realize or might imagine. ...
Views: 1516 - Motivation for 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Maria KhalifeIf you basically don’t want to do something, no one or no thing can motivate you to do it. Your motivation comes from inside you only. In our society today, we have developed the habit of deferring the blame for what happens in our lives to another: She made me do it. My boss didn’t provide ...
Views: 1516 - *** Stuck in a Creative Rut? You May Be Following Fools Rules - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteLife is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life. Whether you realize it or not you guide your life, make your choices, based upon a set of rules you selected for yourself in early childhood. These rules were based on misinterpretation ...
Views: 1515 - 3 Keys To Self Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Bridgette BoudreauxHave you ever had a day when nothing goes as planned? You’ve missed deadlines, late to meetings, the car won’t start, traffic is awful or your kid is ill and can’t attend school when you must make an important presentation and you have no alternative child care! You are experiencing anxiety and ...
Views: 1515 - Employed for Life & Never Out of Work - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Krystal KuehnThank God every morning when you get up that you have something which must be done, whether you like it or not. Work breeds a hundred virtues that idleness never knows. ~Charles Kingsley Work keeps our minds occupied. It forces us to set and meet goals that lead to a sense of ...
Views: 1515(9 votes) - Planting the Seeds - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Paul FinckThe old saying says that April showers bring May flowers. However, what happens if you didn’t plant anything? It’s really hard for something to grow when you don’t plant. Of course this is just an analogy and yet it absolutely applies to your life as well. What are you putting out ...
Views: 1514 - What Do You See - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Adebola Oni“All improvement in your life begins with an improvement in your mental pictures – Brian Tracy” I once watched the advert of a bank and it opened with a POWERFUL question. What was the question? “When you look into your future, what do you see?” This question ...
Views: 1514 - Interesting ways to celebrate teachers’ appreciation week - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Jessica RobinsonTeachers not only play a significant role in the lives of their students, but also in the development and progress of the entire world. Thus, all of us owe a big thanks to these candelabras of knowledge, who have helped us in becoming what we are today, both in the personal as well as the ...
Views: 1512 - Motivating Children: to push, pull or inspire? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperMotivated people do get better results there’s no doubt about that. Motivation probably counts for more than ability because persistence, effort and problem solving are key skills to overcome challenge and stay focused on your goals. So where does motivation come from and can you help children ...
Views: 1512 - Ryan Hall Ready to Set a New Record in the Chicago Marathon - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Loren Fogelman“When you trust yourself you can make it.” Geoffrey Mutai What was once impossible is now possible. History has shown that to be true over and over again. The imagination sparks new ideas. Grab hold of an idea then continue to believe it is possible. Gradually the steps to achieve a goal ...
Views: 1512 - Concrete Ideas on How To Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachStress is just a part of life and can be found no matter where in the world you go. Is stress merely part of the inescapable human condition? Are we as a species chronically worried and unhappy or does bad luck simply find us wherever we are? It’s not practical to believe that we are battling ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Beating Yourself Up for Mistakes is Like Pressuring Yourself to Fail - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Young KimMy client, Lilly, came to me recently came to me feeling defeated. Her job with her boyfriend is going fine, but she said that she feels like a failure. I asked her what made her feel that way. Lilly talked about describe how frustrating it was that she hadn't paid off her students loans yet. ...
Views: 1510(7 votes) - The Tremendous Gift Of Fear: Holding Onto the Past Will Block Your Potential - by Submitted on Oct 28, 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: 1508 - How Just An Extra Minute A Day Can Make A Difference To Any Area Of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from William SimmonsAs a health practitioner I am always hearing from my patients that they don't have enough time to exercise or do stretches or any of the other things I recommend so I decided to see how easy it would be to increase the amount of exercise I participated in. So, a couple of months ago I stupidly ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Morning Motivation: It’s OK to Make Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing standing in the way of happiness for many people is long-held guilt over something that happened days, weeks, months, or even years ago. A twinge of guilt can be very useful in letting us know that we took a wrong turn somewhere, but long-held guilt offers absolutely no benefit at ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - The Truth About Believing - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Richard BrookeOne of the biggest challenges I face in teaching people the Art of Self Motivation is leading them to understand how you and I learn to believe. By the Mach II definition, a vision is not a vision unless you have some belief that it is inevitable. Otherwise, it is nothing more than a wish, at ...
Views: 1506 - How to Find Self Confidence and Develop Motivation Online. - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Ash RehnHave you ever decided to make a major change in your life, a change that you feel totally committed to making, only to find after a few weeks, days or perhaps only hours, all your good intentions have been scuttled and you are back to where you were? Perhaps you have made a New Years ...
Views: 1504(3 votes) - Instilling Pride ~ A Key to Eliciting Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Michael BeckEliciting excellence in others is the essence of leadership, and one of the most effective means of eliciting excellence is to instill a sense of pride in those around us. Instilling pride has a myriad of benefits - quality of work and workmanship improves, creativity and innovation ...
Views: 1504(4 votes) - Change your belief system - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Ozias MucheriwaMillions upon millions are going through life crawling upon their hands and knees, defeated and dejected. Many people wail in poverty and wonder if there could be some magic formula that can be employed to extricate them from the entanglement of lack. As they search for the truth sometimes they ...
Views: 1503(6 votes) - Momentum In The New Year - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Mark Ivar MyhreHow can we change? How can we make this new year better than the last? Let me offer one suggestion: Learn what responsibility really means. See, if you're like I used to be, you may believe responsibility equals pain, punishment, shame, blame, martyr, burdens, duty, obligation and ...
Views: 1503 - Express yourself - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Michele Howe Clarke, MBAColors are everywhere just have a look around. Mother Nature presents you with an array of the rainbow every day, from the pink of the sunrise to the green of the grass. When you wear colors you speak to and express your power. Each color has the potential to bring something different to your ...
Views: 1502 - An Exercise to Help You Find and Get What You Want - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaWhat do you want? Take a moment. Really think about it. I mean it. Don’t just keep reading on without taking the time to answer that question. Stop now and seriously consider the question – what do you want? Do you know the main reason why people do not get what they want? They have never ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Becoming an Everyday Hero - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanHave you ever dreamed of being a hero? Raise your hand! Come on, don’t be shy. . . ‘fess up! Doesn’t everyone at some point or other in their lives aspire to be a hero, even if it might be to accomplish just one huge, glorious feat of goodness? Who hasn’t had a daydream about ...
Views: 1500(4 votes) - How Do You Stay Motivated: Passion or Productivity? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellI recently read an article that really got my attention. It asserted that in order to move forward in life and be successful, don’t rely on passion–in fact, the author went so far as to say passion as a force to keep you moving in a successful direction is a lie. His premise was that passion ...
Views: 1499 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Magic of Thinking BIG (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Mind Power, David Schwartz, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Inspirational Books. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1499 - What Do Your Rituals Reveal About You? - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Anita AlleyneLast year Freya bought a house about twenty minutes drive from where she used to live. While she loved her new home, she missed her frequent visits to a local store, where she bought organic teas, spices and oils. Until recently Freya also visited Auntie, who lived in a residential home near ...
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