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Pain may sometimes be the reason why people change.
Flunking grades make us realize that we need to study.
Debts remind us we need to earn more money.
Being humiliated gives us the ‘push’ to speak up and fight for ourselves to save our face from the next embarrassments.
It may be a ... Views: 1455
The true leader is the one who is more self motivated out of the group. If you can’t motivate yourself there is no way that you will be able to motivate subordinates. Sometimes the leader motivates by actions rather than words. When you look at the leader on athletic teams you will note that ... Views: 1455
Ancient legend foretold of a sacred time of renewal of the human spirit. The Muses of Inspiration granted a blessing on earth and created a window of time when human beings can create a fresh start. During this phase, all the mistakes, regrets, missed opportunities and errors in judgment are ... Views: 1454
What does it take to keep persistent with your goals in life? Motivation and Inspiration.
A number of years ago I had a friend who was making a lot of money with a network marketing business. She and her husband built their business to one of the highest income levels in the company. Then ... Views: 1454
Once upon a time there was a song, The Glamorous Life by Sheila E.? I loved that song. It’s probably one of the reasons glamour is instilled in my brain. So what does it take to live a glamorous life? The lyrics resonate with me “she’s got a lot on her mind, big thoughts and big dreams”. Sounds ... Views: 1454
We all know how the internet and social media are providing a platform for many talented and skilled artists around the globe. If you look at the global stats of youtubers you will get to know that there are so many people who have made a separate name and fame from YouTube Channels and other ... Views: 1453
I participated in a duathlon last week. It was a 2-mile run followed by a 10-mile bike ride and finally a 2-mile run. After 64 minutes and 35 seconds I was done. I was sweaty and tired. I got a medal (we all did). I know it was an accomplishment. I trained for it. Now here's the part ... Views: 1452
There is a duel currently going on in tennis. Novak Djokovic is pushing Rafael Nadal out of the spotlight. Rafael Nadal is the current world champion, holding the French Open Title for the past five years. Up until now Nadal has been the one to watch. Simply put, Djokovic has been amazing on the ... Views: 1452
If you had the choice, would you rather forego in-person networking in favor of something that’s less unnerving and more enjoyable? So, what makes us shy away from, or downplay who we “truly” are during networking… that it feels like “selling”? The good news is, you can eliminate your pattern of ... Views: 1451
When someone feels good, they may be drawn to things they wouldn’t be drawn to if they felt bad. What this shows is how much of an impact one’s mood has on their life and that this is not something one can simply overlook.
However, if one is committed to something, they might be able to ... Views: 1451
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
When you find yourself in a rat race of getting ahead of others and impressing people, you tend to portray yourself as someone you are not. You say things ... Views: 1450
Organisation is a group of people working together to achieve a common goal. We observe that these group of people can increase to any number and many companies now have number of employees in thousands. Human Resource Management is a process to organise and to conduct employees related actions ... Views: 1448
I am always astounded by the things that start happening in my life when I teach The Artists Way Book Study Groups how to integrate EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) into their creative process. The Artists Way, by Julia Cameron is a classic book for anyone who wants to open themselves up to ... Views: 1448
In the pursuit of happiness, the Chinese has devised a way to decipher the luck of a person. Whether he or she can be lucky for marriage, career, wealth or health depends on the configuration of the heavenly stems and earthly branches.
The heavenly stems display the face value of the person ... Views: 1447
Today I shipped a copy of my new book SECOND CHANCES to an inmate in prison. Seems that someone cared enough about this man to want to send him a Christmas present – the gift of potential – the gift of how to turn Adversity into Opportunity – the gift of how to change your life.
As I ... Views: 1447
It is a gorgeous July day here in Northern Iowa and I plan to be outside working on my acreage. It does not really seem like work (Just like my Online Company) since I will be outside enjoying the summer. I have 5.5 acres to mow and tend to, but when I am finished ‘I’ think it is breathtaking ... Views: 1444
So many of us find ourselves agreeing to do things even when it is detrimental to us. Having said “Yes” we find ourselves flying around, stressed and resentful. Creating a great relationship with yourself where you treat yourself as well as you treat others (no better, no worse) is vital for a ... Views: 1444
I first began rowing seasonally, only during the fair weather months. I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to row in the winter.
After a couple of years, watching other people row all year long, I made the decision to become a recreational rower. Now I had the opportunity to row any ... Views: 1443
There are numerous things that you ought to learn rapidly amid a great time. The fundamental one is the means by which to wind up being a good workplace leader, since that will be of key significance for your business. The fundamental one is the means by which to wind up plainly a good workplace ... Views: 1442
“Plan for the worst and Hope for the best”
You must have probably heard this quote.
Unfortunately many people go just opposite. They make plan where they consider all situations and factors in their favor.
Being optimistic is very good but not while you are planning. Making a workable plan ... Views: 1440
The condition of being motivated is the key by which humans achieve their goals in life. The correct motivational speaker can have a great impact upon your day-to-day life and drive you through success.
The role of a motivational speaker may be difficult to comprehend, meaning the action and ... Views: 1440
How do you handle the pressure?
In March 2007, I left work at about five o’clock eager to get home, turn on the television, make my favorite brand of hot Chai, relax and just enjoy my life.
It was a pretty normal afternoon or so I thought!
After many years of driving my 13 year old car, ... Views: 1439
In everyday life anybody is capable of making a difference in their community, it doesn’t have to be the prominent civic leader, politician or business tycoon, any he or she can seize the initiative. Superheroes need not be all flash and regal, it could just be the down to earth everyday guy or ... Views: 1439
What is the price you are prepared to pay for your dream to come true?
I'll tell you what I'm NOT prepared to sacrifice: my health, my marriage, my values, my integrity.
Everything else is up for grabs. That means writing articles on weekends while hubby surfs the internet. That means ... Views: 1438
Whatever changes you want to make in your life you will find some aspects of change easy and some aspects of change difficult.
The easy bit is working out that you need to change. That increasing sense of frustration, that growing sense of unease or just a general awareness of unhappiness, ... Views: 1437
There is something very empowering about realizing that we control our own life.
When we recognize that our thoughts become our reality,
we also recognize that we have the power to create the exact life that we want.
This can be a wonderful feeling - and it can also be a scary feeling. ... Views: 1436
Am I making the right choice?
Should I change directions and line of work, or should I look for another job?
When things are not what you used to know, and difficult times surround you at every turn, it is normal that you start questioning yourself and your motivation.
BUT it is then that you ... Views: 1435
We reach the unreachable by making it happen little by little, is like walking in front of a dragon, waiting for the best conditions in order to walk very slowly in front of him. But in the path to success, what is the meaning of slowly? We are going to illustrate it here.
One of the most ... Views: 1435
"While this is tough, I am a whole lot tougher." James Loehr
How fast you go out at the beginning of a race is a personal decision. Some athletes end up giving away that control without even realizing what they’re doing. Quickly you are caught up in the energy of those around you. When you ... Views: 1435
We all face the moments where we lose inspiration and excitement for what we do. Usually we focus on employee engagement but it affects as much the entrepreneurs, and business owners as the leaders of a team, department or organization. According to a 2015 Gallup study, only 32% of the American ... Views: 1433
Most conscientious partners want the best for their newborn child, adopted child and even their “furry” four-legged kids. How you choose to set up the emotional environment for bringing baby into the world is not only one of the dynamics to the structure of your child’s emotional awareness, but ... Views: 1433
Why not DO what you want to DO?
This is part of the BE, DO, HAVE series….
This is to help you find your happiness, your purpose, your dream. Find what motivates you to do what you truly love doing.
If you keep doing what you have always done you will keep getting what you have always ... Views: 1433
Decades ago — way back in the mid 1980s — I interviewed Stuart Wilde, metaphysical rogue and author of numerous New Age self-help books, such as The Trick to Money Is Having Some, Infinite Self, and The Quickening.
One of Stuart Wilde's books
I was struggling back then, but wrote freelance ... Views: 1432
My clients frequently ask me how to find happiness. Over the years I've noticed that a common characteristic of people who are happy is having a strong awareness of who we are and where we are going. Self-awareness is a deep understanding of who we are. It literally impacts how we treat ... Views: 1432
SHARING IDEAS
An incredible revolution is taking place and it is not always for money but is fuelled by passion. This amazing revolution is the worldwide accessibility of videos and how people are viewing them, creating their videos in response and in effect upping the ante in a particular ... Views: 1432
Author Lynn Anderson tells the story about a shipload of travelers 350 years ago who landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward ... Views: 1431
People learn faster and better in training sessions that are motivational. We would like to cover some skills that trainers can use to make their classroom sessions more motivational. We will look at the principal sources of training related-motivation. We will also review specific techniques ... Views: 1430
What should you do when nothing seems to be going your way? How can you get past those endless times of nagging doubt that just keep lingering in the back of your mind? Where do you turn when you run into a “brick wall?” These are all questions I’ve faced and get asked often when speaking to ... Views: 1429
"To achieve in sports you first have to have a dream, and then you must act on that dream. The best athletes are those who truly enjoy what they are doing and display a tremendous amount of work ethic. They continue to persevere in spite of setbacks and never lose sight of their ultimate goal." ... Views: 1429
Excerpt from 7 Proven Laws of Success to Live
a Prosperous Life – by John Di Lemme
I want you to say this out loud right now, “I love closing!” You can close the door on poverty with a decisive mindset of “always be opening.” You must always be opening relationships. Each and every ... Views: 1428
R: Relationships, Revival, Restoration, and Responses
Business is all about relationships. One great way to build those relationships is to pick up the phone and call your clients. Talk to them. Ask them how they’re doing and tell them how you can assist them in solving a problem that ... Views: 1428
“My goal is always to inspire my readers to want – no, demand – more out of life. After reading this article, you’ll feel encouraged, inspired, and focused. I want you to be empowered to change the world in which you live – empowered to change you!”
Getting motivated is challenging alone, ... Views: 1427
Sooner or later all of us question the meaning of life. The sooner we get to it, the better chance we have of finding a satisfactory answer. As a therapist I watch many of my clients pass through stages of personal growth. Once they work through the issues that have held them back, they often ... Views: 1427
As many already know getting motivated to do certain things can be very challenging. This lack of motivation may be due to several reasons any of which serve as an obstacle keeping us from taking action. Since life is NOT a spectator sport and there are things that need to be done it is ... Views: 1426
Why is it so hard to step into our own power? Why do so many of us have such a hard time claiming our talents and shouting them from the rooftops? We have no problem tooting our loved ones’ horns, yet when it comes to tooting our own, we suddenly become mute.
On what page in the “How to be ... Views: 1424
:advice for students regarding the importance and necessity
of regular exercise
Exercise has many benefits. It can:
•?Increase your strength and energy
•?Lift your mood when you feel down
•?Make your body look better and more toned
•?Help you maintain a healthy weight or lose excess body ... Views: 1424
POSITIVE POWER
1. When you have a choice as to who you can associate with – choose people who are positive, who can help you positively and who give you an energy boost when they are around. Be with people who you are proud of, people you admire and people who like and respect you.
2. ... Views: 1422
Motivation is a funny thing. It seems to come and go. But when you know the secret of how to motivate yourself, life gets a lot easier. It becomes less of a challenge. When you use the 3 goal setting strategies that follow, you can be sure that staying motivated will no longer be a ... Views: 1422
Matthew, the owner of a computer services company, greeted me at his office door with a big smile. It was the first week of January and he'd completed his 2012 goals worksheet. He was excited to share with me the vision he'd created for himself and his business. But three weeks later, when I ... Views: 1421