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- Success Affirmations To Help Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from John CarinciMy Success Affirmations: Today I am born anew. Today is the most important day of my life because it represents the glorious and first day of my new life. I now understand that I alone control my destiny, my success or my failure in this wondrous world of opportunity. Am I now capable, ...
Views: 1163 - Spring Is Here So Get In Gear! Five Easy Things You Can Do To Get Motivated Using The Law Of Attraction! - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarThe Spring air is here! This is the time to get inspired, motivated, determined, disciplined and driven! Is there something you've been putting off doing or changing about your current life situation? Are you in an O.K. place in your life, but you vision much more? Have you hit rock bottom and ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - What’s The Difference Between A BUCKET LIST Item & A PERSONAL STANDARD? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Travis BellI believe there is a really simple difference between a Personal Standard and something that goes on your Bucket List. See, a Personal Standard is the bar you set for yourself to never drop below. It’s your line-in-the-sand that you never cross and if you do, you are the first one to get ...
Views: 1364 - Are You ‘Toward’ Motivated or ‘Away-From’ Motivated? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Travis BellThe headline says it all, doesn’t it? Just by reading it, you’ve probably already concluded what it’s all about and maybe, just maybe, which one is your most dominate, yes? Let me explain… There are 2 types of motivation: TOWARD & AWAY-FROM. Both can be highly effective in getting you motivated ...
Views: 2487 - ROYALTY AND REALITY - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs the eyes of the world focus on the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton I tip my hat (or should that be fascinator?) to an outstanding performance by the Brits. They are SO all about pomp and ceremony. And we are SO intrigued we’ve been watching it for months. Why? In this ...
Views: 1309 - Measuring Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Karen KleinwortMeasuring Motivation When it comes to finding motivation to achieve our goals, there are some of us who just naturally have it—and then there are others who struggle to locate and embrace it. As a person who is always highly motivated, I do find there are certain days when I wonder to where my ...
Views: 2135 - Attraction Movies And Visualization Tools - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Fred wilsonIt has only been relatively recently that attraction movies and visualization tools have been developed and are having a marked impact in the lives of many people. The general population however is not aware of what they are or how they function. Like any new technology there is often some ...
Views: 1473 - One Tough Mudder, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Doug GradyOne Tough Mudder, by Doug Grady On Saturday, March 12th I completed my first Tough Mudder in Cedartown, GA. Modeled after British Special Forces training, it was a grueling course with 18 obstacles in the North Georgia mountains. When I first wrote about Tough Mudder I was convinced that the ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Do You Need a Personal Development Plan? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonThe question "Do I need a personal development plan?" is a hard one to answer, because it's not as simple a question as it seems. When someone asks me this, what they usually mean is, "Do I need to sit down and plan out everything I'm going to do to create a new life?" The answer to that ...
Views: 1662 - Deciding How I Live - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonOne of my favorite Point of Grace songs (and my absolute favorite until recently), "How You Live," makes the case that what matters is not what you do or who you know, but how you live. Now, I absolutely believe that. In fact, I've recently given up my freelance writing career to write ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - 7 Tips for an Effective Personal Development Plan - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIt's one thing to create a personal development plan; if you search on Google you'll find no shortage of articles and other resources purporting to help you create such a plan. It's quite another thing to create an effective personal development plan, one that helps you reach your goals and ...
Views: 4094 - Making Life Changes that Work - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonWhen I talk about making life changes, I like to specify that I’m talking about real change—permanent, lasting change, not a quick fix or something you do for a while and then revert to the old ways. The fact is, making serious change in your life can be a lot like going on a diet—you do it ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Do you want to change your life? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonNo, I mean, do you REALLY want to change your life? How to Start Making Life Changes Now Many people say they want to change their lives. They complain about their jobs, their spouses, their kids, their problems. But they don't really want to change. What they want is for their lives to ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - 5 Powerful Tips for Stopping Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonMany of us struggle with procrastination; you’re not alone. And you are not alone in thinking that it will never end. The good news is, you can begin stopping procrastination now. It won’t end immediately, but you can start the process now. These 5 tips will help you begin. 1. Make a ...
Views: 2320(1 vote) - Is Now a Good Time to Stop Procrastination? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIf you fight a (sometimes) losing battle with procrastination every day, and your life feels like a disaster area, you may be questioning the title of this article. “Is now a good time? When else would be a good time?” “Is now a good time? No, three months ago would have been a good time, but ...
Views: 1369 - Is Procrastination Ruining Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIf you are a chronic procrastinator, you probably have horror stories about procrastination. Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, knowing that you need to work on a project, even getting angry emails or instant messages from your boss or a client, missing a deadline at that very ...
Views: 6733 - 4 Steps to Finding Courage - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesWe all have had to face very difficult challenges, make life changing decisions or pull our boot straps up and pick a direction. Baby Boomers, those over fifty, are beginning to face the onset of creating their future and dealing with retirement issues. This is new territory for this ...
Views: 2378 - Writing For Positive Emotional Health - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise Cook"Stop Momma, stop. I'm burning up, I'm on Fire". This was to be the title of my first book when I first decided to write it back in 1992. It refers to the episode when my mother had each of my four brothers hold a limb as I lay across her bed, and she proceeded to beat me 'till I urinated and ...
Views: 1268 - Rory McIlroy's Big Breakthrough - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Loren Fogelman"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: 1427 - How to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesHow to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking Dr. Stephen Jones Deciding to become a speaker can be one of the most exciting aspects of a professional’s career. It’s amazing how something so enjoyable can ignite fear at the same time. Your fears can come from many different directions. Some ...
Views: 1240 - Is Video Production a key for online business? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Fred WilleyVideo production, or videography, is the art and service of videotaping, editing, and distributing a finished video product. This can include television production, commercial video production, corporate and event videos and special-interest home video. A video production can range in size from ...
Views: 649 - How to Make Friends If You’re Shy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuA lot of people are shy and this proves to be an impediment in making friends. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The fact is you can make friends despite being shy. If you’re shy, making conversation with new people and building friendships can be problematic. Sometimes, it may seem like ...
Views: 2980 - Attain Personal Growth by Getting Yourself Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Mervyn gohEmpower Yourself by Getting and Staying Motivated Have you ever set a Goal (like slimming regime, business plan) at one point and find yourself losing motivation at the other? If you recall, in life, you will be facing this type of happenings numerous times because giving up or quitting has ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - How To Get Your Mojo Back - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIt's not good to feel that you have lost your mojo. Your enthusiasm has gone, there's no excitement, no sparkle. It's hard to get going and everything seems to drag. The feeling of motivation is just a distant memory. You can lose your mojo for work, your relationship or for life in ...
Views: 2927 - Mentoring Program – Find the Guiding Light for Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Business BankingSocrates mentored Plato. Plato mentored Aristotle. And Aristotle mentored Alexander the Great. The conclusion? To be successful, you need a guiding light, a direction, a mentor. If you are planning to start up your own small enterprise, or have started it, to make it successful, it’s a good idea ...
Views: 826 - Learn How to Use Weight Loss Motivation Skills - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael Locklear“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” -Mark Twain Motivation is the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's the crucial element ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Supporters vs. Cheerleaders - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimYou will always run into people who will doubt your abilities and your talents. On one hand, you should never turn a deaf ear to feedback, even if it is destructive feedback. Their honesty might be the only way of making sure you're not being delusional about your talents. At the same time, ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - Turn Your Weaknesses into Strengths - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Imakando MushoEvery one of us has an attribute to our characters that we do not like and are constantly trying to change. Sometimes we go to great lengths buying ourselves stashes and stashes of self improvement books, attending seminar after seminar and paying outrageous consultation fees for psychologists, ...
Views: 1328 - ***Team Building Events-How to Choose the Best Corporate Team Building Event - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Doug StaneartTeam Building Events (and specifically how to choose the best, most appropriate, team building event) for your group or situation can be extremely difficult because of... Hello?! Team Building Event Companies! If you Google "Team Building Events," you will get results from every type of activity ...
Views: 10559(5 votes) - Workplace Spirituality - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Waqqas AlviWe must understand the reason why we are here in this world. There is a reason, a purpose of us being here because without a purpose we will not exist. There is a purpose for which we were created and connected with each other. This purpose connects us, pulls, guides, thrives us and it is the ...
Views: 2413(4 votes) - The Three Important Cs of "Selling" Your Service - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Kaya SingerI talk to lots of entrepreneurs who say they don't like selling and they won't acknowledge this important aspect of their business. They figure that people will just gladly offer them money and they won't have to ask for it. Most of these people are also struggling to make ends meet because ...
Views: 1266 - An Inward Journey ~ An Awesome Tool for You to Use to Get New Results in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Kelly CanullWhy do I keep getting the same results in my life even though I am asking for something new to show up? You see, deep within you there are many belief systems that are magnetically calling forth experiences in your life that you subconsciously asked to have. These experiences once served you, ...
Views: 820 - Ways to Help You in Find Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dion DalyIt may be simple to say that you are ready to take certain steps in discovering your goal. But once you have decided to do something towards your goal, you will soon recognize that nothing is truly easy when it comes to this. There are a lot of things to think about and matters to be sorted ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - What are the Advantages of Motivation and Inspiration? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Steve LimPeople will typically perform their best if they have enough motivation and inspiration. They are the kind of people who prefer to do things correctly and deliver well. Research indicates an individual has a greater chance at succeeding in any effort when they have some motivation and ...
Views: 1052 - Motivation and Inspiration-The Eye of the Tiger - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Nil CelenDo you have something in your life, which empowers you to succeed? Everyone has something which turns the fire on inside. I guess you have at least one. It can be anything. • It can be a melody or the lyrics. • It can be a book. • Maybe it is an inspirational movie. • It can be a view or ...
Views: 5120(2 votes) - La Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Denise BoeschLa Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers Baskets of Hope Program Delivers Free Gift Spa Basket to Single Mothers in Need Eighty percent of single mothers have to work to support their families, and thirty percent of them are living below the poverty line. Single parenting ...
Views: 1898 - Number One Way to Be Naturally Persistent - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Troyann WilliamsIt's a cold, cloudy, rainy day today in North Carolina, USA and yet I woke up feeling energized and filled with SELF Motivation and Persistence. In the past, an overcast day had the potential to send me into a state of low energy which would often lead me into throwing myself a nice long pity ...
Views: 1299 - Failure is just a bump on the Road to Success - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Michael SinkolongoWhen I dropped out of University about three years ago because of my inability to love school and fit it, I felt like the biggest failure in the world. I remember walking around, feeling as if I had a big 'F' burnt into my forehead. It was one of the darkest moments of my life. But I learnt ...
Views: 2570 - 5 Reasons You Should Start Your “Bucket List” Today - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Travis BellIf you haven’t already seen the movie starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, I recommend putting it on your to-do list. In a nutshell, this is the list of: The things you want to do, Places you want to go, People you want to meet, Basically, it’s your personal TO DO LIST ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Success Tips: 5 Ways to Become Successful in Life - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jimmy RoosLife treats each of us in different ways. What we invest is what we get out. Those who don't understand this dynamic, struggle through life without becoming aware of what they are doing wrong. However after reading this article, 5 ways to become successful in life, you'll have the ability ...
Views: 2353 - The Effects of a Power Outage - Light-en Up, Power-Up and Be Nice! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Mary Jane ParisHappy Spring everyone! It’s so good to finally see the daylight well into the evening hours! It’s time again to shed our winter gear and Light-en Up and Power–Up in attitude and spirit. There is still much uncertainty out there as we continue to turn the corner of this recession. We don’t ...
Views: 1311 - "What Side of the Ball Do You Want to Play On?" The Importance of Listening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsAt the beginning of 1991, Marshall Faulk was a wanted man - wanted by many of the nation's most prestigious football schools. He had just finished a stellar senior season as a star high school player in New Orleans, and college coaches were camped outside his front door 24/7. Faulk had a ...
Views: 1789 - How Not to Work Evenings & Weekends - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsJane Schulte is really quite remarkable. She's an entrepreneur, who runs two successful businesses. She grew her company, PRISM Title, from eight to 60 employees in only 18 months. She has published four books, two of which are award winning. She speaks to a variety of audiences about ...
Views: 818 - 6 Ways To Give Yourself An Honest ‘Reality Check’ On Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Travis BellOur own perception is your own reality…isn’t it? We live with and in our own reality everyday. Therefore, our big problems are big problems and our small problems are small problems….to us. And, whatever our problems are they are, they are OUR problems and not someone else’s. Back in October ...
Views: 3344 - Is Facebook Humiliation A Great Motivator? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Travis BellConsider this…. My wife’s hairdresser & her partner were going through some photos from their recent trip to Bali the other day. As they were thumbing their way through the photos, my wife’s hairdresser came across one photo in particular. It was one of those photos that are never ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Fear and Reason Do Not Mix - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams"In civilized life it has at last become possible for large numbers of people to pass from the cradle to the grave without ever having had a pang of genuine fear. Many of us need an attack of mental disease to teach us the meaning of the word." William James. We have all heard the seemingly ...
Views: 1285 - The Basics of Human Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsThe desire of pleasing is, of course, the basis of social connection. Persons who enter society with the intention of producing an effect, and of being distinguished, however clever they may be, are never agreeable. They are always tiresome, and often ridiculous. Persons, who enter life with ...
Views: 1494 - What To Do When The People Closest To You Don't Believe In Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarA few months ago I heard a quote from Tony Robbins, "If You Can't, Then You Must" and it really resonated with me because in the long ago past I can't tell you how many times I found myself or others around me who constantly said, "I can't lose weight", "I can't find a job","I can't own my own ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Shrinky's Guide to Procrastination: The Tyrant and the Rebel - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Glenn BergerIf you've been paying attention to current events, you've noticed that wherever there is a tyrant, sooner or later you find a rebel. Believe it or not, if you have a problem with procrastination, you've got a tyrant and a rebel inside of you. That is the cause of your difficulty with getting ...
Views: 2287 - Plant Today What You Want to Harvest Tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniWith Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth? Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ...
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