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- “A Healthy Spirit in a Healthy Body” - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanTake care of yourselves, your body and your family and friends, with much love Both the vitality level and the energy level of our bodies are affected from the way we live our lives and from the way we treat our bodies. We are influenced by the food we eat, the drinks we sip and consume into ...
Views: 4347(2 votes) - How to Kill Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Procrastination feeds a common human desire – Drama! Indeed procrastinating brings on undue stress and anxiety. But the thrill that comes from completing the task at the last minute brings a greater high than simply completing an otherwise mundane task on time. Anticipate the payoff first ...
Views: 1534 - Transitions: 3 Strategies to Make Transitions Smoother and Easier - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Carolyn EllisAre you on the threshold of a transition in your life somewhere? As we move from where we are to where we want to go, we go through different kinds of transitions and changes along the way. Perhaps you’re leaving an old job to start your own business. Or the nest is emptying as your children ...
Views: 2369 - 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: 1710(1 vote) - You Can't Be Successful? Tell That To These People - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Jim KukralIt’s time for a pep talk, you and me. Ready? You’re not going to want to hear this, but I’m going to tell you anyway. Here we go. You can do it. Yes, you can. Do yourself a favor. Remove the “can’t” from your vocabulary, right now, because if you don’t, you’re going to have an awful ...
Views: 5691(6 votes) - 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: 1721(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Get Motivated When Blogging - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHow do you get motivated when you are blogging? If you operate such a site you already know that maintaining a consistent blog posting schedule alone can be demanding. To compound that challenge a blog master generally works alone without the daily 'physical' support or encouragement of others. ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Power your motivation - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux“Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.” – Les Brown What does motivation mean? The desire, interest or drive to do. The process that arouses, sustains and regulates human behavior. Ask yourself: Do I have the desire, ...
Views: 1561 - Choosing The Best Business Mentor for You - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Vic LahureIf you are considering starting your own online business, you will definitely want to take a look at what mentoring can do for you. After you have found your online marketing system and decided to use it, it’s time to consider your mentor. The mentor will be someone who is familiar with the ...
Views: 1059(4 votes) - I think we have it backwards….. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhat if creating your kick-ass dream life is more about how you want to feel in your life than the things that you want to have? When I talk to people about their kick-ass dream life, they tend to go right into describing what it will look like to them and all the things that are in it. ...
Views: 1381 - Take a Day to Rejuvenate Life - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanDo you have low days; days where you feel down? It’s fine to have those days once in awhile. Sometimes you just need a day to refresh. These are the days when you need to be thankful for who you are, reflect on your past achievements and review where you are going. Ponder the successes you ...
Views: 1186(4 votes) - Do You Like to Be Challenged? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Lisa MininniFrequently, small business owners are excited to build their business, but often have lulls in their motivation. What most people don’t realize is that you derive your motivation from your natural hardwiring. When you create awareness about your natural hardwiring, you will be able to tell ...
Views: 3474(1 vote) - Lack of Motivation - Busting the Habit - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Rotem CohenDo you lack the motivation to get out of bed on time? Have you recently discovered that you’ve been surrendering to laziness and procrastination? Discovering the factor that motivates you is one issue, it is quite another to be capable of staying with it… Staying motivated and productive ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Achieve Huge Success and Make Money From Home Using Your Knowledge of Extrinsic Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,Extrinsic motivation makes reference to motivation that comes from outside oneself. These motivating factors are all external or outside rewards. An extrinsically motivated individual will work at something even when they don't want to or have little interest in it. This is a lot like what ...
Views: 1456 - Using Your Knowledge of Intrinsic Motivation to Reach the Highest Levels of Success & Make Money - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,It has long been said that the majority of home based businesses fail within their few months of existence. These failures have been attributed to both, a lack of knowledge and a lack of marketing skills that will draw qualified leads to your business. While this may be true, knowledge and ...
Views: 1298 - 3 Ways to Break Free of Resistance - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Carolyn EllisWe’ve all had those great moments of inspiration, where an amazing idea is sparked within us and we’re totally energized to make it happen. Your focus is clear and your creative juices are flowing. With your confidence and joy at an all-time high, you feel invincible. That was certainly the case ...
Views: 5279(2 votes) - Passionate Choices! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Wayne KehlWe all need passion in our lives! As we wander through the short period of time that is our life, we make hundreds of thousands, or perhaps even millions of choices. We make so many choices in a lifetime that at the time just before our passing, we have forgotten all but the most ...
Views: 1308 - Sometimes We Run…Part 2: A smart strategy to achieve your goals! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard LiottaIn Sometimes We Run... Part 1 (see article here: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/sometimes_we_run_your_relationship_with_your_goals_part_1 ) two of the primary ways that we run in relationship to our goals were addressed, running away from and running towards our goals. There are several ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - What Motivates the Typical Online Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe typical online entrepreneur is a different species insofar as they generally work alone and within an industry that can be very stressful and demanding. Being your own boss is great however many are prone to second thoughts about this when they find that everything' is their responsibility! ...
Views: 815(2 votes) - How To Not Be Controlled By Fear, Failure, Turmoil & Unhappiness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from William CottringerHow To Not Be Controlled By Fear, Failure, Turmoil & Unhappiness By Bill Cottringer “A life of all positives would be very negative and probably very boring.” ~The author. A true but unpopular reality is that you really can’t live a life free of fear, failure, turmoil and ...
Views: 3171(2 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: 1502(4 votes) - Stay in Touch with the WHY - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Tracey DelCampWhether you are starting an online business, or already have one, staying in touch with WHY you want to be a work-at-home mom is important to your business and life balance success. It’s easy to lose track of why you want to work-at-home. Many moms choose to work from home to stay home with the ...
Views: 932(2 votes) - Employee Engagement and Motivation -- Two magic words that will multiply team performance - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mark BuchanI was with my mentor today and we were talking about his time in management and he was relaying a story to me that left me stuck for words. In fact the message was so basic that I may have disregarded it completely. He was telling me that he had just taken on a new role in a large ...
Views: 2273(4 votes) - How To Develop Positive Feeling From Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Andre ZiziHow often we’ve heard success gurus telling us to think positive, only few of them mention the positive feeling. How to go from positive thinking to positive feeling? Well, if you think you can just think it and you feel it, think again. How often we’ve read and learned how to be ...
Views: 2247 - For Motivation and Direction Refine and Articulate Your Big Goals - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezIf you know me, you know I’m BIG when it comes to goals. I preach goals every single day to those around me and even to people I don’t know sometimes! The truth is that I am a firm believer that having clear goals can clearly make a difference between living life, and living a great ...
Views: 1893 - Smart Women, LeBron James and the Need to Be You - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffBy now, everyone knows that LeBron James, one of the world’s greatest basketball players, has left the Cleveland Cavaliers after 7 years. He’s finally made a decision to make the Miami Heat his new home where he will continue to exercise his passion, energy and talent for the game. LeBron took ...
Views: 1215 - I CAN DO IT!! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Julie WilcoxsonHow many times have you looked at an obstacle or task and uttered the words,” I can’t do this”? I bet if you were being honest here, you would answer that with “I’ve done that plenty of times”. Something I have recently learned that I felt was so profound and really needed to be taught to others ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Why Women Executives and Entrepreneurs Should Look to Mentoring! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Karel MurrayWhen my son was in third grade, he asked that I participate in a Parent's Career Day. During my 15 minute segment, I was to explain to his classmates what I did for a living. When I took my place in front of the room, introduced as Ben's mom who works in a downtown insurance company, I explained ...
Views: 985 - How to Influence without Positional Authority and Improve Employee Morale Using 3 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Tony KubicaWe know what you're thinking... "Influence without positional authority" sounds like an oxymoron and if uttered in the organization, you believe you will have employees wondering about your sanity. Everyone knows that the only way you will get things done in an organization is to use your ...
Views: 1953(3 votes) - Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Ayman NassarCreating energy within a group is a responsibility of each member of the group. The leader of the group is in the best position to facilitate the proper environment and group dynamics for the team members to bring energy. "Am I an energizer or a demotivator?" is a question each one of us should ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - A Diamond In The Rough - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Trac'ey MadyunIf you’ve seen the Disney movie Aladdin, then chances are you’re familiar with the term “Diamond in the Rough.” When Jaffar is trying to open the Cave of Wonders, the cave tells him that he needs to find the “Diamond in the Rough” Which (SPOILER ALERT!) turned out to be Aladdin. Before we ...
Views: 6740(1 vote) - Vivid Visions Visited - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from jesse wadeVisiting someone can be a very healthy welcome wonder, for we may enjoy inspiring insights, facilitate new friends, enjoy edibles, convincing conversation, long laughs, delicious desserts, and overall, an enviable evening. It is, usually, a nice exciting evening! Of course, visiting ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Is Resistance Sexy? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen I think 'resistance' what comes to mind is the French Resistance: a bunch of intrepid and dedicated underground rebels fighting for the freedom of their country - all with a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and irresistible French accents... But that's only good in the movies. Dealing with ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Staying Motivated When You're Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Scott MilfordRecently, I was asked for help on getting motivated to stick to a weight-loss plan. This young man expressed difficulty in following through with eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. He cited having a chaotic schedule and running into moments of weakness which ruined his effort ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Take the Guilt Out of Being a Work-at-Home Mom - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Tracey DelCampWhy do mothers often feel guilt when it comes to their children? As moms, we feel like we aren’t giving our child the attention they deserve. We make a decision about something and then think twice about it. We dedicate time to spend with the kids and then we think about our business. We work on ...
Views: 1045 - The Power of Optimism: 7 Strategies for Becoming a Glass Half-Full Person - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Margie WarrellTimes are tough and many people are struggling to stay optimistic given the state of the economy, the insecurity of their jobs (if they have one), the size of their mortgage and the strain that puts on relationships at home. Maybe you are one of them or maybe you know someone else who is having ...
Views: 4749(1 vote) - How To Follow Your Passion When Your Life Isn't Set Up For That - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Matthew FerryAs a life coach, I help clients understand what their true passion in life is, and then help them set their life up so that their passion can exist within the structure of their life. Now, this is not easy, because our life is currently designed to perpetuate the commitments that we've ...
Views: 1459 - Become and stay determined to succeed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxIf you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of ...
Views: 12651(3 votes) - Garage Storage and Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Ryan SheaWhat do garage storage and the current state of today’s economy have in common? They both appear to be completely different topics and for the most part they are. However the state of today’s economy has had a huge influence on homeowners as well as on the businesses that provide products and ...
Views: 2127(1 vote) - Committing to your Goals - How to Keep Your Motivation High - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever set a goal and not achieved it? Most people have. In fact, it’s common for people to get stuck in an endless cycle of setting goals, being very motivated, then losing that motivation after a couple of days, weeks, or even months and giving up or losing momentum. Why does this ...
Views: 2319(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: 1713(2 votes) - Principles of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN“For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” Ralph Waldo Emerson For the most part, most of us are in pursuit of happiness. Some of us have preconceived ideas of what will bring happiness and others have very specific requirements. What I feel we must be on the ...
Views: 2569(2 votes) - How to Improve Peak Performance at Work – And on the Golf Course Using 5 Inner Resources - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Craig SiglYes, it's true. I can laugh now but it was no joking matter back then when I hurled my golf club farther than I had just hit that last shot. I also laugh at myself when I think of the time when I was intimidated by an employee and changed my operational plan because I was "afraid" that he would ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - How To Enthuse a Sales Team That Is Not Paid On Commission - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoWhat is the best way to motivate a sales team without them relying on commission as the reason to unleash the best in them??? Sales is one of these professional careers that people enjoy mainly because you don’t get paid in a fix payroll but on a commission basis. However, there are still ...
Views: 2451(1 vote) - Find your own voice - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux“All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which ...
Views: 9754(4 votes) - The Power of Self-Motivation or How To Get Yourself Back on Track - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Cornelia DoctroveThere are many times in life where our perception clouds the reality of a situation and where we feel the need to find some way of keeping ourselves motivated in order to get back on track. Perhaps the following suggestions will resonate with you and help you do just that: "Failure" is not ...
Views: 3603(3 votes) - Doing What Others Say You Can Not Do - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Bruce McClellan“A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”– Walter Bagehot All my life, I’ve been terrible at taking direction, not for lack of intelligence, but lack of understanding why somebody would be interested in doing something simply because “that’s the way that things are ...
Views: 2358(1 vote) - Use Twitter to Keep in Touch with Customers - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from michael campbellOne of the mainstays of creating a solid customer base is customer service. Customers who are treated right will trust you. When you create that bond with your customers they will be inspired and remain loyal to you and your products in the future. One way to increase customer service is with ...
Views: 870 - Specify Goals - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 2: Specify Goals Make a list of your goals; the things that you would like to accomplish, create, manifest, improve or obtain. Include all aspects of your life – physical, material, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, familial, relationships, professional etc. Consider what you ...
Views: 1644 - Success is the Journey - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalHave you ever wondered why lots of mountaineers are dying to reach the peak of whatever mountains they climb? If you will notice, these mountaineers are those people who can afford in life, meaning they belong to a well off citizen. In fact, they can invest on different gadgets and climbing ...
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