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- Everything Happens For a Reason - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalAt times, especially in moments when we are down and seems that everyone have deserted us, we tend to blame other people for whatever misfortunes that we have. We can easily pinpoint others, blame ourselves and worst, blame our God for all that is happening in our life. We tend to forget that ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - Stop Playing the Victim’s Role - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalWe are the master’s of our own destiny. This is a famous quote I remember once said in the movie “Once Upon a Time in China”, I forgot which part though. Very well said by whoever author who coined this quote. We are the sole responsible for whatever happens to our life. Today is the outcome of ...
Views: 4869(2 votes) - How To Achieve Success And Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Gary RydeYour experience is the one that shape who you are and how you live - how to achieve success. As with everything in life, there are positive experiences in life and there are negative ones. When you think about your life experience, it can have a profound effect on your existing and your ...
Views: 906 - Motivation Tips - Stay Motivated on Long-Term Major Projects - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleThe first week on a major projects is like love -- exciting and new. Your motivation is sky high. Maybe the second week too. But if you’re working on a major project over a long period of time, you are likely to find your motivation flagging at some point. It can be difficult to chip away ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - Stop Procrastinating - Get Unstuck & Get Started - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleProcrastination is painful. Perhaps you're having problems getting started on a new project -- or mid-way through something and hit a snag - or find yourself otherwise stuck. Maybe you’re just having one of ‘those’ days and can’t quite get yourself going. Whatever the circumstances, here are ...
Views: 1822 - Avoid Panic Attacks with Anxiety Self Help - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThere are a lot of cases found throughout the globe that are related to anxiety. This is the reason why anxiety self help is becoming popular and there are more people that practice such treatments today. Yes, this means that you can do it too. Anxiety self help pertains to treatments that are ...
Views: 1400 - Are Your Fears and Fairytales Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThe power of communication is what the listener does with the message, not what the message does to the listener. Messages, stories, speeches, movies and advertisements that move people deeply do not do so because they are powerful in themselves. They do so because they touch the audience's most ...
Views: 2056 - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyStuck in a rut? Feel like you've hit a plateau at work? Not sure what to do next to get your career progression into gear? Then it might be time to take a look at your attitude. Just what attitude am I referring to? There are many positive attitudes that can enhance your career advancement - a ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - The Secret to Setting Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDo you set goals or make resolutions at the beginning of each year? With 2009 upon us now is the time to whip out a pen and paper or your Blackberry and make some plans before another digitally enhanced year speeds by! Want to know the secret to setting goals that you will achieve? It's all to ...
Views: 1762 - VIDEO VERVE: UP YOUR GAME WITH ONLINE VIDEOS - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSHARING 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: 1430(2 votes) - Journaling: 7 Principles You Must Follow - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyQuite often in life, those things which are most simple and obvious are also the most profound and difficult. Things like love and money. And journaling. Taking the time to pause and reflect, to focus on yourself, and to express to yourself what you find couldn't be a more natural impulse. ...
Views: 3084(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Prevent Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sunny MassadIt's been over six months since New Year's Resolutions were made. How are you doing with your commitment to take better care of yourself this year or are you "over it" because they don't work out anyway? If your heart is in the right place, but you are simply not managing to make the changes ...
Views: 1391 - Motivation is Key if you want to Achieve - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maria MartinezThese days we are all exposed to a lot. We are constantly attacked by uncertainty, negativity...fears. We find lack of motivation, stress and even depression in people we know and places we are familiar with. Therefore, staying motivated these days is not necessarily piece of cake however, I can ...
Views: 1352 - Time to Balance with Nature - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Lisa MichaelsBoth The Byrd's and the Bible tell us there is a time to be born, a time to die, a time to weep, a time to laugh, a time to dance -- a time for every purpose under the sun. When the musical group The Byrd's released their song Turn, Turn, Turn in 1965 they made it easy to sing along to this ...
Views: 1115 - Discovering the true meaning of greatness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxDo you think greatness is external, something that exists outside of you? When you think of greatness, what is the image you get? What do you equate with greatness? Without a doubt, most people would immediately get an image of someone famous: a celebrity or an athlete. John F. Kennedy — ...
Views: 6701 - Students Build Better Learning Skills with Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitIt’s the day of the big exam. You’ve spent weeks cramming. You walk into the classroom, receive your test and pick up your pencil. You look down at the paper and…your mind goes blank. Hopefully that’s never happened to you. It’s a common nightmare, though. It stalks the minds of students from ...
Views: 2793 - Are You A Quitter? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Maria Khalife"Winners never quit and quitters never win." ~ Vince Lombardi On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, how motivated are you to be a winner? Somewhere inside your mind, is there lurking a concept called "I might not succeed at this?" We need to address this up front, and right ...
Views: 2331 - Silence to the Fifth Power - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiWhen the noises around you are so loud you can’t hear yourself think, what do you do? You turn them off! And if by magic, you can think again, and envision again, and create again, and dialogue again, and feel a sense of newly regained energy, “again”. That is Silence to the Fifth Power. ...
Views: 855 - How To Deal With Overwhelm In Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiWe show and must have courage….to manage our overwhelm by prioritizing. We must become our own “heroes”. Have you ever noticed how people react when they have had it UP to here and they can’t take it anymore? Has it happened to you? It’s called “Overwhelm.” So what do we do ...
Views: 786 - The Power of Benefits in Today’s Market - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiAs we go through life wondering “What’s in it for us?” Perhaps a better question becomes: What’s in it for THEM? Interesting, isn’t it? This kind of question makes you think outside the box and prompts you to look at your products and services from a completely different angle. When ...
Views: 735 - OBSESSION, Why It Is Good For You And How To Use It To Your Advantage! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiMost of us have heard the clinical expression "OCD" (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) which as Wikipedia explains it: "is a mental disorder characterized by "intrusive thoughts" that produce anxiety, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, or by combinations of such thoughts ...
Views: 1080 - How to effectively use the “F” word and double your business! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiWhen, where, with whom and how we use the “F” word, still remains a mystery to some folks, and to others, is right down scary if not unacceptable. And yet, not using it in an effective way can cost you thousands of dollars in business not to mention, missing out on prospects, opportunities, ...
Views: 814 - Success and the Choice for Change - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanWe have all developed patterns of limitation but we can make the choice to change in an instant. Sometimes the results of this choice for change will be apparent very quickly and sometimes nothing seems to be happening. The key is to be patient – with our selves and with the process - at all ...
Views: 1403 - Success and the Decision for Power - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanIt’s quite extraordinary how we can move our focus from crisis to crisis - financial, personal, health, relationships, global. It’s as if there is always one ready and waiting in the wings to trap or ensnare us in this melee we call life. Yet in the midst of it all there is something of a ...
Views: 1300 - The Real Key to Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonWe all suffer from time to time from a feeling of sluggishness; a lack of desire to do the things which we know we should do. You may not feel motivated to exercise, study, and work or even to just to get out of bed in the morning. But there is in fact one single key to getting yourself ...
Views: 1332 - Success Begins with You - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Sandra MiniereIn today’s economic climate talented people are being forced to look for their next job or opportunity. Many of them have valuable skills and experience to offer an employer; and some are being given opportunities that take them out of their comfort zone. Some will get stuck in self-doubt, fear ...
Views: 1980(4 votes) - Rejuvenating the Heart of a Success-Oriented Woman - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Laura RubinsteinBy Laura Rubinstein, Certified Hypnotherapist and Master Leadership Coach www.WomenInJoy.com 619-293-3353 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 619-293-3353 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Coach@TransformToday.com When you’re a hard working woman in today’s culture chances are ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - The Success Process - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from James Bird GuessLooking back at those turbulent times in my life, I learned that success is a process in which a person must go through and complete a series of actions, changes and phases to produce success and the results wanted in life. It reminds me of a story about a man who one day found a cocoon for ...
Views: 1754(5 votes) - Stop Procrastination - 4 Ways to End Procrastination For Good - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Michelle PrinceI tend to procrastinate. I can start my day with the best of intentions to get important tasks done, but I soon find myself detouring from the path. I end up filling my hours with busyness and errands. I know the most important things I need to do, and the ones that will bring me ultimate ...
Views: 1764 - The Simple Way to Beat Procrastination and Get Things Done - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Rotem CohenAlmost everyone has struggled with procrastination at some point in their lives. Today's busy lifestyle seems to encourage procrastination by forcing us to instantaneously prioritize according to our hectic schedules. However, this leads to a false sense of accomplishment, because we are not ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - The Different Types of Weaknesses Which Effect Us - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from David SamuelBy understanding the different kinds of weaknesses you have, you will find that you are a much stronger and better person through accepting what you can change and what you cannot. The other benefit of knowing about the different kinds of weaknesses is that you will be better prepared when ...
Views: 2936(2 votes) - Non-verbal Communication During Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Carole MartinSlouching is out! It's about demonstrating confidence - standing straight, making eye contact, and connecting with a good, firm handshake. That first impression can be a great beginning, or a quick ending to your interview. Body movement or lack of Once the interview begins you should ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - How Happy People Deal with Anger - Life Coaching Tips - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Matthew FerryAs an Inspired Action life coach, I support people with the process of transmuting their anger and moving back towards being happy, positive, fulfilled, and satisfied. This is not always easy to do, but many successfully happy people have created strategies that assist them in moving out of the ...
Views: 1632(6 votes) - What Keeps You from Starting an Online Business - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottStarting an online business is one of the most 'embraced' ways many have of pursuing their life long goal of financial freedom. The internet super highway is now being used for much more than simply finding information. Online entrepreneurs are coming out of the 'woodworks' to test new ideas on ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - 8 Keys To Ensuring A Spectacular Sales Training Experience - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from David SteelWhen it comes to creating and presenting a sales training session to develop your sales force, much planning is often involved to make sure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. A well-developed sales force not only helps put your company in the spotlight, but increases your bottom line ...
Views: 897 - How to Always Have Enough Time - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANDuring a radio call-in show I appeared on, a caller expressed the frustration and stress he feels with his life. “I know I should be exercising, eating well, and meditating, “ he said, “but I have three jobs, kids, and not enough time to do anything.” Primitive humans were lucky to have the ...
Views: 5776(6 votes) - When Is The Last Time You Had Fun? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Pat MussieuxHow many times, lately, have you told yourself, "I’m just having TOO much fun!"??? I don’t hear this often enough from women – in fact, many of us don’t even make the time for fun in our lives. We are much too serious! Our schedules are full. Business has taken over our lives. I have been ...
Views: 1578(2 votes) - Goal Life Coaching Gets Solutions--Stay On Top Of Your Game - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Donna McGoffThroughout history, those living above the ordinary, those exceptional, auspicious individuals who have been fortunate enough to have developed their talent and creative ability-have enlisted the help of coaches. Why? Coaches help them to stay on top of their game. High achievers recognize they ...
Views: 1949 - The Single Most Powerful Attraction Tool No Matter What You are Going Through That will Move Heaven & Earth In Your Favor! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Janie BehrThe revelation of this most powerful attraction tool is one that is so simple, and basic that for many it may go unnoticed, and often unappreciated because of it's simplicity. Some would say it's as common as a rock, but when discovered by those who comprehend's it's value, it is more rare than ...
Views: 1269 - Got Fear? Use it as a Motivator to Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Joyce ColemanWe all experience fear. Whether or not we admit it is another conundrum, and another story. That the specter of fear is always with us is not necessarily a bad thing, from my perspective. Why not use it as motivation to succeed? The rationale for this perspective is that fear of performing ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - Success Secrets – 8 Ways to Live Big & Regret Little - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamEveryone wants to be successful in life to a greater or lesser extent. Whilst success means different things to different people it’s fair to say there are some common characteristics. This article highlights the 8 key areas in life that people typically regret not having done ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - 3 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself Effectively - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Jay De OcampoMany people lose motivation and this is a major problem for them because being motivated is really important in achieving our goals and without motivation we will be dull and unproductive which is not good for our careers. In this article we will discuss how motivation can help a lot in your ...
Views: 1679 - The Leader As Crucible - A New Magnetic Way To Lead - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Zoe RouthLeading can be difficult and painful – hence the notion of 'crucible' experiences: an event that was challenging or even harrowing acts as a transformational experience, much like a crucible provides a container for huge temperatures that initiate a re-structure of its contents. Leaders too ...
Views: 1293(5 votes) - How to Define Empowering Goals - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Susan LiddyYour goals say a lot about you– they express who you are and what you stand for. Empowering goals take you into life where you want to be. They bring you purpose, passion and a sense of accomplishment. People often, confuse empowering goals with expectations. A goal is a mission that you set ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Goal Setting - 5 Key Questions To Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Liz CopelandSome years ago we were traveling through Boston Airport. On the wall, and it was a huge wall, there was a colossal American flag. Whiling away the time before our flight, this obviously caught the imagination of one of the children. ‘What’ they said in a loud voice that seemed to fill one of ...
Views: 4943(2 votes) - What should I do with my life? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetWhat should I do with my life? As soon as Edward wakes up in the morning, he lights up a cigerette and starts smoking. Then, he goes washes his face and takes a shower. As soon as he is done, he goes out wondering in the streets from a friend to another not knowing what to do with his day. ...
Views: 1984 - How to get out of a Sales Slump- the 4 "R"s - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Doug Grady“You’re ridin’ high in April, shot down in May.” –Frank Sinatra If you are reading this you are likely in one now currently or are remembering a time when you were. The dreaded sales slump. It happens- even to the best of us. Sales can be a hero to zero business. The highs can be heavenly ...
Views: 5677(1 vote) - The Magic of Thinking BIG (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." * THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG by David Schwartz (PART ONE) Submitter's Note: This article (in point form), extracted from a chapter from my manuscript 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness' written many ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - The Difference Between "Looking" and "Being" - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jeremiah CarstarphenI have always worked out at the gym, so I always looked healthy, but it was not until I had a mini-stroke at the age of thirty-four that I started to live a healthier lifestyle. I am a naturally small guy, so I would always overeat to try to gain muscle mass. I remember years ago when I got ...
Views: 1148(3 votes) - Don't Let Your Age be a Dream Snatcher! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Nancy WitterI find myself at that awkward stage in life, somewhere between 50 and death. That being the case, at this stage in my life I better become whatever it is I want to become. Actually, I like being older better than being younger. When you are younger the potential for screwing up is so much ...
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