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- Secrets to Staying Motivated Toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorDo you have a goal? I certainly hope so! Even better is a list of many goals, each one leading up to the next as we begin to discover our purpose in life and our passions going into the future. And while everyone seems to have a dream, it’s no secret that many of us struggle to achieve those ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - Self-Development in Your Spare Time - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kara LaneI've often heard people say they don't have time for self-development. It seems like a nice idea, but they have a demanding job, are busy with family, and have an active social life. Spending time on personal growth just doesn't fit into their calendar. I completely understand that. It ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle and Become an Everyday Champion: It Can Make the Difference in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Winifred BraggWhat is a champion? Many people think of a champion as someone who just won a contest. I think of a champion as anyone who accomplishes a worthwhile goal. Let me tell you about two people who were champions for their health. Several years ago, I met a lady who had smoked cigarettes for 50 ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Staying Motivated for Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorMany roads to success exist, and the choices can be overwhelming. And once you have decided upon a path, there is also the possibility of encountering a number of road blocks along the way. In fact, road blocks are fairly likely. Some people let these road blocks stop them from pursuing their ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Success Begins in the Mind - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Brad HessPOW’s during World War II lived in some of the most unbearable living conditions imaginable. Those who survived the Bataan Death March were among the most ill treated people on the earth. In his biography, Russell A. Grockett, Sr. tells of some of these horrible circumstances. He was on the ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - The Freedom of Maturity - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Tina TessinaAnd then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged…You achieve a wonderful freedom. It is a positive thing. —Doris Lessing Maturity or middle age means different things to different people. But for most, reaching a mature age means developing a new set of expectations. At mid-life it's ...
Views: 2493(2 votes) - Your Brilliant Backbone: How to Align with Success - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Carolyn EllisIs there a noticeable disconnect between your efforts and the level of success and abundance you are experiencing? Does something seem “off” or “not quite right” despite all the proactive steps you are taking to manifest abundance in your business and life? If so, it’s time to take a deep ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - Your Positive Thoughts and Acts of Influence How to Maintain Your Commitment - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Paul BrooksMaintaining your commitment to your positive thoughts and acts of influence presents many challenges and obstacles. You may experience some failures (though not permanent) in your journey. It is very difficult at times to hold steadfast to your commitment. Of course achieving anything ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Success Is a Choice - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeA good friend of mine, Dick Herron, has a wonderful saying, "Success is a choice ... your choice." He has it pegged. Have you ever wondered why a competitor of yours -- a competitor who obviously doesn't have your knowledge, abilities, or experience -- is more successful than you? Let me ...
Views: 1150(5 votes) - The Soul Purpose of Money - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Joe VitaleCan you complete this sentence — “Money is the root of all –” Of course you can. “Evil” is what comes to mind. But why? IS money evil? Many spiritual people think money is bad. They judge wealthy people as material. Does that sound spiritual to you? IS money bad? ARE ...
Views: 1764(5 votes) - 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) - Attracting wealth and affluence - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Clever ZuluThe way people measure wealth can be different for everyone. There are different ways that make people feel wealthy in life. Having wealth is something that should be thought about and used in a good way so that you have a happier and healthier life as well. It is all about the way that you ...
Views: 1920(3 votes) - Conversations with V! - "L.A.W. of Life" - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Val McLeodGoverning ourselves is central to being a good citizen of the world. Strengthened character, conformed conduct and adjusted attitudes are all critical to our proper growth and maturation. Perspectives and principles often vary, but there are common denominators of behaviors that foster healthy ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - De-clutter your life and increase your confidence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Charlotte HowardMany people carry around with them a lot of “burden” or “scatter” in their minds. When I say this I mean that they still hold the things they say they should do but do not. Get rid of the could have and should haves that are holding you prison. These people carry around with them a lot of ...
Views: 1103(3 votes) - How to Get and Stay Motivated: Creating Compelling Reasons - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Steve LevinsonWish you had more motivation? Do you set ambitious goals, start off with a bang , and then fizzle out long before the job is done? Do you keep beating yourself up for not following through? Although you're probably thinking "I just lack motivation," there's a good chance that all you're ...
Views: 3380(3 votes) - Make a Journaling Vision Collage - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyHow often do you find yourself in need of a motivator? You want to do something, accomplish a goal, embed a new habit, or simply change your life somehow. But actually getting started seems always to be just out of reach. Making a vision collage can serve to light a fire for you, illustrating ...
Views: 2367(3 votes) - Of Passion and Success - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Rob WhiteDo you ever get a fleeting memory of how you used to feel when you were a kid; that incredible feeling of freedom and passion for trying new things? Life seemed so exciting. It is okay to want that again. It’s not the good old days that you want – it’s the passion for trying new things with a ...
Views: 1832(3 votes) - You Can Choose To Be Chosen – Chose WOW - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you’ve not been chosen to live a life of WOW – you can choose to be chosen. WOW is my acronym for: Wonderfully Obsessed with Winning. For me, this is a confidence builder; it’s an expression of wonder that motivates me to think higher. When I speak WOW with enthusiasm, the word opens my ...
Views: 2046(3 votes) - You're Not Doing It Right - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Dana NealYes sir (or ma’am), you are not doing it right. You are running around in circles; never coming to a point where you understand where you are or where you are going. You are not doing it right. What is it that you are NOT doing? You are not setting concrete goals that will take you from one step ...
Views: 1259(3 votes) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Wayne Dyer Quotes - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Wayne DyerDr. Wayne Dyer is a legend in the Self Improvement arena and has touched millions of lives. Affectionately called the “father of motivation” by his fans, Dr. Dyer is a renowned inspirational speaker on spiritual growth and personal development and has appeared on thousands of television and ...
Views: 4606(4 votes) - Getting Out of Your Way - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Tina TessinaRecently, I wrote here about making the most of time. This month, I have been asked a lot about how people can overcome paralysis and self-sabotage, so I thought I’d pass on my ideas on the subject. Getting in your own way is all about how you relate your yourself. In addition to not managing ...
Views: 2258(4 votes) - 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) - 6 Ways to Be Productive on the Weekends - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Carly WrightIt's easy to let your weekends slip on by without accomplishing a single task. Sure, laying out by the pool all day or watching movie marathons are both appealing options. However, think about how you'll feel on Sunday night when not one chore was completed. Procrastination is a problem for ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - "Persist Your Way To Success" - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Charles BennewithAre you sick of trying different things that don’t work? Or, have you tried and given up before even giving yourself a chance? There’s a true old saying that I love; ‘A winner is someone who gets knocked down 7 times...and gets up 8.’ There’s a few cliché’s kicking around regarding ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - *** How to Get a Grip on Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteEver want to tell someone to get a grip? Tell them that they have run amok in their minds and are not facing reality? Stop them from completely 'losing it' and self-destructing? How often have you told yourself to get a grip only to later serve up more and more justification for your misguided ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - ***Are You Living On Purpose - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Darshan ShantiAre you living on purpose? That is, are you doing what you want to do? Are you going for your dream? Or are you making excuses, living a life that is far less than you desire? The following series of articles is going to help you to get clear about what you want, why you want it and ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - 10 simple ways to motivate yourself and others in 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from David AndrewsHow happy and significant do you want to be in 2012? How about being an inspiring partner, parent, boss… radiating positive energy to people around you? Here are 10 easy and ‘natural’ ways to make this happen. 1. Who can ask you (almost) anything… and you will do it for them? Reflect about ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Personal Motivation in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cassie LangSo...it's the New Year and we all know what that means...new years resolutions! Traditionally, the new year is a time when we all want to get better this year, lose weight, give up smoking or change jobs etc... On talking to various people recently, I found that there are typically two ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - 20 Criteria for Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke1. The ability to be able to motivate yourself: What is meant here is the will to succeed. There are basically two categories of motivation: the inner and the outer. To include external factors such as recognition or material incentives. However, this makes the necessary actions dependent on ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - 2012, The Year Of Love And Peace - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Hifzur RehmanToday is the First Day of the great New Year 2012. During the last month, I cleaned everything including my mind, heart and soul in order to welcome the New Year in a pure, tension-free, fantastic mood. I am feeling great as there is no more enmity or negativity within me. My whole body ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - 3 Barriers to Becoming Successful - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMany people experience great difficulty becoming successful at achieving goals they may have set for themselves! The kicker is these people don't necessarily lack the talent or skill sets to accomplish their objectives! What they do lack in many cases however are a few things that can be easily ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Finding Motivation in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldMotivation is one of those things everyone is looking for these days. They believe they can only accomplish their goal if they were only motivated. The problem is they look for someone to motivate them to accomplish their goals. Unfortunately and fortunately you are the only person who can ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - 5 Nootropics for Improving Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Abdul KarimNootropics are a class of smart drugs, nutrients, and plant extracts which can provide benefits to mental health. Many nootropics are used to enhance productivity and motivation, and they remain popular options for people looking to hack their efficiency. There is some legal ambiguity over ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Set Your 2013 Goals - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman As we wrap up 2012, it is a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished this year and to begin thinking about what we want our life to look like in 6 months, 12 months and longer. Before you jump forward to the planning part, take some time to look at what ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - 7 Ways To Look Great At Work As A CNA - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Aaron DsouzaCertified nursing assistants work in medical establishments to provide primary care to the patients. They have to perform the duties related to their daily activities such as bathing, brushing, and dressing the patients, observing their medicinal and meal routines, taking vital signs, and ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Afraid to Shine? Getting Over Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Nadine LoveI noticed a definite self-sabotage theme last week: Are you aware you might be doing things that keep you small, lower your game and cause you to head in the opposite direction to the one you know you're destined to be traveling? I trust it would be useful to take a look at ways to address self ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - ALWAYS HAVE A DREAM By BERNARD LEVINE - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from BERNARD LEVINESECRETS OF SUCCESS By BERNARD LEVINE You are the architect of your life. Create your own opportunities and make things happen. Set yourself a specific goal and monitor your progress. Be of service. Keep doing things for others without counting the cost. Turn your ...
Views: 3771(2 votes) - Am I the Only One Struggling Not to Fart During Yoga? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichLife is meant to be experienced not embalmed. Ola Doner Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved. Somerset Maugham Don't take yourself so seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself and you'll always have ...
Views: 2015(1 vote) - 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: 1497(1 vote) - Are You Still Inspired? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe 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: 1430(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - BE the Best you can be – It is the reason you are here! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lisa HallPURPOSE – our goals, aims and determinations, the reason we exist. Living life on purpose is living a life with purpose. The focus of the week is to embrace the purpose of your life and live on purpose by being the best you can be. Even though we all have unique talents and contributions to ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Belief: What if the Eiffel Tower Is Not Really There? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryDuring a recent lunch time conversation with a friend of mine, he said that he couldn’t be sure that the Eiffel Tower was really there. After a bit of questioning I almost had to agree with him. We have all heard the saying “I’ll believe it when I see it” and many people live by this, almost ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Best Motivational Story Of Remo D’Souza - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2021 from Anu BhardwajRemo D’Souza is a reputed Indian Choreographer and director of the Indian Film Industry. He was born on 2 April 1974 in Olavakkode, which is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. He was named their baby Ramesh Gopi by his parents K. Gopi, and Madhviyamma. K.Gopi being an Air Force ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Alexia WolkerWhere can i find some honest business opportunities where people don't think it is a scam? I gave Stan the Man a thumbs up! He is correct. Me personally I have found the best type of business to start up is a home based business. You have the same income opportunity as a traditional business ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Business Opportunity - 5 Ways To Become The MASTER Of Your Domain - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Leon CusanoThere is a proverb in God’s word (Prov. 16:32b KJV) that says, “he that rules his spirit is better than he that takes a city”. Self-control is no doubt a major key to living a healthy, happy and successful life. But each of us has our share of good and bad days. We have periods when we are on ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Choose To Become A Super Achiever - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe majority of people would rather vegetate in front of the television, keep spending major time on minor tasks, spend their days lost in a cycle of “BUSYNESS” and never read another book once they leave school. This makes achieving success and standing out really easy for the select few that ...
Views: 3445(1 vote) - Confidence can help you win - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Karl StringerPeople often forget what they want out of a situation and what their desired outcome really is. Many people see winning as the only positive outcome and this puts huge amounts of pressure on them. If you can’t believe in yourself, then others can’t believe in you either. So in competitive sports ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Could You Be Sabotaging Your Own Success Online? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSuccess online may be eluding you or perhaps you're unintentionally making it 'unattainable' and for some very common reasons! You see we all tend to gravitate towards doing anything the easiest way possible and there's little wrong with that! In fact it's ingrained in all of us to work smarter ...
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