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- Employee Motivation Techniques: How To Fire Up Your Employees' Motivation - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Michael LeeIf you know how to motivate employees, your company’s overall status and profits will improve as a result. Employees are the lifeblood of the company. It’s therefore vital to use effective employee motivation techniques so they can stay happy and inspired with their work. This, in ...
Views: 492 - Who And What Are Winners In The ‘Game Of Life’ (from 'Steps To Success, Prosperity And Happiness')? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Craig LockCategory (key words): Success, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower Web Site: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, ...
Views: 676 - 10 Reasons You Are Stuck In That Rut! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is why you haven’t made progress at work and in your life… 1. You are listening to the “voice” that’s screaming at the back of your head that you are an imposter or fraud! You therefore feel undeserving or unworthy of the "good stuff" ahead. 2. You are afraid of entering into new and ...
Views: 1078 - The Sixty One Year-Old Skater Dude - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Craig HarperI often get asked how I write my posts. What's my process? Do I have a weekly or monthly plan of topics I'm going to cover? Do I write using a particular formula? Word limit? Do I methodically and strategically mix up the sciencey stuff, the motivational stuff, the funny stuff, the philosophical ...
Views: 1154 - Scared Or Sacred? Our Response To Transition Times - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Tama KievesThese days, many of us are in the bog-swamp-fog of transition. Transition is that Jello-like place on the way to a new identity—a place that defies certainty in the meantime. Maybe we have chosen to leave something behind. Maybe we’ve been heaved off a crumbling ledge--with or without a ...
Views: 684 - Creating New Beginnings - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Devon HarrisI first heard of Janus when I was in the tenth grade during a welcome back address from our vice principal after the Christmas break. Considered the god of gates and doors, this Roman god lent his name to the month of January and had a rather unusual appearance. He was depicted with a ...
Views: 623 - Paying The Price - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Devon HarrisAs I sit to write this we are literally only days away from the 20th Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. At a recent speaking engagement someone asked me if I would be competing and I pointed out that I had retired from the sport due to a knee injury I had sustained years ago. As I later ...
Views: 549 - Motivation - The Fires Burning Within - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Devon HarrisEven with close-up shots, it is impossible to see the boiling cauldron of intensity that exists at the bobsled start. The steely resolve etched on the athletes' faces and hidden behind their helmets foretells the tremendous power that only becomes apparent when they push the 650 pound sled with ...
Views: 539 - Fear Getting In The Way? Try A Passion Prescription - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Reggie OdomDoes fear ever immobilize you, or keep you from moving forward? Passion is a perfect prescription - or antidote - for fear. You will see why as you read on about an intuitive vision consultation I did for a business owner the other day. She came to me because of a chronic problem - she was ...
Views: 599 - The Waiting Isn't The Hardest Part - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Larry HochmanMuch as I like his music, Tom Petty had it wrong when he wrote “The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.” It’s 12:10 am on Tuesday. I’m leaving for Scottsdale, Arizona in six hours and nine minutes. Sitting in my living room now typing these words. I unpacked the laptop, since I gave up on the idea of ...
Views: 718 - Are You Seeing The Opportunities In Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Jimmy RoosOpportunities often come disguised as problems and therefore very few people see them less seize them. This article will help you see just what oportunites you may have been missing in your own life and what you can do to be more prepared next time. Opportunities are everywhere... opportunities ...
Views: 754 - Are You Waiting For Perfection? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Caroline JalangoPerfection is an illusion. If you have to wait for the perfect time to begin working on your goals…you will wait a long time! • What is your heart aching to do? • What is the pending dream/goal you yearn to fulfill? • Who is the man/woman you want to become? What are you waiting for? Are ...
Views: 1106 - Step Into Your Greatness. . . Where Playing Small Is No Longer An Option™ - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Reggie OdomStep into Your Greatness. . . where playing small is no longer an option™ is my brand, my tag line and an invitation all in one. This single line creates remarkable (but not surprising) responses. They are usually of the “I want that!” variety, or they express wistfulness and ...
Views: 644 - The Benefits Of Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawYoga is a discipline for self-development that is more than 5000 years old. There are many types of Yoga, but most include physical postures, breathing control and meditation. Stress reduction techniques include mental imagery, stretching, controlled breathing and physical movement in the form ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Learning to Use Telepathy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawTelepathy is considered to be a form of extra-sensory perception where communication between minds in the form of thoughts, ideas, feelings and images are transferred through Psi, which are Parapsychological abilities considered as a group. Telepathy generally occurs spontaneously, ...
Views: 1411 - Developing Spirituality - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawSpirituality means that we know we are more than just the physical self. We have an energy or spirit attached to us. In some religious circles our spirit is referred to as the soul and is immortal and that the spirit was created by some divine maker or creator. On the other hand, spirituality ...
Views: 1580 - Why Does The Rabbi Answer A Question With A Question? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Bernie DahlAnswer: Is there any other way? The Power of Questions Ancient Greek philosophers since Thales, (624?-546? B.C.) followed by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, have used questions as the driving force of philosophical inquiry… the search for rational understanding and truth. The concepts and ...
Views: 829 - Coping With Information Overload - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Sandeep GrewalIt's been said that the average New York Times Sunday edition contains more information than a person in 15th century England was exposed to during their entire lifetime. In the information age, our minds get bombarded daily with so much data that we start filtering it out as a self- ...
Views: 662 - Full Figure Lingerie There Is A World Of Options - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Amanda CotterillAt one time, full figure lingerie options were quite limited. Fuller figured women were often forced to get by in granny panties and industrial bras. Fortunately, times have changed. Full figure lingerie options are plentiful today, ranging from bra and panty sets to corsets, bustiers and ...
Views: 962 - Must All Your Ducks Be In A Row - First? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Sandy GerouxAre you ready to take your personal or professional life to the next level? Is everything in place? Are all your "ducks in a row?" We often hear people using these (and other) clichés to let others know that they're planning to do something big... someday, sometime in the future. Have you ...
Views: 2224 - White Noise Of The Mind - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMaybe you’re like me and you’ve been diligent about letting go of limitations in an area or areas of your life. You’ve experienced and continue to experience the shift as a result of your focused thoughts, words, feelings, and actions. Though I’ve been working with this for years (okay, ...
Views: 561 - Believe - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Gary Bergenske10 Character Builders of Believers Is Dedicated – Is wholeheartedly devoted to a goal, cause or dream. Faith in Others – Belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, especially without logical proof. Strong held set of principals. Stays Committed – Remains entrusted and ...
Views: 955 - What Moves You? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from John R DempseyWhat keeps you moving - what motivates you? I believe that motivation is powered by two very different engines, and that each of us develops a unique collaboration between the two. The reliable standbys for personal motivation - passion, purpose, goals - have always worked well for many ...
Views: 870 - Using Goals To Your Advantage To Get Organized This Year - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Marilyn BohnDo you cringe when you hear the word goal or New Year's resolutions? Or are you goal driven and you relish the thought of writing goals and crossing them off? I am one of the latter. I write down what I am going to do during a day, if I do something that is not on my list I sometimes go back ...
Views: 479 - Using Books For Self-Growth - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Amit PandeyLife is a roller-coaster ride…at times more down that up. We all face problems of some kind or the other. One of the best ways of self-improvement is to learn from other people’s experiences. Whether you are trying to lose weight, overcome an embarrassing social habit, give up an addiction, ...
Views: 446 - 7 Barriers To Immigrants Success And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Caroline Jalango1. Negative people or dream killers. A negative person is anyone who creates doubt and fear in you and pours cold water on your dreams with the intention of bringing your plans to a grinding halt. They are people who have resigned themselves to living unfulfilled lives and whose negative ...
Views: 1441 - An Introduction To Scientific Religion - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaMan knows only that which is perceived directly by his 5 sense organs. The remaining major subtle activities of the subtle world are known to him only because of holy scriptural injunctions and experiences of great saints of the world. This subtle information has not been experienced by majority ...
Views: 685 - Spiritual Science And Modern Material Science: Scientific Research Studies - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaMaterial Science can be defined as understanding the potentials of this material universe and then making apt use of them. On the other hand Spiritual Science deals with the advancement of our consciousness so as to attain eternal unlimited bliss (Ananda). Human beings need to pay heed to both ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Why You Must Stay On Course - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Marquez ComelabI believe that all of us want to express something: an idea, a theory, an opinion or a statement. I also believe that the majority of human beings would love to be creative in the expression of these ideas, theories and statements. Creativity permeates in everything our mind does and is ...
Views: 754 - What Do You Really Need? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorI spoke with a friend who just started a new job she doesn’t like. She really wants to start her own business doing something she’s very good at and enjoys. It’s not a matter of figuring out what it may be, she already knows and has done it in the past. During our conversation, she wanted to ...
Views: 554 - The Big Challenge Of Fear - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Mario AnthonyOne of the biggest challenges we’re confronted with on a daily basis is fear. Fear always seems to reveal itself and stare us right in the eyes when we begin to move our lives forward in attaining our dreams. Depending on what it is we want, or want to achieve, there are many types of fear that ...
Views: 1505 - Pleasure Or Pain...What's Your Motivation? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Robin GardnerChange can be difficult at best. You try to do things differently and before you know it you give up. Whether you’re trying to lose those 20 lbs. or maybe you’re looking to save more money, either way you can wind up scratching your head wondering what went wrong. But what if you knew that ...
Views: 620 - Give Yourself An Attitude Tune-Up - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Karen Van CleveJanuary is unofficially the month of "hope." It's a month that begins with a focus on a new year, resolutions for new and wonderful things, as well as excitement and hopes for the future. Then "life" sets in again, and too often the hope slides into "same old, same old" by the time we get to ...
Views: 797 - Dear Friend, Don't Quit - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Brenda Crawford-BeeDear Friend, Don't quit now! There's light in them thar hills... If what you're doing is not working, try doing it another way, but don't quit --don't stop! Why stop? You may just learn something of value -- about yourself for one and about how perserverence and steadfastedness is s big ...
Views: 728 - Don't Let Your Past Steal Your Future - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Nancy HuffHave you ever wondered how much our past can keep us from entering open doors that God has provided? Sometimes the fear from a past incident makes me hesitant to enter into a new door. There is one incident that stands out above all others in my “child mind” and often reaches from the past ...
Views: 2126 - So What's So Great About Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Rebeccca OsbornI often wonder what is the common factor of the sports teams and athletes that are successful year after year in competitions and I personally think it all boils down to having a great coach. A great coaches assesses the talent they presently have and will work to maximize the athlete's ...
Views: 546 - Top 5 Ways To Build Your Discipline Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sue BrennerWhat things in your life do you want to accomplish but you just don’t will yourself to do? Get a new job? Lose weight? Apply for that promotion? Do you turn to immediate, pleasurable activities but end up putting off what you really want? Does answering email, surfing the net or putting another ...
Views: 1394 - Motivate Your But - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Erik LuhrsOver the years I have worked with thousands of people in my various roles of Author, Consultant, Coach, Speaker and Trainer. Virtually all of the people I have met over the years have used products and services in an effort to help them improve their lives and businesses. When I ask them ...
Views: 619 - Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Lisa MortMany of us desire to live a more purposeful life, but we may be confused about what our purpose should really be. When we step back and take an honest look at our life- we're not satisfied. We want to put our energy towards something that matters to us, but trying to find that something leaves ...
Views: 650 - Maximize Your Potential: Use It Or Lose It! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Krystal KuehnYou have probably heard the expression, “Use it or lose it.” If you ever began an exercise program, played a musical instrument, or participated in a sport, you know just how true it can be. Muscles atrophy without continual use and conditioning. Skill and technique diminish without practice. ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - 13 Fab Tips To Go From Whiner To A Winner - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eli Davidson1. Center Yourself. Take in a deep breath. Let it out. Now, breathe in brilliance. Exhale out the burden. Do this three times so you feel more centered. 2. Ask for the Greatest Good. As Mayor, take a moment and claim your office, and ask that your solutions be for the highest good for ...
Views: 749 - Because We're Keeping The Dream Alive... - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Anita ShafferIt wasn’t until my kids started going to school that I paid attention to the way people work and interact, I guess I was reliving my childhood through their eyes, while using the wisdom of my years. I have a tendency not to dwell on my past, so I was always moving forward and never looking back. ...
Views: 516 - Are You Squatting To Rise...? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Brad YatesSo… we're well into the new year – how are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions…? If not so great, I have a question for you: How bad are you going to have to feel to motivate you…? Isn’t that the way to get your butt in gear - creating a sense of pain or discontent or something ...
Views: 1415 - Courage- Pushing Past Our Fears - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Valerie Lipstein“Life shrinks or expands according to one’s courage." ~Anais Nin (author and diarist, 1903-1977) Courage is defined in Miriam Webster’s dictionary as 1) “the quality of mind that enables one to encounter difficulties and danger with firmness or without fear; bravery” and 2) to have ...
Views: 833 - How the Israelites Days in the Desert Relate to Us Today - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Ianny LauWhen God, through Moses, led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt some 4000 years ago, they complained about lack in the desert. Probably discomfort, too. In Numbers chapter 13, the twelve men who explored the ‘land flowing with milk and honey’ had just returned to the camp. Ten ...
Views: 710 - Focusing Your Focus to Stay Motivated is an Inside Job! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Machen MacDonaldYou have had a successful year financially but are you motivated? Most would think that the answer should be a resounding yes. But what if you answered no or not really? Is your motivation, attitude or self concept affected by your latest sale? If this is the case, you are not alone. It ...
Views: 909 - The Obvious Truth about Getting What You Want in Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Mohamed Tohami"I wish to be successful." "I wish to get promoted." "I wish to lose weight." "I wish to get rich." What is your wish? Unfortunately, wishing for something is not enough. Your wishes will never come true unless they are justly earned! Let me explain... In his masterpiece "As a Man Thinketh," ...
Views: 925 - I'm In Love! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Heba HosnyWhat a magical moment it was when he showed up out of no where and stole me away to the land of ecstasy… It all started couple of months ago. I was in a weak moment, feeling empty inside and all alone in this wide world. I almost surrendered to my self-defeating thoughts when something amazing ...
Views: 464 - Secrets Of A Happy Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Robert (Bob) CannonAre you happy? Do you feel good about yourself and your life? Over the course of my 60 years, I have experienced great joy and great sadness in my life. As a result of my experiences, I have come to understand the words of Ellen Glasgow when she said, “Nothing in life is so hard that you can’t ...
Views: 773 - Nothing Will Change For You - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from olukunle alabetutuSome of us live our life under illusion that with time things will change, that our lifes will become better, that our country will get better, that progress will just comes from the blues. This kind of believe is outright illusion and it lead to greater frustration. We must not forget Sir Isaac ...
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