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I don't know about you, but just the thought of cleaning always made me tired. I didn't even have to get all of the chemicals out, think about what I would clean first or how much I was going to clean in a day. It seems like life was always a never ending cycle of cleaning.
Clean the kitchen, ... Views: 2941
This summer I am pale and I love it. I don’t have the ruddy tan of the social. I haven’t gone to pool parties and I haven’t kayaked down any rivers. Instead, I’ve stared at a computer screen, but I am not talking about sitting in some cubicle, doing other people’s work. I am talking about doing ... Views: 746
HOW TO CONQUER ANALYSIS PARALYSIS
Dr Kem Thompson
There's a condition that holds a lot of people back from
progressing towards their goals. I've been guilty of suffering
from this condition on some occasions, and maybe you have too.
It's been called 'analysis paralysis', and is a form of ... Views: 894
Subconscious Wounds
Everyone doesn’t like his company because of his sarcastic way in expressing his opinion. Everybody avoids him not to get a burst of his anger or to get hurt by his words. This is the opinion people have about him, that he is someone that they should avoid.
But when ... Views: 941
You’ve probably been thinking about where you are in your business and your life. You have, right? Now that you have a starting point you can focus on your destination. Where do you want to be in a year, five years, or ten years? In setting your sights for the future, be sure to identify the ... Views: 996
Here's how I used to feel:
Something's not right. I'm miserable too much of the time. I barely know happiness. I feel 'down'. My heart aches. When will I feel better?
I didn't start out this way. Although it often seems like it. I can vaguely remember moments of childhood glee. Life ... Views: 966
I Am not Motivated Because I Can’t
A friend of mine told me once that he could never quit smoking because cigarettes were in his blood (he didn’t mean nicotine, just that he was deeply dependant on cigarettes and could not imagine living without them). If that’s the same way ... Views: 863
This is one of the most frequent triggers of the requests for coaching that we receive. Someone is promoted because they do an excellent job at one level, but their performance at the next is judged inadequate. Here are five key aspects to consider if you suspect over-promotion. It’s ... Views: 671
(before you think I’ve lost the plot,read on……….)
If you are in your 30’s-40’s (or even older) you most probably grew up with Rocky. Even if you had never watched any of his films most of us could identify the theme tune from the Rocky movies, and most of us laughed at the way he spoke (or ... Views: 1382
Let’s face it, staying motivated and inspired can be challenging especially when we get caught up in daily stressors. One of the books I keep handy for just those days is The Four- Fold Way by Angeles Arrien, PH.D. I LOVE THIS BOOK!
The author is an anthropologist, author, educator, and ... Views: 1047
4 key areas that sales managers need to focus on
14 Sep 2006
Joe had a full day with 9 appointments. He comes back to the office with his head hung. The boss asks, “Did you sell something today?”
“Not one dang thing”, retorts Joe, “The competition is killing us!”
I just wonder how ... Views: 1273
Before start with main part of articles and define 71 golden rules let me clear one thing that there is no way understood that to manage stress one must apply each and every rule in letter and spirit. These are collection of golden rules and one should apply as per his or her condition and ... Views: 704
Just recently I was invited to attend a function to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a business owned by a very good and special friend.
I first met him when he started his business and have had the opportunity to provide my services to his company over those twenty five years, and in ... Views: 727
In a bobsled competition, the race often continues long after the winners have been declared and in some cases, the medals have been presented. Interestingly, despite this fact, I have never seen any of the remaining teams approach their runs with a nonchalant attitude. You can easily make the ... Views: 793
What’s your definition of success? The fact is that success means different things to each of us. Do you measure success by how much money you make, your possessions, or social status?
You might count how blessed you are to have great friends, a happy marriage or peace of mind as successes to ... Views: 804
Have you seen the new TV show, hosted by Howie Mandel, called Deal or No Deal?
The show’s premise is this: 26 numbered briefcases, each containing a representation of a different amount of money ranging from $.01 to $1,000,000 are brought to a contestant, who must choose one case in the hope ... Views: 1424
In my book, “What’s Your Expiry Date?“, I wrote that my goal was to help people understand the Power of Mortality™ without the need for them to undergo a traumatic event. On October 10, 2006, twelve years after discovering the Power of Mortality™, I suffered a ... Views: 546
The biggest win I ever experienced was on the day I finally realized that life isn't a game you can win, only play.* After that realization, playing every moment with all my heart became infinitely more important than whether I achieved a particular result. Amazingly, and as if in an instant ... Views: 681
Remember a time when you were younger and all you thought about was summer vacation? There would be days on end where you dreamed of hitting the community swimming pool or lake; and when summertime finally came, you would run to the water's edge and dive right into it. As a child or teen, you ... Views: 655
Although uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very positive. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basketball game, studying longer for an exam, or ... Views: 2726
Do you remember your childhood dreams of career choices, the man/woman of your dreams, or the prized sports car? Did you replace them with new dreams as you got older as most people do? Have you attained your dreams? If not, why?
The saying, 'We are the creators of our own destiny' is right on ... Views: 863
Spoken tapes and lectures, books, and articles are the best motivational tools on the commercial market for self-improvement and productivity. Unfortunately, they are the ONLY tools that attempt to increase productivity, improve attitude, and offer increased vitality.
That is until the ... Views: 1594
“The measure of your success usually comes down to who wins the battle that rages between the two of you. The ‘you’ who wants to stop, give up, or take it easy, and the ‘you’ who chooses to beat back that which would stand in the way of your success - complacency.” -Chris Widener
In all ... Views: 872
Sometimes you feel like you REALLY got to change something. Maybe it's an annoying habit. Maybe it's more serious. Maybe it's losing weight, or stopping smoking. Whatever it is, you just get fed up with the situation. You're motivated to change.
SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE!
Maybe it's occurred ... Views: 1238
Why???
He is depressed since years but he doesn’t know the reason behind it, sometimes he finds himself sad without knowing why and sometimes his mood swings with no apparent reason. He is not that successful or that happy and he blames the government and luck for it.
But there is an ... Views: 767
Article Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Three)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower
Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and
and http://www.craiglockbooks.com
Other Articles are available at: ... Views: 923
In the last 21 years, I have coached and counseled thousands of people individually and in group/workshop formats to achieve dreams and reach goals. Staying self-motivated is a challenge for many; requiring decisions and action to sustain momentum.
Most of the time, clients come to me because ... Views: 875
I was recently asked how I define greatness and for me it has always been a feeling or a sense of empowerment and peace. But to put it into words, to me greatness is being who you need to be for you, getting clear on what you want and being willing to take action in order to bring the things you ... Views: 1292
Thirty-three percent of American adults, approximately 71 million people, are currently on a diet. Add the pre-teens and teenagers who are also dieting and the numbers are even more staggering. Every year we spend over forty billion dollars on diet books, pills and potions with the hope of ... Views: 694
Here are two stories that might sound familiar:
A few years ago I had a client Bill (not his real name) who relocated to upstate NY to begin a new job. He was hired to clean up a dept that was losing money and was in need of strong leadership and focus. He went into the position with all sorts ... Views: 1034
Nobody can hurt you without your consent. There are many
instances in life where your confidence is hit hard. Sometimes
you overcome life's hardness, sometimes you get overwhelmed.
Sometimes your courage and confidence sees you through, but
sometimes your self-confidence gets a beating. However, ... Views: 1102
Article Title: How to Live and Work with Passion
(from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and
http://www.craiglockbooks.com
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html
(Personal growth, self help, ... Views: 560
What do you dream about? Do you have dreams of building a blockbuster business, material wealth, taking great vacations, writing the next bestseller, or contributing to the lives of others? Whatever dreams you have big or small, staying motivated can sometimes be a challenge.
Initially, many ... Views: 862
A confidence crisis is more than a minor dip - it’s more serious.
A confidence crisis is triggered by setbacks like losing an
important business order, break-up of a valued relationship or
losing a job.
When this happens, even a small thing can send you
over the edge, creating an unwanted ... Views: 828
Imagine you have a rose bush in your backyard. It blooms every year but isn’t really doing much of anything else. It looks ok, but certainly could do a lot better with some proper care. Imagine yourself joyfully attending to the rose bush. Feel the texture of the soil in your hands. Relish ... Views: 958
If having a dream and planning its course is a journey, then persistence is the engine that keeps you going, no matter the obstacles or dead ends encountered along the way. Persistence is what keeps your legs under you when the waves are crashing against your body and the undertow is determined ... Views: 1098
Sam called me recently for a coaching session to help him find his “life’s purpose.” According to him, he’d taken classes, attended retreats, listened to tapes, talked to counselors, read books, treatises, and tea leaves, channeled and chanted, did his numerology and astrology, researched, and ... Views: 959
'Life/Business is like a 21 speed bicycle-most of us have gears we never use'
Having just watched the Tour de France in Paris, I was reminded of the time I cycled over the Andes a few years ago....and an article I wrote then which is just as relevant today.
In preparation for on an ... Views: 2376
Can we Go there?
An experiment was done by some researchers; they brought some yellow and red fish then placed them in a rectangular fish bowl. The fish bowl was divided into two parts by a vertical rectangular glass plate so that the red fish could not mix with yellow ones. The fish were left ... Views: 734
If you want to live a life that celebrates your gifts and fits you like silk…you might first have to lurch into brick walls or down blind alleys. Poet Galway Kinnell says, “And the first step, shall be to lose the way.” When I share this at workshops, participants gaze at their shoes. They don’t ... Views: 839
Problems are only Problems when we define them as such. They are really learning events. As the saying goes...If it doesn't kill you , then it can only make you stronger. Whenever we encounter a problem we should try to look at it indifferently. No matter how bad it may be, know for sure that ... Views: 923
Frustrated by traffic jams, over-crowded malls, having only 24 hours in a day? Do you complain about your boss, your partner, your kids and a lack of anything really meaningful in your life? Difficulties such as these often take over our lives and become our focal point.
These difficulties ... Views: 3523
We live in a world where information is king. Just go to the Internet and you can access someone, somewhere, who is willing to sell you information about something. The dilemma is in finding the true experts among the millions of information sellers who in the past, would have never dreamed of ... Views: 691
Knee deep in the challenge of leadership today, business owners and managers, can parlay the changing role of work to create and sustain an environment that helps motivate and keep employees. There’s no one right answer, there is no magic wand and don’t try to mind read how to ... Views: 640
As you know you cannot lift up a stick without lifting up the other end at the same time. In order to get different results you have to become a different person . The first thing you need to do is raise your self esteem. You are a wonderful person and you need to acknowledge that to yourself. ... Views: 717
“I have a wonderful business, in a wonderful way, I give wonderful service, for wonderful pay!”
-Florence Scovel Shinn
No one can be successful in business unless you love what you do. This is an attitude you must always carry with you, in your mind, in your emotions, and in your actions. And ... Views: 1960
Remember when you were young and played “pretend”? You could be anything that you wanted to be, there were no boundaries or obstacles. Do you recall the fun that you had being free to decide your path? It was fun wasn’t it? If so, why did you stop? Perhaps because it was time to “grow up” and be ... Views: 939
Like improvement efforts, effective reward and recognition is an integrated process, not a bolt-on program. Since you can't make your team or organization into something different than you, it has to start with you.
Whose needs are your recognition and reward systems designed to serve? What ... Views: 785
Taking an honest look at your inspiration and motivation levels, seting goals for a definate purpose, and finding the right networking group might be a turning point in the growth of your business and personal motivation. Let us take a closer look at the three keys to self-improvement and ... Views: 815