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- 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: 2000 - Book Review: Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Motivation. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Motivation is Keith A. Shaw. Motivation refers to the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behavior which demonstrates desire and willingness to do something. Fish! A ...
Views: 1994 - Live Out Loud In Power and Authority - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from GERTRUDE J CHAPMANDo you realize the power and authority that resides on the inside of you? If you did, you can impact your life dramatically. Many times people allow their outside circumstances decide their next step. Learn how to take a deep breath, and concentrate on what is happening here. I call these ...
Views: 1990(2 votes) - How To Have Motivation, Persistence and the Ultimate Success For Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianWhen one thinks of their motivation, they may think about what drives them to carry onward to maintain or complete an ultimate goal. Reaching inside yourself to actually find the motivation is not only the most crucial step, but can be complicated for some. If every challenge in life was easy, ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - Two Tips To Help You Change Your Mindset - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you constantly battling depression, pessimism or negativity? Did you know that these emotions can cause you to fall sick easily? Well, you need to change your mindset to be one full of positivity, joy and optimism. In this article I will be sharing with you two tips to help you with just ...
Views: 1977 - Child Abuse Survivors: You Can Learn To Change Your Life With Inspirational Flashes In Half a Minute Or Less - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Adam ApplesonIf your life could use a change and you want to give it a kickstart - no matter how big or small - would you believe me if I told you it would only take thirty seconds or less to begin? Now, let's put that question aside for a moment while I give you another one. What did Henry Ford's immense ...
Views: 1976 - Self Help Tips – What Happens When You Fail? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Ewen ChiaWe are all human, and I believe that we have all made mistakes in life. However, it is not about how many mistakes you make in life. What matters is how you handle those mistakes and what you do after making them. Check out these self help tips I have for you today. Let me start off these ...
Views: 1972(3 votes) - Overcoming Failure – It’s A Challenge That You Can Overcome - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou may have heard of people encouraging you to bounce back from defeat or hardships. Well, talk is cheap, and I do not know about you, but sometimes, I struggle with trying to be resilient. However, over the years, I have learnt that overcoming failure is possible. It is a challenge in itself, ...
Views: 1971(1 vote) - The Ten Beliefs You Want to Have to Succeed in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Catherine FranzBeliefs are the foundation from which we stand. They are formed through experience, observation, heritage, and environment. They dictate our reactions and actions. If we are stressed it is due to a belief plus an experience for which we gave a meaning too. If we are angry, it is because we had ...
Views: 1971(3 votes) - “I’m a Technopreneur and I’m jobless,” says Faizan Laghari. Is an entrepreneur jobless? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe Yes "I am jobless" Camp by Faizan Laghari Jobless for over 10 years I can only speak for myself in this regard. The fact of the matter is that I haven't had a job for 10 years now. Definition of Job As I always explain in my presentations, a "job" in my opinion is where I go for an ...
Views: 1970 - How to Make Your Own Luck - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Rob WhiteIf you're looking for a guaranteed way to win the lottery (other than purchasing every ticket available), you won't find it here or anywhere else. But there's another kind of luck, and it's not the "luck of the Irish." You have it within your power to create your own luck. Real luck is about ...
Views: 1964(4 votes) - On Being Stuck - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Tom WrightStuckness By, TB Wright At one time or another we all have said that we were "stuck." Let's examine this declaration, because saying those words is exactly what it is: a stand for being stuck. So what does it mean to be stuck? It usually means that there's somewhere we want to be at, either ...
Views: 1962 - 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: 1959(4 votes) - What Never Goes Out Of Style? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Steve Scott“During my 87 years I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.”-Bernard Baruch. It is your choice to build your character and your ability to think. They are critical to ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - 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: 1951(1 vote) - Motivational Speakers and their Positive Impact on Companies, Large and Small - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Doug DvorakHaving the ability to reach an audience of thousands with an impactful story that leaves a strong message lingering for weeks is powerful. Hiring a motivational speaker should not be just to fill an hour or two of time during a conference. Your company needs a speaker that fills time and ...
Views: 1949 - 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: 1948(1 vote) - Your "perfect" is possible. Prosperity defined. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Robert GougeProsperity, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is "the condition of being successful or thriving; especially : economic well-being." While the monetary focus is noticeable, the complete definition encompasses a successful and thriving nature in all areas. When related to someone's life, these ...
Views: 1948 - Procrastination - the Killer of Success - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Tracey BurchardFace it, we all put things off. We leave the hard stuff till last and hope that it somehow gets dropped off our "to do" list. We find other things to do that are "more important." It's just amazing how many "emergencies" can pop up to lead us away from taking the action we need towards our ...
Views: 1944(6 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: 1940(1 vote) - What Motivates You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Siobhan SimsPeople often come to me with problems of motivation. It is what make s us do things we want to do and things we don't. Motivation makes us climb mountains and lack of it, leaves us with regret in later life. So how do you find your motivation? Here are three tips to help you get motivation back ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Best Goal-Setting & Motivational Apps - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Jane HurstYou can use your mobile devices and the Internet for a lot more than texting, taking selfies, and playing games. You can also use it to make your life better by taking advantage of goal-setting and motivational apps. There are loads of these apps available to use on all of your devices, and they ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - When the Going Gets Tough...Just Keep Going - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Ben NelsonThere is no denying that along the path to success there are many obstacles, and there will be tough times along the way. If anyone ever gives you a "secret" to success that they say involves no pitfalls and no struggle or work, they are either lying to you or they have never actually tried it ...
Views: 1936 - Find Your ‘Why’ Now - Challenge - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from John Di LemmeAs many of you have heard me say, you must know your WHY in life (your ultimate purpose)in order to deal with such issues as: • Why recruit? • Why deal with traffic in the morning? • Why come in early and work late? • Why deal with certain clients? • Why introduce your business to people ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - Common Sense Life Mission-Based Alignment - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from William CottringerCommon Sense Life Mission-Based Alignment By Bill Cottringer “Common sense and a sense of humor are the same things moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense dancing.” ~ William James. A few years ago, a colleague of mine wrote an important business book ...
Views: 1929 - Student Loans Got You Down? Best Student Summer Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Katelyn RobertsSummer is the perfect time for college students to acquire a little real world experience - not to mention some extra money for expenses or fall tuition. Depending on how far you are in your college process, a summer job can also be a good way to start saving for your student loan payments that ...
Views: 1928 - How soon will the money come pouring in? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Rob White“Okay, so you quit your teaching job of 17 years to make millions in real estate. How soon will the money come pouring in? When will the results begin?” a fellow teacher mockingly asked me this when I told him that this was my last day in class. He believed I was making a big mistake, and he ...
Views: 1926(4 votes) - When Others Don't Recognize Your Genius - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Self-Help IdeasHave you ever been in a situation where the people around you didn't seem to recognize your genuis? You've worked really hard to develop your skills and abilities or the services or products you offer but people don't seem to get it. Situations like thes can be deeply demoralizing but they offer ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - Entrepreneurial Tools to Build a New World Order - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMuhammad Nasrullah, founder of Pringit.com, takes obstacles in his stride. In every challenge, there is an opportunity for the entrepreneur to capitalize upon and take advantage of. Q: How do market conditions affect the entrepreneur? A: The economic environment has a key impact on ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - 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: 1919 - So Many Self Help Books... So Little Change - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Willie HortonI spent a couple of hours recently with a client for whom basically everything has gone wrong over the last couple of years – marriage in a mess, business heading down the tubes, in the middle of a couple of court actions, finances shot – and, seemingly no way out. However, the very first thing ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - Essence of Self Motivation: The Most Powerful Step a Person Can Take - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Scott BarkerQuality of life grows out of the moments we choose to connect with; whatever they may contain. Though imagined they may be, the moments in which we connect with our dreams are the seeds to a very REAL future. These moments are the essence of self motivation.. Using the imagination as a ...
Views: 1914 - I Am 100% Responsible For Me - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'LearyMany times we hear people say that they will never get on well in life because they are not from the right side of town. We hear people blame the way that they were reared as a reason for them to repeat the mistakes thrust upon them or worse. But we need to realise that we do not have to let the ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Your Divine Assignment: Doing the Work You Love - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Tama Kieves(this piece originally appeared in the Omega Institute's online publication) When I had my career melt-down and fled the life of being an elite-law-firm-corporate-lawyer, (an honors graduate of Harvard Law School) I thought I was changing careers. I had no idea I was changing my definition of ...
Views: 1910(4 votes) - Shrinky's Guide to Procrastination: The Tyrant and the Rebel - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Glenn BergerIf you've been paying attention to current events, you've noticed that wherever there is a tyrant, sooner or later you find a rebel. Believe it or not, if you have a problem with procrastination, you've got a tyrant and a rebel inside of you. That is the cause of your difficulty with getting ...
Views: 1906 - 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: 1906(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Stay Motivated in Grad School - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Cher ZavalaGrad school is challenging and stressful. It’s easy to succumb to the stress and begin to feel burnt out while you’re pursuing a master’s degree. That’s especially true if you’re also working full-time, as are many teachers who are pursuing an MS in Education. While you may not be able to ...
Views: 1905 - Goal Setting in Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldGoal setting can be overwhelming and difficult for many people. We read stories about all the steps to make sure you are setting goals properly. If you find goal setting difficult then I want to give you a surefire three-step goal setting process. Step #1 Write What You Want Writing down ...
Views: 1903 - How to Set Goals to Achieve What You Want Out of Life (Part Two - from Self Help/Personal Growth Books) - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * HOW TO SET GOALS TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF LIFE (PART TWO) Author's Note: This extract is from Craig's first published book HANDBOOK TO SURVIVE - a collection of writings on various subjects to help ...
Views: 1903 - 2 Ways to Get Energized in the Morning - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksI know not everyone is a morning person. There are a few people who literally bounce out of bed at the sound of the alarm clock, but most of us fall on the sliding scale between “mild reluctance” and pillow-burrowing, “I don’t wanna!” dread.While I don’t promise you’ll jump out of bed like an ...
Views: 1902 - How To Develop Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Steve GillmanHow does one develop creativity? By habitually taking creative approaches to life's challenges. To make this habitual, you just need to use certain techniques for a few weeks each, until they become a normal part of your thinking. One such technique is outlined here. Develop Creativity By ...
Views: 1895 - Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Young KimI was at the gym the other day, and I happened to step on a treadmill where the electronic display was broken. See that the gym was so full, I was glad to have a treadmill at all, and I just started jogging. I had no idea exactly how fast I was going, what my heart rate was, what incline I was ...
Views: 1894(4 votes) - Personal Empowerment - Bye Bye Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeThe realization of personal empowerment is one of the most important elements of self improvement. After all, it’s impossible to focus on improving yourself when your attention is on placing fault with others. Before we can evolve and improve ourselves, we must first decide to no longer be ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Why Disney Characters and Superheroes Are Usually Orphans - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Marc OromanerDisney taught us that, “when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” Unfortunately, if your dream is to have both of your parents live to see you succeed, you’re sheer out of luck. In fact, of Disney’s forty full-length animated features from 1937 until 2000, I know of only one where the ...
Views: 1883 - It's Not Exactly Your Fault: The Surprising Truth About Why You Don't Follow Through - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Steve LevinsonI have some good news for you. You're off the hook. Poor follow through is not exactly your fault. You've been relying on faulty equipment. Poor follow through is caused primarily by the mixed up way the normal mind is designed. Although we humans are endowed with impressive intelligence ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - Living Fabulously ... With Integrity, Honesty And Authenticity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from JODI NICHOLSON“No legacy is as rich as honesty.” - William Shakespeare To live fabulously with integrity, honesty and authenticity you must first embrace the qualities of each, match your beliefs internally to them and continue to make a daily decision to live by them through your words and actions. ...
Views: 1882 - The Best Life Quotes - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Wilson BlackAre you seeking the best life quotes? Well you will have to make an exclusive research on the life quotes on the web so as to find out your most interesting and desirable quotes on life. There are plenty of life quotes. Let’s discuss them one by one: Today’s Quote No.1 “Strive not to be a ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - Why self-confidence is important - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemI guess you must have come across many articles online telling you on how to build self-confidence, but have you once in a while thought of the importance of self-confidence in your life or what it can do for you? In this article, I am going to use general terms in order to bring out this ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Key words: Personal growth, Self help, Success, Unlimited Power, Anthony Robbins, Mind Power, Mind Control, Success Coaching, Self Improvement (enough there for now) Web sites: ...
Views: 1875(4 votes) - Get Fired UP Now! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carol Grace AndersonAre you ready for some good news? Here it is. You really can GET and KEEP fired up professionally and personally. Sound unrealistic? Let's break it down. It's simple…and easier than you think. Small steps taken every day bring huge results. It's like climbing any mountain-it takes just one step ...
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