Motivation Articles

I welcome you to my TOP 11... Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Here's a riddle for you: throughout the history of humankind, people have been able to tame wolves, chimpanzees, tigers, lions, dolphins, killer whales, seals, and cobras. But there is one thing--one very small thing--each of us have that we have not been able to tame. Do you know what it is? If you guess, "the tongue," you are absolutely correct. How many times have you regretted saying something the instant you said it? How many times have your words hurt a friend or a family member without you meaning to?

We are all single at some point in our lives so it’s important to help yourself stay motivated when it comes to the world of dating. Being a long time single gal, and being all about the how, I came up with a how to have a no fear approach to dating. No Fear Rule #1- Dont take anything ...

Why do people have to suffer? Do some people simply have bad luck or is there a good reason why we suffer? Why do we all get sick, grow old, and die? And is all suffering really bad, or is it actually a blessing in disguise, somehow? Here, I will outline some of the reasons why we suffer: • Suffering strengthens and prepares us. The trials and tribulations we face daily, some more often and severe than others, are exercise machines for our spirits.

I have told people thousands of times that they have just got to ask for what they want. And I find that most people only have one problem with this directive: They do not know what they want! You Cannot Ask for What You Want Unless You Know What It Is! In this exercise I am going to start ...I have told people thousands of times that they have just got to ask for what they want. And I find that most people only have one problem with this directive: They do not know what they want! You Cannot Ask for What You Want Unless You Know What It Is!

Of all your achievements, what are you most proud of? That was what a reporter wanted to know while she interviewed me for a newspaper feature. All the major accomplishments I've achieved in my twenty-five years swam through my head at lightning speed. Which is my proudest achievement? I could tell her that I was most proud of mastering grade level after only about 180 days of school attendance.

What is salvation? Why did Jesus Christ have to die in order to save us? And from what are we actually saved?

Fat Burning Cardio and Agility Drills It’s time to add some fun and games to your workout with some cardio and agility drills. These are great calorie and fat burning activities. Always consider your physical activity a dynamic and not static process. Make it a game. Think variety. Incorporate your environment into your workout. Though these drills call for the use of cones, you could use stones or even trees and bushes or chairs to run around. Backpedal/Sprint Drill (Staggered Cones). Six cones will be needed for this drill.

Prayer is communication with Jehovah God Almighty; it is a two-way conversation. So when you pray to your Father in heaven, He will answer you according to His will. However, there are hindrances to prayers--things and behaviors that will prevent an answered prayer. Here, let us briefly go over some of these hindrances, so we can learn to eliminate them in our lives in order for our prayers to be answered next time. Disbelief "But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

Triceps and Biceps: Top Five Upper Body Exercises Using the Resistance Band or Tube For an investment of about $10, you can be the proud owner of a piece of exercise equipment that will give you all the strength training you need for daily life. These five basic exercises are foundational and will strengthen and tone the triceps, biceps, shoulders and many more upper body muscles.

Question: Why didn't God prevent Adam and Eve from eating the forbidden fruit? Answer: I will have to answer this question in assumption, something I rarely do, because we often waste precious time when we speculate about things we don't know. To know every "why" and "how" would make us God.

Imagine your best friend has just invited you to his wedding, and told you to invite everyone you know to the special event. Those who hear of the event will be the ones who are lucky enough to attend it. If you do not share this good news, you will be guilty of not obeying the order. So it is up to you to tell your friends, family, co-workers about the mandate. You may even need to travel out of your town or province to spread the word. The fate of your friends--whether they will be privileged enough to attend the wedding--lies in your hands. What would you do?

Once upon a time, Jehovah God Almighty created a paradise garden on the newly formed Earth, which became the home of Adam and Eve, the first two people who ever lived. God told them to be fruitful and multiply and be the masters over the Earth and all the living creatures of the skies, lands, and oceans. His purpose for His new creations was to fill the paradise with happy people who would walk in fellowship with their Heavenly Father. Adam and Eve had everything they could possibly ever dream of, all without labor, pain, or fear, for Jehovah supplied all abundantly.

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” --Wolfgang von Goethe Persistence is the spiritual grace that allows you to con

How do we get saved? What are required for us to receive salvation? Since salvation is a gift from Jehovah God Almighty through His Son, Jesus Christ, accepting this gift is easy, not tricky at all. We are saved the moment we 1) repent of anything bad we've ever done and 2) accept Jesus as Savior. Accepting Jesus as Savior means that we have accepted his teachings and diligently applied them to our lives. Simply believing in Jesus does not give us salvation.

Happy Thanksgiving 2009! What are you thankful for in life? To whom are you most grateful? I am extremely thankful of three most important people in my life, and am thankful for too many things to list here, but below is a rundown of whom and what I'm most thankful of. I am thankful to the most important Person in not only my life but in the universe: Jehovah God Almighty. I would like to thank Jehovah for... • Giving me my life. Life is the most precious present Jehovah has given to each and every one of us. When you're given life, cherish it.

Top Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility There are many views about stretching and its benefits. If done properly, stretching can be a relaxing and stress relieving experience. Some say that we should stretch before exercising. Others say we should stretch after exercising and still others emphasize stretching before and after. There is no substantial evidence about the benefits of stretching as it pertains to exercise or that it helps prevent injury.

I want you to picture a paradise filled with happy people who do not have a care in the world, for they do not need to toil under the hot sun for life's necessities. They have nothing to fear; no doors need to be locked, no children will be abducted, and no parent will pass away, leaving their children behind, for there are no such things as death, diseases, or danger--all forces of evil have been abolished.

There is no doubt that communications is the most influencing aspect in our lives. Via good communications, we achieve peace, we have good families and we achieve success at work. On the contrary, few words in bad communications lead to war, unstable families and failing business. The question is, how do we define good communications? In another way, what makes communications good? I have worked on a formula that I tested during one of my project on all employees, contractors, clients and even family.

Have you ever found yourself coming accross a blog post you just had to comment on without exploding? I was doing my regular blog searches, and came across one of those, “ask the expert” questions. The problem: Depressed, out of work, lack of family support, financial devastation, health concerns, general stress a

Body Types - Do You Like How You Look? CAN YOU MORPH INTO A DIFFERENT BODY TYPE? Did you know that there are three different body types? All of us fit into one of these types, or we may have elements of several. They are: Endomorph is a heavy body with a soft and rounded shape. Mesomorph is a well-developed, muscular body. Ectomorph is a long and lean body. Bill Clinton, John Goodman, and Roseanne Barr are endomorphs. A old Schwarzenegger, Daryl Hannah, and Kevin Costner are mesomorphs. Mia Farrow, Anthony Perkins, and Fred Astaire are ectomorphs.

One of the crucial steps, in my 6 secrets to success, is imitating and surrounding yourself with successful people. Now this can be intimidating for some because they look at these winners and tell themselves “I could never be able to talk to him” or “Why would he/she want to talk to me?” When I was looking for success in my life I told myself the same thing. A lot of people have this perception that successful people are not “human”. They think that they are stub

When my grandmother, Gammie, visited me in Berlin, Germany she was well over 80 years old. One day we were about to scale four flights of stairs. She looks at me with a grin and says, “Come on. I’ll race you.” No, she didn’t beat me up the stairs, but she did have a brisk pace all the way up. Gammie passed away at the age of 101. She was also well known for keeping her composure. As she was preparing to fall asleep for the final time, she makes one last adjustment of her wig and then passes away peacefully. What was the main reason for her living so long? Was it her genes?

Corporate Wellness Program: Fitness Boot Camp Saves Money and Increases Productivityr By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. Make fitness boot camp a part of your corporate culture and you will build strong teams, increase productivity and change the lives of your employees. Successfully organize and conduct your own fitness boot camp program. Implementation of a corporate fitness boot camp program costs almost nothing and results in increased productivity, less sick days, cohesive teams and lower health care costs. For Whom Is Fitness Boot Camp?

Social networks appear to be all the rage today. But, is there a social network that can help you to be happy? YES! By accident I discovered Jason's Network, a social networking site developed by Jason McElhone. This site is a hidden jewel where people are committed to sharing their unique time, treasure, and talents,

Self awareness is truly the cornerstone of emotional intelligence. It underlies all the other aspects of self motivation and emotional intelligence. Self awareness is about knowing one’s own emotions. It's about understanding your thinking patterns and knowing what thinking pattern you ...

Recently reality came crashing into my life. I was a victim of a Ponzi Scheme that has turned my world upside down. Similar to the Bernard Madoff Ponzi Scheme, only the villain behind my story is the, Victim Millenium Bank United Trust of Switzerland, who like Bernard Madoff made promises of high returns without ever i

Millions upon millions are going through life crawling upon their hands and knees, defeated and dejected. Many people wail in poverty and wonder if there could be some magic formula that can be employed to extricate them from the entanglement of lack. As they search for the truth sometimes they get exposed to the teaching which says that lack is a tag of spiritual supremacy consistent with the teachings of the bible. Nothing can be further from the truth!

All of life, matter, thoughts, and words are constantly vibrating at a specific frequency. Everything in the universe ranges from the lowest to the highest frequency, and Dr. Masaru Emoto has discovered that water is responsive to these frequencies on a physical level. rn rnDr. Masaru Emoto is a Japanese researcher who has pioneered astonishing discoveries about water. Through years of experimentation, Emoto found that water changes its molecular shape when exposed to differe

Well, we have arrived at step 5 in our series of manifesting your heart's desires. How is it going? Are you putting into practice what I've been writing about? If not, why not? You have everything to gain, easier, faster and with greater certainty than anything else. If you have been using it, I would love to hear more success stories of how this information is making a difference in your life.

Self motivation is the ability to satisfy a desire, expectation, or goal without being influenced to do so by another person. Self motivation is the key to a paradigm shift or behaviour changes amongst individuals. Many motivation courses or peak performance training mainly address this aspect ...Self motivation is the ability to satisfy a desire, expectation, or goal without being influenced to do so by another person. Self motivation is the key to a paradigm shift or behavi

The Law of Attraction has gotten a great deal of attention over the past years, yet I believe it is still very, very misunderstood. I can't tell you how many times I have heard that it does not work and that it's just a bunch of hype. Well, nothing could be further from the truth.

The last 2 issues were about surrenderingrn(releasing the need to be in control) and about allowing (being open to what you're told). This is about trust. Many people have trust issues. They don't trust themselves, their partners, their family, their friends, their bosses, coworkers, employees, etc. They may have been abandoned as children or something equally as horrible for a child to endure. The trust I am talking about here is not like the trust you place in another. It is way beyond that and is far less risky.

So here we are looking at step 4 in the process of manifesting your heart's desires. In step three, I said I was going tornwrite about being 100% responsible for everything in your life as a vital step in the manifestation process. Being fully responsible is important for two reasons. The first reason isrnthat it gives you a great starting point. I'll explain.

We've arrived at issue number 8 in our series on manifesting your heart's desires. This issue is about non-attachment. This is one of the most critical steps in this whole process. To put it another way, you can't be attached to whatever you're manifesting. That is, you can't need it. You can't be desperate to have it. You have to have an attitude of complete non-attachment. It is as if to say, you couldn't care less whether you got the thing that you want or not. You have to want itrnwithout wanting it.

This issue is going to help you to start manifesting what you want with much less effort than you may think. You see, it's all about your attention and your intention. According to Thomas Herold, an amazing spiritual healer, teacher and author, "Your attention is the source of the creative process in turning your thoughts into reality. Using your intention builds a constant energy toward the reality you want to create.

In the last issue we talked about the art of surrender, that is letting go of all of the beliefs about how you think your life is going to look and allowing the Universe to determine the perfect outcome. And surrender is about stopping the battle with your ego and living from your heart. Notice that I said that when you surrender, you need to ALLOW the Universe to determine the perfect outcome. If you are given many great ideas, but you don't listen to them, (allow them) what good will they do? There is a real, almost magical benefit to allowing all possibilities.

Last issue we talked about the first step in manifesting the life of your dreams. That step began with belief. You have tornbelieve in yourself, in what you want, in your skills, talents and abilities. You have to believe that you deserve the life of your dreams. You have to believe it's possible and you have to believe inrnthe manifestation process in the first place. That is to say that you have to believe that your thoughts do indeed create your reality (good, bad orrnsomewhere in between). This issue, we're on to step 2 - Knowing what you want.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ started out as a small spark in the Galilean hillsides nearly two thousand years ago, but rapidly blazed across all geographical barriers to become the world's most well-known Good News in the history of humanity. A brief overview of how the Gospel spread will not only empower us to be a part of its spread but will help us see that the Gospel is propelled by divine power.

Authentic Business? rnWhat does it mean for you? I’ve been getting a lot of eMail lately asking what I mean by “Authentic Business”. What stirred things up is the subhead to our upcoming conference at SuccessNetSummit.com that read, “If You Want to Build a Solid, Principle-Driven, Authentic Business that Will Both Flourish and Endure, You Should Definitely Join Us for The Summit.” So let me explain what I mean. I believe that an Authentic Business is one that congru

"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no ones definition of your life. Define yourself."n~Harvey Fierstein ~ Why do you allow people to talk to you like that? Is there a sign on your forehead that gives people permission to talk to you in an ...

One of the major things that stops most people from ever moving forward on their goals and closer to their dreams is fear. One of the biggest fears is the fear of failure, of not knowing if you can actually accomplish the dreams you set out to achieve. We are afraid of what people will say or think if we don't achieve what we set out to do. Theodore Roosevelt put it amazingly well: rn" It's not the critic who counts; Not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or

In today’s fast pace lifestyle, many women are often caught up in what is appropriately called the “Superwoman Syndrome.” These women are constantly striving to accomplish everything possible in a perfect manner and have not learned how to put themselves as a top priority. Most often, they do not have the time or energy to devote to themselves. Even when having the time, they may consider themselves selfish to indulge in self-pampering or to simply provide themselves qu

Motivation is the reason we get out of bed in the morning instead of sleeping all day. It is what drives us to get to work or the gym and work harder, smarter, and more efficiently than the day before. Motivation is the reason that great ideas are turned into great accomplishments. Motivation is what drives us to get things done! nnHave you ever found it puzzling, and sometimes frustrating, that at certain times you are extremely motivated and feel like nothing can stop you a

Do You Have Job Security? rn rn“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature nor do the children of man as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” —Helen Keller The headlines these days tell of companies laying off workers. In their attempts to down-size, right-size and correct, some people are losing their jobs. rnAnd it’s not just the dot-coms. Major

Have You Lost Your Focus? rn rnWe all know how important it is to focus on what we want. But what happens when we LOSE focus? It’s easy to do, isn’t it? We get distracted. Something captures our interest and diverts our attention away from our chosen objective. We suffer setbacks. Things don’t work out as planned. Someone lets us down. Circumstances change and good plans go bad. rnWe get interrupted. An important matter takes precedence—sometimes for long periods of t

We get so busy working in our business, organizing our family’s schedule, managing the household, paying our bills, etc. that it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all. Too busy to see if what we are working so hard to achieve is what we even want anymore. It is important to take some time and re-evaluate to see if what we desired a year ago, or even 6 months ago, is what we still want. Our lives get so accustomed to a routine that we don’t even notic

Do you believe in yourself? Are you shaky about your capabilities? Do you constantly rely on affirmation from others about what you can or cannot do? Sometimes people will ignite your passion for achievement by believing, championing and supporting you. But then a time comes in the journey of ...

If you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of life that we must go through. And as much as we would prefer that things don't feel or get chaotic, the reality is that it will.

When was the last time you took time out of your busy schedule to write your spouse a letter? Not just a list of to-dos or a grocery list, but a love letter saying how much you appreciate them and value having them in your life. We get caught up in everyday life, that we allow our marriages to miss the little things that can sometimes over shadow the very things we think are major problems.

To lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartache, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your broken heart feels like it is going to explode. You are face to face with the most important relationship decision in your life.

Take a moment to imagine where our society would be, if we (people and businesses) allowed ourselves to believe we have no need for improvement. If we settled for “good enough,” instead of reaching for excellence. If in the afterglow of great success, we adopted an attitude of “We’ve arrived!” ...

What is the best way to live life? Enjoy, enjoy and enjoy. You are here in this world for a short period of time. Therefore, you must enjoy each and every single moment of your life. If you don’t want to enjoy your life then you are no more a living person. Don’t deprive yourself of your God given right to enjoy life. Dance with the rhythm of your life. Life is worth living!

Do you get stressed out at the thought of going to work every morning? Does the thought of spending eight or more hours at work each day get you all wound up and sweaty? Do you constantly find yourself wishing that Monday morning were Friday evening? Do you feel emotionally and mentally ...

“All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which I, and only I, could answer. It took me a long time and much painful boomeranging of my expectations to achieve a realization everyone else appears to have been born with: that I am nobody but myself.” -- Ralph Ellison

Guilt is the worst experience known to humans. It ties us up in knots and makes us feel unworthy and miserable. First, let me explain that it is not a real feeling. It is caused by thinking that we have done something wrong. We think we have done something wrong because we judge ourselves ...

How do you feel when you picture your loved ones in your mind? Does thinking about your good friends and family bring a smile upon your face? Now, picture in your mind those you really don't like. How do you feel when you think about your "enemies"? Do you feel angry, sad, hurt, frustrated, annoyed, or confused? While many of us don't have real enemies, we do have people who we dislike greatly for whatever reason.

When life gets tough, how do you react? Do you throw your hands up in the air in resignation? Or do you patiently endure your difficult circumstances? Tough times are unavoidable and inevitable; but you don't have to let them make you miserable! How can you defeat harsh days? With longsuffering. What is longsuffering? Longsuffering is the ability to patiently and cheerfully endure an unbearable situation.

Motivation is a reason or set or reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior as studied in psychology and neuropsychology. The reasons may include basic needs (e.g., food, water, shelter) or an object, goal, state of being, or ideal that is desirable, which may or may not be viewed as "positive," such as seeking a state of being in which pain is absent. The motivation for a behavior may also be attributed to less-apparent reasons such as altruism

Have you ever wondered where evil came from? Did Jehovah God Almighty create evil? No, of course not; Jehovah did not create evil itself; evil results only when His principles are not followed. Evil is simply the absence of goodness, just as darkness is the absence of light. Long before Jehovah created Earth and humankind, He created spirit beings known as angels who lived with Him in the spiritual realm where He calls home. He gave angels the freedom to make their own decisions, the same kind of free will He has given to us.

1. Be spontaneous. Seize opportunities to do something interesting. For example; when a friend invites you for a drink or to the movies—don’t make excuses. Simply, say yes and go. Don’t turn down invitations to socialize when you know you have nothing better to do. 2. Visit a new place. It’s ...

“I promise to love, honor and cherish you…,” the proverbial vows we’ve all witnessed at one wedding ceremony or another, each person taking a vow to be with the other forever, a serious and deep commitment for sure. Yet today’s divorce rate still hovers around 50%. Why? Are we just a society full of vow breakers, who don’t put much integrity into our words? The statistics say one in two people will break their vows because of issues like infidelity, abuse, sex and

Are you a gardener? If you are, you know that growing colorful flowers and crunchy veggies require your love, care, time, and effort. You need to work the soil to make it just right for the seeds, water them regularly, and patiently wait for nature to do its work. When I was around eleven, I planted a couple of marigold seeds in a flower pot that was small enough to be placed in front of me on my table next to my bed. I watered it regularly and kept a journal, recording down the date I sew the seeds, and listing its growth progress.

When you wake up each morning to the sweet melodies of birds, how do you feel? When you admire the spectacular spectrum of sunsets, are you awed? When sunlight warms your skin and gentle summer breezes softly kiss you, are you not delighted? Do you not enjoy the fragrance of wildflowers, the sound of ocean waves splashing, the chirps of crickets at night, and the claps of thunders during a heavy storm?

In A New Guide to Rational Living, Dr. Albert Ellis proposed ten irrational thoughts that stand in the way of our happiness. Here is the first irrational thought: “You must – yes, must – have love or approval from all the people you find significant.” What if this irrational thought were true? It would mean that our very survival depended on the thoughts of other people. It would mean that we couldn’t follow our bliss, make a change, or even say a few words unless e

Motivation can be defined in numerous ways, but there are two basic definitions or descriptions. It can be defined as the main reason or reasons that individuals partake in a certain behavior, specifically human behavior pursuant to the study of psychology or neuropsychology. It can also be defined as the driving force that initiates and drives an individual’s behavior. It is the internal energy that propels us to achieve our goals. Typically, it is considered to be a dynamic

Motivational Songs are wonderful for the mind, body and spirit in kids of all ages. If you are like me, a kid getting at 40, listening to motivational songs gives me that much needed pick-me-up in the through out the day altering my entire mood, bringing me to my feet, and encouraging me to dance. And more importantly, for my own kids, motivational songs reinforce valuable life lessons that will conjure up powerful memories for many years to come. A song is motivational if i

Ever been chatting with someone and, before you can even finish your sentence, they interrupt to share their own thought or finish yours for you? Or perhaps you are in the middle of making an important point and their attention is pulled away as they check their ringing cell phone, send an email ...

Do you think greatness is exte al, 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 — greatness. Martin Luther King, Jr. — greatness. Nelson Mandela — greatness. Oprah Winfrey — greatness. For sport fans: Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Jerry Rice, and Wayne Gretsky — greatness.

Is sex dirty? Some people view sexual love as dirty, but it, in fact, is a blessing from Jehovah God Almighty, our Creator. However, while sex in itself is not dirty, it becomes polluted when it is not valued and when it is not shared in settings other than what it is intended for. Do you not agree that something good (like medicine) can be harmful if not used for which it is intended? The Value of Sexual Relation and Its Intended Setting rnr

Teaching his disciples how to pray to God, God's beloved Son, Jesus Christ, began the model prayer with, "Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." (Matthew 6:9, American Standard Version) When we pray "Hallowed be thy name," we are seeking sanctification and glory for God's name. Putting this at the start of his model prayer, Jesus indicated that our first priority in life should be glorifying God's name. But in order to glorify God's name, we first need to know what it is. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) tells us God's personal name nearly seven thousand times.

Do you give to everyone what you owe? Do you give respect to whom respect is due and honor to whom honor? (Romans 13:7, WEB) When we rise from our seats to greet a newcomer, help an elderly person across the street, care for our parents when they are in need, and abide by the laws of our government, we show our humility, giving to others what are rightfully due: love, honor, and respect.

Why do you believe what you believe? Are your beliefs established on sound basis? How do you decide what to believe? Let's do a fun exercise together. Answer "true" or "false" for each statement below, and then explain why you believe it is true or false. Go ahead: 1) The sun will rise tomorrow. 2) The Earth is round. 3) I will experience a safe flight the next time I travel by plane. 4) Only one true God exists, and He created everything. Done? Great; me, too. Now let's go over our answers. Here's how mine look:

Motivational speakers will tend to be really authentic in moving and boosting the team spirit of the particular audience, the audience could either be the representatives of a company or will tend to be school or college students as well as consumer even. Yielding breathing in and demoing a brighter envisage is what these motivational speakers do. Many people could have been golden to have come upon while most of the proficient motivational speakers in the world by chance but

If you are 60 plus and losing interest in life then I must say “you are wrong”. There is no reason of losing interest in life. You should not count your age in numbers. Your real age depends on your physical, mental and emotional fitness. If you are in good health then you are better than a 40 year old person who is in bad health.

Are you a woman who’s living her life feeling worthless and invisible? Are you battling feelings of low self-esteem and insignificance? If you are, let’s get one thing straight… You matter—you are significant. You are somebody! Take a minute to let that sink ...

How do I motivate myself to achieve my goals? The answer to this question is incredibly simple. You motivate yourself by being clear on your reasons why you want to achieve your goals.nnMost people simply want things and don't take time to dig into their reasons why they want them. In most cases this is why the vast majority of people fail to achieve their goals and give up.nnIf you have big goals that really stretch and challenge you, then your "Why" is the thing that will h

Unbelievably, there are some very good reasons for becoming disorganized. However, all of these are curable and can be conquered once we get to the root of the problem. Disorganization comes in many forms and may be a problem associated with an illness. Whatever your form of disorganization is; there IS help for you. In this day and age of the inte et, help is just a click away.

When we admire a beautiful painting, we know a gifted painter is behind the masterpiece. When we drive by a brick house, we know skilled builders must have built it. And when we talk on the phone, we are grateful for its invention. But when we see a blossoming rose, a rainbow after refreshing spring showers, and eagles soaring amidst blue skies, why do many of us deny a Creator of such magnificence? Do these wonders not far surpass the inventions we mere humans have created?

A few nights ago I dropped by a local restaurant to pick up some dinner to take home. While I waited patiently in the lobby for my food to finish being prepared, I noticed a sign on the wall. It said, When I work I work hard When I sit I sit loose When I think I fall asleep I read it again…and again. Then asked myself, What on earth does that mean? This proverb may be familiar to some of you, but it was unknown to me prior to reading it. Below is the lesso I got from the

The very first two humans were made in the image of God. But what does that really mean? Made in the "image of God" simply means that people are spiritually like Jehovah God Almighty to some extent. He has given humans some of the spiritual aspects He has: the ability to think and reason, an innate knowledge of right and wrong, a conscience, a full spectrum of emotions, and the need for spiritual things in order to be truly happy.

Many of us go through life not really having a plan. I have been guilty of this as well. What is your plan for your life? What is your plan for your family? What is your plan to achieve your goal? The first two questions are for you to really ponder and think about. The plan for your goal, it starts right now. Questions to consider when developing your plan to achieve your goal: What training will I need if any? Who will need to assist me? What resources will I need? What roadblocks are associated with my goal? How will I get through them?

We often focus on the question: "Do you believe in God?" Yet we seldom go on to the crucial question: "Why is it important to KNOW God?" Why do we desire or need to identify that there is a Creator? Why is it important to know Him? We have the longing and the duty to know the one and only true God Almighty, whose personal name is Jehovah (Yahweh), in order to achieve complete and absolute fulfillment. Knowing that we have a Creator satisfies our curiosity about our origins. It answers the most important questions we have about life: From where have we come? What is our purpose?

Your experience influences how high you think you can go. If you have been told (or told yourself) that you can only expect so much out of life, you may have conditioned yourself to mediocrity. One of my favorite stories is about flea training. It is the perfect illustration of how your experience can limit what you are able to accomplish. If you put a bunch of fleas in a jar and put a lid on the jar, the fleas will jump up and collide with the jar lid. They quickly adjust h

It happens to every one of us. At times, the determination, synergy, excitement, curiosity and enthusiasm just disappear. The difficulty is, a lot of the time we are not the ones who are calling the shots. We need to move to the pulse of our surroundings that continually requests that we stay alert, upbeat and moving. So what to do when you really don’t care about doing anything? Or when you’re overwhelmed because it seems there is an endless “to do” list and you just want to run away? The following suggestions may help: 1. Envision the Consequencesr

Do you believe in Jehovah God Almighty? If you answered "Yes," your answer would match about half of the human population, because Christians, Muslims, and Jews, all believe in the same God, Jehovah (though Muslims use the name Allah for God). While I do not doubt the depth or strength of their belief, I do have to wonder: if so many people believe in God, why do we experience so many man made problems in life? If we believe in God, that means that we should know His principles for living in a good way, so we ought to be able to live well, right?

Long ago I heard a powerful quote: "If you do what's hard today, life will be easy tomorrow. If you do what's easy today, life will be hard tomorrow." For me, that was a great reminder that often when I thought I was taking the "easy way out," ultimately that choice would make things harder in the future. Several years ago when I was working in the high-tech consulting business, I earned a fantastic bonus. I had never received that much in one lump sum before, and it was such

Dear High Achiever:nnONE OF THE THINGS I love most about the profound musings of Ralph Waldo Emerson is how much conversation can be generated by just one of his insights or, in this case, four words.nn “Be, and not seem” may or may not seem so profound to or for you, but the instant I read those words they made so much sense. I immediately put the manuscript down and began to reflect back on earlier times in my life when I use to “seem, and not be.”nnMany of you alre

On November 5 when the Alabama-Crimson Tide played the LSU-Tigers, Alabama had many missed opportunities; they missed four field goals. These missed field goals proved critical since LSU ultimately won by three points. Losing by such a narrow margin made the pain of missing the field goals hurt even more. We have all experienced missed opportunities. However, it is important to keep playing the game. When you fumble or make a mistake, you have to think like a football player

When I was young I discovered a chrysalis hanging from a branch in some scrub oak near our house. Each day after this discovery I would go out and check on this chrysalis in the hopes of seeing the butterfly that I knew was inside. You can imagine how excited I was when one day I came out to find the head of this butterfly sticking out from a hole in the bottom of the cocoon! I stood fascinated by the whole process, but wait… something was wrong. The butterfly seemed to struggle and not be getting anywhere. I decided to help.

Jesus said, "the Father is in me, and I in the Father." (John 10:38, WEB.) What did he mean by that? Does that mean that God and Jesus are one and the same? We can understand what Jesus meant by reading what Jesus said to his disciples next: "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you." (John 14:20)

There are lots of motivational aids like posters, books, audio tapes but the power of motivational videos is highly underrated. Even video clips from popular films like Rocky can seriously motivate one to train hard and pursue their dreams. Sites like Youtube and Video have lots of videos anyone can find motivational because motivation is actually subjective. The video of a paralyzed bodybuilder is more powerful to an aspiring Mr. Olympia while the video of a GSP’s training

It happens to all of us from time to time… we just wake up lacking the energy to do anything… Not wanting to go out of bed, not wanting to stay in it either. That's normal. That's the stuff of life, so to speak. What is NOT normal is getting attached to a lack of energy and motivation. What is NOT normal is to continuously talk yourself out of doing anything at all. But what do you do when all the drive inside of you has disappeared? Try Raising Your Self Motivation With these Simple Techniques: 1. The worst-case scenario

Procrastination is a delay tactic that has the ability to choke your dreams and abort the plans and purposes you have for your life. It has to be nipped in the bud. It should not be given a chance to put your life and your dreams on hold. The following are 7 benefits of not procrastinating. Not ...

Understand that past experiences can pave a path into your purpose when you are willing to learn from the mistakes and then let them go. When you harbor anger, bitte ess and embarrassment from the ills of your past, you stay stuck in a place that blocks any growth potential. You stay rooted in the past, letting the present pass you by. Don't stay stuck in the past. You lose focus when you live in the past, when you hold onto the baggage of all the failures you've made in your life.

The responsibility of working hard, planning and living a successful and fulfilled life falls largely on you. This simply means that from this point forward, the burden of shaping your adult life is on your shoulders. The sooner you realize this, the better! The most important question to ask ...

I think most of us would agree that on a practical, day-to-day level the most important life skill is communication. However, when we take a look around we discover that: 1. Many of us have trouble expressing ourselves effectively. 2. Many of us spend the majority of our life not saying what we ...

Are you struggling with your network marketing business? Do you feel that you lack motivation to succeed? You need to read on, because I will be sharing with you why it is important to stay motivated. In fact, motivation is the fuel that drives you toward success. By the end of the article on training in MLM I hope you will have a better idea of how powerful motivation can be for your business. You need to set your goals. You see, goals give you a sense of direction. Goals a

WARNING! There’s a 21st century Vampire out there … alive … and omni-present … and stalking YOU. Seriously. I’m not talking about myth or folklore.nnThis 21st century Vampire, much like the fictional Count Dracula created by writer Bram Stoker in 1897, lures victims by exuding charm, charisma and often sophisticated and engaging communication tactics. But he’s not literally a blood sucker. These initial strategies only mask the Vampire’s real intent and “true-

If I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over. I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too." Certainly, money can buy you almost everything, but can it bring you true joy?

To lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartbreak, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your heart feels like it is going to explode. You are face to face with the most important decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment determines how the rest of ...

Different motivational factors are required to inspired people into taking actions they may otherwise not take. Some people may not be motivated to maintain a fitness routine while others can be compulsive about doing so. On the other hand the same people who display a lack of motivation towards fitness may be more 'career driven' than a fitness enthusiast. The point people get motivated for different reasons and these reasons can as much as personality types. No matter what

There is, believe it or not, a difference between a teddy and a bodysuit. These two sexy pieces of lingerie have some very practical purposes, but they also work as a sensual piece in the bedroom when called upon. The teddy is typically a one-piece garment that looks a lot like a pair of panties and a camisole. Functional yet alluring, a teddy has evolved through time to become the piece of lingerie we know and love today.nnA bodysuit is also a single piece made of a stretchy

Swagger is a combination of motivation and self belief, resulting in a state of mind where you truly believe you can achieve anything you put your mind to.nnWhen you have swagger, you have an innate confidence to go after your goals - and you usually achieve them. You are energetic, focused and highly confident - and expect things to go your way. You feel like you're on top of the world, and almost forget any time in your life when you've felt anything but amazing.nnThe troub

There is a fine line when it comes to knowing when to use the gift of our own reasoning and knowing when to rely on guidance from a higher source. Every day we learn more about the world, our self and about others – adding to our ability to make better choices and decisions, but we should also be learning to listen to the “higher” voice of Spirit. Since many people are comfortable relying on their own understanding and may not even be familiar with this gentle force that is wanting to take you to where you want to be, I will speak to this. Dr.

I often say, "Everything passes, and so will your current negative situation. When you are angry or upset, keep in mind that it will pass, so why waste your energy on something that will be gone tomorrow?" Now you may think, "Wait a minute, does every negative situation really pass? Did your blindness pass?" If that was your line of thoughts, you are not alone--I've had some people bring up similar points. Certainly, my blindness has not passed, nor have my physical disabilities.

Are you able to feel at peace even when life bombards you with hardship? If not, how can you achieve peace when life gets tough? In January, Tammy Brackett, a music publicist/writer, experienced the financial pain that many Americans are going through now. "My income was reduced by 2/3 because of a job layoff," says Tammy. Yet, she was able to feel at peace. When Donna Ratner, a certified holistic health counselor, was 14, her 22-year-old brother died suddenly in a swimming pool accident. When she was 23, living in New York City, she got held up at gunpoint.

There are many ways for a male to become a model! The most lucrative yet hardest way is to become a high fashion model. Most male high fashion models are betwee 5’11” to 6’3” tall, they are extremely well built without being overly muscular. The normal chest size is 40-44 inches, waist size of 30-34 inches and inseam of 32-34 inches. The age range of a male high fashion model is 16-30 years old. They normally possess a strong chiseled face but sometimes a softer almost boyish

Throughout my career in the military I have come across a variety of tall tales about eating and exercise. The extent of misinformation is so great that you’d think we were dealing with Cold War propaganda. If a lie is told frequently enough it is treated as the truth. Seven Myths about Eating and Weight Loss Eating Myth #1: Eating fat is bad for you. The Truth: Eat fat, Soldier! It’s good for you. Just don’t eat too much, and stay away from bad fat. If you want to be healthy, you must have body fat, and you must eat fat.

We have talked about failure being a step toward success but now let's discuss a key attribute to that concept. Persistence is the necessary characteristic when pursuing your goals and dreams. There are three components to persistence that you must have in order to stay the course. They are a purpose, a desire and enthusiasm.

We all need help every now and then. Financial, spiritual, physical and emotional help that comes from others to get us through difficult times in our lives. Many of us are unable to recognize when help is needed or reluctant to ask for the help that others can provide. As a very independent person, I wanted to do most things myself. I took care of my yard, cleaned my house, shopped for food and freely traveled for business and leisure activities. Then came the day when all

With love shining from his eyes, the handsome groom vows, "I take you to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part."

“It is better to strive in one’s own dharma than to succeed in the dharma of another. Nothing is ever lost in following one’s own dharma. But competition in another’s dharma breeds fear and insecurity.” ~ Krishna from The Bhagavad Gita Dharma. It comes from the Sanskrit dhri, which means “to support, hold up or bear.” The word means many things, but according to Eknath Easwaran, dharma “implies support from within: the essence of a thing, its virtue, that whic

You can gain courage by training your subconscious mind in a special way. This exercise is simple to do, but is very powerful. You see, your subconscious will accept and act on any impressions it receives that are repetitive and highly emotional. This training can help improve your life. However, the success or failure of this exercise, and any resulting actions, is your responsibility.

Do you desire to know the truth? How valuable do you believe the truth is? Nowadays, people believe there is no absolute truths--it's just a matter of personal choices. When we believe that everything can be true, then it means that we should agree that stealing and murder are okay because that may be true to some people.

A positive mental attitude is one of the most critical links we have between our success and happiness. In fact it would be fair to say that without a positive attitude it would be difficult to accomplish anything that can be considered worthwhile. Having the ability to maintain positive thoughts seems to make everything you do a lot easier and more enjoyable. There obviously exists a correlation between maintaining a positive attitude and achieving success and happiness in l

Goal achievement is googled everyday. How can I achieve my goals? What is essential to goal setting? Are my dreams not goals but illusions? The questions are endless. After reading numerous books on the successes of others and scouring through YouTube for interviews of successful people, I have come to a conclusion about why some do not achieve their goals. Here are the top 5 reasons why people do not achieve their goals. 1. They do not believe

Winning minds is something you would like to achieve very frequently. For example, you want to win someone's mind to get married, interviewers' minds to get a job, minds in meetings to influence your ideas, etc. Don't you want to get some tricks to be a mind winner? Here you go the trick. The only trick you need to do is to master all inputs to the mind. DHAAA!! Well, let me simplify it a bit. Every mind has defined inputs which are called senses. Minds won't get any input form any other source but the senses.

Greg Gregory shares his personal story about how he lost over 60 pounds. He is 42 years old and did not really begin his exercise and weight-loss journey until the age of 39. Fifteen years of gradual weight gain took him from his high school weight of 190 pounds all the way up to 262. He is self-employed, travels a lot and has a predominantly sedentary job. At 6’ 4”, his present weight is 202 pounds. Greg gradually lost 60 pounds over the three years of regular exercise and making eating adjustments along the way. He went from a pant size of 44 to his present size 33.

What does the Law of Attraction have to do with Vision Boards? Everything! Vision Boards are powerful goal-setting tools that increase your emotional state, or energetic vibration, through use of a visual collection of your goals and dreams. Any teacher, or student, of the “Law of Attraction” will tell you that this “Law” is actually a derivative of the “Law of Vibration.” The Law of Vibration decrees that every thing in the Universe is energy, and that this energy is never at rest and in a constant state of vibration.

Most a times, we love; expecting to be loved, the people the love was directed to seem to be uninterested or acted aloof. It pains sometimes, but here are some things to know and do. Enjoy this piece.r

As each day brings more and more bad news about the state of the world, you could use an antidote to today’s doom and gloom to rejuvenate yourself. What? Try applying the principles of happiness to whatever is happening in your life today, so you can enjoy whatever you are doing and get rid of your feelings of stress. The 12 principles of happiness are listed below. Think about them each day, so you regularly apply them; perhaps keep them on a list you see regularly, so the

Wouldn’t it be great if this was a choice that worked in every situation? Wouldn’t it be great if everyone practiced life with the Happy vs. Right attitude? So often it seems that right is the only option. Society tells us if we are going to succeed in this world we better be right. If we are going to get out of this life what we deserve, we better be right. We even go so far as to thing that if we are going to be happy in this life, we better be right. What happens if we are not right or loose and argument? We must be wrong.

In his beautiful prayer to his Father before his death, Jesus said: "This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3, WEB.) This important verse tells us three things:

All unrepentant wicked people will be cast into hell, where the fire will burn for eternity. But what does "eternal" fire of hell mean? What does the Bible say? Let us study what the Bible says below about the condition we know as "hell:" 1) Jesus said, "…fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28, American Standard Version) Here, we see two things: a) *Both* body and soul will go to hell, contrary to the popular belief that only the soul will go to hellrnb) That the soul will be *destroyed* in hell, not being burned for eternity.

The major problem with self-belief is that one way or the other we are somehow programmed to focus on our faults rather than our abilities and attributes. With this way of thinking, your intention to remedy the faults can no longer affirm a strong self-belief. You should focus on developing your capacity and abilities to understand your natural talent and strengthen your belief in yourself. Everyone is unique in his or her way. There is nobody in this world that is exactly l

Do we have an immortal soul in each of us? Do we live on as spirits or ghosts after death?

Anthony Robbins' Ultimate Success Formula enable you to Achieve Anything You Want in Life Have you wonder why some people achieve success in their life? Want factors contribute to their success and why 95% of other people fail to achieve success in their life? There are many factors contribute to the success of this group of high achiever. Excellent communication skill, good habits, how to turn failure and setback into Million Dollar Opportunities and many more. But regardles

Question #1: Yahweh (Jehovah) God Almighty operates on this principle in His justice system: "You must take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise." (Exodus 21:23-25). What does this principle mean?

What is love? Is it a fluttering of the heart? A giddy feeling? A mind intoxicated by someone's charm? Many would answer yes to all three descriptions. We are all familiar with the story of handsome guy meeting beautiful girl and falling in love in each other. But what if the girl grows old--and we all do--and loses her beauty? What if she gains weight, experiences mood swings, and develops annoying little habits?

“Wouldn’t you pay $40 to change your life?” The next passenger you meet may have just bought a ticket to a new life Eighteen-year old Asha Tyson bought a Greyhound ticket in Detroit, Michigan, bound for the small town of Hancock, Michigan. She packed everything she owned in a few boxes and ...

Nursing is one of the highly respected and dignified professions in today's world. Lately, this profession has not just garnered immense importance but also has also been evolved in many ways. Many activities that used to be the domain of doctors and experts are now being performed under the supervision of nurses. Nursing is the profession about helping an individual, family and entire community to achieve the optimum level of health and maintaining that level.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a Christian pastor and one of the most influential thinkers and communicators of our time. People all around the world credit Dr. Peale and his teachings with bringing happiness and success to their lives. For years Dr. Peale shared his principles at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York

Beware of false teachers! Since nearly two thousand years ago, we have been warned of false teachers by Jesus Christ and His earliest apostles. False teachers had crept into the early church, misleading many Christians with untruths. Today, many false teachers are in our world, teaching others what should not be taught. As a result, many of those who heed their words are being led astray, believing in absolute falsehood.

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. nnThese difficulties create a desire in us for more peace, more money, a quieter and slower way of life. We look for the things that we believe will fill us up, that essence that seems to be missing within us

Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ? And how about the Holy Spirit? The entire Bible clearly supplies all the information we need in order to know about them, so here, I will briefly answer these basic and fundamental questions using the Bible, God's final written authority for us. Why is knowing about God important? Accurate knowledge about Him is vital to our salvation. Read on... God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit comprise what we call the "Holy Trinity." The Holy Trinity is a spiritual unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

There was a foolish man who lived a lavish lifestyle and squandered all he had. When he died, the only inheritance he left his five children was heavy debt. Unable to pay off the debt their father had accumulated, the children were forced to live and work on the streets. One day, a wealthy business man happened to pass by. Seeing them shivering in the cold, his heart moved in him. He took them to his home, served them hearty meals, and sold one of his companies to pay off all of their debt.

Push-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the Worldr By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The push-up is hands down the best, most complete upper body exercise in the world. Here are a variety of ways to perform push-ups. A push-up demonstrates the portability and flexibility of the human body when it comes to staying in shape. From a health standpoint, you do not need one single piece of equipment or some special place to stay lean and strong.

Question: Doesn't God know everything? Isn't He all-powerful? So even when He did not create evil, He could have squished it down in an eyeblink. He knew it was coming and exactly from whom and every detail. And He could have saved Jesus from suffering, why didn't He? Why didn't God prevent Satan from creating evil? Answer: Jehovah God does know everything; He can see into the future, etc. So He could have easily seen what trouble Satan would cause everyone. So why didn't God prevent Satan?

At times, all we need is a way that can keep us motivated and get us back on track. The following suggestions will help you accomplish just that. Appreciate failure - Many people find failure difficult and demoralizing. For them, failing on something – whether it’s a single goal or a large project – is enough to keep them from moving forward. Successful people, however, know that failure is a teacher. It’s just one of the steps on the way to success. They realize there is always something to be gained from failing.

What is sin? Throughout the Bible, sin is a main topic. As a matter of fact, from the first story in Genesis to the last in Revelation, and even to this day, sin plays a crucial role. Since the topic of sin is so important, it is wise to understand what it really is. In the town where you live, its laws most likely include such prohibitions as murder, robbery, kidnapping, and rape. Breaking any of these laws means you have committed a crime. A crime is an offense you commit against one another; it is an offense against your law. Those who commit crimes are called criminals.

Playing it safe is the most popular way to fail - Elliott Smith

A common enemy that attacks most people’s dreams and goals is not having a strong and healthy self-image. This hidden self is responsible for helping you to achieve your heart’s desire or hindering your progress. It can also hinder you from playing a bigger game in life. If you’re ready to reinvent your self and self image, the following five strategies can give you a jump-start to living life on your terms. Strategy #1: Take 100% Responsibility For Your Life.

"Take care of our children and show them the way.” We live in a culture of sedentary living and overeating. Our children are watching, listening and learning about life and how to live from us adults, their leaders. They are not interested in what we have to say. They are carefully watching how we live. Schools, parents and local, state and federal governments all have a leadership role when it comes to educating our children and keeping them physically fit. What kind of message are they sending our kids?

This article explains the main reason that people lack the personal power needed to make their dreams come true. By conquering the reality illusion, the main barrier to success, you are ready to start increasing your personal power. Warning - you may not be willing to accept the awful truth. To get the greatest benefit from this article, you would have to: - Have an open mind - Know what you want from life - Be willing to take limited risks - Use trial and error to gather the experience you need

It’s happened to all of us. One day you are plodding through life just fine. Oh sure, things could be better. It would be nice if you were making more money and driving a really classy car. People would really take notice if you advanced to the next level in your company. But for the most part, ...

We truly have all the freedom in the world to do, be and have anything we want. However, without realizing, we subconsciously confine ourselves to live within limits. Our subconscious thoughts and ingrained behaviors become a straight- jacket, keeping us from fully engaging in life. We worry what other people think of us, what we think of us. We do what’s right or settle for what’s reasonable. Perhaps the biggest way we confine ourselves is giving up our dreams because we th

Are you feeling bored? Getting bored is quite common in people of all ages. I often listen people saying they are getting bored or the life is so boring. When someone says that life is so boring, it means that he/she is losing interest in life. This type of negative development must be taken seriously. There may be many reasons of feeling bored. A person who is feeling bored knows well the reason behind his/her boredom. However, the most common reasons of being bored are:

Do you have big dreams and goals you want to accomplish? If you are reading this, then the answer is most likely yes. You may have been highly motivated when you started to work toward what you wanted, but now your motivation has waned or even disappeared completely. Perhaps you have not even been able to find the motivation to begin yet. Whether it is the former or the latter, the root problem is that you have not found your massive motivator. You have not yet found the thin

Aaaah, the good old Pity Party; we've all thrown at least one in our time. Some people throw them every day of their lives. They are absolute party animals. Of course, quite often they will be the only attendee at these 'celebrations', and then at other times they will do their very best to get ...

Worry is one of those things that will pull you down and stop you in your tracks quicker than most anything else. Most things you worry about don't happen, but that doesn't seem to stop anyone from spending time and energy worrying. Worrying ruins the present by bringing in anticipation of ...

Sometimes you don't have the energy needed to start or resume an important task. However, you can train your subconscious mind to give you a burst of energy on demand. This may be all you need to get going on that special task. Once you start a task, it is human nature to continue working, at least for a few hours. After that, you may need another burst of energy.

A fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall directly behind the platform, but only a fire marshal or an attentive speaker looking for a good icebreaker would notice it amid the general room clutter. Fred, the president of the organization, introduced me. I took the stage, acknowledged the ... A fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall directly behind the platform, but only a fire marshal or an attentive speaker looking for a good icebreaker would notice it amid the general room clutter. Fred, the president of the organization, introduced me.

Our own perception is your own reality…isn’t it? We live with and in our own reality everyday. Therefore, our big problems are big problems and our small problems are small problems….to us. And, whatever our problems are they are, they are OUR problems and not someone else’s. Back in October 2010, I saw Tony Robbins in Sydney and he said it best when he rnsaid, “Your Winter Is Someone Else’s Summer.” It’s true isn’t it? If you are reading this right now and

“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.” Calvin Coolidge When we go through life we subscribe to different value systems; some people place much emphasis on having a lot of money. Some consider relationships to be more important than everything else. There are those who consider outward appearance and making a good impression to be the most important possessions, sometimes without considering the cardinal principles of character.

I guess you are in love! Do you know how to impress your love and make him/her love you the more? Do you truly know? If no, this article will put you in the know. You can impress your lover. You can make him/her love you more than she/he already does. You can get the full attention of your love and get him/her focused only on you. Here are some tips to get your love impressed.r

As My Soul Looks Back, I Wonder She wanted me dead. My crime: I was a “bad, motor mouth, problem child.” Momma lived in the hospital half our lives, the other half, she and I stayed in our Detroit flat with the rats and roaches. Momma’s Sickle Cell Disease ruled us. She was in and out of the ...

The U.S. Army is in the business of preparing our soldiers of military operations to include combat. Transitioning this approach into civilian life with the purpose of maintaining health works just as well. A simple military-style fitness test will assess your muscle endurance, cardio and strength. All it takes are three very basic activities, push-ups, crunches or sit-ups and a one-mile run/walk. Use the results as a benchmark. You need the benchmark in order to establish reasonable, attainable goals to shoot for every four weeks of testing.

For most of us as children, the word “forgiveness” was a daily part of our upbringing. We were told to turn the other cheek, and to forgive and forget. But more often than not, those instructions only applied to other people – many of whom wanted forgiving! I don’t often recall being told to forgive myself, or even being presented with the idea that it was okay to do so. For most of us, we were constantly reminded of our mistakes, by people who were constantly reminded of theirs; being told that it was the only way to learn from them.

Question: What is the battle between good and evil all about? Why is it necessary? Answer: Originally, there was no force of evil, because Jehovah God Almighty did not create anything evil. Evil was created only after a great angel rebelled against God. Jehovah created countless number of angels, who are heavenly servants who do the will of God. One such angel was of great beauty and position. Because of his pride, he wanted to exalt himself even above his Creator, and wanted all to worship him--and still does.

It Is Up To You So, you want to get promoted. The possibility really lies in your own hands. Remember the trite but true saying, “If it is to be, it is up to me!” Don’t wait for things to happen. Set yourself apart from the crowd and make things happen. Most people look outward for success. ...

Rollick Guides (RollickGuides.com), the online Community for Savvy & Indulgent Activity Enthusiasts, introduces a solution for overcoming laziness induced by winter. As the temperature drops, the days become shorter, and the new television and sports seasons kick in, the urge to watch endless hours of TV takes hold and people become less active. This inactivity can lead to poor physical and mental health. As a promoter of healthy and active lifestyles focused on participatory

There are fundamental habits that all millionaires share so that they can do more, have more, share more and be masters of their own destiny. While there are a lot more than 10 habits that they need before coming successful millionaires, here are the top 10: Habit number one: Goals Goals give you a clear sense of direction and a blueprint for the future. This is where you take the dreams out of your head and put them down onto paper. This is were you plan to arrive at a well designed future destination rather than at an undesigned future destination.

"With all the controversy in the early first millennium about the nature of the personage known as Jesus Christ, such as the Council of Nicea of 325 A.D., the myriad of versions of the Bible, including the many 'mistake' Bibles that have deliberate or otherwise mistakes, and the many editings of the Bible over the centuries (which is true of just about any holy book), the fact (or rumor or history) that King James was into bestiality and suppressed the last edition of the Bible which was translated from the original Greek and Hebrew before putting out the King James Version, most of which the

Life is full of events that test us. These events try our abilities to cope and deal effectively with such occurrences as death in the family, financial problems, health issues, job losses and such. What is difficult for some to see is that each of these events present to us an opportunity for growth and evolvement. This is especially difficult to see when we are in the middle of one of these events.

Imagine someone you do not particularly like coming up to you, and in front of all your friends, begins to passionately accuse you of things you have never thought of, let alone have done. How would you react in such circumstances? In such cases, maintaining temperance is the key; otherwise, you could worsen an already unpleasant situation. But what is temperance?

Og Mandino was one of the most widely read inspirational and self-help authors in the world. His 14 books of wisdom, inspiration, and love —including "The Greatest Salesman in the World" —have sold more than 36 million copies worldwide in 18 different languages. Og was the first recipient of the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal for literary achievement. He was also one of the most sought-after speakers in the country. Get inspired and motivated today with 10 of the most popular Og Mandino quotes below.

Adversity is another means to discover your capability. It introduces you to your real you, and then, bring out the best in you. Adversity serves as a barometer to measure the greatness in an individual. The real you manifests itself in times of adversity. Your ability to continue or withdraw from the race of life is normally tested at times when faced with fiery trials of life. According to the popular Proverbs 24:10, “If you faint in the day of adversity your strength is

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This is one of the most profound single sentences ever uttered. It is from Konosuke Matsushita: "The untrapped mind is open enough to see many possibilities, humble enough to learn from anyone and anything, forbearing enough to forgive all, perceptive enough to see things as they really are, and reasonable enough to judge their true value." There are five values in this forty word sentence that work towards an untrapped mind. You could spend a lifetime learning each of these values and incorporating these into your life and it would be well worth the effort.

Amanda Beard and Dara Torres are two American swimmers that have already broken some pretty impressive records. Not only have the beaten records in their events, but they have also set other age related records. Amanda Beard is the youngest American woman to win a gold in swimming and Dara Torres is the oldest American women to compete in the Olympics…and win a pair of silver medals to boot! In honor of these two great women I have compiled 3 of their most memorable quo

Employee motivation can be quite a challenge. The decision on how committed an employee will be towards the organization, division or team, depends entirely on the individual. Therefore, the first step to employee motivation is to engage with each individual. Find out what makes him/her tick. ...

Almost everything we do in life is a choice. To get out of bed in the morning is a choice. To go to work and do your job and pay your rent and take chances and risks, are all choices. To eat unhealthy foods knowing you will gain weight and increase fat and cholesterol and your risk for heart ...

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 putting in more time when learning to play an instrument. Anger can sometimes lead to newer, higher level goals, possibly fueled by the desire to prove others wrong.

When we think of Army training we usually think of physical activity, push-ups, sit-ups and lots of running. The underlying and most important driving force behind the United States Army are the seven Army Core Values. The Army Values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity and personal courage. Although I am retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, I still carry the Army Values wallet sized card with me. All seven values are transferable to civilian life and make us better people. Here is a good translation of the Army core values for civilians.

Yo, Adrian! I want to share a piece of Sylvester Stallone wisdom with you. (If you think “Stallone wisdom” is an oxymoron, I’ll address that, too.) But first let me lay some groundwork.nnEvery morning I wake up at 4:00 AM and I start my day.nn Does the idea of a 4:00 AM wakeup call make you groan? Not me. I use this time because it is when I am most creative. I write, think and get into the flow better first thing in the morning. Sometimes the process works, sometimes I

OK - we All have that nasty little voice in our heads at one time or another. The one that nags at you with, "You're never going to be able to do that." "You'll never succeed at this." "It will never happen." "I'll never be really happy." About face! Sing it together now.."Pesky Pessimistic Negative Notions are dead. H

Can you live an extraordinary successful life with your ordinary state of mind? Certainly not! You need to upgrade your mental horizon to such a level from where you can see your true giant picture.

Sugar and fat addictions are out of control in the U.S. Sugar and processed foods such as pasta and white bread are a great way to pack on the pounds and damage your health. The bad fats, saturated and hydrogenated fats, are causing serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease. It's time to put a stop to these addictions today.

Have you ever felt that your days just get away from you? At the end of each day, you wonder where the time has gone, feeling nothing was accomplished? If you can relate to this happening, it's because your days are taking control of you. Don't let your days rule over you. Take command and authority over your days by determining how you will have efficient use of your time. Questions to consider: * What are your biggest time wasters? * What are you currently doing to manage your time? * What could you be doing better? Ever heard the statement, Eat that frog?

When buying a pile bike, there are lots of factors you should consider, mainly as there are so many bike makers and price points. It's a good idea to produce a check-list to make sure that you get the best type of pile bike for the money you will end up paying and the following items will help you: How have you been going to utilize the pile bike? One of many first factors is likely to be what you will end up utilizing the bike for and what kind of ground you will end up ri

What is so special about the Bible? The Bible is the most unique book for several reasons: 1) The Bible is the only accurate and complete account of human origin. It answers some of life's most important questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where will we go? How can we experience the greatest love, joy, and peace? Where did evil come from? What is death? What happens after we die?

“It is no exaggeration to say that every human being is hypnotized to some extent, either by ideas he has uncritically accepted from others, or ideas he has repeated to himself or convinced himself are true. These negative ideas have exactly the same effect upon our behavior as the negative ideas implanted into the mind of a hypnotized subject by a professional hypnotist.” ~ Maxwell Maltz from Psycho-Cynernetics Have you ever watched a professional hypnotist at work and s

Do you feel fulfilled? If you have spent time trying to find fulfillment in material possessions, in traveling and sightseeing, in good food and fine clothing, in fame and power, have you been able to find what you're looking for? If not, do you know why not?

What do the sun, a lighthouse, a police officer, and a Christian have in common? They are all lights of the world, providing warmth, guidance, warning, and exposing darkness. The sun brings warmth and delight, a lighthouse aids and guides, a police officer maintains order by warning and disciplining offenders; and like these lights, a Christian should shine forth as the ultimate light of the world by providing joy, assistance, correction and rebuke. Now, let us look at the three light aspects of Christian living. Bringing Warmth and Delight as the Sunrnr

Motivation is a peculiar and complex state. What motivates one person can be very different than what motivates another even though they are striving for the same goal. Some people can motivate other people but only to a certain degree. At the end of the day, you still have to work out a way to get yourself motivated. But when everything looks bleak and all you want to do is to surrender, where do you find the will to carry on? Begin with winning the battle in your mind.

Millions around the world, of different colors, languages, and cultures, have received the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. This Gospel is not merely good news, but the best news, for when you accept the Gospel, you will have accepted the gift of a lifetime, as only through Christ will you be blessed with eternal life and fellowship with our Creator, as the Bible says, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13, WEB)

A funny thing seems to happen around this time of year; I've seen it again and again. At a time when we all should be enjoying beaches and barbeques, sunshine and surf, many people's moods seem to turn a bit blue. The summer romance hasn't panned out the way you thought it would, friends are all busy doing their own thing, the kids are a handful, and soo September will roll around and what has changed from last year? These are the words I hear echoed from clients everywhere.

Motivation is the drive to achieve goals. It is the driving and compelling force that sets us in motion to achieve our goals. It is the key ingredient in our success. If you compare a successful person and an ordinary person, you are likely to find that one main difference between them is their motivation levels. Our way of working and our results reveal our motivation level. A motivated person achieves more than the person with ordinary or no motivation. Having optimum motiv

Everyone needs encouragement. So many people in this world feel discouraged, pressed in, cornered, unworthy, unlovable, or completely overwhelmed by the circumstances of their lives. You can make a difference in one moment if you will honestly and sincerely encourage them. Let them know that they are capable, that they can do the task before them.nnAdults, children and senior citizens all need to be encouraged. One way to do this is to talk with them, give them a clear pictur

Napoleon Hill was an author who wrote books like Think And Grow Rich and Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success. He was also President Franklin Roosevelt’s advisor. Napoleon Hill is certain one of the people that many look up to when it comes to changing their mindset and achieving success. I have compiled a list of his quotes and I hope you will find these helpful in whatever situation you are facing today. Keep reading, and enjoy! “The starting point of a

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The sloga "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”rn - Calvin Coolidge Do a search for: FarmVille cheats. FarmVille is the virtual game played by millions on Facebook .r

One day, during his earthly ministry, Jesus and his disciples got into a boat to cross a lake. As they sailed, a violent storm suddenly raged, tossing the boat around like a toy and quickly filling it with water. Frantic, the disciples went over to Jesus, who was peacefully asleep in the stern, and cried, "Master, master, we are dying!" (Luke 8:24, WEB) Upon waking, Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea, commanding, "Peace, be still!" (Mark 4:39) Immediately, the wind and the sea calmed.

Do you lack the motivation to get out of bed on time? Have you recently discovered that you’ve been surrendering to laziness and procrastination? Discovering the factor that motivates you is one issue, it is quite another to be capable of staying with it… Staying motivated and productive is not as easy as procrastinating and getting lazy, of course. However, laziness, procrastination and lack of motivation are terrible practices that can suck the life out of you in the long run.

When setting and achieving your goals persistence is one of the most crucial elements in attaining your goals.nnThe basis behind persistence is will power and desire. When these two elements are combined in a proper manner you will be amazed at what you will start to achieve.nWith the power of persistence you will be able to overcome all obstacles and setbacks that will come along as you are on your path to achieving your goals.nnThe strength of your persistence is the differ

Success is not something that happens to you. It is something you are. It starts in the morning when you get out of bed. It continues through every moment of the day. Success is built while you are waiting in traffic, during lunch, when you're walking the dog, sitting at your desk, running ...

I may be the foremost stop smoking expert in the world. I've quit like five times now. It reminds me of the days when I used to watch WWE wrestling. Six time world champion? That means that the belt was also lost that many times, it was surrendered and won again. I don't know that I can give anyone a definitive answer to permanent victory but I can tell you what has helped me again and again beat my addictions and I have had many of them.

Do you love and care for "the least" in your community? Who are "the least"? Jesus answered this question in his parable in Matthew 25:31-46 (WEB):

When the goal is to beat the procrastination habit, it's best to really understand what causes procrastination in the first place... The art of breaking any negative habit and replacing it with a more positive habit, begins by understanding why we developed the negative habit in the first place.

Attitude #1 – Decision Maker. Self-made millionaires are decisive. Decision plus Action equals Result. Becoming a self-made millionaire is a result of being a Champion decision maker who takes the action needed to achieve that level of success. You make decisions about your success in every area of life based on your Why, not on how society labels you or what naysayers tell you about yourself. Attitude #2 – Belief. The day that you realize that you have to build your belief

Have you ever seen the little children in undeveloped, impoverished countries on the news? Notice how happy they seem, unless they are starving or sick (which many of them are). Have you ever wondered how that can be? How can children with so little – and with so little future – seem so happy, ...

In a small town lived a young Christian woman named Erin who whole-heartedly followed the Bible's commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Leviticus 19:18, WEB) Whenever her neighbors were in trouble, they could always count on her for support, be it emotional, spiritual, or material. One day, her next-door neighbor and long-time friend Bob asked to borrow some money from her for an emergency. Remembering Jesus' words, "Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you," she un hesitantly wrote out a check for the needed amount. (Matthew 5:42)r

Question: Jesus told his disciples, "Seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things [food and clothing] will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33, WEB) How can we seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness first? Answer: To seek Yahweh's Kingdom above everything else, we must live by His will, principles and precepts in both attitude and actions. Specifically, here's how:

Two nights ago I had a phone call from a guy who I've known for a while. Quite a while. Danny. Over the last few years he has had two major physical and psychological battles; drugs and food. And of course there's been some emotional stuff as well. Yep; it's all intertwined. He's not a buddy as ...

I have studied high achievers for 25 years, including 23 as a television news reporter. Time and time again I saw the power of goal setting, especially short term goals. Nick Missos was a Warsaw, Indiana 9th grader who wanted to be on the wrestling team. He had two things going against him. He ...

Question: Why is every person a sinner? Answer: To answer this question, we need to understand how sin entered our world by reviewing the spiritual condition before and after the first man, Adam, sinned.

Sometimes you may feel like you don't have the support you need to move forward. You might feel busted and disgusted. When it's your turn to be encouraged, you may feel no one can or will help. We have all been there. But you don't have to be there anymore. I discovered something that all ...

Choosing a major can be hard! Even people who have always known what they wanted change their minds, sometimes as late as their senior year in university. If you want to find a major and future career that's right for you, take your Myers-Briggs or MBTI type into consideration. ENFP This type is typically an enthusiastic, creative, outgoing, natural leader. Teamwork and cooperation are important to ENFPs, so suitable majors may bern-artrn-anthropologyrn-chemistryrn-educationr

Even the most motivated and upbeat positive thinkers are susceptible tornwinter WOEs. WOE is an acronym for "What On Earth" is happening. It's what you say when you take on the role of helpless victim. It's also what you say on a dark winter day when the blues and blahs are getting to you. So what can you do when you're weary of those dark, blustery days? You can remind yourself that perhaps the world's environment is getting to you, but there is something you can do. You ca

Have you noticed that when you are fully committed to issues that affect your life or to an important cause, goal or even a relationship; you become bold, decisive, gutsy and unstoppable and are able to attract support and resources from people who have the answers or the help you need? It’s ...

Life is full of problems. There is a saying that says something about for every two steps you move forward, you inevitably take one step back. It is a simple fact of life that not everything in your life is going to go perfectly, according to plan, and turn out the way you expect it to. So, the question arises, how do you keep yourself motivated despite those setbacks? Well, step one is simply realizing that setbacks will occur. Just knowing that can be a big boost to your s

Do you produce good fruits? If so, are they sweet and nutritious, or are they shining on the outside but wormy on the inside? Good fruits? Well, I'm talking about the good works you do. But how can good works be wormy? "Good" works are wormy and rotten when they are done with the wrong motive. They are truly good and nutritious when they are done with the right motive.

They say, "Like father, like so " or "like mother, like daughter." If you are a child of God, can you say that about your relationship with your Heavenly Father? Do your spiritual qualities illustrate that you are your Father's child?

Having a little trouble getting out of bed in the morning can be a little difficult. But there are sometimes some things that we do on a regular basis that might make it a little more difficult. This article will show how you can stop procrastination, and do the things that you want to do. A good place to begin would be to look at why you have such a hard time getting up. Is it because you are not getting enough sleep - maybe watching those late night movies? Is there a hea

Question: Did God create evil? Answer: No, Yahweh did not create evil. Evil is simply the result of disobedience to His moral laws. Where there is no light, there is darkness. Likewise, where God's principles and precepts are not kept, there is evil. Some people point to the King James Version translation of Isaiah 45:7 to say that God did create evil. The verse says, "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." However, this verse does not indicate that God creates moral evil.

Do you want to live forever in a world where only love, peace, happiness, and goodness exist? You can, and it is up to you to make that happen. How? The Bible says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16, WEB.) Does this mean that anyone who believes in Jesus will have eternal life?

On a wintry morning, shoppers scuffled through the streets of New York, wining in and out of crowds. Amid the crowd was a young woman walking along the shops with a slight frown. She looked at the toys displayed in the windows, but quickly turned away with a sigh. She just did not have the money to buy them for her two kids, not even for this Christmas season. After her ex-husband had walked out on her, she could only provide food on the table; and at days, even that had been hard to do. Then something from the corner of her eye caught her attention.

The headline says it all, doesn’t it? Just by reading it, you’ve probably already concluded what it’s all about and maybe, just maybe, which one is your most dominate, yes? Let me explain…rnThere are 2 types of motivation: TOWARD & AWAY-FROM. Both can be highly effective in getting you motivated for different reasons at different times. We are all motivated to achieve the things that we want to achieve in our lives by something. Questions is….”WILL IT STICK, STAY

Here's a riddle for you: what death brings life? Answer: the death of Jesus Christ in our place. But how could Jesus' death bring anyone life? Why did particularly Jesus have to die in our place? Why die in our place at all? Finally, how should we personally respond to his death? Our eternal destiny entirely lies in knowing the answers, so let's discover them together. First Man, First Law, First Sin, First Penalty rnr

A man named Jacob once vowed, "If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God's house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give the tenth to you." (Genesis 28:20-22, WEB)

Do 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 things outside interference, whose purpose is to get a reaction out of you, by reacting to its action. Do you know when you step into a room, circumstances should flee? You have heard these terms being caught off-guard, or blindsided.

If you could be any flavor you want, which flavor would you choose? Sweet, sour, salty, or bitter? At first thought, I would want to be sweet as honey. But after careful consideration, I realize it may not be a very wise idea. While candy can bring a smile or two to someone's face, too much of it yields only empty calories, and we all know where those excess calories will end up! All honeybonnie and lovydovy is all fluff and no substance, offering no lasting value. I want to be something that affects others in a big way and I want my flavor to last. So I choose to be salty.

Motivation is a word used to refer to the reason or reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior as studied in psychology and neurophysiology. Intrinsic motivation is when people engage in an activity, such as a hobby, with a internal desire, without obvious exte al incentives. Extrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from outside an individual, such as a reward or a good grade. Extrinsic motivation is often effective. If you want to ma

Have you ever wondered how much our past can keep us fromnentering open doors that God has provided? Sometimes thenfear from a past incident makes me hesitant to enter into annew door. There is one incident that stands out above allnothers in my “child mind” and often reaches from the past tongrab my future…. As a small child, I always loved to play in the dirt and thenhouse where I spent the first five years of my life wasnbuilt on red clay—the best “kids” dirt in the whole

Finding or replenishing your lost motivation can be a difficult task for anybody and especially internet marketers during the holiday seasons! With holiday 'spirit' in the air comes many distractions that make it hard to stay motivated which can be the kiss of death for the business of many internet marketers! Here are 5 ways setting brand new goals, at least for the short term, will greatly benefit online entrepreneurs trying to simply get back on track! Narrows Your Focus D

If you want to create new habits, leave the bad habits where they are, and start to create completely new habits. In short, focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Give up your desire to find old habits and behaviors to fix, and become fascinated with creating new ones. The ...

With the beginning of December under our belts and a buzz about what 2012 could hold, it really is time to get intentional about what to bring in to your life - if you haven't set your vision already. If your stomach is sinking, relax! Here's for a frank admission: Being an optimist with a tendency to enthusiastic objectives, my plans, visions and goals all too often became a means with which to beat myself! (Can you relate to that?) Have you disappointed yourself once too often because you haven't reached targets you set for yourself? Yes, me too.

Whose slave are you? Before you protest and say you're nobody's slave, understand that we're all slaves to one thing or another. Do you know that "you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey?" (Romans 6:16, NLT) In other words, we are slaves to whatever controls us (2 Peter 2:19).

Vision is what keeps a person alive otherwise they are just walking around going through the motions. Just like a robot following a certain command. You have heard people say, “I am just going with the flow.” What if the flow is leading them away from their desires? Have you ever found yourself in a position where you have lost your focus and all hope seems to have vanished? This is what occurs when distractions come and you take your eyes off of your goals and begin listening to the voice of distractions.

"Help! Please don't leave me here." Joseph's muffled cries rang out from in the pit. He couldn't believe that his elder brothers could actually cast him into this hole. They wouldn't leave him here, would they? They just couldn't. "Help!"

If 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 wealth, President Kennedy's vision of Americans setting foot on the moon, and Michael Phelps overwhelming win at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games have in common? Answer: They're colossal a

You 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 are going to help you organize your life, get motivated, and set and meet your goals. 1. LifeTick Much like GoalsonTrack, this site lets you set goals, create steps that you need to r

Education and the means to acquire it have been through the drastic metamorphosis over the past few years. From finding home tutors to digging through massive libraries, a lot has been changed. One factor which is behind this incessant evolution is information technology. Partnership between education and information technology is known as online education.

The first and most provable difference between you and everyone else on the planet is that no one is constructed like you. Your body is different from anyone who has ever lived or will ever live – different on the inside and out. No person on earth comprehends things like you do. No one constructs sentences like you do or reacts to these words the way you do. You have your own absolutely unique way of comprehending people, places, things, words, and events.r

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Almost 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 prioritizing in the right way. Many important tasks are left undone because other things appear to be more important at the moment. Eventually, the undone task becomes critical on our to-do list, but there is no time to get it done.

Grad 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 entirely avoid losing some of your motivation while in grad school, there’s a lot you can do to get it back. Never underestimate the importance of getting plenty of sleep and eating a healt

I recently enjoyed a wonderful "break" on vacation with my family! However, I still managed to smuggle my laptop in with every intention of doing some work and creating that week's Coffee Break. So I put my assistant on standby and informed her that I would have the recording and worksheet to her in time to distribute to you.

Question: How do we know that we can trust the Bible as the Word of God? Answer: We can trust the Bible as the Word of God because the Bible is proven to be: 1) Historically accurate: Archeologists have unearthed evidences of certain people, places, and events described in the Bible, and historians have attested to the Bible's historical accuracy. 2) Scientifically sound: The Bible stated certain scientific facts thousands of years before scientists proved them. No contradiction between Bible accounts and scientific facts exists.r

What is true wealth? Is it gold that glitters under the sun? Or is it wealth that no one and nothing, not even death, can take away from you?

Not everything will come easily to you. There will come a time when you want to do something, either write a book, learn to dance, or develop a new skill. If it’s something you already have an aptitude for, things might come easily, but it’s likely that you’re going to find the learning process to be much harder than you imagined. You’re going to get frustrated. You can’t let the frustration keep you from your end goal, you need to learn how to overcome it. If you don’t you’ll never, ever leave your personal comfort zone and you’ll find yourself living a very narrow life. It Won’t Lastr

“It’s not what happens to you that will determine how far you will go in life; it’s how you handle what happens to you”. -Zig Ziglar A positive attitude helps you cope easily with the daily affairs in your life. A positive attitude brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid ...

Did you know that you can make your life better simply by thinking? Do you realize that by reading some very basic ideas, placed in a certain order, you can raise your awareness, charge up your motivation, and even totally change your life. Your beliefs are powerful. Your thoughts can take you to wonderful and unexpected places in life.

Are 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 at a time no matter how high the mountain is. Are you feeling a spark already? Today is the perfect time to get started. Here's the first step: 1. REACH into new ways of thinking!

At this time of year I’m always posing the question, “What New Year’s resolutions did you make?” It seems most responses I am getting are along the lines of “I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.” It’s about time to put to bed what I consider to be the top five myths about New Year’s resolutions and whether or not they are worth our time. Myth #1: They do not work.r

There is a right way and a grossly unprofessional way to introduce yourself to a speakers bureau. Be sure you know the rules before you call.

Socrates mentored Plato ... Plato mentored Aristotle ... Aristotle mentored Alexander the Great... It is a known fact. The most effective way to be successful is to be mentored. I am blessed to have had many excellent mentors over my 35 years of professional life. When I need to learn a new skill, I find the best teacherr I can and use her or him to learn what I need to learn. I do this in both my personal and professional life. This behavior has served me well so that my private practice and my personal growth have flourished.

One of keys in self-realization or to unlock the door to more professional/personal success, satisfaction or happiness is recognizing the difference betwee “Acceptable Flaws” and “Unacceptable Flaws.” ACCEPTABLE FLAWS During a job interview, a candidate is asked to name a weakness or an area ...

Can you remember when you were a child and the child-like dreams you had and the journeys you’d embark upon in your imagination? Maybe you had dreams of being like your heroes or others you looked up to. Then somewhere along the way life came along and those dreams took a back seat. I still believe in the power of dreaming and setting high goals and, no, I won’t tell you that all dreams come true, but I will share with you the power of holding onto them. n nWhen working a

Building a good customer base in Facebook isn’t as easy as it looks or sounds. Most people are under the assumption that being on Facebook guarantees their success, since there are so many users on the platform, but that just isn’t the case. Businesses have to work really hard if they expect to grow their businesses on Facebook. Small business will have many more obstacles than larger corporations, but they can succeed if they use a few secret tips to guide them along the way. Below are 5 Facebook secrets to grow your small business the right way.

You 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, and you can overcome it. I am being real with you. It may not be easy, but check out these points that I will be talking about today. There is a saying that goes, “to err is human” an

Once a person becomes a Christian by trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and eternal life, would he or she experience less suffering in the world? Answer: Being a Christian will bring more suffering of one kind, and less suffering of another kind into our lives. What it will not bring is no suffering.

This is a new day. Treat it that way. Do not be burdened by past results or beliefs. Do not limit yourself today by what you were or weren’t able to accomplish yesterday. Quit complaining. Do you like being around complainers? Me either. If you aren’t pleased with something, change it. Be the solution. Stop Waiting For Godot. He isn't coming. You be the one that does something. Don’t wait on others. Be your own difference maker. Change 'what might have been' into what 'is'. Time will pass either way. Make it happen. You'll be glad you did.

There is a lot of mystery and fascination that surrounds the dream catcher - and unfortunately, a lot of misunderstanding as well. Read on to find out what a dream catcher is and isn't and to increase your understanding - because with understanding comes respect and real appreciation. This is not meant to teach you how to make a dream catcher. This should be done by a knowledgeable person. Because we are all connected in the web of life, everyone is affected, to one degree or another, by the energies that surround us and the thought forms of others.

"We are God," or "the Messiah is us" is the belief many of us hold today. But is this belief correct? Can we, mere mortal beings who can die, be God, who alone is immortal and cannot die? God, whose personal name is Jehovah, is absolutely holy and perfect and sinless. Jesus our Messiah, the one appointed and anointed by God to be our only Savior, is also absolutely sinless and perfect, because he is the exact image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15). On the other hand, the Bible specifically said that every human being is a sinner:

How accessible and available are you? Do you get so wrapped up in your daily routine or tasks that you are not being very present and you are missing what you should be receiving or giving? So many times, it is easy to get wrapped up in our own lives, our own challenges that we are not accessible to other people or even other opportunities. Sometimes the very thing we need to do is to be in a place where we are accessible and in tune with what is going on around us at that precise moment. Always be present.

Having 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 delivers value.

Quality 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 motivational tool means allowing the brightest facets of your dream to dictate how you experience, or connect with, the dream itself. All you’re doing here is creating a channel for the dream

I recently received an email that prompted me to answer a poll about what I feared most. I didn't reply to the email because my biggest fear at that moment was the fear of receiving more unsolicited email. However, I did start thinking about the subject of fear. What are we afraid of? What is fear? What can we do about it? We all have fears at one time or another and to one degree or another. I did a little research of my own and found that next to terrorist, fear of public speaking and fear of success ranked high on the list of things people fear most. Fear of Public Speaking

Do you live a life that is pleasing and acceptable to Yahweh God? Do you know how you can do so? Yahweh told His people, "You shall be holy; for I Yahweh your God am holy." (Leviticus 19:2, WEB) If you profess to be His, then your lifestyle has to mirror or reflect your relationship with your Creator. You may have a strong desire to please your Heavenly Father, yet do not know exactly how. For example, you may not know whether certain things or activities you do conform to God's laws or principles.

This 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. nn Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results is a valuable resource for people interested in motivation , and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nn Amazon.c

Are you a good learner? Life is about growing--physically, mentally, and spiritually--but in order to grow properly, one needs to be a good learner. The Word of God provides us with valuable tips and principles that will help us be better learners in life. Here are some principles I've gathered from the Bible to assist us in our learning experience: 1. Fear Yahweh God, for it's the beginning of wisdom:r

When I first started coaching, I was working with my own coach - a sharp smart lady who had a few simple rules for running her life; rules that I learned to love and quickly adopted as my own: "Work Hard, Have Fun, No Drama." But being human, every once in a while I slip, and last week I broke rule # 3 - “No Drama”. What ensued was, life became less fun, and I got less work done, and all because of a little drama! Read on, and discover what I learned about dealing with drama. Drama comes in many forms.

(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 the Divine. I was leaving behind the Big Removed Guy in the sky, more concerned with the next life than the wonder of this one. In doing the work I love, I discovered a fresh Astonishing

What are you holding onto that is not serving your real purpose? What relationships do you continue to nurture that are detrimental to your mental health and fitness? What mindset do you continue to feed into that prevents you from truly be the person you are designed to be? Many times, the thing that keeps us from growing or moving forward is our unwillingness to let go of things that we don't need in our lives.

Many times we find “stuff” interfering with going after our goals and dreams. It’s hard to stay motivated, stay on track and difficult to move forward. If we allow daily distractions to interfere with our tasks at hand we are inviting in guilt, defeat and lack of purpose. Staying motivated is an art. We are going to show you how to be an artist of motivation!

The Trickster is a well known character to Indian people. The Trickster is both figurative and literal, symbolic and allegorical. Awareness of him can be life-changing. At one point or another, the Trickster touches each of our lives whether we are aware of it or not. Here is a story to expose him, his role and to familiarize you with... "The Trickster". In the drier parts of Africa water is difficult to find. The bushmen have learned that the monkeys in the area know where the water is and how to get to it. When water is needed, the bushmen must capture a monkey.

It seems that lately you can’t turn on the TV or the radio, or even much talk to anyone without hearing about the recession, financial hardships or general economic disaster. We all seem to know someone, who knows someone who has been devastated by the recent turn of events in our financial markets. But historically, every downtu has eventually been followed by an upturn. This certainly holds true in financial markets, and in my experience, also in our personal lives. The key is to weather life’s storms gracefully, keeping a positive and realistic perspective.

What 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 services including garage storage products. In just a few short years the whole idea of buy-and-sell has been replaced with buy-and-hold-if-you-can. We will discuss how garage storag

Therapists, physicians, massage therapists, body workers and energy workers need to be interviewed and checked out just like your roofer! I don't know about you but finding a good roofer is might- near- impossible. Psychological outcome research has shown that half of the therapists make us ...

Question: The Bible's full of great stories but is there any convincing evidence for any of them? Answer: Long before people proved it scientifically, the Bible indicated that Earth hangs in space: "He stretcheth out the north over empty space, and hangeth the earth upon nothing," (Job 26:7) and that Earth is round: "It is he that sitteth above the circle of the earth…" (Isaiah 40:22) The Bible also confirms the scientific theory of the various stages of Earth's formation. One of the best evidences of the Bible's validity is fulfilled prophecies.

There 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 for themselves. There is one principle you must be aware of if you are to get past these hard times, and that is " stickability ". This is the ability to "stick to it" and keep going no

Summer 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 will come due about six months or so after you graduate, in most cases. Unfortunately, Summer jobs for college students aren't easy to find these days. You're not only competing with f

Fragmented Souls Not much seems to be said about fragmented souls, but I quite often find that the minute the subject is explained, people seem to identify with it right away. A soul fragment is that part of you that you are always looking for, that part that will make you whole again, and quite often, the wound that never heals. We most often seek to solve this through others, particularly our partners, because that’s what we’ve been taught and we don’t know where else too look. Soul fragments can also be somebody else’s.

Inertia is a feeling of not wanting to act. It usually stems from poor time management skills and poor organization skills. Usually when a person makes sure they are aiming for a goal which is good for them which they are committed to and they learn how to properly manage their time and workspace, then they tend to suffer less from a feeling of inertia. These time-management and organization skills can’t be learned ove ight as they take a lot of practice, but everyone can f

Beware of false teachers! Since nearly two thousand years ago, we have been warned of false teachers by Jesus Christ and His earliest apostles. False teachers had crept into the early church, misleading many Christians with untruths. Today, many false teachers are in our world, teaching others what should not be taught. As a result, many of those who heed their words are being led astray, believing in absolute falsehood.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or concentrate harder at work, a healthy dose of self-discipline is what you need most. With a strong strategy and tips for when temptation arises, you’ll reach success in no time. 1. Start on a Monday. rnResearchers found that setting a date or event to mark the start of a new regime can make you more likely to follow through on your goals. 2. Write down your reasons for self-discipline. rnAffirmations strengthen self-control by focus

As 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 on a daily basis? • Why work and plan over the weekend? My personal mission statement is “You must be absolutely clear about your goal and be relentless in your pursuit of your “WHY” and read

What is a prophet? A prophet is a person who receives a prophecy, message from God, and then communicates that message to others. A divinely inspired message is always direct, specific, and tells exactly what will happen, to whom, and precisely what people should do. Moreover, a true prophecy from God always comes true in every detail. Predictions that "mostly" come true are not good enough.

If 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 mind to inspiring possibilities. With WOW leading my thoughts, I find myself looking at the world with an attitude of “YES” no matter what the situation may be. I am no longer moody (I us

War-Game Your Health War-gaming is a technique used to visualize the battlefield before going to battle. Several courses of action are then developed and played through to the end to assess what the probable outcome would be. This allows the commander and his staff to further refine a course or courses of action which are all focused on accomplishing the mission. Not a shot has been fired, and there is no risk, since this is really a mental exercise designed to maximize success and minimize loss of life and casualties.

INTRODUCTION Do you feel as though you're stuck in a rut, and that your life has more potential than is being realised? Motivation therapy with brain entrainment is the key to unlocking doors of limitless possibilities. A binaural beats download has been proven to re-shape the psychology of the mind through a variety of entrainment frequencies, which can over time, alter the anatomical structure of the brain (see:'neuroplasticity'), so that newly acquired, positive states of

FORGIVENESS - Feeling or Action? For a long time I struggled with being able to forgive. Maybe you have felt the same way? In my “green sky” upside down thinking, I always thought forgiveness had to be a feeling. Something that made ME feel better inside towards the person I was trying to forgive. A futile effort t

It is an old saying about business that "customer is the king". Therefore, since the primitive age; business people have been conce about the number of customers. In their pursuit of having maximum number of customers they try different things to entice them and attract them. In this regard, discount has been one of the widely used and most efficient tools for the business organizations. Business keep on coining new discount forms and shapes to cater the need of customers and create value for them. In some cases and fields, discount has become the base of competing with each other.

Fashion, which would said to be a luxury has been turned into one of the most bizarre industry in today's world. No industry is as fickle as fashion now a day. The reason behind this endless transformation is continuous display of latest fashion through fashion shows and different forms of media. This is the reason that people's attitude towards fashion has changed at large. It is no more a luxury; rather it has turned into a necessity. Fashion designers across the globe are making atypical and unique dresses to enchant the fashion enthusiast across the world.

The goal of sales management leadership professionals is to teach salespeople solid techniques and principles, along with actually helping personnel increase new accounts. There are a number of methods sales leaders can apply in order to see steady improvements in closing transactions. To be successful as a sales leader, it takes skill, determination, and perseverance. Advantage of Sales Training Coursesr

Here’s a seven-word sentence that encompasses everything you must do to really, truly live your dream: Move your dream from someday to now. It’s fun to dream, to think about what you would like to do someday. But that someday part is a real problem. As long as you see your dream as occurring someday, it’s not going to happen for you. Every person who has ever achieved a dream has done so by changing that dream from someday to now.

So many times we are pestered by a lack of confidence in the things that we can do, hindering us from moving forward and accomplishing our goals. Those feelings may come from things like losing your job, settling into your routine or simply boredom. Other times, distractions and just a general feeling of complacency pushes us into a place of laziness, keeping us from doing our best and performing at our most effective. Never fear! There are ways of countering that lull in

Weight Loss Excuses: How Excuses Will Make You Fatr By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The Paradox of Excuses We become experts in creating excuses for why we cannot do what we recognize to be important. Imagine spending time and energy on finding and creating excuses for not doing what you have recognized to be important in your life. Allow excuses to rule your life and they will sabotage your healthy eating and weight loss program. Just the other day, I had a conversation with a young woman. We will call her Brenda.

It’s a dream of everybody to become a successful person. Isn’t it? Then why most people remain losers and unsuccessful throughout their lives? A very simple answer! They do not possess the required qualities of a successful person. You cannot win unless you develop a winning aptitude within you. In order to become a successful person you need to know the characteristics of a successful person which I am giving below, in brief: 1. Education and Skills

“What do you do that causes her to treat you that way?” was a question my counseling professor, Fr. Dr. Robert McEniry (Creighton University), taught his students to ask in a marriage counseling situation. The question presupposes that the responsibility for what happens between married partners is on each of them, not just one of them. A lonely person should ask a similar question: What do I do that causes people to treat me the way they do? All emotional healing begins with self-inventory and an acceptance of personal responsibility for who you are, how you act, and what happens to you.r

Do you nourish the women in your life? Do you want to be more nourishing and learn how you can teach others to be so as well?

Many years ago my sisters insisted that I was in denial. "What are they talking about?" I thought to myself many times. I was very offended and hurt by their comment. What was I in denial of? I had my own business, 3 kids, a home, and a happy marriage of now 17 years. I could not understand ...

Do you have an idol in your heart? Now, before you say no, let us define idolatry and see what it means today. In ancient times, idolatry was the worship of idols or the use of idols to represent the "gods" people believed in. Such idols were carved images in various forms made of stones and wood, and the rich folks touted silver and golden ones. Idolatry was practiced by many ancient cultures, by both the worshippers of the only true God, Yahweh, and worshippers of false gods.

What do you truly want for your life? What do you dream of? Do you have a dream? Of course you do. You have something that you know will make the world right, and that will make the world the way it is meant to be for you. You have many things you want for your life in many areas.

If you’re weighted down by fear, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by anger, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by hatred, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by stress, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by insecurity, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by greed, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by ambition, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by guilt, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by shame, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by self-doubt, cut it loose. If you’re weighted down by worry, cut it loose.r

If you think change is stressful, try NOT changing. Have you had it up to here with facing so much change? Are you resisting it, avoiding it, or embracing it? Do you want a fresh, new perspective on change? Do you need to get inspired and motivated to action? Well, it’s “GO” time!

My grandmother, who passed away at the age of 102, came to visit me at the young age of 90. I remember distinctly walking with her into a building with several flights of stairs. As we approach the stairs, she looks at me with a grin and says, “I’ll race you!” and she takes off up the stairs. I am not expecting all of us to be that agile at the age of 90 if we make it to that age. Without knowing it, my grandmother was revving up her metabolism and taking care of some cardio. Here are five ways to rev up your metabolism: