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- Structures to Keep You on Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniYou know the importance of goals, so you make them. You know what a bad habit looks like and notice when you're doing that thing that you do that sabotages your success. But how do you stop doing those things that keep you from your goals and start doing more of the good? Create a structure ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Developing Your Vision - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from AnnaLaura BrownIf you are in business for yourself, or even if you are striving to accomplish any kind of a significant goal, then you must have a clear and concise vision. What is your vision and how do you decide what it is? There are some helpful hints and ideas. Voice- in order to determine your vision, ...
Views: 1281 - Goal Setting Tips: Success Leaves Clues...Want One? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Keelan Cunningham‘Success leaves clues’ is one of those stock phrases used by personal development legend Tony Robbins in his talks and seminars. However, not only does success leave clues but it also actually needs them too when it comes to the mad science of goal setting! But what kind of clues exactly does ...
Views: 1281 - The Compound Effect: Are You Heading for Disaster or Glory? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Implement Blog“So, where do you see yourself in five years?” We’ve all heard that one before. It is an existential black hole of a potentially soul-draining question. Yet it has become a staple of every job interview. And if you’re like anybody else, the answer to the question usually lies in an empty blank ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - 3 Tips To Chase Away A Bad Case Of The Monday Blues - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Adrienne FikesArrrrrgh! Stupid Mondays! You hate Mondays. Seriously, like why is it Monday AGAIN? Didn’t you just suffer through a Monday last week? I mean come on! Someone make it stop already. Did you notice how everything terrible happens on Monday? The sun is shining and you’re trying to be happy but ...
Views: 1280 - Exchange New Year’s Resolutions for Achievable Goals and Reap the Rewards! - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Krissy JacksonIt is generally said that 40 to 45% of adults make one or more resolutions each year. Most New Year's resolutions are about self care and management, weight loss, exercise, and spending more time with family and friends. Other popular resolutions involve better money management and debt ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Feeling overwhelmed? Take Five Steps To Focus Your Energy! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you struggling to get things done? Have you constantly been feeling exhausted or stressed during the day? Has anyone told you that you’ve dropped the ball recently? We all know the feeling of overwhelm, having too many things to deal with. This feeling can have a large impact on ...
Views: 1280 - The Goal versus the Journey - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Robyn SpeedDoes your dream demand that you bring it to fruition, or that you take the steps to bring it to fruition? It is often the case that the journey, the steps, are what is important, for it is that journey which teaches you the most. Your journey teaches you about your own passion, commitment, ...
Views: 1280 - 4 Easy Goal Setting Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaSetting a goal and achieving those goals could almost be two entirely different things. Achieving a goal means to take action while setting a goal means you know what it is you want. Well, in my experience I went from being scatterbrained about what I wanted to being quite strategic. Let's just ...
Views: 1279 - How to Reach Goals - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinDo you know you can reach goals? Most people don't set goals because they fear all different things. Whether they can make it, all the obstacles to achievement, the time, etc. In the end people don't do it! Let's remove fake barriers and look at how to reach goals. In the end you will know how ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - New Year’s Resolutions: Mistakes To Avoid + Be Successful - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Mary Ann V. MercerMost people look at the beginning of the year as a chance to change their lives, However, I have seen that at least 50% of those who establish New Year’s Resolutions or Big Goals for the New Year fail. Reasons are that people are putting so much pressure on themselves to make New Year’s ...
Views: 1279 - Dream It Live It - Goal Strategy to Achieve Your Dream - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Cynthia HatcherThere is a way to live the dream we carry in our hearts. The way we achieve our goal is through proper goal setting. These goals may be personal goals, professional goals or both. You are far above the crowd if you 1. Made a decision to follow your passion 2. Know what you want and why you ...
Views: 1278 - The 9 Houses of I Ching Astrology - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jon SandiferThe 9 Houses of I Ching Astrology I Ching Astrology not only looks at your own horoscope, in terms of the Stars and Elements and Trigrams that form your special profile, but also looks into which position your Star rotates to within a nine-year, nine-month and even nine-day, cycle. This ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - The Power of Commitment - Where Extraordinary Results Are Born - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksHappy New Year again. I hope your first week was great.Today I want to talk about New Year’s Resolutions (NYR’s for short). I don’t believe I’m the first to tell you about all the hype and habits regarding NYRs. I don’t know what you think I might say about starting the New ...
Views: 1278 - Turn Activity into Effectiveness (Part 3) - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe reason most people don’t practice the simple plan for super achievement, that I have described in the previous two articles, is that as simple as these routines are to learn and apply in your life, so easy are they not to use. There are constant distractions, temptations and noise going on ...
Views: 1278 - 3 Steps to Setting Great Goals - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Steve UhlenbrockIn the past I have written about replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts and ideas on how to get what you really want. Today I am going to write about Goal setting and how to use this tool to help you get what you want. Realize that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so if ...
Views: 1277 - Castles in the Air - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Barbara Campbell“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost, that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau Dreams are wonderful! They are castles in the air. They are whatever you want them to be. You can add, subtract, or rearrange ideas to your ...
Views: 1277 - The Money Blues - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniAt some point in your life you’ve felt down, probably more than once. Somebody you cared about may have had a misfortune, your heart was broken, a health issue stopped you cold in your tracks or you had a financial disaster. Nobody is immune to feeling blue. But the problem is when you get ...
Views: 1277 - What To Do When It’s Not Working - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWe’ve all experienced this at some point in our lives. We set a goal, we make big plans to achieve it, work really hard and still don’t get the results we’ve been hoping for and desire! Maybe it’s loosing weight, growing our business, changing jobs or creating that perfect romantic relationship. ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Complete the Year Consciously - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Mike RobbinsThese few days before the start of the New Year have a magical and sacred quality to them. I appreciate the lull in activity that often takes place this week and the opportunity we have to reflect back on the year that is ending, as well as to create new possibilities and intentions for the ...
Views: 1275 - Creating an Integral Culture - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Copthorne MacdonaldObservers have noted that contemporary society is characterized by three sets of opposing forces: 1. BUSINESS-AS-USUAL forces that want to maintain the existing institutions and ways of doing things. They want to keep the mechanisms of institutional and governmental control pretty much as they ...
Views: 1275 - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 1275 - The Secret to Successful Resolutions: Have Fun! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonRemember those New Year’s resolutions you made 10 months ago? Chances are that for most part, you: a) don’t remember them b) wish you didn’t remember them c) regret making them d) are feeling guilty about not living up to them. If you are among the blessed few who actually accomplish all their ...
Views: 1275 - Trading Goals for Flow - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanHow are those monthly or annual goals progressing? Are you celebrating some, feeling guilt over others? Instead of merely checking "got it" or "failed" how about looking at the goal as a process? Sometimes we want a particular item or habit in our life. In the case of items, it might seem as ...
Views: 1275 - 4 Ways to Increase Revenue Before 2016 - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Tracey OsborneThere are less than 4 months left in 2015, but that gives you plenty of time to meet and exceed your revenue goals for the year, if you’re smart about it. These four ideas will turn up your sales volume before New Year’s… 1. Find the money sweet spot. Ever heard of the hedgehog ...
Views: 1274 - From Finish to Start! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDo you remember travelling with the family as a child? Did you ever eat at one of those restaurants that had the placemats with activities on them? The mazes always seemed so hard to find your way out of. Unless, you started at the finish and worked backwards toward the start. For some reason ...
Views: 1274 - Don't Give Up On Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Sheri FalconeYou’ve heard the expression “Reach for nothing and you will be certain to get it”. Over the years, I have definitely discovered this to be a true statement. However, it has taken me a quite a few years of experimenting on how to refine my goals to make them more realistic and achievable. ...
Views: 1273 - How to Make the Big Decisions – and Avoid Decision-Making Disaster - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Liz CopelandBig decisions, by their nature, are scary. Decision making is in inexact science and the biggest decisions are usually made with incomplete information. There’s always the potential to know more but you can’t predict what’s around the corner and you want to avoid that ‘if only I had known’ ...
Views: 1273 - Three Good Reasons for Expanding Out of that Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe all get stuck at one point or another. Even the most creative, outgoing and resourceful individuals are at risk of finding themselves caught in the dangerous area known as ‘the comfort zone.’ Why do we get stuck? Frequently, we get trapped in the same line of thinking or behaving. ...
Views: 1273 - 5 Keys to Make your New Year’s Resolutions come true in 2014. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Melissa KittoFeeling inspired to start 2014 out right? You should be! The La Familia Nuestra Energy calendar indicates that January 1-4th of 2014 is Direction energy. In Direction, it’s all about setting your goals and intentions for the future. It’s a fantastic time to make plans. There is something very ...
Views: 1272 - Are you operating without a personal plan? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Hope TackaberryIf you’re in business or know anything about business, you’ve undoubtedly heard about business plans or strategic plans, right? No self-respecting business would operate without one, right? Right! So why do we? “I’m not a business!” you say? Well, humans are very much like businesses. We have ...
Views: 1272 - Resolution 6: Strengthen My Relationships With My Friends - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs I finish up my series on strengthening relationships, I have chosen friendships as my final focus. While God and extended family clearly take precedence, I feel like friendships do not always get the proper attention that they deserve, since they fall a little further down on the list of ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - The Goal Formula - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Erik TherwangerWhat is a goal? A goal is a defined dream with a powerful plan. Dreams that are truly important to you will find their way out of your head and become a reality. How do you make that happen? Each year, millions of people set amazing goals called New Year’s Resolutions. Unfortunately, most ...
Views: 1272 - What are you going to do differently this year? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sandra DawesI don’t know about you, but 2012 was quite an eventful year! Many things changed, but a lot remained the same. While I did accomplish a lot last year in terms of goals I had set at the beginning of the year, there are still a few things that I wanted to get done, that didn’t. I know that I ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - What are you going to do differently this year? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sandra DawesI don’t know about you, but 2012 was quite an eventful year! Many things changed, but a lot remained the same. While I did accomplish a lot last year in terms of goals I had set at the beginning of the year, there are still a few things that I wanted to get done, that didn’t. I know that I ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - Life Maps: Envisioning Success - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Donna PriceSuccess is a personal journey. It looks different for each person. It is more than money, professional titles, or higher education degrees. Planning a life of success is about mapping out the aspects of your life. It is a holistic approach to success that includes mind, body and spirit. (even ...
Views: 1271 - “Does Making Money Scare You?” - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Pat MussieuxWhen I was growing up, we weren’t really taught how to manage money – let alone how to think about money. I knew that my parents were not ‘rich’ by any means, as my father was in the military and my Mom was a stay-at-home mother with 7 children under foot. I did know, and learn from them, ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Home Business Success Tip - Effective Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Devon BrownOK boys and girls, here it is. The advice in this particular lesson may seem a little bit "hokey" but trust me when I tell you...IT WORKS! I'm not going to go over the importance of having goals; my guess is that if you've made it this far then you already know how important goals are. But ...
Views: 1270(2 votes) - How Do You Know When It's Time To Search For New Employment? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Susan EnnsThere comes a time when many of us evaluate the past and look forward to a better future. For some, that means the question arises as to whether they should make a career change and start looking for a new postion. Should you move to greener pastures with a new employer? After all, we ...
Views: 1270 - New Year's Resolutions - Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Helen RobertsNew Year’s Resolutions – Friend or Foe? Set Yourself Up For Success In 2012! Where are you at in your life? How was 2011 for you? What went well, what didn’t go so well? Where do you want to be this time next year? What are the top 5 things you want to achieve in 2012? I ...
Views: 1270 - You're Not Doing It Right - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Dana NealYes sir (or ma’am), you are not doing it right. You are running around in circles; never coming to a point where you understand where you are or where you are going. You are not doing it right. What is it that you are NOT doing? You are not setting concrete goals that will take you from one step ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - New Year's Goal Setting Brings Out the New You - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Hallie CrawfordSo many people set their New Year’s resolutions but fail within a few weeks (if not a few days). Why is that? Most resolutions are unrealistic or general (I will lose weight, I will eat healthy, I will spend more time doing ____). You may see this pattern when making your resolutions. Maybe, ...
Views: 1269 - Three Secrets Steve Jobs Knew About Following Your Dreams… - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Saskia Roell“There is no reason not to follow your heart.” ~ Steve Jobs When Steve Jobs died, I knew very little about him except that he was the co-founder and former chairman and CEO of Apple, and that his store has always been the highlight of our family visits to the mall. Usually, when my ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Top Ten Reasons People Fail To Attain Goals - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Terry WisnerWith the plenary of philosophers and self-improvement gurus in all forms of media, it is amazing how many times a day are we informed that all we need to do is, have a dream and go after it. Many of the clients of PARTNERING TO SUCCESS have told me that Partnering is the secret to success. Well ...
Views: 1268 - Turning Dreams Into Actions That Create Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonRandom acts can be compared with purposeful behaviors in that the latter is intentional, while the former is pointless. Dreams are fulfilled when activities not pertinent to their accomplishment are eliminated and replaced by focused efforts. William Jennings Bryan opined, "destiny is not a ...
Views: 1268 - 10 Warning Signs That Prospective Client Is Not Right For You - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Alvah ParkerIn difficult economic times it is easy to let go of standards and take on a client who does not fit your vision of your ideal client. When few clients are in the pipeline it often looks attractive to take the ones that show up. When you do this you run the risk of having an angry client or ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - 4 Strategies to Elevate Your Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Alex WorkDo you know the four laws for goal setting? Are you currently goal setting not understanding these primary and critical rules for goal setting? To be able to be a high-performance goal-setting champion, there are several fundamentals you need to grasp. Irrespective of where you are in your ...
Views: 1267 - The Secrets to Overcoming Obstacles and Accomplishing Their Life Goals - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterOccasionally, we come across obstacles and challenges as we work towards attaining success in our lives. In fact, the hurdles that life throws us sometimes can be rather crippling especially, if we don't have the necessary skills and attitude to overcome them. Do you realize these hurdles are ...
Views: 1267 - What do you want? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“What do you want?” I call this the four words that move you forward. I find that most people have never really taken the time to sit down and ask themselves this question, and then not only see themselves with what it is they really want, but imagine their future with no limits. Can you do ...
Views: 1267(4 votes) - Five-Step Year-End Ritual for Busy Working Moms - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Julie ZeffFor a busy working mom, the holidays can be a wonderful time to spend time with friends and family and to drink in all the joy and festivities of the season. And as joyful as this time of year is, it can leave you feeling more rushed and depleted than ever. Maybe you find yourself busily ...
Views: 1265 - Goal Setting - 5 Tips To Discovering Your Most Inspiring Goal - Tips From A Life Coach - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Jodi RosenbergLife coaches work with those who have goals and want support in achieving their goals. Client goals fall into all life areas and range from things other people have said they should do to the most inspiring life changing goals that come from within themselves. The goals with the best chance of ...
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