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- EVERY SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION HAS A PLAN - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyLast week we talked about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made yours? I proposed three distinctive goals for 2012: 1. Start a Writer’s Journal: 2. Be a Member Guide: 3. Compete in a Contest: Of course, now you are wondering – HOW? What do you need to do to next? Excellent ...
Views: 1205 - Everyone has a purpose and can and will make a difference - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoAs I was sitting in my room having some quiet time this weekend this came to me. I am listening to construction that is happening right next door and down the block. As I sat thinking about the process of building the house spirit moved in and began speaking to me. Having been married to a ...
Views: 1140 - Everything About CMA Exam 2021: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from book my lecturesExams for ICWAI or courses or CMA Foundation, intermediate and final examinations are announced. The application deadline, which was on January 30, has been extended to February 10. The CMA Foundation exams will take place on June 12. On the other hand, the June intermediate and end exams will ...
Views: 428 - Exaggerated Comfort Will Rob You of Life - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Comfort Personality. Joel and I were talking the other day about some of his personality traits. A few of them are holding him back. Our talk focused on why he has no goals and, so, no direction. He’s busing tables in a restaurant now, but wants to move on to a “real” ...
Views: 1507 - Examples of goals – 3 Benefits of Meditation for Goals - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Gary DalyNot long ago, I had been looking for ways to overcome the negative effects of stress, tension and anxiety so that I would become calmer, happier, more productive and more efficient with time. I wanted to change and replace my negative or unwanted thoughts with positive ones. I had discovered ...
Views: 1495 - Exceed Your Goals - by Do you have a goal to succeed at a certain endeavor? If so, then look in the mirror. What do you look like? Are your shoulders slumped? Is your breathing normal? Are you, in effect, just sitting around waiting for it to happen?
Well, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but if you aren't ...
Views: 1204 - Excellent or Perfect? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Scott Q MarcusDid you know there is an International Association of Print House Craftsmen (which has several women members)? In the day of $99 ink jets and 24-hour print shops, these folks still “bleed ink.” What they construct with printing presses and paper is art – pure and simple. If you didn’t know ...
Views: 1126 - Excerpt from "Creating Your Ultimate Destiny" - by What is the meaning of my life? What is the purpose of my existence? For what reason was I put here on this planet? From time to time, we’ve all asked these questions of ourselves, and perhaps we’ve asked them of our friends, loved ones, or spiritual advisors. And, of course, if you discuss ...
Views: 768 - Excuses, Excuses! - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorWe looooove excuses, but they hold us back. "No, I DON'T love excuses," you say? Think about the last time you said, "I can't". It's not fair to yourself to say those words until you've actually committed to making something happen. Once you have committed to moving forward, the rules of ...
Views: 1032 - Expect to Get! A Fail-Safe Formula - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIn school we learn a variety of math formulas. We learn how to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius, we learn how to calculate the area of a triangle, and many more. The beauty of these formulas is the certainty that they provide. We know that if we know the formula and have the ...
Views: 832 - Extra Help For College Admissions - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from edwise internationalBeing well-rounded can give you an edge when competing for at spot at universities around the country. As you prepare to apply for college, good grades and high test scores are important, but there are other ways to show admissions officers that you're the right fit. In a world where there are ...
Views: 1304 - Facing Fear and Overwhelm – One Rapid At a Time - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Larry FreeborgA couple of ways to manage fear is what this story is about. They came to me while I was on a white water rafting trip in Costa Rica with my son, Michael, and have been applicable on a number of occasions when I’ve been “stuck” because of fear. Here’s what happened. Michael had just graduated ...
Views: 1087 - Fall Clean Your Mental Cobwebs - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffFall is often thought of as a time for cleaning and uncluttering, only on a much smaller scale than spring when our houses usually go through a complete metamorphosis from winter to summer. That makes fall the perfect time to do internal fall cleaning, not your home and the things you’ve ...
Views: 1404 - Fall Home Maintenance Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerBesides the yearly housecleaning, we have a thing called yearly home maintenance and cleaning that seems to be overlooked or at least, put-on-hold and then it is overlooked! We have many goals to reach in life and one of them is keeping our home in the best shape possible. We don't realize ...
Views: 1487 - Fall – A Time of Change, Preparation and Action! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbFall means to me a new beginning and a fresh start. The turning leaves, the crisp air, seeing the children head back to school, getting focused and back to a full work week all creates in me a sense of bitter sweet. I am sad to see the lazy days of summer pass, the chill in the air signaling ...
Views: 1351 - Falling back into Old Habits: 5 Tips to Aid in making your New Year’s Resolutions Successful - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Krista RoeslerStarting out 2011, many of us would like this year to be different. We would like to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with our families, have better relationships, or whatever else might be important. In the beginning, our hopes and dreams are strong and might bring about ...
Views: 897 - Falling back into Old Habits: 5 Tips to Aid in making your New Year’s Resolutions successful (Tip Number 3: Write Goals Down and View Daily) - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Krista RoeslerStarting out 2011, many of us would like this year to be different. We would like to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with our families, have better relationships, or whatever else might be important. In the beginning, our hopes and dreams are strong and might bring about short-lived ...
Views: 1126 - Falling Back Into the Swing of Things - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Tracey OsborneIf you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting the days until your kids are back in school. School has started back up around here and I must say, it’s nice to have peace and quiet again! I love my kids, but I’m more productive when school is in session. However, school starting always ...
Views: 1285 - Fantasy Football Preseason Checklist - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Bill ParsonsWe are approaching the start of the 2013 NFL fantasy football season (fantasy starts long before the NFL) so it is time to start your preparation work. Sure, you could take the easy way out and let your autodraft engine pick your team for you and hope that you will be competitive. However, very ...
Views: 2168 - Fear Is Not a Reason to Shut Down a Goal - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from David SchaeferFear has a purpose -- it should not be ignored, but definitely faced head on. Whether the fear is physical, emotional or social, it can have beneficial value to protect us from possible harm. In this respect fear can serve us well. The down side is when we allow fear to consume us or shut ...
Views: 971 - Feather Flags: A Portable and Effective Old School Advertising Medium - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Riley McIlveenThe advertising world is full of diverse varieties of promotional banners, feather flags and other promotional displays of many choices. All of these are readily available to marketers and business-owners who look toward to improve their publicity campaign amidst the tight competition in the ...
Views: 2423 - 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 - Feng Shui for Beginners and Skeptics - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIn the 15-years I have been a Feng Shui practitioner, I have come across many types of clients and seen powerful results from applying Feng Shui to their goals. But even more interesting to me is talking with people who have never heard of Feng Shui before or trying to convert the skeptics out ...
Views: 1878 - Feng Shui Safety for the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffEven though most of the emphasis during the holiday season is on things like shopping, baking, gift giving and entertaining friends and family, care and thought needs to be given to make sure the holidays are also filled with positive safe energy. You may wonder, “just what is positive safe ...
Views: 1113 - Financial independence, and the mindset to make it happen - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBefore I hop into this article, I think I should clarify something: What does financial independence mean to you? In a sense, it's sort of a "buzz word" that bankers and financial planners endeavoring to earn commissions off of your investments throw around, as if working with them is your ...
Views: 1534 - Financing Fashion: Why it's Worth Planning A Wardrobe Upgrade - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanLike anything else, fashion trends change, and keeping in style is vital to social interaction. After all, your clothes say quite a bit about who you are and how you feel about yourself. When you're hoping to make an impression in the job market, what you wear can potentially make or break those ...
Views: 2417 - Find Your Passion - 3 Simple Steps to Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle Prince"If you don't really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take." How many of us are walking down roads that are leading nowhere? How many of us have a feeling that our lives could be happier and more prosperous but our current circumstances are holding us back and ...
Views: 1070 - Finding a new career is like finding a soulmate - by When you are undergoing a career transition, you step out of your comfort zone. By definition, a comfort zone is…well, comfortable. Once you felt in control of a high-powered career. Now you have neither control nor career. It's frustrating and scary.
When you break up a relationship, you also ...
Views: 1352 - Finding Happiness With The Creative Aspect - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from David SamuelActivity without fulfilment is just passing time while your body decays. It does not fulfil the emotional needs. Only by creating according to your own personal nature can fulfil that. If there is no channel for you to be creative, then the energy that is available for that must be used ...
Views: 1354 - Finding the Next Step - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniRecently, I registered for a three-day marketing event intending that I would walk away with a new and brilliant tagline for my company. I felt that the tagline would solve several of my marketing issues. I was straight up desperate. I filled my notebook with tons of next steps during that ...
Views: 1426 - Finding the Right Custom Sticker Maker for Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2022 from Shubham SardaIntroduction: Custom sticker makers are a great way to add a touch of personality and flair to your business. There are endless options available, but which one is right for you? We’ve put together the best custom sticker maker options for you, so you can make the most of your branding. Whether ...
Views: 497 - Finding the Right Subliminal Music For Different Goals - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Greg FrostSubliminal Music is a vital part of subliminal technology which can change your life for good when you engage it. You can always achieve your goals in life when you empower your subconscious mind with quality subliminal resources that can be of help. Subliminal Music is in the form of ...
Views: 890 - Finding Your Dreams by Leaving Your Comfort Zone - by What do you desire that you don’t have now? A new job? A new Relationship? A new home? Make a list of all the things you want in every category you can think of. Everything you desire that you don’t have is outside of your comfort zone. Do you want to release some weight or be in better shape? ...
Views: 1174 - Finding Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2021 from Kara McDuffeeI've been thinking and writing a lot about life direction and life purpose lately. In my research, I checked out some of the top "find your life purpose" quizzes online. Two things quickly became evident. First, people want questions that help them find their life purpose. Second, no such ...
Views: 690 - Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanA really good friend of mine is always saying “when you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life”. It’s a mantra and quote that has stuck with me for many years now and words of wisdom I live by and have imparted to my kids and clients alike. The way I see it is you have at ...
Views: 1789 - Finding your target market/niche - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Sarah CruickshankWhen you’re starting a business one of the first things you need to identify is your target market, or niche. These are the people who’re going to buy your product or service and without them your business will fail! I was absolutely horrified to read a post on a forum recently that basically ...
Views: 1056 - Finish Once You Start and Know How to Do It Right - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Linda HamptonMany people have this annoying habit of starting many different projects simultaneously or on different times and leave them unfinished before taking on another responsibility. They are either too callous to complete what they started or are confident that someone else will do it for them. ...
Views: 1044 - Finish What You Start - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Craig CopelandIs Finishing What You Start something you currently struggle with? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you’re having trouble completing your goals, dreams, projects, or even simple tasks? The obvious answer is that you may have too much on your plate. Every time you have good intentions ...
Views: 1745 - FIRE YOUR GURU: Seven simple steps to take your life to the next level - by Okay, I know the drill in fact I feel like invented it. You go to a great seminar or get through a set of tapes to help you improve your life--- 3 months go by and those actions you were committed to taking haven't gotten done, but you have the best and most organized desk in the whole office. ...
Views: 933 - Fitness Goal Setting – Achieving a Healthier Lifestyle - by Whether you're interested in entire lifestyle change or you're just looking towards getting yourself in shape for an upcoming vacation, there is a lot that you need to think about. Getting in shape, far from being one goal, is actually a series of small goals, and getting yourself organized in ...
Views: 876 - Fitness: Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWhen you start a home fitness plan you need to set some goals. Without any goal setting you will not accomplish your fitness goals. Questions to Ask Yourself Why are you starting your exercise program? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to increase your strength? Do you want to ...
Views: 1410 - Five Practices to Increase Profits Without Stress - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen your main focus is on increasing profits and expanding the reach of your marketing it's incredibly easy to be taken down a dozen rabbit holes each day. There are so many marketing, leadership and small business experts giving abundant strategies to grow your business that it creates an ...
Views: 1406 - Five Proven Principles for Effective Goals - by Self-help books and psychologists often recommend goal setting as a powerful strategy for self-improvement and personal growth. One study in particular, the “Yale Study of Goals,” is frequently cited by self-help gurus and motivational speakers to illustrate the power of goal setting. As the ...
Views: 970 - Five Questions to Ask Yourself in Tough Times - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversWe all go through tough times, some more than others. But everybody handles hard times differently. It’s not whether you get hurricanes and tornadoes in life, it’s how you weather the storms that make a difference in your well-being. 1) Are you really worse off? A friend’s mother recently ...
Views: 1322 - Five Reasons Why Goal Setting Often Fails - And How To Change This. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Are you a positive, goal-oriented person who would like a bit more success with your goal-setting strategies? Here are five ways success plans sometimes fall short, and how you can tweak your own plan for better results. 1) Vaguely defined goals and/or strategies If you want to get to New ...
Views: 3042 - Five Secrets to Creating a “Goal” Medal Life – Part II - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from Ed SykesRecently, Joy and I had the pleasure of speaking at a conference of Educational Office Professionals in Baltimore, MD. The other speakers included Ms. Deborah Phelps, mother of six-time gold medalist in the 2004 Summer Olympics swimmer Michael Phelps, and Agatha von Trapp, the 91-year-old ...
Views: 809 - Five Secrets to Remain Focused When Your Back is Against the Wall - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Winifred BraggStay Focused on your Goals!! Basketball often teaches us valuable lessons that we can apply to our own lives. During the 2016 NBA finals, for instance, whether you were rooting for the Golden State Warriors or the Cleveland Cavaliers, we witnessed a number of viable strategies that can be used ...
Views: 1152 - Five Simple Steps for Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2006 from Jill KoenigEvery goal you aspire to achieve can be broken down into five simple steps. There is a formula for success that works over and over and over. The bigger a goal seems, the longer it takes to achieve, the more complicated we can make it and the more likely we are to become distracted. If you ...
Views: 1155 - Five Steps to a Rock Solid Business Foundation for Solo Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Larry Freeborg“An accurate plan poorly implemented is more successful and effective than a vague or generic plan implemented with brilliant precision.” – Author unknown Just about everyone in the business world agrees that planning is important and has some value. Before you can decide on an approach to ...
Views: 1263 - Five Steps to Creating a "Goal" Medal Life - Part I - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ed SykesOlympics come and go. As always, it is an exciting event with its dramatic twists and turns, exhilarations, surprises, and disappointments as these great athletes performed at their peak in front of millions, if not billions, of fans for the glory of representing their country and possibly ...
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