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- Take THE ATTITUDE CUP CHALLENGE! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaIs your cup 1/2 full or 1/2 empty. That is the conundrum every individual is wondering in this economy. It’s not easy to keep yourself positive with so much negativity and change taking place in the USA and the world. But looking at the 1/2 empty glass just breeds more negativity. Look for ...
Views: 1190 - The Kennedy SMART Goal: How to Set a Goal and Stick to It - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2018 from Hannah FronczakEvery year, millions of Americans make new year's resolutions. As we all know, most of these crash and burn by February. That's because most people don't really know how to set a goal. Almost ten years ago, I learned the tried and true method to set a goal. Every true goal follows what I had ...
Views: 1190 - Read The 1st chapter of "The Power Inside Me" For free - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Shakti PradhanAfter the success of "The Journey To Your Second Life" ,I've released my second book "The Power Inside Me".It awakens you from your daily habitual lifestyle,where you complain about the way life is going,but cannot avoid it. This book helps awaken the true YOU,who is himself a superhero ...
Views: 1189 - Keep Commitments with Yourself and Create the Success You Desire - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you make a commitment with yourself, do you generally keep all of them? Or do you continually let yourself down? There is always a price to be paid when you make a commitment or promise to yourself. The price can either be one of regret or one of accomplishment. How do you feel when you ...
Views: 1189 - Putting Spirit First: Goals For Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2004 from Avalon De Witt"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matt. 6:33 If you've ever set very many goals, you've probably had at least one goal that you just can't seem to reach. You can't seem to lose those last, stubborn five pounds. Or you ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Setting Goals for a Satisfying Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThe very initial step towards a happy, successful and fruitful life is setting a career goal. But what is your definition of success? At the start of your career, you may have thought of a goal and also had a clear idea of where you are going. Or, maybe you have reached halfway towards your ...
Views: 1189 - Living in Tomorrow by Chasing the Dream - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI love to dream and dream BIG! What I have to be careful of is not getting so wrapped up my dream that I end up thinking more about my dream then I do about living in the NOW. This happens when I am not happy with where I am at. Life has its ups and downs; this is normal for everyone. I ...
Views: 1188 - Maintaining Momentum During a Global Slowdown - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonYou have spent countless weekends positioning your business, tweaking your product, perfecting your offer. Tirelessly sacrificing your free time, investing all your efforts into your passion, your dream, your wonderfully spectacular goal. You have built it and you're ready to reap the fruitful ...
Views: 1187 - Qualities to be examine when choosing a friend - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiSomeone who hardly spends time with you just for the joy of being together but allows obstacle and circumstances to come in between is not a good friend Foe drains you of your energy and enthusiasm for what you are supposed to do. One whose advice has always landed you into trouble ...
Views: 1187 - The First and Final Step to Success - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Jevon DangeliHow about those New Year’s Resolutions? What’s your track record of sticking to your commitments and achieving your goals? Well here’s why goals fail and what you can do about it: What's as exciting as turning a new leaf, a clean slate, a fresh start? Motivated and hopeful, ...
Views: 1187 - 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, we¹ve all asked these questions of ourselves, and perhaps we¹ve asked them of our friends, loved ones, or spiritual advisors. And, of course, if you discuss ...
Views: 1186 - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie DonleyChange is often very difficult for people to accept and yet it’s happening every minute. The only thing certain is change. When you find that things are not as you want them to be in your life, it’s time to get comfortable with change. The Comfort Zone Change means many things to people. It ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Making Successful New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Sharon WilsonMaking a plan for the New Year is important because it is a vital step towards reaching your goals and keeping your resolutions. Once you have accurately identified the stories and issues that have held you back in the past and changed your mindset in these areas, it is time to begin ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Top 10 Procrastination Busters - by 1. Clouded Vision - Get a Grip Step back. It's time to look at the forest. What exactly are you trying to accomplish. Sometimes we get so caught up in the detail we forget where we're going.
2. The Task is Overwhelming - Break it Down The bigger the task, the more we need to define the natural ...
Views: 1186 - Falling Back into Old Habits: 5 Tips to Aid in Making your New Year’s Resolutions Successful (Tip 2:Reflection) - 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: 1185(1 vote) - **The Secret To Getting What You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2020 from Judi MoreoThe secret to getting what you want is to believe it is possible. But how do you believe if you are unsure? First, find out everything you can about what it is you want to try. Do your research. Find out what parts might be easy, what might be hard, what might be good, and what might be ...
Views: 1184 - Do You Project Failure? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Tracy CrossleyOften, we approach things with an attitude of CAN DO, when it comes to our goals. We say we’re going for it….and yet, how in alignment are our actions with the goal we want to achieve? Sometimes, we have a goal that we think everyone will approve of and yet, we’re not really all that high on ...
Views: 1184 - New Years Resolutions - How to Make them and Keep them - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeNew Years Resolutions, for most people, are forgotten quickly. Most of us have trouble following through with the promises we make to ourselves each year. However, there are ways to create stress-free New Years Resolutions that work. Why write Resolutions? When you write a New Years ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - How to Become a Self-Taught Graphic Designer - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonThere is no better time than now to follow your dreams and become a graphic designer. The demand for people who are skilled at combining text and images is on the rise, so if you’re capable of creating ideas that communicate and inspire, you’re truly lucky. You possess skills that a ...
Views: 1183 - How to Know if Your Goals are Right for You - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Astra NiedraWhen most of us set goals we write down all those things we think we should achieve or should already have achieved but haven't! For example, if your body is no longer looking as trim as it was a decade ago, one of your goals might be to lose weight and begin an exercise programme. If you are ...
Views: 1182(2 votes) - Planning for Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from John VanseTo be successful at achieving your self-improvement goals you need to plan for your success. You need to take steps to map out what you must do to achieve your success. Success does not happen by chance, well not for most of us anyway. Success happens because you believe it will happen and ...
Views: 1182 - Set Goals Not Resolutions To Achieve Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThere was a time in my life that every New Year's I would set resolutions. For me, they seemed to be focused more around my health: Lose weight, exercise more, break a bad habit. Sound familiar? I found that they were focused more around what I should NOT be doing versus who I should strive ...
Views: 1182 - Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandEveryone knows that setting goals is the foundation for reaching your biggest dreams but few know how to begin. Even when most people become good goal setters, they may still lack the tools needed to implement their plan. That’s where Building a Group comes in handy. Groups offer you ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Top Reason to Set Goals - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI love the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Everyone is still in a festive mood and the stress of the holiday season is winding down. I enjoy the after-Christmas sales and I usually take the week off between the holidays. My number one favorite activity this last week of the year is ...
Views: 1182(4 votes) - 5 Musical Tips for Achieving a Great Feel and Groove - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Brian DohertyI love listening to other drummers to hear where they’re coming from musically and what motivates their choices. I often share my observations with colleagues while shooting the breeze. My questions framing the conversation are always the same; “What makes this drummer great?” “What separates ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Goal-Setting: What Does and Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Nicole NenningerGoal-setting can be a frustrating experience. Especially if you have a goal that's too big, that is not clearly defined, or that does not reflect what you truly want. Let's say you want success—Great!—but what does that entail? What does success mean to you? Where do you start? How do you ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - I want to create my own business/practice, but… I am so afraid! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboI did quit my job, -“I fired my boss” as I used to say- because I had a little voice inside telling me to do so. But, at the same time, I was so afraid. I could also hear another voice inside telling me all the horrible things that might happen. These two voices were creating an inner conflict ...
Views: 1181 - YOU CAN! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.You can’t achieve greatness focusing on your weakness. How often have we heard this statement made? How often have we even said it to ourselves only to be snared by our own failures? More important, how do we bypass the blockades that failure erects and which we unconsciously expect when success ...
Views: 1181 - Create What You Truly Want in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Mike RobbinsAs we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2011. I'm excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time. Similar to last week, there is a magical quality to this first ...
Views: 1180 - Eat When You Are Hungry, Sleep When You Are Tired - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThis old Zen saying describes the way in which a trainee practices Zen; no striving, no ambition (to become enlightened), no goals . . . only sitting quietly. As a matter of fact, Zen considers goal making a disease of the mind! Quite a contrast from modern life where without goals we would be ...
Views: 1180 - How To Get What You Really Want - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kirsten MahoneyThe Power of Intention In October 2008 I sat coughing in the San Francisco Airport waiting for a friend to pick me up and deliver me home. I had gotten a cold back East where I was speaking at a conference and was now feeling miserable. But truth be told, it wasn't just the sniffely sneezies ...
Views: 1180 - REVIEWING YOUR GOALS MADE EASY - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Rodney VenturaGoal Reviews are THE Single Most Important Step in the Goal Achievement Process and Should a Part of Everyones Routine Most people are certain to take time everyday to review their schedule or calendar but it is even more important to be sure that Goals are reviewed also. A lack of regular ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Turn Goal Setting into Goal Getting - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Liz Wright"Never tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon." unknown. Goal setting never seems much fun until you learn how to get really good at goal getting. What's the difference? Want to know how I traveled to 24 countries in 18 months, without having to book an ...
Views: 1179 - Cut Yourself Some Slack: The Science of Results Oriented Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vickie JimenezMost people have learned to be verbally self-abusive even in subtle ways. They start their morning with comments to themselves that would make children cry. Yet, every morning they look in the mirror and unconsciously say things to themselves such as, “Wow, you look like crap.” or “You have out ...
Views: 1179 - Top Secrets to Stepping into your Greatness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonThe phrase ‘Your Greatness’ can be called different things. It could be ‘Your Destiny’, ‘Your Purpose’, or even ‘Your Calling’. What each of these phrases speak to is ‘what are you on this planet for?’ The thought can be overwhelming! Perhaps immediately followed by ‘I haven’t a ...
Views: 1179 - 3 Barriers to Becoming Successful - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMany people experience great difficulty becoming successful at achieving goals they may have set for themselves! The kicker is these people don't necessarily lack the talent or skill sets to accomplish their objectives! What they do lack in many cases however are a few things that can be easily ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - ON PURPOSE - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Mark ThompsonWhat do you consider a natural yearning within you? I would jump out on a limb to say that your answer to that question would be the same answer that a great number of people on this planet would have. Let's think about what drives people. What changes their behavior to achieve a deep rooted ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - So What Is Your Outcome? What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Joseph CloughWe hear this quite often, don’t we? But what usually happens when we hear this? Well the most common response for people who don’t get their results would be: “Well I don’t want ‘x’ to happen”, “I don’t want to stay in debt” “I don’t want to be ill anymore” I hear this all too often when ...
Views: 1177 - Five Easy Steps to Achieving Goals That Matter - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyThe ability to successfully set your goals is one of the most useful skills to have if you want to succeed in the game of life. Are you going for unachievable goals that you don't feel that passionate about? Are you forever giving up on things that you have just started out on? It can be easy to ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Setting Goals for Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Erik TozierTo be successful, it takes a motivated individual who has set goals and is willing to follow through with these goals. To reach the top and succeed in your purpose, I believe that setting goals is very important. Here are some tips and pointers on why setting goals is key for success. Setting ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - 2019: Time to Rethink Thinking Positively About Work-Life Resolutions (and a 4-letter word that spells success) - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Helen HanisonWe’re almost at that time of year to make resolutions for 2019. The majority of my audience is focused on this: Doing what it takes to achieve the work-life synergy they want in 2019. Because despite good intentions, we don’t always act on our goals. The Brutal Facts In a few short ...
Views: 1175 - Does Your Life Really Work? Check it Out. - by Submitted on May 17, 2014 from Annette SegalYou have lots of feelings. They play throughout your day. Some of them make you feel great while others clearly do not! You often talk about your emotions with trusted folks. Not so much, your needs. Why? Are you as aware of your needs? Do you reflect on whether they are being met? You might ...
Views: 1175 - My Goal Setting Tool 23 Years On - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Mark McClureI still vividly remember finding a Tony Buzan mind mapping book in a second hand bookshop in the early 1980s. I was sufficiently curious of the book's premises to test mind maps while I was a physics teacher in the UK. This article reviews the goal setting lessons I learned while mind mapping in ...
Views: 1175 - Take care of yourself & your estate with a Last Will & Testament - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Jayne Welch, Esq.When you think about all you have accomplished in your life and all the things you hope to achieve, you might find things that need improving or that need preserving. After all, we all want to grow and develop as we go through life. But what about we die? What things can we take care of now ...
Views: 1175 - To Accomplish Your Goals Stay in Line - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Barbara MillerHow are you coming with those New Year’s resolutions and goals and how many promises did you make to yourself for staying on target this time? Well, don’t despair as there might be just a few suggestions here to help you along your path. While listening to a web video by Bob Proctor, best ...
Views: 1175 - Your Most Important Decision of 2005 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Danish AhmedYour Most Important Decision of 2005 In the next couple of weeks, some of us will be thinking about what we really want for our lives in 2005, and some of won't be. Perhaps some of will make the time to write down a New Year's resolution. Your most important decision of 2005 will be your ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - 3 Steps To Quickly Get Your Life on Track for Personal Success - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongToday you woke up realizing that you are not where you want to be. What should you do when you realize you are stuck in life? How can you quickly get your life on track? Chances are, you’ve been feeling really frustrated with life and wondering what steps you need to take to find your ...
Views: 1174 - 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 - How To Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Patricia BrawleyHaving to do something you don’t want to do isn’t hard to imagine. We run into it almost every day. It usually involves change, time, attitude and choice, but not necessarily in that order. There are some things we are faced with that bring out the two-year-old in us as we tantrum and say ...
Views: 1174 - Looking For The Newer, Shinier Version of You? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Kate BeedersNothing stays the same. You really don’t want it to stay the same. An expression I share a lot when speaking from the stage is that “you’re either growing or dying.” Think about a flower. Once the seed is planted, it grows and grows until the flower blooms…and a bloom only lasts so long, ...
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