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- Best Goal-Setting & Motivational Apps - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Jane HurstYou can use your mobile devices and the Internet for a lot more than texting, taking selfies, and playing games. You can also use it to make your life better by taking advantage of goal-setting and motivational apps. There are loads of these apps available to use on all of your devices, and they ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - Your First 90 Days: Do You Have a Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andria CorsoWhen you first start a new job, it's very beneficial to have a "first 90-days plan." Why? First, because it gives you some direction about where you want to focus your time and attention in your first three months and second, because many companies will give you a "90-day review" after your ...
Views: 2320 - Resolutions vs. Re-solutioning - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Richard LiottaAs we enter a New Year it is customary and valuable to reflect on where you have been and on where you are going. It is time consider what you want improved in your life, what you want to be different, and what you wish to change. In that spirit many of us make New Year’s resolutions. But the ...
Views: 2318(3 votes) - 7 Very Doable 2013 New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Ed MayhewHere are seven very-doable New Year Resolutions for 2013. With any one of these simple steps you could easily get in better shape and slow the aging process THIS year for a younger, more vibrant you. Let's see if one or more of these 2013 resolutions appeals to you. 1. The Chewing-Gum ...
Views: 2316(2 votes) - Developing a Success Habit Set, Promotes Long Term Sustainable Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Andrew HortonInspiration is that fire in your belly, which drives you to begin taking the necessary action to realize your dreams. Sustaining that initial momentum and to keep effectively traveling on the path of achievement, requires you to develop a success habit set, to help you sustain your daily ...
Views: 2316 - How A Life Coach Can Improve Your Problem Solving Skills In Business - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamA wise man once said that a problem faced in the workplace is nothing more than an opportunity disguised in work clothing. This is a good thing to remember when faced with a complex issue that has no immediate answer. Some people are naturals at solving problems, other have to study to gain ...
Views: 2316 - How To Unleash Your Personal Power With Goal-Setting Techniques After Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Diane AdkinsPeople who suffer from depression or have other psychological problems sometimes need to learn to set positive goals and make major changes in their lives so that they can overcome these feelings and feel better. Even if you don't have any major problems, after you experience a divorce you may ...
Views: 2316 - Be a Goal Getter Not Just a Goal Setter - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Warwick MerryAre you affected by BSOs, or as they are known Bright Shiny Objects? If so, you are not alone. Most people have a strong idea of what they are after and then as they set off toward their goal they are distracted if not completely side-tracked by BSOs. So how do you stay on track? How do you ...
Views: 2315 - The Hidden Benefit of Discipline - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd Smithn yesterday’s lesson I revealed what I believe to be the single most important key to success—discipline, defined as doing the things you know you should do, even when you don’t feel like doing them. Jim Rohn defined discipline as "the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Today, I am ...
Views: 2315(11 votes) - How to Stay Inspired and Achieve Your Goals in ANY Economic Situation! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Linda BoertjensWould you like to make your dream life a reality, regardless of the current economic situation? Of course the answer to that question will be “Yes”! However, many people feel quite negative at the moment and have the idea that they can't achieve any of their goals in these economic ...
Views: 2314 - Eliminating Limiting Beliefs in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jack TallevastAs we go through life, we all remember those little voices in our head that we attached to a belief somewhere in our life. This article is about getting them under control. We remember those beliefs as: 1. Never ask anyone about money. 2. Eat all your food. Kids are starving in the ...
Views: 2310 - Sex – Learning to Ride a Bicycle - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhy is sex like learning to ride a bicycle? Well, do you know how to ride a bicycle? Not the four-wheeled type. The two-wheel ones (one front, one back) upon which the rider needs to be balanced. If yes, how long did it take you to learn to ride one? While you were learning how to ride the ...
Views: 2304 - Vision Marketing, How To Implement It For A Successful Business In 5 Simple Steps? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lisa TorresThere is something very magical that we were all blessed with at birth…and that is the ability to envision something and turn it into a reality for our business which I like to call, ‘Vision Marketing’. If you can see yourself doing a certain something in your mind, you can make it happen. It’s ...
Views: 2302 - How to Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly, Guaranteed - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from David CameronCan you really achieve your money, health, relationship and other goals effortlessly or do you have to struggle? Can move in a way that guarantees that your goals are achieved, or are you at the mercy of luck? Yes, you can achieve your goals effortlessly. As much as your logical mind may tell ...
Views: 2300(3 votes) - Do you see yourself as a winner? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Larry CraneDo you see yourself as a winner? If by chance you answered 'No' to this question, it reveals a lot about your self-esteem. By responding ‘No’ prevents you from winning. If you if you think you can’t…, you can’t. Thinking in this manner is limited. Limited thinking makes it difficult for us ...
Views: 2293(4 votes) - Goal Setting Activities - Are you in a training circle? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Gary DalyYou have to determine the people who are regarded as the best in your line of work, and decide to model them. You don’t have to be like them, but you can study and learn from them. If you associate with people who are not goal and success orientated, that alone can prevent you from achieving ...
Views: 2293 - Working SMART to reach your goals - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Rita SchulteLucy felt stuck. She was bright, talented and frustrated. She was stalled in her career and overwhelmed in her personal life and it was creating major stress in her life. The problem was she didn’t know which area in her life to tackle first, or how to come up with some next steps to move her ...
Views: 2289 - Three Questions That Can Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Pat MussieuxMy friend Kate and I were discussing milestones in life and, in particular, some of the questions we ask ourselves when we hit a certain age. Do you remember the movie, "The Wizard of Oz"? Remember the tin man, the lion and the scarecrow and their journey down the yellow brick road, with ...
Views: 2286(1 vote) - 6 Intentional Steps to Effective Business Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Lisa MininniSix months into your fiscal year is a half way point for many small business owners to assess their performance compared to the goals and objectives that they set at the beginning of the year. This intermediate assessment acts as a pivotal point in time to determine whether or not your plans ...
Views: 2279(7 votes) - Developing More Clarity Through Writing - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Mario AnthonyOne of my favorite topics to speak on is goal setting; specifically, the importance of writing down your goals. On a small sheet of paper, I’ve written down my aspirations on one side and my affirmations on the other. I copied and laminated this sheet of paper, keeping one in my wallet, ...
Views: 2279 - Dust Off Your Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shanna BeamanWhat are your goals and dreams? What do you aspire to or hope for? Goals help turn these “wishes” into reality. You can have what you desire with some planning and that is what goal setting is all about. Goal setting gives you the necessary confidence you need to know that you can have ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - Getting Out of Your Way - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Tina TessinaRecently, I wrote here about making the most of time. This month, I have been asked a lot about how people can overcome paralysis and self-sabotage, so I thought I’d pass on my ideas on the subject. Getting in your own way is all about how you relate your yourself. In addition to not managing ...
Views: 2269(4 votes) - Top Five Myths About New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredAt 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 ...
Views: 2263(1 vote) - Manifest Prosperity With Focused Thought-Power - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Bob LancerYour financial situation is a product of your application of the amazing creative power contained in your thoughts. You manifest the economic conditions you think about. In other words, your material affluence or financial struggle is a reflection of the thoughts you have been ...
Views: 2260 - What “thru hiking” the Appalachian Trail can teach you about goal setting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Dave EisleyThe Appalachian Trail runs for 2,160 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. It was originally laid out in 1937 by an idealist named Benton MacKaye with the idea of creating a continuously marked trail that would stress land preservation and community. It is estimated that it ...
Views: 2260(1 vote) - How to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Kate StewartYou’ve got a great idea for a business. You need to lose 10 lbs. You have a major report to write. But it’s not getting done. You’re not alone and it’s not your fault. For most people, the major challenge in life is not handling a crisis. No…it’s the daily demand to stay with the program. ...
Views: 2258(4 votes) - How You Can Manifest Your Dreams By Setting Smart Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dawn AbrahamIf you really want to make your business or life happen, get some paper and let’s start writing your smart goals. I always say if you don’t know where you are going how will you know when you get there? You want to create between three and ten career goals to accomplish within the next six ...
Views: 2256(4 votes) - #1 Reason We Struggle in Accomplishing a Goal REVEALED! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Gary DalyWhen we struggle with accomplishing a goal we really want to achieve, it can leave us perplexed. When you think about it, why, if we really want the goal, do we not achieve it? What is holding us back? Is it our fault or not? What is the barrier that is stopping us from breaking through with our ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - Goal Setting From The Wisdom Of King Solomon - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinKing Solomon once said without a vision people perish. Whether you believe in the Christian belief in King Solomon's wisdom or not, the truth he speaks is paramount, and it is alleged that he became the wealthiest person with a wealth equating today to 1 trillion dollars! Gain wisdom from the ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - 5 S.M.A.R.T. Distinctions about Goal-Setting - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Goals should be written down and have the following SMART attributes: Specific. We need to have hard numbers on our goals. However, this is not to be confused with being “precise.” It’s OK to have ranges of numbers. In fact, it’s better for the subconscious mind if we ...
Views: 2250(4 votes) - It's Time to Let Go of Wanting to Change the Past - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Larry CraneChanging how we feel about the past can only occur if we begin taking responsibility for what we were holding in mind. The good news is we can change how we feel about any situation. Instead of struggling to change the past, a better way to move forward is to begin directing our attention on ...
Views: 2250(2 votes) - Schedule Time Every Day To Carry Out Your Goal Specific Priorities - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe are nearing the middle of the year. How are you doing with the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year? Remember what Anthony Robbins said, “We often overestimate what we can achieve in a year and significantly underestimate all we can achieve in a decade”. If you are not ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Top 10 Ways To Ensure Goal Setting Success - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Amy AhlersDid you know that fewer than 10% of people who set goals actually achieve them? How can you ensure YOUR success? Try using the Top 10 Tips below. 1. Write Them Down. It's a fact: writing down your goals gives you a higher chance of success. 2. Commit. Move beyond the land of "good ideas" to ...
Views: 2241 - What Does Your Perfect Morning Look Like? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Mette MullerIn today’s hectic world, a typical morning involves waking up and tending to personal needs (i.e. hygiene, breakfast, etc.) and preparing to go to work. Often, in the process of the ‘everyday’ and ‘getting things done’, we neglect the things we need to energize and motivate us, whether it’s ...
Views: 2241 - 7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Todd Bockman7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals Setting goals Perhaps one of the most important things you will do to ensure your success is goal setting. Many people, however, fail to recognize the importance of setting goals and tend to pass it over as unimportant. But nothing could be more vital ...
Views: 2239(13 votes) - 4 WAYS THAT GOAL SETTING AFFECTS OUTCOMES - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Alan Currens4 WAYS THAT GOAL SETTING AFFECTS OUTCOMES 1. Choice: Goals separate beneficial choices from counter-productive choices. I.E. Drinking beer the night before a 10K run is counter-productive, therefore the choice is easier to make NOT to drink beer. 2. Effort: If you are focussed on a goal, the ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Goal Setting in Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldGoal setting can be overwhelming and difficult for many people. We read stories about all the steps to make sure you are setting goals properly. If you find goal setting difficult then I want to give you a surefire three-step goal setting process. Step #1 Write What You Want Writing down ...
Views: 2232 - Achieving the Impossible Goals - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Jane ThomsonHaving a big dream or goal is like trudging hundreds of miles through a desert. You have a destination in mind – a beautiful place full of shade, trees, water and every thing else you could want. But as you struggle with the endless miles under the blazing sun with no sign of relief, your ...
Views: 2225 - Performance mentoring: going for gold with sports mentoring - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Tom BerzinsIt can take many years to become an elite-level athlete; many years of absolute dedication, total commitment, and personal sacrifice. It’s often a solitary occupation and is generally a thankless task: there’s little financial help or encouragement unless you’ve already made it to the top, so ...
Views: 2222 - How To Develop Clear Objectives That Work Every Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhether you are developing goals and objectives for a grant application, during a strategic planning process, or for your staff members or team, there are four items you need to remember to ensure your goals and objectives are easy to understand and implement. To illustrate these items below, I ...
Views: 2221 - Success. How to Reach the Goal. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellA goal is not the end of the path. It is what bring us near and connects us to it. Besides, the goal carries many goals within since it is not only to reach that place but also to develop, sustain and totally identify with it. Maybe at some point, the goal seemed too distant but now it turned ...
Views: 2216(3 votes) - Are People Who Set Goals Happier? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kate WelderResearch has shown that many factors determine how happy a person is. Some of it may be genetic, and some may be circumstances. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying "People are about as happy as they make their minds up to be", which is true. However their is research that says people who set ...
Views: 2215 - 4 Simple Steps for Reaching Your Goals - by Why is it that most people neve.r reach their goals? Why is it that those things you hold near and dea.r to your heart, the things that give you inspiration and hope, neve.r come true?
If you’re like I was a few short years ago, you’re probably stuck in the annual process of developing ...
Views: 2214(2 votes) - Never Stop Dreaming! - An Action Plan for Setting and Reaching Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonThe American Dream of financial success, Achieving Excellence in a sport or area of interest, Looking for Key Results in personal goals… we’ve all at one point or another hoped and wished for these. Most of us have also had dreams about developing happy, healthy relationships or increasing self ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - Off-the-Chart Results Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Lorna RileyEveryone has the same amount of time each day, yet some people accomplish several lifetimes of achievements in the same time others waste wondering what to do. Some people spend more time planning a party than they do their own lives. Successful people control their time by setting goals. ...
Views: 2205 - Self Empowerment By Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Mervyn gohFirst of all, Secret of Self Empowerment will like to take this chance to wish all readers a Happy New Year and an empowering fruitful year 2011 ahead. Time flies, a year has passed and have you pondered over what you have achieve over the past one year, are all your goals achieved with the ...
Views: 2204 - 5 Facebook Secrets to Grow Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Doug DvorakBuilding 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 ...
Views: 2201(1 vote) - Time Management or Time Wasted... How Strong is Your Inner Time Dictator? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Liz CopelandEverybody has a Time Dictator inside them. This is the person who when you want to goof off and be totally unproductive, wags their finger at you and says ‘This must be done... NOW!’ I think the Time Dictator is a close friend of the Tidiness Dictator, who always makes sure you put the ...
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