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- Falling Gracefully - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostI am such a failure! Not a very nice thing to say but it’s true. I’ve failed. I’ve made mistakes. I’m imperfect. I’ve made a mess. So what? There are only 2 exits in life and they both involve falling. I can’t remember where I read to “Fail Forward Fast”, but that term really resonated ...
Views: 1804 - Discover Yourself Through Personal Mission and Vision Statements - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Don MidgettMany people begin the process of writing personal mission and vision statements only to find the “doing” more baffling than they had thought. Some opt for words that when pressed to define are just words that “sound good” or found on one of those sites that list common statements made up for ...
Views: 1801 - Stop Procrastination - 4 Ways to End Procrastination For Good - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Michelle PrinceI tend to procrastinate. I can start my day with the best of intentions to get important tasks done, but I soon find myself detouring from the path. I end up filling my hours with busyness and errands. I know the most important things I need to do, and the ones that will bring me ultimate ...
Views: 1801 - Action - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Ronit BarasOnce you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen - Ralph Waldo Emerson Finding the courage to dream is like deciding to go to an exotic destination. Now that you know where you are going, it's time to choose the path. It is overwhelming to stand at the junction of life, when ...
Views: 1800 - 3 Easy Ways to Enjoy Life's Rewards. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonRewards…When I am calm, my thoughts reward me. When I am grateful my thought rewards me. When I am satisfied my thoughts reward me. I like rewards. When life is running at full speed and dead-lines & time limits seem to be in abundance, it is hard to find the time to slow down and take care ...
Views: 1799 - Finding Inspiration Around the Corner - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Albert GaroliIt is not uncommon for one to feel mentally blocked, void of ideas, motivation or insight. Sometimes the mind needs a little break and falls into a state of rest as the brain reprocesses the data it has accumulated. But should this down period last too long, it could be an indication of falling ...
Views: 1797(7 votes) - How to Get Motivated! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is procrastination? It is the avoidance of action towards the start of or completion of a task and/or project. The reason that you procrastinate is not important, because it has become habitual and an automatic response for you. What is motivation? It is the focus or energy necessary to ...
Views: 1796(2 votes) - Motive Your Self To Keep Your New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Darren HodgsonWhen it comes to sticking to new years resolutions the majority of people fail no later than the six week mark. This can be seen everywhere, the best example of this is in the diet and exercise sector. If you’ve ever gone to the gym over the November to March period you’ll have noticed a ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Shhh! Here's the REAL Secret to Attracting Money! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Joe VitaleIn weeks I’m releasing my third Nightingale-Conant audio program, called… “The Secret to Attracting Money” I’m going to tell you more about it in a minute (at least as much as I’m allowed to), and I’ll tell you how you can attend a teleseminar on the subject for free, but first ...
Views: 1796 - The "C" Word: Commitment Is Key To Living Your Dream - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Elaine Wellman"When is the last time you threw your WHOLE SELF at your dreams?" I don’t follow traditional religious figures but I recently stumbled on a You Tube clip from a sermon on COMMITMENT by Bishop T.D. Jakes and he posed that question. (Here’s the link if you want to check it out ...
Views: 1795 - The Success Process - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from James Bird GuessLooking back at those turbulent times in my life, I learned that success is a process in which a person must go through and complete a series of actions, changes and phases to produce success and the results wanted in life. It reminds me of a story about a man who one day found a cocoon for ...
Views: 1795(5 votes) - Does Criticism Lead to An Athlete’s Highest Potential? - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Loren FogelmanBrainstorming is the popular approach to discover creative new ideas. We’ve all been in team meetings where you’ve been encouraged to share your thoughts, no matter how trivial they might seem, without any judgment from others. Just get your idea out uncensored, share it with the group, because ...
Views: 1793 - In Sales, What Breed of Dog Are You? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you are a solo-entrepreneur or small business owner, or even operating on a base plus commission arrangement, you need to sell to your prospective clients and Joint Venture (JV) partners to be financially successful. Whether you are a novice or seasoned sales professional, here is some of ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Musical Journal Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyJournal writing is like a 6th sense, a value-adding tool for perception that allows us to experience and know ourselves and our surroundings. Journaling is a reaction to what is happening, both inside and out. Depending on where your focus lies, your journal will reflect that. As long as ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - From Procrastination to Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonWhy do some people procrastinate when putting things off eats up their peace of mind and vitality? Most of us put things off because they are too difficult, time-consuming, or unpleasant. Yet putting them off results in more stuff to keep track of and worry about. The two types of ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - I Won the Lottery and You Did Too - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggYears ago, my best friend called while I was studying for a test and told me that the lottery was at $200 million. I told her I had $5.00, gave her my numbers, and she bought my ticket. That night she called and said "girl you won, not the big one but you have 4 of the six numbers.” I ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - How to Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Willie HortonFor the last thirteen years, in each two-day workshop, I've asked my clients if they love themselves, if they think they're perfect. No-one answers "Yes". It's damn difficult to motivate yourself if there are things about yourself that you don't like. And, indeed, chances are that there ...
Views: 1785(3 votes) - Boost Your Intuitive Power with Subliminal Programming - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Nelson BerryDo you find yourself making the wrong decisions and committing mistakes left and right? Do you find yourself regretting past actions and getting into circumstances that don’t lead to anything beneficial? What you need is an extra dose of intuition, and it’s not that easy to get. A strong ...
Views: 1783 - HOW TO MAKE HEALTH HAPPEN - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaBusted. It doesn’t just happen. You have to take action and make choices to make your health a priority- especially when you’ve tied it to your legacy. This is personal growth 101. Oh YEAH, we forgot to mention: Aly is a former nationally certified personal trainer and has a degree with ...
Views: 1783 - Importance Of Having Self Confidence In Sports - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Greg FrostJust as a low self confidence can affect your relationships and career in life, so can a lack of self confidence affect your performance in sports? Having a lack of self confidence is the greatest barrier that prevents athletes from achieving their peak performance. If you want to break through ...
Views: 1783 - Learning to Use Telepathy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawTelepathy is considered to be a form of extra-sensory perception where communication between minds in the form of thoughts, ideas, feelings and images are transferred through Psi, which are Parapsychological abilities considered as a group. Telepathy generally occurs spontaneously, ...
Views: 1783 - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - ***Make 2014 the Year When Everything Falls Into Place - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Tom Ingrassia and Jared ChrudimskyAre you prepared to turn life's obstacles into opportunities--and to make those opportunities your own? Will 2014 be the year when everything falls into place--just the way you visualized it? Do you have a blueprint to get from where you are now to where you want to be in life? If you ...
Views: 1781 - Motivation is Not Always Pure...Passion is Not Always Positive...Whatever It Takes--Just Win Baby! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Dean GarrisonI've been promising myself I'd write an article for www.selfgrowth.com because this site just pumps me up. The problem is that I am not like most of the experts here. That's OK though, I've just gotta be me. I'm not your typical motivational writer. I don't see the world through rose colored ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Staying Motivated As A Solopreneur - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was speaking to a colleague who, like me, is a coach who works with other business owners. We hadn't spoken for about a year. I was happy to catch up with her. When I asked her what was going on, she told me that she was looking for a job in the corporate world. She missed the ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - Why Don't I Feel Better? The Truth About Positive Affirmations and Self Help Books - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ray Williams"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," and many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Motivation - Where is It? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganMany of today’s talented folks are in the customer service industry, beauticians, hotel bellmen, computer technicians, even the greeters at Wal-Mart. This group has the immediate concern in providing customer satisfaction; and, maintaining pleasant business deportment while doing it. Often ...
Views: 1777 - Charity Team Building – A Win Win Situation - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Rob Jackson1. The joy of giving Working hard day after day can be very stressful. People need a sense of purpose and a respite from their daily routine, at least from time to time. Here is where charity team building events can play an important part. These events bring all the employees together in a ...
Views: 1774 - Reasons Why People Love to Give out Glass Trophies - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Lincoln DavisPeople love to feel appreciated and loved, whether at work or by their families and friends. Even if we present the people important to us with tokens like gifts or greeting cards or maybe a home-cooked dinner, it just doesn’t feel adequate sometimes. At work, people work hard to be noticed ...
Views: 1772 - Simple Rules of Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenYou can pull yourself up the same way you can pull yourself down. We make choices every single day that either move us forward or drag us backward. Whenever you are faced with choices, remember these tiny snippets of wisdom on motivation… Listen to your self-talk It all begins with little ...
Views: 1770 - Powerful Gratitude Exercise – Life Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Matthew FerrySo what actions can you take today to immediately take advantage of the power of gratitude? The first thing that I’d recommend is something that I recommend to all of my coaching students when they come to me. That is the 10/10 visualization process. I’ve coached 8,000 people over the years, ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - Lights, Camera, Action! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerLet’s be honest, are you really doing everything you need to be successful each and every day? I know, I’m not… so how can I complain… I can’t. A favorite quote of mine is from the character Yoda, “Do or do not, there is no try.” To be in integrity with myself, I have to take an honest look at ...
Views: 1768(3 votes) - Social media secrets for connecting & engaging with your targeted audiences - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Maqsood RahmanWhen you posted a moment, how can we know that it engaged with your audience? Statistics can clearly tell us how many people left comments, hit your “Like” button, and shared it on his or her homepages. It is typically based on the content that you posted that makes your audience think you ...
Views: 1768(3 votes) - Motivation - Practical Tips To Get Yourself Up and Going - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenPeople have different issues with motivation. Some people find it hard to begin a task or project or goal, while others find it excruciatingly hard to complete. Both ends of the tasks are often the hardest to accomplish. It could be because the task is unpleasant, uninteresting, or lacks the ...
Views: 1766 - Sometimes Affirmations Work and Sometimes They Do Not Work - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Remez SassonWhen you repeat an affirmation, with which you are not in agreement, there is often a greater or smaller subconscious resistance, which defeats the affirmation. In cases of low self-esteem, difficult situations, failure or depression, your mind is often focused on your current situation, and you ...
Views: 1766(5 votes) - 7 Things a Leader Can Do To Refocus the Team - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Karin JakovljevicIn any company or organization, the time may come when things don’t run as smoothly as expected. Quite often – especially in situations when new employees, or even experts, are hired on - the team workflow can hit a roadblock, which requires an action plan from the leader in order for obstacles ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - How You Do Anything - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Meghan GehanTwo significant things have happened to me in this last year. I turned 50 and I began working with my own business/life coach. Both have me thinking more about where I am in my life and my work. What I want to change…what I am satisfied with. Up until about six months ago I had been fairly ...
Views: 1764 - Abandon all excuses and stop procrastinating! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxStop making excuses for why you cannot or will not do something. Excuses hinder your personal growth and block all opportunities for your personal and professional success. Just do what needs to be done. Why do so many people procrastinate when it comes to doing what they must or should ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - Living Well in a Volatile Economy - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Alison LongleyLiving Well in a Volatile Economy An interesting thing happens to our brains and bodies when we panic or when we see others in panic mode. Based on the perception that there is danger, our primitive brain takes over from the advanced reasoning centre located in the prefrontal cortex and sends ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - YOUR ENTOURAGE MATTERS. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaToday, we are moving on to another category in our Building Your Legacy series: Friends & Colleagues. As we’ve said before, these are in no particular order of importance. We’ll spend plenty of time talking about your Career, your Health, your Finances, your Faith & Love, your Family, and the ...
Views: 1760 - Law of Attraction Money Guide: A Recession Proof Approach to Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeNo matter what you have seen or heard, a recession is no match for Law of Attraction. Corporate downsizing, job losses, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies have been occurring at a rate that most of us haven't seen in our lifetime. However, the Universal Law of Attraction enables you to achieve ...
Views: 1759(6 votes) - The Reasons For Using Dog Poop Bags - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Kay RingelstetterDo you know the reasons for using dog poop bags to pick up our dog's waste? Well, actually there are many good reasons. Some we are well aware of, and some maybe not. 1) Common courtesy to our neighbors. How often have you stepped in dog poop and tracked it into your home or into your ...
Views: 1758 - Get Over Your Faults and Failings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Willie HortonWe all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to ...
Views: 1756(3 votes) - Wake Up to Your Divinity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Laura GilesEvery day people come to my counseling office hoping that I have some magical advice to give them to make them feel better. They come hoping I can “fix” them. I am usually not the first person they’ve seen. They’ve talked to their pastor, their best friend, and sometimes strangers. They’ve read ...
Views: 1755 - Self Motivation Strategies to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearWhat you occupy your mind with is of essential importance to your physical and psychological health. Research shows that humans have an average of 60,000 thoughts every day. Although the idea of consistently controlling your thoughts can seem overwhelming, it is one of the most important skills ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - ***Driving Through Life Backwards - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Rob WhiteI have a neighbor, John, who turns his car around on the busy road in front of his house, causing traffic to slow down, and then backs up his driveway and into his garage. It’s an odd sight to watch. One day I asked him why he turns around and backs into the driveway rather than driving straight ...
Views: 1753 - 5 Easy Ways To Drop Self-Doubt And The Fear Of Making Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Peter MurphyEach of us is bombarded with many decision-making opportunities each and every day. Some of those decisions we can make quickly without much thought. However complex decisions are sometimes difficult to make. Many factors can become involved in the decision-making process. Sometimes one of ...
Views: 1753 - Use Your Mistakes as a Catalyst for Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn a recent article on the Alabama-LSU football game, I stated, "a fumble is simply a recovery waiting to happen." It was as though Dont’a Hightower heard me, because he sacked Jordan Jefferson, LSU's quarterback and caused a fumble in the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship game. The ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - [5-7 of] 7 Motivational Marketing Weapons to Win the Battle Against Fear - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from John Di LemmeMotivational Marketing Weapon #5: Never Again Two of the most powerful words in success language are “never again.” Affirmation #65 is “Never again will I retreat when the enemy of fear attacks my dream.” Never means not ever and at no time. When the enemy of fear knows you will not ...
Views: 1753 - Once You Do These 4 Things, You Will Never Feel Frustrated Again - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Maria LawsonImage source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-woman-feet-legs-51397/ Pixa Call it the perils of the modern age, excessive exposure to social media, endless desires and goals, broken relationships or simply a rising apathy and detachment, the story is that, almost all of us feel ...
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