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- Cross the finish line! 5 Secrets to Getting & Staying Motivated… - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Porschia ParkerWe’ve all been there. You had a great idea, plan, or goal and were so enthusiastic about it. But as time went on fear and doubt started to creep into your mind. ‘Am I smart enough to do this?’ ‘Can I really succeed and pull this off?’ Once these types of thoughts form, external challenges ...
Views: 907 - A Not So Secret Way to Manifest Something in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ernst MarcIf you ever wondered what is the content of the expression „the law of attraction” I must admit that you are not the only one. There are many who do not understand it, and because they do not understand it, they also do not accept. After the great success of the film „The Secret” the ...
Views: 1010 - 8 Steps for Opening the Business of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Marilyn KegleyOver 500,000 new businesses are created every single month, but it is an unfortunate fact that a vast majority of these companies will fail within the first year. While the journey can be tough, anyone with a thorough plan can create and nurture a small business. If you are considering starting ...
Views: 663 - One Way To Overcome The Tough Days In Business - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSome days, it feels really, REALLY tough to keep building your business. No one seems to care about what you have to offer and you are trying and trying to get them to pay you some attention but NOTHING is working. You release a program that people asked for but they do not buy... You ...
Views: 659 - When Your Back is Against the Wall… - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from William CottringerWhen Your Back is Against the Wall… by Bill Cottringer …Or when you are caught between a rock and hard place and can’t get any lower because you are already lower than a snake’s belly. This is a horrible place to be in life, but only the lucky few escape these painful experiences. Most of ...
Views: 1336 - The Point Of True Beginning: Your Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeBack in the 1880s while living as a sawyer in Yosemite National Park, America’s first ecologist, John Muir, lived face to face with nature. He climbed into the High Sierras throughout his life. He summited mountains, fished in clear streams and discovered deep secrets of Earth’s eternal ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Walking My Dog Led Me Around the World - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Royce GomezYou ask me how walking my dog led me around the world? I'll tell you and it's no tall tale. I was walking my dog in my neighborhood as I do every other day. I smile as I pass my neighbors while my dog greets the other dogs. My neighborhood is one of those special places where people do stop to ...
Views: 1437 - What to Do When Things Don't Seem to Be Going Well - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Dawn ShulerWe all have those times when we are in the zone, when it’s all going well. We score the big client. We fill our programs. We get amazing feedback from an article we wrote that tells us we’re on the right path. The kids are good, the team won, the tea shop has your favorite tea in, and all the ...
Views: 777 - Music: Can We Use Music To Improve Our Mood? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone feels good, they may be drawn to things they wouldn’t be drawn to if they felt bad. What this shows is how much of an impact one’s mood has on their life and that this is not something one can simply overlook. However, if one is committed to something, they might be able to ...
Views: 1251 - Ready, Fire, Aim - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Dawn ShulerI’ve had several coaching calls lately where my sweet little clients want everything to be perfect before they hit the “Go” button. They want “it” to be perfect. They want everything figured out. They want assurance that it’s all going to go to plan. Yeah….. that whole planning thing…. see, ...
Views: 828 - GIVE BIRTH TO YOUR DREAMS - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Latorria FreemanStart giving your ideas and dreams a chance. In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance; it’s more about taking a chance. You will never be sure it will work, if you do not give it a chance. You can always be sure that if you do nothing, you receive nothing. Just go for it! What ...
Views: 903 - My kids tell me it’s not fair, I tell them that’s right, and it never will be so… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonYou need to learn how to find the advantage and use it! This is a big part of self empowerment.- - It is gaining that inner strength and ability to find and see the advantages & have the confidence to use it! The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role ...
Views: 2179 - How to Manage Emotional Risk So You Can Get Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurWhat would you love to do that you’re not doing yet? One of my clients, Melanie, wanted to wanted to inspire her colleagues by sharing her approach to teaching students to write. But, she asked herself, what if someone asks a question I can’t answer? Or what if the projector fails and I have ...
Views: 863 - If you are scared to make mistakes then let someone else make the decisions... but don’t be upset at the results. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonHow many times has someone asked you what you want to do tonight and you say, “ I don’t know? its up to you.” How many times has someone asked you where you want to go for lunch and you say, “I don’t care, where ever you want to go is fine”. But then, when they decide for you and you’re ...
Views: 1316 - What's Personal SWOT? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Morice MabryWhat’s personal SWOT? Personal SWOT analysis is an internal inventory of your strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats to maximize and minimize. In other words, you’re looking within to gauge where you stand now and looking outwards at advantages and risks. Strengths: ...
Views: 692 - The Only Way Out, Is In - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Angela BarnardToday I am celebrating the first anniversary of an epic adventure and journey in my life. I was slowly emerging from a very painful and soul-destroying experience that left me feeling battered and beaten. I did not know my up from my down, felt unrecognisable to myself and at times felt like ...
Views: 913 - How About Your Dream Wall - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Ok, some people call it a dream chart or a vision chart, or even a vision wall…me, i prefer “Dream Wall”…but it really doesn’t matter what you call it, so long as you have an area that’s covered in reminders of your passions and the places you want to get to, and it’s on ...
Views: 1752 - Professional Motivational Speakers in Australia - Abundance Coaching - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Scott EppMany of us begin life with big dreams, big goals, ambition, intense desires, hope, and optimism. After years of not achieving the kind of success we always wanted, our motivation begins to dwindle. We start thinking maybe those were all allusions and we just didn't have what it takes to ...
Views: 1015 - DO DARE TO THINK BIG - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Dileep TiwariThought is the magnetic force. It attracts the opportunity in the form of conditions, circumstances, luck, resources and people to realize what one wants in life. Whatever you are in your present life is because of your thoughts and what you will become in future depends on where your thoughts ...
Views: 942 - FEAR - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Morice MabrySo what’s been preventing me from reaching my full potential outside of procrastination? When I examined myself deeply, I have to admit, it’s FEAR! Personally, I like the acrostic that FEAR is nothing more than Flawed Element of thought Appearing to be Real It has consumed my mind far ...
Views: 861 - Enough Is Enough - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Morice MabryDo you ever feel like you’re not where you’re supposed to be? Are you working in a field outside of your true talents? Do you feel trapped and locked in a box? Are you tired of starting projects and never finishing? Does the day seem to fly by and you feel as though nothing was ...
Views: 785 - Tips for Motivating Your Employees - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Robin ClarkThere is no doubt that it is very difficult to find a job. But for entrepreneurs, it is more difficult to retain their employees. Being an entrepreneur, you must assure that your company is filled with people who are enthusiastic in coming to your office regularly. In this regard, you need to ...
Views: 657 - 5 Tips to Stay Motivated in Grad School - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Cher ZavalaGrad school is challenging and stressful. It’s easy to succumb to the stress and begin to feel burnt out while you’re pursuing a master’s degree. That’s especially true if you’re also working full-time, as are many teachers who are pursuing an MS in Education. While you may not be able to ...
Views: 1749 - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) from www.youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Personal growth, Skip Ross, Motivation, Life purpose, success principles, ...
Views: 949 - 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: 1272 - How To Keep A Positive Attitude During The Tough Times - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanThe great violinist Paganini was performing before a most distinguished audience. Suddenly, one of the strings on his violin snapped. The audience gasped, but the master musician continued unruffled to play on the three remaining strings. Snap! A second string broke. Then, with a sharp crack, ...
Views: 1057 - The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”: - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”: Sharing a Few Spiritual Thoughts from Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Thoughts/Writings, Awareness, God, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower. The submitter’s various blogs (with ...
Views: 1022 - The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”: - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”: Sharing a Few Spiritual Thoughts from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 www.racetothechequeredflag.wordpress.com www.beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com and www.godandformula1.wordpress.com Submitted by Craig ...
Views: 907 - Being Your Personal Best Starts with Self Care - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Kate SinerI learned after years of working my tail off that if I did not take care of myself one of two things was going to happen. Either I was going to lose my health or I was going to lose in terms of my results. Self-care became my battle cry where as before I would sneer a little bit at people that ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Is It Possible To Bless Your Fears? - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Vishal SinghThis article was originally published here- http://www.thepurplebridge.com/possible-bless-your-fears/ “When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.” - ...
Views: 952 - Achieving Self Awareness with the Help of a Personal Coach - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSelf awareness is knowing and understanding your own personality, which includes your thoughts, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, emotions and motivation. By being aware of yourself, you are more able to understand how other people perceive you. Why is it important to develop self ...
Views: 855 - Employee Recognition Creates Positive Workplace Communities - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffEngaging employees requires more than directing them in what to do; they also need to receive credit for their accomplishments. Such recognition helps to improve the employee experience according to Ventana Research: Five Reasons to Use Social Recognition in Business, 2014. The research ...
Views: 986 - The Secret Behind Why We Don't Go After Our Dreams - by Submitted on May 09, 2015 from Dawn ShulerAs a business owner who works with other business owners, I see a lot of dreams. Sometimes these dreams take the form of little goals... I want to offer a new coaching program. Sometimes they take the form of medium goals... I want to facilitate a writing retreat. And then sometimes they take ...
Views: 733 - What Do The Most Successful Entrepreneurs Believe? - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsWhat makes one person successful in business and not another? There are a few different answers to that question to be sure, but upon researching some of the most most successful entrepreneurs, one thing stood out: Passion You may be thinking, "So what?, I get it", but do you really? Do ...
Views: 835 - Personal Coach Tips on How to Overcome Laziness - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIs there really a way you could stop being lazy and become a bit more productive? By surfing the internet, you will surely find tons of tips and pieces of advice on how you can avoid being lazy. However, such steps may not always be suitable for everybody. Thus, it is important that you find a ...
Views: 1467 - VALUE PROPOSITION OF INCENTIVE REWARD PROGRAMS WITH ONLINE TECHNOLOGY - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from shubham anandStatistics on mobile usage and adoption to inform your mobile marketing strategy It’s no longer a case of asking whether mobile marketing important, we know it is! It’s now a question of using the statistics to understand how consumers behave when using different types of mobile devices and ...
Views: 706(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: 931(1 vote) - What Motivates You? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Erik TozierWhat motivates you? A person does not become successful overnight. It takes a determined individual to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. What keeps you motivated? What gets you going in the morning? Do some people naturally have a high motor or is it something that you can ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Dopamine Dive - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Callum GoldingThere are three main components that make up ADHD and in varying degrees I can see these being applied to a vast majority of humans growing up in today’s toxic culture. -Poor impulse control -Attention deficit -Hyperactivity The word cortex means bark, like that of a tree, it is a thin ...
Views: 943 - Tapping Your “Inner Mentor” to Create New Meaning in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2015 from Tina TessinaSooner or later all of us question the meaning of life. The sooner we get to it, the better chance we have of finding a satisfactory answer. As a therapist I watch many of my clients pass through stages of personal growth. Once they work through the issues that have held them back, they often ...
Views: 1132 - HOW NON-CASH REWARDS CAN INCREASE CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND DRIVE SALES - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from shubham anandCEO Steve Damerow – Learn How Non-cash Rewards Can Increase Customer Loyalty And Drive Sales Better Than Cash. from The ISI Group of Companies on Vimeo. The CEO of The ISI Group, consisting of Incentive Solutions, Loyaltyworks and Travel Solutions is back to share how you can increase ...
Views: 658 - How NOT to Motivate Your Sales Team - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from shubham anandThere are many ways to motivate your sales force, some more effective than others. But there are a few common motivators that are often used when setting up incentive programs that can have pretty severe, unintended consequences. Today, we’ll explore a few of these concepts and consider some of ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - SEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from William CottringerSEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS By Bill Cottringer “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw. Communication, like time, is one of our most important resources, but is becoming less cost-effective in usage by the minute, ...
Views: 1089 - How to Become a Successful Affiliate Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Matthew E. AlleyneNow that you have signed up to our affiliates marketing system, read through all of our useful information and watched the videos, you may still be wondering how you can make the system work for you! Affiliate marketing is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to make extra money, which ...
Views: 647 - How to Become a Successful Affiliate Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Matthew E. AlleyneNow that you have signed up to our affiliates marketing system, read through all of our useful information and watched the videos, you may still be wondering how you can make the system work for you! Affiliate marketing is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to make extra money, which ...
Views: 640 - My Attitude? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur attitude is going to determine where we go in life; it is the foundation of failure or success and also significantly affects our health and well-being. You have most likely heard expressions such as “we can always look for the positive or the negative in any situation,” and “we can take ...
Views: 1077 - Succeed like Anthony Robbins: The One Powerful Secret Successful People Live by - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Clement McGrathTrue freedom means complete responsibility. This is the natural outcome of the truth that life is a mirror for your consciousness. All forms of victim thinking have some reluctance to taking full responsibility for your life along with the need to blame some person thing or circumstance. In that ...
Views: 971 - Obstacles Illuminate the Path to Success - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Tony Fahkry“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.” ...
Views: 1019 - What is Your Word-of-the-Year for 2015? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you’re a longtime reader of my Tip of the Week (thank you!), then you know that every January I ask my clients to pick a word to guide them throughout the year: a word summarizing their intentions for the year to come. I do the same exercise myself using Christine Kane’s powerful workbook, ...
Views: 956 - Leave No Stone Unturned In Your Desire for Success - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Tony Fahkry“To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says: "Leave no stone unturned." - Edward Bulwer Lytton In an ancient Greek fable, the playwright Euripides conveys a story of an army general who buries a large treasure in his tent, following his defeat in ...
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