Motivation Articles

Dealing with uncertainty and change is an on-going topic of media and academic attention in these challenging times. What is mostly ignored in all this coverage is that, ultimately, change is the catalyst for innovation. Opportunities are everywhere, we just need to abandon our fear of uncertainty and reach out and grasp them. The scale of the impact of this economic downturn is historic. The good news is that the upturn is likely to be historic too. There is a pattern: disru

Were you once a successful, professional woman who had a significant status level and received adequate remuneration for your work? Have you re-located to a new country where the educational degree you worked so hard to achieve is neither recognized nor considered valid? As a result, have ...

One of the best ways to accomplish your goals in life is to motivate yourself to take action. The action triggers described in this article can get you going on whatever needs doing. As you apply these methods repeatedly you will develop empowering habits that can help you throughout life. Developing the Do It Now habit Useful habits can increase your effectiveness immensely. One of the best traits to develop is the Do It Now habit. This can get you started on a task even when you don't feel like working.

How to overcome negative thoughtsr How to overcome negative thoughts? Well first, I am sure that most of you have experienced a situation where you are overly excited about a certain goal and that you are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain that certain something, whatever it might be, but the people around you or are close to you seem to be very skeptical and downright non supportive. At first you might say to yourself "they're just over-thinking" but due to the massive amount of hardships you were going through, you eventually decide that they might just be right, right? WRONG!

Over time, and regardless of pay, hard working employees can become discouraged and/or unmotivated within their roles. Like any well operating machine, hard working employees require attention to ensure that they continue to operate at peak performance. Employees want their work to be appreciated, and to know that their role within the company is an important one. When management frequently acknowledges an employee’s efforts, it builds the employee’s morale which will hel

Oh no! It’s another one of those “F” words and there is definitely a negative connotation here. What does it mean to fail? Just what is failure? The dictionary says that failure is an instance, person or thing that proves unsuccessful; a nonperformance of something due, required or expected. We’ve set the mark, written the outline, followed a plan for achievement and it never happens. We call this failure. Did you know that our brain doesn’t recognize failure or suc

A new year begins with the opportunity to set and accomplish your goals. One question that may need some consideration: Do you need Insurance or Assurance in achieving your goal? First, we will define insurance and assurance. Afterwards, we will show how they relate to goal setting and goal achievement.

Dreams do come true as long as we can stay motivated in the face of setbacks. That´s where most of us get discouraged. So often, reality doesn’t measure up to expectations. We can have all these grand plans, whether it is buying a house, making improvements to your kitchen, or write that novel we’ve always dreamed of. When trying to get yourself psyched for a task, follow a few simple steps, and you’ll see yourself putting forth some real effort. 1. Know your limitations

In Chinese philosophy, there is the concept we know as yin and yang. Very simply put, it’s the idea that opposites only exist in relation to each other. The outer circle represents “everything”, while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies. Notice, they are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white, and they cannot exist without each other. Here in the West we often think of Yin and Yang as being dualistic, masculine and feminine, but in the Tao they are seen as complementary and interdependent.r

There are several aspects of “retirement” that reek of defeat, but let’s look at the biggest culprits. We believe that retirement comes during the last part of life. Right? Why do we believe this? Why do we compartmentalize ourselves like that? We have been socially ...

"Failure-ism" is a word I invented to describe the belief that everything you do ultimately fails. You can recognize this flawed belief system in a person when they say things like, "I'm just a loser" and "Nothing I try ever works." Unfortunately, each of us has evidence to prove we fail. Some have struggled to make a relationship work yet ended up splitting. Many worked hard to get a promotion, and instead, were laid-off or fired. Every one of us has real-life stories of effort that failed.

Mobile phones and their advanced features have completely overwhelmed the world of technology. Gone are the days when you have to sit in front of computers and wait for the website to be open. Activities that used to be carried out on computers can now be performed in a mobile phone. From listening songs, to browsing the internet to making an online trade in international financial markets; having a smart device on your palm ensure everything mentioned above and a lot more. Life seems almost impossible without a cell phone and it has become our permanent companion.

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” rn By- Lou Holtz Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining goal and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. So figure out what you want, power through the pain period, and start being who you want to be. Motivation is a theoretical construct used to explain be

Twenty Interesting Facts About Bob Marley 1. Bob Marley was a white Jamaican originally from Sussex, England, whose family claimed Syrian Jewish origins. 2. Marley was named Nesta Robert Marley. 3. A Jamaican immigration official suggested to Bob’s mom that “Nesta” sounded too much like a girl’s name. So they switched his name to Robert Nesta Marley 4. As a little kid, Bob had a knack for deeply spooking people by successfully predicting their futures by reading their

I am in love and it’s a matter of great excitement, joy and happiness for me. No doubt, I am flying in the air without wings. I am feeling so good that I want to share my joy with you and, therefore, invite you to join me in this adventure of self-love. I am deeply in love but with nobody except me and it’s true, though it may look strange to you. I love the person who is within my body. I am my own man, my own person, and my own lover. I am in harmony with my mind, heart and soul. I am truly and happily in love with my inner-self.

When caring for elderly or ill family members, the caregiver often ignores their own emotional and physical well being, putting their own hopes, dreams, goals and aspirations on hold. The MotivAct Group has added a customized "Mental Massage for the Caregiver" meditation/relaxation program to its portfolio of holistic wellness workshops.

It’s easy to give in to doubt and hesitation, but you will no doubt realize that doing so doesn’t get you anywhere. If you have things you need to do, learn how to get started right away and get rid of all your hesitation. 1. Take responsibility for your life Noone up above in the sky has it in for you. There isn’t someone waiting to ensure you fail no matter what you try to do. You are in charge of what you do and what happens to you. Once you accept that, you can stop wa

Manners at the Airport and at 25,000 Feet By Ron Ross “Hi there!” a pretty lady said to me with a big smile, “I’m Julie and I am going to be your BFF for the next two hours!” We were flying from Denver to Chicago on a direct flight. I had the aisle seat and she was stuck in the center seat on a packed airplane.

Looking for a Job Are you contemplating switching jobs, and thoughts like how to find a job , where to find a job or help me find a job cross your mind, how about switching industries altogether; it can be a truly life changing experience. Going through the motions of our executive careers, at times the awkward feeling of working in the wrong industry crosses our minds and the mere thought of working in a different field excites us no end. Each one of us can surely get out of

We all understand what happens to our body as it ages.nnWithout intervention (an exercise/activity program) we know that our muscles waste, our lung capacity decreases, our heart gets weaker, our bones become brittle, our flexibility and mobility decrease, our reaction time slows, our posture suffers, we move slower and we become more susceptible to illness and injury.nUnless of course we happen to live a naturally active lifestyle (one where we regularly expend lots of energ

If you want that your employees become more productivity maybe it is time for you to stop blaming your team and start rolling up your own sleeves. Sometimes, yes, it is your employees’ lack of essential skills the cause of tasks not getting done, but, on many occasions, you could have done something to prevent it or to minimize its effects at least. Good news is that there are quick ways to change it and increase your employee’s productivity so it won’t happen again. Al

One of my Ezine subscribers recently sent me this question: "I really struggle with the highs and lows of field sales. Most days I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. In this economy, especially, it's difficult to stay positive. Any suggestions?" This is one of those rarely voiced issues that every salesperson must confront sooner or later. Sales is an emotional roller coaster, and unless you figure out how to manage those emotions and keep yourself motivat

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My grandmother used to say, "Anticipation is so much better than realization." This statement used to cause me stress because it meant that no matter what, the goal was never going to be satisfying in the end. Getting "it" (the new car, the better job, the perfect relationship, etc.) is certainly fun, but once you've attained "it," then what? I have now come to realize a deeper wisdom in her words. "It" is never about the goal, "it" is about the journey. And when you reach th

While I don't claim to be (anywhere near) the best Personal Development Speaker in the world, if you were to Google the search term Motivational Speaker you would typically find that my name usually comes out somewhere near the very top of the list of about two million matches. Now, let me ...

Does anyone else really care if you are motivated? Of course, we all have a few people in our lives that care and some who depend on us being motivated. But most people are fully occupied running their own lives and dealing with their own issues. They are working to motivate themselves, unless they are paid to motivate you - a sales manger or team coach. But they can only give so much and be with you only some of the time. Only your own self-motivation skills will give you lo

“Do not under any circumstances leave for Africa without sufficient funds raised to sustain you for at least three years.” That was the advice given me by a seasoned missionary as I considered taking my young family to Africa. It was good advice. We saw how good it was when we arrived in Lusaka Zambia and spent some time with a missionary couple who left for Africa before they had sufficient funds. We saw them struggle so were thankful we listened to the advice given us.

Most of us think that creativity comes as a gift to some people and we believe that successful musicians and painters were born with an inbuilt talent. Creativity doesn’t come as an inbuilt trait, it has to be nurtured and developed with persistent efforts. Everyone has some creativity in them and if worked upon this creativity can be developed significantly.rnGreat writers like Shakespeare did not always know that they had a gift; it was only because they had faith in them

Life is full of events that test us. These events try our abilities to cope and deal effectively with such occurrences as death in the family, financial problems, health issues, job loss and such. What is difficult for some to see is that each of these events present to us an opportunity for growth and evolvement. This is especially difficult to see when we are in the middle of one of these events.

If having a dream and planning its course is a journey, then persistence is the engine that keeps you going, no matter the obstacles or dead ends encountered along the way. Persistence is what keeps your legs under you when the waves are crashing against your body and the undertow is determined to knock you down and carry you out to a dark, deep and unforgiving sea. Persistence is your life ring, your hope and your inner voice that tells you to never give up.nnThere’s an ol

Limiting beliefs refers to a belief system that is self-inhibiting. This system discourages exploration of what we understand as a “wider cognitive space.” The beliefs created and perpetuated in this type of system are strongly held, often due to heavy emotional attachment. (For example, a parent’s faith passed onto a new generation) Interestingly, self-limiting beliefs have been observed in both human beings and animals. Of what importance, though, is the idea of “limited be

I am not a big fan of buying anything that requires assembly. I would much rather pay a little extra and have the job done for me. Sometimes that is possible and at other times it isn’t. Often the only way to get what I want is to participate in the assembly. I believe this is true with life as ...

In April I will be one of the leaders for the next True Patriot Love expedition. This expedition serves many different purposes including media exposure, fun raising, showing our appreciation to our wounded soldiers, and as part of a therapeutic healing process.

Every experience that each of us has impacts us, either in a positive way or a negative way. Negative experiences can leave us troubled and disillusioned, however positive experiences can greatly improve our optimism and daily motivation. Daily motivation is the fuel that drives us to improve our lives, achieve our goals and become better people. Here are some ways to increase your daily motivation so you achieve so much more in your life: SETTING MEANINGFUL GOALS Having goal

It is important to know how to find self motivation when you are dealing with unstructured timetables and deadlines that can change from one moment to the next. Unstructured time and changing deadlines can be very frustrating and can cause motivation to dwindle away. Motivation can also sometimes be difficult to recover in these types of situations unless we can find a way to put more prediction in the unstructured time and changing deadlines. Most of us find motivation so

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” — Professor Albert EinsteinnnOur Power of Imagination IS our Fortune! Let me tell you why I believe this statement.nThe lecturer Neville Goddard speaking on October 6th, 1969 in Los Angeles told his audience, “Your life is nothing more than the out picturing of your imaginal activity, for your imagination fulfills itself in what your life becomes.”nnWhat does that mean? Goddard’s lecture was t

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"Mental toughness is essential to success."rn-Vince Lombardi This past spring, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary brought a new kind (and new level) of pain to his team's training camp. Known simply as "the hill," it's a 45-degree incline that he had built for running. Singletary first witnessed the use of hill running during his time as a Hall of Fame middle linebacker with the 1980s Chicago Bears. While it obviously increased players' endurance, its primary bene

Stress is the mother of all diseases because it badly damages the immune system of the body thus making it vulnerable to all kind of diseases, from headaches to heart attacks. If you occasionally feel some stress, ignore it, because everyone feels some kind of stress daily which is quite natural even necessary to keep oneself active and productive. However, if the stress reaches a level where it starts hurting the body then the situation is quite alarming and necessary remedial measures need to be taken.

How do we generate ideas? This can be classified into two, the ordinary and the extraordinary process. But, first if you are going to get new ideas, it essential that you eradicate negative thinking from your mind. Impossibility thinking must be removed from your mind. You will not be able to produce creative ideas if you think negatively. So the word “impossible” must be deleted from your vocabulary. All of the body functions, including the brain, are controlled by words. S

1. Stop seeking approval from people. You don’t need anyone’s permission to fulfill your dream. Trust yourself and give yourself permission to succeed. Having support from people whose opinion you value is a wonderful thing but it should not be the criterion for whether you begin acting on ...

If you are going to worry about every inch of your home, and that you cannot find the time to do anything about it, you will drive yourself nuts! This is also a good way to develop an ulcer! Everyone in this world is disorganized in one way or another, even Professional Organizers (gosh did I just write that). It is true; we all have days and sometimes weeks, when we cannot stay on top of things and our lives get chaotic, but do not let it take over your life worrying about it.

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Sometimes, “life just happens” (and I know a thing or two about life happening!) And when it does, there are days when everything can just feel overwhelming.Your energy level drops, apathy sets in and you’re just ready to throw in the towel, back down, or just plain quit. This can show up in many forms. It may look like settling for something that we don’t really want, but fear that we can do no better, pretending that our goal or desire was never really that important, or simply and quietly burying a dream. Often times what you need most is a little retreat to rest, recuperate and regroup.

Starting a business or project is one thing, keeping it running successfully is another issue. Do you recall the initial enthusiasm, drive and passion you had, when you were working on setting up your business or project? You spent countless hours working on it, researching about it, making ...

Over the last two weeks I have had an inordinate amount of conversations with people about the relationships in their world. Relationships with work colleagues, spouses, kids, friends, family... the lot. Mostly, it's pretty negative stuff. Lucky me. Invariably there are problems in those ...

* Note: this article won't be relevant for every reader. For those of you who have followed through on your New Year's resolutions and done amazing things, you may want to check back in tomorrow. For some of you it will be a timely poke in the ribs, for others it will be reality check and for ...

Wide-eyed children love to ask enthusiastic, persistent questions. “Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why don’t people have tails? Where does a TV show go when it’s over?” No sooner is one question answered than a follow-up question is immediately posed with the same level of boundless curiosity. We tend to ask fewer questions as we get older. At some point in our process of “growing up,” questions start to be perceived by others as a weakness instead o

The speeches you hear from great speakers are never for a pass time. Be sure that when you are up and present for something different then you should give your best in that arena. Proving the world your presence is not the only thing when you attend such speeches, it is more of having the concern and respect for the speaker’s experience as well as giving yourself a chance to hit the cord with more enthusiasm and more outrage of performing well in your field of success. Prov

Marketing. Not usually the favourite subject for entrepreneurs and other creative types. But it’s the lifeblood of your business, your career and essentially, your livelihood. Marketing is what draws people to you, gets the word out, brings in contacts and possible partners, and is largely responsible for your income. So why do we tend to resist it so much?