Motivation Articles

The innkeeper was changed from apathy to sympathy You probably know the story of the birth of Jesus, especially the part where “there was no place for them in the inn.” Though the Bible does not speak of an innkeeper, there must have been one. Someone had to tell Joseph the inn was full and then grant him permission to stay in the stable. The innkeeper had problems of his own and a business to run. His motel was full, the “no vacancy” sign was lit and he was tired. He was not conce ed with Joseph’s very pregnant wife.

Conversational Manners By Ron Ross Good conversations are fun to be a part of – unless someone is rude. Bad manners in conversation will stifle communication and short-circuit camaraderie. Here are a few simple guidelines for mutually satisfying conversations:

Impolite Children By Ron Ross The child sitting down the row from me in a dark movie theater needed to go to the bathroom. As he passed me in the darkness he stepped on my toe. He did the same thing on his way back. He never said, “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry!” He acted as if I was the problem because I was in his way. Why are so many children unruly and ill-mannered in public? I have the answer: Because the adults who are supposed to teach their children how to be polite have not taught them. Here are four possible reasons why parents fail to teach their children good manners.

“9 Self-assuring Affirmations for When You Need a Little Boost,” boasted the headline. I clicked on it hoping I might learn something new. I didn’t. It was a series of nine little pictures with clever sayings on them. The “writer” provided no content beyond a short introductory paragraph that ended with this: “If you’re looking for a little encouragement, check out the self-assuring affirmations below. Then take on the world with the knowledge that you’re capable of anything.”

One of the simplest ways to get and stay motivated is to get interested in something. In fact, getting and staying motivated is incredibly difficult if you don’t have a strong interest in what you’re doing.nnWhile it is possible to force yourself to move ahead with a disinteresting goal or project, it usually has little to do with motivation and more to do with applying strong willpower. nnIf you want to make it easy on yourself instead of having to use force, lea

Does the thought of making extra money while having fun and doing something that matters to many people appeal to you? Do you have items you no longer want or do you just have the desire to sell something with little effort? Do you want to help others or share great knowledge you possess? If you have these aspirations, you should start your own physical or online business; however, it is best to see how well you do before you quit your job. You will learn the best aspects of

It is said that a successful person is the result of a brilliant personality hidden in them. The brilliance comes from the inner strengths that buildup a person so strong that they could compete with other people in the toughest survival race. The strength comes from believing in oneself that is essential for the growth of personalities. When people believe in themselves, they have a superpower to fulfill their dreams. The most admired people have their different perspective

Nausea rises slowly in the chamber of your throat and your heart begins to rapidly beat causing your veins to vibrate against your skin. A small ringing noise floods your ear cavity and the person speaking to you can no longer be heard but their mouth is still moving; slowly, painstakingly slow, almost in a time warp where you can see the words forming on their lips before they are spoken. They continue to talk in your presence but have noticed you have long since faded away and they no longer have your attention.

Motivation letters give you a valuable opportunity for you to present yourself as the ultimate choice to a company or an organization. To be honest, whenever you apply for a job, you need to portray yourself as to why you are ideally suited for the job, compared to other candidates.

Taking an honest look at your inspiration and motivation levels, seting goals for a definate purpose, and finding the right networking group might be a turning point in the growth of your business and personal motivation. Let us take a closer look at the three keys to self-improvement and motivation.nn1) INSPIRATIONnYou need inspiration to keep you motivated and intent on improving yourself. If you are not as interested in your business as you should be, your motivation level

rnOver 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 a business, then take a look at these 8 steps for opening the business of your dreams. 1. Evaluate Your Assets The first thing you will need to do is take stock of your assets. This

Remember when you were a kid and you had little treats to motivate you to get things done? Like, no TV before homework was done, or ice cream for an a on your spelling test? Well, just because you've grown up doesn't mean you can't still have treats as a reward for getting something done. Treats can be the best motivator for getting just about anything done. And it doesn't have to be a big thing to really work. Unless you're looking to climb Mt Everest, don't give yourself th

Begin Now By Ron Ross The easiest thing you can do if you’re stuck in the mud is to PROCRASTINATE! Do nothing. Just sit there and wallow in the sticky, putrid, dreary muck you have been comfortable in for years. After I earned my 4-year bachelor’s degree I wanted to get a master’s degree. My excuse for not taking classes was that I had a wife and three kids, a full time job, a part time business, and I was active in several community organizations. Besides that I had no extra money for tuition and books. I had plenty of excuses to procrastinate.

Want is the first step in achieving success. Creating a desire, a want, begins the wheels of success to turn. Sadly enough though "wanting" is not enough. In addition to wanting, you have to believe you can have it. I notice that many people say, "I want" and follow that with "but" and list all ...

Fail Forward By Dr. Ron Ross You may be stuck in the mud because of some kind of failure. Perhaps you bet the family farm on a business idea and lost. Or maybe you lost an important client or you were recently fired from a good job. Maybe you have failed in a relationship that has you feeling the blues. Well join the human race! We have all failed at something sometime in our lives. Many have failed frequently. The real question is: which way did you fail, backwards or forwards?

Do you strive to be a better YOU? What are some things you can focus on to enhance your overall image? Here are some tips to help you develop the best you ever! Be Confident Use body gestures to enhance your confidence level. Use correct posture, stand/sit up tall, smile and know your area of expertise well. Be Courteous A person that is polite with good manners sends the message that they appreciate others. You don't have to like someone to be kind to them.

Hair refuses to cooperate, kids drank the last of the milk last night (which means no cereal for me), new puppy decided to wake up at the crack of dawn (for no apparent reason), and my husband forgot to put out the trash bin. GOOD MORNING WONDERFUL DAY FROM THE GATES OF HADES!

As a coach, I’m in the business of helping people get answers to their most pressing decisions in life. Now, it’s not uncommon for a client to come or call and say, “I like gardening, playing the cymbals, hiking in the backcountry, helping people, and learning about color theory, healing energy techniques, and Russian Poetry. So how do I put that all together?” Then they pause and wait for their magic answer. They will be pausing a long time, I assure you.nnI will tel

Statistics show that 98% of people watch between three to five hours of TV per day. Some people even have to fall asleep while watching TV, which is deadly to your spirit especially if it’s the news or some other type of negative program. Many of you know my feelings about television. I believe it is a complete waste of time. However, there is one show that I do watch called The Deadliest Catch. I recommend this show for one reason and one reason only...To see the price peop

So today I'm taking my Motivator, Story-teller, Drill Sgt. and Politically-Incorrect-Rude-Bloke hats off... and putting on my Exercise Scientist beret. Yep, you read right; beret. Ready, steady, go. If you want to change your body in some way, then today's chat might be of interest to you. I ...

Futilism believes that life is meaningless, all religious beliefs are fantasies, and moral principles are pointless. Like nihilists, futilists allege that you have no particular purpose for living because life itself is empty, trivial, and spurious. It is literally a dead-end philosophy – life is futile, and death is the end. Your few decades on planet earth are unimportant, and your actions are inconsequential; therefore, it is useless to try anything significant because you are insignificant.

“The word “Cybernetics” comes from a Greek word which means literally, “the steersman.” Servo-mechanisms are so constructed that they automatically “steer” their way to a goal, target, or “answer.” When we conceive of the human brain and nervous system as a form of servo-mechanism, operating with Cybernetic principles, we gain a new insight into the why and wherefore of human behavior. I choose to call this new concept “Psycho-Cybernetics”: the principle

It takes constant, focused energy and motivation to carry out all of the projects and plans necessary to complete a designated goal, which is why the idea of success can feel intimidating for most people. Here are some barriers and action steps to help you ignite your energy and motivation for success. Barriers to Success Realize that you might be dealing with success barriers like procrastination, perfectionism, and fear. These barriers have the power to keep you stuck and

Twenty Tips for Lively Living By Dr. Ron Ross Tips 1 – 10 were previously printed; here are tips 11 – 20. Be sure to read the special offer at the end of the column. 11. Persevere. Difficulties are sure to come, some failure is likely, but anything worth having is worth working for. As you journey through life sing the song, “Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow ‘til you find your dream.”

Flipping through the channels the other day I stopped briefly to watch a tattoo-covered “artist” rap about abusing women and hating cops while he grabbed his genitals to the fast beat of loud noise pretending to be music. His appearance was disgusting, the lyrics depraved, and his music was awful, but that’s not what upset me. What activated my indignation was what was hanging around the guy’s neck – a great big gold cross. Nothing the so-called artist said or did had anything to do with the meaning of this most sacred symbol of Christianity.

Recently, I was asked for help on getting motivated to stick to a weight-loss plan. This young man expressed difficulty in following through with eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. He cited having a chaotic schedule and running into moments of weakness which ruined his effort causing him to slide back into his old behavior--a problem all too familiar to so many people who struggle to maintain the motivation to continue on a long-term weight-loss plan. This is an overview of my answer to him. * * *

Google "self-confidence" and you will get three-bazillion web pages that suggest a variety of ways for you to gain self-confidence. Some promise instant self-confidence if you do this or act like that.

Ingratitude By Ron Ross Kids are ungrateful because that is how they were raised. At birth, if they were hungry, all they had to do was scream until their mother fed them. The baby had no concept of what the mother just went through to bring the child to full term and give birth, then start caring for his/her every need even before her contractions ceased. The baby wasn’t grateful for the feeding even though a quiet sleep followed.

Are you having a hard time getting things done? Is your daily to do list getting larger because of your lack of motivation? If so, you are definitely not alone. Millions of people fail to accomplish all the tasks they need to do at work and at home precisely because they are not adequately motivated. Fortunately, there are several ways to remedy this situation. Where to Find the Right Motivatio There are some people who are easily motivated by the most mundane things, and

Edinburgh is one of the biggest tourist attractions as it plays the role of the haven for people around the world who are interested in history and culture. castle apartments Edinburgh this lovely capital of Scotland houses many historical sites along with museums and art galleries. It is also the host of many festivals and possesses the magical sites of beautiful landscapes. Above all people are as welcoming as the weather. All these beauties make Edinburgh the finest and top priority to the tourists around the world.

How would you like to have a 5000+ percent advantage over everyone else? Steven Covey in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People tells you how: “The difference between people who exercise initiative and those who don’t is literally the difference between night and day. I’m not talking about a 25 to 50 percent difference in effectiveness; I’m talking about a 5000-plus percent difference, particularly if they are smart, aware, and sensitive to others.”

We live in a quick fix society and as a result, many people have been tricked into thinking that the results they want in life should come easily and quickly. Turn on the TV or surf the web and look at the ads that are displayed. From money making programs that will supposedly retire you in 6 months to weight loss products like machines and pills that will shed a bunch of weight off in 30 days without much effort on your part, it's hard not to believe getting everything you w

The airport departure lounge was crowded with family and friends bidding us farewell for a 3+ year commitment in Central Africa. I was only 25-years-old and had a wife and two children, had never travelled internationally and had little idea of what to expect upon our arrival in Africa. In short, I was scared. Before we boarded our plane our parents and friends gathered in a circle to pray for us. As we walked toward our gate they formed a line so we could give them each a farewell hug. My father was the last person in line.

Who am I, and, why am I here? Those are the two most important questions you can ask yourself. Let’s answer question 1, “Who am I?” Some say you’re the product of a bit of slime that squirmed its way out of some prehistoric bog and evolved from this to that, then to something else until one day, some fifty-million years later, “YOU” appeared. That’s the good news. The bad news is that after fifty-million years of evolution you’re given only a stingy seven or eight wearisome decades until they stick you back into the bog you allegedly came from? What a deal!

Beliefs are basically concepts that we either make up on our own or that we take over from someone else. The function of believing something is another great ability of your consciousness. The idea of belief that we talk about here has nothing to do with the kind of belief that is usually used in a religious context.

Don’t Just Delegate Eliminate If you’re going to create more time for what matters you’re going to have to eliminate those tasks, requests, people and other time-stealers that suck your precious time. You have to structure your work so that you’re focusing your time, efforts and energy only on ...

Paramahansa Yogananda wrote a wonderful book called Autobiography of a Yogi in which he described his life’s spiritual journey. His eternal optimism and unwavering faith have made his book unforgettable to millions of readers, and you can now read his book online at Autobiography of a Yogi . During these difficult financial and political times, hearing the enthusiastic, joyful, and fully trusting voice of Paramahansa Yogananda would be especially appreciated. Fortunately, a

Woody Allen once wrote “Over 90% of success is just showing up.” Do you have a goal which you are not showing up for? One where you are not in action on? Or where there’s something you’ve given up on? Or maybe one where you haven’t even started yet because you are waiting for ”the perfect time” or until you have “more information” or until you have “more support” or some other version of that? Consider that whatever resistance you have created for yourself around that goal,

'Action Rules!' in the getting goals game. It is the number one most important step to achieving your greatness. Having second thoughts? Trouble getting started? Stalled on a plateau? Spinning your wheels trying to get going again? Just get Started. Goal Setting and Planning is necessary, but 'Action Rules' when it comes to getting what you want. Like Nike says, 'Just Do It!'

So...it's the New Year and we all know what that means...new years resolutions! Traditionally, the new year is a time when we all want to get better this year, lose weight, give up smoking or change jobs etc... On talking to various people recently, I found that there are typically two categories of people when it comes to individual motivation in the new year; 1. People who are excited about the year ahead and make positive resolutions to improve their lives. 2. People who d

The following is a book excerpt from THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love (How One Harvard Lawyer Left It All to Have It All!) by Tama J. Kieves (www.ThisTimeIDance.com) reprinted by permission of the author.nn nI invite you to this dance. We live in times that cry out for love and radical resourcefulness. We live in times that beg for new voices of bold grace. Safe choices have led us into unsafe times. Hunger. Pollution. Crime. And barren spirits. We believed we ne

“My gosh you guys are twins!” declared a young lady who entered a retail store as my brother and I walked out. To be honest, I had never thought my brother was that good looking, but who was I to argue with the absolutely unsolicited and unbiased opinion of a rather lovely young lady?

Too many of us have too much time, too much emotional energy, too much intellect and too much talent invested in things we can't and won't change... and too little invested in the stuff we can and should. I know that sometimes I have a propensity to be somewhat verbose... so today I will be ...

The facts demonstrate that speakers have an immense task to carry out in the achievement of an occasion and spending on an ideal meeting speaker ought to be a worthier decision. Despite the fact that different parts of the conference are significant, the job a speaker plays in a meeting is critical when contrasted with the rest. Thus, it is significant for you to pick a best speaker to convey a keynote discourse with the correct bits of knowledge about the points that are imp

To believe in your abilities is great, but to remain humble is also just as great.rnMany people believe in what they do. Whenever there is a cause for the thing you do, you have to believe in it. Whenever you want to accomplish something, you have to believe in it. When you believe in something, you make it happen. You give it the path towards accomplishment. You allow it to become bigger than it really is and then it can find its path to reality. The simplest of your dreams

As you read this article you are going to learn about Socrates’ amazing philosophy of marriage and how you can use it to conquer your fear of failure and achieve higher levels of success.nnWho on earth doesn't fail?nnWe all fail. The most important thing is knowing how to face and handle failure, and how to use it as a stepping stone to reach your goals and dreams.nnIf you succeed, that is a good thing. But the best lessons you learn in life come from your failures.nnSocrat

Be Prepared for your Opportunity In 2007, I applied for an electronic technician job and a year later, they finally respond with a call. It was the Department of Transportation. They wanted me to come to the Dallas office for an interview. My goals had already changed. I spent years looking for a job in electronics. The few I had found paid a whole lot less than what I was making changing light bulbs as a maintenance man. My goal now was to become a Motivational Speaker. Conf

CEO 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 customer loyalty and drive in sales by starting a non-cash rewards incentive program. Learn the advantages of non-cash rewards versus cash with Steve Damerow. Google+ Loyaltyworksrn2299 Perime

First off, why did you get married anyway? Did you view it as something you just do because your momma or daddy did it? Did you dream about it when you were little and just wanted to do it because it seemed like fun? Did you do it because you were forced into it? Or, did you do it because you were commissioned by something far beyond what the natural eye can see?

At the age of 22, Jessie Lee Ward, a post-graduate with top University honors, could not afford a $300 rent per month to live in her mother's basement. Her ten-hour a day job at a pathology lab did not help much to alleviate the situation. She was resolved to do something better, something bigger, and one fine day leaped towards party planning. She invested in a $299 starter kit (a huge amount for her at that time) from a company where she spent the next four years of her lif