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- How to Become a Self-Taught Graphic Designer - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonThere is no better time than now to follow your dreams and become a graphic designer. The demand for people who are skilled at combining text and images is on the rise, so if you’re capable of creating ideas that communicate and inspire, you’re truly lucky. You possess skills that a ...
Views: 1222 - Keep Commitments with Yourself and Create the Success You Desire - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you make a commitment with yourself, do you generally keep all of them? Or do you continually let yourself down? There is always a price to be paid when you make a commitment or promise to yourself. The price can either be one of regret or one of accomplishment. How do you feel when you ...
Views: 1222 - New Years Resolutions - How to Make them and Keep them - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeNew Years Resolutions, for most people, are forgotten quickly. Most of us have trouble following through with the promises we make to ourselves each year. However, there are ways to create stress-free New Years Resolutions that work. Why write Resolutions? When you write a New Years ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Putting Spirit First: Goals For Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2004 from Avalon De Witt"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matt. 6:33 If you've ever set very many goals, you've probably had at least one goal that you just can't seem to reach. You can't seem to lose those last, stubborn five pounds. Or you ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - The First and Final Step to Success - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Jevon DangeliHow about those New Year’s Resolutions? What’s your track record of sticking to your commitments and achieving your goals? Well here’s why goals fail and what you can do about it: What's as exciting as turning a new leaf, a clean slate, a fresh start? Motivated and hopeful, ...
Views: 1222 - Are Limiting Beliefs Impacting Your Success? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Anne BachrachLimiting 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 ...
Views: 1220 - Create What You Truly Want in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Mike RobbinsAs we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2011. I'm excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time. Similar to last week, there is a magical quality to this first ...
Views: 1220 - Achieve Your Goals And Dreams By Challenging Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldGoals and dreams have the power to keep you young at heart well beyond your 50’s. Unfortunately very few people get much further than stating their goals and too often become trapped in the reality between their plan and the boundaries of their comfort zone. According to Psychology Today 45% ...
Views: 1219(3 votes) - Living in Tomorrow by Chasing the Dream - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI love to dream and dream BIG! What I have to be careful of is not getting so wrapped up my dream that I end up thinking more about my dream then I do about living in the NOW. This happens when I am not happy with where I am at. Life has its ups and downs; this is normal for everyone. I ...
Views: 1219 - What Are Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Jill KoenigThe question of the day is: What Are Your Dreams? If I asked you what your Goals were, you might struggle to describe them in detail. If I asked you what your "dreams" were, you would most likely be excited to provide a clear, concise, colorful desription. The greatest life skill is learning ...
Views: 1219 - Rainy Day Prep: 4 Things You Should Prepare for Beforehand - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThe rainy day blues tends to keep people cooped up and wishing for the sun. However, rainy days don't have to be all gloom and laziness. With a little planning and prep, these days can actually turn into one of the most productive days of the year! Here are a few things you can work on next time ...
Views: 1218 - Exceed Your Goals - by Do you have a goal to succeed at a certain endeavor? If so, then look in the mirror. What do you look like? Are your shoulders slumped? Is your breathing normal? Are you, in effect, just sitting around waiting for it to happen?
Well, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but if you aren't ...
Views: 1217 - Set Goals Not Resolutions To Achieve Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThere was a time in my life that every New Year's I would set resolutions. For me, they seemed to be focused more around my health: Lose weight, exercise more, break a bad habit. Sound familiar? I found that they were focused more around what I should NOT be doing versus who I should strive ...
Views: 1217 - Top Reason to Set Goals - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI love the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Everyone is still in a festive mood and the stress of the holiday season is winding down. I enjoy the after-Christmas sales and I usually take the week off between the holidays. My number one favorite activity this last week of the year is ...
Views: 1217(4 votes) - Do You Project Failure? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Tracy CrossleyOften, we approach things with an attitude of CAN DO, when it comes to our goals. We say we’re going for it….and yet, how in alignment are our actions with the goal we want to achieve? Sometimes, we have a goal that we think everyone will approve of and yet, we’re not really all that high on ...
Views: 1216 - Making Successful New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Sharon WilsonMaking a plan for the New Year is important because it is a vital step towards reaching your goals and keeping your resolutions. Once you have accurately identified the stories and issues that have held you back in the past and changed your mindset in these areas, it is time to begin ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie DonleyChange is often very difficult for people to accept and yet it’s happening every minute. The only thing certain is change. When you find that things are not as you want them to be in your life, it’s time to get comfortable with change. The Comfort Zone Change means many things to people. It ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Nothing Is Impossible ! - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jill KoenigBy Jill Koenig Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker I do believe that anything a human being can conceive, they can achieve. The bigger question becomes, is the person going to have the desire, commitment and determination to see the goal through. Nothing is impossible. There are ideas and ...
Views: 1215 - To Accomplish Your Goals Stay in Line - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Barbara MillerHow are you coming with those New Year’s resolutions and goals and how many promises did you make to yourself for staying on target this time? Well, don’t despair as there might be just a few suggestions here to help you along your path. While listening to a web video by Bob Proctor, best ...
Views: 1215 - Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandEveryone knows that setting goals is the foundation for reaching your biggest dreams but few know how to begin. Even when most people become good goal setters, they may still lack the tools needed to implement their plan. That’s where Building a Group comes in handy. Groups offer you ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Looking For The Newer, Shinier Version of You? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Kate BeedersNothing stays the same. You really don’t want it to stay the same. An expression I share a lot when speaking from the stage is that “you’re either growing or dying.” Think about a flower. Once the seed is planted, it grows and grows until the flower blooms…and a bloom only lasts so long, ...
Views: 1212 - ON PURPOSE - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Mark ThompsonWhat do you consider a natural yearning within you? I would jump out on a limb to say that your answer to that question would be the same answer that a great number of people on this planet would have. Let's think about what drives people. What changes their behavior to achieve a deep rooted ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Top Secrets to Stepping into your Greatness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonThe phrase ‘Your Greatness’ can be called different things. It could be ‘Your Destiny’, ‘Your Purpose’, or even ‘Your Calling’. What each of these phrases speak to is ‘what are you on this planet for?’ The thought can be overwhelming! Perhaps immediately followed by ‘I haven’t a ...
Views: 1212 - How To Get What You Really Want - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kirsten MahoneyThe Power of Intention In October 2008 I sat coughing in the San Francisco Airport waiting for a friend to pick me up and deliver me home. I had gotten a cold back East where I was speaking at a conference and was now feeling miserable. But truth be told, it wasn't just the sniffely sneezies ...
Views: 1211 - How to Know if Your Goals are Right for You - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Astra NiedraWhen most of us set goals we write down all those things we think we should achieve or should already have achieved but haven't! For example, if your body is no longer looking as trim as it was a decade ago, one of your goals might be to lose weight and begin an exercise programme. If you are ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - How To Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Patricia BrawleyHaving to do something you don’t want to do isn’t hard to imagine. We run into it almost every day. It usually involves change, time, attitude and choice, but not necessarily in that order. There are some things we are faced with that bring out the two-year-old in us as we tantrum and say ...
Views: 1211 - Qualities to be examine when choosing a friend - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiSomeone who hardly spends time with you just for the joy of being together but allows obstacle and circumstances to come in between is not a good friend Foe drains you of your energy and enthusiasm for what you are supposed to do. One whose advice has always landed you into trouble ...
Views: 1211 - My Goal Setting Tool 23 Years On - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Mark McClureI still vividly remember finding a Tony Buzan mind mapping book in a second hand bookshop in the early 1980s. I was sufficiently curious of the book's premises to test mind maps while I was a physics teacher in the UK. This article reviews the goal setting lessons I learned while mind mapping in ...
Views: 1210 - Planning for Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from John VanseTo be successful at achieving your self-improvement goals you need to plan for your success. You need to take steps to map out what you must do to achieve your success. Success does not happen by chance, well not for most of us anyway. Success happens because you believe it will happen and ...
Views: 1210 - 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: 1210(1 vote) - I want to create my own business/practice, but… I am so afraid! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboI did quit my job, -“I fired my boss” as I used to say- because I had a little voice inside telling me to do so. But, at the same time, I was so afraid. I could also hear another voice inside telling me all the horrible things that might happen. These two voices were creating an inner conflict ...
Views: 1209 - REVIEWING YOUR GOALS MADE EASY - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Rodney VenturaGoal Reviews are THE Single Most Important Step in the Goal Achievement Process and Should a Part of Everyones Routine Most people are certain to take time everyday to review their schedule or calendar but it is even more important to be sure that Goals are reviewed also. A lack of regular ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - What A Baby Can Teach You About The Most Important Success Principle - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Joanna LindenbaumHow many times have you set out to do something, and when it doesn’t work out after the 1st or 2nd attempt, you decide that you’re a failure, you’re not good at it, you’ll never learn how to do it, or it’s not for you? I often hear a story similar to this from women when I first meet ...
Views: 1208 - YOU CAN! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.You can’t achieve greatness focusing on your weakness. How often have we heard this statement made? How often have we even said it to ourselves only to be snared by our own failures? More important, how do we bypass the blockades that failure erects and which we unconsciously expect when success ...
Views: 1207 - 10 Ways to Turn Goal Setting into Goal Getting - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Liz Wright"Never tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon." unknown. Goal setting never seems much fun until you learn how to get really good at goal getting. What's the difference? Want to know how I traveled to 24 countries in 18 months, without having to book an ...
Views: 1206 - Cut Yourself Some Slack: The Science of Results Oriented Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vickie JimenezMost people have learned to be verbally self-abusive even in subtle ways. They start their morning with comments to themselves that would make children cry. Yet, every morning they look in the mirror and unconsciously say things to themselves such as, “Wow, you look like crap.” or “You have out ...
Views: 1206 - A Dream to Make Your Heart Sing - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Marcia WiederA dream is simply something that you want. Where dreams come from, are from inside of you. Some are based on need, such as your need to put your kids through a good school; or to make money, and some are based on desire, something that makes you happy. The most profound dreams are those that are ...
Views: 1205 - Aim and Your Essential Nature - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from David SamuelMuch has been said about the importance of having an aim to give direction to your life for you to progress with your work. If you do not have an aim, nothing in your life can progress. Your aim is the engine which drives the entire vehicle. It is not only having any aim, it is having a ...
Views: 1205 - Creating Your Ultimate Destiny - by What is the meaning of my life? What is the purpose of my existence? For what reason was I put here on this planet? From time to time, we¹ve all asked these questions of ourselves, and perhaps we¹ve asked them of our friends, loved ones, or spiritual advisors. And, of course, if you discuss ...
Views: 1205 - Is Your Business a Diamond in the Rough? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Loren FogelmanNo great thing is created suddenly, anymore than a bunch of grapes or a fig. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit. Epictetus It is easy to talk about your ideals and dreams for success, but something else entirely to begin taking the first step down that road. Beginning the process can be ...
Views: 1205 - Goal-Setting: What Does and Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Nicole NenningerGoal-setting can be a frustrating experience. Especially if you have a goal that's too big, that is not clearly defined, or that does not reflect what you truly want. Let's say you want success—Great!—but what does that entail? What does success mean to you? Where do you start? How do you ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - How can you reach your goals faster? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Craig CopelandIf you are a writer and you write one page a day, in 30 days you’ll have 30 pages. Duh! Yes, I’m being obvious, but there’s a point. Taking this very same logic to get even faster results, if you write 2 pages a day you’ll have doubled your output. To look at this in a different way, if you ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - Intelligent Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldNowadays we hear about the importance of goal setting to achieve our goals. However, goal setting needs to be intelligent goal setting. What I mean by intelligent goal setting is to make sure you do not become discouraged by your goal or goals. Too many people are overzealous with things ...
Views: 1204 - Personal Finance Decisions to Make Before you're 30 - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from James BurbankAlthough the thirties are the new twenties, there are certain decisions you need to take to make sure you and your future family are never going to lack funds. Twenties may be the years when most of us simply decide to party for a decade, but then again, some of us prefer to work hard so we ...
Views: 1204 - Revealed - 4 Exceptional Strategies to Achieve a Goal - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerwePerhaps you have wished that there were simpler strategies to accomplish your primary goal? Can it appear to be that tenacity and the traditional means of setting goals, breaking it into steps and utilizing motivators just simply really doesn't suffice anymore? Here are some unconventional ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Take care of yourself & your estate with a Last Will & Testament - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Jayne Welch, Esq.When you think about all you have accomplished in your life and all the things you hope to achieve, you might find things that need improving or that need preserving. After all, we all want to grow and develop as we go through life. But what about we die? What things can we take care of now ...
Views: 1204 - Turn Activity into Effectiveness (Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonThis is the second part in the series on how to achieve great results, by doing less of the unimportant things, so that you can free up time to focus on the important tasks that deliver the best results. This strategy is most certainly not about activity, it aims to help you to focus all your ...
Views: 1204 - Achieve Your Goals to Live Your Dream - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Cynthia HatcherOne of the sure ways to ensure success in life is to achieve your goals to live your dream. Measuring ones’ success comes from a personal perspective. Some people measure life success by their financial status. Some people measure life success by having a healthy, peaceful family. Some people ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Falling Back into Old Habits: 5 Tips to Aid in Making your New Year’s Resolutions Successful (Tip 2:Reflection) - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Krista RoeslerStarting out 2011, many of us would like this year to be different. We would like to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with our families, have better relationships, or whatever else might be important. In the beginning, our hopes and dreams are strong and might bring about short-lived ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Performance improvement in healthcare - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2016 from Ashis KumarParticipants will be able to use these methods to not only comply with the accreditation requirements but also to enhance the goal of "first do no harm." Examples from health care industry are covered along with guidance on which methods are much more productive and proactive at the same time ...
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