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- 3 Habits That Will Improve Your Focus - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Meiyoko TaylorUnless you aren’t human(I think most of us are), you encounter distractions from time to time that minimize your effectiveness in getting your work done. The internet is especially disruptive with email, messages, status updates, friend requests and more. Distractions also include your ...
Views: 1145 - Taking Inspired Action - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithDo you ever wonder why you achieve some of the goals you set, but not all of them? I did. And when I finally discovered the answer, I made a BIG change in the way I approached Goal Setting. I have a tendency to be a pretty analytical type of guy, and thus approach things in a linear, ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Your Past Does Not Have to Be Your Future ~ Reinvent Yourself In 2017! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt is with enormous enthusiasm that I write the first newsletter of 2017. I am excited about welcoming the start of a new year and standing with you in a place of unlimited possibilities and the promise of creating an off-the-charts year! There is no time like the present for us all to declare ...
Views: 1145 - Self Talk Shakedown - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiAs a man thinketh, so is he. Once you realize that your world arises from your thoughts and emotions, that your outer situations reflect your inner state, you start to see a much larger pattern working in your life. You start to understand how your financial, relationship and health situations ...
Views: 1144 - Stop Setting New Year's Resolutions. Do This Instead. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Geoff BladesAnyone who works out regularly dreads this time of year. On January 2nd, gyms around the world are going to be crowded 24/7 with people who made a New Year’s resolution to get a six-pack. Fortunately, they’ll all be gone in two weeks. It’s a statistical fact that over 90% of New Year’s ...
Views: 1144 - Why Setting the Wrong Goals Can Easily Prevent Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from Dave Smith"If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." You've likely heard this saying used to emphasize the importance of setting goals. Whether fitness-related, for your career, or focused on personal pursuits, setting concrete goals is key to success. Isn't that right? As ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - All Limitations Are Perceived Horizons - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2006 from David CameronNot so long ago, people thought the world was flat. They looked out into the horizon, and it appeared to them that the earth ended somewhere far out there, and at the end of the earth, one could possibly fall off the edge and die. Therefore, people did not dare to reach the horizon, for fear of ...
Views: 1143 - De-clutter your life and increase your confidence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Charlotte HowardMany people carry around with them a lot of “burden” or “scatter” in their minds. When I say this I mean that they still hold the things they say they should do but do not. Get rid of the could have and should haves that are holding you prison. These people carry around with them a lot of ...
Views: 1143(3 votes) - From Worry to Peace – A Spiritpreneur’s Journey - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mette MullerThere is one question that I get asked fairly often, and that is… so what does it FEEL like to have taken the jump AWAY from the 9-5 corporate world and into being your own boss and living the entrepreneurial lifestyle? I just LOVE this question, and today I’m going to tell you EXACTLY how ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - Hit Your Goals With Steady Progress - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anthony CarterWhen going after your goal set realistic expectations. This will protect you from unnecessary disappointments. So often we unintentionally sabotage ourselves because we set the bar so high. A goal should be believable and measurable. Break it Down As you map out your plan you should be ...
Views: 1142 - How to Achieve your Personal Goals (from Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Achieve your Personal Goals (from Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Motivation, Goalsetting, Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, ...
Views: 1142 - Three Phases In Obtaining Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Belinda DalyBeing confident in our own skin is important to our happiness. There are many causes for lack of confidence and low self-esteem, ranging from recurrent disapproval from adults in your formative years, being demeaned in front of others, and not to mention your own internal critic routinely ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - Annuities and Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom KoziolAnnuities and your retirement may sound like a mismatch but the truth is an annuity is the only product available that will pay a monthly check for life. No other investment vehicle can make this guarantee. Before I launch into an explanation on annuities I need to make a disclosure. I own an ...
Views: 1140 - Discover the Five Essential Tips for Making Your Goals a Reality - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Lori Snyder“There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it. -Napoleon Hill Everyone has goals; how one follows through with them determines the success or failure of any particular goal. Most ...
Views: 1140 - One thing you simply must do - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jaco Beukes“The Success Principles – 64 timeless principles to be successful” “10 steps to overachieving in business and live” “The 7 habits of highly effective people” No wonder people are confused by the personal development industry. There are so many articles, books, recipies, secret formulas ...
Views: 1140(2 votes) - Success Defines Us - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Mark TingSocrates believed that the inner excellence of a person created success. Everyone has their unique definition of what it means to become successful. Here’s a guide that can assist you realize your own definition. If you were to ask everyone you've met for his or her definition of success, ...
Views: 1140 - WILL POWER - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from sean sheldonWill power what the heck is that all about anyway? Seems to me we never have enough of it and can’t seem to find more of it. The power to will reality into your own reality is something I have worked on all my life. I have been successful at times and others not so successful. I do know that ...
Views: 1140 - New Year Resolutions--Model Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Pradeep GusainPeople usually make only ten New Year Resolutions! Neither 7 nor 8. Usually these Resolutions contain many common points cutting across age, sex, and nationality. So, what are these 10 top New Year resolutions or 10 best or most popular New Year resolutions? Based on various 10 great ...
Views: 1139 - 10 Proven Tips for Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Rhonda Rabow1. Make it a realistic goal. Planning to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week might not be exciting, but it is more likely to be successful than planning to lose 30 lbs in 3 weeks; and then gaining it all back. You need to break things down into small steps that you can manage. 2. Make sure the goal is ...
Views: 1137 - 5 Life Lessons I Learned While Job Hunting in New York - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Hannah FronczakMy favorite part about living in New York is that everyone here has a story about how they "made it". It's almost romantic. Looking for a job is here is hyper-competitive and most recommend finding your job here before you move. However, most companies won't take you seriously until you have ...
Views: 1136 - Dare To Dream - by Submitted on May 22, 2003 from Chris LloydThe rewards of life come to those who do, not to those who merely read, talk or day dream. Action is the key. Okay I want you to answer this question: "In December of last year did you achieve all you set out to achieve in January of the same year?" This is a 'yes or no' answer, so don't ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Quick Tips to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWe've All Been There, Done That Staying on task in order to get things done is an important part of growing your business. As the leader of your pack you must learn to overcome procrastination so that your team can follow in your footsteps and be highly productive on your behalf at all ...
Views: 1136 - Achieve Your Goals by Having SMARTER Goals - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Mazliza OthmanYou are probably familiar with the goal setting process taught at goal setting courses: SMART goal. The approach I’m going to write about is a little bit different. The process is called SMARTER goal. Why smarter? Because it’s smarter than SMART. Let’s look at what SMARTER stands for. S ...
Views: 1135 - Evaluate Your Performance This Year to Increase Next Year’s Success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiWilliam, the owner of a health care consulting business, emailed me last week in preparation for our upcoming call. Should we discuss his goals for next year, he wondered, or should we reflect first on the year that just passed? We can do both at the same time, I replied. Back in January, ...
Views: 1135 - Goal Setting And Catching The Little Ones - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Dr. Brett SaksWho’s your guide? Do you have an angel? We all have at least one, and its ourselves. That’s right, you are the single greatest influence in your life. The quality of your life is directly related to the quality of the choices you have made. It would be easy to wallow in the past and blame ...
Views: 1135 - It's All About That Next Choice - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackSometimes you know something needs to change, but maybe it’s something big and you’re not even sure where to start, let alone every step you will need to take. Maybe it seems too big and like if you aren’t able to do it “all” then it’s not worth doing anything. Maybe it seems impossible and ...
Views: 1134 - Unleash the power of visualization - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Andrew HortonHave you got any idea where your life or business will be one year or five years from now, or are you satisfied to leave that to chance? You are most certainly going to arrive somewhere, one year or five years from now. My question to you is “WHERE” is that going to be. You can continue to fly ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - What Should Financial Planning for My Business Look Like? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Tracey FieberFinancial planning should cover a number of different areas and should encompass all aspects of your business. Some of the topics that you should focus on while engaging in financial planning are: 1. Investigate the market and ensure your objectives are realistic. 2. Determine what you will ...
Views: 1134 - Forget ‘Visioning’ – Let’s Take Action: Three Steps to Moving Past Barriers and Overwhelm, Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Larry FreeborgPick up one of the popular self-help books written on the topic of achievement in the last 10 years and chances are you will find a thick section devoted to ‘visioning’. That’s the process of creating a visual picture of what you want to achieve. While knowing what you want to achieve is ...
Views: 1133 - How Can You Financially Reinvent Yourself? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsThe Way Most People Look Online Business Many people start an online business, or any small business that doesn't require a huge amount of start-up capitol, and then just. . . give up! What's worse, they blame the business model saying, "Oh, that thing doesn't work". What's really funny to ...
Views: 1133 - Lemonade! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Max RyanNewsflash: all the things that are not working in your life, are the things that are going to bring you to the most peace and the most joy and the most love possibly the most success. Now, this seems contradictory to what you may believe or definitely what you want to do. But, I want you to ...
Views: 1133 - Make Your Dreams A Reality By Setting A Better Goal - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Trainer DaveyIs it hard for you to accomplish your dreams? Have you been meaning to get healthy, increase your fitness level workout regularly? Perphaps you’ve been wanting to lose weight, but it seems like that goal is always out of reach? Let’s take a moment and figure out why you may be having trouble ...
Views: 1133 - Your Real Self Knows the Truth- Charging What You Are Worth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Darla LeDoux"Help me understand something. How I can BOTH feel guilty about charging for my services, but at the same time feel resentful because they are not paying enough?" This question came up in a recent session with a private client. This client, and many others I have talked to in the past two ...
Views: 1133(3 votes) - Keeping Your Goals On Track - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Annette ColbyRemember way back in January when you made those New Year’s resolutions? Time sure flies! Now that fall is quickly approaching, it’s a great opportunity to take one last long look at those beginning-of-the year goals and assess how you are doing. This is the perfect time to review and evaluate ...
Views: 1131 - Pick the Right Superhero and Your Business will Soar - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI was speaking with a client. She was excited to be co-presenting with a colleague. She said her colleague was very well connected because, she used to be a producer for a major network television show. My client went on to share wonderful things about her co-presenter, yet had little to ...
Views: 1131 - Goal Setting: A Quick Guide - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from Hussein TalebLet’s talk about goal setting; how you go about setting Purposeful goals, and making sure those goals actually get achieved. How do you make goals work not only for New Year’s time, but throughout the whole year? How do you make them actually changing your life, transforming your life for the ...
Views: 1128 - Self-Sabotage - 5 Sure Signs You're Ready to Quit - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahI have been driving a car that is clearly on borrowed time. There’s sand in the trunk. It’s not in a sand bag, providing weight for winter traction. It’s loose sand that came in through the rust holes in the fender. It’s amazing what you can get used to. Once I made the decision to replace my ...
Views: 1128 - Achieve Any Goal, Four Days at at Time - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jenny ShihSetting clearly defined goals is a great way to make big strides in life. Whether it’s a new year’s resolution or a mid-year tune-up, goals focus our attention and energy to help us achieve what we want in life. Sometimes people set goals that get them excited at first, then feel daunting a ...
Views: 1127(5 votes) - How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') - Part One - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') - Part One Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's blog with ...
Views: 1127 - Law of Attraction Tools to Create Your Reality - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Dawn GrantHere are law of attraction tools that will put the nuts and bolts together for your goal setting experience. Tapping into these will give you the know how to making changes. They are the third set of law of attraction tools. Be aware of them before beginning your goal setting plan. The ...
Views: 1127 - The First Step to Achieving Your Goals and Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Kim MyllsHave, do, and be everything you can imagine. How often and how many people in your life say, and more importantly, do this? They are probably writing down their goals, reading them every day and visualizing what their lives are going to be like when they achieve them. It’s this first step ...
Views: 1127 - The Magic of Thinking Small - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Kacy PaideCan you remember the last resolution you made, let alone kept? Personally, I can only recall one. I resolved to stop drinking soda when I was eleven years old. Now, I ate an average of one hot dog daily and wasn’t an exceptionally health conscious kid, so I’m not sure what exactly ...
Views: 1127 - Unresolved? Set Powerful Goals Instead - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Michelle MayIf you’re like most people, your New Year’s resolutions are now just a dim memory of good intentions shared over a glass of champagne. Don’t give up or feel guilty. There’s still time for a fresh start. First, forget resolutions and think goal setting instead Start by taking a bird’s eye view ...
Views: 1127 - “A” is for Action on Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWhen you hear the word “action” what comes to mind? Do you see someone running and moving fast or someone sitting down watching TV? Of course the person in motion is the person we see taking action. The same applies to taking action on your goals. You cannot sit around waiting for things to ...
Views: 1127 - ***Achieving Success Through Effective Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIt is important to have goals because they are good for your physical and mental health. You can have goals for all areas of your life. Here are a few ideas: Career, Learning, Clubs, Money,Community, Politics, Contribution, Professional, Emotional, Reading, Family, Relationships, Health, ...
Views: 1125(4 votes) - Marketing on the Internet - 5 Factors That Lead to Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMarketing on the internet offers the opportunity for many to avoid the heavy outlay of cash needed to start an offline 'brick and mortar' type of business. Another 'dramatic advantage that increases the chances for business success is the ability to market to a global audience. This is not to ...
Views: 1125 - No More Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Susie CortrightThis is the time of year when it is most difficult to stay on track with our goals. It is also the time of year when we're all in a rush to make new ones. It seems to me that we all have a certain ideal, a certain way of living, which gets completely blown each holiday season. We find it more ...
Views: 1125 - The Next 10 Years... - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Thad MangalinoIt was only a few weeks ago when I opened the envelope and discovered my new drivers licence sent by VicRoads, As I was walking to my front door I was admiring the new style licence with new intricate designs to prevent identity fraud. I looked at my drivers licence photo and started to ...
Views: 1125 - Better SAT/ACTs = Better College Scholarships & Aid - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerWith college application season approaching for High School Seniors, and Juniors about to put the “pedal to the medal” and ramp up their college efforts, one of the areas where both should step-up their efforts is preparation for standardized tests! If you are looking for college scholarships ...
Views: 1124 - Ditch The New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Julie JohnsonForget setting New Year Resolutions – a one off activity at the start of each year that often feels forced and hurried, and leaves you feeling guilty and inadequate when they’re inevitably broken or discarded a short while later. Why not resolve (make a firm decision) at another time of year, or ...
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