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- Overcoming Low Self Esteem - 6 Practical Tips - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Prasant MangalampalliWhy is overcoming low self esteem important? Well, we all suffer from low self esteem at one time or another, in one area of our life or another. The problem is that some people suffer from low self esteem all the time, and to the point where it begins to affect everything they do, robbing them ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Quick Motivation: How To Get It So You'll Want To DO Something To Finish Any Goal! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Charles M.Why are some people so driven and seem to accomplish every goal they set, and others just get through life day by day without any enthusiasm and direction? Could it be they have a different psychology than you or I? The short answer is "yes." Does that mean all hope is loss for us "unfortunate" ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - "YES" you can - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowThere are no doubt days when you contemplate your ability to continue your travels on your lighter living journey and being healthier on your travels. Some days seem laden with pot holes, sabotaging circumstances and conditions that just seem to be out to get you. You do not have to succumb to ...
Views: 1135 - The “Remote Control” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultPeople always complain that finding success is hard work and they don’t have time. I often ask these people what they do at night that makes them so busy. I’m sure you can come up with a list full of excuses right now. And I’m always surprised to see that there’s really nothing that holds them ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Are You Following the Winds of Fortune? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Carole HodgesLast Sunday I stood on a bluff in Santa Monica overlooking the ocean. A dozen sailboats spread across the horizon, enjoying a beautiful Southern California day. Although it’s been years since I sailed, it’s something you don’t forget. Each sailing trip is unique. One time I floated along, ...
Views: 1307 - Winners give up wasting time. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOAre you one of the many that get “paralysis by analysis”? Do you spend considerably more time sitting around planning rather than doing? Do you delay progress while over-thinking a problem or, worse yet, imagining every conceivable negative contingency? I believe that many like the “idea” of ...
Views: 1693(6 votes) - It’s Time to Share YOUR Story - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Rochelle Togo-FigaI’m leading a teleseries to an amazing group of entrepreneurs and coaches who are learning how to powerfully speak to groups. One of the topics that have made the biggest impact is teaching them how to share their personal story with the audience. And, as I thought about this topic, I ...
Views: 1063 - Yes, You Can Manifest What You Really Want! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Rochelle Togo-FigaAs I think about the incredible workshop I just led, I realize that I manifested this! I had wanted to lead my very own workshop for several years. I wrote a vision of what the workshop would look like and read it daily. When I walked on stage on the first day at the beautiful hotel where the ...
Views: 1239(5 votes) - Motivation Keys - 7 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Anthony CarterMotivation is a force that you can summon at will if you use a few important keys. Here are seven ways to motivate yourself to hit your goals. 1- Keep Your Focus- Focus on what you want and not on what you don't want. It is easy to get distracted by challenges and circumstances that you are ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Never Allow Obstacles To Threaten Your Big Dream! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOftentimes, they can feel utterly overwhelming—those obstacles that come between you and and your big dream. By taking a better view and trying to understand precisely what they are, you could now learn how to maneuver through, above and around the usual obstacles we will discuss below. The ...
Views: 1422 - What Makes You Really Happy? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think!" - Dale Carnegie Do you know what makes you happy? If so, what's currently driving you towards happiness? So do you know what would make you really happy? Do you think you are ...
Views: 1217(4 votes) - My Journey to Become Student Body President & Why It Applies To You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneThe majority of personal successes in life are usually accomplished after the individual determines to not give up when they experience a failure. This reality should suggest that dreams and goals are absolutely possible, but most often aren’t achieved because we quit during the ascent up the ...
Views: 1438 - Mistakes Are Good For You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Paul HiggsNothing you do in life will teach you faster than making mistakes. So in many ways it is better if you do make mistakes than get it right first time. Now I know that making mistakes is frustrating and takes up a lot of time. The trick is not to repeat the same mistake twice. Well twice is ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1711 - Are You Mentally Tough? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Rand Golletz"Mental toughness is essential to success." -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 ...
Views: 1277 - Getting Clear on Your Fear - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn AngierGetting Clear on Your Fear Do you know when fear is holding you back? I don’t. At least not always. When I realize I’m fearful, I find it reasonably easy to face. I can experience it and determine whether it’s something I need to pay attention to or move through it. But when I DON’T ...
Views: 1083 - A Restroom fit for Company - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowChances are that one of the final destinations on your cleaning schedule could potentially point to the guest bathroom. Typically this room is out of sight for the most part and when it’s out of sight it generally then refers to out of mind. Let’s shed some light on this particular room in your ...
Views: 1185 - How to Reduce Stress & Keep Balance in Your Life by Warding Off the Things You Hate to Do - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Bernie Kastner* Are you stressed out right now about doing something you hate to do? * Does your life feel off balance? * Are you using procrastination as a defense mechanism? A former professor of mine told me that if you have something unpleasant to do, don't put it off – it will only get worse. ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - War or peace? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Deepak DixitArmy is meant for war. It is designed for that purpose. It is a very costly affair because here you don’t want to compromise on any account. You want the best people working with best resources and maintain their best position in worst conditions and motivated to commit the highest sacrifice in ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - 7 Simple Steps to Turn Your Resolutions Into Reality - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Stephanie TreasureIts that time again. A new year has begun filled with new possibilities if we set our intentions and work towards making it happen. Here are some simple tips to help you turn your resolutions into reality and have your best year ever! 1) Put them on paper - Yes! Every goal-setting or ...
Views: 1119(5 votes) - Be All That You Can Be - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI was reading something yesterday which reminded me just how many people purchase goods, be they books or audio courses, designed to assist in self development or success systems. This is a huge business; millions of people buy these types of products, which is indicative that there is a clear ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - Are you the best motivational speaker? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Jef MenguinHave you dated someone who knows only one topic. Nothing but himself? A fellow trainer said that Anthony Robbins is so full of himself. That is my friend’s opinion. Tonny Robbins is a motivational speaker not because he is a very good public speaker. He is a motivational speaker because he ...
Views: 3270(3 votes) - Are You Living Your Dreams or Your Night Mares? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonBoth dreams and nightmares tend to be intense in terms of their visual, auditory and emotional impact. Nightmares however tend to have the most impact. They feel in every way extremely real, and you tend to awaken from a nightmare with a real jolt, sometimes aware of your own screams or ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - Management and Leadership: A Continuum of Teach and Release - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joan CurtisFor years I’ve studied management and leadership theories. Everyone says basically the same thing. Managers manage and leaders lead. Everyone wants to do the same thing— lead and not manage. In thinking about this conundrum while talking with an executive client, it occurred to me ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Thinking About Education In Recession - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Yossarian SmytheEducation has been treated as one of the constant goods in this world. A trip down Hollywood memory lane of many youth-oriented movies and series has shown more than a dozen lost teenagers finally finding a better future for themselves by deciding to go through with college or any of its ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - A Startling Fact About The Middle Class - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultHere’s the truth, if you were brought up in a middle class family then the odds of you actually finding real success in your life are not good! Why you ask? Because these people are raised in a “comfort zone” environment. Before I really get into this article I just want to say that I was ...
Views: 1002(3 votes) - Help Yourself with the Skills of Others - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Lynda-Ross VegaRemember how Tom Sawyer convinced all those other kids to paint the fence he was supposed to paint? He made wise use of other people’s skills. One of the secrets to success in life is making use of the fact that others can contribute to your success with their diverse interests, skills and ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Time Versus Money – What Sells? What Empowers a Culture? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,People have debated the issue of time versus money for centuries. Which one makes people happier? Knowing the answer as it relates to your employees and customers could make and save you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Of course happier employees make for happier customers. Happier ...
Views: 1484(4 votes) - GIVE YOUR BEST SERVICES FIRST…. - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitNature is a perfect balance. (There are no manipulations or hidden interests.) To go along smoothly with this perfect scheme, all we have to do is, ‘honor some basic laws’. One such law is- “Give your best services first….’. We all work .Even millionaires and celebrities do work. Work ...
Views: 1389(11 votes) - Value Boosting – Putting the Fun in Funding! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Christine ComafordOkay, here’s where we talk about Value Boosting! All too often banks, potential investors, and creditors will determine a company’s value based on financial statements. This is a mistake. Financials don’t come close to telling the true story. Sure, they present the tangible value. But what about ...
Views: 763(2 votes) - STEPS TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara HofmeisterAt some stages of our life we have all made mistakes, we have taken the wrong decision and failed. In itself this is a great opportunity to learn but usually we feel worthless in those dark moments. We feel we are not good enough; that we are losers; that we will never make it. I often hear ...
Views: 1593(4 votes) - Hitting Some Out of the Park: The Excitement of Personal Home Runs - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dawn AngierHitting Some Out of the Park: The Excitement of Personal Home Runs I'm not a big baseball fan. I enjoyed playing when I was younger, but I’ve just not gotten caught up in watching nine innings of the game. Perhaps it’s because the home runs are so few and far between. Watching ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - Plugging Away For Our Dream Fulfillment - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Michael DennisIf we put in the sacred labor, there comes a time when we really begin to get in the flow when it comes to manifesting our dreams. This is when things begin to really get exciting. For many of us, getting to this point can take a long time. I know all about that from experience. It's easy ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - Manifesting – One Day at a Time - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Carole HodgesIn The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk, a teenager of 14, lies in her bed at night, as bees come through her walls. Bees swarm all around her as she lays motionless so as to avoid being stung. Yet when she calls someone else to witness the bees – nothing is there. Have you ever laid in bed, ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - The Ugly Truth About Your Ego and Your Road to Success - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultThe size of your ego will determine if you are ready to find success in your life. I know this sounds funny and I know what you are thinking but just hear me out. And it’s probably not what you are expecting to read... People who have big egos don’t like to make mistakes because this makes ...
Views: 6311(3 votes) - COMPETETION WITH SELF - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitThink of competition and the mind goes to – • Beating others • Out performing others • Scoring better than all others • Getting results faster and better than others The mere thought gives you the feeling of painful efforts and fighting with unknown enemies. Competition is also a ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - Master Plan - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak Dixit“Plan for the worst and Hope for the best” You must have probably heard this quote. Unfortunately many people go just opposite. They make plan where they consider all situations and factors in their favor. Being optimistic is very good but not while you are planning. Making a workable plan ...
Views: 1584(4 votes) - Feeling Positive for best results - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitCOMPLEMENTARY VALUES Darkness & light are not two different things but two complementary values of same property. Existence of one ensures the absence of other. Absence of light is called darkness. When we say ‘there is light’, it automatically means ‘it is not dark’ and similarly when we say ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - How to Follow a Path with Heart For Greater Life Success - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Lynda-Ross VegaThe world is full of “successful” people who don’t enjoy their work, find no joy in their daily activities and wander from one diversion to another with no true direction or chance at experiencing life success. In our work with clients, we most often see this situation with people who have ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - What are you bringing to the party? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Robert VibertA thought for today… what are you bringing to the party called life? I’m talking about conscious bringing, not just what you have inherited in any manner. That means that if you are inherently intelligent thanks to your parents, what do you do with that intelligence? Do you put it to good use ...
Views: 1264(3 votes) - Smart Women Trim the Layers of Their Lives - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffYesterday, we had tree-trimmers here at our house to clean up the trees that were overgrown and also to make room for new growth in the future. We live in a house that is very light and bright, however I was surprised this morning when I discovered how much more light and clarity of vision we ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - Fight for Success-Series 2--Kill the Monster while it's small - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Chris SuttonKill the Monster While It's Small This is a very successful technique in interrupting your pattern. Killing a monster while he's small refers to jumping all over a challenge immediately, before it grows into something that you can't control. Imagine a little T-rex about the size of your ...
Views: 2784(2 votes) - Au Revoir, Adios - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWe are all fully conscious to the truth that losing weight and keeping weight from returning takes constant effort. Being alert to the tactics that promote the pounds from pouncing back on your fabulous shrine entails diligence and requires you to be wide awake as you tackle each day upon its ...
Views: 1259(3 votes) - Cultivating Self Trust - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from M.J. RyanSelf trust is a virtue, like patience, that has been all but lost in the externally focused society that has increasingly evolved over the past fifty years or so. It is the capacity to know ourselves deeply and to rely on ourselves confidently as the source of our decisions. It is a combination ...
Views: 1910(3 votes) - Developing our creative side - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan TijmesMost 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 ...
Views: 1287(3 votes) - The Amazing Secret That’ll Help You Achieve Anything You Want in Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWell the winter Olympics are just around the corner. What an exciting time! I enjoy watching the Olympics because I like watching these athletes compete for the most coveted prize of all, the gold medal! This is the award that these athletes work so hard to attain, and I can tell you that ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Making your 2010 Goals Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Harlan GoergerOvercoming the Avoidance Motivators In the last article, the reason most goals do not work was uncovered. (Why We Can't Change) This article will give you specific steps to overcome those barriers and accomplish more in 2010! Interested? Read on… People motivation is complicated and ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Kick-Start Your Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Carole HodgesProcrastination and wasting time are common ailments. Even if you lose only a few hours a week to them, it can be annoying. Why? Because you may realize that you didn’t really ENJOY the wasted time. If you had actually planned to take that time off, you might have done something much more ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - Make A Difference This Holiday : 7 Steps To Conscious Celebration - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Carole HodgesDoes the holiday give you a special glow? Or are you gritting your teeth at the repetitive Christmas carols? What if you could take all those feelings and use them to discover your inner wisdom? Holidays interrupt our normal routines. We have parties and extra activities. How you’ll ...
Views: 1321(3 votes) - 7 Keys to Attracting Health, Wealth and Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Carole HodgesRemember a time when you felt like you were “in the flow?” Imagine breathing easily as everything lines up effortlessly. Opportunities show up. You are supported in being your best. You feel good, you look good. You like the people around you. You enjoy this moment and you look forward to the ...
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