Do you know what your mission in life is?
Do you realise what your purpose in life is?
Do you have a vision for your life?
Some companies and organisations have a vision and mission statement. They do their best to get their staff to live by the vision or mission statement.
Your life ... Views: 937
The process of decision making can sometimes be an interesting topic to discuss. I am often asked “What is the best way to make decisions?” While there is no single, plain, and simple answer to so complex and wide a question, there are certain things that I have learnt about decision ... Views: 904
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you could not see any hope?
On the contrary, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you did not feel the need for hope, because everything was working out for you?
When I was a child, I read a proverb which said “This too shall ... Views: 890
An important life lesson that I learnt came from one of the golden rules in public speaking - focus on the connection, not the content. What this means is that the connection a speaker has with the audience is more important than the actual content of the speech.
Sometimes life can be like ... Views: 4705
Many experts in the field of personal development or motivation have told us to focus on the reasons why we should do whatever it takes to achieve a goal. A common statement that I have heard many a times over the years of studying personal development is “What is your ‘why’ for achieving a ... Views: 882
I volunteer at a Mental Illness Drop in Centre in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Next to the drop in centre, there is a Men's Shed, where men who are mostly retired come together to do wood work and metal work. It is also a place where these men meet and bond.
I sometimes ... Views: 1011
What is personal power?
Your personal power is based on your thoughts, your feelings, your experiences, and your knowledge.
We all have personal power within us. The level of this personal power varies from individual to individual. The way that this personal power is used also varies from ... Views: 3651
When was the last time that someone asked you for motivation? Alternatively, when was the last time that you asked someone else to provide you with motivation? My point is this, it is part of human behaviour to appreciate being motivated! We all have received motivation, and we all have ... Views: 1183
Have you ever wondered “What do I need, if I am to achieve something that I really want?" Well, there are, and there will be various factors that determine whether you achieve what you are striving for. Here are 5 keys that can be at your disposal when you are striving for an achievement:
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Recently I was asked by a Life Coach about what I taught my clients regarding purposeful behaviour. Now, some people will tell you that behaviour is driven by your values! My question is, what are your values driven by? Please think about that for a moment! I advised him that my belief is that ... Views: 1505
What is self love?
Self love is the process of acknowledging, validating, honouring, and respecting yourself!
So, why is self love important? The importance of self love can be traced back to the effects of nurturing yourself. When you nurture and support yourself, you are in a far better ... Views: 1084
You may have heard that a person’s attitude is very important when it comes to facing challenging situations, which life sometimes (or often) throws at us. A question that I propose to you is this; does your attitude define you, or do you define your attitude? Please have a think about that ... Views: 1637
Grief is a part of human life, we all experience it during our time on earth. We generally tend to experience grief during a time of loss. Grief can consume us to an extend that getting through the day can be very challenging!
Although there might not be any getting away from grief itself, ... Views: 1141
As we start another year, people everywhere are looking for certain things in 2012. Well, whatever you are looking for, you will need to be well prepared for the opportunities, challenges, and rewards in 2012
So, here are my 7 Steps To Creating A More Rewarding 2012.
1. Know where you ... Views: 1174
You must have faced obstacles in your life time. I can safely say that every single human being on the face of this planet would have faced obstacles in their lives, and will face obstacles in the future.
Sometimes we tend to exaggerate what an obstacle is, and we may get disempowered in the ... Views: 2930
On my Personal Development radio segment, I revealed my 7 Steps to living with Purpose & Passion. So here they are:
1. Make a gratitude list daily – you must have something to be thankful for! Make a very comprehensive list of what you are grateful for, every single day. Then read this ... Views: 1601
People around us will intentionally or unintentionally pick up things from us (from our behaviour, our words, our expressions, our connections with other people). Children are a prime example of this. They are very quick to pick something up from adults around them. I believe that it is ... Views: 824
June 2011 saw the successful launch of my very first book, WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE – simple insights for your inspiration & empowerment (www.WelcomeToYourLifeBook.com).
Throughout the whole process (from writing the manuscript, to releasing the book), I learnt many valuable life lessons, which I ... Views: 1023
Do you remember when you were a kid, and you were encouraged by someone to do something that you liked? What did the encouragement do for you? Chances are, you were given a boost of belief in yourself.
The Power of Encouragement has an amazing effect on children and adults alike. We all ... Views: 1654
When I started writing my book, the best advice that I received from some of the best personal development experts in the world was - ‘Make it simple’.
Simple is a term that some people tend to associate with things that are plain or mundane. I believe that things that are simple can be ... Views: 798
In the past, people have asked me how to deal with ‘sweating over small stuff’. After talking to them, I decided to share what with you, the insights that I shared with them.
You see, in this day and age, it is so easy to get carried away by the little things that seem to bother us so much - ... Views: 819
During my last radio segment on Personal Development, I discussed the importance of self image with the listeners. Why did I choose to discuss self image? I believe that it is one of the most important factors when it comes to determining the quality of your life.
Self image is different to ... Views: 940
In the years of coaching and mentoring people, I have noticed that some people want to achieve their goals, yet they do not want to walk on the path to achievement. Yes, there is a path to achievement, and there are no detours from this path!
The real winners in life are the ones who embrace ... Views: 1529
I came to realise the numerous benefits of exercise at a very early age. So, I have made a commitment to myself that I will run every morning, from Monday to Friday. There is a football oval near my house where I go to, for a run in the mornings.
During winter time, it is quite dark when I ... Views: 1281
On a particular Wednesday morning, I was waiting for a tram, after consulting with a client. A lady walked up to the tram stop, while pushing a walking aide. As soon as we looked at each other, we smiled. In a recent edition of my newsletter - Ideal Insights (www.impetussuccess.com.au), I spoke ... Views: 1393
I regularly train at a local boxing gym in a northern suburb of Melbourne and recently I was fortunate enough to meet an amazing man, Adrian Charter. Now, Adrian comes to the boxing gym to train, just like me. The difference is, I am 31 years old, and Adrian is 72!
I watched Adrian as he was ... Views: 1322
It had been raining Friday night and I woke up early on Saturday morning, hoping for more rain so I could wash my car. You see, I live in Melbourne, Victoria, a State in south eastern Australia where we have severe restrictions on water usage, so, I only wash my car when it is raining. I had a ... Views: 1425