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- 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: 1173(2 votes) - New Years Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Liz CassidyHave you ever set a goal, or had one set for you, and you really believed deep down that you couldn't do it? What happened? You were right weren't you? Conversely have you ever had a goal where you knew for sure that this was a piece of cake? Yes, and you were right again, weren't you? Each News ...
Views: 3444(2 votes) - Next Level Goal Setting - What it is, and why you want it! - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Alan Currens"Time Mapping goes inside the goal setter, to where the many gears and fascinating inner workings are all busy moving and engaging with one another. It makes sense of the chaos and slows down the panic long enough to put together a clear picture of what really matters." From the Time Mapping ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Nine Ways to Put ACTION in Your Action Plan - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredNine Ways to Put ACTION in Your Action Plan Inspired and Written in the Midst and Aftermath of Hurricane Wilma by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR (Ret.) By now, I am sure just about everyone knows about Hurricane Wilma, which ripped through South Florida on October 24, 2005. Over 6 million ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - No Excuses - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniYou know how you want more time and money? And what about slimming down or handling that bum knee of yours? You said you wanted to spend more quality time with those you care about, too. To all of you who want to change something very important in your life, stop making excuses. I know life ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - No More Excuses! Positive Changes Resources You Can Find Online - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceMost of us want to change our lives, but we find it hard to get started. Too often we have more excuses than motivation. The good news is that you can most of the resources and tools you will need to stay focused on your goals right on the Internet, thanks to your computer and/or smartphone. ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - On the Horizon - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhile it's great to spend most of our time in the present moment and truly be mindful of what's happening right now, it's also fun to have something to look forward to - something on the horizon that we are excited about - something we can think about and dream about and make plans to realize. ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - One Goal at a Time - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Jeff GainesA great analogy that helps to understand self-discipline is that it is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. You must push your limits in order to make it stronger. Just like with working out, if you lift weights that are too light, you won’t make any progress. At the ...
Views: 3660(1 vote) - OPTIMISM: May you be blessed with an optimism that leads on to getting what you want. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUP YOUR OPTIMISM QUOTIENT B: Benefit from being an optimist. Benefits and blessings are yours when you see the benefits and blessings that flow from a particular situation. Better outcomes are yours when you choose to look for all the benefits and blessings in each situation. L: Look on the ...
Views: 1702(2 votes) - Organize: LESS IS MORE The Ten Commandments - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonI. The Ten Commandments: The Simple Way to Organize Your Household A. The First Commandment You must not have other plans or possible distractions. Q. What does this mean? A. We must clean out, sort, make piles, organize junk and trust yourself ~otherwise hire a Professional. ...
Views: 5206(4 votes) - Overwhelmed by New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerI’m not a total Scrooge, but I am so glad the holidays are behind us. I love all the planning and preparing, all the trips to the mall, all the gathering with friends for wine and holiday food…but when December 31st comes rolling around, I’m ready for it all to be over and ready for my many New ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Peace for Profits - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniLingering thoughts about revenue can evoke stress even in those who are financially sound. It’s natural to set targets for bigger revenue generation. But when you contemplate the possibility of not making the goal, all chaos breaks lose in your mind. It’s even worse when your bank account is ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Personal and business prowess just got better with lists. Key lists that work the magic - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImprove your personal and business life with the right lists - 9 ways CONNECT WITH POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES 1. 10 IMPROVEMENTS. Make a list of at least ten improvements you could make. Consider health and fitness, career, home, business, family, hobbies, education and training. Come up with ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Personal Goal Setting - Get what you want - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2014 from Rana Kordahi -Limitlessminds Training and CoachingFind Direction - Live Your Life Your Way We’ve all heard this phrase, “Set your goals” or “you need to write your goals down and you will succeed." And some of you may think, 1. I have no idea how to do this. 2. This all sounds too airy fairy for me. Like should I write my goals down? ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - Personal Success and the Importance of Perseverance - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Willie HortonPerhaps this is an unusual introduction to an article on personal development or self improvement but, I would like to start by quoting 50 Cent – yeah, the rapper 50 Cent – who said “Most people can’t handle boredom. That means they can’t stay on one thing until they get good at it. And they ...
Views: 6398(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "What Steps Have You Taken Today Towards Your Reinvention!?" - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Peter FogelI don't know how to say this any clearer: But most people are lazy. (Not you, of course, I am talking about other people who are reading this article.) And being lazy is part of human nature. A body at rest; stays at rest… a body in motion yada, yada, yada… Anyway, the reason I am asking ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Peter Fogel’s “10 Ways to Kick The Procrastination Butt Habit!” - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Peter FogelIf you are thinking of changing careers or reinventing yourself at your present job, (and you don’t think you’re up to the task), well here’s a survey you should know about. According to the University of Chicago study done on achieving goals — it was shown that those who relish challenge are ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - Plan, Action and Achieve - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhen the objectives we set are large or complex, we often need a plan of some sort to ensure we reach them. However, planning is just half of the story: you also need to take action. Before implementation of any plan, it's useful to check where you are both physically and mentally. Achieving our ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Procrastination: What Are You Avoiding? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Linda PucciProcrastination is one of the most prevalent forms of self sabotage, and it can be devastating to your relationships, your career and your peace of mind. Procrastination is the habit of putting tasks off to a later time. It isn't just rescheduling tasks; it is a pattern of behavior that ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Productivity and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparDid you know that the answer to your productivity depends on the first 15 minutes of your day? Physically we know having breakfast in the morning is important to getting the right fuel to sustain our energy and metabolism throughout the day. What we may not realize is that fueling our brain ...
Views: 3487(1 vote) - Project Management in the Fast Lane: The 3 Day Sprint - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jerome PeckWhen it comes to project management, especially with a small team, producing results that pack a punch in a short period of time is non-negotiable. The stakes and stress levels are higher, and team morale plays a vital role in crossing the finish line. In our world, there is no difference ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Pushing for Profits with a Capital P - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI admit it. I’ve had plenty of freak out moments about money during my fifteen year adventure as a coach. It doesn’t matter that I teach and breathe the ins and outs about the Law of Attraction, I still get ticked off when I can’t produce the results I need and want. The real kicker is when ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Questions to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEverybody wants to know how they can get on track. They want alignment with their business, health, money and relationship goals. I've heard more than once, "Is there a magic pill I can take to get instant results?" There is a way to turn things around fast, although most folks believe it has to ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Radical Change for Profit - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen my mentor and mastermind group told me they were confused about my brand, I became confused. What? I’m the Law of Attraction coach. Hello, people. Can you hear me?! Isn’t it obvious what I offer? Apparently, they heard me fine - I was putting out mixed messages. I offered many solutions ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Rampant Overwhelm - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve been writing about it for years. I coach clients on this topic every week. I watch colleagues fizzle under its pressure. Business owners are run by it. Everyone reacts to it ungracefully. It’s running rampant in the world. It’s called overwhelm. Overwhelm is a perspective, not a ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Reach Your Dream in 2011! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Liz CopelandHow do you feel about 2011 so far? Has it met with your expectations? Is it working out the way you had hoped? Are you feeling safe and secure about the future or does it feel like a rocky road? Maybe you are dealing with a lot of unknowns and you feel you just aren’t in a secure place. Or ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - REAP WHAT YOU SOW: Three Steps To Help You Cultivate Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggDeveloping success in life is similar to growing a garden. To have a bountiful successful garden, we must fertilize, water and continually pull weeds. To be a success in life, we also need to cultivate our personal development, build strong relationships, and continually remove barriers. As ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Relationship Goals - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanGoals often fall into one of two camps – they focus on doing something or they focus on changing feelings. We might not exactly recognize it as such and often times we don’t word the goals in a productive manner. This prevents us from changing the parts we have control over and not wasting ...
Views: 2960(1 vote) - Relationship Goals: Do people find more peace and joy in your presence than they do in your absence? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from L. Andrew MorganThe greatest gift you can give another human being is not your love, but rather your acceptance of them as they are. If you tell someone you love them, but you consistently show them that you do not accept them, as they are, then your love becomes a burden to you both. Love without ...
Views: 2320(1 vote) - Release what is going wrong in your vision planning - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man [woman] does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right mind." - Seneca Many people understand the importance of having a plan or setting goals, but what do they do with that information? Or what is they are not doing ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Resources for Profits & Ease Right Under Your Nose - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you work from home or in an office, it's easy to settle in with your surroundings and create patterns that don't let you stretch into new territory. However, there are highly valuable resources under your nose that you are not tapping into for increased profits, ease and thrill ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - 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: 1160(1 vote) - Roads taken…. Or not - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Carmen GuerraGrowing up I changed my mind several times what I wanted to be when I grow up. I am sure everyone might have gone through this. As far back as I can remember I always wanted to work outside the home. While some other little girls may dream of being a mother and a wife having children and stay ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Saying No is Not for Wimps - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOnce I say yes, I don’t like to say no. If I make a decision, I like to stick with it. If I make a commitment to you, I’m going to keep it. If you’re my client, I want to give you all the support you need. But what if I change my mind? The act of saying no, can be one of the most ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Scared Successful - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Arlen CardI am addressing you, personally, in this article, as if we were face to face, and you were my only reader. There is a powerful method for achieving goals that no one is talking about because it is so new, and because it is so very different from what has gone before. I will share that with you ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Schedule Time Every Day To Carry Out Your Goal Specific Priorities - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe are nearing the middle of the year. How are you doing with the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year? Remember what Anthony Robbins said, “We often overestimate what we can achieve in a year and significantly underestimate all we can achieve in a decade”. If you are not ...
Views: 2235(1 vote) - Self Help Tips – How To Prepare Yourself For The New Year - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaLet me talk about self help tips today. Every year, around the month of December, you will have people doing their yearly throwbacks and roundups of how the year went for them. Some will have regrets while others will be proud of their achievements. Whatever the case may be, most will have new ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - SELF-EFFICACY AND NAVY SEALS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Rick LaneRecently, Kara (my wife) surprised me by having a copy of Howard Wasdin’s new book “Seal Team Six’ sent to me from Amazon. I put the book on my “wish list” at Amazon right after the successful Bin Laden operation and Kara was “sweet” enough to have it sent to me. Howard Wasdin (a former Navy ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - Set It, Plan It, Do It - Setting and Accomplishing Goals - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from S. Ali MyersGoal setting is one of the more important things that most people do not do. Effective goal-setting or lack there of, is the difference between doing and not doing. Simple as that. If you do not set goals for yourself, more than likely, you will run in place for most of your life. Goal setting ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Set Measurable Goals That Change Your Life in Thirteen Minutes Flat - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownDo you avoid making New Year's Resolutions? Do your shoulders tense up when you think about all you "should" have done so far this year? Do you feel like goal setting is such a huge task that will take you forever? If so, you're not alone. That's why I'd like to suggest that we all take a much ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - Set Only Positive Goals and Achieving them will be a Cinch - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhen police agents are trained to recognise counterfeit money, they are trained to focus on knowing all the characteristics of the legal currency. They are trained using real money and work with only the legal tender, until they know every counterfeiting measure printed on or in the money. They ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Set Your Goals! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Rich KirkhamSET YOUR GOALS Today is the day to start setting YOUR goals. I’ve been setting and achieving goals my entire life and here are some of the best tips I can suggest to help you be successful. #1. WRITE THEM DOWN. The most powerful tool that you can have for goal achievement it is this: A ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - 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: 1162(1 vote) - Setting yourself free from the enemy of progress: Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tele OpakunleProcrastination is hiding in the shadow of the future when you should deal with “now”. It is all about delay tactics, which turn seven days journey into seven years. Procrastination thwarts growth and hinders progress. It is a canker worm that thrives on excuses at all times and in every ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Six Characteristics of People Who Set and Achieve Goals - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ronali dela Cruz(1.) They take time to determine what they truly want and how to get it. Any sensible and mature person has his own idea of what he wants most out of life. People who set goals hold mental pictures of what they would like to materialize before their very eyes. For example, an obese or ...
Views: 5689(1 vote) - Six Figures on 24 Hours a Week - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was recently asked by an entrepreneur in the Mastermind group I coach, "How do you work 24 hours a week and be successful?" I thought that was a great question and one that requires honesty. When I originally claimed a 3-day workweek for myself, I didn't have kids. I scheduled all my ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - Slice the Turkey to melt away the Fears - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianYou have a Vision. You want to live your dream, to pursue it, but the possibility of ever achieving it looks so distant from where you stand. Big endeavors require big effort... are you ready to tackle this one? We often come up with a grand idea. We get excited about it and we start dreaming ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - So You Want a Quantum Leap in Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI've always been curious about what causes a person, hopelessly stuck in a rut in any facet of their life, to suddenly break free. • How do you lose weight after trying every diet and exercise program and nothing works? • How do you finally nail a financial target after being at the same ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Sometimes We Run…Part 2: A smart strategy to achieve your goals! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard LiottaIn Sometimes We Run... Part 1 (see article here: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/sometimes_we_run_your_relationship_with_your_goals_part_1 ) two of the primary ways that we run in relationship to our goals were addressed, running away from and running towards our goals. There are several ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Spiritual Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonAre you ready to sit down and lay out your goals... be they for the New Year, for a project or just to get a fresh start on your life? I'd like to share my thoughts and experiences about goal setting that might provide you with some new perspectives on this important ritual. I have a ...
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