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- Why "Staying Focused" is Easier Said Than Done - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Steve LevinsonWhat you pay attention to can make a huge difference in your life. It can affect how you feel, what you think, and what you can accomplish. In a very real sense, you are what you pay attention to. A colleague shared with me a great story about the value of controlling attention. An old ...
Views: 5200(2 votes) - Why and How self-hypnosis can Help us Achieve Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Kemila ZsangeAre you an avid goal setter? What do they do? You set long-term and short-term goals, and you go about to do things and make the goals happen, right? Right. Now that life is so simple. What’s left for us to do? More goals? Or nothing else to do? How about we practice meditation? Now go ahead ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Why is it harder for smart people to understand what they want? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporDIFFERENCE BETWEEN PURPOSE AND DESIRE The level of intelligence determines not only the radius of your horizons and the size of your sphere of interest, but also the scale of your goals. The more stupid a person is, the simpler his perception of the world and the easier it is for him to solve ...
Views: 621(1 vote) - Why is total self-control dangerous? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporConstant self-control destroys our psyche, depriving us of our will WHEN THE WORLD HAS CHANGED When a person had nothing but a spear and dry tinder in a bag on his belt, he was freer. For thousands, tens of thousands of years, we had one concern: hitting the target with a spear. We easily ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - Why setting New Year Resolutions is a Really Bad Idea - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Daisa CatalinaThe year 2012 in almost ending, as the holiday season knocks on our door. It’s time to be around the family and enjoy some quality time together. But it’s also a great time to review the main events of the passing year and think about what’s coming up for 2013. Out with the Old and in with ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Why You can't Save Money? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Nil CelenDo you want to save money? Do you know how to do it? If yes, that is great but it won't work unless you can answer these four questions; 1. Do you notice new opportunities about how to save money? 2. Why do you save money? 3. For whom you save money for? 4. Can you make your decisions ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - Why You Must Set Goals: The Ten Biggest Benefits of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Jill KoenigAre you a student of success? I'm guessing since you are reading this, you probably are. I have been a student of success for as long as I can remember. For decades I have asked the question, "What makes one person succeed and another person struggle?" Even in my childhood I was a virtual ...
Views: 2473(1 vote) - Why You Should Choose Counseling Course as Your Career - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Jaclyn TengToday’s hectic schedule originates numerous health problems and this count is increased over the globe. For those people, counseling has become an important remedy. To move ahead with the pace of technology there are numerous counseling courses provided by different colleges over the globe. But ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - With Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Larry CraneIf we only did one thing, perhaps the greatest thing we can share with ourselves and others is GRATITUDE. Being grateful for everything is living in acceptance. When we fuel our life with gratitude, the quality of life that we experience is absolutely wonderful and uniquely flavored in ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Writing Goals Down - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from John SteelyWhen you study works on achieving goals, over and over again you will run into the statement that you should write your goals down. By this, the authors of these works mean to physically hand-write the goals out, with all their properties; typing them into a computer screen is simply not as ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - You Can Give Yourself Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Green BushSome people sabatoge their own success due to fear of failure, so the person does not even try. These are core themes of a negative self-concept, leading to poor self-esteem, poor body-image, and blocked goals the main obstacle being that person who has the goal. A person’s success and social ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - You Can Only Start from Where You Are - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanIt doesn’t matter where you want to go – the next city, the local store, a new life – the starting point must always be where you are right now. Every process of change begins by determining exactly where we are, then deciding where we want to go and then creating an action plan for moving ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - YOU HAVE A CHOICE: WHAT WILL YOUR DAY BE LIKE TODAY? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyYou have a CHOICE! What will YOUR day be like today? It’s a beautiful morning and I am feeling incredibly blessed. As the sun is shining outside, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude, I wonder how we can actively allow the love in our ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Your 5 Keys to Success in Online Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe real keys to success when marketing on the internet are not technical in nature nor do they require exceptional skills. When working online in order for business success to be yours you will need to establish and implement a simple 5 step systematic approach. By routinely following this ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - ***Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself When You Are Feeling Down - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)10 Ways to Motivate Yourself and Regain Momentum when You Are Feeling Down Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Posted in: MoHow By: Dr. Mo Sometimes you feel down…that’s normal. It comes with the territory called “being alive”. Life is like a wave; and just like the wave, it has ...
Views: 5177(5 votes) - ***How To Use Momentum Thinking Tools To Deal With Adversities - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)January 4, 2013 Posted in: MoHow By: Dr. Mo Life serves up all kinds of situations that most people call problems. For most people these problems are sources of upset, dismay, and they are often dealt with in unhealthy and destructive ways. In this post I will describe three momentum mind ...
Views: 3231(4 votes) - How to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Kate StewartYou’ve got a great idea for a business. You need to lose 10 lbs. You have a major report to write. But it’s not getting done. You’re not alone and it’s not your fault. For most people, the major challenge in life is not handling a crisis. No…it’s the daily demand to stay with the program. ...
Views: 2246(4 votes) - The 5 W's of Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Terrence MeltzThe 5 W’s and an H of Life When I was in grade 3, I learned a technique of journalistic writing using the 5W’s + H. Asking “WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN and HOW” was a formula we used to map out all of the details to get a complete story. By asking each of those questions we were able to ...
Views: 8104(4 votes) - The Seven Critical Keys to Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from David RiklanLet me start by sharing what I believe to be our primary task in life. It is simply: ** TO IMPROVE OURSELVES and to IMPROVE OUR LIVES! Everybody that I speak to wants to improve their life, but many of them are faced with the same question: ** WHAT is the BEST WAY TO START IMPROVING MY ...
Views: 2763(4 votes) - 5 Tips on How to Keep New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Darlene LancerWhy bother to make resolutions and then feel disappointed or guilty for breaking them? Do you get excited and resolve to change, but within days or weeks lose interest and can’t motivate yourself? Wonder why you get sidetracked by distractions or become easily discouraged when quick results ...
Views: 2437(3 votes) - A Martial Artist Step by Step System to Achieving Goals - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Lanjul StocksOK here it is, in a simple, easy to understand format! I have used this same system (notice I call this system "A step by step approach that is set to getting somebody from point A to point B! Not just article of what I/people think may or may not work e.g. guess work...). OK here it is, in a ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - Business Owners: Four steps to help you truly make time for yourself...and how that benefits your business AND your life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Melissa McCreerySelf- care and me-time are simply not indispensable. In fact, making time for yourself is actually an essential ingredient if you want to thrive in your life and your business. Here are four steps to creating time for yourself and the benefits they can lead to in your business and your ...
Views: 1193(3 votes) - Focus Your Mind: Real Self Help - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Willie HortonDid you leave your house naked this morning? Of course you didn’t. Isn’t it bizarre that everyone has no problem preparing themselves physically for the day ahead whilst almost no one bothers to mentally prepare – and being mentally prepared is far more important because the quality of your ...
Views: 4127(3 votes) - 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: 1169(3 votes) - Good Enough~The New Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee BarnowImagine how much more of your brilliance you could share if you released it when it was good enough. Count the hours and the days and the months and maybe even the years that you may have held on to your wisdom because you believed it was not good enough. My background includes many years ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - Is ADHD a Myth? - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Carol GignouxIs ADHD really a legitimate brain condition? Or is it a made-up diagnosis used to explain aberrant behavior? Is the ADHD label an opportunity for some people to slough off responsibilities and get a pass on completing necessary tasks? Does it give people an excuse for their mistakes and their ...
Views: 1951(3 votes) - Letting Go: 5 Limiting Beliefs Blocking Your Personal Goal Setting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Gary DalyHere are five limiting beliefs about personal goal setting that I discovered last Sunday when a passerby overheard my Irish friends and me talking while he was taking some photos. He came over to chat to us. He is just finishing up his final year in Sydney and unfortunately he couldn't get ...
Views: 1651(3 votes) - Life is Good, And With A Little Effort... You Can Make Yours Better! - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Father TimeGet motivated and get serious and start doing some things that you may not want to do, and you will soon find yourself developing some new and better habits! They say that you can break any bad habit within 30 days, and they also say that you can "develop" a new, Good Habit, in 30 days! Start ...
Views: 3405(6 votes) - Proven Method to Blast Through Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Marien PerezYou take the kids to school, rush home, start working, the phone rings, you get distracted, you try to get back to work again, more and more things get in the way and at the end of the day you sit back and wonder, “what did I accomplish today?” If you are like most of us the day is gone too ...
Views: 1147(3 votes) - Revolutionize Your Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)“I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.” Og Mandino As New Years Day approaches, many people are readying their resolutions in earnest; the lure of the New Year incites the best of us with the opportunity to ‘start over’ and ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - The Timing of Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIt is always tempting to make changes at the beginning of the year. After all, it seems like a logical time to think about doing something different. But is that really the case? Sure, we can all think of things we would like to change about our lives, but is the beginning of the year the time ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - What are you going to do differently this year? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sandra DawesI don’t know about you, but 2012 was quite an eventful year! Many things changed, but a lot remained the same. While I did accomplish a lot last year in terms of goals I had set at the beginning of the year, there are still a few things that I wanted to get done, that didn’t. I know that I ...
Views: 1259(3 votes) - What are you going to do differently this year? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sandra DawesI don’t know about you, but 2012 was quite an eventful year! Many things changed, but a lot remained the same. While I did accomplish a lot last year in terms of goals I had set at the beginning of the year, there are still a few things that I wanted to get done, that didn’t. I know that I ...
Views: 1259(3 votes) - What's Holding You Back from Starting Over? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Diana Todd-BanksHas life dropped a big ball and chain around your feet? Do you feel like you’re sleep walking through life, unable to move frozen with some form of fear, fear about the future, fear about Starting Over and how to positively move forward? Yes, it is an uncomfortable place to be, but the good ...
Views: 14738(6 votes) - Your Greatest Obstacle - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithYesterday I outlined a simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step formula for achieving success at anything that is important to you. Today we will explore what will be your greatest obstacle to achieving any goal on your list. I will also challenge you with the solution that when acted upon can ...
Views: 1844(3 votes) - The Power of Written GoalsSubmitted on Jun 28, 2009 from David RiklanIn 1953, researchers at Yale University polled the graduating class and found that 3% of the graduates had a set of clearly defined written goals. Twenty years later, in 1973, these researchers went back and visited the class of '53 and found that the 3% of the graduates with these written ...
Views: 5942(21 votes) - 7 Steps to Goal Setting - It's a Done Deal - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Dawn GrantHere are 7 steps to goal setting to get you started on your goal setting journey. They are profound steps that will have you achieve your goals faster. Desire What Do You Want? What is your goal? Passion What does this goal mean to you? Why is it important to you? ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - ***Want to Learn How to Increase Your Motivation to Reach Your Goals? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from L. Andrew MorganI love talking with people about what they are working on and what they want from life. I'm always amazed at just how close many of us are standing to the thing that we want and don't even realize it. True, nothing is given to you unless you put forth the effort and take the steps to attain it, ...
Views: 2459(4 votes) - 10 Meaningful Areas to Ponder in the New Year - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s an undeniable fact - most New Year’s resolutions fail. Not because we don’t want to improve our situation or have a lack of motivation – we do! The truth is, most of us don’t take the time to really create goals that will work for us. When January 1st rolls around, there’s tremendous ...
Views: 4410(2 votes) - 4 Magical Questions to Create Your Ideal Life Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceDo you know what your ideal life would look like? If you truly want to change your life, that’s a big goal and you are probably well aware that until you define that goal and all its elements, your chances of attaining it are slim to none. A life-changing goal is much like a recipe: there ...
Views: 5008(4 votes) - Achieve Success with Quick and Easy Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Roz AndrewsDo you feel as if you’re drifting through life without ever achieving anything? Do you often make excuses for not taking positive steps towards a long-term goal? If so, you would benefit from setting quick and easy monthly goals in all areas of your life. Here is a system for doing so in ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Achieving Goals, can be Easier than you Think - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe easiest way to set and achieve your goals is to reach into the future, where you will discover the most vivid picture of the success you desire. Look at this picture and discover what you are doing, enjoying and becoming. Borrow this wonderful picture of what is possible and use it as your ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Achieving Your Dreams Using Visualisations - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from barbara smilesThink it, See it, Feel it, Believe it! Daydreams It’s a little strange really when you think about things… A good friend of mine just reminded me today about the time when we were in Junior School and I was chastised by the teacher (who I had so much respect and admiration for). I ...
Views: 1740(2 votes) - Are You 2013 Ready? — Leverage Your New Year’s Resolution for Better Productivity and Business Success! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Terry HillThe New Year is here and already some are having doubts about their ability to stick to their resolutions. The problem with most resolutions is that they start out good and strong, but eventually wane and fade within a few weeks. Yet, despite all that, a few individuals will actually succeed ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - Are You In Control Of Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Cindy .HolbrookMost people wander through their entire life believing they are in the drivers seat … But are they really? Are you??? When you are driving your vehicle, you have your hands on the wheel, your eyes on the road, your foot on the gas (ready to brake if necessary) and most important of all ...
Views: 2028(2 votes) - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 2 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Visualization. The blogs in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess important ...
Views: 2419(2 votes) - Beliefs: The Invisible Fence - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisWhat allows someone to achieve the results they desire in the workplace – or in life - while others strive, but stop short of their dreams? I believe it revolves around choice. Sometimes we make a conscious choice to let our dreams go, but more often, it’s the choices at the unconscious level ...
Views: 1433(4 votes) - Create and Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Michael MalkushThere is something special about a new year. It is a time when there is a beginning and an end occurring at the same time. It is a time to reflect and a time to project, or to make your resolutions. A resolution is really a goal and needs structure to be successful. Unfortunately, most people ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - Enjoying Enjoyment! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Larry CraneWow! Just thinking about “enjoying enjoyment” sounds delightful. The definition of enjoyment includes these proposed meanings: freedom from want and distress; consciousness of the good order of things; assurance of one’s place in the universe or society; and so forth. Associated emotions ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - Goal Getting 101: How to LET GO of Last Years Junk to Make Space for Something New - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre you tired of this happening to you every new year? You make goals and intentions with every ounce of certainly that you will make a change come hell or high water - and then slowly you lose steam, things get too hard, you cave in: you fall short of the diet, cheat on getting your newsletter ...
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