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In any company or organization, the time may come when things don’t run as smoothly as expected. Quite often – especially in situations when new employees, or even experts, are hired on - the team workflow can hit a roadblock, which requires an action plan from the leader in order for obstacles ... Views: 1716
Today I was speaking with another therapist and he was sharing a story of struggle and at the end stated, “At least I’m not dead.” I was blown away in the moment of truth in that statement. Truly, we ALWAYS have something to be grateful for in our lives. Yes, I know that bad things can happen ... Views: 1582
Looking for a Job
Are you contemplating switching jobs, and thoughts like how to find a job , where to find a job or help me find a job cross your mind, how about switching industries altogether; it can be a truly life changing experience. Going through the motions of our executive careers, at ... Views: 1192
Life is too good and too short to keep whining about your problems and difficulties. There's no way you can get the best out of life when you keep looking at your defeats and refusing to see the brighter side of your life. While it's impossible for anybody to be happy all the time, you shouldn't ... Views: 1619
The Holidays! You’ve made your list and you’re checking it twice. Let’s see: not enough money in the budget to get the kids what they really want. Not enough for a quick two day get-away for you and your S.O., given the cost of transportation, accommodations, and a sitter who will put up for ... Views: 1404
“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Life is a mystery, its challenges, many. How do you keep yourself going when you begin to droop a bit? Here are some suggestions to keep you fresh and moving forward away from stress, ... Views: 1288
Forgive me – but I couldn't resist. While writing this post on mental fitness and a positive attitude, I felt compelled to throw in some inspirational quotes. Not only were they super relevant, but also because they’ve helped me greatly in my life, and ultimately, they are the distilled ... Views: 1180
Redefining Success: Seven New Super-Sized Success Secrets
By
Bill Cottringer
“Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time.” ~Arnold H. Glasow.
There are literally thousands of good books and articles already available regarding what to do and how to do it, ... Views: 1561
A tooth is a whitish small structure generally made up of calcium. These are located in jaws. They help to chew food in most of the vertebrates. Tooth has two parts, crown being the exposed part while roots are embedded inside the gums.
Tooth is the hardest substances human body has, even ... Views: 1126
Have you seen all the hype lately? And is it triggering you just a teeny tiny bit?
Have you gotten an email from some online entrepreneur about their brand new crazy-successful oh-so-irresistible program and thought to yourself, "What?! I could do that just as well as them – or even better!" ... Views: 1279
An increase in gun control has been an issue of debate for some time.However, over the last few months, candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination – Hillary Clinton and Martin O’Malley – have put forth a significant effort on this topic, boasting about what they will do about gun ... Views: 983
You can use your mobile devices and the Internet for a lot more than texting, taking selfies, and playing games. You can also use it to make your life better by taking advantage of goal-setting and motivational apps. There are loads of these apps available to use on all of your devices, and they ... Views: 2311
We’ve all been there. You had a great idea, plan, or goal and were so enthusiastic about it. But as time went on fear and doubt started to creep into your mind. ‘Am I smart enough to do this?’ ‘Can I really succeed and pull this off?’ Once these types of thoughts form, external challenges ... Views: 1232
If you ever wondered what is the content of the expression „the law of attraction” I must admit that you are not the only one. There are many who do not understand it, and because they do not understand it, they also do not accept.
After the great success of the film „The Secret” the ... Views: 1281
Over 500,000 new businesses are created every single month, but it is an unfortunate fact that a vast majority of these companies will fail within the first year. While the journey can be tough, anyone with a thorough plan can create and nurture a small business. If you are considering starting ... Views: 912
Some days, it feels really, REALLY tough to keep building your business.
No one seems to care about what you have to offer and you are trying and trying to get them to pay you some attention but NOTHING is working.
You release a program that people asked for but they do not buy...
You ... Views: 833
When Your Back is Against the Wall…
by Bill Cottringer
…Or when you are caught between a rock and hard place and can’t get any lower because you are already lower than a snake’s belly. This is a horrible place to be in life, but only the lucky few escape these painful experiences. Most of ... Views: 1767
Back in the 1880s while living as a sawyer in Yosemite National Park, America’s first ecologist, John Muir, lived face to face with nature. He climbed into the High Sierras throughout his life. He summited mountains, fished in clear streams and discovered deep secrets of Earth’s eternal ... Views: 982
You ask me how walking my dog led me around the world? I'll tell you and it's no tall tale. I was walking my dog in my neighborhood as I do every other day. I smile as I pass my neighbors while my dog greets the other dogs. My neighborhood is one of those special places where people do stop to ... Views: 1793
We all have those times when we are in the zone, when it’s all going well. We score the big client. We fill our programs. We get amazing feedback from an article we wrote that tells us we’re on the right path. The kids are good, the team won, the tea shop has your favorite tea in, and all the ... Views: 1060
When someone feels good, they may be drawn to things they wouldn’t be drawn to if they felt bad. What this shows is how much of an impact one’s mood has on their life and that this is not something one can simply overlook.
However, if one is committed to something, they might be able to ... Views: 1450
I’ve had several coaching calls lately where my sweet little clients want everything to be perfect before they hit the “Go” button. They want “it” to be perfect. They want everything figured out. They want assurance that it’s all going to go to plan.
Yeah….. that whole planning thing…. see, ... Views: 1103
Start giving your ideas and dreams a chance.
In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance; it’s more about taking a chance.
You will never be sure it will work, if you do not give it a chance.
You can always be sure that if you do nothing, you receive nothing.
Just go for it!
What ... Views: 1289
You need to learn how to find the advantage and use it!
This is a big part of self empowerment.- - It is gaining that inner strength and ability to find and see the advantages & have the confidence to use it! The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role ... Views: 2708
What would you love to do that you’re not doing yet?
One of my clients, Melanie, wanted to wanted to inspire her colleagues by sharing her approach to teaching students to write. But, she asked herself, what if someone asks a question I can’t answer? Or what if the projector fails and I have ... Views: 1218
How many times has someone asked you what you want to do tonight and you say, “ I don’t know? its up to you.” How many times has someone asked you where you want to go for lunch and you say, “I don’t care, where ever you want to go is fine”. But then, when they decide for you and you’re ... Views: 1791
What’s personal SWOT? Personal SWOT analysis is an internal inventory of your strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats to maximize and minimize. In other words, you’re looking within to gauge where you stand now and looking outwards at advantages and risks.
Strengths: ... Views: 936
Today I am celebrating the first anniversary of an epic adventure and journey in my life.
I was slowly emerging from a very painful and soul-destroying experience that left me feeling battered and beaten. I did not know my up from my down, felt unrecognisable to myself and at times felt like ... Views: 1232
A Quick Preamble:
Ok, some people call it a dream chart or a vision chart, or even a vision wall…me, i prefer “Dream Wall”…but it really doesn’t matter what you call it, so long as you have an area that’s covered in reminders of your passions and the places you want to get to, and it’s on ... Views: 2210
Many of us begin life with big dreams, big goals, ambition, intense desires, hope, and optimism. After years of not achieving the kind of success we always wanted, our motivation begins to dwindle. We start thinking maybe those were all allusions and we just didn't have what it takes to ... Views: 1452
Thought is the magnetic force. It attracts the opportunity in the form of conditions, circumstances, luck, resources and people to realize what one wants in life. Whatever you are in your present life is because of your thoughts and what you will become in future depends on where your thoughts ... Views: 1328
So what’s been preventing me from reaching my full potential outside of procrastination? When I examined myself deeply, I have to admit, it’s FEAR! Personally, I like the acrostic that FEAR is nothing more than
Flawed
Element of thought
Appearing to be
Real
It has consumed my mind far ... Views: 1101
Do you ever feel like you’re not where you’re supposed to be? Are you working in a field outside of your true talents? Do you feel trapped and locked in a box? Are you tired of starting projects and never finishing? Does the day seem to fly by and you feel as though nothing was ... Views: 978
There is no doubt that it is very difficult to find a job. But for entrepreneurs, it is more difficult to retain their employees. Being an entrepreneur, you must assure that your company is filled with people who are enthusiastic in coming to your office regularly. In this regard, you need to ... Views: 874
Grad school is challenging and stressful. It’s easy to succumb to the stress and begin to feel burnt out while you’re pursuing a master’s degree. That’s especially true if you’re also working full-time, as are many teachers who are pursuing an MS in Education.
While you may not be able to ... Views: 2292
Article Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson)
from www.youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Success, Personal growth, Skip Ross, Motivation, Life purpose, success principles, ... Views: 1298
Rewards…When I am calm, my thoughts reward me. When I am grateful my thought rewards me. When I am satisfied my thoughts reward me. I like rewards.
When life is running at full speed and dead-lines & time limits seem to be in abundance, it is hard to find the time to slow down and take care ... Views: 1736
The great violinist Paganini was performing before a most distinguished audience. Suddenly, one of the strings on his violin snapped. The audience gasped, but the master musician continued unruffled to play on the three remaining strings.
Snap! A second string broke. Then, with a sharp crack, ... Views: 1352
Article Title: The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”:
Sharing a Few Spiritual Thoughts
from
Submitted by Craig Lock
Key Words: Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Thoughts/Writings, Awareness, God,
Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower.
The submitter’s various blogs (with ... Views: 1396
Article Title: The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”:
Sharing a Few Spiritual Thoughts
from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565
www.racetothechequeredflag.wordpress.com
www.beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com and www.godandformula1.wordpress.com
Submitted by Craig ... Views: 1268
I learned after years of working my tail off that if I did not take care of myself one of two things was going to happen. Either I was going to lose my health or I was going to lose in terms of my results. Self-care became my battle cry where as before I would sneer a little bit at people that ... Views: 1782
This article was originally published here-
http://www.thepurplebridge.com/possible-bless-your-fears/
“When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.”
- ... Views: 1228
Self awareness is knowing and understanding your own personality, which includes your thoughts, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, emotions and motivation. By being aware of yourself, you are more able to understand how other people perceive you.
Why is it important to develop self ... Views: 1329
Engaging employees requires more than directing them in what to do; they also need to receive credit for their accomplishments. Such recognition helps to improve the employee experience according to Ventana Research: Five Reasons to Use Social Recognition in Business, 2014.
The research ... Views: 1319
As a business owner who works with other business owners, I see a lot of dreams. Sometimes these dreams take the form of little goals... I want to offer a new coaching program. Sometimes they take the form of medium goals... I want to facilitate a writing retreat. And then sometimes they take ... Views: 989
What makes one person successful in business and not another?
There are a few different answers to that question to be sure, but upon researching some of the most most successful entrepreneurs, one thing stood out:
Passion
You may be thinking, "So what?, I get it", but do you really? Do ... Views: 1133
Is there really a way you could stop being lazy and become a bit more productive? By surfing the internet, you will surely find tons of tips and pieces of advice on how you can avoid being lazy. However, such steps may not always be suitable for everybody. Thus, it is important that you find a ... Views: 1944
Statistics on mobile usage and adoption to inform your mobile marketing strategy
It’s no longer a case of asking whether mobile marketing important, we know it is! It’s now a question of using the statistics to understand how consumers behave when using different types of mobile devices and ... Views: 930
To 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
What motivates you?
A person does not become successful overnight. It takes a determined individual to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. What keeps you motivated? What gets you going in the morning? Do some people naturally have a high motor or is it something that you can ... Views: 1162