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- Definition: Self Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Debbie MolisSelf motivation is the ability to satisfy a desire, expectation, or goal without being influenced to do so by another person. Self motivation is the key to a paradigm shift or behaviour changes amongst individuals. Many motivation courses or peak performance training mainly address this aspect ...
Views: 23938(3 votes) - Help, I Lost My Job! Quotes and Motivational Questions to Keep You Going - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible." William Faulkner "Every exit is an entry somewhere else." Tom Stoppard "If you prepare yourself at every point as well as you can...you will be able to grasp ...
Views: 16410(3 votes) - Trying and Failing is Better Than Not Trying at All - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ben NelsonOne of the major things that stops most people from ever moving forward on their goals and closer to their dreams is fear. One of the biggest fears is the fear of failure, of not knowing if you can actually accomplish the dreams you set out to achieve. We are afraid of what people will say or ...
Views: 16264 - What motivates people? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhat motivates people to change Lots of theories have been developed with the purpose of explaining what motivates people to change. Some theories provided a good insight on the methods that can be used to motivate people while many others gave a very superficial explanation of motivation ...
Views: 16119(3 votes) - Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Madeline LewisIn today’s fast pace lifestyle, many women are often caught up in what is appropriately called the “Superwoman Syndrome.” These women are constantly striving to accomplish everything possible in a perfect manner and have not learned how to put themselves as a top priority. Most often, they do ...
Views: 16043(2 votes) - What Motivates You? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMotivation is the reason we get out of bed in the morning instead of sleeping all day. It is what drives us to get to work or the gym and work harder, smarter, and more efficiently than the day before. Motivation is the reason that great ideas are turned into great accomplishments. Motivation is ...
Views: 15345 - 11 Steps to Achieving Greatness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Hooman Hamzehloui1. You have to have big dreams, really big dreams. Decide what you want and go after it. No one who has achieved greatness had little expectations. You must expect more than anyone else expects from you. 2. You must have total control over your thoughts and actions. You have to believe in your ...
Views: 13747(3 votes) - Become and stay determined to succeed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxIf you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of ...
Views: 12651(3 votes) - Motivation is the key to success - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Piet Hein BrederoSuccess is what most people dream of accomplishing. To reach our heart’s desire is the ultimate goal. Although we live with different purposes in life, it is the main reason why we stand, why we strive and why we continue to live… to be successful! Now, the big question is how can we achieve ...
Views: 12156 - Why are some people more successful than others? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Chris FarmerSome people are more successful than others. Why is that? Is it intelligence? Is it education? Is it “who you know, not what you know...”? Are the educated and intelligent people always the most successful? If we could answer these questions, we might gain some valuable insights. I ...
Views: 10842(12 votes) - Warrior or Worrier? Which One Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiAre You A Warrior Or A Worrier? These two words look like the same word when you quickly glance at them but the definitions behind them couldn’t be more different. Warrior - a man engaged or experienced in warfare Worrier - to feel or express great care or anxiety The Difference Between a ...
Views: 10634(2 votes) - ***Team Building Events-How to Choose the Best Corporate Team Building Event - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Doug StaneartTeam Building Events (and specifically how to choose the best, most appropriate, team building event) for your group or situation can be extremely difficult because of... Hello?! Team Building Event Companies! If you Google "Team Building Events," you will get results from every type of activity ...
Views: 10559(5 votes) - Motivation and Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Terry HansenMotivation and Confidence Motivation is the amount of or level of desire to accomplish a specified outcome. Confidence is the perception of one’s abilities to succeed in the fulfillment of the specified outcome. Both are related to the same outcome. However, and this is a critical ...
Views: 10342(4 votes) - Find your own voice - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux“All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which ...
Views: 9754(4 votes) - Luck Or Hard Work – Which One Determines Life Success? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Sijith SalimI have been thinking about this question since a long time. How much percentage luck and how much percentage hard work play in our life success? I am sure that at any point of your life, you would have looked at a person and said “How lucky He/She is. I wish I was like him/her”. In order to ...
Views: 8955 - Why Is Money a Key Measure of Success? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Mohamed TohamiYes, money can be a key measure of success! Barely a news bulletin goes by without more financial bad news or job losses. With so many negative issues of money in the news these days, it is not surprising that you are seriously worried about your financial future and the affect it may have on ...
Views: 8823 - Definition: Intrinsic Motivation - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisMotivation is a reason or set or reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior as studied in psychology and neuropsychology. The reasons may include basic needs (e.g., food, water, shelter) or an object, goal, state of being, or ideal that is desirable, which may or ...
Views: 8525 - Understanding Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsWhy would anyone want to sabotage their own efforts? It’s a reasonable question. But, a better-phrased question would be what is the motivation and logic underlying self-sabotage. There is little doubt that it occurs. What is often not recognized is that it serves a purpose. There is a ...
Views: 8072(1 vote) - ME-Vows: The 5 Promises You Must Make With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“I promise to love, honor and cherish you…,” the proverbial vows we’ve all witnessed at one wedding ceremony or another, each person taking a vow to be with the other forever, a serious and deep commitment for sure. Yet today’s divorce rate still hovers around 50%. Why? Are we just a society ...
Views: 7810(8 votes) - Removing Negative Associations - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from DJ PritchardHow do you go about removing negative anchors? What this means is that you have a negative association with something that’s good for you, or something that is somehow beneficial to you doing it. Or like a really bad tasting medicine. It’s good for you since you need it to get better. ...
Views: 7735 - The Importance of Rising Above Life's Challenges - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Daniel HerznerWouldn't life be grand if things were to always work out the way we wanted them to? Just imagine that; life with no adversity. Yeah, right...OK, snap out of it. Life has never been, nor will it ever be without its ups and downs. If there's one thing all human beings have in common it's that we ...
Views: 7683 - Warning Signs of a Passionless Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life that is aligned with those passions is the secret to a life filled with joy and fulfillment. How to change from a passionless life to a life overflowing with passion begins with self-reflection of your life as it is today. To start the self-reflection process, take ...
Views: 7679 - It's Not The Mountain We Conquer -But Ourselves - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Catherine DeVrye‘It’s not the mountain we conquer-but ourselves.’ Sir Edmund Hillary Few of us will ever have the desire to set as tough a challenge as conquering Mt. Everest, but most of us do indeed set smaller personal challenges for ourselves along life’s journey. Facing my fortieth birthday, I was ...
Views: 7611 - Where the Mind Goes, The Body Will Follow - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Carol SankarIt is not enough for you to ‘say’ positive and great things will happen in your life, you must believe the things that you say. The mind is a powerful mechanism that we often underestimate. It controls everything we are going through, including sickness, depression and I believe, even ...
Views: 7514 - 8 Ways to stay positive amidst adversity - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Stephanie TreasureIt’s inevitable that when you are on the road less travelled, trying to achieve your goals, starting a new business, career or family, you will get hit by adversity. Its life! It has its ups and downs, we all know that. But how you react to these adversities is what sets you apart from the ...
Views: 7510(3 votes) - Fitness Motivation Quotes For Women - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Noel LeeFor women, there are always groceries, housework, office projects and children’s matters in the ‘to-do’ list. Oops... but where is the ‘fitness’ for yourself? Do you really concern of your health and go for exercise every day? Keep in mind that we must always take care of ourselves before we ...
Views: 7247 - Motivation-The 3 Aspects of Human Behavior You Must Know to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Scott BarkerMotivation can be defined in numerous ways, but there are two basic definitions or descriptions. It can be defined as the main reason or reasons that individuals partake in a certain behavior, specifically human behavior pursuant to the study of psychology or neuropsychology. It can also be ...
Views: 7035 - Graduation Speech to Follow Your Dreams - Unlocking Your Rubber Room - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Perry BinderBook Excerpt: Graduation Speech Unlocking Your Rubber Room © 2009 Perry Binder LLC http://www.YourRubberRoom.com When I participate in graduation ceremonies, I often imagine delivering my own speech to the graduates, as if I were the commencement speaker: Good morning Chancellor, ...
Views: 7023(5 votes) - Motivational Songs for Kids of All Age Groups - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Jonathan MatthewsMotivational Songs are wonderful for the mind, body and spirit in kids of all ages. If you are like me, a kid getting at 40, listening to motivational songs gives me that much needed pick-me-up in the through out the day altering my entire mood, bringing me to my feet, and encouraging me to ...
Views: 6990 - Definition: Motivation - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Douglas PakMotivation is the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; and energizes and directs goal-oriented behavior. The term is generally used for human motivation but, theoretically, it can be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to ...
Views: 6881 - How to Improve Yourself For a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michelle CastoOccasionally making improvements is easily achievable for most people. While continuous improvement is mostly unachievable; however, striving for it separates the winners from the losers. There are many areas in your life that may need improvement: career, relationships, learning, finances, ...
Views: 6776(2 votes) - A Diamond In The Rough - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Trac'ey MadyunIf you’ve seen the Disney movie Aladdin, then chances are you’re familiar with the term “Diamond in the Rough.” When Jaffar is trying to open the Cave of Wonders, the cave tells him that he needs to find the “Diamond in the Rough” Which (SPOILER ALERT!) turned out to be Aladdin. Before we ...
Views: 6740(1 vote) - Is Procrastination Ruining Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIf you are a chronic procrastinator, you probably have horror stories about procrastination. Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, knowing that you need to work on a project, even getting angry emails or instant messages from your boss or a client, missing a deadline at that very ...
Views: 6733 - Discovering the true meaning of greatness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxDo you think greatness is external, something that exists outside of you? When you think of greatness, what is the image you get? What do you equate with greatness? Without a doubt, most people would immediately get an image of someone famous: a celebrity or an athlete. John F. Kennedy — ...
Views: 6701 - 9 Steps to Mental Power - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...
Views: 6690(6 votes) - The Power of Vision Boards - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Jayne MorrisVision boards have transformed the lives of celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah Winfrey – and they have the power to transform your life too. They are a modern manifestation method combining concepts taken from creative hobbies like scrapbooking with motivational mind-mapping and ...
Views: 6622(1 vote) - How To Start Your New Healthy Lifestyle Today - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Alison FadoulHave you ever noticed that you can always find a reason to put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today? This is especially true when it comes to starting a new healthy lifestyle. Maybe you have a girls trip coming up, an anniversary to celebrate, a birthday party to attend, or it's Wednesday ...
Views: 6586 - Learn How to Be Meek from the Meekest Person Ever Lived - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you give to everyone what you owe? Do you give respect to whom respect is due and honor to whom honor? (Romans 13:7, WEB) When we rise from our seats to greet a newcomer, help an elderly person across the street, care for our parents when they are in need, and abide by the laws of our ...
Views: 6533 - Creative Power: 10 Ways to Energize Your Teams - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Doris KovicIn my consultations with clients I hear many complaints about the challenge of getting teams to work together well. There is recognition that teamwork offers huge rewards but also frustration with the personal experience of working within teams. One of the ways to improve teamwork is to ...
Views: 6495(2 votes) - What is a true Champion? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is a true Champion? Author Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other articles are available at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 (Personal ...
Views: 6469(2 votes) - How to Recognize the Self-Sabotage Behavior of Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsSelf-doubt is the ultimate self-betrayal because YOU are the one telling yourself that you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T do what you WANT to do! Self-doubt is the most damaging and self-defeating behavior there is because it is criticism that comes from within. Unfortunately, we mask this criticizing ...
Views: 6409(5 votes) - Being a Non Smoker Rocks, While Being a Smoker Sucks - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from David FordFor over 30 tears I smoked 30-60 cigarettes a day, and about 6 years ago I switched to hand rolling tobacco and made my own in what was really a feeble attempt to quit. I reasoned at the time, that with all those horrible chemicals that they put it ordinary cigarettes, by making my own with ...
Views: 6401(2 votes) - Self Improvement and Motivation to achieve your goals this year - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin AbdulrahmanAll too often you hear of people who talk about goal setting. Yet you my friend are well aware that many goals have been set only to have never been achieved, worst yet, they were never even started. By now you are must be also aware of the fact that time stops for no one. If in doubt, check ...
Views: 6400(2 votes) - Guide Your Special Needs Child To Unlock Their Inner Greatness! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kari MillerChildren with special learning needs have experienced more failure and disappointment than other children. Parenting children with special learning needs can be difficult, and calls forth from their parents an extra measure of care in "planting the seeds of greatness." Seeds of "greatness" ...
Views: 6308(6 votes) - BEING OKAY WITH BEING AVERAGE - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from William CottringerBEING OKAY WITH BEING AVERAGE By Bill Cottringer “Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common. ~Satchel Page. In reality, the great majority of people fall within the “average” range of the so-called Bell Curve. Most people are average in ...
Views: 6274(6 votes) - Motivational Speech and Leadership Training - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ronit BarasMotivational speakers will tend to be really authentic in moving and boosting the team spirit of the particular audience, the audience could either be the representatives of a company or will tend to be school or college students as well as consumer even. Yielding breathing in and demoing a ...
Views: 6224(1 vote) - Making it happen vs Letting it happen - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet's start with a challenge: See if you relate to any of the following statements. I want you to be honest with yourself. Each answer is a simple yes or no in your head. -You are content with your life but realize that you have the potential to achieve more. -You work hard, but you are ...
Views: 6223(4 votes) - 7 Negative Emotions to Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiIf you really want live the life of your dreams, I suggest you avoid the following feelings. It is impossible to feel bad when your thoughts are good. 1. Fear - Fear is at the top of the list because it will do so much damage to you and your life. Don’t let anything scare you. Use fear as an ...
Views: 6198(3 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: 6180(3 votes) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Stephen Covey Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Stephen CoveyStephen Covey was an internationally revered leadership expert, educator, organizational consultant, author, and motivational speaker who wrote the powerhouse personal development book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey was names one of Time magazine's 25 most influential ...
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