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Everyone falls prey to negative thoughts sometimes. It’s like watching a movie that begins with clear skies and happiness and seeing it turn into dark clouds and horror. The bad thing is that there’s no eerie music to alert us when that turn takes place in our minds from positive to negative. We can only…
Life happens – and it can throw your plans out of whack in an instant. Some people are able to get back on track and continue after major setbacks while others may never get back the momentum they once had. Think of the beginning of a plan for life goals or anything else you desire…
Over 50s Coaches, Consultants, Authors and Speakers – hear this! The old billing per hour, face to face model is making way for the revolutionary new way of adding value to people’s lives.
Running a marathon is a classic example of accomplishing a long-term goal. We’re not born to run 26.2 miles in a day; we train for that. All the events and moments that lead up to that marathon are steps in the process of training your body and your mind, because, believe it or not, our…
You’re always playing hide-and-seek with self-motivation. It’s a game that you hate playing when you’re the loser, but you love playing it when you’re the winner. You know it’s somewhere in there (you generated that motivation all on your own, remember?), but when you really don’t want to do something, it flees from your sight…
You may love what you do, but continuously having the motivation to do it is a completely different thing. When things become repetitive, or you’re having a hard time paying attention to your work, the only person who can truly motivate you is you. Work ethic is closely tied to self-motivation; without it, you’d never…
Although self-motivation cannot be taught, it can be encouraged. Teaching kids to develop healthy, positive habits at a young age is step 1 to instilling self-motivation in them. Before you groan and hair-pull at the thought of giving another life lesson, use some of these tricks to work with your kiddos on their self-motivation habits….
The 9-to-5 cubicle life gets old after a while. So does clocking in and clocking out. And working from home in your pajamas. The thing is: Work is work. Sometimes it gets dull, and you can’t seem to channel the inner motivation that you had when you started. The answer is not, “Quit your job,”…
You did it! You figured out how to be self-motivated. It was no small feat, but now you’re done…right? Not so fast. Just because you learned how to be motivated from within doesn’t mean the chase is over, and you’ve won the game. Just as life has its ebbs and flows, people have their own…
Happiness? Check. Successful career? Check. Great family life? Check. Sounds like you’re doing fantastic! You’re missing a check, though – motivation. None of these boxes would be checked without a healthy sense of self-motivation, so whether you realize it or not, you’re probably pretty driven. Self-motivation is so important in life – here are a…
Do you ever see somebody and think, “That person is doing it right”? Well, chances are they have felt the same way about their own role models. This chain of inspiration goes on and on, passing from person to person and affording everyone the opportunity to learn and grow from others. When it comes to…
You know the feeling. There’s a deadline looming, and your mind has gone completely blank. Nothing, nada. It’s like your brain has frozen. Luckily the latest research shows us the most common roadblocks to creativity, and how to move past them and get on with the job. Fear of failure Most people are afraid of…
Writing is one of the creative arts. A writer uses words to paint beautiful pictures for others to see. Unfortunately, like any other creative process, there can be obstacles. If you are suffering from writer’s block, it doesn’t have to last any longer. What exactly is writer’s block? If you’re a writer you know that…
Working from home and being self-employed is one of the best ways to life the life you want. If you have a knack for research, being an internet researcher may be the ideal entrepreneurial opportunity. It’s also one of the easiest businesses to start. Here’s how: What You Need to Know To be successful as…
Repurposing your content makes good business sense. It’s a good way to squeeze out as much value as possible from your current content. And repurposing also helps your customers by providing fantastic content in a variety of ways. Here are a few ideas to help you repurpose your content: Recycle. There’s no need to just…
One day, you’re full of energy – ready to take on whatever the world throws your way. The next, you feel drained, and you’re ready to give up. These ebbs and flows in motivation are normal. The good news is they are surmountable, so don’t throw in the towel just yet. Here are 5 success…
We live in an era where employee experience is valued more than ever. It’s no surprise that employers are constantly innovating their approach to company culture and learning and professional development opportunities. One of the biggest investments a company can make is in its people. If your employees are unsatisfied or unmotivated, it affects every…
When it comes to changing your mind, do you view that as a negative? In other words, do you have the perception of someone changing his or her mind as being indecisive or weak? Well, there are several reasons why changing your mind can, in fact, be a positive event. From childhood, there are many…
Our diets can affect everything from our waistlines to our energy levels. And our food choices really do make a difference to the way we feel. Entrepreneurs often fall into the trap of working too hard and not taking enough time to look after their bodies properly. But not only will you benefit from following…
There is a vast amount of content available on the internet. How do you keep your readers coming back for more? The simple answer is to give them what they really want. This may sound hard to do, but if you take the time to get to know your target audience, or niche, you can…