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Activities for Self-Esteem

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 09:02:00 +0000

Let us face it, by living in the real world, it is difficult to maintain a healthy self-esteem because it seems that every corner one turns to, someone is there to try to knock him or her down. With this in mind, we must work harder to build self-esteem by learning positive affirmatives and the benefits of rewarding oneself for his or her good deeds. Moreover, we must operate through the process of personal transformation in order to make constructive changes that lead us to success.

Activities for Self-Esteem

Activities for Self-Esteem

By Narmeen M Badrah

Some of the best ways to develop your self-esteem through personal transformation is to practice meditation in the morning before you start your day. Meditation will enable you to relax, which builds awareness that will make it easier to get through another day. Yoga is another great practice that you can use once you get home from work or early in the morning before you head off to work. Yoga practices will help build your self-esteem, discipline, self-control, confidence, and other healthy traits.

Subconscious learning is a great way to work through your habits or behaviors and is a good way to work through your way of thinking. Use these activities for self-esteem to work through your self-development phase.

Build Your Character
Building character is something we all have to do despite that it takes years to complete. It also takes great effort and consistency on our part. We need to build self-esteem, reliance, and other characters, which occur through personal transformation. This means we must be willing to make constructive changes. We must discover the inner self. To start with, one must find the stamina to continue his or her journey into self-development. We need encouragement that helps us select the best techniques and activities for self-esteem that lead us to making creative changes.

Making Changes
Many people feel insecure when they hear the thought of making changes. Change has triggered the emotional minds of many people over the years. These triggers have often hindered many people from transforming their personal characteristics to build self-esteem. Change is merely our ability to modify our ways in order to make constructive changes. We can use a variation of techniques in order to transform our personal characteristics. Change is adjustments that help us improve our life.

We amend patterns, behaviors, habits and thinking by transforming our ways; ultimately, we can revolutionize our self, which leads one to succeed. The fear of change then is often an illusionary state of mind. Many people fail to challenge their fears, which encumber them, making it difficult for them to get through the day. Making positive transformations is rewarding, since it builds self-esteem and strength of character.

Be Self-reliant
Self-reliance is our self-supporting will power that makes it possible for one to discover solutions that direct one to transforming the self. It is our autonomy or self-regulating strength of mind that makes it easy to make those transformations. Productive changes make it possible for us to attain our goals. When you are self-reliant, you are able to discover your inner strength. Discovering your inner strength enables you to change poor habits or behaviors to positive ones. Productive change means to reorganize your ways to positive, obliging ways that become advantageous to all.

Exercise to Build Self-Esteem
Laziness has affected our country, and it has become one of the largest concerns in our time. Laziness has caused a massive problem, since many people fail to exercise and eat healthy. Scientists and many other experts are working harder at finding the cause of the problem, but in the meantime, they are coming up with ways to fight the ongoing battle that is robbing many people of true happiness. Many people may believe that it does not matter what they eat, as long as they are consuming something, but this is very misleading.

Likewise, many people are making unlimited excuses as to why they cannot exercise. They think that they can live healthy by avoiding exercise and nutrition. What they fail to realize is that failure to take care of the body and mind will only lead to low self-esteem, lack of confidence, poor behaviors, poor thinking, and ultimately death sooner than they think.

We must have a balanced diet and exercise to keep the body and mind healthy. When you keep your body and mind healthy, it boosts your self-esteem and confidence so that you can start living a more healthy life. When you keep your body and brain functioning healthy by making constructive changes, your mind will flow with greater ease, new ideas will develop, you will stay focused and sensible, your attitude on life will become more positive, and you will reduce stress. Take these activities for self esteem into mind and you will find refreshments by continuing to practice them each day!

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Article Source: Narmeen M Badrah

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Freedom Through Forgiveness And The Power Of Forgiveness

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:56:00 +0000

Forgiveness is such a misunderstood term and subject. For many who have been traumatized, hurt, injured emotionally, mentally or physically the idea of forgiveness is difficult to grasp especially in the initial moments of the wounding.

The most important idea that I wish to convey here is that forgiveness has absolutely nothing to do with the other person or their actions or behaviors.

Freedom Through Forgiveness

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Freedom Through Forgiveness - Think To Motivate Through The Power of Leadership,Motivation,Inspiration,Coaching Forgiveness does not condone violence, bad behavior or abuse. Nor does it absolve the perpetrator from responsibility for his or her actions. Forgiveness is about releasing the story, the pain, the drama and the trauma from your world. Forgiveness is all about you!

When we are wounded, the wounding can take place on a multitude of levels. Sometimes the wound is obvious - a black eye, a bloody nose, a fat lip, a broken leg, often times though the wounds are not so visible, emotional blackmail, a broken heart, a constant stream of negative actions or belittling words, that permeate the emotional and mental bodies. In all cases the wounds show up in the energetic field.

The luminous energy field stores all wounds from this life and from all of our previous lives. In this field the energy of the experience lives and continues to draw to us additional experiences that "irritate" or "activate" the wound until it has finally been brought to the surface of the soul and released. This is why we often find ourselves living the same dynamics over and over again with different faces and different "sets" of circumstances by the same story. The only way out of this triangle of trauma is through - Through the Power of Forgiveness.

Forgiveness is about releasing at every level all of the stored energy around the experience of the wounding. So what does that mean? Well when we release or let go of the wound at the spiritual or essential level there is a cascading or domino effect in all aspects of our lives. We begin to think more clearly, we begin to feel freer, we experience health and wholeness in the mind, the body and the spirit.

How do I get this release you might ask? There are many modalities of energy healing that will help you to "get at" these issues at the deepest levels. Some, like body work, work to clear things at the cellular level include massage, cranio sacral therapy, myo facial release, Unlimited Body, Thai Yoga Massage and others that you can investigate to see what works for you. Other methods include hands on energy work like reiki, Shamballa Multidimensional Healing, IET, Quantum Touch, Laying on of Hands, Sound Healing and more. Spiritual psychology, bi-lateral stimulation, bio-feedback, EMDR psycho drama, past life regression, hypnotherapy and other modalities can assist in clearing the mind as well as the neurobiological system.

The most effective method I have found for myself has been a combination of modalities with the deepest and most profound being Shamanic Medicine Work. Shamanic work in the Peruvian tradition includes Illumination which is a clearing of the chakras and filling them with light, Extraction which is the removal of crystallized energies and entities, and Soul Retrieval work where contracts that have been made at the soul level can be re-written and lost soul parts and quantum packets of energy are brought back to the Light Body for integration and a return to the path of destiny. One of the many benefits of Light Body work or Shamanic Medicine work is the ability to dispense entirely with engaging in the "Story" of the wound, whether from a past or a present life or both. The work is so profound because it works at the essential or soul matrix level.

The most beautiful of the gifts that we receive when we engage in this deep inner work of bringing to the surface that which we need to release is the incredible sense of freedom and lightness that comes from the process of forgiveness. We can journey through our remaining days unshackled to old wounds and past hurts, and we can use our prodigious life force energy instead to create beauty, peace, harmony and joy for ourselves, our families, our communities and the world. Find the path to forgiveness today - you'll be glad that you did.

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Ego Boundaries: What Are Ego Boundaries?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:25:00 +0000

The purpose of ego boundaries is to protect the self. And through having these in place, one will know the difference between who they are and who someone else is. They allow for ones inner space to be protected and looked after. These are not visible to the naked eye like a physical body is. And although everyone has a physical body, it does not mean that everyone has ego boundaries that are invisible.

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What Are Ego Boundaries?

Author: Oliver J R Cooper

Ego boundaries are what makes one feel safe or unsafe and not the physical body itself; It goes to show how important these boundaries are.

Muscle Building
This may partly explain why so many men and even women have become obsessed with gaining muscle. To compensate for their lack of ego boundaries and the sense of safety that they bring, one looks to create this inner safety by strengthening and armouring their body. I will go deeper into this in a future article.

Benefits
There are many benefits to having ego boundaries. When one has them, they will feel safe to be who they are and on top of that - they will know who they are. This has got to be the primary reasons for having them.Not only will one know who they are, but they will feel that it is safe enough for them to be themselves. Once this is the case, many other benefits will occur as a consequence.

The relationships that one has will also be a lot more fulfilling. For if one feels safe within and protected, the fear of losing oneself in another will not be there or it will have very little effect. Opening up to the world and what the world has to offer will also be possible, without fearing that one's personal space will be invaded. And if it is, one will have the personal strength to set appropriate limits.

Knowing what one wants, needs, desires and what their preferences are will also be normal to this person. And this is due to ego boundaries allowing one to be in tune with what is right for them. Instead of being caught up in what others want one to do or following others in order to feel safe within.

Approval
As one feels safe within to follow their own purpose and all that that means to them, there will not be a strong need to gain the approval of others. This will naturally make one feel free within. Having an inner centre will also be possible and this means that a sense of wellbeing will have a greater chance of being experienced.

No Ego Boundaries
For the person with no ego boundaries, it can create feelings of being: invisible, nonexistent, vulnerable, empty, and wide open to the world. This means that one will not feel safe to be who they are or that they are protected. There are obviously extremes to this. Even though this could relate to someone who is shy or not confident for example, it could also relate to someone who is overbearing, overconfident and loud.

However, being taken advantage of and compromised are often consequences for people who have no ego boundaries. This person may find it easy to say yes, but extremely difficult to say no. Through being wide open to the world, one is unlikely to feel safe enough to say no, for the fear of what may happen.

Knowing what their needs, wants, preferences and desires are will be difficult; it will be hard for them to know the difference between what's theirs and what's other peoples. And so this means that they are likely to need more approval than people who have strong ego boundaries; simply because they don't have the same sense of inner safety and protection.

Relationships
For the person who has weak or nonexistent ego boundaries, relationships are unlikely to be rewarding or fulfilling. Here, one may end up becoming either enmeshed to others or avoid them all together.

So if they become enmeshed they will lose the identity that they do have and take on whatever indentify they feel will please others. And if they avoid relationships for the fear of losing themselves, then it is only going to lead to pain and suffering.

These two options don't give one much to work with and very little to feel empowered about.

Two Experiences
People who have strong ego boundaries are having a completely different experience to people who do not have them. Having no ego boundaries is the recipe for leading a life that is without fulfillment, true happiness, real success or fulfilling relationships. One can feel like a doormat and that there presence on this earth is irrelevant.

When one has boundaries, it can only lead to a more fulfilling existence. Knowing what one wants, experiencing richer relationships, feeling safe to be oneself and protected are just a few benefits. If we were to take two people, one with strong ego boundaries and another with no ego boundaries we would see that they are both human beings. So why are they so different from each other?

Childhood
As a baby one has no ego boundaries, it is when one starts to develop into a child that they should develop into. This is because as a baby one doesn't know the difference between themselves and the caregiver. Through the mother's empathetic care, which is made up of mirroring, validating and attuning to the baby's needs, it begins to form a sense of individuality.

The baby will sense that it is safe to have needs and that its needs are different to the mothers needs. And this will enable the baby to internalise this model; creating associations of safety and of being protected. If the baby has a caregiver that is un-empathetic, as a baby it will lead to the opposite things happening. The baby's needs will largely be ignored and covered up with the mothers needs. And through this, the baby will have no connection to its needs. What it will learn is to tune into the needs of others.

What this will result in is not only the loss of ones needs being taken care of, but the loss of a self, being created. It is through the mirroring and validating of one's needs as a baby and then as a child, that allows one to form a self.

The association is, if my needs are ignored then I can't exist either. Having a caregiver that forces their needs onto the baby and denies the bays needs, is a result of the caregiver having boundary problems. Perhaps their childhood was the same and carried out the same behavior. This means that through their own lack of boundaries they are unlikely to recognise the baby's personal space. So situations where the caregiver overwhelms, smothers, abandons and rejects the baby are going to be common.

Awareness
What I have described above is just a general guideline and this means that there could be other variations or causes. These early experiences created the ego minds associations and these associations then become how one perceives others and themselves. They are not the truth; they are simply what have become familiar to the ego mind. And what is classed as familiar to the ego mind is what is interpreted as safe. This means that as these associations change, one will begin to develop ego boundaries.

How long this process takes will depend on numerous factors. Finding the appropriate support will make a big difference. A good therapist may be needed, for others a supportive friend or book may do.

Article Source: Oliver J R Cooper

About the Author
My name is Oliver J R Cooper and I have been interested in self enquiry for over nine years. For two years, I have been expressing my understandings with these transformational writings. One of my intentions is to be a catalyst to others, as other people have been and continue to be to me.
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What Do Men Take Into Consideration Before Marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:26:00 +0000

You may have read lots about what it will take to get a guy to get married to or commit. But without a doubt how folks think. Someone will look at the relationship he has with you and also think, "Is this kind of something I wish to be stuck with. Forever?"

Men are much more realistic about assessing rapport potential because they look at it logically. Women on the other hand are more distracted by the affectionate ideals and also think that enchantment is all they should make a connection work.

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Actually, a lot of women are just misguided because they're wired to think about security and even jump right in to marriage because of social challenges. You have to give attention to what your guy thinks about relationship instead of exactly what your affectionate expectations tend to be.

Men do n't want to get married to certain kinds of girls. Now I know that some girls will hop up and also say, "Pick us!" however, there is a reason males get married possesses to do with the way they view the woman they are dating. A man will know within a few minutes a high level girl for the present time or if you tend to be marriage probable or long-term probable and even day you pertaining to months or years even though he knows he or she won't get married to you. This is where many women go awry.

They think that dating pertaining to months or years is deserving of them relationship. You may even be amazed to know that most guys don't even think about the notion of getting married when they're dating. These are thinking above all like males. Even if you are dating for a long time. Men want sex. They think about sex first and in reality, they think about themselves first. If a guy can have making love and the simplicity of a relationship that seems like relationship, he will not be inspired to modify anything.

You'll want to look at the difficulties you are facing in your current connection because it is indicative how what you should change to ensure it is better. If you would like your boyfriend to marry you, you have to make a good inner transfer first. Beggars, whiners, or perhaps naggers won't ensure it is down is not going to make it on the isle anytime soon.

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The Only Two Secrets to Motivating Yourself You’ll Ever Need

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:26:00 +0000

I've written about motivation a bunch of times before here on Zen Habits, but the more I learn about it, the more I realize that motivation isn't that complicated.

Sure, there are numerous tips that can help, numerous tactics and strategies I've used with success. But it really all boils down to two things.

The Only Two Secrets to Motivating Yourself You’ll Ever Need

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And those two things are so deceptively simple that you might decide to stop reading after I name them: 1) make things enjoyable and 2) use positive public pressure. But read on for more on how to use those two things to motivate yourself for any goal.

It’s Motivation, Not Discipline

First let’s back up a little bit. A number of readers have emailed me about sticking to their goals — anything from exercise and eating right to being organized and productive to creating new habits — and have said they simply lack the discipline to stick with things for very long.

But what is discipline, really? It’s mostly an illusion, in my experience.

When people say that someone has “discipline”, as I’ve written about before, they really mean he has the motivation to stick to something.

In a previous post I used the example of someone in the military, a typical case of somone who is said to have discipline. This military man might get up super early, fix his bed neatly, go on an early-morning run, do a bunch of other exercises, and generally do a disciplined job throughout the day.

But is that just because he’s disciplined? I think it’s mostly because he’s in a situation where there’s public pressure (both positive and negative) to do all of the things listed above. If he doesn’t do them, he might get yelled at or demerited or look bad in front of his peers. If he does do them, he’s an exemplary soldier.

There’s also the fact that after awhile, these things become pleasurable for him. He gets a sense of satisfaction out of staying in shape and keeping things neat. He enjoys the early morning. He feels good about being conscientious about his job.

So in the end, it’s not some vague quality (“discipline”) that allows him to stick to these habits, but rather the two secrets of motivation: positive public pressure and enjoyment.

What I Learned From My Experiences

Over the last few years, I've been experimenting with achieving various goals — from waking early to exercising to eliminating my debt and living frugally and simply and more. And what I've learned has repeatedly taught me that these two key motivation principles are all you need.

I've learned other things as well, but the more I stick to my goals, the more I realize that it’s these two themes that keep repeatedly surfacing. It’s almost eerie, actually. Just a few goals as illustration:

Marathon. Right now I’m training for my third marathon, in Honolulu this December. As I’ve stuck with the toughest marathon plan I've ever undertaken (last week my longer runs were 12 and 20 miles, and this week I’m doing 2 runs of 14 miles), I've marveled at my ability to keep at it. But it’s not hard to figure out why: I've publicly committed to doing this marathon — on this blog, on Twitter, and on Train For Humanity, where I’m raising money for humanitarian causes through my training (sponsor me here!). In addition to that, I’m really enjoying all the running!

Blogging. I've now been blogging for almost two years (I started in January 2007), making Zen Habits one of the longest-running projects I've ever stuck with. I've worked on many projects before, but they are usually completed within a year, if not within a few weeks or months. Anything longer is usually intimidating to me. But it hasn't taken discipline to stick with blogging, not at all. It’s something I really enjoy, and there’s the added bonus of positive public pressure (that’s you, the readers) that has motivated me to stick with it.

Writing a book. A couple months ago, I finished the manuscript for my book, The Power of Less, that’s coming out at the end of this year. I will admit that I had some trouble writing this book, with the demands of publishing a blog (two blogs actually), training for my second marathon in March, and preparing for my wedding in June. I wasn't always following my own advice (although in my defense I learned to segregate the different goals so I only concentrated on one at a time). But I did get the book done with both forms of motivation — pressure from my publisher to turn in the manuscript, and the enjoyment I got from writing the book once I was able to clear away distractions and focus on the writing.

I could go into many more examples of how I used these two forms of motivation, but you get the idea. Now let’s take a look at each one and how you can use them to your advantage.

Positive Public Pressure

While pressure is often seen as a bad thing (“I’m under too much pressure!”), if used properly it can actually be a good thing. It’s important that pressure not be applied in too negative a way and too high an intensity. Keep things positive and at a manageable intensity, and things will move along nicely.

Some examples of how to use positive public pressure to motivate yourself:

Tell all your co-workers you’re going to achieve a goal (“No sugary snacks this week!” or “I’m going to keep my email inbox completely empty”) and report to them regularly on your progress.

Email your family and friends and tell them about your goal and ask them to keep you accountable. Email them regular updates, and tell them about your progress when you see them.

Post your goal on your blog and post regular updates. It’s important that you not just post the goal but also stay accountable with the updates. Encourage people to ask you about your goal if you don’t report your progress.

Join an online forum related to your goal — I’ve done this when I quit smoking and also when I started running. Introduce yourself, make friends, tell them about your goal, ask for help when you need it, and report your successes and failures.

Write a regular column in a publication on your goal. I did this when I ran my first marathon, for my local newspaper. It created a lot of positive public pressure — everywhere I went, people would say, “Hey, you’re that marathon guy! How’s the running going?” Of course, not everyone can write a column for a newspaper, but you could do it for a group blog or a newsletter or some other type of publication.

Post your goal and a chart of your progress up in your office or other public place.

Post pictures of yourself each day. One guy did this and created a video of his progress — it was amazing to watch.

You get the idea. I’m sure you can come up with some ideas of your own.

Enjoy Your Goal Activity

You can motivate yourself to do something you don’t like to do, using positive public pressure as motivation. But if you really don’t enjoy it, you’ll only be able to keep it up for so long. And even if you could do it for months and years … is that something you’d want to do? If you don’t enjoy it, why do it for very long?

But, you might say, what if it’s something I really want to achieve but I don’t enjoy it? There are ways to find enjoyment in most things — the key is to focus on the enjoyable parts. Focus on the positive.

Here are some ways to use this motivational principle to your advantage:

Having trouble motivating yourself to write for your blog? Look for topics that excite you. If you find things that you’re passionate about, writing becomes easy.

Having trouble with a dissertation for graduate school? Maybe you’re not as passionate about the topic as you thought you were. Re-examine your dissertation topic and see if you can either re-energize yourself about it or find a new topic you can get excited about.

Having a hard time exercising? Find exercise that’s fun for you. If you don’t like running, try soccer or basketball or rowing. If you don’t like to lift weights, try doing some primal workouts where you flip logs and jump through tires. Go hiking. Walk with friends and talk the whole time.

Is eating healthy a challenge for you? Find healthy foods you love. Experiment with new recipes and have fun testing them out.

Is training for a marathon tough? Learn to enjoy the quiet of the early morning, the contemplative nature of running, or the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Or play some songs that pump you up. Or listen to interesting audio-books as you run.

Find the enjoyable parts of any activity, and focus on those. In time, you can really learn to love something. Or, switch to something you love more and stick to that.

These two principles, especially when used together, can be powerful motivators. In fact, in most cases, they’re all the motivation I ever need.

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How Can I Motivate Myself To Be Motivated

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:34:00 +0000

How to Motivate Yourself | Think To Motivate - Leadership, Motivation, Inspiration, Coaching Some people find it hard to motivate themselves in order to complete tasks that have to be done. If you struggle to find motivation, this article will give you some helpful advice on how to motivate yourself.

How to Motivate Yourself
By Lisa M Wright

Lost Motivation

We've all been there on more than one occasion. We've all had deadlines to meet or important things to finish in our lives that, sometimes, we just can't be bothered to do. It happens. It would be crazy to expect ourselves and each other to be one hundred percent motivated and dedicated twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The bad news is, lack of will and motivation can't always be avoided. The GOOD news, is that there are techniques that we can use to try and get that motivation back.

There are three main causes of lack of a lack in motivation, and they are:

Lack of confidence
Lack of focus
Lack of direction

In order to motivate yourself, you need to overcome these obstacles and get back the confidence, focus and direction that you have lost. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as just doing it. Like most things, it is easier said than done... but it's not impossible. The tips below should help you on your path to motivating yourself and putting procrastination and lack of motivation to bed.

Steps to Motivating Yourself

Have a Cause That You Care About

One of the key things in motivating yourself, is to care about WHY you need the motivation. If you don't care about what needs to be done, then you'll find it harder to do it. Have a reason, and make it a good one. Know WHY you are doing what you are doing, and you're already one step ahead. If you don't have a good reason, motivating yourself will be extremely difficult. If you can't find a reason then consider dropping the project and focusing on something else until you know exactly why the task needs to be completed.

Have a Dream... and Dream Big

Set yourself a big goal. If the target is a big one, you'll motivate yourself more to reach it. Having smaller goals can lead to lack of caring and boost procrastination. Aim high and reach for the top. If you want it, you'll get it.

Be Hungry

Really WANT what you are setting out to achieve. Sharing your hunger and excitement with other people around you can also be beneficial. If other people are aware of your goal, they are likely to motivate and encourage you. Using motivation from other people is a great way to motivate yourself and feel good about what needs to be done. Feed off of energy from other people and use that to feed your hunger to succeed. Allow yourself to be encouraged by others and use THEIR motivation to motivate YOURSELF.

Run Your Own Race

Don't compete against somebody else. Set your own pace, and keep to it. Don't try to rush or you could end up stressing yourself out. Pace yourself and ignore how far everyone else has gone. You are your own person and not everybody works at the same speed. Figure out what works for you and set yourself to work towards it. Comparing your work to somebody else's can sometimes kill your motivation, especially if you find out that you are behind by a significant amount. Focus on yourself and your own results and you will win the race.

Take One More Step

Take it step-by-step. Don't force yourself to do too much at once. This can be tough if you're facing strict deadlines and the pressure is on, but don't bite off more than you can chew. If a task has more than one part to it, don't tackle them all at once if you're feeling stressed. Tackle it one piece at a time and work yourself up to finishing the final project.

Let Go of the Past

Don't compare your progress to other tasks that you have accomplished in the past. Some things take longer than others and it is important to realise this. Much like comparing your work to somebody else's, comparing to work you have done previously can be just as demoralising. Treat each task individually and let go of the past until you have completed your project; you will save yourself a lot of stress and pressure.

You CAN Succeed!

While sometimes it can feel like an impossible task to motivate yourself and you can often feel alone and succumb under pressure, with a positive "can-do" attitude and the correct steps in place, you CAN succeed and complete whatever you set out to accomplish. The trick isn't to FORCE yourself to do something, but to know how to handle the stress and disappointment that comes with being unmotivated and to remedy the situation. Follow the steps outlined in this post and you should find it a lot easier to rely on yourself to get back that motivation that disappears from time to time. Just remember: You CAN do it!

Article Source: Lisa M Wright

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Always Demand Your Personal Best

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:36:00 +0000

Some people approach life, simply trying to get along and getting away with a marginal at best approach and attitude. They seem contented exerting the minimal effort, and settle for okay rather than striving for excellence and superiority. When mediocrity becomes the norm or standard, motivation and effort are reduced to a bare minimum, and people settle or whatever is easy to do.

Think To Motivate - Always Demand Your Personal Best

Always Demand Your Personal Best

By Richard Brody

They never challenge themselves, because they fear being disappointed, frustrated, embarrassed, etc. Settling for the mediocre often results in personal stinking thinking, where the individual let's his hopes and aspirations lay dormant, and his life becomes mundane and routine. There is a strong corollary between a mediocre thinker and a losing attitude, while a winning attitude always demands effort and a positive can - do philosophy. Who would you rather hang around?

1. The choice is always up to each of us. You can either choose to demand more of yourself and never settle for anything less than your personal best effort. While that does not mean that you will automatically succeed, when one settles, you can be quite certain that the end result will be far less than optimal. While some individuals seem to publicly take pride kin being, performing and acting marginally, it is my belief that their behavior is little more than a combination of a defense mechanism, lack of self confidence, and little personal pride.

2. The strongest and most successful individuals are generally those who demand more from themselves, in terms of effort, effectiveness, and results. These people are not necessarily competitive versus other people, but rather their competitive spirit is their personal approach, to push themselves to try harder, and strive for superior results. In the vast majority of circumstances, this results in far more self pride and personal satisfaction, because one knows that, regardless of the eventual outcome, they have done the best that they can do. These people never make excuses, and certainly never blame others or circumstances, for their lot in life.

Every truly great leader went to great lengths to ensure that whatever he did, he always do to the best of his abilities. These individuals had the courage and inner fortitude to make decisions, and trust their judgment. They understood that procrastination served no purpose, and was the antithesis and enemy of quality and achievement. Like most aspects of life, in the final analysis, the decision is always up to each of us as to what we expect from ourselves and what we are satisfied with. What do you expect from yourself?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, and Director of Development, as well as a consultant. He has professionally run events, consulted to over a thousand leaders, and conducted personal development seminars, for over 30 years. Rich has written three books and well over a thousand articles. His company, PLAN2LEAD, LLC has an informative website http://plan2lead.net and Plan2lead can also be followed on Facebook http://facebook.com/Plan2lead

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Another 10 Important Rules To Live by

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:19:00 +0000

Think To Motivate - Another 10 Important Rules to Live by

There's always more to learn! Here's another 10 Important Rules to Live by. If you take these to heart and make some real changes in your life, you'll see your motivation skyrocket and your love of life go clear off the charts.

Another 10 Important Rules to Live by
By Ken Hutton

1. Exercise every day. You're an animal, and animals need exercise. If you're up to it, exercise intensely, but only briefly. Think 'cheetah', not 'sloth'! Be prepared to calm down your exercise routine accordingly as you get older, but do something every day, even if it's only taking a walk. The human body is an amazing contraption, but, like anything else, if it never gets used properly it falls into disrepair, and surprisingly quickly.

2. Do something good just for the sake of it. Don't make a big deal of it. Just do a kindness because it's the right thing to do. And because it makes you feel as good as the person you're helping. Do you really need any more motivation than that?

3. Try not to judge anyone. It's a tough one, this, because we all tend to do it. Just keep in mind that everyone has their own problems and inner torments. Who are you to judge someone who might be going through your worst nightmare of hell right now?

And you know perfectly well that there have been times when you deserved to be judged harshly... we've all been there. So try not to judge. Unless, of course, you are in fact a judge! And even then, keep it for working hours only.

4. Eat properly. Don't eat like it's going out of fashion. Don't eat like a wolf. Or a sparrow. Just follow Nature's guidelines. Eat when you're hungry, not when the clock dictates. Eat till you feel you've had enough, then walk away. No gold stars for finishing every scrap. Although you will get a mention (as in "Wow, you've really packed on some weight recently!").

5. Be confident. Accept the fact that almost everyone is less confident than they appear. Most people manage to put up a front of confidence, while inside they're feeling as insecure as anyone else. Just knowing that can help you to attain real confidence.

Just be aware that you have real worth and value. There's no reason on earth why you shouldn't be confident. And remember, all you have to do is fake it till you make it!

6. Drink water. Every creature on earth needs water, and if you're not getting enough your health suffers, in all kinds of ways. Don't settle for the water in your tea or coffee. Or your alcohol! Drink a glass of plain water once or twice a day. If it's to your taste, add a tablespoon each of cider vinegar and honey and you have a wonderful, refreshing, tasty drink. Have it first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. Sip it with your meals.

7. Stay open-minded. Let the other person make their point, and don't rush to dismiss it. Some of the most horrifying atrocities ever committed were perpetrated by people who were convinced they were doing the right thing. Many of them thought they had God on their side! Keep in mind that, as a general rule, if you think you have God on your side, you're mistaken.

8. Show respect. Respect your elders... they've already been there and done that. Respect animals... whatever your religion or beliefs, they are sharing this planet with us. Respect others' beliefs and viewpoints, whatever they may be... just as you would want them to respect yours.

9. Be good... but not too good! Life is for living. Let your hair down, once in a while. Enjoy yourself! Let yourself go! Do you want to look back years from now and wish you'd had more fun? Get it while you can! Fun, I mean.

10. Don't be a bystander. If you see someone being taken advantage of, in any walk of life, have the courage to step in and stand your ground. It's much easier to live with yourself later if you do the right thing. Would you like to know people were watching when you were in trouble, and nobody lifted a finger to help you?

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You Are Not Your Past So Live Out Your Imagination Not Your History

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:24:00 +0000

You Are Not Your Past - Live Out Your Imagination Not Your History | Think To Motivate Leadership Inspiration and Coaching

The vast majority of people living today have a limiting belief deep down in their subconscious mind that, as Tony Robbins said, "biography is destiny". In other words, they believe that due to genetics or past experiences they are certain to experience a certain set of future circumstances in their life. This simply is not true and is a very insidious belief that holds a lot of people back from making any kind of real progress in their life.

You Are Not Your Past
By Marko Carapic

There are many people who seemed to have the perfect predispositions to achieve great things and to be successful in their life and yet they did not do so. And there are many people who seemed destined to be unsuccessful, to fail and struggle their way through life and yet they became some of the greatest success stories and inspirations this world has ever seen.

It is not what happens to us that matters, it is how we perceive it and what we do about it. In other words, what we make it mean to us. Things have meaning only because we assign meaning to them. The only reason paper currency has any value is because we have all agreed that it does and that it can be used as a medium of exchange. The same applies to your life experiences, especially ones from the past. We all have stories we tell ourselves about why certain things happened to us in the past, what it all actually means, and how it affects our ability or inability to achieve our goals in the present. But that's all these are - stories. The thing most people don't realize is that if they simply changed the story running in their head about what really happened to them in the past, who they are, and what they are capable of moving forward, their entire perspective on life would change. Simply put, you are not your past and you can literally alter the course of your life in a complete manner by changing the beliefs you hold deep within your subconscious mind about yourself, other people, the world, and life in general.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is one of the best ways to do this. There is a technique in NLP called "Change Personal History" that allows you to change the meaning you have assigned to a past event that is affecting your present and your future. Another technique called "Parts Integration" allows you to integrate parts of yourself that may be at conflict. Consciously you may desire wealth and abundance, for example, but subconsciously you don't believe it's possible for you to attain or you're not worthy or adequate or "money is the root of all evil". Such beliefs will certainly keep wealth, abundance, money, and prosperity in general out of the realm of possibility for you until you change them.

There are no obstacles that you cannot overcome if you simply put your mind to it with a single-mindedness of purpose and a dogged, no-holds-barred determination to get things done and achieve your goals. But it all starts with a decision.

See for yourself what a real decision is:
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The Power Of Making A Real, Committed Decision

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:56:00 +0000

The Power Of Making A Real, Committed Decision | Think To Motivation Leadership Inspiration and Coaching

In speaking with a number of people about what creates real and lasting change in someone's life I've come to the conclusion that many are not aware of what actually constitutes a real DECISION. I know that I myself was not aware of this for the longest time.

The Power Of Making A Real, Committed Decision
By Marko Carapic

You see, a real decision is a commitment you make to the achievement of a particular goal without the possibility of failure in your mind. In other words, you intend to move forward with the task until it is done until you literally or metaphorically "die trying". You burn all bridges/ships and leave no path for retreat. This is what a real decision is all about.

If you say that you would "like" to have, be, or do something, or that "it would be nice if... ", you have not made a real decision but are instead making a wish list. Ask yourself what you stand to lose or gain as a result of the "decision" you have made. If it is not much, then you have not made a real decision. The universe has a knack for getting behind those who go "all in", who leave only one possible outcome in their mind and that is success. The only other "option" is utter defeat and in their mind it is not really an option of course since it would be so devastating that they probably would not be able to recover from it. The stakes are so high that they HAVE TO succeed. In other words, they have gotten to a point where they want to succeed as bad as they want to breathe. This is the point at which you know that you will be successful because you don't leave any other option in your mind.

The reason most people fail at keeping commitments after making a "decision" is that they didn't really make a commitment or a decision in the first place making it really easy to back out if things go wrong immediately after they expend a bit of effort. This will always happen, of course, as no one has ever achieved anything of greatness or true value without first going through some major obstacles. If you have a "poke it with a stick and see if it moves" approach, which most people do, then what will happen is you will "give it a shot", expend a bit of effort, see that "it" doesn't move, and give up. That's how unsuccessful people approach the decision making process.

All successful people, on the other hand, realize that success doesn't happen overnight, that it doesn't happen in isolation ("no man is an island"), and that before major success comes their way they will likely have to overcome some MAJOR obstacles which will seem like failure to most. In fact, success has a funny way of cloaking or masking itself as temporary defeat. And if we are not able to see through this to see that this is all it really is, ie. temporary, we will not be able to see that true and lasting success lies just behind it. This is why having the capability of making a real DECISION to succeed and standing by it until one has accomplished that goal is so crucial in order for us to reach the objectives we have set for ourselves instead of giving up after temporary defeat.

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Self Management - 3 Tips on How to Improve Productivity and Accomplish More (Plus Bonus)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:40:00 +0000

Self Management - 3 Tips on How to Improve Productivity and Accomplish More (Plus Bonus) It's hard for self-employed people to find motivation to do their job. This article will give you 3 tips (plus a bonus tip) on how to increase your productivity and accomplish more.

Becoming better at self-management you will become a better leader and be able to coach others to do the same.

3 Tips on How to Improve Productivity and Accomplish More (Plus Bonus)
By Damian V. Ray

I'm writing this post mostly for self-employed people. If you are an employee, there's not too much you can do.
If you have a 9-5 office job, you have to stretch those few "real work" things for 8 hours, mixing it with washroom and smoke breaks, Facebook, and checking your email every 5 minutes.

You know what's gonna happen if you finish your work in 2 hours, don't you?

Your boss is gonna say: "This is amazing! It's only 11am and you've already done so much! Here's more work for you! You are the best!"

(There's a way to make that 9-5 time more productive without doing more work, simply read The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, he is an expert on the subject.)

And if you work at some minimum wage place like coffee shop or fast food restaurant (I've done that too), your manager is not gonna let you rest for more than few minutes. You're gonna run back and forth like a hamster, but there's nothing productive in that job at all.

So, this is How to Improve Productivity for freelancers.
You know how hard it is to organize your time and accomplish some decent amount of work when all 24 hours of a day is yours and nobody is there to make you do things except yourself.

If you work from home, there are tons of distractions: TV (I had to cancel my cable at one point to physically remove this distraction from my life), food and tea (Ya, ya, another cup and another cookie), and of course, - email, Facebook, YouTube... And suddenly you feel like your place needs to be cleaned... And the weather is so great!..

You know what I'm talking about.
So, what do you do?

I tried so many different approaches.
I've tried to put myself on the 9-5 "normal people" schedule, - the WORST thing ever!
I've tried to enjoy days and work nights, - the HARDEST thing, especially when your day was amazing and the only thing you want is to go to bed with a smile on your face. Oh, sorry, - no smile because you feel guilty for not having done any work!

I've tried to work in coffee-shops, - that was a pretty successful attempt and I was working like this for few years, but 5 cups of coffee and a brownie within 4 hours, every day, is not too healthy and is not too cheap (that was my second biggest monthly expense after rent).

Then I read The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss (I actually read it 4 times) and that book gave me the most valuable tips. My productivity improved. But still, - I'm not that disciplined.
But, one very important thing that I took from Tim's book was, - we are not even suppose to work long hours.

Humans are not designed to be productive for long periods of time.
That took a huge mental mountain off my shoulders. After reading all the explanation, I realized that all my life I was feeling guilty for not working at least 8 hours a day, - which is pretty much not possible in the first place!

I could actually spend 8 hours in front of my computer, but that was mostly waste of time, - watching YouTube, reading jokes, and, again, - feeling guilty and eventually depressed.
That was the time when I almost smashed my laptop into the wall.

After reading the book, I suddenly felt relieved!
I don't have to work too much to accomplish more!
In fact, it's damaging for your mental health to spend too much time in front of your computer, feeling guilty for not being productive.

So, after few more experiments, I came up to the best combination of simple adjustments that worked amazingly great and made me feel good about myself and how much I accomplish.

Tip 1: Wake up early.
I usually wake up at 5am.
Work is not the main reason for me to do it. Besides, I don't even do work-related things every day.
(I will write another post about WHY I wake up at 5. Many people ask me about it anyway. They cannot understand why I do it when I don't have to go anywhere.)

But when I feel like doing work-related things, I wake up at 5.
I have time to exercise, have breakfast, and then finish HUGE amount of work in 2-3 hours. And guess what: It's 10am, my work is done, - and I can go out and enjoy the rest of this sunny day!

Tip 2: Plan your work.
There are many people, including Tim Ferriss, that recommend to plan your work in the evening, so tomorrow, when you start working, you know what to do and you don't slack off.

I tried that, and I tried to do it in the morning before I start working...
What I found is that it doesn't really matter when you do it.
Probably the best time to plan your work for tomorrow would be right after you finished your work for today.

But sometimes you feel tired, so you can go out, have a coffee and plan it in a coffee shop.
Again, doesn't matter when, - just Plan It!

Tip 3: Put more things on your plan than you can accomplish.
This one is very simple but took me long time to figure out.
You see, I have never EVER done 100% of what I've planned. Never!
I put, let's say, 4 things on my to-do list. And I finish 3.

Next day I put 3, and I finish 2.
And then one day I planned 7 things, and I finished 5!
Suddenly I don't feel bad for not clearing my list out: 5 out of 7 is better than 3 out of 4!

Bonus Tip: Brake things down into tiny pieces.
Imagine you are a web-programmer (like I used to be). And you start working on a new website.
Let's say, you make your plan for tomorrow:

Make database.
Make site structure.
Fill up all the content.
Test everything.
Email my client and get the money.

That sounds easy, right? Then if it's so easy, why do you feel stuck and don't know what to start from?

Try this:

Turn on my computer (1 min)
Make database:
Start the database software (1 min)
Create table "Users: UserID, UserName, UserDateOfBirth, UserEmail, UserPassword, UserActiveFlag, UserComment" (2 min)
Create table "Sales: SaleID,... " (2 min)
... create other tables...

Make site structure:

Make empty index.html file (30 sec)
Make empty contactus.html file (30 sec)
Make empty order.cgi file (30 sec)
... etc.

Make Index.html:

Copy-paste basic html5 page structure from my library (1 min)
Make page DIV structure (5 min)
... etc

And so on. Break each line of your plan into really-really tiny pieces, each piece should take maximum few minutes to do.

Benefit 1: You will never feel overwhelmed again.
Benefit 2: It'll be much easier to follow the Tip 3, - now you can put a hundred of things on your plan, but because each thing is so small, you can finish them all in few hours without even thinking about it, and then go out and enjoy your day.
Benefit 3: If you follow Tip 1 and wake up early, it will be way before afternoon.

Now everything comes together into a system:

[Day before] Make a plan and break everything down to very small pieces.
Put MORE on your plan than you think you can accomplish.
Wake up early. Don't forget to exercise.
Do every task, - do it quickly, few minutes each, without even thinking about it.
Feel like you've done enough? Stop! You're done!
Plan things for tomorrow.
Go and enjoy your day.

And if you follow it, you are going to be more productive and you are not going to feel tired or guilty.
And this is how to improve productivity, work maximum 3-4 hours a day and accomplish more than other people in 8 hours.

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Motivation To Keep Sight of Your Goals

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:11:00 +0000

Keep Sight of Your Goals - Motivation, Leadership, Inspiration, Coaching

Having your goals sets out is a great way to keep yourself motivated and inspired throughout the year. These 9 Steps to Motivation and Inspiration are a fantastic mixture of things you can do.

It is important to keep sight of your goals, but even more important to have the right goals to keep sight of.

Keep Sight of Your Goals
By Ulenda Tom

As we dive into a new year, time and again we lose focus or lose hope in our goals.
I've put together a brief summary to get you energized and keep you focused and inspired.

1. Get clear
80% of goals written down materialize. When you see your goal somewhere it energizes & keeps you inspired. Seeing it brings you closer to it emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

2. Set a Plan Of Action
Set a realistic plan. Take small steps. The big leaps will come, but the small steps are just as important. Start with one measurable action each week or day. Even if you have 100 steps to take, by just making one, your 99 steps CLOSER.

3. Measure your progress
Review your progress. This will give you concrete results and keep you motivated.

4. Visualize
Actually: feelingitize". Feel into your goal and imagine it as already yours. When you no longer feel separate from it, but rather as just the next natural step toward you you are so much closer than you know. Do this feeling exercise everyday. Imagine what it would feel like. Sound like. Smell like. Use all you senses.

5. Have fun
All work and no play makes for a dull life. It's really in the energy of what you're focusing on that brings it to you. So do something that makes your heart race.

6. Gratitude
This word cannot be used enough. Be thankful for everything you have right now, even if it's not much. By being thankful for what you already have, brings more of it into your life. Gratitude is the fastest miracle maker in the Universe.

7. Rinse, later, repeat
Don't beat yourself up if somethings isn't working. Tweak it if need be, and reward yourself for taking the time to notice what needed fixing. If you have to change your plan a little, do so.

8. Do not procrastinate
Often when we're overwhelmed, we procrastinate. The secret is to take a step back, address the fear and put one foot in front of the other. Day by day. Just keep moving.

9. Go outside
Yep, your soul love nature. Being in the true beauty of nature brings new energy into your body and takes you out of your head. Whether you go for a walk, or climb a mountain, or just lie on the grass or watch the ocean waves, you'll feel a calm wash over you and more clarity open up.

What Career Should I Choose - Do What You Like

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:47:00 +0000

After many so called failures..and believe me I have spent many years failing. I now see that failure is really success in disguise. If I had not attempted to keep getting up and trying and failing, I would not be here right now inspiring you to be the very best you can be in your own right...

What Career Should I Choose - Do What You Like

By Greta Jourdane

We all have to make a living to pay our expenses, and that may mean standing on our feet all day or slogging it out in a factory, or in retail, but this is not your true purpose, unless you are a surgeon, a doctor or a specialist of some sort. They have a very big purpose, they help people, they save lives, therefore making them a huge asset to humanity. But not everyone can be this..right? So how do we begin to contribute to a better world through that of living and working along side our true purpose?

Believe it or not there are people already who are changing the face of the world doing just this. They are doing what they like and enjoy making a living. It can't get any better than this can it? They are the people who have stepped out of their comfort zones to make it happen. There is a saying that says.. "If you keep doing the same thing as you always do, then nothing will change. Be the change you want to see in the world."

Be that person who makes the changes you want, don't wait for someone else to do it, you are that person. This is where you must leave your comfort zone - get yourself out there to be seen and heard.

You are a Leader
"Would you believe me if I told you this?" Probably not!

It seems easier to leave all that to someone else doesn't it? We are someone else, all of us are "other people." But we don't see this on a daily basis, we need to have it pointed out to us. If you have thought of an idea, or have a burning desire to accomplish something then chances are it is YOU the universe has selected! Move towards getting the right people around you and begin your journey of a lifetime to make it possible.

Most of us want BETTER! but don't know quite where to begin.
For starters, lets begin here, ask yourself what it is you would really like to do, it may be a hobby of some sort or charity work. It may be a job you have always wanted to do, or better still a business of your own.
Perhaps you have lost countless dollars on trying this & that, or been to seminars that get you all geared up to think you can retire in a year from now,, with a fast talking spiffy dressed guru standing on a platform. Yes.. Ive been there too. Thats what got me to this website, I have been one of those people who have thrown away countless dollars on share trading courses, and many others to say the least, all in the name of wanting to better my quality of life and have financial independence.

So what does this all have to do with what I do to live my purpose and function as a whole person.
After many so called failures..and believe me I have spent many years failing. I now see that failure is really success in disguise. If I had not attempted to keep getting up and trying and failing, I would not be here right now inspiring you to be the very best you can be in your own right...

Just so you don't need to spend half your life finding your true purpose as to why you are here, please allow me to elaborate just a little on why you and me are here.

We are all survivors, simply because we're here.. Before you existed as a human being with arms and legs you were a mega force of survival..yes you. You began as a being in an altered state..meaning a different state to what you are in now. You fought to penetrate the egg inside your mother's womb while the millions of others perished that state and returned back to the mega force or universal home.

You were the one and only out of millions of other mega forces that fought to get here. So in having explained this so far, can you begin to realize that you have come here as a survivor, we are all survivors, thats what we all have in common, therefore we are perfectly adaptable, having fought and survived to be here, we then begin to evolve from that state inside the womb, and we continue to do so outside of the womb, for many years.

This makes us very powerful critter's wouldn't you say? We all fought to come here to live our truest purpose., or we would have fallen away and perished in our earlier quest to get here. Is any of this making sense to you?...

Our soul knows its true purpose, even if we have forgotton, its only our minds that forget, the soul never forgets nor dies, its your mega force that drives you from your first point of survival.

So what does this all have to do with what I do to live my purpose and function as a whole person.
Some of us see our purpose at a young age..however its not that common. We usually allow others to use US as THEIR purpose for getting what they want.. say no more! an actual fact these types of people rarely have the true inner satisfaction of ever living their truth of soul purpose, and its quite a sad thing to witness.

They are under a misconception that using others as their stepping stones to gain wealth by methods of deceit, lies and fake schemes. My life's experiences have shown these types of people up to be ones whom I pity the most, because they are poorer people having had never truly seen their true purpose in value. Take for example Adolf Hilter, I think most people know of the terrible atrocities that were implemented by this one person. He was misguided into thinking he was doing the world a favour, and he never thought once about what his truest passion may have been, he may have had that little voice within, but his greed for power and control drowned out that little voice until it was gone completely. Regardless of his crimes Hitler was a very gifted and clever man but he used his that ability for detriment. Had he known his true purpose allowing that little inner voice to become louder within - his power to live his truth would have been displayed in making the world a much better place, in saving lives instead of doing away with over six million Jewish people.

We all have an inner voice, this comes from the essence of our truest most purest self. And it is never wrong, and having free will..we can choose to drown it out with denial, or we can allow it to become loud, until we do something about it, and evolve into our essence of being our own leader and helping others to reach that point.

My inner voice was there for a very long time it became louder, infact it was so loud I had to eventually listen, and Im glad I did, we can either drown it out with denial or say' okay Im listening carry on please." Im glad I decided on the latter, I now do not deny my truth and I can speak any truth with ease and no fear of being judged for it anymore.

How do I know what my purpose is where is it how do I find out?
Stop..Listen..Go!!

Just like that, STOP! what you are thinking and listen and take notice of what you are feeling about your current situation in your life. How are you living. Ask questions and answer them yourself don't involve anyone else in this exercise, the ball is in your court. You ask the hard questions and answer them YOURSELF honestly and truthfully!

Ask yourself these questions...

Am I really where I want to be?
Am I happy?
Is there anyone suffering because of how I live my life?
Are the people I currently have around me serving me and inspiring me?
Are people draining me and sucking my energy?
What childhood dreams did I have?
What happened to those dreams..where did they vanish to?
What am I good at and what have I done in the past that has brought me enjoyment and satisfaction?
What hobby would I like to take up that gives me pleasure?
Am I doing what others expect me to do and nothing for myself?
I'm sick of my current job I wish I could make money doing something I LOVE! but how? I may not be able to make money doing what I love.

My one question to the last one to you is..why not?

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Check to see what is happening in your local area. Your area is a goldmine for success, this is how it all began for me. I started taking FREE computer lessons at my local library and neighbourhood centre and now I build websites like this one, and I met like minded people how good is that? All free. Browse through your local newspaper if you get one, there are usually classes you can attend for a minimal cost that most can afford.

Book yourself in to a class or two and do this early as depending on the type of free class it is. You'll need to be quick but the goodnews is that they will normally run the same classes again later in the same year. I usually book into five or more as they begin on different dates and days in the week. I have found they take smallish numbers and that means you get a lot of attention. Take along your little notepad, sometimes they supply this, but I always take my own. This not only kickstarts you onto another path, but it your helping your helping your local community.

You can glean a wealth of knowledge from the places I have just mentioned, and turning them into a part or full time business of your own is something that can be done simply with almost zero start up costs, and no fuss. There is so much to choose from, and an excellent place to find your purpose. This where I found mine, and it was right under my nose all along, and after all the fancy seminars I had attended earlier, with it all ending up costing me thousands upon thousands of dollars. I learned the hard way about throwing away big money only to have it end in disillusion.

Last of all you can just take the bull by the horns, and present yourself in person and ask to see the manager. Speak confidently and act causally keen and tell him or her your willing to work for one month without pay. This way you are shoeing him you are not afraid of work and you are serious, he will pick up on the fact you are also reliable and steady, and you may find this is a much more exciting and more effective way to get a job.

Online Dating Emotionally Out Of Stock Men: How You Can Beat Men At Their Own Game

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It is very sad dealing with an emotionally not available man. You will never know where you stand or how they truly can feel about you. In case he's genuinely emotionally not available or is simply not that into you.

Plenty of my company is dealing with men that blow cold and warm, who supply conflicting mail messages, who chuck the ball bones every now and then just enough to keep them at bay but the relationship won't progress or go anywhere.

Unpleasant it's not advisable to take these kind of men seriously. The problem is the relationship is often too good to abandon but it is a shame to stay in. You're stuck. In either case you feel the anguish. If you are a lady expecting to get married and start a family group soon just before your reproductive years end, this can be very detrimental.

You are eager. You are confused. You are tired and exacerbated.

Sounds familiar?

Mental unavailability is true. Many men at some time or another, occasionally for no distinct reason, are dealing with this phase. When they are in this mode, there's really little you can do to alter their attitude. Words definitely won't get it done. They have to procedure their own sensations until they come out of that will state by themselves.

As a lady, it's important to identify this early enough before you get too attached to consider straight as well as do the appropriate thing. However, for most females in their 30's and 40s who are nevertheless single and have just emerge from a divorce or possibly a long-term relationship, coming across this types and relationship them -and frequently falling in love with them- will be inevitable. There are numerous of these guys out there.

Often they will let you know right out in the bat they are not trying to find anything critical but they present intense taste toward as well as because they're such charmers these women are falling for them after a while.

A number of them will do you tough but then distance themself as soon as the cure is completed.

Many will even provide exclusivity or consent to it within a heartbeat but it's obvious his heart isn't really in it. He will still creep dating or talking to some other women and actually contacting females on dating sites.

Some of them are only happy finding yourself in relationship that is otherwise stable apart from the speed to complete commitment -whatever meaning to the females concerned- is never quick enough.

Whatever the variety is, select fun staying strung along.

Many women, even though, think simply by avoiding these kind of men entirely will help defending their cardiovascular from hurt which is genuine for the most part apart from dating will be very dull as well as challenging should you discount these kind of men entirely. These guys are fun, they are able to make your day and convey smiles to your face. They generate a great firm. But then again females always desire more regardless if they have been told again and again that will relationship isn't really on the table.

Just what is a woman to complete? I supply an alternative that truly will actually increase the quality of your dating life and prepare you for the right man: my partner and i.e by using these men as your "lab rats" with which team you practice your feminine magnetism as well as relationship capabilities with guys.

Can you really acquire your emotions rather than get hooked on these kind of men? Could even get discarded get hooked if he is that great, although you have no motivation toward your pet the same way he's got no motivation toward an individual. So yeah, have a number of them simultaneously! That way you're not unwittingly in love with any particular one. Hopefully you have a number of whom you like equally, which also adore you.

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How To Succeed In Life, Business and Empower Myself To Success

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From Loser To Winner

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Sometimes we lose hope thinking that the dark clouds of melancholy will always remain in our life and we'll never see the light of happiness and delight, but life is the meaning of hope and delight. Our true happiness lies in the happiness of others and this is our real achievement.

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I dragged myself towards my last destination. Even my feet seemed reluctant to carry my weight. My heart thudded faster and faster. It was the only sign that made me realize that my soul was still within the human frame of my body. Thick and heavy clouds of melancholy hovered above my life. I was dying in bits and pieces that was really painful. I wanted to die once and for all. I stumbled on the sloppy path that led to the sea, my last destination where the furious splashy waves were waiting to engulf me and my sorrows forever. I was a loser! Yes a loser, who deserves to meet the same fate as I have chosen for myself. The word loser has a special affiliation with me through out my life. The echo of this word has never let it grip get loose on me.

Some vivid memories of the past flashed before my eyes. I could see my teacher standing at the end of the corridor, his fierce eyes fixed on me. Peeping through those steel rimmed glasses he yelled with full force" loser! David Andrew you are a loser!" Tears of agony, humiliation and helplessness trickled down my cheeks. His merciless words followed me like my shadow.

Life treated me very brutally. Whenever I tried to hold the beautiful butterflies of delight in my hands, they would fly away leaving behind the dull moths of pain and miseries. Pain has always been my close associate. In fact I learnt to live with pain. As I was a loser so I lost my parents when I was only 6 years old. Brought up in an orphanage I was deeply exposed to the sufferings of life and how it seems to be an orphan. It was a period of deprivation and desire.

To give a vent to my pent up emotions I started writing about my experiences of life and it really worked as I got both recognition and happiness, but the phase seemed too short as if only a dream that ended abruptly.
Nancy Philip came into my life like a fresh wave of cool breeze. She spread colours of rainbow in my life and illuminated it with the fragrance of her aroma. But soon my life was exposed to the wild storms of agony and misery.

One of my books was chosen for the National award and everyone including Nancy was sure that it would win the award, but as mentioned earlier, destiny has branded me with the word loser, so once again I became the most desirable victim of unfavourable fate and the award was given to another author. The intensity of this incident resulted in my separation from Nancy as she refused to spend her life with a loser. LOSER! This word pricked my heart bitterly. I was totally broken. Life has always deceived and defeated and today I decided to pay it in equal terms so I was ready to break the brutal shackles of life once and for all.

At last I was close to my death bed. I could feel the wet sand beneath my feet. The heavy waves of water were dancing in front of me. It seemed as they were celebrating the ceremony of receiving their victim and then engulfing him for ever with all his miseries and sufferings. I took a deep breath, mustered up all my courage and stepped forward to embrace the splashing roaring waves forever. "David! David!" For a moment I thought the Angel of death was calling out my name. "Look! He is the famous writer David"

The expressions in that voice brought me out of my trance and I realized that I was still alive standing on the sandy shore, the chill cold water of the sea touching my feet. I saw some young boys moving towards me along with a middle aged man. One of the boys held my hand saying" Sir are you David Andrew? You are my favourite author; I have read all your books." He said all this in one breath. The shine in his eyes told me how much excited he was to meet me. The aged man was their teacher and he told me that these young boys belong to an orphanage that my books are a source of inspiration for them. These words touched my soul like the fragrance of a fresh flower.

For the first time in life I realized that I was not a loser. In fact I was a ray of light for all the bereaved hearts. What a big mistake I was going to commit. My suicide would have snatched the shine of so many eyes. It would have destroyed the happiness of so many innocent souls.

That incident gave me a new life. I discovered the true meaning of life. Life was to live for others. I was no longer a loser. I was a winner for the first time in my life.

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The Difference Leadership Makes in Business

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Everyone has heard that strong leadership is important in company, but not just about every person understands why or how to recognize it.

Every business possesses at least one leader, but that doesn't mean that it has efficient leadership. If you need to learn the true qualities of wise leadership, the following points usually assist make it more clear.

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One of the main functions of a leader is to support and encourage other individuals. Many individuals are not natural leaders, and truth be told are not specifically self motivated. It's the case regardless of the sort of firm, company or company you are piece of. This means that most of people require a tough leader to inspire them and keep them focused on the task in front of you. That's why leadership is often the difference between success and failure. You are able to actually take a particular group of individuals and provide them a job -how they do it usually have much to do with all the leader who presented it to them. The best leaders are great at bringing out the really best qualities in men and women, while less qualified leaders evoke only so-so or terrible results.

Teamwork is a expression which is regularly revealed in company, and for wise reason. If individuals work together as a team, they perform a lot more effectively than if everybody is simply looking out for himself. Yet teamwork won't just happen by chance, or due to the fact persons are "team players." Leadership is normally at the foundation of great teamwork, as the leader knows how to motivate it. The leader will be naturally advantageous as cultivating teamwork, or he might have an effective program to bring it about. A great leader, then, may have a strong effect on large groups of individuals and how they communicate with each other.

You will observe the signs of excellent leadership everywhere in a company. There aren't that numerous "big events" in operating a company, and the results are mostly influenced by people's day to day behavior. Without the right form of leadership,you'll find that there's an evident deficiency of motivation in the way everyone behaves. Workers tend to take many sick days, or invest a lot of time making individual telephone calls or surfing the internet. By comparison, great leadership usually motivate workers to really care about their work and attempt to do their right. That's how you can spot the results of either advantageous or bad leadership in any sort of business.

No business or organization could flourish without the appropriate type of leadership. A good leader has the ability to keep the people around him focused on the task at hand, too as the bigger vision that the organization has. Leaders have an impact that trickles down to each and every detail in the organization.

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