Frustration, Isolation, Overwhelm
Whether you've been in business for yourself for a day or a decade, you remember that sweet feeling of freedom when you first thought, "I'm going to do this on my own. I'm going to go into business for myself."The heady exhilaration of that moment was followed by other, not... Read More
Action vs. Apathy - Feeling Powerless? Get Moving!
How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the "I don't know why I bother to keep trying, I'm going back to bed and staying there" feeling. It happens to everyone - housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders. Each and... Read More
DAMAGED
On the J-O-B. That's where I met him. Quentin Cole was his name. Everyone called him Q for short. Q was an extremely attractive man. He was 6'2", had the waviest-curliest-jet-black hair that you ever saw. This man had the deepest dimples, hazeliest of green eyes, and a physique to... Read More
Change - The Skill Of Adapting To The Inevitable
Change your thoughts and you change your world. -Norman Vincent PealeNot surprising, one of the core reasons that hinder us from the realization our innermost goals and desires is our inability to be flexible.Sad, but true! We do everything we can to eliminate any type of potential suffering in our... Read More
Optimistic Vs Pessimistic
Studies have shown that on average an optimist will have a longer, healthier and a more fulfilled life then a pessimist.In 1980 a study was carried out which monitored 122 men who had a heart attack. After eight years, 21 of the 25 most pessimistic patients had died. But only... Read More
Get Up and Do!
The motivation to change my oil came the other day when I turned the key in my car's ignition. It coughed wearily, and there was an ominous clicking sound where the engine should have chimed in. Then there was a brief flashing of several lights on the dash. One of... Read More
Motivation: 3 Keys to Lasting Change
David Bowie once sang, "Ch-ch-changes, tryin' to face the strain."There are times in life when trying to change can be a strain. If you are like most folks, you have tried to change something in your life. And, like most folks, may have found yourself frustrated when you were unable... Read More
Action Rules - Just Get Started!
'Action Rules!' in the Getting Goals Game. It is the number one most important step to achieving your greatness.Having second thoughts? Trouble getting started? Stalled on a plateau? Spinning your wheels trying to get going again?Just get Started. Goal Setting and Planning is necessary, but 'Action Rules' when it comes... Read More
How to Use the Power of Words to Your Benefit - Part II
A friend of mine read the article, How to Use the Power of Words to Your Benefit, and dryly made the comment, "So what?"At first it didn't concern me, but a few days later I began thinking about his comment. I had obviously not made the point clear, and therefore... Read More
Christian Gladiators? Athletics as a Metaphor for the Christian Lifestyle
When Paul first arrived in Corinth in the middle of his second missionary journey, Acts 18:2-3 reports that he joined Aquila and Priscilla in the occupation of making tents. This fits in well with what Paul himself wrote at about that same time. For example, in 1 Thess. 1:9, he... Read More
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Motivation: If Today Were the Last of All Days
"If today were the last of all days........" - Marilyn... Read More
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone - Before Its Too Late
Think about what you're doing each day and ask yourself... Read More
The Most Courageous People in the World
Who are the most courageous people in the world? Armed... Read More
How To Be Motivated To Create The Life Of Your Dreams
When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better... Read More
All Talk And No Action; So Let It Be Written; So Let It Be Done!
It is so important to know how to motivate ourselves... Read More
Ambitiously Pursuing Your Own Self
(Excerpted from The Power of Ambition series)What is the origin... Read More
Who Is The Inner Critic?
The inner critic is that voice inside your head that... Read More
Habit Change--Six Steps to Success
As every New Year approaches, many of us are doing... Read More
How to Use the Power of Words to Your Benefit - Part II
A friend of mine read the article, How to Use... Read More
Cure Your Burnout!
Do you ever get those Sunday night blues? Dreading the... Read More
Self Confidence: How To Build Your Confidence In Three Simple Steps
To Feel Confident ? A C TA new, more exciting... Read More
Questions for the Game of Life
"If you could eliminate one day from your past so... Read More
The Magic of Success is Actually a Law Set in Motion. Finding it is Quite Simple
Building Energy Around your Investment!For a century or more men... Read More
Can One Person Increase Motivation in Another Person?
The answer is yes, of course, right? People motivate other... Read More
Raising The Bar
One of the most popular events in the Olympics is... Read More
The Power Of The Brain
THE BRAINThe Brain is the instrument of the mind, the... Read More
The Solutions to Lifes 10 Biggest Problems!
Every day clients tell me about their problems, often in... Read More
Sow the Seed - See the Harvest
The story is told of two boys who were walking... Read More
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
Lately, I've become super sensitive to the amount of excuses... Read More
Walk In The Light
It was a mild October night, weeks after the horrific... Read More
The Reason Nothing Happens - Is Because Nothing Is Happening!
I hear many clients declare how boring and stagnant their... Read More
Courage Is A Gift
"It is not what happens to you, but how you... Read More
What You Can Do About Procrastination
Goals stalled? Always running behind? Stuck in a rut?Procrastination means... Read More
Three Fs and a Challenge
It's no secret that life is a tricky animal to... Read More
A Quick Observation of the Low Class
We can all learn a valuable lesson about the types... Read More
Self-care Isnt Being Selfish
When was the last time you truly relaxed? Do you... Read More
Action vs. Apathy - Feeling Powerless? Get Moving!
How many times have you felt truly defeated by the... Read More
Motivation: The Cure for Complacency
Q. I've always tried to work hard enough to provide... Read More
What is Success?
Everyone wants success. People talk about setting goals and positive... Read More
Trust Your Intuition!
How many times have you been faced with a decision... Read More
Hold That Elevator!
As Prince, or whatever his name is now put it... Read More
How To Become More Patient
"Lord give me patience ? and hurry!"Have you ever prayed... Read More
Instant Willpower
We've all heard people say "I have a system". Ever... Read More
Making Things Happen
We are all given the tools, but it is up... Read More
Are Your Dreams A Day Late And A Dollar Short?
One of the greatest challenges facing our ever intensive quest... Read More
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Recently a person attended one of my goal setting seminars... Read More
A Turning Point
19 years ago, I was a young working mother at... Read More
Nothing Ever Stays The Same
Nothing ever stays the same. On the one hand we... Read More
How To Get Motivated When You Have An Off Day
What can you do on days like these? Is there... Read More
L-I-V-E-- 12 Steps to Living Your Life
Many of us only inhabit our lives- we do not... Read More
Passion and Purpose
Who are we, standing here on this planet, looking for... Read More
Whatever Happened to You?
Whatever happened to all the dreams? The wants, the desires,... Read More
Motivtion: The Power of Responsibility
One of the things I've noticed about successful people is... Read More
Live Life with Gusto
Life is a gift; live it with gusto everyday. Don't... Read More
Have A Crack!
For everyone the New Year is now in full swing.... Read More
Being Genuinely Curious
Yesterday at the dinner table, my eleven-year-old daughter asked me,... Read More
Develop Guts to Achieve Glory
It is just amazing the amount of people who don't... Read More
Tips To Get Motivated and Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination is a complicated behavior that affects all people to... Read More
Overcoming the Fear of Getting Started
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.... Read More
I?ll Do It In A Minute... Or Maybe I Won?t
'Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of... Read More
The Doomsday Device ... The physical Brain In Action
Our physical brains quickly and easily handle mundane sequences of... Read More
Back to Boot Camp
You know, whenever you are going to make a major... Read More
Procrastination
Allow me to start this with a quote:To think too... Read More
Are Millionaires and PhDs Really Smarter? The Answer May Surprise You!
I've had a vast array of job experiences. While in... Read More
How to Stay Motivated Day In and Day Out
Staying motivated requires a daily ritual.In other words, motivation is... Read More
How to Stay Motivated - Part 1
As a "Motivation Trainer" for over 20 years, I have... Read More
Courage
"Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up... Read More
How to Make it Big In Spite of Your Challenges
Imagine for a moment it's five years from now and... Read More
The Art of Wastebasketry
Are your filing cabinets stuffed so full that it's difficult... Read More
Gremlins! Time to Take Control
It is a wonder we can function at all. Each... Read More
Time Management - Finding Some Personal Time
Personal time or relax time is often why people want... Read More
Resistance Is Natural - but Not Helpful - in Times of Change
Here are five feelings we all experience in changing times.... Read More
Nothing More Than Feelings
"How are you Inventing Your Life Today?" ? the lead... Read More
Elements of Change
The key to achieving more than you currently are, no... Read More
Motivation: The Power of Celebration
Cherish Enthusiasm Live with passion Excitement Belief Rejoice Attitude and... Read More
Under The Guise of Care and Concern
These words came up powerfully for me these past few... Read More
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