Most of us are guilty of taking advantage of this time thief: Procrastination. Minutes slip away into hours and before you know you’ve been robbed of almost an entire day. Unfortunately, once this time is gone, it is far too late to consider recapturing those hours you lost. Excuses for procrastination Rationalization is often a good “excuse” for procrastination. Rationalization comes in a number of forms too; most of them seem good at the time. For example “I didn’t get to (whatever) because (a) my child was sick, (b) I couldn’t find the right file…
Looking on the bright side We’ve all had days when nothing seems to be going right. We don’t feel well, the car wouldn’t start, or you get to work and find a pile of tasks on your desk you simply do not want to do. It’s hard to remain hopeful and confident when everyone seems to be raining on your parade. Looking on the bright side however, chances are that nothing is hopeless. Failure isn’t an option Those of us who have self-confidence know that we simply don’t accept failure as an option. While this…
When faced with obstacles, get motivated….. Too frequently when we are faced with challenges, we run and hide or we stop what we are doing and become paralyzed with doubts. There is little doubt that when life throws us an unexpected curve-ball, it can be devastating. This holds true in our personal lives and in our business lives. However, if we take those obstacles and turn them into opportunities, there may be no end to what we can accomplish! Staying motivated Most of us can plug our way through anything if we are finding measures…
Get your day off to a good start There are two types of people: those that deal with mornings well and the others – well, not so well! If you are one of those who don’t deal with mornings well, you might be wondering if there is some way to improve your outlook. Let’s face it, not all of us are going to jump out of bed and look forward to getting started ever day. However, there are some things that you can do that can make you more willing to wake up and get…
The Law of Attraction is a concept central to how our lives and existences play out. Basically, it says that “like” things attract, that based on frequencies, different things can “vibrate” at the same rate and because of this move closer to each other. How does this affect you? You can use it to make changes in your life by making choices and moving forward on the basis that these things will move to you as you attract them. The entry in Wikipedia for the Law of Attraction is very interesting as a starting point…