1. What is Goal Setting?
Goal setting is a process that helps you get clear on what you want, make an action plan to help you get there, launch into action, and persist until you reach your destination or find a better one.
Earl Nightingale put it this way, "People with goals succeed because they know where they are going. It's as simple as that."
2. Why Personal Goal Setting Works.
The first ingredient necessary for success is that you have to decide exactly what it is that you want. This is where many people stumble. They never decide what it is that they really want in life.
Once you have decided what it is that you want, the second ingredient is to determine the price you have to pay to get what you want, and then resolve to pay that price by establishing your priorities and getting to work. Many who get past the first ingredient never apply the second one. They don't understand that you have to pay the price in full before you can claim your prize. Goal Setting is a process that helps you focus your time and energy on your targets through careful and deliberate planning.
3. What is a Goal?
A goal is a well-defined target that gives you clarity, direction, motivation, and focus. Goals are tools that help you to make a positive change in your life. They eventually help form a new habit or change an existing habit.
Goals are the stepping stones to success. Look at your life today, decide what you want and then begin to make goals that will help you to get there.
Showing posts with label self confidence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self confidence. Show all posts
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Monday, 9 July 2007
Be Yourself
For the girl that has ever looked in the mirror and wished for longer hair, bigger lips, smaller ears, a thinner figure, whiter teeth, wider eyes, better make up, a prettier smile........this is for you!!
Have you ever noticed when you walk down Shop Street, or Grafton Street or any high street for that matter!? that girls all tend to dress the same? Yes there are differences of course in styles, colours, shapes etc, but everyone is trying to be someone else, trying to look like someone else, trying to fit into a mould. And do you know what the ironic thing is? You are best at being you, not being your sister, your best friend, the girl from the Rimmel advert or new TV soap.
You were made YOU and guess what? You are amazing, you are unique, you are priceless, you are treasured, you were designed, not just thrown together, you are a masterpiece. You were not an accident. You are here at this time for a reason. You are best at being you. Do not try and be anyone else, do not try and fit into a mould that was never made for you.
And sure nobody is perfect, we all have made wrong decisions and mistakes, but do not focus on them. Focus on the fact that YOU are amazing, not the person beside you, you're husband, cat, dog or best friend. YOU are amazing. Learn to like yourself and life will be so much better.
Embrace what you have. You may want a smaller figure, different family, prettier smile, and while you can change some things, others you just have to learn to accept and embrace.
Be You, because you are Beautiful.
Have you ever noticed when you walk down Shop Street, or Grafton Street or any high street for that matter!? that girls all tend to dress the same? Yes there are differences of course in styles, colours, shapes etc, but everyone is trying to be someone else, trying to look like someone else, trying to fit into a mould. And do you know what the ironic thing is? You are best at being you, not being your sister, your best friend, the girl from the Rimmel advert or new TV soap.
You were made YOU and guess what? You are amazing, you are unique, you are priceless, you are treasured, you were designed, not just thrown together, you are a masterpiece. You were not an accident. You are here at this time for a reason. You are best at being you. Do not try and be anyone else, do not try and fit into a mould that was never made for you.
And sure nobody is perfect, we all have made wrong decisions and mistakes, but do not focus on them. Focus on the fact that YOU are amazing, not the person beside you, you're husband, cat, dog or best friend. YOU are amazing. Learn to like yourself and life will be so much better.
Embrace what you have. You may want a smaller figure, different family, prettier smile, and while you can change some things, others you just have to learn to accept and embrace.
Be You, because you are Beautiful.
Friday, 29 June 2007
You Are Only As Good As Your Word
"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility." Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady
If I asked you for your outlook on life, I am sure like most people you would have many reasons why there is so much suffering, opinions on politics and probably millions of complaints about the state of the world today regarding violence, terror, disruptive youth, child prostitution, the list goes on....
It seems that we are all experts on life when it comes to talking about it but then, what are we actually DOING about following up on those words?
Are you talking about health yet continuing to smoke, overeat and doing little to take care of your own?
Are you talking about poverty and pointing a finger at 'big businesses' for their apparent un involvement to charities yet continuing to walk straight past the homeless man you pass everyday on the street?
Are you talking but doing little more than moving your lips?
Today I want to challenge is to carry out an assessment on yourself.
Take note of how many times today you talk about doing something versus actually taking action and doing it.
I think you will be surprised at the outcome!
Do not beat yourself up over the answer, just know that one of the keys to success is matching your words with your deeds.
If I asked you for your outlook on life, I am sure like most people you would have many reasons why there is so much suffering, opinions on politics and probably millions of complaints about the state of the world today regarding violence, terror, disruptive youth, child prostitution, the list goes on....
It seems that we are all experts on life when it comes to talking about it but then, what are we actually DOING about following up on those words?
Are you talking about health yet continuing to smoke, overeat and doing little to take care of your own?
Are you talking about poverty and pointing a finger at 'big businesses' for their apparent un involvement to charities yet continuing to walk straight past the homeless man you pass everyday on the street?
Are you talking but doing little more than moving your lips?
Today I want to challenge is to carry out an assessment on yourself.
Take note of how many times today you talk about doing something versus actually taking action and doing it.
I think you will be surprised at the outcome!
Do not beat yourself up over the answer, just know that one of the keys to success is matching your words with your deeds.
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Inspirational Movie
Watch this inspirational movie about a Father whose love for his son was so massive.
Tuesday, 12 June 2007
Self Confidence - How To Develop An Amazing Self Confidence
The lack of self confidence can be a paralyzing thing in life. You may want to do great things in your life but because you don't believe in yourself you actually become your own worst enemy. Here are 3 keys to developing an amazing self confidence:
Self Confidence Key #1 - Start small.
To many times people try to build their self confidence by doing something big right from the start. While this may work at times it usually has a negative result. The reason being is this, if you try something huge to build your self confidence and fail that means that you failed big. This doesn't help you to believe in yourself at all. Baby steps are usually best that way when you fall it doesn't hurt as bad. When you master the baby steps start taking bigger steps.
Self Confidence Key #2 - Create a team of support.
Don't try to build your self confidence all by yourself. You need people around you that will encourage you when times get tough or when you are feeling down. Even if the team consists of you and one other person at least you know that there is someone there that will encourage you.
Self Confidence Key #3 - Don't quit.
As long as you don't quit you will develop you self confidence. It may not be as fast as you would like it to be but even small growth is better than no growth. If you quit there is no way that you can build your self confidence. Just make a decision before you ever start that no matter how hard it get's or how long it takes, you won't stop until you develop the self confidence you want and deserve.
Self Confidence Key #1 - Start small.
To many times people try to build their self confidence by doing something big right from the start. While this may work at times it usually has a negative result. The reason being is this, if you try something huge to build your self confidence and fail that means that you failed big. This doesn't help you to believe in yourself at all. Baby steps are usually best that way when you fall it doesn't hurt as bad. When you master the baby steps start taking bigger steps.
Self Confidence Key #2 - Create a team of support.
Don't try to build your self confidence all by yourself. You need people around you that will encourage you when times get tough or when you are feeling down. Even if the team consists of you and one other person at least you know that there is someone there that will encourage you.
Self Confidence Key #3 - Don't quit.
As long as you don't quit you will develop you self confidence. It may not be as fast as you would like it to be but even small growth is better than no growth. If you quit there is no way that you can build your self confidence. Just make a decision before you ever start that no matter how hard it get's or how long it takes, you won't stop until you develop the self confidence you want and deserve.
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Success in Life - 3 Keys to Living the Life of Your Dreams
Living the life of your dreams is much more possible than you think. There are people everyday that are discovering what it takes for their dreams to become reality. You can be one of these people if you know the keys that unlock the doors to your dreams. Here are 3 of those keys that will help you live the life of your dreams.
1. Be specific.
If you just have a fantasy of what you would like you will never have it. You must be specific in the things that you want. For instance, if you want to make more money you need to be specific on how much more you want to make. Just wanted to make more money doesn’t mean anything. However, by having a specific amount in mind you are able to know what it takes to get there and set the appropriate goals to get there.
2. Improve yourself.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in your journey to success is to think that you can achieve success just the way you are. If that was the case you would already have all the success you wanted. You have to educate yourself to new levels in order to reach new levels of success.
3. Mentorship isn’t optional.
You have to have a mentor. There are too many obstacles along the way for you to do it all alone. Mentors are an invaluable part of your success. They are able to give you insight into what is needed to get the success you are going after. Plus they will help you avoid some very painful mistakes if you will follow their advice.
Jason Osborn
1. Be specific.
If you just have a fantasy of what you would like you will never have it. You must be specific in the things that you want. For instance, if you want to make more money you need to be specific on how much more you want to make. Just wanted to make more money doesn’t mean anything. However, by having a specific amount in mind you are able to know what it takes to get there and set the appropriate goals to get there.
2. Improve yourself.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in your journey to success is to think that you can achieve success just the way you are. If that was the case you would already have all the success you wanted. You have to educate yourself to new levels in order to reach new levels of success.
3. Mentorship isn’t optional.
You have to have a mentor. There are too many obstacles along the way for you to do it all alone. Mentors are an invaluable part of your success. They are able to give you insight into what is needed to get the success you are going after. Plus they will help you avoid some very painful mistakes if you will follow their advice.
Jason Osborn
Self Confidence - 3 Keys to Becoming a Person With Great Self Confidence
You have the ability to have great self confidence and do great things in your lifetime. Self confidence will help you succeed in so many areas in your life. As a matter of fact, your confidence will help you get to places that your talents alone couldn’t get you. Here are 3 keys to becoming a person with great self confidence.
1. Believe in yourself.
You have to believe in yourself. I don’t mean that you have to be arrogant or stuck up. You can still be a very humble person and believe in yourself at the same time. You have certain skills and talents that other people don’t have. You have to start believing in yourself and know that you are here to do great things.
2. Don’t make mountains out of molehills.
Whether you like it or not, there will be times in your life when you make a mistake. Guess what? Everyone makes mistakes. As long as you learn from it and allow it to make you a better person, your mistakes aren’t something to dwell on. However, if you turn your mistakes into some huge thing, you will soon start doubting yourself and before long your self confidence will start to fade. Instead, increase your self confidence by learning from your mistakes.
3. Get around other people with self confidence.
One of the best ways to increase your self confidence is to hang around people that are confident themselves. This may be intimidating at first but you sill soon find that their self confidence will start to rub off on you. You see, it hard to not become what you are always around. If you are always around insecure people you may find yourself becoming insecure. However, if you are around self confident people, you will soon find that your self confidence in increasing.
1. Believe in yourself.
You have to believe in yourself. I don’t mean that you have to be arrogant or stuck up. You can still be a very humble person and believe in yourself at the same time. You have certain skills and talents that other people don’t have. You have to start believing in yourself and know that you are here to do great things.
2. Don’t make mountains out of molehills.
Whether you like it or not, there will be times in your life when you make a mistake. Guess what? Everyone makes mistakes. As long as you learn from it and allow it to make you a better person, your mistakes aren’t something to dwell on. However, if you turn your mistakes into some huge thing, you will soon start doubting yourself and before long your self confidence will start to fade. Instead, increase your self confidence by learning from your mistakes.
3. Get around other people with self confidence.
One of the best ways to increase your self confidence is to hang around people that are confident themselves. This may be intimidating at first but you sill soon find that their self confidence will start to rub off on you. You see, it hard to not become what you are always around. If you are always around insecure people you may find yourself becoming insecure. However, if you are around self confident people, you will soon find that your self confidence in increasing.
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