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		<title>Finally, Achieve The Goals You Set!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne Roibu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, we just don't know enough about what we are trying to achieve.  Stuart Wilde]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Joanne Roibu</div>
<p>Sometimes, we just don&#8217;t know enough about what we are trying to achieve.  Stuart Wilde</p>
<p>If I had a penny for each time clients ask the question&#8230;.</p>
<p>What do I need to do to guarantee my goal achievement?</p>
<p>Get Clear, Get Clear, Get Clear&#8230; Crystal Clear about what you want to achieve.  This step is often the one that most prospective clients think they have mastered but really have not. When they arrive at my office, they are surprised to find out that in fact they weren&#8217;t clear at all about what they want to achieve.  </p>
<p>Yes, but how do you know if you are clear?</p>
<p>Start by asking yourself a few simple questions.<br />
Can you succinctly state what it is that you want?  Can you explain why you want this?<br />
How will you feel when you&#8217;ve achieved your goal?   </p>
<p>The all time favorite goal that a lot of people have is to be rich.  Excellent. What is rich to you?  Is it having $10,000, $1,000,000 or $100,000,000?  Or maybe it is being able to take 3 holidays a year in 5 star hotels. Or traveling the world.  </p>
<p>Next, ask yourself why you want this. Let&#8217;s say that you&#8217;ve established that rich, to you, means having $1,000,000.  Ok. Why do you want this $1,000,000?  I am sure that you do not want to simply amass bank notes.  What do you want this money for?  Is it that you want to exchange the money for luxury vacations, or to become debt free, or buy the home you always dreamed of&#8230;go ahead, you fill in the blanks. </p>
<p>What&#8217;s next&#8230; now that you know What you want and Why?</p>
<p>Once you determine exactly why you want to achieve your goal, establish how achieving this goal makes you feel. This part is always very enlightening.  Ask yourself what your life will be like. Picture it if you are visual, feel it if you are sensory, or think it if you have a more cognitive nature.  The point is get to the essence of why you want what you want.  </p>
<p>What is Essence?</p>
<p>Let me first say that this step is as critical as the ones before, because, you see, the essence is the crucial, and often unchanging, element of what you want to achieve. You must take the time to really feel the essence of what the goal achieved represents for you.</p>
<p>You know that doing what you&#8217;ve always done gets you more o what you already have&#8230;undesirable result.</p>
<p>Go ahead. Take this different approach and ask yourself:<br />
1) What do I want?<br />
2)  Do I really want it? Why do I want it?<br />
3) What is the unchangeable, unique element of how achieving this goal will make me feel?</p>
<p>You are reading this article, so I don&#8217;t need to convince you that you are ready to have a different outcome. </p>
<p>To Your Continued Success and Passion!<br />
LifeMasteryGuide</p>
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		<title>Change Your Point Of View To Change Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elias Maseko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars."- Frederick Langbridge, A Cluster of Quiet Thoughts. Here's how optimists are in action and researches that back up why it really pays to be an optimist:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Elias Maseko</div>
<p>&#8220;Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars.&#8221;- Frederick Langbridge, A Cluster of Quiet Thoughts. Here&#8217;s how optimists are in action and researches that back up why it really pays to be an optimist:</p>
<p><img src="http://appliedknowledgematters.com/wp-content/themes/seashore-10/img/motivation2.gif" align="left" alt="positive motivation" />Try placing Frog A in a pot of boiling water. What happens? He twerps! He jumps off! Why? because he is not able to tolerate sudden change in his environment &#8211; the water&#8217;s temperature. Then try Frog B: place him in the lake warm water then turn the gas stove on. Wait till the water reaches a certain boiling point. Frog B then thinks &#8220;Ooh it&#8217;s a bit warm in here&#8221;.</p>
<p>Optimists tend to focus on and plan for the &#8216;problem&#8217; at hand. They use &#8216;positive reinterpretation.&#8217; In other words, they most likely reinterpret a negative experience in a way that helps them learn and grow. Such people are unfazed by bad situation, they perceive it is a challenge and try harder.</p>
<p>Some people won&#8217;t say &#8220;things will never get better,&#8221; &#8220;If I failed once, it will happen again&#8221; and &#8220;If I experience misfortune in one part of my life, then it will happen in my whole life.&#8221;</p>
<p>Optimism seems a socially desirable trait in all communities. Those who share optimism are generally accepted while those who spread gloom, panic and hysteria are treated unfavorably.</p>
<p>Optimists are healthier and live longer. Medical research has justified that simple pleasures and a positive outlook can cause a measurable increase in the body&#8217;s ability to fight disease.</p>
<p>So why not be an optimist today? And think positively towards a more fulfilled life.</p>
<p>The creative notions</p>
<p>So how do you unleash your creative thinking? Well, the first thing is to become a human leech. No, we&#8217;re not talking about just sucking the blood out of every living being available, we&#8217;re saying that you should take in as much knowledge and learning you can find. Read everything available &#8212; good and bad, and keep your mind open to the infinite possibilities of the universe. The more you know, the more you&#8217;ll want to know, and the more your faculty of wonder will be exercised. Prepare to be amazed at little facts that add a bit of color into your life.</p>
<p>Try something new everyday and let your experiences broaden your perspective. Explore a new district in your neighborhood. Spend an afternoon in a museum to which you&#8217;ve never been before. Chat up someone on the bus. Open up to the people around you. As you thrust yourself out of your comfort zone more and more each day, your sense of adventure grows and so does your zest for life. Think about it. When was the last time you did something for the first time? If it&#8217;s been a while, I tell you, you&#8217;ve been missing out on a whole lot of experiences that could&#8217;ve added to your growth, emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Why don&#8217;t you try bungee jumping today? Not only will you learn, but you will also have plenty of stories to share, enabling you to practice your storytelling skills and making you the life of the party.</p>
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		<title>5 Reasons To Know Why Motivational Quotes Are So Interesting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connor V. James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article contains 5 tips about motivational.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Connor V. James</div>
<p>The following article contains 5 tips about motivational.</p>
<p><img src="http://appliedknowledgematters.com/wp-content/themes/seashore-10/img/motivation.gif" align="left" alt="positive motivation" />It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 5 tips are useful reminders &#8211; especially where Motivational Quotes is concerned.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s always worth digging a little deeper for Motivational resources online as there is a lot of great stuff out there.</p>
<p>Do you remember the story of the caboose that was desperately trying to make it over a very large hill?  He kept telling himself repeatedly, &#8220;I think I can, I think I can.&#8221;  When you start feeling overwhelmed or defeated, tell yourself aloud these same words.  While it may seem a little awkward at first, stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself, &#8220;I think I can, I think I can.&#8221;  You might even change the words to, &#8220;I know I can!&#8221;</p>
<p>No matter what your goal for success, you should set aside some time to study.  If you want to be a successful hair stylist, study different styles, colors, and trends.  If you want to be a veterinarian, study animals.  Whatever your success, take time to read, research, and ask many questions.  You should also consider volunteering at the local beauty school or hair salon or your veterinarian&#8217;s office.  Ask if you can follow them around for a day or two and without getting in the way, observe, and ask questions.</p>
<p>Whatever your idea of success, take it one-step further.  Stretch your mind and reach just one-step higher than you thought you could reach.  If you were going to open an ice cream store, offering 30 flavors, go one more step and make it 31.  Okay, you get the idea.</p>
<p>When children do something great, parents will reward them with something nice, whether a kind word of encouragement or a new toy.  When people do well in their job, they get raises.  As you surpass your milestones, reward yourself.  Treat yourself to something nice &#8211; a new dress, a new fishing pole, whatever you like, be sure to award yourself for a job well done.</p>
<p>You need to have determination.  With good intentions, there may be a close friend or family member that feels it would be better if you focused your attention in another direction.  Uphold your unstoppable attitude, determined to succeed.</p>
<p>5 hints and tips about motivational are more than enough, don&#8217;t you think?</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to look for further tips from me &#8211; especially about Motivational Quotes and other similar topics. Once you start looking for them, you can&#8217;t help but find them!</p>
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		<title>Subliminal Positive Motivation Messages Hypnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Green</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The power of conversational hypnosis allows the hypnotist to influence people using a casual but powerful type of conversation.  By utilizing everyday language, the hypnotist can control a situation to produce an hypnotic trance in a subject and elict a desired response or action. Conversational hypnosis is a multi-faceted instrument, making it an effective skill anyone can use in business or everyday situations.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Subliminal Messages Hypnosis</strong></p>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Scott Green</div>
<p>The power of conversational hypnosis allows the hypnotist to influence people using a casual but powerful type of conversation.  By utilizing everyday language, the hypnotist can control a situation to produce an hypnotic trance in a subject and elict a desired response or action. Conversational hypnosis is a multi-faceted instrument, making it an effective skill anyone can use in business or everyday situations.</p>
<p>You can gain the ability to control people&#8217;s opinions of you and reactions to you through the power of conversational hypnotism. This gives you the means to predict and also to manipulate their behavior. Conversational hypnosis lets you take control of your everyday interactions.</p>
<p>Speakers and advertisers can easily use this subtle form of hypnosis to manipulate the emotions of their subject. This casual technique is often used by advertising consultants, professional marketers, and motivational speakers. The subjects&#8217; reactions are controlled through the power of conversational hypnosis so that they never even know that they have been hypnotized.</p>
<p>Conversational hypnotism is actually a very common occurrence. For instance, you may have seen a commercial on TV and a few days later found yourself gravitating to the product you saw and purchasing it despite no advance plan to buy it. Or, have you ever heard a speech by a public speaker and felt hopeful about yourself and your potential? How about a conversation with a salesman convincing you that you should buy what he is selling even though when he first approached you, you were not that interested? All of these situations are examples of the power of conversational hypnosis.</p>
<p>Anyone who is willing to commit to the time it takes to learn conversational hypnosis will be able to practice it. This is a skill that, though it doesn&#8217;t require a professional license to practice, can benefit both your work and home life. If you have been seeking a way to change the way people interact with you, the answer may just be in learning this technique.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to know more regarding the power of conversational hypnosis, why not look into it right away? You can find lots of texts and classes on the subject if you search on the Net, or you can check it out in your neighborhood library. Go ahead and start learning this highly effective technique. You&#8217;ll notice an amazing change in your relationships with people once you&#8217;ve mastered conversational hypnosis.</p>
<p>By simply utilizing the power of conversational hypnosis, it will become possible for you to be the most popular person at work, manipulate the way other people look at you, or have the love of your dreams fall head over heels in love with you. When you use words to influence humans on a subconscious level, anything is possible.</p>
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<p><strong>Life Quotes</strong></p>
<p>Quotes about living life to the fullest.</p>
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		<title>Inspirational Quotes for Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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A relaxed collection of positive thinking quotes to inspire and motivate.

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<p>A relaxed collection of positive thinking quotes to inspire and motivate.</p>
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		<title>Positive Motivation-Life is Ahead</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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You find yourselves in a rut, you simply need the motivation to tackle the everyday chores. 
Don’t treat it like it’s the most difficult task in your life, be positive and just get started. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://appliedknowledgematters.com/wp-content/themes/seashore-10/img/motivation.gif" align="left" alt="positive motivation" /> Do you find yourself hesitant in the <strong>pursuit of your dreams</strong>? </p>
<p><strong>You find yourselves in a rut</strong>, you simply need the motivation to tackle the everyday chores. </p>
<p>Don’t treat it like it’s the most difficult task in your life, <strong>be positive and just get started</strong>. </p>
<p>Life is ahead, at times we all need a gentle push to <strong>get started in the right direction</strong>. </p>
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		<title>Positive Motivation-Life&#8217;s Little Lessons</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Inspirational Video &#8211; Life&#8217;s Little Lessons

This is an excellent video for romantic motivation, I found it browsing the other day and thought I would share.

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<p>This is an excellent video for romantic motivation, I found it browsing the other day and thought I would share.</p>
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		<title>Positive Motivation &#8211; Why Does A Person Procrastinate?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of different that can cause to fail in their lives one of them being that the procrastinate far too much.  Unfortunately procrastination can be so severe for some people that it prevents them from achieving what they want by placing obstacles of their own making in their way.  It is through procrastination a person will choose a particular path to travel in their results which will not allow them to achieve their desired goals.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Procrastination &#8211; Why Does A Person Procrastinate?</strong></p>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Allison Thompson</div>
<p><img src="http://appliedknowledgematters.com/wp-content/themes/seashore-10/img/blogdirectory.gif" align="left" alt="positive motivation" /> There are a number of different that can cause to fail in their lives one of them being that the procrastinate far too much.  Unfortunately procrastination can be so severe for some people that it prevents them from achieving what they want by placing obstacles of their own making in their way.  It is through procrastination a person will choose a particular path to travel in their results which will not allow them to achieve their desired goals.</p>
<p>Unfortunately although you may not realize it, but you could actually be a procrastinator yourself.  In this article we provide you with some pointers which will help you to identify and hopefully understand what procrastination is and whether you actually are one yourself.</p>
<p>1.	For the 20% of people who have identified themselves as being chronic procrastinators will know that it is a particular lifestyle and is going to intrude into all aspects of their life.  For these particular people leading what would be considered a normal kind of life is very difficult.</p>
<p>2.  Many people who tend to procrastinate do not actually have problems in managing the time they have available to them.  What they actually find difficult to do is calculate just how much they will need in order for them to complete a particular task.</p>
<p>3.  There are some people who believe that a procrastinator is actually born with their problem and this is not so.  For many the problem will evolve over the years and will be related to the kind of upbringing they have had as well as how they interact with others.  For example if a child is brought up by parents who are very controlling then the likelihood of them becoming a procrastinator is greatly increased.  Simply because they will not have the chance to learn how to deal with situations and problems that any normal child would have to do.</p>
<p>4.  A lot of people who procrastinate will generally consume more alcohol than those that don&#8217;t.  This is simply because they use it as a way of helping them to avoid their problems and as a crutch to help them get through the worse times.</p>
<p>5.  Quite a few people who like to procrastinate more than what would be considered to be normal will look at ways of distracting themselves from the task in hand.  Often rather than dealing with the task that needs to be dealt with they will look to do something that is much simpler and therefore easier for them to complete.  This then helps to alleviate the feelings of guilt they may have because they were not able to achieve the goals where the original task was concerned.  Often they will avoid carrying out the much more difficult task because they do not feel they have the skills to complete correctly.</p>
<p>Yet for those who have identified that they do procrastinate there are certain things that they can do which can help them to make changes and fight procrastinating.  Although it is important that when looking for ways to prevent yourself from procrastinating that the changes you make will take time to help you.  A person can undergo cognitive behavioral with a trained therapist as a way of making the necessary changes in their lives as well as to understand better why the procrastinate.</p>
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<div class='uawlinks'>If a person wants to succeed they will need willpower, this is certainly true for those who procrastinate. However through our site <a href="http://overcomingprocrastinationnow.com">Overcoming Procrastination Now</a> a person will be able to find lots of help and advice on how to deal with this particular problem and improve their lives.</div>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out this video I watched, it was perfect for Positive Motivation!</p>
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		<title>Business Coaching: Jumpstart Your Career</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Purdy</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-style: italic" class="uawbyline">by George Purdy</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t get a business coach because you need one. No one really needs a coach, but industry leaders decide to hire one because they understand that a coach&#8217;s help can increase their productivity and give them a competitive edge.</p>
<p><img border="0" vspace="3" align="left" width="160" src="http://appliedknowledgematters.com/wp-content/themes/seashore-10/img/motivation2.gif" hspace="3" alt="Positive Motivation" height="308" />If you own your own company, you have the perfect place to utilize the counsel and guidance your business coach provides you. Maybe you are considering expanding your firm, but you need help in getting started. Maybe you are one of those people who prefer employment as business managers. Maybe you feel like you&#8217;re drowning in dozens of little details and you need assistance with establishing your priorities. An experienced and trustworthy business coach can help you to identify your personal goals and can guide you towards reaching them.</p>
<p>Poise and confidence are necessary to business success. Business coaching can show you what you&#8217;re doing wrong and help you correct your mistakes. A good business coach can help you learn new habits and feel more positive about yourself and the way you&#8217;re running your business, giving you the self-assurance you need to succeed.</p>
<p>A business coach brings a fresh perspective to your business, one that can offer impartial advice without a hidden agenda. Coaches aren&#8217;t compensated according to a balance sheet, so they aren&#8217;t going to fire your valued employees or implement Draconian cost-cutting measures. Helping you achieve your goals is their only concern. Coaching is a joint venture. Your coach will help you set goals and give you the help you need to achieve them.</p>
<p>Some coaches will only work with a business owner for a few weeks, if the business owner just needs a specific services such as devising a marketing plan. However, many business coaches are hired for months or even years. The length of a coach&#8217;s contract should depend on how you intend to work with the coach, the goals you have in mind, and the frequency of meetings with your coach. You will want to work together with your coach for a longer period of time if your goals are expansive than if your goals are fairly modest.</p>
<p>You are the only one who can decide if getting a coach for your business is the right decision. Coaching is a collaborative effort, with the coach teaching you to assess both your strengths and weaknesses and giving you advice to take your business to its maximum potential. A small investment could be a wise choice for your business with all the training, motivation, guidance and mentoring you will receive from a professional business coach. Thus we can state that business coaching can have a positive impact on financial companies.</p>
<p>When you own your own business, a business coach is a valuable asset; he or she will be able to enable you to reach your goals. Business coaches help individuals to become good business managers by teaching business expansion tactics, providing sound advice and guidance, and by aiding you in prioritizing. If you do not believe in yourself, you are certain to fail in the corporate world. However, quality business coaching can identify your weak spots and improve your strong points. The end result is an individual that can deal with any situation that might arise. The effect of coaching on financial companies is unquestionably a positive one.</p>
<p style="font-style: italic" class="uawabout">About the Author:</p>
<p class="uawlinks">George Purdy is an acknowledged expert on <a href="http://www.best-coaching.org/business-coaching/">business coaching</a>. He wrote many articles on this subject and is a well-known public speaker. Look for more great articles and resources at <a href="http://www.best-coaching.org">coaching</a>.</p>
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