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It can’t be done / I can’t do it This is my number one pet hate. It’s demoralising, dis-empowering and defeatist. It is such a “final” statement it leaves you no room to move. No room for imagination, no room for motivation. It basically translates to “I give up”. Sometimes it’s a sign of defiance as in “I don’t want …
Coach Mi definition motivation – a strong, persistent desire to act The word “self” is redundant because there is no other kind of motivation. All motivation comes from within. If you are motivated by something external, it’s not motivation, it’s coercion. Something external – someone or an event can start the process for you and break or drag you out of inertia but …
If you really believe in this saying, you’d be a masochist. Think about it. People use this phrase to push themselves or others through tough times, to motivate and encourage but realistically how can pain motivate? I think this belief may be the cause of many failures.
We are all guilty of procrastination in some shape or form, at one time or another, but some of us more than others. If you are reading this article, then procrastination must be having some impact on your life. Are you serious about beating procrastination or looking or more excuses to justify why you procrastinate? If you fall in the …
I don’t believe in new year resolutions. They don’t work. They are littered with words like “I should….”, “I must….” which only sets you up for failure. Resolutions often cover a range of things that we feel guilty about not having done and guilt is an unconstructive emotion. The new year is a time of hope and fresh beginnings hence …
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by all the tasks that you need to do? Did it leave you feeling completely out of control? Did it seem like the more you did, the more you were chasing your tail? This is a common scenario faced by many small business owners who have to be “jack of all trades”. You are …
Can you really shape your destiny with your thoughts? Have you ever wondered whether your thoughts can determine what happens in your life? There is a whole self-help industry based on this premise, however, the power of positive thinking isn’t a new concept. This book – “As a Man Thinketh” was written in 1902 and the author James Allen embraces …
