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I love the word “oops.” It just feels good. And it sounds kind of funny — like comic book-y funny, doesn’t it? Oops! Even a little musical with that upward lilt at the end. I was thinking about what power there really is in that tiny word. Choosing oops as a response sends you in [...]
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If you’re looking to mentors, inspirational speakers or books for motivation, you’re looking in the wrong places. Here’s a short video on what I’ve discovered about getting motivated. Today I want to share some more thoughts about motivation. The big secret is that motivation is already here. You don’t have to go somewhere else to [...]
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(If you’d rather listen, turn up your speakers and click the arrow.) When it’s hard to get started, finding incentive can turn into a huge project in itself. Know what I mean? Now you’ve got another thing on your to-do list: Dig up a way to get motivated. Well, I’ve discovered a secret: If I [...]
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Sometimes the surest way to stay frozen is to wait to feel motivated. Here’s a short video about my thoughts on that. Enjoy! What do you think? Let us know by leaving a comment.
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When you’re moving forward, it’s so helpful to acknowledge little changes along the way — no matter what you’re doing. Otherwise, it’s too easy to get discouraged. Or you feel like you have to scold yourself to keep moving. I think that’s why people turn to the “boot camp” approach of staying motivated. All they [...]
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Do you ever get really excited about a project, get the detailed plans lined out, find the people you want to help you? You’re all jazzed about it and really on a roll… And suddenly you’re dragging your feet. All kinds of reasons are showing up to do it later, slow your timeline, change your [...]
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This is a question that comes up a lot for clients– maybe not in those exact words or with that clarity. Often not even at a conscious level. But the question is there in some form. Not having an answer to that question might create fear, which can keep you holding onto inner junk — [...]
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Some days you’re more motivated than others – to really get into your work or your project. When your enthusiasm is drooping a little, it’s not always clear what the cause is. Last week you were really charged up to move on that project. Today, however, is another story… What’s The Deal? Lack of motivation [...]
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It’s easy to define where you don’t want to be — what you want to get rid of. Maybe you want to get rid of some weight. Or anxiety when you talk with prospects. Or your lack of focus at work. We all have something we want to get rid of. But where do you [...]
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Since I’ve been writing about getting away from blaming yourself, I thought it might be good to offer ideas of what to do instead. What’s the flip side of self-blame? According to the thesaurus, the opposite of blame is applaud, commend, praise, and thank. So how can you do that for yourself? Well, here’s one [...]
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