Have you ever wanted something, but thought it was too late…that you missed your chance? Have you ever had an opportunity, but didn’t take advantage of it. Have you ever felt you tried and failed so many times that you just can’t try again? I have felt all of those things at one time or
There are worlds of possibilities and yet many of us never see them because we don’t think they are possible for us. We think things would be nice to have, or to do, but then we think, “Those thing aren’t for people like me.” Don’t waste the time you have. Start now. Make a list
Goal setting is the key that unlocks the door to positive self-esteem. The feeling of accomplishment gained through goal attainment is highly rewarding. This feeling fuels you to continue pursuing and achieving other worthwhile goals. Goals are dreams with a deadline; therefore they connect the here and now with the process of achievement. There are,
Throughout my 25+ years of public speaking and training, there is one question that I get asked more than any other. That question is “How do I say No?” Why do we have trouble with this? When we were children, we didn’t have a problem with it. It is only as we have grown older
When the nightly news is filled with the major tragedies of today, it is very hard to stay positive and upbeat. Even if these terrible things weren’t done to us or to someone we love, they still affect us. They are all around us. They are being done to people who are like us, who
"It's not good to judge a book by its cover, but do you think learners will anyway? Yes! In today's 21st Century mentality, with so many messages competing for our attention, learning content must look good enough to engage the learners from the beginning. Otherwise they will tune out before giving the content a chance.
Powerful people don't slump. They stand up straight. Good body posture makes you look confident, successful and energetic. There are many benefits to good body posture, including increased energy, improved health by aligning internal organs, and enhanced voice quality. In addition, you will look and feel more fit and self-assured. Ask someone to look at
What happens when you feel like your battery is dead and you just can't go on? Do you give up and say, "Oh well, I didn't want to go to that destination anyway?" or, "That's just my luck. I've never been able to reach my goals?" At one time or another, most of us seem
Being creative and innovative means eliminating creativity killers which can become rampant and have an adverse effect. Routines, habits, ruts! They are all brain deadening. Fear can strip you of your creativity mental dexterity and your ability to make decisions. Fear of being humiliated can discourage you from expressing who you are and giving your
Many of us undermine our confidence by trying to earn the approval of others. For some reason, we seem to think if we can get the approval of those around us, things will be better or others will take care of us. The truth is, no one but you is going to take care of
