Eliminating Suffering

Today, I let go of suffering and focus on the joy of accomplishment.

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Avoiding Stagnation

I am a fully functional being with the ability to handle set-backs and errors. Knowing that makes me stronger and happier.

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Understand the Rules of the Universe: Motivational Monday Memo

The “Rules of the Universe” cannot be broken nor changed. Complaining about them will not help. Instead, learn them and use them wisely.

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Guest Post: Motivational Exercises for Weight Loss

Motivation in any form can keep you energized and move your goals in the direction of weight loss. The key point here is to be really consistent in your work out regime. When we start going to the gym, we are usually very excited and motivated, but slowly the motivation part fades away and it becomes like a heavy routine task. It is a challenge to keep yourself motivated and you should keep few key points in mind.

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Excellent or Perfect?

Attaining excellence lets us evolve to new levels. Chasing perfection however, leads us to a frustrated place of stagnation. Excellence is much more forgiving, and allows us to learn from those areas in which we currently lack. It inspires us to reach further.

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Being Honest with Yourself

After a heated argument, my dear husband gave in and we replaced the garage door opener instead of trying to fix it. We had a long talk once he’d calmed down and I stressed the importance of honesty with oneself. I used myself as an example: I love to run but I’m not ready to attempt a marathon.

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Never Too Late to Start Again

Today, I will re-commit myself to something I want that I had previously stopped pursuing. I will take one small step. I will congratulate myself for my persistence. I am proud of the fact that I keep going.

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Video: Think Big

This is a great video about thinking about what you CAN do, rather than what it seems like you cannot.

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Monday Motivational Memo: Overcoming Resistance to Change

Rarely – if at all – does anyone WANT to change. The results of the change are what actually motivate us. Keep your focus on those.

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Overcoming the Negative

It’s impossible to go through life without experiencing negativity. A cheating spouse, a horrible boss, a conniving friend or family member; the list is endless, and we’ve all had at least one negative experience in our lives. It’s important, however, that we overcome those negative people and experiences so that we can learn, move on, and live.

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Calibrating Your Thought Compass: What Thought Feels Better?

A basic premise in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is that each of us has our own unique perception of reality created by using our senses – what we see, hear, feel, smell and taste. The very thoughts being calibrated by the Thought Compass are represented to ourselves via these same senses.

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Monday Motivational Memo: Focus on Success

It’s almost always frustrating when we compare where we are to where we want to go. It’s better to compare where you are to where you started. That way, you’ll see the progress.

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Monday Motivational Memo: Setting Realistic Goals & Resolutions

The problems with New Year’s resolutions are that most people aren’t really committed to them but feel they “should” make them because everyone else is; or they are committed to them but they make them too large and unwieldy.

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