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“make that change come true”

April 17, 2009 1 Comment

“Everyone can think of the one thing that would make life better for them. But people are not so quick to answer the second question: ‘What are you doing to make that change come true’.” Catherine Pulsifer What have you done today to reach your goal? Nothing? How about for the whole week? If you ...

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Be the ‘New Kid’ Any Time in Your Life

April 14, 2009 3 Comments

When you were a kid, did you ever have to move and go to an entirely new school? Being the new kid is tough, but there is one plus side. Most people who become the ‘new kid’ end up using the situation to completely reinvent themselves. For instance, you may have been teased for your ...

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“do what you have to do”

April 10, 2009 No Comments

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher It really is that simple. You want to become a fireman? Go through the steps to become one. This can be said for all goals. If you don’t actually take the action to achieve your ...

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7 Things to Do Today to Reach Your Goal

April 7, 2009 2 Comments

Sometimes it’s easier to think of the small steps, rather than the big picture. A large goal can seem daunting if you only think of the end result. What can you do today? Even something small, yet related to your goal, can help you get ever closer to who you truly want to be. 7 ...

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Visualize Your Goals

April 6, 2009 No Comments

The more concrete your goals are, the easier they are to achieve. For instance, if you want better fitness, you could have a goal of ‘lose weight.’ While that’s a fine goal in general, it’s not very descriptive or concrete. It doesn’t really say how you’re going to lose the weight. Instead, you could say, ...

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Get What You Want and Enjoy It

April 3, 2009 No Comments

“There are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind has achieved the second.” Logan Pearsall Smith I’ve heard of people having a fear of reaching their goals, because then they have nothing else in life to reach for ...

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Push Yourself for One Week

April 1, 2009 No Comments

Have some goals that seem a bit unrealistic? For instance, are you a couch potato looking to start getting way more active? Here’s a little something you can try to help you get more motivation to reach your goals. Try out the end result of your goal for one week Examples: Want to become a ...

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“there’s 24 usable hours in every day”

March 26, 2009 No Comments

“My dad always said that there’s 24 usable hours in every day.” – Liv Tyler as Corey in Empire Records I hear the excuse all the time. “I don’t have enough time.” Really?  You can’t fit in 15 minutes of reading? Or 30 minutes of exercise?  Probably not likely. You can find the time. After ...

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Letting Go of Guilt

March 24, 2009 No Comments

Most of the guilt we feel in our lives isn’t warranted. We often feel guilty for things when we shouldn’t. Let me give you an example: I know several people that feel they need to get a lot done on their days off of work. They plan to do the laundry or run a bunch ...

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Welcome to Motivation Files!

March 23, 2009 1 Comment

I’m proud to present a new blog all about reaching your goals. Chances are, there are things that you want to change about your life. Maybe you want more money (this economic crisis sure is a pain, right?), or maybe you want to spend more time with your family. Whether it’s to lose weight or ...

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