Advanced Life Skills

When we want to accomplish something important we need to find an effective way to get motivated. Very often motivation is the defining difference between success and wishful thinking.
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Nobody likes to be under too much pressure. But a manageable level of pressure can provide the motivation we need to accomplish incredible things.
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We can use a [...]

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When you’re feeling unmotivated about your goals or any other endeavor, it can be difficult to keep the bigger picture in mind and remember what you’re working so hard for.  When the initial excitement of your goals or project begins to wear off and you find yourself losing focus and determination, it can be helpful [...]

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Without question, there are many factors that have helped to shape the kind of person you are today. Which one would you say has had the greatest influence on you personally?
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The influence of those we associate with has a major effect on the person we become. Oddly, we may not even recognize how powerful this [...]

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Just a mellow up-building pause to inspire you.

Have a great one,
Jonathan
PS. Coming in September

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No one can function very well for very long without a good night’s sleep.  Sure, you may drag yourself to work or otherwise fulfill your daily obligations, but your mind and body will suffer in the long run. 
When you aren’t getting quality sleep every night it will affect your relationships, your work and it will [...]

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Have you ever noticed that a lack of motivation leaves you feeling sluggish and uninspired?  One great way to turn that mindset around is by consciously getting joyful!  Joyful about what, exactly?  Well, anything will do, but here are a few good ideas to get you started.
Probably one of the best things to get joyful [...]

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A lack of motivation can often seem to be caused by laziness or procrastination at first glance, but looks can often be deceiving!  If you’re struggling to stay motivated about working on your goals or any other endeavor, a little introspection can be just the thing you need to provide clarity and insight about what’s [...]

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There are an increasing number of debilitating conditions that affect more and more people these days. Today, I want to begin an ongoing discussion about one that interferes with a person’s ability to set goals and pursue them.
 
Yes, I’m talking about low self-esteem.
 
Have you ever wondered how a seemingly well balanced and productive person [...]

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Has fear ever gotten the best of your motivation? When this happens it can be very frustrating and disappointing. No motivation means little or no action. The
end result is likely to be that another goal falls by the wayside.
No matter how much you want to achieve your goal the lack of motivation can prevent your [...]

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“The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others [...]

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