We all have fears that can hold us back if we let them. These fears can cause us to have symptoms of anxiety, that can lead to procrastination and avoidance of the goals, or things we want to accomplish. Some common fears involve fear of failure, fear of success, or fear of disappointing. But if […]
Positive Affirmations - Turning Fear Into Action
June 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
Posted in Personal Development· coaching | Tags: ·avoidance·fears·our most powerful weapon·overcome fear an find success·positive affirmations·procration·symptoms of anxiety·the human brain·turning fear into action
3 Ways to Bounce Back
May 14th, 2008 · No Comments
I was driving home tonight and heard the song YMCA, which brings many memories from my disco days. I was dancing and singing in the car and reliving the ‘good old days’. But, somehow the lyrics from the song leapt out at me! The lyrics sing “young man, young, man there’s no need to feel […]
Posted in Personal Development | Tags: ·fortitude·get back on track·positive affirmations·power of the mind·ways to bounce back·ways to bounce back after adversity·YMCA
Self-Promotion: Why It Can be Difficult and How You Can Succeed
May 13th, 2008 · No Comments
One of the hardest things I have to do in my business is marketing. Since I have a service, and not a product, I am “selling” me! This self-promotion can be difficult at times as it can seem self-serving or egotistical. It’s not that I don’t value myself or the services that I provide; in […]
Posted in Personal Development | Tags: coaching·how to overcome fears of self-promotion·how to succeed in business·positive affirmations·self-forgiveness·self-promotion
Never Lose Sight of Your Goals
April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
In our quest for personal and professional development, it is a necessity to have a goal or the thing we want to attain. A goal is an end that we strive to reach. Goals should be measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound; they should be neither too lofty or too low. Goals give us focus and […]
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The Power of Positive Affirmations in Career Management
March 20th, 2008 · No Comments
The workings of the human mind is pheonmenal - and very powerful! Barring medical problems or chemical imbalances, we are able to control our minds which control our actions. I’m talking about negative thoughts that prevent us from taking positive actions and getting the things we really want. Our thoughts influence our mood and behaviors; […]
Posted in Careers | Tags: career management·cognitive distortions·goals and careers management·positive affirmations·positive affirmations for career management
Do You Fear Success? How It Can Prevent You From Having the Career You Desire
February 28th, 2008 · No Comments
“Does the fear of success affect people in their job quests?” This questions was asked by one of my students last night during my career management class. The answer is a resounding “yes”! However, it may not be the apparant answer when a person is trying to figure out why he or she is stalling […]
Posted in Careers | Tags: career management·cognitive techniques·fear of job success·fear of success·positive affirmations