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Motivation

Cutting The Crap Factor: The Key To Staying Motivated

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Erin Falconer

Let me tell you the story about a single mother with blond hair, let’s call her JR for now. Now JR was at one point on welfare and struggling to raise her daughter. At that point, most people would have told her to give up on her dream of being a writer. But thankfully she did not, and today we know her as J.K. Rowling, author of the famous Harry Potter series. If you’re like me, you love a good success story. We enjoy hearing about people like J.K. Rowling who stayed motivated to achieve their dream. Continue reading →

giving up

22 Reasons To Never Give Up

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Erin Falconer

At some point in the various journeys we embark on in our lives, we get to a part where we feel like giving up. Sometimes we give up before we even start and other times we give up just before we are about to make that huge break-through that we have been putting so much effort in to achieve. Continue reading →

So You Want To Change The World?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Erin Falconer

So you want to change the world, right? Do you want to be a hero? A legend?

I work with a lot of talented and driven individuals. A common theme for the younger generations is the notion of wanting to change or save the world. It is a beautiful intention, one that we should consider in our own life’s purpose. Continue reading →

Myths

6 Myths That Stand In Your Way

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Erin Falconer

We tell ourselves stories because we life to feel safe. They are comfortable and pleasant, and they keep us asleep. Anthony de Mello, a man who really understood human nature, wrote, ‘The first thing I want you to understand, if you really want to wake up, is that you don’t want to wake up.’ Continue reading →

self improvement

The 3 R’s To Total Happiness

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Erin Falconer

You wake up in the morning and determine to be happy, but your happiness can be short- lived because of other factors not within your control and they are sending negative signals to disturb your peace of mind. To be totally happy you have to handle the three components of happiness well. The three components are resolution, reaction and relation. Let’s take a look at each and every one in detail. Continue reading →

self improvement

7 Ways To Maintain A Positive Attitude

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Erin Falconer

In today’s life when one is thronged with worries and tensions all around, it is very difficult to maintain a positive attitude. It is even more difficult as one tries to be positive but the surroundings give out negative energies. Let us try and change our modus operandi and work towards a healthier lifestyle. Continue reading →