Are You Pre-Approved for Success?

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If you have ever applied for a mortgage, a car loan or a credit card, you have probably encountered the term "pre-approved". But have you ever wondered what, exactly, does that mean? It's industry jargon that makes banks and other lenders happy - and since he who has the gold makes the rules, the rest of us do our best to cooperate. And in the end, as long as you get the loan, you don't really care. But if you think about it, in most cases, it doesn't make much sense. Either you're approved or not; right? Where else have you needed approval? From your parents? Your family and friends? … [Read more...]

Tuesday Affirmations – Volume 1 – 01

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You made it through Monday! Congratulations! Now that you worked your way through the day that some people find the most difficult day of the week, why not keep the momentum going with some Affirmations for Tuesday? Here are 7 to get you started. Use these, add to them or create Affirmations of your own. Today is Tuesday and it is MY day to shine! I will focus on all the blessings in my life and know that more good things are coming! Tuesday is my second chance to make this an awesome week. I will live up to my full potential and set things in motion for the rest of the week Tuesday … [Read more...]

Do You Have a Strong Determination to Succeed?

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“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be” - George Sheehan (American physician, author and running enthusiast, 1918 - 1993) Having a strong determination to succeed means you have certain traits and characteristics that other people do not possess - or just never develop. See if you recognize any of the following in yourself: A dream that will make this world a better place - Do you have a dream big enough that accomplishing it will produce results that benefit others? Have you turned your dream or … [Read more...]

5 Principles of Empowerment

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For the purposes of this blog post, the word "Empowerment" means to increase strength in an area of one's life. That could be the spiritual, social, political or economic strength of an individual. But it can go even further if he or she is willing to take action, use the tools they have and to pursue building that strength. Feeling hesitant, afraid of making mistakes or having no confidence in your abilities means you do not feel empowered in those areas. If you would like to cultivate more self-confidence, be more productive and be able to contribute value to your circumstances, the … [Read more...]

Monday Affirmations – Volume 1-01

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If you ask people what is the hardest day of the week, the overwhelming majority will say, "Monday!" The Sleep Council of Great Britain did a survey that showed 54.6% of the participants said Monday was the hardest day of the week to get out of the bed. A further study showed that more than half of the work force spends the entire day complaining - about everything from fatigue to ill health to stress to their workload. Heart attacks are far more likely to happen on Monday morning than any other day of the week. Why? Why are people so stressed about Mondays? One reason could be that … [Read more...]