Motivation

Find Your Motivation

Kathi Sharpe-Ross | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: Self-Help, Happiness, Reinvent, Be Clear, Be Conscious, Next Chapter, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Plan B, Success, Focus, Motivation, Courage, Change, Reinvention, Life, Personal Growth, Self Improvement, Create Your Life, Second Acts, New Years Resolutions, Indulge, Living, Fifty News

It's time to consider the rewards and the upside to pursuing your dreams... and be specific about what you can do to accomplish your goals.

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The Baby Boomers Commencement Address

Marc Middleton | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Reinvention, Commencement, Baby Boomers, Middle Age, Inspiration, Growing Bolder, Commencement Speaches, Marc Middleton, Middle-Aged, Entrepreneurship, Boomers, Motivation, Fifty News

In a very real way, we're all graduates of the school of life and we all have the opportunity to continue to grow and contribute. So here's my commencement address for all of us approaching or inhabiting middle age and wondering what's next?

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Modern Happiness: Springsteen and the American Dream

Craig Werner | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Motivation, American Dream, Bruce Springsteen, College News

Lyrically, many of Bruce Springsteen's songs seem to cover secondary motivation, especially with ideas like the American Dream, which is a society-based theme.

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How To Motivate Others

Steven Reiss, Ph.D. | Posted 05.24.2012

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We are learning that people are motivated to assert their values. So if you want to motivate someone -- a loved one, a student, or employees -- you would be wise to focus on what they care about.

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25 Ways To Feed Your Soul

Janice Taylor | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Happiness, Feed Your Soul: Change Your Weight, Janice Taylor, Hollyhock Retreat Center, Motivation, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Life and Wellness Coach, How to Lose Weight, GPS for the Soul, Healthy Living News

Envision what will happen when your thoughts no longer pull you astray but rather connect your mind, body and spirit. Each and every day, find at least one way to feed your soul.

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The Key to Inspiring Self-Confidence

Melissa Van Rossum | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Success, Small Business, Encouragement, Self-Awareness, Self-Confidence, Self-Improvement, Self-Esteem, Motivation, Parenting Advice, Parents News

Kids and adults alike need to face their fears, embrace their struggles and learn from the process. As they do, authentic confidence will emerge.

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Game Changers

Irene Tanner | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Mindfulness, Change My Life, Change Your Life, Game Changers, Motivation, Life Changing, Life Changers, Healthy Living News

Though this may be hard for some to accept, always be mindful that any point in life (whether judged to be good or bad) is perfection in itself. When the next phase comes, that is another aspect or level of perfection.

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Best Overlooked Strategy To Help You Stay Motivated

Christy Matta, M.A. | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: DBT Skills, Dbt, Motivation, The Stress Response, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivation Advice, Motivation and Change, Words of Motivation, Mindfulness, Keeping Motivated, Stay Motivation, Motivation Tips, Motivated, Healthy Living News

What we too frequently overlook, when we try to make changes, is what is happening around us that either boosts motivation or contributes to slipping back into the status quo.

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HuffPost Workouts: Dylan's First Month Of Running Playlist

Dylan Armajani | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Workout Music, NYC Marathon, Workout Songs, New York City Marathon, Running, Spotify Playlists, Dylan-Armajani, Motivation, Spotify, Dylan Armajani, Workout Music Playlist, Good Workout Music, Huffpost Workouts, Running Music, Video, Healthy Living News

With these as my "power songs" this month, I've been able to rack up 100.45 miles at an average speed of 7.0 mph with a total running time of 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 44 seconds.

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What Can We Learn From Today Show Nutritionist Joy Bauer's Weight-Loss Superstars?

Gregg McBride | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Today Show, Gregg Mcbride, Weight Loss, Dieting, Exercise, Joy Bauer, Nutrition, Diet and Nutrition, Tips for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Tips, Commitment, Motivation, How to Lose Weight, Video, Healthy Living News

Ms. Bauer, who has been a longtime champion of successful dieters, points out that dieting and losing weight is 50 percent attitude. And thus, she suggests a couple essential (and common) steps for anyone who wants to win at the losing game.

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Working Out: Solo Or Social?

Caroline Gick | Posted 04.29.2012

Read More: Group Exercise, Training Partners, Group Exercise Classes, Gym, Motivation, Virtual Training Partner, Personal Trainers, Working Out in Groups, Solo Exercise, Solo Workout, Workout Alone, Working Out Alone, Workout Solo, Fitness and Exercise, Healthy Living News

I like to train alone. I don't care for classes or working out with others. I prefer to do my own thing and rely on the kindness of others if I need help with a spot.

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Feeling Lonely? You're Not Alone

Alexis Sclamberg | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Women, Loneliness, Self Help, Inspiration, Solitude, Lonely, Living Alone, Singles, Motivation, Peace, Self-Help, Women News

Solitude can be nourishing and nurturing. It offers space for reflection -- the chance to hear your own voice against a world of chatter.

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America, the Beautiful

The Technician | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Country, Patriotism, Motivation, America, Veterans, Veterans Support, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Day, Support Veterans, College News

Although it's becoming more difficult to find veterans from older wars, their patriotic spirit can continue to live on through younger generations.

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Reunion Retrospective: Life After Law School

Millie Kerr | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Law, Law School, Motivation, Satire, Comedy, Life Advice, Law School Dropout, Law Degree, Law School Admissions, Law School Experience, Comedy News

After networking with people in countless industries, I began to learn that the most successful people -- those who earn satisfaction from their careers -- don't arrive anywhere via plans. There is no entryway to adulthood or happiness or success.

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Why the Bathroom Scale May Not Always Be a Dieter's Best Friend

Gregg McBride | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Success, Gregg Mcbride, Weight Loss, Losing Weight, Diet, Scale, Motivation, Dieting, Health, Dieting Tips, Track Weight, Dieting Weight, Track Your Weight, Healthy Living News

The number that the scale registers has absolutely no reflection on who you are as a person. And, like me, you just might find that paying attention to other indicators proves to be a healthier -- and happier -- way to track your fabulosity.

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Great Leaders Use the Power of Dreams

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Leadership, Managing People, Motivation, Business Strategy, Leadership Advice, Management, Business News

Part of a leader's job is to help employees connect to and relate to that value so that the company's mission becomes part of their own dream. Without that connection, employees will, at best, go through the motions.

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How to Avoid Burnout by Frequently Rewarding Yourself

Hillary Rettig | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Rewards, Personal Motivation, Idividual Rewards, Personal Rewards, Self Rewards, Productivity, Motivation, Daily Rewards, Self-Help, Money News

Rewards refuel you and really are one of the key engines of productivity and non-perfectionism.

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7 Steps To Crafting An Amazing Life

Dr. Terri Kennedy | Posted 04.09.2012

The 93-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch is a living example of how to tap into our human potential. We each have the ability to craft an amazing life.

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Getting Down to Business

The Technician | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Destiny, Inspiration, Business, Motivation, Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, College News

Barriers to entry are low, and it is feasible to start a business with limited resources in today's marketplace. When you allow your creativity to take off, before you know it, you'll find out you're in business.

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5 Comedy Career Lessons for College Graduates

Nancy Berk, Ph.D. | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Success, David Brenner, Whine at 9, Careers, Dr. Nancy Berk, Commencement Central, Motivation, Comedy, Parenting Advice, Comedy News

Given commencement is right down the road, it seemed only fitting to share these comedy life lessons with parents and their graduates....

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Banking on the Underdog

Nikki Stone | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Sponsors, Retainers, Nikki Stone, Olympian, London Olympics, The Biggest Loser, Weight Loss Tips, Athlete, Diet, Podium, Motivation, Joe Paterno, Wellness, Success, When Turtles Fly, Dreams, 2012 Olympics, Inspiration, Health, Exercise, Accomplishment, Weight Loss, Confidence, Goals, Olympics, 2012 Summer Olympics, Olympics 2012, Summer Olympics, Sports News

With just over three months to the Summer Olympics in London, many people are picking their favorites to win bronze, silver and gold. As I recall my own experiences leading into my second Olympic games, I've learned not to count out the media's underdogs.

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Perception and Putting: How Does Tiger "See" Augusta?

Wray Herbert | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Vision, Slumps, Golf, Streaks, Tiger Woods, The Masters, Visionary Heuristic, Sports Performance, Perception, Motivation, Confidence, Tiger Woods Masters, Science News

Perception and sight are so crucial to putting that one has to wonder: What does the slumping Tiger see? Is it something different than the dominant Tiger saw in his heyday? New research may offer some insight on this question.

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Luck Vs. Empowerment: 5 Tools To Claim Your Power

Carolyn Ziel | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Reinvention, Empowered Women, Personal Reinvention, Self-Empowerment, Empowered Life, Take Back Your Life, Inspiration, Reinvent Yourself, Life Changes, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Change Your Life, Motivation, Gps-Soul, Healthy Living News

When it seems you have the "luck of the Irish," remember it's more than luck. You've taken your power back! Your head and heart are working together, in sync, and you're living an empowered life.

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Make Your Dream Come True: 5 Ways to Stick With It

Alexis Sclamberg | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Manifestation, Success, Dreams, Self Help, Inspiration, Persistence, Motivation, Self-Help, Motivational-Success, Women News

With a clear vision, open heart, and a whole lot of passion, you can manifest your wildest dreams. Just make sure to keep a spare tire in the trunk for your trip to that pot of gold.

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Mindfulness as a Path to Personal Sustainability

Dr. Terri Kennedy | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Ahimsa, Swami Satchidananda, Sustainability, Yoga, Relationships, Compassion, Albert Einstein, Karma, Mindfulness, Motivation, The Mindful Way, Mindful Of, Gps-Soul, Mindful Body, Mindful, Healthy Living News

Everything you do actively creates your experience, in the past, now and in the future. Practicing mindfulness in your everyday living and adopting a mindset of sustainability allows you to live in harmony with yourself and the world around you.

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