Do you hear yourself saying? -

When I have enough money, I’ll…

When I go on vacation, I’ll…

As soon as I find the right partner, I’ll…

When the house is clean, I’ll be able to…

When I can afford a better car, I’ll…

When this project is over, I’ll…

As soon as I get more clients, I’ll…

I can’t leave work, or I’ll…

When my kids are grown and moved out,I’ll…

How much of your life do you put on hold?
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Procrastination is a delay tactic that has the ability to choke your dreams and abort the plans and purposes you have for your life.

It has to be nipped in the bud. It should not be given a chance to put your life and your dreams on hold.
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For one who takes pride in being involved with different community organizations, possessing a high level of confidence is essential. Especially when that involvement includes speaking to large and small groups requesting donations for numerous non-profit organizations.
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What is the dictionary definition of a procrastinator? It is one who delays, defers action, puts off until another day. At some point in our lives all of us have probably procrastinated over something we needed to do. This is human nature.

And…it is especially true if the task to be done is disagreeable.
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Inspiration without application improves nothing, benefits no one and fans the flames of mediocrity! … Paul Shearstone 2002

Ask anybody on January 2nd if they have New Years Resolutions or goals and nine out of ten will say, “Yes!” …Ask the same people about their resolutions three months later and they’ll look at you like a small goat discovering a new fence for the first time.

All good intentions aside, exhaustive studies have shown only 3% of the population engage in some form of goal-setting and only 1% on average, write them down.
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It’s a common scenario. Although the specific circumstances may differ, the challenge often remains the same: we professional women seldom understand our true value. Perhaps it’s because we continue to be paid, on average, less than men to only then have to prove ourselves by doing more. Or, perhaps it’s because we’ve been taught from our earliest years to value the humble individual–the Mother Theresa who gives, but never takes.
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One of the first things most of us remember hearing when learning to drive an automobile was “Keep your hands on the wheel.”Then there were other precautions like, “Keep your eyes on the road, drive defensively, buckle up for safety, and watch the road signs!”

These basic precautions would keep us moving along safely, and help us arrive at our intended destinations on time. Remembering these simple golden rules of safe driving can also help with the achievement of other important objectives.
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Probably the hardest skill to teach, and the one of the most vital to posess, is vision. Vision requires discipline in order to generate images of what you would like to become, both professionally and personally. This is an intensive process to determine which direction you want to go, and will require a little time and effort on your part. You can have a bad week and it is okay. Your goal for that week may be in jeopardy, but that won’t stop you from reaching your destination, your ultimate vision or your picture of what you will be. If your vision is to be the top salesperson in your district, for example, you will figure out that at the present time you are not qualified to do it. The answer would be…”what do I need to do to get qualified?”. Map out specific checkpoints, or goals, and stick with it. The bigger picture will outweigh the short term disappoinments. The true pro knows it is just a matter of time and preparation before they reach their destination!
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1. Learn About You

If you don’t know who you are and why you think and act the way you do, it’s gonna be really difficult to make any positive changes in your life. Take a look first at your parents and close family members. Think about how they look and how they deal with life. This is the basis for who you are today. You’ve been instilled with the tendency to think as they think and act as they act. It’s just the way it is.

Now think about the big events in your life so far. The ones that stand out in your mind. The ones that made an impression – negative or positive – on you. These events have likely influenced how you think and act today. Oh sure, we can add in every little thing that you’ve ever seen, heard, felt, smelled or touched because “everything” has had some effect on you - on how you think and deal with life. But it’s the “biggies” that usually have the most impact.
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Yes, you can fill a workshop when spending is down and buyers are wary. If your topic is clear, your marketing materials well-done, your product solid and your title catchy, success shouldn’t be tough. The fact is that people are as hungry as ever for the inspiration and stimulus a workshop provides, even when they’re nervous about money. And even though most bum economies recover over time, you may find the following tricks helpful enough to keep using even in good times!
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