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 7 Responses for Common Negative Thoughts |  Octo ber 23, 2019 |  We often define ourselves by the mental chatter that goes on constantly inside our heads. By our thoughts, we have ideas of who we are and what everything around us means. And the only way that you can begin to recondition your subconscious mind for success is by detaching yourself from the idea that you are your thoughts. Related:  9 Ways to Say No to Negativity Feelings of success, mindfulness and  happiness  come from the realization that thoughts come and go of their own accord—that  you are not your thoughts . You can watch as your thoughts appear in your mind, almost from thin air, and watch again as they disappear, like a soap bubble bursting. Your thoughts come and they go, and ultimately, you have a choice about whether to act on them or not. If you have been operating on autopilot for a while, you’ve probably settled into a nice groove, and it takes ...

5 Ways to Speak More Powerfully Oc tober 23 , 2019 “It’s been impossible for me to get a job,” the woman tells me, having just been introduced by a mutual acquaintance at breakfast. “There’s just nothing out there. Absolutely nothing.” Although I have no way to validate her situation, my strong sense is that it is not  impossible  and that there  is  something out there. She just hasn’t found it. As I encourage her to stay proactive, I can’t help but think how easily her words could create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Related:   How Your Words Impact Your Success The words you speak hold power. Power to create new possibilities or to close them down. Power to build relationships or to damage them. Power to lift people up or to pull them down. Too often we don’t realize just how impactful our words are —both on ourselves and others. If we did, we’d do far less complaining and far more encouraging. You would also hear a lot less of “It’s impossible to…,” “...

Back From Failure  |  Octo ber 22, 2019|  Here is a familiar scenario for all of us: You have an exciting  goal  in mind, you’ve done your homework, you think you’re amply prepared—but things just don’t work out. You probably have times when you thought you were doing what you’re supposed to do, but you were misinformed. You think you have it all laid out, but it just doesn’t work. You burn the midnight oil day after day, but it doesn’t seem to help.  You just can’t seem to change the end result. These are the times when you have to be your own best cheerleader. And there are two ways to keep yourself encouraged: 1. Take responsibility for the missed opportunity. Be prepared for the letdowns that happen every so often. Know that this lost opportunity just set you up to take advantage of the next one. Realize that you can make the necessary alterations next time. Make the changes that will make th...

10 Tips to Achieve Anything You Want in Life |  Oct ober 21 , 2019| I’m no stranger to  feeling stuck in life . I’ve trained with some of the best coaches on the planet during my 20-year sports career, and again when I competed in the 2008 Olympics. But when I wanted to start my own company, to share my knowledge about motivational psychology and training with others, it wasn’t as easy as I’d thought it would be. Launching a new business is not easy. You have to give up the comforts of a stable paycheck to delve into the unknown, an unpredictable abyss. A lot of things keep us from making the leap—things like fear and insecurity. And one thing above all the rest: motivation. Related:   17 Motivational Quotes to Help You Achieve Your Dreams​ When I looked back on my days as an athlete, I understood what was different. I remembered what (or who) made me push myself even when I didn’t want to. The difference was, as an athlete, I had structured days and a coach to re...

The 7 Reasons We Fail  | October 20, 2019  As any successful person will honestly admit, failure happens, and we’ve all had our fair share of it. But from each failure, we learn two equally valuable lessons. One, that there was at least one reason we failed; and two, that we can rebound from that failure. So,  why do we fail?  And  how do we fix it? Related:  Why Some People Fail and Others Succeed According to Shiv Khera, author of  You Can Win , failures most often occur for one of seven reasons. And Harvey Mackay, best-selling author and business speaker, says each one can teach us something valuable, can show us how to avoid falling back into the same hole. Here are the most common failure-causing problems and their solutions: 1. Lack of Persistence More people fail not because they lack knowledge or talent but because they just quit. It’s important to remember two words: persistence and resistance. Persist in what must be done and r...

GLOBAL MINISTERS NETWORKS! Why does God ALLOWS these to happen? Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? how to avoid the trap of bitterness Have you ever wondered, Why did God let me suffer that injury? lose my job? have a car accident? forget that appointment? have a fight with my spouse? let my parents get divorced? let me be born with a defect? How can a God who loves me allow me to experience pain and suffering? It just doesn’t seem to add up.  When bad things happen, we want answers . The truth is, you can’t know  all  the reasons why God lets bad things happen. We live in a world that is marred by sin, so difficulties and disappointments are bound to cross our path. Nevertheless, if you  ask God for discernment , you  can  begin to understand why He allowed something to occur. You can also  discover how God can redeem the situation and bring benefits to your life  as a result of suffering. Scripture teaches us that  “all things work ...

6 Reasons Why Some Prayers Are Never Answered When the apostle Peter penned that first epistle which bears his name, it was directed to “the elect who are sojourners or the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia” (1 Pet. 1:1). The basic design of this divine narrative is to encourage saints who are  suffering persecution . In times of hardship, prayer—the blessed privilege of communicating with Almighty God—becomes precious indeed. It was in view of suffering and the power of prayer as a source of strength during the same, that Peter cautioned Christians to conduct their lives that their “prayers be not hindered” (1 Pet. 3:7). The term “hindered” translates the Greek wordenkopto derived of two elements: en (in) and kopto (to strike or cut). It has an interesting background. The meaning hinder arose out of its military use. During a retreat the road might be cut into (i.e. broken up [sabotaged]), in order to delay the pursuing ene...