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Articles by Keith Shaw
What Is Your Attitude Of Gratitude?
Depending on where you are in the world, gratitude has different connotations. In the Western world...
It seems no matter who I talk to lately, they are either living "dangerously" in the past or wishing and hoping for "something" tomorrow. While it is always a sound strategy to have a well thought out and documented plan for the future, you must invest time in the moment before you can ever move ahead in your life.
Is Your "Altitude" Determined By Your Attitude?
Your attitude determines and fuels your actions. You must realize that every action you take, no matter how big or how small, defines everything that you achieve in life. If you want to lead a great life, you have to take great actions.
Wasted Brain Cells? I Think Not!
The difference between people who are most highly effective and happy in life and those that are merely average (or less) is what you do with those minutes. And, unfortunately lost minutes do not rollover, like those in your mobile phone plan. When you learn habits of highly effective people, even the little things that you used to complain or blame others about will be a thing of the past.
Take Years From Your Life By Multitasking
Most of us think that having the ability to do several things is a gift or a blessing that helps up to get more done in less time. But the truth is that you can drive yourself crazy while trying to multitask and obsessing over every little problem.
The majority of people are controlled by, and operate in certain ways because of the power of habit. The good news is that you can literally re-program yourself for greater success in any area of life. By building your Power of Concentration, you can increase your awareness and focus on developing good habits.
Eliminate Stress With These Five Stress Busting Tips
In good times, even when it seems that nothing can or will go wrong in your daily life, you and everyone else experiences stress in some way or another. But not everyone chooses to let it affect him or her in the same way - especially in the tough times as we see now. Unfortunately, many people, both children and adults, are reaching for anxiety medication, alcohol, food or take out their frustration in anger directed at someone close at hand.
Stress can and does negatively affect your health - both mentally and physically. Studies have demonstrated that stress leads to emotional issues, such as a lack of concentration and substance abuse, relationship issues, needless arguments and domestic violence. Studies are showing that stress also causes unwanted weight gain. With obesity approaching epidemic numbers in many countries, who needs the extra pounds.
It is disappointing to see many men and women, rich in ability and talent that do not put in the effort to succeed. Many of these people only need a little motivation to get them started. But usually they allow themselves to be impacted by the words and actions of others and they never reach their full potential. The result is that their inborn powers never develop and both they and the world are poorer for it.
Stress Is A Killer. Here Is My Happiness Cure.
Yesterday, I saw Jack LaLanne on a television program. Yes, the 94-year old fitness expert and inspiration to millions and millions of people is still going strong. In the closing remarks for the interview, Jack left his audience with the following thought. "You are responsible for everything you do - both on the outside and also inside of you."
Tough Times Means Concentration - Part One
Every time you do not concentrate, you fall behind on what you planned to do and the result is, you lose a lot. That precious time is gone forever.
Just Because You Are Impatient, Does NOT Mean I Have To Move Any Faster!
Have we evolved into beings that have become so selfish and self absorbed that we have forgotten about our own self control? The ability to keep your mental, emotional and physical being, in check, requires self-control. The inability to do so is a sign that you are "out of control." When you easily lose your self control, you will most certainly fire off outbursts of anger, temper and blame on others.
What Is All This Talk About Change?
There are numerous websites that are dedicated to change, and countless quotations on the subject. However, most people do not like change. In fact, one could say that the only people that like change are babies and the people who work in toll booths or the cashiers at the convenience store!
I'll bet you have at least one friend, acquaintance, colleague or spouse that is chronically miserable, gloomy and cheerless. Regardless of whom it is this person has something to complain about every single day.
Yes, it is true. No matter whether it is lipstick, perfume or a tuxedo, a pig is still a pig. However, it did stimulate me to think about the way that people communicate. You see, phenomenally successful people work constantly on their "people skills". The first, and most critical, area is the relationships you have with others as well as what and how you COMMUNICATE in those relationships.
To Play And Win You Must Have CHIPS
Today it is a rarity when you can find people that you can truly count on. Too many people are distracted, unfocused and undisciplined to even be on time - let alone have the common courtesy to let you know when they won't be there...ahead of time! In order to be successful at any endeavor, you must begin to build a solid foundation in these key areas.
They are around you every day - at work, at school, at the supermarket, in the newspapers, everywhere. I sometimes call these types of individuals, "Sandpaper People", as they always rub us the wrong way. If we do not work to build self mastery and self control within ourselves, being around Sandpaper People can cause us to feel as if we were rubbed "raw", stressed, demoralized and more.
Are You Ruled By Your T.V.? It's Not Too Late To Change!
Studies shown that too much television causes marked memory loss. France has banned French T.V. channels from airing programming aimed at children younger than three years of age. And, in the U.S., more and more reality shows with little or no content come out every season. What ever happened to reading a good book?
Want To Finish First? Here's My Success Secret
Your interpersonal skills, actions, self control and self discipline will always be a huge deciding factor in whether you succeed or not. Here's more on finding inspiration and motivation to do your very best.
It IS a fact of life that every one of you are going to experience challenges, detours and temporary setbacks in life. As much as we plan and guard against setbacks, we sometimes let them get out of our control, so that they control us. The person who faces the time when everything seems against them; finds courage within them; drives away all destructive thinking; and upholds their self respect and integrity is MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
Failure is part of the process of learning - ANYTHING. You can gain far more knowledge from failure much more than from your successes and triumphs. You will more often find out what will truly work, by reviewing and learning from your mistakes.
Can Your Dreams Come True? Yes!
There are numerous studies that prove the value of writing down and keeping track of your thoughts and goals. When you focus your mind on your dreams and goals, you centralize your attention, just like you focus a camera lens on the subject of your photograph.
Sometimes You Feel Like Throwing In The Towel
No matter who you are, or what your current situation in life is, there are going to be those times when you feel that nothing is going in your favor. It may be just one bad day. Or it may be a string of many, many bad days and events that make you feel that the entire world and everyone in it is out to get you. In fact, you may feel that the bad times are never going to end!
Making A Powerful Impression Equals Success
Making a powerful impression is critical for setting the right tone - during an interview or even when you meet someone for the first time. And, in the far majority of cases, the first impression is the only impression you may make on someone else. So here are three key interpersonal skills that work for me time and time again.
Don't Be Weighed Down From Success!
The ability to concentrate on what you hear and say when you communicate is critical. Without quality interpersonal communication with the people that you relate to on a daily basis, whether in a professional or personal environment, you can not attract a wealth of positive things into your life.
Why Self Evaluation And Honesty Are SO Critical To Success
To reach the top of any endeavor it pays to be focused, determined, confident, courageous and energetic. But for those of us who have higher aspirations and dreams are YOU REALLY doing enough on your success quest?
Those who communicate best are the ones that are the most successful. Poor communication affects the way others perceive, understand and react to you. When you are a person who uses the "BUT" in your conversations everyday, it acts just like a double-edged sword in that it can make you appear to others in one of these two ways.
Albert Einstein once defined insanity as "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results". Yet, many of you have done this time and time again. You unfortunately bring your past knowledge and beliefs into every situation. Here are strategies to break the habit of insanity.
Building The Perfect Indomitable Spirit
Your personality is the result of years or shaping and molding from the time you were born until the present. Some of you may have what is referred to as a "strong" personality. Some may have what is referred to as a "difficult" personality. Many more of you may have what is referred to as a "weak" personality. Learn how to develop a strong, indominable spirit that will allow you to do anything.
Success Is Like Riding A Bicycle
For many people, success or being successful is just as scary as the first time they rode a bicycle. Naturally, many people want to be successful. However, there are few that truly have the motivation to put forward the needed effort and action, and make the necessary sacrifices to get what they want.
"If you can't stand the heat, then find a way to get used to, and beat it!" Here's my straightforward 5-step plan as to how to take control of your life and prepare your self to "beat the heat".
The Word Impossible Was Not Meant For You
How many times have you been to a party, social event or restaurant and felt that you were not up to the same level as all of the "beautiful people" there? Here's the secret to changing the way you think!