Do you still remember the goal setting you went through last year? How many have you stuck with through the year? Did you write them down? Did you look at them every day or did you simply put them out of your mind and out of your consciousness so as not to be reminded of your lack of commitment? It's the pleasure pain principle in action. We will always do more to avoid pain than we will to seek out pleasure. It's in our mental programming.

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If you've ever tried to set a goal or just simply attempted to meet a deadline and didn't make it, it may be because you haven't improved your skills at goal setting yet.  Use these tips to learn how:

Know the results you want
You cannot set your first goal unless you know what you want.  Make a list of what you want to accomplish and write them down.  Although a trusty notepad will usually suffice, you might also use an organizer, computer software or an...

In our lives we witness sorrow and joy sadness and depression ups and downs, we witness a new tragedy unfold in front of our eyes every single moment, but what do we do? How would we act?

Is it so hard to take a stand and do your part? I don't think so. In fact there are a lot of people who gave their lives helping the needy, the poor and the sick, man or woman, elder or infant.

Some how there always seem to be a way out, like it was already written and meant to be. Some how...

Why do we all spend years releasing on a goal, never to see it manifest? Many of us just give up. "The Sedona Method KISS Releasing doesn't work on big things." "I am doing it wrong." "Lester could do it, but not me." We have all at least had passing thoughts like this. I know I have. So what is the problem, and more importantly, the solution?

When we start working on a goal, we are usually way down the chart in apathy or grief. Maybe we get up to...

It is true that the rightness or wrongness of an action may not be easily determined because what appears good to one may not be so to the other. Therefore, self discipline is important in the life of every individual because it helps us to be moderate in our daily life living and helps us not to get into problem by enabling us to escape the pit of evil. It is not all the time that the problems we experience are caused by our enemies. Though, the fact cannot be denied that there are...

For most of us, goal setting can be a burden. It is a very tiring task that needs our attention, time, and effort. In addition, it is also very sensitive and important since our future lies on the goals we set for ourselves. So how can we be sure we are making the right goals? How are we to know that we are on the right track? Is there any way we can set correct goals fast and accurately? Thankfully, goal setting forms are now available which can assist us every step of the...

If you have studied success for any length of time then you will have come across the system of setting a goal, writing an action plan and then putting the plan into practice. It sounds simple but in reality this doesn't work, for most people, because they don't know the key to writing an effective action plan.

The typical approach to preparing an action plan is to start at where you are now and then try to write down the steps that you would need to take in order to reach your...

As your life changes the need arises to handle problems differently. You can no more lock yourself up or decide to run away or else your life will turn into a great misery. No matter what role you take, positive thinking has to be a big part of it.

You need to have positive thinking at different stages of your life which is how your goal setting becomes different with every twist in life. You start with wanting to build a career. In your subconscious mind you decide you want...

I know with certainty that everyone will experience a more successful and enjoyable life if they learned to effectively communicate. Anthony Robbins, in my opinion the greatest modern day personal development coach, said, "The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." Effective communication determines the quality of your life with others while self development determines the quality of life with yourself. Self...

Many folks experience difficulties setting goals and then following them. It can be a lack of self-discipline, lack of focus or maybe a mismanaged lifestyle that has them going around in a circle, never making any headway. No matter what the explanation, personal goals are not being met and that can result in a downturn in the quality of life for that person. If you are one amongst these folks that seem to be "spinning your wheels" when it comes to personal goals, then you...