Tag Archives: Body language

One Tip on How to Get Your Message Across

Posted on January 22, 2016 by motivationdoc

People will respond more to your feelings than to what you actually say Continue reading →

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Did Jose Get the Balance Right

Posted on December 21, 2015 by motivationdoc

Don’t know if you’re a soccer fan or not, but it was hard to miss the news that  Jose Mourinho lost his job as Chelsea Football Club manager last week. This was just seven months after he led them to … Continue reading →

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How to Look Better, Feel Better, Think Better

Posted on November 30, 2015 by motivationdoc

When you wake up, think of all the benefits of being fitter both physically and mentally. Move from pain to pleasure. Continue reading →

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There Is No Try

Posted on May 5, 2015 by motivationdoc

People would rather know where they stand than hear the wishy-washy word. Continue reading →

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Who runs your mind?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by motivationdoc

You have to decide who runs your mind; is it you, or is it somebody else? Continue reading →

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The Truth about Body Image and Your Motivation

Posted on March 19, 2015 by motivationdoc

You may have a lot more to offer than a jar of anti wrinkle cream or a packet of cornflakes; however no one is going to pick you off the shelf if they don’t like your packaging. Continue reading →

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How To Build Your Likeability Factor

Posted on November 11, 2013 by motivationdoc

Okay, so I know you’re a very nice person and every one likes you, but bear with me on this. Why do you think Barack Obama won the US Presidential Election? Perhaps it was because of his policies for change, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Pet Peeves Decide Your Behaviour

Posted on November 8, 2013 by motivationdoc

When I’m running a Managing Difficult People seminar, I ask the participants to make a list of pet peeves that they have about other people. Some of the participants are reluctant to admit their pet peeves. They believe they shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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It’s All In the Packaging

Posted on October 23, 2013 by motivationdoc

The multi-million pound cosmetics industry is acutely aware of the value of packaging. You’ll know this if you’ve ever bought anything from those glamorous ladies whose counters are always just inside the front door of Department stores. However, from time … Continue reading →

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How to Manage the Difficult Person in Your Life

Posted on October 7, 2013 by motivationdoc

Don’t let them get to you – Stay out of it emotionally and concentrate on listening non-defensively and actively. People may make disparaging and emotional remarks – don’t rise to the bait. Stay cool; think, don’t react.  Listen – Look … Continue reading →

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