Tag Archives: self-belief

How You Live is Up To You

Posted on January 19, 2016 by motivationdoc

There are outside influences that affect all of us. It is how we handle these influences that really matters. Continue reading →

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The best tips for Self-Motivation

Posted on April 23, 2015 by motivationdoc

I have a confession to make; I, on occasion, have felt a little demotivated. Yes, I, ‘Motivationdoc,’ feel a bit lacking in motivation and self-belief from time to time, just like everybody else. So, here comes the tips and something … Continue reading →

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Are you intelligent?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by motivationdoc

I am always intrigued by people who are described as ‘intelligent.’ What does this mean and why is it so valued. That’s why I was so interested in the studies of Howard Gardener, a psychologist at Harvard University. Gardner’s Theory … Continue reading →

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Who Wants to Live to be 100?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by motivationdoc

Well, I’ll tell you right now – I do! There are loads of things I still want to see and do, and that will never change as I get older. There is so much talk these days about the ageing … Continue reading →

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One Thing That We Fear

Posted on December 17, 2013 by motivationdoc

It sometimes surprises people when I tell them I get slightly nervous before a speaking or training event. They seem to think that because I’ve been doing it for years, nervousness would no longer be an issue. However “nerves” is … Continue reading →

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Negative Self-talk is Too Expensive

Posted on December 13, 2013 by motivationdoc

I’m always fascinated by the people who lift huge weights, particularly in competitions like the Olympic Games. There are events for men and women and they get up on stage to lift a bar with huge weights attached. I often … Continue reading →

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Hand Out Some Warm Glows

Posted on December 9, 2013 by motivationdoc

Do you remember how you felt after your last interaction with another person either on the phone or face to face? That person – it could have been a customer, a colleague, a friend or even a member of your … Continue reading →

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For More Success – Forget about Goals!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by motivationdoc

Many motivational speakers and self-help books will tell you that you must have goals. I’ve even advocated goal setting myself in the past. You write down your goals and detail them for family life, friends, finances, career, recreation, health, learning, education … Continue reading →

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Discover a Key Secret of Success

Posted on November 25, 2013 by motivationdoc

Do you know what one of the key secrets of success is – what makes people successful in business, sport or any other aspect of their lives? Let me come back to that in a minute. I was driving home … 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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