http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog Speaker, Author, and Trainer - Motivation and Self-Help Articles Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:13:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If there's one thing you must grasp if you wish to experience an increase in productivity and a strong sense of achievement day to day it's the concept that not every task is created equal. This is especially true when it comes to those things which when completed will lead to ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/06/25/productivity-all-tasks-are-not-created-equal-by-josh-hinds/ Here's a positive affirmation you can use whenever you find yourself in need of a little motivation to move you forward... "Each day I spend some time investing in myself. The time I put in to improving my skills pays dividends which can never be taken from me. Outside circumstances can change ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/06/15/positive-affirmation-continually-upgrade-your-skills/ Here's a positive affirmation you can use when you need a quick burst of inspiration... "I will keep my focus on building up, encouraging, and inspiring others. I strive to be viewed as a people builder. Life rewards those who help others to be the best they can be. Plus, every moment ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/05/27/positive-affirmation-encouraging-and-building-others-helps-build-you/ Instead of seeing someone who takes the time to complain about a product or service you've rendered as a problem, try and reframe it for what it really is - an opportunity to grow, learn, and ultimately become better for the experience. It's been said many times before that we grow ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/05/25/customer-service-skills-in-the-face-of-problems-smile-and-do-your-best-to-make-it-right-by-josh-hinds/ Here's a positive affirmation you can repeat to yourself when you need some inspiration... "I make a point to reconnect with the goals I have for myself - why I want to attain them, as well as all the benefits for having done so. Upon doing so I have a renewed ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/05/18/positive-affirmation-reconnecting-with-what-you-want-to-achieve/ Accomplishing the goals you set for yourself is largely a matter of consistently keeping the junk thoughts which pop up throughout the day to a minimum. You know the ones I'm talking about -- those little voices which attempt to tell you all the reasons why you can't possibly pull ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/05/11/take-command-of-your-thoughts-by-josh-hinds/ Here's a positive affirmation you use when you need a quick burst of motivation & inspiration... "I have the power to create the life I want to live by the daily actions I take. Every day I am unleashing my greatness for the benefit of myself, my family, friends, loved ones ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/04/20/positive-affirmation-your-daily-action-create-your-results/ Here's an affirmation you recite to yourself when you need a quick burst of inspiration... "The way I choose to start my day sets its tone. When I make the decision to begin it by giving thanks for the positive things in my life, (no matter how seemingly few or bountiful ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/04/13/positive-affirmation-set-the-tone-of-your-day/ What we allow ourselves to focus on is what tends to transpire in our life. Therefore the question we must continuously ask is, "do I want more of this in my life?" -- if the answer which comes back to you is anything short of "YES!" then you need to ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/03/23/motivational-thought-we-attract-what-we-focus-on/ I originally planned to include the direct video in this post, but it seems I never could get it to display correctly here :) So if you'd like to see the video I recorded titled: Celebrating The Success of Others you can do so by clicking here. I hope you enjoy ... http://www.getmotivation.com/jhblog/2009/03/14/motivational-video-josh-hinds-on-celebrating-the-success-of-others/