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Book Review: A Guide to Achieving Success with The Magic of Thinking Big

March 9, 2024March 2, 2024 Christine John

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. In our relentless pursuit of success and personal growth, we often find ourselves searching for a magic formula, a secret recipe that will unlock the doors to achievement and fulfillment. But what if I told you that the key to your success lies within your own mind? That by harnessing the power of your thoughts,…

Twenty-Five Positive Quotes to Keep You Motivated

January 21, 2023January 22, 2023 Christine John

At the start of the New Year, I’m guessing you made big plans and had high hopes that you were going to achieve the goals you set out for yourself. However, we are three weeks into the New Year, and although you had good intentions, you are probably running out of energy and have lost the motivation to pursue your goals. Everyone feels this way, so you are not alone. At the beginning of the month, you made your New Year’s resolutions and were determined to take action. You may…

What Happens When You Don’t Set Goals?

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 Christine John

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of magazine articles, blog posts, videos, and books that tell you why you should set goals, how to set goals, and how to achieve those goals. But what happens when you don’t set goals? How will this affect your future? This blog post will explore the consequences of not setting goals for your life. When you don’t set goals, you have no direction. It can be difficult to set goals if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. There are times…

Four Ways to Keep Yourself Motivated to Achieve Your Goals in 2022

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 Christine John

We are in the second month of the New Year. And it’s usually at this time that most people start to lose their motivation to achieve their goals. At the start of the year, you were inspired and fired up, and ready to start making changes to improve your life. But as bills start coming in and the pressures from work start to stress us out, we tend to lose our focus and forget why we made those goals in the first place. When the going gets tough, we need…

How to Stay Positive with a Hand Injury

June 18, 2021July 6, 2021 Christine John

This blog post is for writers who may be facing a similar experience to what I’m going through currently. I lost the use of my right hand, the hand I do everything with, due to fracturing the bone while walking down the stairs to get off a bus. My hand slammed against the metal pole and I heard a loud crack! Several hours and three x-rays later, the hospital confirmed that I had a fractured bone. I was told that it will take six weeks for a full recovery. What…

The Importance of Writing Down Your Goals

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Christine John

Many people have goals that they want to achieve. Some common goals include getting out of debt, losing weight, eating healthy, being more confident, getting a job, or starting a business. Writing down all the things you want to accomplish helps you to envision what you want your life to be like in the future. Studies show that people who write down their goals are more likely to be successful in what they want to achieve. Here are four reasons why writing down your goals is so important and beneficial.…

Don’t Let Covid-19 Kill Your Dream

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 Christine John

Achievement, goals, dreams, success, victory

Life has changed drastically for many people around the world due to the Covid-19 outbreak. We have all been thinking about and trying to survive the outbreak. We have been constantly watching the news and listening to government advice on how to get through this worldwide pandemic. We have seen and heard how this new virus has badly affected the economy, destroyed lives, and changed the way we interact with others. But have we thought about how Covid-19 could provide us with the opportunity to fulfill our dreams? Before we…

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Stop Living in a Bubble

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 Christine John

For years I stayed in my comfort zone. I was living in a bubble. I made sure that I was safe, comfortable, and in control of my life. I stayed in the same job for over four years, took the same route to work, and ate the same food for breakfast. To put it simply, my life was very predictable and boring. I was living my life in a bubble. I was stuck in a rut! I got tired of doing the same mundane tasks. I wanted more out of…