Home - Recruitment Techniques - Management Techniques - Online Computer Training


 Free Photography Contest
 Enter Now! Win $10,000! Are you a Winner!

 Is your credit non-existent?
 All American Credit can help you build your
 credit! Even if you have bad credit, they can help.

Please click here to visit our sponsor

Please click here to visit our sponsor

Top 5 Reasons Why Youre Not Living Your Dream


1. "I'm too old to make a change."
Maybe you are over 30 and settled in your career. You don't even want to think about making a move somewhere else. Besides, at this point in your life, you are supposed to be doing what you want, right?

For some reason we seem to think that we have to "act our age". But what does that mean? Where is there a definition of what it means to be a certain age?

The next time you think you are too old to make a change, think about Colonel Sanders and Wally Amos. Age is truly nothing more than a number.

2. "I need more money."
You might have dreams of owning your own business. You automatically think about all the money you'll need to do that. Just the thought of it overwhelms you and stops you in your tracks.

Using money as a reason not to change is just another excuse. Sure, it does take money to start a business. But who says we have to have all the money at once? Sometimes just the process of planning out our dreams makes what seems impossible, possible.

When you start to visualize your dreams, new opportunities open up for you. You may even find options that don't require that much money.

3. "I'm afraid to make a change."
You may have made a career move in the past and things did not turn out like you expected. Maybe your boss did not treat you well or you weren't challenged enough. Now you might be afraid to make the same mistake again.

Fear can take over and paralyze us. The funny thing is that most of the things we fear generally do not become a reality. When we come up with reasons why we can't make a move, we are just avoiding true happiness.

Basing your future on events that happened in the past is a sure way of stopping yourself from growing. It's best to learn from the past so that you can move forward.

4. "I don't have time to try to live my dream."
You may be so focused on your daily duties that you don't stop to think about your dreams. They might be buried deep within.

Some of us have spent so much time trying to make a living that we really don't have a life. We haven't taken the time to learn what we are passionate about.

Listen to those inner voices. Acknowledge the ideas that keep popping into your head. Make note of what you do in your spare time. Ask yourself if you would do these things even if you weren't getting paid. Or, ask if you would do them as a hobby even if you won the lottery.

5. "I don't think anyone will approve of my dream."
You've been thinking about making a change in your career. But what will people think of you? Will they believe that you can be successful? Will they be waiting for you to fail?

We often sabotage ourselves by worrying about what other people think of us. A family member, co-worker, or friend passes judgment on our dreams. All of a sudden, that's enough to stop us from moving forward.

You have the right to do what makes you happy. As long as you are not hurting anyone, including yourself, go for it. You might upset some people in the process. But, ultimately, it is your life.

Leila is co-owner of Data-Scribe(tm) in New Mexico. Their newsletter, the "Micro-Business Gazette" provides tips and resources to empower small businesses. Leila's unique approach to professional development is captured in her workshop program and forthcoming book called "Driving to Success: Let Your Spirit Take the Wheel" - http://www.datascribe.biz.


PennLive.com

Extra Motivation for the Lions?
FightOnState.com - Jul 25, 2008
So while that gives the teams who finish in the money something to brag about, it can also supply plenty of motivation to the eight teams who are picked to ...
Big Ten Media Day 1: Observations WNUR Sports
Tiller retiring; other Joe doesn't know Toledo Blade
all 186 news articles


Divine motivation and luck of the draw
The Nelson Mail, New Zealand - 21 hours ago
Regardless of whether the base faith is Muslim, Christian or Judaism, primary motivations for believers are to lead a more godly life or at least give the ...


Roosters up for key clash against Manly
The Age, Australia - 17 hours ago
Finding motivation hasn't been a problem for Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler this week. For starters there's survival - breaking the two-match losing ...


Economist

Stub out that weed for ever
Economist, UK - Jul 24, 2008
Despite that dismal situation, there are three reasons to give the latest pair of campaigners a slim chance of success: money, methods and motivation. ...


Ottawa Citizen

kayaker has plenty of motivation
Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - Jul 22, 2008
As it turns out, watching her national teammates hit the water in Athens was the last bit of motivation Fournel needed. Now, four years wiser at age 21, ...
Field hockey players relish underdog role Niagara Falls Review
The easy choice Edmonton Sun
all 344 news articles


Political motivation behind energy crisis
People's Daily Online, China - Jul 22, 2008
The soaring international oil price has sparked a dispute within the United States about whether the country should increase oil production. ...


CBC.ca

Beating sister is no longer Gay's motivation
guardian.co.uk, UK - Jul 21, 2008
"Getting a gold medal is my biggest motivation," Gay told reporters after his stunning but wind-assisted run of 9.68 seconds to win the 100 metres at the US ...
Tyson Gay and Liu Xiang face opposition in gold mission Bangkok Post
all 1,160 news articles


GMA may have to choose self-interest
Manila Times, Philippines - 10 hours ago
The first motivation concerns her legacy to the Filipino people. There is no doubt that she dearly wants to be remembered well, and this may be enough for ...
Labor sector is still in fairly good shape Manila Times
all 2 news articles


Obese children 'need motivation'
BBC News, UK - Jul 21, 2008
A health trust in Bradford is encouraging parents of overweight children to try a new approach to help them lose weight. The weight loss course is the first ...


ABC News

SEC Football 2008: Vols in the shadows
GoVolsXtra, TN - Jul 24, 2008
"It's a lot of motivation when people are overlooking you," he said. "It's motivation to want to win. It's something we can use in the locker room, ...
Not a "parasite of intercollegiate athletics" Rocky Top Talk
all 455 news articles

Motivation - Google News

home | site map Distance Education at ICS
© 2006 www.elearn-university.com