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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
A number of years ago I read somewhere that 80-90% of the people that start a self-help program or course never finish it. telecommunicationscontractor. That is a very high percentage of people who quit something they thought was going to help them!
Now I haven't seen the recent statistics on other things, like diets, or exercise programs, but I'll bet the percentage of those who quit is high as well.
Why do the majority of people who start a program never complete it? People start for a reason, a good enough reason to invest their money. fingerlakesrailway, recallcar. They must have had a desire to see something change in their lives, and decided that the program would help to get them there.
They begin, excited and determined that this program is really going to help. liverock, mahjonggame, yamahatrombone. They begin with a lot of enthusiasm. pulleytension. But then, somewhere along the way the routine and the effort seems to be too much, and they quit. diningsets. All that enthusiasm and exuberance that they had just a short time ago is gone.
Now, it is possible that the program they started wasn't the right program for them. breedingburmesepythons. Maybe they didn't realize everything that would be involved in completing that program. axlecv, frenchtablecloth. That of course, is perfectly understandable.
But is that why people give up 80-90% of the time?
I think that most of the time people don't want to continue putting forth the time and effort that's necessary to see the changes that they desire. rodewayinn, beeftenderloin. In other words, they no longer see their goal worth the time and the effort that they are putting into achieving it. chinocalifornia. They get discouraged and quit.
Many people drop out of college for the exact same reason.
One of the biggest reasons people get discouraged is because things aren't happening fast enough for them. toddlerbib, paceamericantrailers. This is partly because we live in such an instant society - we want it all now, right now!
We have fast food, email, and we can fly across the country in just a few short hours. costacruiseline, whitesoxlogo. We even have instant mashed potatoes! Living in this kind of a world can be challenging when something doesn't happen right now!
Big changes do not happen in two minutes. hostingresellerreview. But, little changes are always happening. thcdrugtest, swinebreeds, bruisedrib. Each little change may even be hardly noticeable. paddykeenan, continentalairlineshomepage. However, over a period of time, those little changes start adding up and then the change becomes noticeable.
While it is very important to keep your eyes on the goal, at times it's a good idea to stop for a moment and look back to see the progress you have made. extensionhairsalon. Even if it's just a little progress, it's still progress, which means you are heading in the right direction. livinianixon, beauticianjobs, healingstonemeanings. You might not be getting there as fast as you would like to, but you are getting there!
There are countless stories of people who were going to quit, but stuck it out a little longer and then saw great results. sunshinenee, creamshavingwarmer, romanarthistory. Those who did quit will never know what could have happened for them.
So, unless your self-help program really isn't what it was advertised to be, or it's just not at all what you expected, stick with it. chicagofloristdelivery, lawglossary, compulsivespending. Complete it. softsidewaterbed, thescrewdriver. Finish it!
Follow the instructions implicitly and see what kind of results you end up with. windowtreatmentvalances, lanaicruises, lockerroomhockey. Who knows, you may end up with enough information to revise the program and come up with your own.
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Michael A. restareasex. Verdicchio is a husband, father, minister, author,and broadcaster. traviswalton, howto. He has been the voice on numerous productions over the years. rebeccademornay. Michael has a free newsletter called, THE PEP LETTER, at http://www.christianinspirationalgifts.com/pepletter.html .
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A checklist is the best way to get organized for any event. ticketexperience, braininjuryattorney. Most of us make a grocery list before going to the store, why not make a list for everything else in life? The benefits greatly outweigh the time that it may take to make one. thermostatfan. The more checklists that you make, the faster you will get at it. bellybuttoninfection, tenantcreditreports, bitoffun. So what kind of checklists should you make? The following lists some general ideas for checklists:
Checklist for everyday. emergencyequipment. Start your mornings by making a list of all the things that you need to accomplish each day. teethwhiteningkits, fiftiesmusic, monteblanc. Carry it with you and mark each item off when completed. valinasr. This will give a great feeling of accomplishment and closure.
Household maintenance. milkcows, photographmagazine, viscounthotel. Develop a household maintenance list divided into months. outlookbackup. For instance for the month of October or November your list may include cleaning the gutters. hoghuntwild, procad, cheapsildenafilcitrate. Every month may have a day to change the filter on your furnace or central air unit. telemarketinglist. Check the list a few months in advance to see if you need to schedule specific maintenance people to do a job for you.
Christmas preparations. thebeautifulletdown. This list will only be used once a year but can save a lot of time and frustration. rotcblackboard, mobilecomputercart, coloreddiamonds. List dinner preparations such as what recipes to use, who to invite etc. thecolbertreport, australiaflag. You may want to include the date that you should send out Christmas cards and who to buy for including their special likes and dislikes. conferencecallservice. This will alleviate a lot of stress for you during the hectic holiday time.
Packing list. chemicalburns, windowclingdecorations. Packing for vacation or for just going on a business trip can seem like a daunting task. enginelathe, createvirtualcharacter. Make a list of everything that you need to pack. usarmybases, horneyteachers. Include on your list things that you need to arrange before leaving on vacation such as stopping your mail, giving the neighbor the needed information, turning down the thermostat and car maintenance.
Christmas gifts. unscramblewordsonline, bellandgossett, richestwoman. You use this list once a year also, and it too saves you a lot of time. paradigmstudio, jaguarslogo. List all the people for whom you need to get presents for. texaseconomy, submissiveasians, rusticbedding. List the items that you intend to get for them, and when you should complete the shopping for this. wrenchset, captiveinsurancecompany. If you are buying online, plan for the delivery time as well.
Weekly cleaning list. marketingpayrollprocessor. A weekly cleaning list should be developed and hung on the wall for everyone to see. mtvshowcribs, aapconsulting. Beside each job include the person's name that is responsible for the job that week. nursingshortage, diureticherb. Make sure they mark through the job when completed. mesotheliomacase, pumaultratrainer.
Car Maintenance checklist. freepspdownloads, cooperelectric, airfaresidestep. Schedule times when you need to make appointments for an oil change and general car maintenance. texaswomanshospital, porcelainitems.
Developing checklists for your life with go a long way in reducing stress. exceltraining, satellitetelevisionproviders. Having a list will also make it easier to delegate tasks to other people in your household. saltboxshed, candleplatewarmers. The great thing about these checklists is they can all be stored on your computer and printed out as needed. blackndecker, virusprotectionsoftware, beliefsystemtested. Or if you prefer, create a special binder for all of your checklists. hivbetransmitted. Once you start making checklists, you will wonder how you ever lived without them.
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The Quantum Law of Attraction
Our beliefs not only affect our physical health but also events and even aspects of our physical world. stiversstaffingservices, inlandseafood, scionautomobile. For many this will be hard to accept; however, there have been numerous documented stories that give credence to the theory that we can literally bend reality by changing our beliefs. dvdfreestylefriday, mustardseed.
There have been many instances during my own life where I have experienced what can only be termed as miracles that have challenged my whole view of what we call reality. chanelbags, accidentcarlawyer, surplusauction.
After being made "redundant" and let go from my job, I used a goal-setting process to secure a new position for exactly the salary and career path I wanted, within three weeks--despite the fact that the unemployment rate was at record levels and the country was in deep recession.
On another occasion I purchased a home that matched the exact details of my goal--including the price, the location and even the size of the rooms--within two weeks. usedslotmachines.
Another amazing example of the power of manifesting occurred when I secured contracts for my training firm within 20 minutes of setting a goal (that one still sends shivers up my spine). angorasweaters, subliminalprogram, manwetsuit.
Despite having these experiences I was never quite able to create these results on a consistent basis. rushliquidincense, russellrealty, keithsweatticket. Only after studying a variety of texts on metaphysics was I able to finally connect the dots and discover the true cause.
The universe and the world in which you live is made up of matter. beadweavinglooms, halleberrygallery. This matter can take the form of solid matter such as plants, trees and human beings, liquid matter such as water, milk or blood, and gases such as oxygen, methane or hydrogen. inspectiontool.
If we examine each of these different forms of matter we will discover that they are made up of molecules, and if we look deeper still we will find that these are made up of atoms, which are made up of subatomic particles (pure energy).
Everything in the world around you is made up of these subatomic particles: the ground you stand on, the body you have, the food you eat and the stars you gaze at in the night sky. faucetpart. This energy is all around and you are affecting it simply by existing within it. uaeuniversity.
Thoughts are also energy, which registers as electrical impulses within the brain. luxurymotorhomes. This energy not only has an incredible impact on our body's physiology, it also affects our external world. bigmilkers.
As the universe is merely a giant hub of energy interacting with itself, we are all on some level connected. modeltrains. Think of lights on a Christmas tree and imagine that every living being on the planet is an individual light powered by a central energy source.
It is this deep connection that allows us to create the circumstances to manifest the results that we desire in life, and it is our beliefs as the creator of our thoughts that directs the flow of energy to create positive results or negative ones.
Our beliefs are like lightning rods attracting events, circumstances and people into our life experience. torchsparkplug, splitrailfences, powerfuldemonsnames. It doesn't matter if you wish to achieve great wealth, develop a new product idea, or see an improvement in your health--if your beliefs are not in alignment with what you consciously desire, you will experience immense difficulty in having what you want in life.
T.D.McKenzie
T.D.McKenzie is the creator of the McKenzie Mastery Process: Discover The Secret Word That Allows You To Erase Any Limiting Belief Permanently From Your Mind Within 90 Seconds...Even If It's Been A Part of Your Life Since You Were 5 Years Old! http://www.mckenziemasteryprocess.com. porchawning
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