Get Motivated - Stay Motivated

Automatic Achievement

2011-11-19T18:00:00.003+01:00

My new book "Automatic Achievement" went live on Amazon.com today.

If you`ve ever wondered what you`re doing wrong or why you don`t achieve all that you can you`ll find this book interesting.

Take a look and see what you think.

Automatic Achievement book

How To Stay Focused On Your Goals

2011-01-27T20:06:00.002+01:00

Distracted, finding it hard to concentrate and always stopping and starting. Sound like you? And of course this can negatively impact our ability to achieve our goals and play havoc with our ability to make any real progress because our minds are often elsewhere.

This is the way it is for most people because we live in the age of distraction. Text messages, phone calls, emails, FaceBook, instant messaging and on and on….

Not everyone though.

You see a special few have a secret way to stay focused even when its absolute chaos all around them. They float through life and wonder why everyone else is struggling and failing, while they just keep on winning and enjoying a full and happy life.

Copy What Highly Successful People Do

High achievers are different in one special way. They have the ability to focus and get things done even when they are bombarded by distractions and interruptions. They`re like a dog with a bone - they have a Super Focus state of mind that makes them unstoppable.

If you could focus like this and maintain deep concentration you`d become much more successful – its inevitable because you`d be very, very productive day in and day out.

The Easy Way

For me, I use the Super Focus state of mind, to get what I want. In fact I used it just before writing this message to you. It`ll help me stay focused and enjoy a productive day. And best of all its easy to do. You can do it too. Be like highly successful people and focus like never before and you`ll have more fun and zest for life.

I explain how at this new page:

http://www.peterwmurphy.com/superfocus.html

Lazy But Highly Successful

2010-11-09T18:51:00.001+01:00

Of all my friends Josh is easily the laziest. When I visit his family I know where I`ll find him. Half asleep staring at a giant TV screen.

If I ever suggest we walk around town he`ll look at me as if I`m crazy before grabbing the car key. As you can guess, Josh tends to be a little overweight. But that doesn`t bother him. Few things do.

How is it then that a few years ago Josh put $1.5 million into his bank account in little over 12 months? How can someone so lazy and carefree get anything done?

Josh knows something few people understand. He knows how to run his brain and make things happen. And he turns on this powerful self-motivation only when he wants to.

The rest of the time Josh is perfectly happy to relax with friends and family and enjoy his life. And that`s how he can be highly successful, in charge of his life but avoid the high stress burnout most overachievers suffer from.

What Has This Got To Do With You?

If you are like me, you want to be in control of your life. And that means turning on the inspiration and drive to get ahead when you choose. And the rest of the time it means relaxing and having fun.

This is the smart way to live. And you can start living like this day once you know your personal motivation blueprint - the specific way of thinking that works for you.

Thousands and thousands of people around the world have learned how easy this is. It really isn`t that difficult, it just seems so until someone shows you how. Then its like childs play its so easy.

Josh was lazy and very average until he learned his personal motivation blueprint. Now he is in charge. Now he can be at his very best whenever he decides to be and he can flip the switch in a matter of seconds.

You can do the same. Put an end to waiting and hoping inspiration arrives when you need it. Look at your track record to date. Has waiting for inspiration worked?

If you are surrounded by less capable people who are doing much better than you then you know self-motivation is the missing link.

Josh became very successful and he did it very quickly. I describe at my site how I did the same and how you can copy my simple step by step motivation system. You can read all about it right here:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

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How To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated All Day Long

2010-01-27T19:09:00.003+01:00

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How To Be Motivated To Create The Life Of Your Dreams

2005-12-01T18:35:00.000+01:00

WARNING -- THIS ARTICLE IS FOR OPEN MINDED READERS ONLY

When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better person,
to do better at work or to create a happier family life you
need to understand the importance of taking control of your
self-talk. You really need to know how to motivate yourself
through thick and thin.

Do you ever pay attention to the thoughts inside your mind?
And more importantly do you ever notice the way in which
you talk to yourself?

Here are three tips you can use right away to motivate
yourself: find out how to be motivated in seconds:

1 Talk To Yourself The Way You Talk To Someone You Love

Be honest!

Is it true you sometimes insult yourself, curse yourself
and say horrible things about your abilities? If you spoke
like this regularly to the people you care about they would
leave and never talk to you again.

There is no excuse for treating yourself so badly. Talk to
yourself the way you would talk to someone you deeply love.
Be respectful, patient and understanding. Be slow to anger,
quick to praise and grateful for the opportunity to listen.

Be on your best behavior when you talk to yourself and you
will find that you treat other people better as well. This
in turn will cause people to respond more positively to
whatever you say. These very people will be more inclined
to help you get what you want.

2 Pump Up The Volume

Very often we go through our day with an internal dialogue
buzzing away in the background. We mutter to ourselves
about what we need to do without feeling particularly
inspired to do anything other than what we have to do. This
is not an effective strategy for self-motivation!

What you need to do instead is to turn up the volume,
inject some passion into your words and talk to yourself
with enthusiasm. You would not have much luck motivating
someone else to take action without putting some energy
into your words. You need to do the same to motivate
yourself. You must know how to be motivated at a moments
notice!

The next time you want to motivate yourself to do something
- talk to yourself the same way you would if someone was
standing before you waiting to be inspired. Speak loudly
with passion and excitement either aloud or to yourself
inside your head. The more energy you put into it the
easier it will be to light the fire inside you that sparks
you into action.

3 Know How To Feel Good When You Are Having A Tough Day

No matter how focused, positive and hard working you are
there will still be days when nothing seems to go your way.
It is on days like this that you must take charge of your
brain and take control of your self talk.

You need a back catalogue of memories you can replay to
make yourself feel good. Music does it for me. I have so
many songs I love to hear that I just pick one out and
listen to it in my mind. In a moment I can listen to sounds
that make me feel fantastic simply by choosing to.

For best results imagine you have a volume control with
bass and treble. Make the music sound rich, loud and
resonant. This is the secret to knowing how to be motivated
in a way that works for you.

A friend of mine has such a great memory that he will
listen to an entire CD in his mind. How about that for a
quick and easy way to feel good whenever you are having a
tough day?

One final way to use this tip...

Replay happy memories of people telling you how much they
value and appreciate you. Hear them saying what a
difference you are making and soak up those wonderful
feelings of appreciation.

Your motivation will soar and getting more done each day
will just get easier and easier with eager people lining up
to help you.

It really is your choice as to how you run your brain.
Choose to feel great and your communication with yourself
and the outside world will become remarkable.

And do bear in mind the alternative is bleak ...

2005 is almost over. If you let things slide like you did
last year we will be having the same conversation in 12
months time.

How much will that hurt?

All you need to do is unlock your personal motivation style
- the step by step formula that works best for you and your
lifestyle.

Do that and 2006 will be the year you took control of your
life and felt secure and at peace like never before.

Now imagine how good you will feel about yourself. Follow
my step by step motivation system and you will enjoy a
renewed vitality for life...

I explain the five steps to finding the best way to ensure
lasting self-motivation in my course.

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All the best,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.

Now take a moment to reserve your 365 day trial by clicking
here:

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The Inner Winner Secret

2005-10-26T15:46:00.000+02:00

by Peter Murphy

You are capable of much more than you are currently
demonstrating in your life. Deep down you know that.

The challenge is knowing how to activate your inner winner
- that part of you that is destined for greatness. What you
need is a simple yet practical way to draw out your
capacity for inspired action, your ability to be in the
flow getting things done while enjoying the moment.

Why not do what the very successful do? i.e. use the fear
of embarrassment to help you achieve your goals. I know
this sounds unusual. Bear with me a moment.

Here´s how it works....

1. Choose a critical task

Pick something you really need to get done but are avoiding.
This can be in your career or personal life. Just be sure
to select a task you care about completing. It´s best if
the pressure is already building!

2. Tell a trusted friend what you will achieve

The key is to tell someone whose respect and approval you
don´t want to lose. By setting things up in this way
winning their continued approval becomes more urgent and
important to you than the task itself.

If you choose the kind of person who will never let you
forget your failure to follow through you will have found
the emotional pressure to get into action immediately.

3. Hold in mind the potential for embarrassment

While working on the task hold in mind the embarrassment
you will feel if you don´t complete it. Imagine how
disappointed your friend will be. Think about how that
person will be surprised and let down to see you fail.

This emotional need to avoid disapproval will give you the
incentive you need to move ahead and complete the task.
Before you know it you will have an unstoppable resolve to
complete the task and report your success to your friend.

The potential for embarrassment and the desire for praise
will focus your attention on what needs to be done. What
was once a task that could be put off or even forgotten
quickly become a matter of intense urgency.

Although we might like to think otherwise we are emotional
creatures. Using logic doesn´t always work when it comes to
motivating ourselves and reasoning is never going to light
the fire in your belly.

If you have been trying to reason your way to a state of
lasting motivation you already know that it is not a
solution to the problem.

What you need to do is take charge of those feelings that
stop you from getting ahead such as lethargy, indifference,
apathy and even fear.

Imagine what your day would be like without those limiting
feelings. Imagine how much energy you´d have and how
inspired and excited you´d feel about diving into the day
ahead.

Again, logic won´t get you to a state of lasting motivation
- you need a step by step proven system. And for people
like you who are open to learning a new and better way I
have a solution that works.

But it is not for everyone.

If you are of at least average intelligence and can follow
simple instructions I can share my secrets with you. Even
better, you can test the system for yourself when you click
here:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Your Friend,

Peter Murphy

P.S. Forget using reason to get motivated, harness the
power of both negative and positive emotions and you´ll
rediscover your passion for life.

If you´ve had enough of dragging yourself through the day
it´s time to get back on the fast track. Test my step by
step motivation system for 365 days - click here now:

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The Biggest Motivation Mistake You Make

2005-10-19T21:06:00.000+02:00

Look at the winners in life and ask yourself: what are they
doing so differently to everyone else? What is their secret?

The secret is staring you in the face. And as soon as you
recognize how blindingly obvious it is you are all set to
join the winners.

The winners circle is populated by men and women who have
control over their negative emotions. Unlike the general
population they don´t view rejection, frustration or
laziness as reasons to stop.

High achievers use negative emotions as feedback i.e. what
I am doing is not working so I need to find a better way.
This attitude transforms problems into opportunities and
lets you live in a world of wonderful possibilities.

You can do the same!

Do not expect negative emotions to go away. You will never
get rid of so called negative emotions so view them in a
different light and start using them to get ahead. This is
what highly successful people do. Why not join them?

The key is to view frustrations as signals to try a
different approach. Clearly, you only get frustrated when
your current approach is not working. And if you keep doing
what does not work you will only become more stressed and
overwhelmed.

Imagine what your life could be life if rejection didn´t
bother you. What would it be like if procrastination was
just another way to get ahead? Procrastination is simply a
signal you need to pay attention to.

Sometimes procrastination means you need time out but a lot
of the time it means - change your working style. Without
realizing it you may have set your life up in a way that
stops you from being a winner.

Many people put themselves under extreme pressure to do
things they don´t want to do, then fail and then beat
themselves up for falling short again. Life quickly becomes
a series of obstacles you avoid and dread. Does this sound
like you?

If instead you´d like to be a winner again all you need to
do is learn how winners stay motivated. Do exactly what
they do and you´ll take your place in the winners circle.

What do you need to know to become a winner again?

It´s simple really. You must develop the ability to see how
you put off doing what really matters and change this
program to your own personal motivation blueprint - the
motivation style that is right for you.

When you do this you´ll become an achiever again and get
much more done with far greater ease and enjoyment. You´ll
regain control of your life and start to see a very bright
light at the end of the tunnel you were stuck in.

Now, there is a hard way and an easy way to get back on
track. The difficult way could take years and a lot of
effort with no guarantee of success as you attempt to
analyze how you stop yourself from being a winner.

The easy way is to use my step by step system. All the hard
work has been done for you. As long as you are of at least
average intelligence and you follow through you will
quickly rediscover your sense of self motivation and
purpose.

Click here now and test my system today:

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Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

P.S. Here´s what one person had to say after using my
motivation system....

"Peter, you've got a way of showing simply, exactly and
directly how real people can get the results they've been
wanting for so long --- and get 'em now.

No more long waits for the changes we want, and no more
dependence on the gurus. Finally, true Do-It-Yourself comes
to Self-Help! Brilliantly done." -- Charles Burke

To take your place in the winners circle click here now:

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Read An Article On Self Motivation

2005-07-21T18:50:00.000+02:00

Want to read an article on self motivation? This blog is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants an article on self motivation.

Use the article menu on the right hand side of this site to select articles on motivation - practical tips you can apply right away.

Sometimes you don´t need more theories, long explanations or long winded ideas. All you need is an article on self motivation that gets straight to the point. That is what you´ll find at this site.

Getting motivated is all about unlocking your personal motivation style - find the combination that works best for you. A little adjustment to what you are already doing can much a huge difference to you. Take time to read articles on motivation and you´ll notice important changes in how you think and feel.

As these new distinctions sink in you´ll develop a lasting motivation based on an approach that works for you in your busy life.

Start today with an article on self motivation from the selection on the right hand side of the site.

How Self-Made Millionaires Overcome Procrastination

2005-06-21T18:58:00.000+02:00

Do you want to know how the super successful overcome
procrastination?

One fascinating hallmark of all highly motivated
millionaires is their strongly held conviction that they
will succeed. They do whatever it takes despite any
challenges that crop up.

How do they overcome procrastination? People who are
inspired by their dreams believe with certainty they will
achieve their goals even if they do not know how all the
details will work out.

This sense of certainty is due in part to their empowering
belief system and also to the way they represent their
goals to themselves inside their minds.

Have you ever got excited about your goals and then slowly
over time lost your enthusiasm? Most people do. The
difference is that the winners in life are able to relight
that passion and desire to keep on going until they get
what they want.

What are these rich and successful people doing differently
to everyone else? They know how to build an internal state
of certainty that they will succeed despite any short-term
challenges. This overcomes procrastination.

You can have this same sense of certainty by visualizing
your top five goals as already achieved at least once a
day. Picture your goals as already achieved and enjoy the
feelings of satisfaction. Hear people complimenting you on
your success and really soak up the feelings of success.

Make the pictures, sounds and feelings as lifelike as
possible. Keep going until you feel with certainty that you
will achieve this goal -- as sure as the sun will rise in
the morning!

If the success of the goal seems uncertain play with the
picture in your mind until it does feel certain. Compare
how you picture, hear and see your goal with your
expectation that the sun will rise tomorrow.

Making the picture bigger, closer, brighter and more
colorful usually helps to make it seem more realistic.

When you do this each day you are telling your unconscious
mind to keep searching for ways to achieve your goal and
you will consistently be motivated. You will also find that
your intuition guides you and presents you with ideas that
will help you to move ahead.

It used to bother me picturing my goals as already achieved
to the point of certainty... I feared that it would make me
lazy since my brain would believe the goal would just turn
up.

And I used to think if I thought of the goal as certain I
would be fooling myself into believing I would achieve it
despite immediate evidence to the contrary.

However the opposite is true. That sense of certainty
propels you forward to create what you are imagining. Plus
when you are off target it stands out a mile because your
results are so inconsistent with your expectations.

You are then compelled to get back on track. Like an artist
expressing himself with paints you can become an artist
creating your goals in the world around you from the
inspiration inside your mind.

You will never have a 100% guarantee that you will succeed
however the more certain you feel about your future the
more energy you will invest in achieving your goals. And
the corresponding actions you take will naturally improve
your chances of success.

A number of years ago I saw Donald Trump getting
interviewed on TV. I paid close attention to the way he
communicated as well as to what he said.

He positively exuded certainty when he spoke about his next
big development. Every fiber of his being proclaimed that
the new venture would be a huge success.

Trump exudes certainty and this success aura attracts
investors and encourages other people to believe in his
vision. You can be sure that when he pictures his goals he
does so with certainty.

Start small if you like and as your confidence grows build
up to bigger goals. Remember to make this a daily habit and
you will be able to keep on going even at times when you
face setbacks.

Now...

When you align the certainty principle with your desires,
beliefs and expectations you will become unstoppable. I
cover this in step 1 in my book at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Of course, to really have success with this key principle
you need to make sure you set goals correctly and most
people think they know how but then don´t do it properly. I
show you how the best way to set goals that work for you in
step 2 of my 5 Step Motivation System.

Click here now for full details:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. His 5 Step
Motivation System reveals how you can crush procrastination
and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now for your 365 day
test drive at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

P.S. Why not take the 365 day trial of my step-by-step
motivation system. And take 10 minutes a day to use The
Motivation Accelerator Process on page 79.

Give yourself 10 minutes each day to improve the quality of
your life. Do this and you will be stunned by your
sustained motivation and renewed zest for life.

Go here now to reserve your 365 day trial:

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3 Reasons Why Goal Setting Never Works For You

2005-06-14T19:29:00.000+02:00

by Peter Murphy

Although goal setting is fundamental to achieving greater
success and happiness, most people make the same goal
setting mistakes.

Here are the three mistakes that can prevent you from
having the success and happiness you deserve:

1. Setting goals that do not inspire you

This is the biggest mistake I see people making. Instead of
setting a goal to live in their dream home they instead aim
a little lower and hope to pay the rent on time next month.

This is a mistake because paying bills will never inspire
you to get up early and stay up late. Getting by does not
require you to be all you can be and in fact it tires you
and leaves you feeling exhausted at the end of each day.

2. Trying to use money as a motivator

A related mistake is focusing on money. It´s hard to get
excited about numbers on a financial statement. Your
intelligence will not let you work harder for the sake of
improving a list of numbers.

People who get a lot done rarely work just for the money.
They have inspiring reasons to improve their lives and they
use money as a tool to get things done and to get what they
want. Money itself is not the ultimate goal.

3. Avoiding regular progress reviews

The vast majority of people set goals once a year in
January, forget about them and repeat the process 12 months
later. This is a recipe for failure.

Unless you review your goals and measure your progress or
lack of it there is no way you can correct a lack of action
or identify actions that are taking you further from your
goals.

The failure to plan leads to poor results while the failure
to track your progress leads to frustration and the false
hope that your dreams will come true.

What is the solution?

1. Set bigger goals that excite you, goals that you can
see, hear and touch in your mind´s eye. Then, imagine these
goals as real. This makes it much easier to hold in mind
what you want and to make your dreams come true.

2. Aim to get things that exist in the world and to enjoy
time with people you care about - use money as a
facilitator that enables you to make these goals happen.

Keep your attention on the ultimate end results and staying
motivated become much easier. e.g. a beautiful home and
happy family rather than a million bucks in the bank.

3. Finally, on a weekly and monthly basis track your
progress against your most important goals. Unless you
measure and assess your effectiveness you have no
opportunity to adjust your approach when you are off track.

Objectively notice what you are doing well and what you are
neglecting. Then make improvements to your approach as
required.

Now, stop using goal setting the wrong way and start
enjoying more success with these three powerful solutions
to the most common goal setting mistakes.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How The Donald Stays Motivated

2005-06-09T13:41:00.000+02:00

How Does Donald Trump Stay Motivated?

Even highly successful people need to keep an eye on
self-motivation. When thousands of people are looking to
you for leadership, guidance and inspiration you cannot
say: "I don´t feel up to it today".

Even Donald Trump, successful and driven as he is, has
moments when he needs to pause, refocus and consciously get
motivated.

In his best selling book, How to Get Rich, Donald Trump
revealed a clever way to stay motivated. And it won´t cost
you a billion dollars to use this motivation strategy.

Trump describes in his book how he sometimes reviews
previous successes. This is a great way he can inspire
himself to achieve even more.

How does he actually do this?

He keeps a box in his office crammed with newspaper
clippings and letters that serve as reminders of his
success to date. He can sift through the contents of the
box and relive those special moments from his past.

By reading newspaper and magazine articles about his
achievements he can quickly and easily motivate himself to
achieve even bigger goals.

And by re-reading letters from people he respects he can
once again enjoy their endorsement of what he does and what
he has achieved.

This simple act of reviewing previous successes is a
powerful way to shift how you think and feel - to renew
your sense of what is possible and to get you into inspired
action.

The more you condition your mind to focus on what you are
capable of - the more of your abilities you can tap into.
And when you activate more of your potential you will
succeed much more often.

How can you apply this motivation secret today?

1. Surround your work area with evidence of your previous
successes. Place certificates, awards and photos in a
prominent location. Don´t leave them gathering dust in a
drawer.

2. Keep letters and newspaper clippings that highlight your
achievements. e.g. customer testimonials, trade magazine
articles about new developments you are involved in, notes
of promotions or bonuses you have earned.

3. Review your previous successes on a regular basis. When
you do so you will be conditioning your mind to expect and
create even more success in the future.

As you begin to remind yourself of what you are capable of
you will naturally start to demand more of yourself and
you´ll feel inspired to achieve greater results.

Your motivation will soar and each little success will
build on the previous success to create an unstoppable
motivation that transforms the quality of your life.

Although this motivation secret sounds too simple to be of
any value it really does work. After all, if Donald Trump
pays attention to it, don´t you think you could benefit
from doing the same?

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation Reserve
your 365 day trial by clicking here now:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

More Success By Stopping Procrastinaion

2005-05-24T13:01:00.000+02:00

Stopping procrastination can be extremely hard for some
individuals. With some simple planning and organization you
can be better equipped in stopping procrastination and have
the time to get a lot more done during your day.

The following are some simple ways you can start stopping
procrastination in its tracks.

1. Setting priorities for what you need to get done during
the day is an excellent start in stopping procrastination.

What are the most important things to get done for the day?
By prioritizing your to do list you will not be overloading
yourself with to many things to get done in a day.

2. Writing things down, making lists, and leaving reminders
around the house for you to see can be a huge help in
stopping procrastination.

This can be accomplished by purchasing a day planner to
write appointments and project deadlines in, you can also
do the same on the calendars in your home.

Post it Notes are another option for keeping track of
things. It will be hard to procrastinate when there are
constant reminders around your home of tasks that need to
be completed.

3. A timer is a wonderful weapon in the fight to end
procrastination. This could be an egg timer or the timer on
your watch or stove. Set your timer for fifteen minutes at
a time a work quickly to complete a task.

It could be cleaning the bathroom, folding and putting away
a load of laundry, or paying a few bills. You could also
find a friend to be cleaning buddies with you.

Work for fifteen minutes then take a small break and call
each other to see how much each of you has accomplished. It
will make cleaning fun and you can keep each other in check
so you both complete everything that needs to be done
around the house.

This will break down your work into smaller sections making
it progress a lot faster for you. If you are able to access
the internet regularly there are many websites geared
toward this method of organizing and completing projects.

4. Set you alarm clock so you wake up an hour or so before
you need to start getting ready to begin your day. Use this
time to prepare that evening’s dinner to cook in your crock
pot, clean the bathroom or straighten up your entry way.

5. Getting rid of the clutter and organizing your home is
an excellent way to stop procrastination. If your home is
clear of things you don’t really need and you are organized
it will be much easier to clear and will also free you to
be working on other things.

6. Another thing you can do to in an effort to stop
procrastination is reward yourself for tasks completed. It
will be make things a lot more enjoyable to do if you know
there is something special waiting for you when you finish.

7. You also need to allow time for relaxation. You need to
try and have an even balance of things you need to do and
things you want to do.

By implementing any of the items mentioned above you will
be well on your way to stopping procrastination in your
life.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Procrastinate!

2005-05-18T14:32:00.000+02:00

There are certain skills required when learning how to
procrastinate. It isn’t enough just to know how to
procrastinate, but one needs to know why and when to do it.

In this article you can find suggestions on how to
procrastinate and the reasons behind choosing this option.

Eventually, with practice this can become a skill and a
person will no longer need to know how to procrastinate but
can put their knowledge into action.

There are reasons why people procrastinate, and to know how
to procrastinate purposefully it is important to know what
the main reasons for choosing this option are:

1. Poor time management.

2. Inability to prioritise.

3. An overload of tasks (integral in deciding how to
procrastinate and choose which task to leave longest).

4. Task anxiety, will it be a success or a failure?

5. Feeling overwhelmed, bored, any kind of negative feeling.

There is an old saying, "You know you’re getting old when
it takes to much effort to procrastinate." This infers
that it requires some effort to learn how to procrastinate,
which is not necessarily always the case.

How to procrastinate is a choice of the procrastinator not
the situation, there are various methods or distractions a
person can employ to procrastinate successfully:

1. Time filling. The most important thing when learning
how to procrastinate is to replace the time that should
have been used doing one task by doing something more
appealing to the would-be procrastinator.

2. Goal completion. Knowing how to procrastinate well does
not mean time should be spent sitting doing nothing but
breathing. Having a goal with a set amount of time means a
level of procrastination can be permitted without harm to
the task.

3. Schedule clashes. Often one piece of previous
procrastination can be used as an excuse for another bout
of procrastination. A more tedious task can be supplanted
by a less tedious one that had already suffered from delay
previously.

4. Money or friends? Which comes first? In learning how
to procrastinate a person has to decide which is most
important and which can be put off for a period of time. A
friendless rich man or a broke popular person, which is
more appealing?

5. Clear thinking and justification. When deciding how to
procrastinate it is important to choose how to qualify the
procrastination, if you cannot justify it to yourself then
you are not learning how to procrastinate properly.

The dictionary definition of ‘procrastinate’ is "To put off
doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or
laziness."

When learning how to procrastinate only the former part of
that definition is true, the act does not have to be due to
‘carelessness’ or ‘laziness’.

Being able to know how to procrastinate does not have to
have negative connotations, it can mean a person is good at
time delegation and work prioritising, both important
skills in business and education.

So tips to remember:

1. Prioritise. Procrastinate with care.

2. Fill your time. Don’t waste an act of procrastination.

3. Perspective. Don’t let procrastination affect money,
friends or health if possible.

4. Keep a goal in sight. Be realistic in time management
so procrastination is possible.

5. Know how to procrastinate and feel positive about it.

Finally it is not just a skill to know how to procrastinate
but when to do it, some things just can not be left till
later or tomorrow, again this depends on circumstance and
the individual. Knowing how to procrastinate is a useful
tool in a busy world.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Need procrastination help?

2005-05-02T15:16:00.000+02:00

If you are a procrastinator and need procrastination help
don’t despair there is hope. With only a little work on
your part and a determined mindset you can overcome
procrastination, help yourself and start getting things
done. Procrastination help is on the way.

Here are a few simple strategies.

1. Admitting there’s a problem - The first thing that will
help you overcome procrastination is to admit that you have
a problem. You cannot help yourself overcome
procrastination unless you first realize that you are a
procrastinator.

By admitting to yourself that you are a procrastinator you
have taken the first and most important step in helping
yourself overcome the problem of procrastination.

2. Make A List – Making a to-do list will help you organize
and prioritize those things that you have put off doing by
procrastinating about them.

If you have felt overwhelmed by the things you need to do,
but have not done, putting them down on a list allows you
some control over what might seem an out of control
situation.

Also, you will receive a sense of satisfaction when you
cross off completed tasks. Making a list puts you in
charge of your efforts to help yourself overcome
procrastination.

3. Self-talk - The way you talk to yourself about a task
can either help or hinder you in overcoming procrastination.

If you tell yourself that the task is simply dreadful,
horrible, too difficult, etc. you will be more likely to
procrastinate about it.

However, if you tell yourself that the task is really not
that bad, will only take a few minutes, will make you feel
better about yourself, etc. it will be easier to overcome
the temptation to procrastinate about it.

Positive self-talk can make a world of difference in
helping you overcome procrastination.

4. Accountability - Making yourself accountable to someone
can also help you overcome procrastination. Enlist your
family and friends and ask them to hold you accountable for
the tasks you have been procrastinating about.

Accountability should not be confused with nagging.
Accountability means someone you care about will simply ask
if the task has been completed or not.

Nagging, on the other hand, is a demand that the task be
completed, and often serves to make the procrastinator
procrastinate even longer.

By making yourself accountable to someone else, you help
yourself overcome procrastination by sharing your
responsibilities with others.

5. Rewards - As any psychologist knows rewards encourage
positive behavior. This is especially true with
procrastinators and can significantly help you overcome
procrastination.

The rewards don’t have to be costly or time consuming.
They can be as simple as allowing yourself to watch a
favorite television show only after you have completed one
of the tasks on the to-do list.

Or, it could be allowing yourself a dish of ice cream, a
phone call to a friend, or just about anything you would
rather be doing instead of the tasks on your list.

If you consistently reward yourself for each completed task
you will find that you have helped yourself overcome
procrastination in a positive and fun manner.

Procrastination can be a serious problem and frequently has
long-term, negative consequences. You can overcome
procrastination, help yourself gets things done, and become
more successful simply by making up your mind to take the
first step today. Don’t wait and do it tomorrow. Do it
today and give yourself some procrastination help.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How to get motivated in 5 minutes

2005-04-21T17:28:00.000+02:00

What can you do when you can´t seem to get motivated? On days when even getting started seems like too much effort there is still something you can do to rediscover a little motivation. If you want the solution to get motivated - it is easier than you think...

Instead of getting overwhelmed by your never ending to do list take a different approach. Take 5 minutes at a time. Yes! Start a task and aim to stick with it for only 5 minutes.

At the end of that 5 minute period - mark a tick on your desk notepad and do another 5 minutes on the task. Rinse and repeat!

By taking on a little you will find it easier to get a little motivated and once you begin it is easier to get back into the flow. Momentum will carry you forward after you have started on the work that needs to be done.

Very often when we don´t feel like doing much it is only a problem of getting started. So take 5 minute chunks of time and beat the procrastination habit. Within minutes you will feel a little motivated and after just a few 5 minute blocks your motivation will gradually pick up.

Knowing how to get motivated in easier than you thought!

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You Can Beat Procrastination: A Step-by-Step Guide

2005-04-18T14:43:00.000+02:00

Yes, that’s right – we said you can beat procrastination.
Don’t worry – we’re not going to ask you to take a 6-week
course on the art of how to beat procrastination.

Instead, we’re going to give you some simple, brief hints
that you can jot on Post-It notes around the house, in the
car, or at your desk at work. Soon, you’ll be remembering
these tips on hwo to beat procrastination, and will learn
to employ them in your every day routine.

So, here goes. Stay with us now – and most importantly, do
NOT procrastinate reading these hints.

1. Set your priorities – and then leave an open notepad on
your desk – or file on your computer, labeled simply with
“To Do.” It doesn’t have to be formal, and don’t try to
force yourself to make a big list at once – THAT kind of
chore is one that’s begging to be procrastinated.

Remember, our point here is to help you BEAT that
procrastination habit that we ALL have at one time or
another! Just jot things on the list throughout the day, as
you think of them.

2. Eat your spinach first! (Yes, this does relate to
beating procrastination, believe it or not.) Every day,
look at the one or two “must dos” that you’re
procrastinating – even dreading – the most.

Do those first, if your time priorities allow. This
accomplishes two things: one, it frees up your mind from
spending your whole day thinking, “Drat, I still have to
write that report!

I’m never going to get it done!” and two, it gives you the
momentum to get more done, since you’ve gotten the “big
thing” out of the way. Think of it as if you’re a child,
and you’re eating the yuckiest thing off your plate first.

3. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Now, look at some of the
quick things you need to do – mailing out bills, clipping
an article to read later, straightening the top of your
desk, tossing out the trash. Make it a race against the
clock to see how much you can get done.

4. Divide and conquer. If a project is still overwhelming,
then break it into smaller parts. Conquer the pieces one at
a time.

5. Remove distractions. For some people, this means
turning off the TV or radio. For others, it means clearing
your work area of all clutter, so you don’t get trapped
into shifting your attention from one task to another,
while not actually accomplishing anything. Remember, you’re
trying to BEAT procrastination, not encourage it to be
worse!

Repeat after us, “DO IT NOW!” Now, follow your own advice!

Well, what are you waiting for? You can beat
procrastination – so get moving!

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.procrastinatorhelp.com/

Don't Procrastinate! Learn to Get Things Done Now, Not Later

2005-03-22T16:43:00.000+01:00

In the fast paced setting of the modern world, it's pretty
tempting at times to procrastinate. We've all had moments
in our lives where the urge to procrastinate is
overwhelming.

Putting things off or choosing to procrastinate rather than
actually getting work done can lead to serious problems in
the long run. If you procrastinate and want some quick tips
for getting the tasks at hand done when you get them, look
no further.

1. Break it up: Perhaps you've wanted to reorganize your
closet, but it's such a huge project you procrastinate and
are reluctant to begin.

If this is the case, then break up that large task into to
smaller increments so you can't really procrastinate. Not
only will it seem doable, but you'll find yourself with a
clean closet in a relatively short amount of time and won't
procrastinate!

However you break up the process is up to you, but I've
found sorting through clothes on one day and shoes on
another is a quite effective method to help me not
procrastinate.

2. Lighten up: Another helpful tip in combating
procrastination includes changing your mindset. If you're a
perfectionist, you know that the thought of even beginning
a project is overwhelming because you're consumed with
having it turn out "just right" which causes many to
procrastinate.

Getting rid of or suppressing this urge for perfection will
definitely help your project get under way and stop the
annoying urge to procrastinate.

By setting reachable goals for yourself, you will have
realistic expectations of what you can do, and you'll find
seeing a task through from start to finish is less work
when not worrying about every little detail and ultimately
won't procrastinate.

3. Schedule it: If you can't seem to get started on
anything, make a list to combat your habit to
procrastinate. Rank all of your projects in order based on
when they're due and how difficult they are.

It's hard to procrastinate with a list in front of you,
guiding you through the day. Make sure to put this to-do
list in a prominent place in your office or on your desk so
it greets you at each morning as inspiration to not
procrastinate.

4. Put it off, a little: Try some structured delay time to
end your putting off of projects indefinitely that leads to
the tendency to procrastinate.

When planning to work on an assignment, schedule in breaks
where you can stand, stretch, and relax for a bit before
getting back to it. Planned leisure time is great, as long
as it stays within set boundaries and doesn't turn into
time where you procrastinate.

Go ahead and watch your favorite TV show before picking an
essay topic, but make sure the television goes off once
it's over.

Fight the urge to leave the TV on while you work and press
the 'off' button immediately after your program ends. This
way, you remove the distractions around you, making
focusing on work easier and the temptation to procrastinate
lessened.

So whatever your personal barriers are when it comes to
tending to procrastinate, just keep structure in mind when
planning your day. Don't leave super large slots of time
that could cause you to procrastinate.

Ultimately, it's up to you to change your behavior patterns
and eliminate the bad habit to procrastinate in your life.

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2005-03-10T20:38:00.000+01:00

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How To Procrastinate - The 5 Ways

2005-02-21T14:09:00.000+01:00

by Peter Murphy

There are certain skills required when learning how to
procrastinate. It isn’t enough just to know how to
procrastinate, but one needs to know why and when to do it.

In this article you can find suggestions on how to
procrastinate and the reasons behind choosing this option.

(some of what is said is meant to be tongue in cheek)

Eventually, with practice this can become a skill and a
person will no longer need to know how to procrastinate but
can put their knowledge into action.

There are reasons why people procrastinate, and to know how
to procrastinate purposefully it is important to know what
the main reasons for choosing this option are:

1. Poor time management.
2. Inability to prioritise.
3. An overload of tasks (integral in deciding how to
procrastinate and choose which task to leave longest).
4. Task anxiety, will it be a success or a failure?
5. Feeling overwhelmed, bored, any kind of negative feeling.

There is an old saying, "You know you’re getting old when
it takes to much effort to procrastinate." This infers
that it requires some effort to learn how to procrastinate,
which is not necessarily always the case.

How to procrastinate is a choice of the procrastinator not
the situation, there are various methods or distractions a
person can employ to procrastinate successfully:

1. Time filling.

The most important thing when learning how to procrastinate
is to replace the time that should have been used doing one
task by doing something more appealing to the would-be
procrastinator.

2. Goal completion.

Knowing how to procrastinate well does not mean time should
be spent sitting doing nothing but breathing. Having a
goal with a set amount of time means a level of
procrastination can be permitted without harm to the task.

3. Schedule clashes.

Often one piece of previous procrastination can be used as
an excuse for another bout of procrastination. A more
tedious task can be supplanted by a less tedious one that
had already suffered from delay previously.

4. Money or friends?

Which comes first? In learning how to procrastinate a
person has to decide which is most important and which can
be put off for a period of time. A friendless rich man or
a broke popular person, which is more appealing?

5. Clear thinking and justification.

When deciding how to procrastinate it is important to
choose how to qualify the procrastination, if you cannot
justify it to yourself then you are not learning how to
procrastinate properly.

The dictionary definition of ‘procrastinate’ is "To put off
doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or
laziness."

When learning how to procrastinate only the former part of
that definition is true, the act does not have to be due to
‘carelessness’ or ‘laziness’.

Being able to know how to procrastinate does not have to
have negative connotations, it can mean a person is good at
time delegation and work prioritising, both important
skills in business and education.

So tips to remember:

1. Prioritise. Procrastinate with care.
2. Fill your time. Don’t waste an act of procrastination.
3. Perspective. Don’t let procrastination affect money,
friends or health if possible.
4. Keep a goal in sight. Be realistic in time management
so procrastination is possible.
5. Know how to procrastinate and feel positive about it.

Finally it is not just a skill to know how to procrastinate
but when to do it, some things just can not be left till
later or tomorrow, again this depends on circumstance and
the individual. Knowing how to procrastinate is a useful
tool in a busy world.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply
now because it is available for a limited time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How to Overcome Procrastination

2005-02-21T13:54:00.000+01:00

How to Overcome Procrastination
by Peter Murphy

Learning how to overcome procrastination can be very
difficult for many. It is a character trait most of us
possess, but if we become willing to try something new we
can begin learning how to avoid procrastination and the
unproductive cycle it keeps us in.

Procrastination fosters anxiety, anger, and keeps us from
fully enjoying life, so learning how to overcome
procrastination is imperative.

Being a poster child for procrastination, I found learning
how to avoid procrastination necessary if I was ever going
to be successful at anything.

So, I set out to rediscover that part of myself that is
organized and loathes procrastination.

Procrastination is really nothing more than fear, a lack of
good organization, and poor self-motivation. Regarding the
latter two, simple measures can be taken to begin learning
how to overcome procrastination and start to restore some
sanity to life.

Unfortunately, fear requires a little more effort. When
facing any task where fear might play an important role,
it’s good to ask yourself a few questions in order to begin
learning how to avoid procrastination.

1. What am I most afraid of regarding this task? Is it the
outcome? Is it the actual task itself? Is it the
possibility of failure or am I uncomfortable with the steps
required to complete it?

2. What is the worst thing that can happen to me? Is it
possible that I am simply afraid of being rejected?
Taking a quick inventory of what is causing the fear goes a
long way in learning how to avoid procrastination.

Most experts agree that procrastination is typically caused
by a fear of uncomfortable feelings. So, what are some
concrete measures you can take to begin learning how to
avoid procrastination?

Here is a simple list of things you can do to get
organized, instill motivation, and begin practicing better
habits.

1. Make lists.

But, more importantly, make small lists. Making a list
with 20 things that need to be done will only give you
another reason for procrastination.

Overall, completion will seem impossible allowing you to
justify doing nothing. So, keep your lists to a manageable
amount: typically 5-10 tasks.

2. Don’t start with the most difficult task.

Complete a few easier tasks to build your motivation and
confidence

3. Check off the completed tasks.

Few things feel better than scratching a line through
something that has been completed. A weight lifts from you
and the likelihood of you learning how to avoid
procrastination of larger tasks increases.

4. Tell someone else what tasks are on your list.

This is a simple concept; you are relying on a third party
to help hold you accountable.

5. Don’t procrastinate beginning your list.

Do not read your email, shop Ebay, or call to schedule that
all-important vet appointment for your dog. These are just
ways your mind works to keep you from learning how to avoid
procrastination.

Get out the list and immediately complete one of the items
on it.

I say all of this as a procrastination convert. For years,
I refused to plan anything, and all my procrastination
yielded me was anxiety and more things to do.

So, get out that pen and paper right now, make a list, and
commit to completing it. That’s the first step in learning
how to avoid procrastination.

You’ll feel better and find yourself enjoying other things
in life. Stop avoiding learning how to overcome
procrastination, because learning how to overcome
procrastination is as easy as deciding to begin.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced
a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination
and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for
a limited time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

8 Super Ways To Avoid Procrastination

2005-02-10T20:29:00.000+01:00

by Peter Murphy

How to avoid procrastination is a subject that everyone thinks about at sometime or another.We are all guilty of delaying what needs to be done at sometime or another; so learning ways of how to avoid procrastination is beneficial to everyone.

Although learning how to avoid procrastination is simple, applying the principles is harder as those who do procrastinate, will put off even attempting to avoid procrastination itself.Some simple tips on how to avoid procrastination are as follows. It's all a simple matter of retraining yourself to get the job done.

1. Prioritize your daily tasks. Decide what has to be done, should be done, and what you would like to do.

2. Get the worst out of the way first. Do that 'have to' job first; get it over and out of your hair. By doing the 'have to's' first, it leaves the rest of your time to do those want to's and should be's.Doing this one simple thing is one of the best ways to avoid procrastination in the first place.

3. Delegate, if possible, some of the worst things on your list to others. This will allow you to move on to other things and allow you to avoid procrastinating on those things you really don't want to do in the first place.

4. Make a list every morning of what you need to accomplish throughout the day. Reward yourself each time you check an item done.

5. Look closely at how you procrastinate. Do you surf the web when you should be doing the accounting? Do you read and answer email when you should be doing that office report?Once you figure out the things you do to put off what needs doing, it's easy to figure out how to avoid procrastination by eliminating those behaviors. If you can't eliminate the behavior, save it for the reward of getting the job done.

6. Keep a day planner. Write down what has to be accomplished and block out the time you are going to do it.Once the job is done, check it off or draw a line through it. Seeing the checkmarks on paper will motivate you to move on to the next item on your list.

7. At the end of the day, write down what you have accomplished. This can sometimes be its own reward.

As you see the list grow from day to day, you will begin to look for ways to avoid procrastination yourself.

8. Write out a set of goals for yourself. List where you want to be next week, next month, next year and five years from now.Look at how what you are putting off keeps you from reaching those goals.

Knowing how to avoid procrastination is really all about setting personal goals for yourself and sticking with them. As you find ways to juggle all the things that have to be done, and see the rewards of getting them finished, you will find even more ways on how to avoid procrastination for yourself.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

7 Magical Ways To Stop Procrastination

2005-02-10T20:11:00.000+01:00

by Peter Murphy

What can you do to stop procrastination when it won't let
you finish a job?

There are a number of techniques to help you stop
procrastination once and for all. If you can stop
procrastination in your life just think about what you
could accomplish and how much better you would feel.

People who procrastinate in excess are prone to feelings of
guilt, anxiety and powerlessness. Why does procrastination
occur?

It could be as a result of not wanting to do things or of
not being able to do things. It could also be a result of
fear. Many of us fear failure as well as success. Still
others procrastinate simply because it works for them.

Procrastination is not something we should live with. When
procrastination occurs, nothing gets done. And when nothing
gets done due to procrastination, that's when we feel down
and worthless.

Feeling this way may be avoided with a number of techniques
designed to stop procrastination:

1. You can stop procrastination by getting organized. Being
unorganized leads to chaos and feelings of being
overwhelmed. Stop procrastination by organizing your life.

2. Breakdown tasks into manageable units to stop
procrastination. Smaller tasks are less overwhelming that
large jobs.

3. Have discipline. Allow your desire for success to
overcome your desire to put things off.

4. Positive motivation. Talk yourself up with encouraging
quotes. Even very successful people feed their minds with
positive input each day.

5. Get someone else´s help to stop procrastination. Ask
someone to hold you accountable for completion of a task
you have been procrastinating about.
For example, if you are putting off cleaning the garage ask
you wife to question you about when it will be completed
several days before the due date.

6. Do the easiest or most enjoyable task first so that you
get off to a good start. This works for some people while
the opposite works for others. Some people like to get the
unpleasant work out of the way so they can enjoy the rest.

7. Giving yourself a deadline can stop procrastination.
Procrastination should not be something you should live
with. Successful people do not tend to procrastinate,
instead, they stop procrastination because they know what
needs to get done must get done.

It is not because they necessarily enjoy the unpleasant
tasks which others procrastinate about but rather the
strength of their desire for success is greater than their
desire to procrastinate.

Procrastination should not be a hindrance to achieving your
goal. Take a moment to recognize the signs and do something
to overcome it and stop procrastination.

If you begin by rewarding yourself for small successes and
stop punishing yourself when you do procrastinate you will
be able to develop new habits that, in time, will help stop
procrastination.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply
now because it is available for a limited time only at:

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Simple Ways To Cure Procrastination

2005-02-08T13:09:00.000+01:00

by Peter Murphy

Curing procrastination is about overcoming fear. If you can
conquer the fears which are causing you to put off
important projects you will be well on your way to curing
procrastination.

Curing procrastination is not necessarily about will power
or forcefully advancing in your goals but rather it is
about learning why we procrastinate, what we are afraid of
and finding ways to face those fears in order to move
forward in our lives.

What are you afraid of?

1. Fear of Failure.

The fear of failure is by far the most obvious fear which
can cause disabling procrastination. This is especially
true as it pertains to our professional lives, careers, and
for college students their assignments.

If the fear of failure is causing you to put off a task
then what you need to do is sit down and think carefully
about all of the possible outcomes if indeed you fail.

Actually, first consider what does it mean to fail? If you
can not answer this question then you have nothing to fear
and your task of curing procrastination is finished.

If you can certainly imagine failing in the given task then
consider for a minute what is the worst possible
consequence of failing.

Make peace with this, accept it and you have nothing more
to fear. The Samurai of early Japan taught themselves to
make peace with the fact that they could die at any time.

By doing this they eliminated almost all other fears ––
because, of course, what could be worse than that. They
certainly learned the trick to curing procrastination.

2. Fear of Success.

If you think that maybe your procrastination is being
caused by your fear of success then curing procrastination
becomes all that much easier.

Why are you afraid of success?

Chances are you want success but you fear that you will not
be able to live up to the responsibilities of success and
everything it brings.

Or maybe, you are aware that success will bring negative
consequences in addition to positive things. If you are to
succeed in curing procrastination then you must come to
terms with what to expect with success and weigh the good
versus the bad.

If the undesired results outweigh the bad then just decide
not to do the project at all and you have just succeed in
one thing …… curing procrastination. You see if you remove
a task from your plate then there is no longer anything to
procrastinate about.

Curing procrastination is not impossible and it is within
everyone’s reach. It is really a mind game. In summary,
curing procrastination is possible when you face your fears
head on and eliminate them with an understanding of why you
are afraid.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:

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3 Smart Ways To Stop Procrastinating

2005-02-03T17:35:00.000+01:00

by Peter Murphy

Stopping procrastination can be challenging, especially
since you can’t put it off until tomorrow! Most people who
did manage to stop procrastinating did not do so overnight.

Like any other bad habit, procrastination starts small and
builds itself up.

Returning to a more dependable lifestyle however is
possible. Follow these simple steps below and eventually,
with dedication and self discipline your procrastination
should be under control and your tomorrows will be a little
less full!

Step #1 Start Small.

Usually if people procrastinate in their business lives
they also procrastinate in their personal life too and vice
versa.

Start small by making an everyday to do list. Examples
include, but are not limited to; taking out the trash,
doing the dishes, hanging up clothes, and maybe even
littler things like making the bed or tidying up the living
room.

When you have things under control at a personal level it
is easier to get things under control at a business level.

Getting yourself into the routine of not putting things off
at home will be difficult since the home is the easiest
place to procrastinate: it is always there, you always have
an extra day to work on it, and no one besides you or those
who live you will know what you are putting off.

However, if you have noticed, the places that we feel most
comfortable in are the easiest to begin a bad habit and
also the hardest place to get rid of that bad habit.

A smoker’s hardest place to deal with is their personal
space and yours is too. So take control and shape yourself
up at home to start the process of stopping procrastination.

Step #2 Take control at work.

No doubt if you are a procrastinator at home then you
usually have things piling up at work to do or you find
yourself at the end of the day hurrying to get things done
that you should have done that morning or the day before.

Well stop that!

Make a list, just like you did for at home. Start the day
by making a list of things you must check off by a certain
time in the day.

For example, say you want to get the reports done on time
that usually you put off until the end of the day. Make a
list and note that reports must be checked off by 10:00
that morning.

At first you may find yourself racing and checking off that
item on the list right at ten or slightly before but keep
at it and you just might find yourself checking off your
list long before the time its due!

Practice makes perfect and the more you practice and being
on time the easier it gets and soon it becomes as second
habit as procrastination is or hopefully used to be.

Step #3 If All else fails, weight the guilty consequences.

You know how mad you feel or even embarrassed when you have
pushed yourself to the last minute or even past the last
minute?

Whenever you feel yourself giving into the urge to
procrastinate just remember that feeling and predict how
you will feel the next day when you are faced with your
normal circumstances plus those you have avoided and waited
to do. A very simple form of self discipline but a very
effective one.

Stopping procrastination isn’t always easy but it can be
done. Follow these steps diligently; just be careful to get
started today even if only in a small way.

You already know what procrastination and low motivation is
costing you. And you know deep down that nothing is going
to change for the better until you do.

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How to Stop Procrastinating

2005-01-27T16:51:00.000+01:00

How to Stop Procrastinating
by Peter Murphy

Ever wonder how to stop procrastinating? Here is a good example...

I was recently talking with a friend who said, “You know, I
need to have guests over to my house more often.“Why is
that?” I asked. “Because that seems to be the only time I
really clean my house,” she responded.

Isn’t that the truth! Deadlines and commitments have a
wonderful way of forcing us to get things done which have
to be done. It is easy to procrastinate about doing
something when there is no one to hold you accountable.

Think about it!

You may be the worst procrastinator on earth about certain
things like housework or dreaded work projects but chances
are you file your tax return on time ever year.

This is because the federal government has placed a
deadline on filing tax returns and they hold us accountable
if they are not done.

If you want to stop procrastinating in your life try
setting yourself deadlines for projects you have been
putting off and finding ways to hold yourself accontable
for meeting these deadlines.

Here are some ideas of how you can use this strategy to
stop procrastinating at home and in your work.

1. Write it Down.

The act of simply deciding when you plan to complete a task
and writing it down on your calender can be very effective
in creating a sense of a deadline.

2. Schedule something that forces you to take action.

For example, invite guests over to your house. If you have
been putting off cleaning the house this will force you to
clean and put things in order.

Another example, might be if you have been putting off
visiting someone you know you should visit then give that
person a call and let them know you will be visiting on a
particular day.

Once you have made this commitment it will likely be more
difficult to not follow through. Simply by putting this
person on notice of a visit will create a deadline with
accountablity.

3. Put someone on notice that a project will be completed
on a particular date.

If there is a project at work that you have been
procrastinating about. Send your boss a note tellig him or
her that they can expect the project on a certain date.

This will create a deadline for you and your boss will
likely hold you accoutable by asking for the project if in
fact it is not delivered by the date you promised it.

4. Leave yourself no way out.

Leaving yourself no way out is in a sense burning the
bridge behind you so that you have no choice but to
complete a task which you have been putting off.

If for instance, you need to buy a new vacuum because the
old one has had it. You have the money saved for the new
one but you have just been putting off going shopping for
one.

Burn the bridges behind you. Give your old appliance away to a
local thrift shop. Then you have no choice but to buy that
new one. You can put a stop to procrastination by simply
setting yourself deadlines and holding yourself or having
someone else hold you accountable.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:
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How to Stay Motivated Until You Succeed

2005-01-27T16:41:00.000+01:00

How to Stay Motivated Until You Succeed
by Peter Murphy

Was there a time when you were completely motivated to
succeed? And somehow you knew how to stay motivated...

Goals are mysterious things - they spring into our minds
motivating us to succeed, fuel fires of fantasy about
success and new found happiness, initiate an almost manic
effort to move our lives forward, and then - suddenly the
fire goes out.

What once motivated you to succeed, drove you to get up
early and work late, now weighs in your mind as a failure
in the wings.

Don’t despair.

The aftermath of the best intentions often feels like
failure, but a few simple questions to yourself every day
will provide the motivation to carry you through until your
goal’s completion.

Step 1: Repeat goal aloud.

Repeat it again. And again. Simple statements repeated
aloud and often can trigger the subconscious into action.

Choose your goal, and pick strong words that inspire you.
As you say them aloud, pay attention to what the words
mean. If your goal is to practice the bassoon, say aloud “I
will practice the bassoon and make beautiful music!” or “I
will make my bassoon sing!”

Each statement rephrases the initial goal, but does so in a
way that refreshes and revitalizes the initial excitement
of your goal.

Step 2: Tell a good friend about your goal.

Talk openly about why you wanted to pursue your goal in the
first place, and what you hoped to achieve.

Talking with someone about possible outcomes and the steps
along the way can make the goal more realistic in your
mind. Each time you talk to someone, the goal becomes less
a secret desire, and more a route you have chosen that your
friends can encourage you on.

Step 3: Even if you don’t feel like it, do it anyways!

There are mornings we all loathe getting out of bed, but
hitting snooze once more will not get the paperwork done
any earlier, finish our paper route, or see us to success.

Feelings are not facts, but they can catch up to the facts
in time - doing what you know you ought will eventually
bring you a feeling of satisfaction as well as of relief.

Step 4: Reward Yourself!

When you complete a step in your overall plan, reward
yourself. Little rewards along the way can make the overall
job seem more attainable.

Rewards do not have to be overly expensive to provide a
boost. Allow yourself a night off if you make three cold
calls, or give yourself a manicure once you have completed
your thank-you card list.

The goal is important, but the path you take can be where
the fun is. As you think about what arena of life you wish
to succeed in, remind yourself how capable you are.

Goals are meant to stretch us and push into places we would
not ordinarily go. Let the journey help you grow as a
person.

Recognize that, although you will not always feel the same
level of motivation, an unwavering commitment can make all
the difference and you can stay motivated to succeed.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
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How To Beat Procrastination At Work

2005-01-27T16:39:00.000+01:00

How To Beat Procrastination At Work
by Peter Murphy

The issue of overcoming procrastination at work could be
more important today than ever before.

As more tasks become automated due to advances in
technology there is a general expectation, whether it is
realistic or not, that productivity should increase as well.

Everyone seems to have more work than can possibly be done
in a day and this pressure can result in feelings of being
overwhelmed which in turn leads to procrastination at work
which can actually decrease productivity if not properly
managed.

Although there are hundreds of reasons why we procrastinate
and put off difficult tasks, one of the most common reasons
people procrastinate is because they are simply overwhelmed
by a task which seems too large in scope to complete. And
so the natural response is simply to put off ever getting
started.

There are four ways to effectively overcome procrastination
in this situation...

1. Break your tasks down into multiple and smaller more
manageable units and then focus on each unit moving from
one to the next as each task is completed.

As you complete each unit of work the success will motivate
you to move on to the next one.

With this being said, be careful to not lose sight of the
final objective. This leads to the next tip for beating
procrastination at work.

2. Do each unit or task one at a time.

A woman I know recently lost her husband. She had never
worked day in her life and due to the circumstances of her
husband’s death she was unable to collect his life
insurance policy.

Being in this difficult financial situation forced her to
have to find a job and to make an already difficult
situation worse she had no work experience or education.

She eventually found a job at a local nursery. She was told
the job would be pulling weeds. Although the wages were not
that great, the job certainly sounded easy enough.

You can imagine the feelings of being overwhelmed as she
stood before a great field as far as she could and was told
she was to pull all of the weeds throughout the field.

She was completely overwhelmed by what appeared to be an
impossible task. While many would have said “There is no
way I am doing this” and quit, she was determined to
succeed and told herself that she would simply begin by
doing one at a time.

This is excellent advice for beating procrastination at
work. You can manage huge work loads if you focus on one at
a time.

3. Set aside quiet time to work on the particular project
so that you will not be interrupted. Frequent interruptions
can easily cause us to lose focus which then takes time to
get back.

For larger more complex projects it is also important to
schedule this quiet time during a period of the day when
you are fresh and thinking clearly.

For many, first thing in the morning is the best time for
complex projects that require analytical thinking or
problem-solving, while the afternoon is a better time to
work on more mundane projects.

By incorporating these three techniques into your work day
you will be able to put a stop to procrastination at work
caused by large overwhelming projects.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
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5 Ways To Beat Procrastination at Home

2005-01-27T16:37:00.000+01:00

How To Overcome Procrastination At Home
by Peter Murphy

It’s not easy to stay motivated and beat procrastination
while being at home. Too many distractions and feeling that
tasks can always be delayed until tomorrow or the next day
can cause procrastination at home to set in...

The phone rings, you check your e-mail, watch a little TV
and before you know it procrastination at home has stolen
your day and what have you accomplished?

Then the guilt sets in and you promise yourself that
tomorrow will be better, but will it?

It can be with a little creativity and organization.

1. Have a plan including some kind of schedule. Make a list
of the things you want to get done and write them down. It
can be even more helpful to divide the day into thirty
minute segments.

Be realistic about the amount of time each task will take
or you will be overwhelmed by 9:00 a.m. Feel satisfied as
you cross each item off the list.

2. Take care of yourself. Leave time each day for some kind
of physical activity. It’s good for you and can help you
maintain the energy you need.

Try to get outside, the fresh air and light are also good
for you and can boost your immune system and allow you to
remain healthy.

It’s especially easy to procrastinate when you aren’t
feeling well. Eat nutritious meals and get enough sleep.

3. Focus on the task at hand. If you try to do too many
things at once you may get discouraged and finish none of
them.

It will seem impossible to complete anything unless you
really pay attention to one thing at a time.

4. Take a break. When you make your schedule be sure to
leave time for a cup of coffee or tea. Time to read a
magazine or take a bath.

This will make your time at home more enjoyable and also
give you little incentives to get things done.

5. Be creative. There is no rule that says you have to do
certain tasks on certain days. Vary your schedule and
include a few jobs you don’t mind doing with a few that you
find less enjoyable.

If you hate cleaning the litter box, the oven and the
windows then don’t schedule them all for the same day. Do
some extra things one day and have a little free time later
in the week to do something you enjoy.

By following these suggestions you will be able to get
things done on time, feel good about what you have
accomplished, stay healthy and enjoy being at home.

Celebrate each good day and promise yourself a little
improvement on the days when you do procrastinate at home.
It will happen but can be avoided more often if you think
about the five steps above. In no time, you will find that
you have beat procrastination at home.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
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How To Stay Motivated Until You Succeed

2004-12-16T13:54:00.000+01:00

How To Stay Motivated Until You Succeed
by Peter Murphy

For a lot of us our work schedules at home and at our jobs have been a major source of complications in our lives. Our financial well being depends on our paycheck, and our mental and emotional well-being depends in part on having a well-organized life. But a few simple changes in your life can show you how to stay motivated until you succeed.

With so many demands being placed upon us, it becomes confusing as to where to place our priorities. Somewhere along the way, in the midst of all the uncertainties of our lives, we tend to lose our sense of motivation and instead choose the path of least resistance - procrastination. Here are a few tips to get your life organized so you can become motivated until you succeed.

1. For most of us, a job is our means of financial support and contributes to our physical, mental and emotional health as well, so quitting your job is not an option for most. The trick is to balance your job with your home life. This can be a challenging task but you can begin by cutting your workday to eight or nine hours a day to allow yourself more time at home. If making changes in the number of hours you work is not possible for you, try simplifying in other areas to give you more time, energy and money; that is, if you live simply, you'll not need as much money.

2. Even taking the simplest steps can reward you with more time and less stress, such as changing your expectations of others (one less thing to worry about), dropping the call waiting feature on your telephone, and having simple holidays without much fuss or spending a lot of money.

3. Getting rid of the emotional garbage in your life such as anger, hatred, and forgiving those who need your forgiveness or mending broken relationships will help clear the way to show you how to stay motivated until you succeed by giving you back your time and energy. Decide how you want your life to be. What do you need most in your life at this moment - energy, peace, quiet, tranquility, wisdom, spiritual growth? Make a promise to yourself that you will achieve whatever you want, and then set about to make it happen.

4. Concentrate on what's most important and prioritize your task list (this should be done both at your job and at home). A good method is to place each item on your "to do" list in its proper perspective by having three lists: "MUST Be Done," "Should Be Done," and "Nice Things To Do." Once you place a value on each item you will quickly see that some things need not be done at all. In fact, the only time procrastination may pay off might be when everything on the "Nice Things To Do" list can all be marked off as unnecessary.

5. Don't be afraid to ask for help. The sheer volume of tasks in our daily lives is enough to make us want it to "just go away." As a result we procrastinate, thus losing our motivation. It is not a sign of incompetence or inefficiency to admit you need help. Let your co-workers or your supervisor at work know you need help. At home, even the smallest child in your family can do simple tasks.

Slow down, simplify, spend less, enjoy simple pleasures with your family that don't cost a cent, and your life may become more beautiful, happier and fulfilling. Getting organized and ridding yourself of things that are unnecessary are the first steps of learning how to stay motivated until you succeed.

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Learn How To Overcome Procrastination At Home

2004-12-16T13:52:00.000+01:00

Learn How To Overcome Procrastination At Home
by Peter Murphy

Now that you have conquered procrastination on the job because you were afraid you'd get fired, you can learn how to overcome procrastination at home. The methods are much the same, but the tasks, the environment and the people you work with are different, and these differences require a change in the way you approach the situation.

First of all, you're not going to get fired from home, but you may suffer some consequences from disgruntled family members who have to carry your share of the workload. A worst-case scenario is that your procrastination and lack of motivation may carry over to other members of your family, resulting in absolutely nothing being done. All the disorganization and clutter in your home will most likely result in chaos and disarray to the point you have no clean clothes to wear and can't find your books or briefcase. However, all is not lost because you can learn how to overcome procrastination at home by following a few simple suggestions.

1. Make a list of tasks that must be done daily, weekly, monthly and so on. Then think about how each task can be simplified. For example, the first thing you normally do when you get home is change into comfortable clothing. You can eliminate one task right here by hanging up your clothes when you take them off instead of waiting until bedtime, when you most likely will throw them over the back of a chair.

2. Once you have made your task list, prioritize each list. It could go something like this: (1) talk and listen to your children and/or spouse to learn about their day; (2) get dinner started (you already know what cook because previously you made menus and shopped for food; (3) make some time to talk to family members while dinner is cooking; (4) immediately after dinner clear the table and load the dishwasher instead of waiting; (5) do other necessary chores such as laundry while helping children with homework. This list is an example only; your list may be entirely different. The important thing is to get it done.

3. Prevention is the key to having less to do around the house. Put mats down around all entrances to prevent dirt from being tracked into the house, thus making vacuuming easier. Some other preventive measures you can take now to lighten your load and help you overcome procrastination at home are so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of them sooner.

4. Ask family members to break all habits that result in messes, and minimize those that can't be helped. Become aware of the messes around the house and analyze the reason for them. You can coat some surfaces with a sealant to keep them looking shiny and new and make cleaning easier. If you have surfaces that can't be cleaned such as a wall with flat latex paint, you can repaint with a cleanable paint or cover it with a washable wallpaper. Seal off crevices and cracks that let dust and pests get into your home.

5. Other tips include avoiding high-low carpet patterns and embossed floor tile; it collects dirt and is hard to clean. Indoor-outdoor carpet also shows every piece of lint or dirt that gets on it (and it really doesn't add much fashion to your floor anyway). Elaborately textured ceilings and walls collect dust and cobwebs and should be avoided. Other elements to avoid include unfinished wood that shows stains, dark colors on floors, furniture and countertops, and large collections that have to be moved around to clean.

With a little forethought and ingenuity, you can teach yourself and family members to simplify your lives and learn how to overcome procrastination at home.

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10 New Motivation Articles For Your Enjoyment

2004-12-07T16:44:00.000+01:00

These motivation articles offer some very powerful tips for getting and staying motivated. Make sure to read them all right away.

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How to deal with temporary defeat

2004-12-02T19:05:00.000+01:00

No matter how successful you become you still need to be able
to handle setbacks and short-term obstacles.

Otherwise your motivation will fade away to nothing.

In this article
we learn how to deal with temporary defeat...

Three Feet From Gold
by N.Hill

One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of
quitting when one is overtaken by TEMPORARY DEFEAT. Every
person is guilty of this at one time or another.

An uncle of R.U.Darby was caught by the "gold fever" in the
gold-rush days, and went west to dig and grow rich. He had
never heard that 'more gold has been mined from the
thoughts of men than has ever been taken from the earth'.
He staked his claim and went to work with pick and shovel.

After weeks of labor, he was rewarded by the discovery of
the shining ore. He needed machinery to bring the ore to
the surface. Quietly, he covered up the mine, retraced his
footsteps to his home in Williamsburg, Maryland, told his
relatives and a few neighbors of the 'strike'.

They got together the money for the needed machinery, and
had it shipped. The uncle and Darby went back to work the
mine.

The first car of ore was mined and shipped to a smelter.
The returns proved they had one of the richest mines in
Colorado! A few more cars of that ore would clear the
debts. Then would come the big killing in profits.

Down went the drills! Up went the hopes of Darby and Uncle!
Then something happened. The vein of gold ore disappeared!
They had come to end of the rainbow and the pot of gold was
no longer there. They drilled on, desperately trying to
pick up the vein again - all to no avail.

Finally, they decided to QUIT.

They sold the machinery to a junk man for a few hundred
dollars, and took the train back home. The junk man called
in a mining engineer to look at the mine and do a little
calculating. The engineer advised that the project had
failed because the owners were not familiar with "fault
lines".

His calculations showed that the vein would be found just
three feet from where the Darbys had stopped drilling! That
is exactly where it was found!

The junk man took millions of dollars in ore from the mine
because he knew enough to seek expert counsel before giving
up.

FAILURE is a trickster with a keen sense of irony and
cunning. It takes great delight in tripping one when
success is almost within reach.

You are even closer to a personal breakthrough than you can
imagine. If you only knew the difference some powerful new
motivation strategies will make you would feel a chill
running up your back.

Enjoy!

Peter Murphy

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10 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating

2004-11-27T18:21:00.000+01:00

Want to learn how to stop procrastinating? There are many ways to stop procrastinating and in this article we look at 10 important keys to stopping procrastination from ruling your life...

10 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating
by Peter Murphy

The key to learning how to stop procrastinating is to shift
your focus toward concentrating on results. Many people
work frantically each day and accomplish very little.

It is counterproductive to concentrate on so many tasks
that you cannot accomplish them and may cost you time and
energy with no results. Many people seem to spend a lot of
time and energy only to achieve very few results.

You can learn how to stop procrastinating and achieve
success in all you do if you learn the appropriate time
management and organizational skills.

Here are 10 keys to beating procrastination:

1. Working efficiently requires much less energy than
tackling several tasks at once and never completing any of
them.

You can more effectively manage your time if you make a
list each day of every task you need to complete in order
of importance.

Finish each task before starting on the next.

Organizational and time management skills will reduce your
level of stress and increase your productivity.

2. Problems and demands can seem overwhelming at times and
leave you feeling overburdened and out of control. The
proper time management tools, including a to do list, will
help you keep your priorities in order and give you a plan
to follow each day.

3. If your tasks seem large, break them into individual
components until they seem more manageable. With a precise
plan you can eliminate most of the problems you face during
the day and gain a feeling of pride and accomplishment when
you see a noticeable difference in your productivity level.

4. Procrastination tends to leave you with a feeling of
frustration and a sense of never finishing anything no
matter how hard you work.

To find success both at work and at home, you must organize
your daily tasks and your life. Time management skills are
among the most important you'll ever learn. Learning to
prioritize and do the right things at the right time will
help you reach your goals on a daily basis.

5. Being effective means doing the right things in a timely
manner. Your effectiveness depends on learning how to stop
procrastinating.

You can delegate tasks to others to free up your time to do
the urgent tasks to meet your objectives in order to be
more productive. Being inefficient and frustrated equates
to poor performance.

6. You can lower your stress level and achieve your tasks
each if you practice using your time wisely and learn how
to stop procrastinating.

You can learn how to stop procrastinating if you use
effective time management skills. You can get good results
if you use your time wisely.

7. Determine your priorities, set achievable goals, and
plan wisely to enable you to make the best use of your time.

Learn your strengths and your weaknesses, and you can
develop a plan so you can be more productive in both your
personal and professional life.

It is important to enjoy what you do to enhance the quality
of your life. Most jobs have duties that are monotonous
and that you dislike.

8. Learning how to stop procrastinating will allow you to
lessen the time spent on performing tasks that you dislike.

Allow more time for the things you like to do to alleviate
your frustration, and you will be on your way toward ending
procrastination.

9. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses can help you
can direct your job toward an efficient, if not enjoyable,
direction.

You can learn how to stop procrastinating and make
effective use of your time if you manage your time wisely.

10. Concentrate on the important elements of your tasks and
stop working frantically with no accomplishments. Finishing
your essential tasks as they arise can prevent a tremendous
loss of time.

My suggestion for you today.... Take the 365 day trial of
my step-by-step motivation system.

And take 10 minutes a day to use The Motivation Accelerator
Process on page 79. Give yourself 10 minutes each day to
improve the quality of your life.

Do this and you will be stunned by your sustained
motivation and renewed zest for life.

Go here now to reserve your 365 day trial:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Have fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that allows you to crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.

Click here: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Now you know how to stop procrastinating!

Procrastination Help And Motivation Sites

2004-11-25T13:02:00.000+01:00

Want to check out some other motivation sites and sites on procrastination help? I have a great list of procrastination help and motivation sites right here for you...

End Procrastination Now

Stop Procrastinating

Fight Procrastination

Procrastination ebook

Overcoming Procrastination
Motivation Sites

Motivation Techniques

Motivation keys to

Daily Motivation

Life Motivation

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Sales Motivation

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Motivation Inspiration Articles

Motivation Self Help Books

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Now, go check out some of those great procrastination help and motivation sites.

Free tips - how to get motivated and beat procrastination

2004-11-22T14:58:00.000+01:00

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How To Beat Procrastination At Work

2004-11-18T10:42:00.000+01:00

How can you beat procrastination at work?

Listen. If you don´t beat procrastination at work the long
term consequences could be serious.

Take this example of how expensive work procrastination can be...

The assignment that your boss gave you several days ago
still isn't done. The assignment is a report that your
boss needs to take to an important meeting, and you may get
a big promotion if the meeting goes OK. You've had plenty
of time to get it done, but still just don't do it even
though your future career could be in jeopardy. What's
wrong with you?

You are one of the millions who procrastinate. You feel
inadequate, guilty, depressed and have low self-esteem.
Procrastination means avoiding doing tasks, which need to
be done - sometimes doing them at the last minute or
sometimes never doing them at all.

The reasons for procrastinating are as numerous as the
excuses one can make for not completing tasks. A few of
these reasons are listed below:

1. If you are a poor manager of your time and have
trouble identifying your objectives, you most likely are
overwhelmed by your tasks. You try in vain to prioritize
them, and failing at that you've even been known to
secretly throw a few written requests into the trash, and
later claiming you never got them. You are a
procrastinator.

2. You find it hard to concentrate. You may think
about what you're going to cook for dinner or you daydream
about your next golf game. So you put off getting the job
done; you sit and think about it but take no action.

3. You may be easily distracted by outside influences
such as ringing telephones, other folk's conversations, and
may even spend time performing "no-brainer" tasks such as
sharpening pencils, shuffling papers, or make endless trips
to the restroom or coffee bar.

4. Your self-esteem is very low. You have a negative
image of yourself and believe that you're an underachiever
who can't succeed at much of anything. You also may be
bored with the task at hand and lack enthusiasm.

But listen up - you CAN break the procrastination habit at
work as well as in every other area of your life. Here are
a few suggestions:

1. Go on; admit that you have some fears and
anxieties about your ability to get the job done! It's a
perfectly normal feeling, and once you face your problems
with concentration, time management, and the inability to
make a decision, you can take steps to change them.

2. Instead of brooding about your problem areas,
identify your strong points, set your goals and priorities
and develop a "can do" attitude.

3. Use time wisely. The value you place on yourself
and your work has a direct bearing on your ability to do
your work in a timely, consistent manner.

4. Set priorities and perform each job accordingly.
Tackle the jobs you dislike aggressively; it's best to get
them done and out of the way. Consider breaking large
assignments into smaller segments (if time allows).

5. Take a couple of minutes frequently to stand,
stretch or move about to energize both your body and your
brain. If possible, get some fresh air during breaks and
your lunch hour.

6. Take the initiative to change your work
environment if it causes distractions. Placing a barrier
such as a tall plant in front of your desk will block the
view of co-workers passing by. Make sure you have the
information and supplies at hand to avoid the temptation to
wander away from your work area.

A few changes in your attitude and work habits will make a
dramatic difference in the way you perform your work.

How can you beat procrastination at work?

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Easy To Use Motivational Tools

2004-11-11T18:59:00.000+01:00

Who else wants easy to use motivational tools?

Read on for 12 simple motivational tools you can use today.

The standard for success across the globe is having a
vision that compels you to succeed. Motivation is the key
in accomplishing all your goals.

No matter how many years you spend in a classroom or from
what social class or lifestyle, motivation is the common
factor among those who are high achievers.

Finding the tools to put meaning and purpose in your life,
developing a vision, and becoming highly motivated can lead
you towards a successful and exciting life.

Here are 12 motivational tools that can bring you success:

1. Recognizing obstacles and learning to remove them can
make your vision a reality. The individual who is
extremely motivated and successful has been motivated by a
vision.

2. The quest for freedom is the basis for motivation.
Total freedom is not necessarily desirable or possible, but
the pursuit of that ideal is what motivates us to succeed.

3. People who develop a vision control their own life and
destiny. With no vision, your life and destiny are
controlled by outside forces. You must change your
thinking habits in order to change your life, and you
change your habits by keeping the desired results in sight.

4. Develop a major goal, but take a specified path to get
there. You'll have many smaller goals to reach before you
get to the final result. By learning to accomplish these
smaller goals, you'll be motivated to take on the larger
challenges.

5. Get into the habit of finishing what you start. An
unfinished project is of no value. Leaving things
unfinished is a habit that must be changed.

6. Find support through friends, acquaintances, and
co-workers. If you surround yourself with motivated,
visionary people you will naturally develop the attributes
that helped them get that way. Mutual interests and
like-minded associates can be excellent motivational tools.

7. Another motivational tool is failure. Failure teaches us
to keep trying until we get it right. No one ever became
successful without prior failures. Failure is a by-product
of imagination and creativity. It challenges you to take
risks and teaches you to keep trying until you get it right.

8. The fear of failure is a common factor among those who
procrastinate. If you want to succeed in reaching your
goals, you must be willing to take a risk and lose. Many
people trade joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment for a job
that is considered conventional and safe.

9. The unfulfilling job is not the failure; not pursuing
your dreams is the real failure. Developing a vision
requires conquering your fears and finding motivation from
within.

10. The power of your dreams is the primary factor in
becoming motivated. Productivity will be the result of
developing habits and attitudes that keep you on the right
track.

11. By changing bad habits and focusing on your specific
goals, motivation will come to you even when you wish you
could quit and times are tough.

12. By identifying the behaviors that you need to change,
developing a vision of what you would like to achieve, and
striving to attain that goal, you will become a naturally
motivated, highly efficient, productive person.

Do not let fear of failure stop you from having the freedom
to choose the lifestyle and destiny you desire.

True motivation is not only a learned skill; it is
developed due to a need or desire to make our dreams a
reality. If you want to find inner motivation, you must
identify your goals and set out on an unwavering path to
achieve them.

Overcoming procrastination is perhaps one of the most
important steps you can take to improve your life and
become the motivated, successful person you are capable of
being.

You have to let go of your old personality and ways of
doing things to change, quit procrastinating and get
motivated!

Now, give yourself 10 minutes a day with my breakthrough
step-by-step motivation system. And enjoy lasting
motivation and a new zest for life.

Click here now and take a 365 day test drive:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.

Click here:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

More motivational tools at my site, go to the link above.

Reasons Why People Procrastinate

2004-11-04T13:11:00.000+01:00

Want to know the top reasons people procrastinate?

People mean well; they really do. But one of the main obstacles to progress at home, school, or work is procrastination. Why is it that even when you fully intend to follow through, 7 times out of 10 you don`t?

"There is so much shame and guilt over not getting things done, things that are really important to you" says Nancy Boyd of DayToppers.com.

Boyd adds, "It"s so great when you learn there are better ways to get results, because you can cash in on the success you could be having instead of wishing and hoping, and feeling bad because you didn't do what you said you would."

"Instead of trying to do too much at once, why not eliminate some of the stress by getting clear focus on your most important project, and giving it the attention it deserves? That is one of the fastest strategies to success, we've discovered," says Boyd.

Marion Ryan, a satisfied Dayoppers client, says that "one of the reasons the program worked so well for me is that I hated to appear a failure in front of others. The daily check-in kept the me ter ticking and momentum going. If you tend to procrastinate, this is the program for you."

For more information on how you can get the focus you need to complete important tasks with less stress and more support, visit: http://www.daytoppers.com.

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How To Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated

2004-11-02T19:43:00.000+01:00

Become a Mover and Shaker - Stop Procrastinating
and Get Motivated!

by Peter Murphy

Do you spend more time procrastinating than you do
accomplishing? The keys to success in overcoming
procrastination are to determine the reasons you lack
motivation in the first place, to create a plan for
success, and follow the plan to the letter.

You can follow some practical steps and make permanent
changes in your life. Start living up to your true
potential by rising to a new level of motivation, energy,
and dedication.

People procrastinate for different reasons ranging from
fear of failure (or success) to just plain lazy. By first
identifying some of the reasons you procrastinate, you can
develop a plan to end your frustration, finally get
motivated, and stay motivated.

A major component of motivation is self-confidence. Fear
of failure, fear of rejection, and feeling unworthy or
undeserving are common reasons people procrastinate.
Taking steps to improve your self-esteem will go a long way
in helping you get motivated.

Two things in particular motivate human beings: pleasure
and pain. Make a list of the pleasure you'll get from
accomplishing your goals. Also list the consequences
you'll suffer by procrastinating.

If you keep the reward in mind it will be easier to stay
focused. Evaluate your life and do some soul searching.
Overcoming irrational fears and phobias are critical steps
in becoming self-confident and motivated.

The act of procrastinating itself causes your self-esteem
to suffer. Feelings of guilt, stress, and anxiety only
lead to unfulfilled goals and dreams. If you dislike
yourself because you lack the courage to pursue your
dreams, then you set yourself up for failure.

Take a good look at your personal issues and make your
plan. Give your goals and daily tasks your full attention
and strive to complete everything on your list, each and
every day.

Procrastination is a habitual behavior. Once you start
procrastinating the harder it is to break the habit. It
takes time and dedication to develop new habits. If you
understand what causes you to procrastinate, you can take
steps to change.

Improving your self-esteem and breaking old habits will put
you on the path to success. Reward yourself for small
accomplishments and keep in mind the end result of reaching
your goals. Procrastination can be overcome if you make a
plan to change and follow it closely. If you fail to
complete a given task, then don't take the reward. Realize
that there are consequences for every action you take.

There is connection between physical and emotional well
being. Taking steps to better your health will help you to
stay motivated and stop procrastinating. Exercise,
maintain a healthy diet, and concentrate on good health
habits as well as good mental and work habits.

If you are feeling bad, whether emotionally or physically,
you accomplish less, which makes you feel even worse.
Overcoming procrastination is perhaps one of the most
important steps you can take to improve your life and
become the motivated, successful person you are capable of
being.

You have to let go of your old personality and ways of
doing things to change, quit procrastinating and get
motivated!

Now, give yourself 10 minutes a day with my breakthrough
step-by-step motivation system. And enjoy lasting motivation
and a new zest for life.

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How To Change Your Motivation Style

2004-10-29T18:28:00.000+02:00

How To Change Your Life By Changing Your Style
by Peter Murphy

If you are not as productive as you'd like or tend to
procrastinate, you can become motivated by changing your
personal style. The trick lies in making the activities
you put off more interesting, easier, and less unpleasant.

One way to make a job easier is to break it into smaller
jobs. If your task is to file your income tax return, you
may view it as time consuming and tedious.

But if you break it into smaller categories such as gather
records, download tax software, and prepare a rough draft,
the tasks don't seem as difficult and you are likely to
complete them in considerably less time.

Some other ways to make those undesirable jobs seem more
bearable are to prioritize, use self-discipline, and reward
yourself for small accomplishments...

Try to do the least desirable tasks early in the day so
you'll look forward to having the rest of the day to
concentrate on more pleasant jobs.

Keep in mind that self-discipline is something you do for
yourself, not to punish yourself. Make a schedule and stick
to it. Don't forget to reward yourself for each step you
take in overcoming procrastination.

Positive reinforcement goes a long way in changing negative
behaviors.

Here are a few more suggestions as to how you can get
motivated and quit procrastinating.

1. Tasks will seem less daunting if you break them into
several steps over a few days or weeks. Don't expect
yourself to do everything all at once.

2. Don't worry about doing the job perfectly. Once you quit
procrastinating, you'll have more time to go back and
perfect each particular task. Allowing yourself adequate
time to finish a task will give you more time for
corrections later.

3. Find a supportive co-worker or friend to help motivate
you to get moving.

4. Don't schedule important tasks at a time of day when
your energy is low.

5. Reward yourself for reaching critical points in your
least favorite jobs. Having something to look forward to is
a great motivator.

6. Put the most difficult tasks at the top of your list and
work from there.

7. All times of day are not equal. If you are a morning
person, then tackle the most difficult tasks when you are
at your best earlier in the day.

Reserve your most demanding activities for the time when
your energy is at its highest. Save the small jobs that
require little thought for the time of day when you are at
your lowest productivity level.

Accomplish your tasks efficiently and you will see an
improvement in your time management and motivational skills.

8. Start yourself down the road to success by setting
clear, attainable goals. Break tasks into smaller pieces
so they will seem less difficult. Get organized and
prioritize your activities from most important to least
important.

Eliminating the harder tasks will leave you feeling good
about your work and motivate you to continue.

9. Keep focused on the end result instead of concentrating
on how hard it will be to break your old habits. Having a
light at the end of the tunnel will make your efforts seem
worthwhile and the reward waiting for you will keep you
motivated to achieve your goals.

Procrastination is unproductive and can even be harmful to
your well being if allowed to get out of control. Stop
making excuses, organize your thoughts and tasks, and be on
your way to get your life under control and get motivated!

Now take the 365 day trial of my step-by-step motivation
system. And take 10 minutes a day to use The Motivation
Accelerator Process on page 79. Give yourself 10 minutes
each day to improve the quality of your life.

Do this and you will be stunned by your sustained
motivation and renewed zest for life. Go here now to
reserve your 365 day trial:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Have fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

How to be motivated at work

2004-10-25T18:52:00.000+02:00

Ever wonder how to be motivated at work? The secret is to focus on internal motivation. When you do it is easier to stay motivated at work.

Management consultant and author Scott Love on motivation...

"Motivation. The gas in the car is what makes it go. Your staff needs to operate from a place of intrinsic motivation. It"s not the incentive package that you worked so hard to create that will keep them keeping on. It"s not the trip at the end of the year. It"s not the brow-beating and the heat they feel from the boss.

It´s the burn within the belly that compels them to do what they should do, even when they don"t feel like it. And when people can consciously choose to perform at their peak levels even when they don"t want to, they will run circles around the competition.

The internal motivation of your team is what will give your company an edge, and remember that an edge, no matter how large or small, is still an edge. And sometimes that"s all you need to win the race."

Now, sign up for my free motivation report....

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7 Tips For Lasting Motivation And Greater Success

2004-10-22T18:10:00.000+02:00

7 Tips For Lasting Motivation And Greater Success
by Peter Murphy

I wrote these tips to give you success tips based on staying
motivated over time. How to ensure lasting motivation is the
ultimate success tip!

1. Success is not achieved accidentally. It is a
systematic, deliberate process of deciding what you want to
do with your life, what you will do when you get there, and
what the steps are to get you where you want to be.

One of the most important aspects of success is the ability
to visualize your path and stay focused on your goal until
you reach it.

2. The sooner you envision your dreams and develop a plan
to turn them into reality, the faster you will accomplish
your goals. Mental pictures are a mechanism to lead you
down the path of true independence and motivation.

Procrastination is a self-defeating behavior that develops
in part due to low self-esteem and fear of failure. Your
imagination is like a preview of your future. If you don't
use your imagination your life will remain mundane and
unfulfilling.

3. Overcoming procrastination is the first step in helping
you create the lifestyle you desire. You must change the
habits and behaviors that led you to procrastinate in the
first place. Change is a slow process so be sure to reward
yourself along the way for small achievements.

Instead of focusing on the difficulty of a large task,
break it into smaller jobs and create a timeline for
finishing them.

4. Several small jobs done over time are much more
manageable that one large task with no end in sight. You'll
be astonished at how much you can get done if you
concentrate on one thing at a time instead of cluttering
your mind with multiple tasks.

Try tackling the more undesirable tasks early in the day so
that by afternoon you can pursue more pleasant activities.

5. Relieve yourself of the pressure created by clutter in
your office or home. Develop a filing system, rid yourself
of unnecessary papers, and give yourself an organized place
to work.

When you exercise self-discipline in your surroundings as
well as your behaviors, you will make major strides in
accomplishing your goals in a shorter period of time.

No matter what is happening around you, keep your mind
focused on the reward you'll receive by reaching your goals.

6. If people or outside forces distract you, use the power
of the human mind to block out what impedes your progress
and concentrate solely on the task at hand.

You will make remarkable progress by refusing to let others
alter the path you have chosen.

Overcoming procrastination and staying motivated is the way
to lifetime success and happiness. You'll achieve your
goals rapidly when you stay focused on your destination and
the rewards that will follow.

7. Review your habits and way of thinking to determine what
you are visualizing most of the time. If your visions do
not lead you in the direction of accomplishing your goals,
then you must change them.

Discipline yourself to concentrate on your goals the
majority of the time, and if you stray from the path, get
promptly back on. Imagine what the rewards will be when
you finally reach your destination and keep that thought
foremost in your mind.

Procrastination is of no use to you in your quest to
fulfill your dreams. Lose those old habits and replace
them with habits that lead to self-motivation and control
over your life.

Now, you know what to do. The big question is how do you
find the inspiration to begin and how do you stay motivated
over time despite setbacks?

You already know what procrastination and low motivation is
costing you. And you know deep down that nothing is going
to change for the better until you do.

My suggestion for you today.... Take the 365 day trial of
my step-by-step motivation system. And take 10 minutes a
day to use The Motivation Accelerator Process on page 79.

Give yourself 10 minutes each day to improve the quality of
your life.

Do this and you will be stunned by your sustained
motivation and renewed zest for life.

Go here now to reserve your 365 day trial:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Have fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very powerful
step-by-step approach that reveals how you can crush
procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Want lasting motivation? Run to my site now!

Motivation and Career Success

2004-10-22T14:18:00.000+02:00

Want to know more about motivation for career success?

Well, listen to Paul! He is an expert on career success based on solid motivation.

Paul Lawrence Vann understands motivation is central to high productivity. He states, "senior managers and supervisory personnel must be the catalyst for leading edge productivity which means they must properly motivate their staff to excel at higher levels of excellence."

Vann states, "careers are made through the simple application of leadership skills such as communication." Proper communication by organizational leadership assists staff in understanding their role in the business process.

First of all leaders must be motivated and then they must transform their organizations by leading by example. When staff observe and understand leadership is willing and able to reach for excellence, they follow suit.

While serving as a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill Paul learned the nuisances of motivation, for example when one works for a member of Congress he must be motivated otherwise one will be a part of the problem and motivation is the solution for resolving problems. Motivation is by far the number one catalyst for achieving success professionally or personally.

Paul Lawrence Vann (www.paullawrencevann.com) is a motivational expert who works with organizations and individuals to help them achieve higher levels of excellence through leadership, diversity, and success.

Want more motivation tips for career success?

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert and the manager of this site. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

A Great New Procrastination Beater

2004-10-20T19:12:00.000+02:00

Listen up if you want to finally beat procrastination...

Want to learn a critical success skill? It´s a real procrastination
beater.

Let´s discover the importance of balancing preparation,
timing and momentum. And ultimately how you can become a
procrastination beater as of today.

Why is now the perfect moment to succeed?

While timing is important very often we need to make the
best of the situation we find ourselves in. The perfect
opportunity, the perfect conditions and the perfect moment
may never exist so we need to take action now.

What do procrastination beaters do?

The most successful people in the world approach life with
a very dynamic attitude - they create their world making
use of the resources available to them. They do not waste
time waiting for the perfect moment.

A similar and related fallacy is waiting until you are
ready. The truth is you will never be 100% ready for new
challenges.

At some point you have to trust in yourself and give it
your very best regardless of the results. As long as you are
always learning and growing you will get there in the end.

And you´ll reach the finish line before those people still
sitting there waiting for the perfect day when they will be
completely ready.

Some days you might argue that you don’t feel up to it or
that you need more energy before you can get stuck in. Be
honest with yourself! Are you making 13 excuses? Are you
waiting for the perfect day?

You will never be completely ready physically, emotionally
and mentally all at the same time.

As one of my mentors once said to me, "if you wait until
you are ready it’ll be too late."

You are a unique work in progress; you are always changing
and always maturing. You will always have more to learn and
you will always be able to look back and notice how you
could have been better.

That is just the way it is!

If you wait too long any enthusiasm you once had for your
goals will fizzle away. You will do nothing at all.

To sum up...

Make sure your preparation is adequate for the activities
ahead and then dive in and give it everything you have.
Then keep moving and let the momentum carry you along.

Your greatest successes will be based on your sustained
motivation over the long term. Make sure you get moving now
instead of waiting for the perfect day!

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Apply now because it is available for a limited time only
at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Sign up now for more procrastination beaters.

Do you know the 3 simple ways to guarantee your success? Motivation tip

2004-10-14T20:31:00.000+02:00

3 Simple Ways To Guarantee Your Success - motivation tip
by Peter Murphy

Want to know how you can guarantee success in your life? This is
an unusual motivation tip.

Here are three simple yet powerful ways that the most
successful people rely on. these three step keep them motivated
and on track.

1. If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your Approach

Things do not change until you change. Doing nothing is not
an option in case you actually think it is. The trend will
continue and reach its natural conclusion until you change
the trend.

What will happen if you do not change your approach? Year
after year you will become more and more frustrated and
bitter.

You could easily adopt the world view that nothing ever
works out for you and before long you will spend most of
your time with other negative people.

Decide to change and look for answers. The clock is
ticking. And the time to begin is now.

2. Learn From People Who Get Results

It is easy to get advice when you have a problem. Everyone
has an opinion! However unless that person has proven
expertise in that area be careful about following his
advice.

On the other hand when you want to become better at
something all you really need to do is to open your eyes.
Who do you know who excels at that activity? Who has
already solved that problem in their own life?

Recently I was walking around town with a friend who
invests in property. Now a lot of people own their own home
and even a second home.

This man is different.

He owns several million dollars worth of residential
property and a hotel. Maybe he would be a good person to
talk to if you want to learn how to make money in property!

As we walked around I asked him lots and lots of questions.
He is very patient with me! I was amazed how much I could
learn in minutes just by asking the right questions of
someone with the right answers.

Remember this...

A helpful mentor can save you years of trial and error.

3. Invest In Your Future

I have always been fascinated at how quickly life can
change once you discover and use new distinctions.

Think about it.

The only thing stopping you from succeeding in any area of
life is a lack of knowledge. And if you commit to learning
you can bridge that gap.

Let us say your goal is to be the CEO of the largest
company in your town or city.

What is stopping you?

A lack of knowledge and skills.

And these can be learned. You can acquire the knowledge and
mental skills, the people skills and the ability to handle
pressure.

Obviously you will choose a goal that will make you happy
and avoid occupations that you are not suited to. You will
naturally favor goals that build on your interests and
aptitudes.

How are you going to quickly acquire the skills you need to
move ahead in your life? The fastest way is to invest money
in courses and books that reveal the strategies you need.

Consider how much money you spend each year to service your
car. The cost of oil changes, new tires and other repairs.
Not to mention insurance.

Do you spend this much on servicing and upgrading your
skills?

The first time I attended a huge three day personal
development seminar it was with several thousand people.
And I learned a lot in the car park! I noticed at 3 A.M.
when the first day ended that the car park was full of very
expensive luxury cars. Porsche, Rolls Royce, Jaguar,
Bentley and Ferrari.

It was then that I understood what separates the most
successful people from everyone else. A lifetime commitment
to learning and a willingness to invest in their own
development.

Do you want to step up and join those at the top of your
field? It is easier than you think because most people
prefer to do nothing and hope that things will somehow get
better.

As long as you can sustain your motivation to succeed over
the long term your ultimate achievment is virtually assured.

Take action and invest today in a bright new future.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Apply now because it is available for a limited time only
at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Get Motivated?

2004-10-14T18:11:00.000+02:00

How To Get Motivated? Pay the Price!
by Peter Murphy

Everyone wants to live in a dream home, to have great
relationships, a satisfying career and to be healthy and
fit. But you need to know how to get motivated first.

Who would say no to all of that?

A lot of people do say no simply because it takes a lot of
effort to create a life others would envy.

It is far easier to just get by and enjoy the occasional
special moments than to put your heart and soul into
creating something fantastic with the possibility that it
won’t work out despite your best intentions and hard work.

And that is why people everywhere settle for less than they
deserve –– because it is the easy option.

However in the long run it may in fact be the case that the
life of mediocrity wears you down because of the sheer
boredom and the pain of unrealized dreams.

Very interesting...

A study of elderly people concluded that when people get to
the end of their lives they do not regret the mistakes they
made but instead they regret all the things they didn’t do
or try. The pain of regret is a heavy burden to carry and
it’s a high price to pay for not making the most of
everyday you have.

Paying the price of success is your choice. Once you know
what you really want the next step is to ask yourself –– am
I willing to pay the price to have this?

Sometimes the price is paid in blood, sweat and tears and
other times in the form of long hours at the office,
frustration and endless problems to solve. Only when
you can honestly say that you will pay the price of success
will you have the motivation to stick with the plan when
times are tough.

Often times the price of success is summed up by one word
–– perseverance. Or as John D. Rockefeller put it, "I do
not think there is any other quality so essential to
success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It
overcomes almost everything, even nature."

When you decide in advance to persist no matter what
obstacles stand in your way you will become unstoppable in
your determination to succeed. This becomes easier to do
once you have considered the price of success and decided
that you are willing to pay the price.

Are you willing to pay the price?

You already know what procrastination and low motivation is
costing you. And you know deep down that nothing is going
to change for the better until you do.

My suggestion for you today....

Take the 365 day trial of my step-by-step motivation
system. And take 10 minutes a day to use the The Motivation
Accelerator Process on page 79. Do this and you will be
stunned by your sustained motivation and renewed zest for
life.

Go here now to reserve your 365 day trial:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/

Have fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently released his 5 Step Motivation System. A very
powerful step-by-step approach that reveals how you can
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/
How To Get Motivated? Run... to that site!

A New Motivation Tip For PC Users!

2004-10-12T18:59:00.000+02:00

Want A Motivation Tip?

Start using your computer to get organized, to set goals and to track your progress -this is a simple yet powerful motivation tip which many people overlook.

Since you spend so much time at the computer why not use it to keep yourself motivated? I told you this was a simple motivation tip - and one you can act on right away.

How to apply this motivation tip?

Self Evident Enterprises, of Dallas, has released the single-step motivational software, a powerful goal-setting program to help users motivate themselves to achieve their goals in life.

Single-Step Motivational Software will walk you through the goal-setting process one step at a time to help you define what you want out of life. It will help you learn to motivate yourself by identifying what is important to you. With daily use, single-step can help you reach your goals and overcome obstacles that have defeated you in the past.

Research studies have shown for years the effectiveness of defining one's goals and priorities in life. Now this process is simplified with a step-by-step configuration process to help a user recognize what is important to them in life and define goals that match these priorities.

So get busy at your computer - set your goals and track your progress each day to enjoy greater success.

More motivation tips are available....

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

The Simple Secret To Lasting Motivation

2004-10-07T17:51:00.000+02:00

The Simple Secret To Lasting Motivation
by Peter Murphy

This article reveals a secret to lasting motivation that we often
overlook because it is so simple.

It is easy for psychologists to predict how successful you
will be by observing who you spend your time with. Why is
this true? Because your peer group exerts a massive
influence over your behavior and your aspirations.

If you have friends who are highly driven business people,
spend time with them whenever you want a motivational
boost. You will feel charged up and more ambitious after
meeting them. And it’s fun.

Of course if all you did was talk business every evening
your life would become one-dimensional pretty quickly.

At the other end of the spectrum you can also socialize
with people who drift through life with no dreams for the
future with no goals that really excite them.

Still, these are good people and you can enjoy their
company. I do know however that if you spend all your time
with your unmotivated friends you will over time question
your drive and ambition.

Eventually you will become less inclined to set inspiring
goals for the future and one day you might even give up on
wanting to grow as a person.

Who are you spending your time with? At work? In your
leisure time?

There is a time and place for everyone and you can still
enjoy the company of a wide range of people. Just bear in
mind that if you gradually spend more time with positive,
ambitious people their enthusiasm will rub off on you.

Don’t believe me?

Think of the most motivated people you know! What kind of
people do they spend most of their time with?

Whenever you feel stuck and unable to spring into action
make contact with the positive, motivated people you know.

Even a phone call will help give you a boost.

If possible spend time with these dynamic people on a
regular basis to keep the momentum alive and over time you
will find it easier to adopt the habit of taking action on
your goals and dreams.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Want more secrets to lasting motivation? Get that report offered above.

How to Beat Procrastination

2004-10-05T21:37:00.000+02:00

Want to Know How to Beat Procrastination?

If you think about it, procrastination itself is a skill - a way of looking at things so that you put off doing them. So how can this help you to beat procrastination?

Tips on how to beat procrastination by Peter Murphy

1. Notice how you put off doing things

Pick one task you have not done and need to complete. Next, close your eyes and notice what you see, hear and feel when you picture doing it.

You´ll find that the images are dull, small and far away. Very often the sounds are dull and there is a deadness associated to the thoughts.

That is why you are procrastinating - those thoughts cannot get you motivated.

2. Change those images that make you procrastinate

Take those dull lifeless images and inject them with rich, bright color. And then pump up the volume and hear people commenting on your good work. Pretend you feel excited with a sense of achievement - be like an actor and make up the feelings.

3. Imagine the worst case scenario if you don´t get this task done. Make it like a Stepehen King movie until you feel motivated to put off having those terrible events happen!

Play with these ideas and you will know how to beat procrastination plus you will feel more motivated.

Do it a few times to get the hang of it.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Well Done You Now Know How to Beat Procrastination.

Overcoming procrastination when you know what it is

2004-10-02T14:39:00.000+02:00

Ever wonder what to do if overcoming procrastination is on your mind?

First of all you need to know what it means... ( and how to get a free report to solve the problem)

Procrastination is the deferment or putting-off of an action which requires immediate attention, usually by focusing on some other distraction.
Recently, the subject has attracted considerable attention in the domain of psychology, and research has been conducted into the whys and wherefores of individuals' predilection for procrastination.

So how do you go about overcoming procrastination?

Let´s learn a little more about the problem before I tell you about the free report.

Procrastination can be a persistent trait in some people, known as chronic procrastinators, where it is usually associated with perfectionism, a tendency to negatively evaluate outcomes and one's own performance, intense fear and avoidance of evaluation of one's abilities by others, heightened social self-consciousness and anxiety, recurrent low mood, and workaholism. It may be causative of significant psychological disability and dysfunction in many dimensions of life over time.

It can get serious - to a point that overcoming procrastination is a must.

Chronic procrastinators have the plight of often being stuck in a vicious circle, fuelled by their own perfectionism, that "good enough" outcomes are often negatively evaluated by themselves, eventually leading to an inability to carry out even simple activities; this is worsened by the fact that often their efforts to escape chronic procrastination dig them even deeper into it.

There is, unfortunately, widespread ignorance about this problem, even amongst mental health professionals, where procrastination is often trivially thought of in its simplest and most benign forms of seeking pleasurable sensations irresponsibly at the expense of being reliable. A milder form of procrastination is also common in students, in which it is known as academic procrastination.

Many societies and cultures have become associated (rightly or wrongly) by stereotype with procrastination; a notable example being the Spanish for whom the word manana or "tomorrow" has become reinforcingly synonymous with their legendary stereotypical predilection for siestas. In modern society, however, it should be noted that the siesta is rapidly disappearing from Spanish society.

The term is referenced as a proverb: "Procrastination is the thief of time". This conveys the meaning that deferment is both negative and wasteful of the time on which the action could properly could be completed. Don Marquis neatly parodied this adage with the following: "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday".

Procrastination is considered a virtue by some groups such as slackers and the Church of the SubGenius.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Apply now because it is available for a limited time only
at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Overcoming procrastination is possible with the right strategies!

Motivation Site - Keeps You Motivated

2004-10-01T17:40:00.000+02:00

AudioMotivation.com, a new member site which combines a wide array of motivational tools with exclusive interviews with the elite names in the field of personal and business success, has officially launched its Internet presence today.

The web site was founded by Josh Hinds, motivation consultant, author and founder of the internationally recognized GetMotivation.com web site, and Andy O’Bryan, employee motivation author and consultant.

Located at www.AudioMotivation.com, this membership site will spotlight exclusive interviews with personal and business motivation standouts such as Bob Burg, Chris Widener, Cynthia Kersey, Jon Gordon, John DiLemme, Jim Donovan and many others, including best-selling authors and motivational speakers and coaches, all widely recognized as experts in the area of personal and professional success and development. The interviews vary in length from 10 to 35 minutes, and touch on several aspects of the speakers’ success stories, anecdotes and specific achievement tips and resources.

“The unique concept of this site is the fact that these motivational speakers will be speaking directly to the AudioMotivation.com members via these interview sessions,” co-founder O’Bryan said. Visitors to the site who sign up for membership are allowed private access to all of the motivational material, including the interviews, various ebooks and special reports provided by the interviewees and others, and a series of audio success tips and followup assignments from Josh Hinds.

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/audiom.htm

AudioMotivation.com will also feature ongoing messages of personal and business inspiration from Hinds and O’Bryan, as well as resources from the featured guests and new success tools updated weekly.

Visit the site here:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/audiom.htm

O’Bryan conducts new interviews with motivation industry leaders each week and immediately places them on the member area of the site, along with fresh articles and other timely content, while maintaining an archive of all interview sessions. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring these great names in professional success and personal motivation together for the first time in one place, all for the benefit of the listener,” said Hinds, “AudioMotivation.com will be committed to the ongoing success of our members.”

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/audiom.htm

Motivation Tips by phone

2004-09-30T17:42:00.000+02:00

Motivation tips by phone!

Wish2getha.com has launched the first motivation by mobile phone service called ‘Quotes2mobile’

In what is understood to be a world's first, SMS (Short Messaging Service) messaging will be used to help motivate people across the globe in 170 countries and covers over 560 Mobile Networks worldwide.

Motivation tips are to be delivered each day.

The Quotes2mobile service aims to motivate and inspire people by delivering inspirational quotes and messages to subscriber’s mobile phones to boost self confidence, self esteem.

From as little as £5 a month the quotes are aimed to help them develop and maintain a positive mental attitude making it easier to deal with the challenges of every day life. Imagine getting a motivation tip when you need a motivational boost!

Each Quotes2mobile message draws from a vast archive of motivational quotes from renowned individuals such as Henry Ford, Mohammed Ali, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Confucius, Aristotle, and Walt Disney; as well as famous motivational speakers, authors and life style professionals such as Zig Ziglar, Napoleon Hill and Og Mandino.

Wish2getha.com’s Habeeb Adeokun explains,

“We all need encouragement to reach our potential and by receiving inspirational quotes via your mobile phone, wish2getha.com will help people to achieve them.

“The Quotes2mobile service has been tailored to people’s own unique circumstances whether you need increased motivation, inspiration, more confidence; success in business or even success in love and relationships!”

How about that for a novel way to get your motivation tips?

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Apply now because it is available for a limited time only
at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How Self-Made Millionaires Overcome Procrastination

2004-09-29T21:00:00.000+02:00

Do you want to know how the super successful overcome procrastination?

One fascinating hallmark of all highly motivated
millionaires is their strongly held conviction that they
will succeed. Whatever it takes and despite any challenges
that crop up.

People who are inspired by their dreams believe with
certainty they will achieve their goals even if they do not
know how all the details will work out. This sense of
certainty is due in part to their empowering belief system
and also to the way they represent their goals to
themselves inside their minds.

Have you ever got excited about your goals and then slowly
over time lost your enthusiasm? Most people do.

The difference is that the winners in life are able to
relight that passion and desire to keep on going until they
get what they want.

What are these rich and successful people doing differently
to everyone else? They know how to build an internal state
of certainty that they will succeed despite any short-term
challenges.

You can have this same sense of certainty by visualizing
your top five goals as already achieved at least once a day.
Picture your goals as already achieved and enjoy the
feelings of satisfaction.

Hear people complimenting you on your success and really
soak up the feelings of success. Make the pictures, sounds
and feelings as lifelike as possible. Keep going until you
feel with certainty that you will achieve this goal –– as
sure as the sun will rise in the morning!

If the success of the goal seems uncertain play with the
picture in your mind until it does feel certain. Compare
how you picture, hear and see your goal with your
expectation that the sun will rise tomorrow. Making the
picture bigger, closer, brighter and more colorful usually
helps to make it seem more realistic.

When you do this each day you are telling your unconscious
mind to keep searching for ways to achieve your goal and
you will consistently be motivated. You will also find that
your intuition guides you and presents you with ideas that
will help you to move ahead.

It used to bother me picturing my goals as already achieved
to the point of certainty...

I feared that it would make me lazy since my brain would
believe the goal would just turn up. And I used to think if
I thought of the goal as certain I would be fooling myself
into believing I would achieve it despite immediate
evidence to the contrary.

However the opposite is true.

That sense of certainty propels you forward to create what
you are imagining. Plus when you are off target it stands
out a mile because your results are so inconsistent with
your expectations. You are then compelled to get back on
track.

Like an artist expressing himself with paints you can
become an artist creating your goals in the world around
you from the inspiration inside your mind.

You will never have a 100% guarantee that you will succeed
however the more certain you feel about your future the
more energy you will invest in achieving your goals. And
the corresponding actions you take will naturally improve
your chances of success.

A number of years ago I saw Donald Trump, the New York
property developer, getting interviewed on TV. I paid close
attention to the way he communicated as well as to what he
said. He positively exuded certainty when he spoke about his
next big development. Every fiber of his being proclaimed
that the new venture would be a huge success.

Trump exudes certainty and this success aura attracts
investors and encourages other people to believe in his
vision. You can be sure that when he pictures his goals he
does so with certainty. Start small if you like and as your
confidence grows build up to bigger goals.

Remember to make this a daily habit and you will be able to
keep on going even at times when you face setbacks.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Apply now because it is available for a limited time only
at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Personal Motivation - How to Give Yourself a Motivational Warm Up

2004-09-28T14:58:00.000+02:00

How to Give Yourself a Motivational Warm Up When You Wake Up!
by Peter Murphy

Personal Motivation Tips...

What is the worst thing you can do when you start your day?

Wake up feeling exhausted and expect yourself to perform at
100% from the moment you get up in the morning; and then
compare how you are doing during the day against this
unrealistic benchmark. This is a personal motivation mistake!

There is a better way!

As you wake up in the morning take charge of your thoughts
in that early morning awareness before you fully awake.

Do this before you get up out of bed by repeating some
affirmations. Affirmations work very well WHEN you say them
with strong feelings in a state of deep relaxation.

If you have heard about affirmations before and never got
the maximum benefit from them it is because you did not
know how to take a very simple approach and supercharge it.

Supercharging affirmations depends on four factors:

- Phrasing affirmations in the right way
- Choosing ones that are right for you
- Saying them while in a state of deep relaxation
- Speaking them with strong feeling

When you use affirmations correctly their impact will last
for at least a few hours - long enough to get you started
on the day ahead.

Pay close attention now because I am going to reveal
details of some of my personal and very private habits...

I use the following affirmations to help me get up in a
positive state of mind:

- Positive thoughts bring me the benefits I desire

- Negative thoughts have no influence over me

- Everyday and in everyway I am getting better and better

To start the day with confidence...

- I am confident and charming with the people I meet

- I radiate confidence and relaxation

- I start great conversations easily and effortlessly

- I approve of myself and feel great about myself

- I have sky-high self-esteem

You can do the same...

Remember to say these affirmations with feeling and do so
quietly inside your head while in that relaxed awakening
state.

Unless I use this ritual each morning I tend to feel
negative about the day ahead. The difference from feeling
negative to feeling positive is huge for the sake of those
few minutes in the morning.

You can also go one step further and imagine the day ahead
working out well. See yourself doing your best and easily
dealing with challenges. Imagine yourself feeling confident
and behaving in that way no matter who you deal with.

Imagine you will have a great day in this way and you are
directing your unconscious to make it happen in the
language it understands best - feelings and images.

Forget about will power.

Will power is a waste of time because its like talking to
the most powerful part of your mind in a language it does
not understand.

The key to success is to discover breakthrough ways of
using your mind and to use these strategies daily.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation.
Apply now because it is available for a limited time only
at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Personal motivation tips for greater motivation and to help you stay motivated.

Are You A Big Procrastinator?

2004-09-24T19:07:00.000+02:00

Is procrastination ruining your life? Are you a big procrastinator?

Weisman Success Resources, a Poughkeepsie, NY based success coaching company, has announced a national contest to find “America’s Biggest Procrastinator” to bring attention to this debilitating habit that has become an epidemic in this country.

The contest, which will run from January 15 through March 15 2004 is open to anyone interested in completing the entry form at www.AmericasBiggestProcrastinator.com .

Procrastination is a killer of hopes and dreams, self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth and costs companies millions of dollars in lost productivity every year. In addition, since most medical experts agree that 80% of all health issues are stress related, the stress created by continual procrastination is also causing considerable damage to the health of those afflicted with this debilitating habit.

“Just like other negative habits, procrastination is a learned behavior that develops over time and gets worse if not addressed early,” said Skip Weisman, principal of Weisman Success Resources, Inc. and the creator of the End Procrastination NOW! System. “I continue to be amazed at the lengths people will go to avoid getting things done by creating all sort of excuses and reasons instead of taking responsibility for their behavior.”

Just goes to show procrastination is a national pastime - isn´t it time you stopped being a big procrastinator?

It really is your choice as to how you run your brain and how motivated you become...

You'll be very glad you discovered how to be motivated!

I recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Be Motivated To Create The Life Of Your Dreams

2004-09-23T15:35:00.000+02:00

When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better person,
to do better at work or to create a happier family life you
need to understand the importance of taking control of your
self talk.

Do you ever pay attention to the thoughts inside your mind?
And more importantly do you ever notice the way in which
you talk to yourself?

Here are three tips you can use right away to motivate
yourself:

1 Talk To Yourself The Way You Talk To Someone You Love
Be honest! Is it true you sometimes insult yourself, curse
yourself and say horrible things about your abilities?

If you spoke like this regularly to the people you care
about they would leave and never talk to you again. There
is no excuse for treating yourself so badly.

Talk to yourself the way you would talk to someone you
deeply love. Be respectful, patient and understanding. Be
slow to anger, quick to praise and grateful for the
opportunity to listen.

Be on your best behavior when you talk to yourself and you
will find that you treat other people better as well. This
in turn will cause people to respond more positively to
whatever you say. These very people will be more inclined
to help you get what you want.

2 Pump Up The Volume
Very often we go through our day with an internal dialogue
buzzing away in the background. We mutter to ourselves
about what we need to do without feeling particularly
inspired to do anything other than what we have to do.

This is not an effective strategy for self-motivation!

What you need to do instead is to turn up the volume,
inject some passion into your words and talk to yourself
with enthusiasm. You would not have much luck motivating
someone else to take action without putting some energy
into your words. You need to do the same to motivate
yourself.

The next time you want to motivate yourself to do something
talk to yourself the same way you would if someone was
standing before you waiting to be inspired.

Speak loudly with passion and excitement either aloud or to
yourself inside your head. The more energy you put into it
the easier it will be to light the fire inside you that
sparks you into action.

3 Know How To Feel Good When You Are Having A Tough Day
No matter how focused, positive and hard working you are
there will still be days when nothing seems to go your way.
It is on days like this that you must take charge of your
brain and take control of your self talk.

You need a back catalogue of memories you can replay to
make yourself feel good. Music does it for me. I have so
many songs I love to hear that I just pick one out and
listen to it in my mind.

In a moment I can listen to sounds that make me feel
fantastic simply by choosing to. For best results imagine
you have a volume control with bass and treble. Make the
music sound rich, loud and resonant.

A friend of mine has such a great memory that he will
listen to an entire CD in his mind. How about that for a
quick and easy way to feel good whenever you are having a
tough day?

One final way to use this tip...

Replay happy memories of people telling you how much they
value and
appreciate you. Hear them saying what a difference you are
making and soak up those wonderful feelings of appreciation.

It really is your choice as to how you run your brain.
Choose to feel great and your communication with yourself
and the outside world will become remarkable. Your
motivation will soar and getting more done each day will
just get easier and easier with eager people lining up to
help you.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply
now because it is available for a limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Overcome Procrastination Quickly And Easily

2004-09-22T16:57:00.000+02:00

If you have days when you don´t feel like doing anything
what can you do?

When a deadline looms you need a quick and easy way to
start making some progress. This is very possible for you
with the following three minor shifts in how you think
about work.

1. Define Specifically What You Must Do
Ignore all other tasks for the moment. This step can be a
revelation - clarity helps you to concentrate on what
matters most of all.

It is a lot easier to get started when you know what needs
to be done rather than feeling like you have to do
everything at the same time.

Write down the goal as specifically as you can so that you
have a clear and attainable target to aim for.

2. Allow Yourself To Make Mistakes
If you demand perfection of yourself you will quite
naturally put off getting started until the perfect moment
arrives. Of course this will never happen so you will never
commence the project.

It is more important to begin.

Do your best and make corrections later on. By adopting
this outlook you will get something done and you can enlist
the help of others to advise you and give feedback.

Then improve your work after you have finished your first
effort.

3. Compete Against Yourself
When you compete against others the possibility of failure
can stop you from even trying. It is far better to compete
against your previous best performance.

Compare the quality of your work with your usual standards
and aim to match or beat that standard. This approach puts
you back in control and allows you to succeed on your own
terms.

Obviously your personal standards must meet or exceed those
of the people who are relying on your work.

To sum up. You can beat procrastination with a few minor
shifts in how you think about success and achievement.

For the sake of learning a new way of thinking about your
work you can enjoy greater success and leave the anxiety of
procrastination behind forever.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report that reveals how to
crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply
now because it is available for a limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

The Secret Motivation Strategy That Never Fails

2004-09-21T13:19:00.000+02:00

No matter how much you want to make your dreams come true
you still need some practical ways to keep yourself
motivated over the long term. You need the ability to keep
going in the face of setbacks, disappointments and
short-term frustrations.

Thankfully there is a simple and very powerful way to stay
focused and highly motivated. Are you ready for a personal
breakthrough?

1. Determine The Reasons Why You Want To Attain The Goal

Write down on paper the reasons why you want to succeed.
List at least 50 reasons. This will take you 10 minutes of
brainstorming. Just write down whatever pops into your head.

Write as quickly as you can and keep going until you have a
list of 50 great reasons.

2. Pick Out The Top 5 Reasons

Scan the list of reasons why you want to achieve your goal
and pick out the reasons which have the most emotional
charge for you. i.e the ones you feel strongly about.

These are the reasons which will keep you motivated when
obstacles show up. And as you read over the top 5 reasons
you may way feel a smile on your face and you will feel a
new surge of motivation.

3. Each Day Review The Top Reasons

On a daily basis take a moment to review the top 5 reasons
why you want to achieve the goal. Read over the list and
make sure to notice how you feel. These reasons move you
emotionally because they are so important to you.

When you feel strongly about these reasons motivation will
be automatic.

Let me give you an example.

John wants to double his income but feels too overwhelmed
at work to even concentrate on ways to earn more.

He takes 10 minutes on his lunch break to scribble 50
reasons why he wants to double his income. Then he picks
out the top 5 reasons - the ones that really move him
emotionally.

What does he discover?

The prospect of having more dollar signs does not inspire
him to earn more but the following reasons do inspire him:

1. Feel more appreciated and respected by my wife
2. Become more successful in my career
3. Fulfill my potential at last
4. Get that top of the range car I´ve always wanted
5. Give more money to local charities

As a result John now has a sense of purpose that drives him
to do all he can to achieve his goal.

the same applies to you...

When you tap into why you want to achieve you goals, on a
daily basis, you will find the true source of your
motivation.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation

Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Get Motivated When You Have An Off Day

2004-09-20T16:47:00.000+02:00

Sometimes you just don´t have the energy to get excited,
motivated or inspired enough to do what has to be done.

What can you do on days like these?

There are three simple yet powerful ways to pull yourself
out of a slump. And best of all you can start using these
strategies today.

1. Complete Something
It is very important to start and finish something when you
need to get back on track.

Pick a small task, one that can be done in 5-10 minutes.
Then ignore everything else and devote all of your
attention to completing that task.

When you have finished it you will feel a lot better about
dealing with all of the other jobs that need to be done.
One small success leads to much greater success.

Now, simply the repeat the process with another small task
until you build some momentum.

2. Set Tight Time Deadlines
On days that you feel sluggish work in 30 minute blocks.
Tell yourself you only need to focus for the next 30
minutes and then get started on the next task at hand.

If you feel very unmotivated work for 20 minute or even 15
minute time periods. The key is to get busy and do the best
you can.

Then take a quick break and acknowledge the progress you
are making. One small step after the next will take you to
where you want to go.

3. Read Or Listen To Motivational Material
You need to inspire yourself to greater success on a daily
basis. This is important because of the negativity that
bombards us from other people and the media.

If you don´t take charge of your thinking someone else will
do it for you. Thinking about the positive instead of the
negative requires a daily commitment. It is a choice we all
make each day.

And remember...

You are not expected to be highly motivated and driven on a
empty tank. Give yourself positive fuel each and everyday
and you will be consistently more motivated.

Make a point of feeding your mind with positive input each
and every day and your attitude will become consistently
more positive. You will feel more motivated even on the off
days.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

3 Great Ways To Stay Motivated At Work

2004-09-17T16:04:00.000+02:00

Staying motivated at work is easier than you think when you
know what to do.

1. Decide What You Must Achieve Today.

It is easy to get caught up with non urgent matters that
you can either ignore completely or do at a later date.

All that clutter leaves you confused about what to do so
you end up procrastinating.

You need to ask yourself:

What is of the utmost importance that I must complete today?

Define that specific goal and focus solely on that until
you have achieved it.

Clarity is power. It allows you to operate in a peak state
of concentration and will help to ensure you are at your
best.

You will be amazed at how much you will get done and how
successful you will feel when you FOCUS.

2. Break Down Complex Goals Into Manageable Steps

One of the biggest mistakes people make is the failure to
take big projects and restructure them as a series of
challenging but stimulating tasks.

Take any project and list the sequence of steps you need to
follow. Make sure the steps are big enough to keep your
interest and not so small that you feel bored by the
prospect of moving ahead with the project.

It is very motivating to have a highly specific game plan
that challenges you without leaving you overwhelmed.

Once you have this blueprint written down you can get
started.

And make sure to mark your progress with the time
of completion as you work your way through the list.

Tracking the time encourages you to make a game of getting
things done properly and quickly.

3. Use Negative Pressure To Keep You On Target.

This is an unusual but highly effective tip.

Pick someone at work to check in on your progress during
the day. Make sure this person has a positive outlook and
that he or she is fully supportive of your goal to achieve
more. Choose someone you want to impress with your
abilities and productivity.

The secret is to use negative pressure to keep you on
track. i.e. you want to dread the prospect of failure
because you do not want to lose the approval of this person.

You will have moments during the day when you feel good
about the progress you are making. At this point the
natural reaction is to ease up.

You can deal with this by setting up the very real prospect
of disappointing someone who believes in you. This desire
to avoid embarrassment will drive you to give of your best.

Use these three tips each day and watch your productivity
soar.

Motivation really is a question of strategy. When you know
your personal motivation blueprint there is nothing you
cannot do.

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How I Unraveled the Mystery of Motivation and the Disturbing Implications for You

2004-09-07T13:11:00.000+02:00

What are the 3 Essential Elements You will not Find in Self Help Books?

It is important to realize something that's actually very important. Don't read the success books of the self help experts - go to the source! What do I mean?

What I am saying is that the vast majority of self help teachers are drawing from the same pool of knowledge only they don't tell you this. They simply repackage it and put their smiling face to it!

Another thing you may not already know. The most popular self help books have to appeal to a very wide audience so some of the more powerful tools are never included because a big part of the audience will not understand them.

And, the final problem with general self help material is that its very hard to customize it so that it works in your own life. In your special and unique situation.

Have you ever read some clever ideas about how to change your life but had no idea how to use it? Or maybe you even tried to use it but for some reason it didn't work for you?

Well your experience is typical. That's why people keep looking for the next new thing that's going to change their life. Because nothing else worked.

How I Unraveled the Mystery of Motivation and the Disturbing Implications for You
Back to my story..

That's exactly the situation I found myself in. I had read a ton of books and made some but very little progress because:

I was reading a faded photocopy and not from the source of the material

The books left out the powerful tools I needed

When I followed the advice it didn't work for me in my situation

At this point I was not only frustrated. I saw no way out. I felt like a caged animal. I was completely stuck.

But thankfully I recognized that I had hit rock bottom or I might never have climbed out of the hole I was digging for myself.

Because I was so stuck I was open to new ideas and new ways of improving myself and I signed up for a one year peak performance course. I was a little scared that I might be wasting what little money I had but I had to try something different. If I kept doing what I had been doing the sheer frustration would have driven me crazy.

And anyway the course organizers offered a money back guarantee so I had nothing to lose.

At the time I didn't even have a car (that was on my list of unachieved goals) so I traveled by train once a month for the next year to attend each seminar.

The seminars were dynamite. For the first time I was learning the hard core strategies I had been searching for but not finding in those overly general self help books.

Want to know more, go here now...

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How to Start Achieving Again Even if You Feel Stuck and Discouraged...

2004-09-07T13:10:00.000+02:00

Like I said already, there is a reason why you are not always as motivated as you want to be. I had to find out for myself what that reason is because I tend to be a fairly laid back person. I like to take life easy and enjoy the moment. I like to stop and smell the roses. The problem is that I sometimes forget to get moving again, to start achieving again.

And this habit of not doing things now or worse not doing them at all has got me into big trouble in the past. Sometimes the only way I could get anything done was when a deadlines loomed over me. I had to deliver the goods or get fired (I know what that's like too). I used to find this a very tense and hard way to live. Maybe you do too?

Despite the ups and downs of this way of life I continued to live like this until 10 years ago.

What changed?

Well, the gap between my dreams of being rich, happy and the center of a wild social whirl and the reality of living a dull life in a low paid dead end job with virtually no social life started to slowly but surely drive me nuts.

I was well qualified for a better job but I didn't have one. I was friendly enough to have a crazy, action packed social life but I didn't have that either. In fact, as soon as I could drag myself home from work another boring evening in front of the TV was all I had to look forward to.

At the time my friends were moving ahead in respectable professions, making good money and enjoying their free time in lively and entertaining company. I was so envious.

I wasn't just envious. I was fed up with the situation I was stuck in and utterly frustrated with my lack of success and my inability to improve my life. What was I doing wrong? Why is it life seems to be working out so much better for everyone but me?

Well after one more cold and dark winter I had enough. I was desperate for a way out. I started to think that maybe I needed to find out how to become more successful. I had read lots of these kind of books before and most of them did help but only a little.

I obviously needed to find proven hard core strategies that would work for me.

And I did, go here to find out more...

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Why You are not Always as Motivated as You Want to Be and What to Do!

2004-09-07T13:07:00.000+02:00

Interestingly, the latest scientific research shows that your unconscious mind and your conditioned responses control five sixths of your behavior...

... And that's why you have so much difficulty motivating yourself -

- You are expecting the limited power of the conscious mind to over ride the dominant unconscious programs which keep you from changing your behavior. What can you do?

Thankfully there is an easy, proven way to unleash the extraordinary resources of your unconscious and to start achieving again. In this article you will find out about a simple 5 step formula you can start using today.

But first. Let me tell you about John. His amazing story is proof positive that even if you are underachieving it is possible to have a dramatic turnaround when you discover how to motivate yourself....

John Assaraf should have been in jail or dead. Breaking and entering, theft, drugs, the streets were John's playground. He had dirty money in his pockets and a gang of friends to back him up if things got tough.

And somehow he went from being a scrappy street kid and gang ringleader to a highly successful CEO and multimillion-dollar entrepreneur.

Incredibly, today - one of John's companies generates over $3.5 billion dollars a year in sales and another is netting millions every month.

His secret?

John attributes this epic turnaround in his life to one key distinction - he invested in himself to discover how to take charge of his mind. John Assaraf discovered how to motivate himself in a positive way.

Read on to find out how you can take charge of your own thinking to produce outstanding results and enjoy lasting motivation for the rest of your life..

"Focused thinking is what it takes to truly get what we want. We can train our brains to be more productive and successful, we've only got to learn how. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking isn't taught in school.

We are born into certain circumstances, but that doesn't mean we are stuck in them. We can change our habits and have it all”

John Assaraf - multimillion-dollar entrepreneur and optimum performance expert

What to do now? GO here....
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Millionaire Speaks Out About What it Really Takes to Succeed

2004-08-27T17:16:00.000+02:00

I mentioned to you some days ago about the great results I
have been getting with the new course Larry Crane has
brought out.

It really is a remarkable way to get motivated, stay
motivated and achieve greater success. And best of all
Larry is a self made millionaire so you know when he talks
he is speaking from experience and not giving you opinions
with no basis in reality.

Today I wanted to share a personal message from Larry:

FROM: Larry Crane

I am writing to notify you about a development that I believe
is the greatest advancement in the history of behavioral
science.

It is a way to dramatically show you how to have a constant
winning attitude, all the time, in anything you do. It is not
motivational psychology, physical therapy, positive thinking,
subliminal programming, meditation, or anything like that.

A few years ago, I started to teach my success system with
others, just like you, on how to succeed in the game of life.
Since then, hundreds of people have attended live courses
taught around the country.

I have kept in contact with many of the Graduates who
attended. The results have been Phenomenal!

Many graduates have doubled and tripled their income, became a
partner with their employer, climbed the corporate ladder,
retired wealthy, gained a competitive edge, taken charge of
their lives, overcome serious problems, gotten a clear
direction in life.

They have gone into business for themselves and are doing
spectacularly well! They have moved into brand new homes and
have gotten better jobs, become healthier.

The momentum has been wonderful and it’’s spreading. It is my
intent to have you be successful in everything you do in life!

Now become a winner in the game of life

For years I kept looking and looking for the answers, then I
met a remarkable man. That meeting changed my life forever. He
told me, "You have no limits except those you hold on to in
your mind and when you let go of these limits you can have, do
or be whatever you desire."

At that time it sounded great but I thought "how could this be
true?" I decided to prove it out for myself.

So, I sat down and examined my thinking; I made a list of
everything in life that I wanted.

The list of wants was long and I noticed the things I wanted
were everything I didn’t have. How could I correct my
thinking? I was holding in mind all these limitations.

At the top of my list of wants was being a great success in
life. I wanted money and lots of it. Yet, I was working six
days a week, 12-hour days and barely feeding my family. I was
busy working instead of have a life.

I then made a list of all the reasons why I wasn’’t achieving
the success that I felt I deserved. The list was long. I felt
guilty, angry, confused, fearful, apathetic, and I felt a lot
of insecurity.

The answers came to me...

It was like somebody hit me over the head with a baseball bat.
For the first time in my life I realized that...

. . . It was my own negative emotions that were actually
stopping me from achieving the success that I wanted.

So, I decided to see if I could rid myself of these limited
thoughts and feelings that were keeping me from attaining
success in life.

To my amazement, I discovered that I had a natural ability to
release these limiting thoughts and feelings. I was able to
rid myself of guilt, fear, beating myself up, confusion,
apathy, poor self image, my lack of self-confidence,
insecurity and more.

The systems works and it's simple

The system was so simple I wondered if anyone would believe
me. So I decided to prove to the world that I could use the
system to make a bundle of money.

A short time later I became a self-made millionaire, my
relations started to work, I met and married the most
gorgeous gal.

I bought a ten-room penthouse in Manhattan, a 160 acre ranch
in Arizona and everything I turned to became successful with
ease and most of all, I became the embodiment of unchangeable
peace and happiness.

It's easy to show you how to have abundance because the
ability to have abundance is already there, in you.

Over 50,000 other people have already proven this out. In
fact, until recently all the people that we’’ve helped have
come to us through word of mouth. Can you imagine
thousands of people coming to you by word of mouth only?

After scientifically proving that this system works for
everyone who learns it, my only wish is to have as many people
as possible learn how to have abundance with ease.

A System Scientifically Verified by Harvard and Columbia
University Researchers...

Researchers Dr. David McClelland of Harvard University and Dr.
Richard Davidson of the State University of New York have
found "The Release Technique stands out far beyond
the rest for its simplicity, efficiency, absence of
questionable concepts and rapidity of observable results."

Read what practicing psychiatrist John L. Kemeny, M.D., and
former associate of Albert Einstein and retired professor at
New York's Columbia University said:

The Release Technique is a profound breakthrough in the
history of behavioral science. The Release Technique liberates
the subconscious mind and allows one to rid themselves of
negativity at any level.

The work that Larry Crane is teaching is a major breakthrough
in the field of behavioral science. By participating
experientially, you will reach a place where
nothing and no one will ever bother you again.

A place where you can eliminate all of your I can'ts and turn
them into I can's. I have used the Release Technique myself
for over 20 years successfully. I highly recommend it to
anyone who wants to overcome their limitations and lower their
stress level with ease.

END

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Have Fun,

Peter

P.S. Here is what one Release Technique graduate had to say:

I think it is becoming evident, in my observation, that the
techniques learned in the program were beneficial to people
who work under the stress and strain that we do in the
investment banking industry. I have personally benefited,
especially when I ran in the New York City Marathon shortly
after an illness.

Thomas J. Kitrick, New York - V.P., Training and Development,
Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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Who Else Wants a Ph.D. in Success and Motivation?

2004-08-27T17:11:00.000+02:00

Many people become success experts and never have much
success.

Why does this happen?

Because many people get caught in the trap of learning but
never applying what they learn.

If you have read a few of the classic books on success you
already know 90% of what it takes to succeed on a massive
scale in life.

You already know what to do and why to do it.

In fact, there is nothing whatsoever stopping you from
being happier, more successful and more content than you
have ever been.

Why then are you not already living the life of your dreams?

Because you have acquired a Ph.D. in success rather than a
successful life. You have confused knowing what to do with
actually doing it.

And you have incorrectly assumed that when you understand
the strategies of success that you will automatically be
successful. This is not how it works.

-- You only know what you can do --

From now on you might like to use this statement as the way
you measure your progress. This will stop you from confusing
knowledge with the implementation of that knowledge.

You truly know something only when you can do it - not when
you can only describe how to do it.

A Ph.D. in success is easy to acquire but worth very little.
On the other hand the sincere application of those very same
principles and strategies can transform the quality of your
life very quickly.

All you need to do is unlock your personal motivation
blueprint - when you know what motivates you and how to stay
motivated your life will change.

You will have become one of the winners in life - those
people who apply time tested success principles.

Start today with your 365 day trial of the 5 Step
Motivation System at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

Enjoy!

Peter Murphy

That One Thing That Ensures You Stay Motivated

2004-08-27T17:09:00.000+02:00

What can you do when you do not feel like getting started?

We all know what that feels like. You sit there staring at the
mountain of work in front of you while your mind screens a
horror movie of toil and effort.

I am sure you have tried making a list of things to do but the
problem is the longer the list the harder it is to get started.

Well, listen I have a very effective remedy you can use
whenever you feel this way.

Find That One Thing You CAN Do Now.

Now, it does not matter how small a task that one thing is.
Select one thing you feel capable of starting and completing.

Let me give you an example.

Last week I was sitting at my desk ready to get stuck into a
new project but I just could not get started and my mind kept
wandering.

Then it hit me...

There was such a huge pile of papers, books and notes on my
desk that the clutter was driving me crazy.

I picked up that pile of paperwork and deposited it on a
different desk in my office.

Notice that I did not sort through the pile and file it away.
I did one thing!

Now, at that stage I had started and completed one task that
would help me to make progress on my project. I then picked
one other thing I could do NOW.

Little by little I found myself starting and making progress
on the project without giving myself a hard time.

This is easy to do. And it gives you a sense of achievement
and gradual progress towards the successful outcome you have
in mind.

You Can Use This Simple Approach Today...

1. Pick a task you want completed but do not feel like
starting.

2. Ask yourself - what is the one thing I CAN do now?

i.e. you feel capable of doing it and it is effortless for you
to do so right now.

3. Do it!

4. Repeat step 2. Ask yourself again - what is the one thing I
CAN do now?

This works as long as you use these steps without putting
yourself under pressure. Remember that even a tiny step
forward is still a step forward. And each one builds your
confidence.

Do not force yourself to raise the stakes in a big way every
time you go back to the question - what is the one thing I CAN
do now?

Simply do that one thing you know you can do and repeat the
process.

-- Taking It To The Next Level --

There is a very powerful way to dramatically improve the
results you get with the approach we are discussing here.

Now, this is not for everyone. This is for you only if you
sometimes feel completely stuck and unable to get motivated in
the first place or if you have a hard time staying motivated
over long periods of time.

I am talking about the missing link in goal attainment. It is
the only sure-fire way to move beyond those feelings of apathy
that stop you making progress.

Refer to page 42 of my motivation book. Review the strategy on
that page and let go of the resistance that is holding you
back.

When you let go of your resistance to getting things done it
is so easy to select and act on that one thing you can do that
it will make you laugh.

If you get frustrated by your inability to stay motivated then
now would be a great time to finally discover how to let go of
that heavy feeling that prevents you from getting stuck into
things.

Imagine what it will be like when you impress family, friends
and colleagues with your newly discovered drive and enthusiasm.

You will hear their praise, feel their appreciation and know
that you have become the kind of person people can count on to
get things done.

Just so you know...

Getting motivated and staying motivated is really only a
question of strategy. Once you know how it is easy.

At the moment it is like you are trying to drive the car with
one foot firmly pressing on the brake. And you can press on
the gas all you like but you will not move forward.

Unfortunately nobody ever showed you how easy it is to take
your foot off the brake. Once you discover this you will be
amazed at how quickly and easily you will be motivated.

Test this for yourself with my 365 day trail at:

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Grab it now before I drop the $300 email consulting bonus. I
may have to do this soon because there is a limit to how many
people I can offer coaching to.

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qualify for 90 days of ongoing motivation coaching.

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How to Stay Motivated Despite Negative People

2004-08-27T17:03:00.000+02:00

Getting motivated is sometimes easy enough to do, at least
for short periods of time, but staying motivated can be a
lot harder to do.

And when you add into the mix the presence of negative
people it is really not surprising that your motivation can
fizzle out despite your best intentions.

What can you do?

1. Do Not Discuss Your Dreams with Negative People

Only share your hopes, dreams and goals with people who
will be supportive of your plans. Making your dreams come
true is like tending to a garden.

You have to give the plants the nutrients, water and
sunlight they need to grow i.e. for you this means - the
resources, mental focus and energy to create something new.

And you have to pay constant attention to weeding and
eradicating bugs that will over run your garden if you are
not vigilant. i.e. protect your dreams from negative people
by not exposing your plans to their toxic words and
thoughts.

2. When You Get Stuck Seek Advice from People Who Can Help

Very often when you get stuck you will turn to whoever is
nearby for encouragement and advice. This can be a big
mistake if that person has no vision and a limited sense of
possibility.

Only ask for advice from people who are qualified to help
you. When you act on good advice you know you are doing the
right things and staying motivated will be easy.

Whereas when someone with no relevant knowledge or no sense
of possibility advises you it makes sense to be unmotivated.

Why take action on bad advice? Why even try if that person
cannot see things working out?

Avoid this negative world view by carefully deciding who to
get advice from.

3. Switch Off Your Own Negative Thoughts

Negative thoughts can be like a virus that just keeps on
spreading. If people around you are negative it is only
normal for you to lose a little of your own enthusiasm and
drive.

You may even start to have a few nagging negative thoughts
of you own.

Be careful!

One such negative thought leads to another, and another...

You need to switch off these negative thoughts ASAP or else
your motivation will fizzle away to nothing.

How?

By using the three ways I mention in section 59-61 of my
book. Review this material today and take the action steps
I recommend.

This is a sure-fire way to stay motivated even when people
around you are wallowing in negativity. There is no need
for you to get dragged in too!

Get your 365 day trial of my 5 Step Motivation System while
it is still on offer at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

How to Use Discouragement to Motivate Yourself

2004-08-27T17:01:00.000+02:00

Ever feel like giving up? Do you ever feel so discouraged that
even one more day of frustration will be too much too handle?

Everyone gets discouraged at times only there are a number of
key differences between people who keep on going and those who
give up:

1 Focus On Your Goal Not On Your Problems

One of my mentors is a highly successful property developer
and he loves solving problems. All day long he can take on one
problem after the next and just keep going.

How does he do this when most people would feel overwhelmed?

He understands the importance of focus. He never loses sight
of his goal and his goals so excite him that problems are
nothing more than stepping stones to the achievement of his
outcomes.

If you are feeling discouraged it is very likely because your
focus is on what has not worked; your setbacks and your fears.

Discipline your mind to focus on your goals and discouragement
will fade into the distance.

2 Ask For Help

You do not have to deal with everything alone. Ask for help
from someone who is qualified to help you and act on their
good advice.

Two minds are better than one especially when your mind is
full of discouragement.

And, you will feel stronger knowing that someone else is
backing you, keen to see you succeed.

When you think about it.

The only thing stopping your from getting from where you are
to where you want to be is -- learning! Learning an effective
approach.

If you do not know the answer why waste time guessing when you
can open your mouth and ask?

3 Learn How Your Mind Works

Once you take charge of your thoughts and your emotions you
will be able to deal with whatever challenges come your way.
Until that happens you will always be at mercy to the ups and
downs of life.

The most valuable gift you can give yourself is the ability to
master self-motivation.

The moment I finally understood how to motivate myself was the
day my life changed forever. I discovered a tenacity that sees
me though any challenges I have to deal with.

Until you learn how to run your brain it really is like having
a super computer without a user manual. The power to motivate
yourself will never be available to you until you commit to
learning how to do it.

Feelings of frustration, discouragement and overwhelm are not
random occurrences. It all comes down to how you use your
mind.

What if you had a simple user manual for your mind with
instructions that have already worked for thousands of people?

In my book I explain how to join the people with the inside
knowledge. Why not have a risk free 365 day trial?

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

What would it be like if you were unable to worry?

2004-08-27T17:00:00.000+02:00

Imagine feeling secure about the future and looking forward
to it with an excitement you have not felt since you were a
child.

What I am going to talk about today is not for everyone...

If you are open minded and of at least average intelligence
the following information could lead you to the most
important breakthrough of your entire life....

If you are as busy as me -- you know that making your life
better sometimes takes a back seat to dealing with that
never ending list of things to do that never gets done.

This is why as the UPS driver handed me the package and as
I signed his electonic pad -- I honestly did not know when
I would get a chance to listen to the potentially life
changing information I now held in my hands.

Later that evening...

I switched off the PC, ignored the TV and the phone... and
ripped open the first set of tapes.

Although some of what I listened to was familiar -- a lot
of it was totally different to anything I have ever heard.

This course produced by Larry Crane, a self made
millionaire, offers a new and refreshing alternative to
getting what you want whether that be greater happiness,
more confidence or greater success... and it works.

But first.

Let me tell you about Larry...

Larry was a very successful business man. He was
written up in the business press, including TIME magazine,
and made millions for himself.

And he had the luxury cars and planes, an expensive home and
he could buy whatever he wanted.

But.

He was extremely unhappy. In fact he was miserable and
hated his life. And he was angry and totally stressed out.

One night he even considered jumping off the roof terrace
of his 10 room Manhattan penthouse apartment. For about two
hours he contemplated jumping.

He didn´t.

This was a TURNING POINT and put him on a search for a way
to succeed and be happy without feeling stressed out,
worried and anxious.

His quest lead him to Lester Levenson and The Release
Technique...

http://www.workwealth.com/rt.htm

Let me tell you what I have gained already from listening
to this unusual course:

What Have I got from the Release Technique?

1. I Stopped Worrying

Like most people I have a knack for worrying about what
might go wrong. Even though I make a point of being
positive.

I can still have a few worrying thoughts working away in
the back of my mind that stop me from feeling total peace
of mind.

After listening to tape 4B its as if my worrying program
has short circuited. I feel secure about the future in a
way I never have before.

All of that negative thinking that used to tire me out and
leave me feeling anxious has evaporated.

And if I want to give this new state of mind even more
energy I can simply listen to this tape again anytime I
want.

2. I Feel Happier.

Even after listening to the first 5 tapes of this 10 tape
package I felt happier. All I did was follow along and do
the exercises under Larry´s guidance and things started to
feel different.

I feel lighter and more at ease with myself.

I notice myself smiling for no reason whatsoever. And when
you think about it shouldn´t this be true for all of us.

3. Problems Seem Less of a Challenge

Problems don´t seem so overwhelming and I have a new sense
of possibility. Whatever I put my mind to I can achieve.

I can think more clearly and find new and better solutions
to whatever challenges I am facing. This alone has given me
a whole new sense of what is possible.

4. I Approve of Myself More

I already knew that when it comes to having more success
that money does not motivate me once I have enough.

After completing the course it hit me. What I really want
by succeeding is the approval and respect of my role models.

And ironically this craving approval stops me from giving
100% Why? Because I am afraid I won´t get it.

The solution? Let go of wanting this approval.

I have been doing this for the past two days and I have had
the most productive week I have had in months and with less
EFFORT. It feels like I am in the flow...

I am making better decisions, taking less time to get
things done and not holding back when it comes to really
excelling with my work.

Imagine feeling like this every day!

You can...

Take a look at the Release Technique site and see what you
think.

http://www.workwealth.com/rt.htm

You can listen to some fascinating audio recordings and
discover why this breakthrough technique is used by the
rich and famous including:

- Joan Collins, actress

- Norman Vincent Peale, Author, The Power of Positive
Thinking

- Sally Jesse Raphael, TV Talk Show Hostess

- Britt Eklund, actress

- Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia

- Laura Dern, actress

- Diane Ladd, actress

There is also a fr*e newsletter you can sign up for at:

http://www.workwealth.com/rt.htm

Have Fun,

Peter

How to Tune In Your Brain and Feel Motivated in Minutes

2004-08-27T16:59:00.000+02:00

One day when I was in school, many years ago, the school
principal wandered into our class room, sat down and started
to talk.

He talked and talked and there was nothing we could do to stop
him seeing as how he was in charge!

For once he actually said something that interested me and I
never forgot what he said. Not because he was so original but
because he was the first person I heard saying it.

That day he spoke about the untapped potential of the human
mind and how we are all capable of so much more than we
realize.

And how once you learn how to use more of this vast
intelligence you can become much more successful.

This distinction has a special significance when it comes to
motivating yourself. Because on those days when you are not
motivated the solution to your problems may seem elusive. Even
though you are capable of handling the situations you find
yourself in.

If you could approach each day with an attitude of demanding
more from yourself than anyone else ever would - you would be
shocked at what you can achieve. You would be using more of
your potential and making great progress.

Silly tasks you have to perform then become stepping stones to
something far grander and problems become opportunities for
you to grow and impress not only yourself but everyone else
around you.

The challenge for you right now comes down to getting started.

Once your engine is running the momentum will keep you going
but what do you do if you feel stuck and unable to begin?

You need to learn how to run your brain!

All of that vast potential is not being used because you do
not know how to activate it. When you discover how easy it is
to become motivated you will be amazed that something that
once seemed so complicated can actually be so simple.

Here is something you can do right now to experience how your
mind works - it is an application of research carried out by
behavioral scientists in the 1970´s.

Think of something you are highly motivated to do and choose
something else you want to get done which you are not
motivated to do.

Now compare how you represent these two experiences in your
mind in terms of pictures, sounds and feelings.

Take the task you need to get done and change the way you
think about it by giving the picture, sound and feeling the
same qualities as the motivated experience. i.e. picture size
and color, sound volume and pitch, intensity of feelings.

This is difficult to do the first time you try it but it gets
easier with practice. When you learn more about peak
performance you will be able to do this in a matter of
minutes. And go from feeling apathetic to feeling energized
and highly motivated.

This time spend learning how to run your brain will transform
the quality of your life even more quickly than you can
imagine.

Here is what to do to learn what you need to know:

1 Study Applied Psychology. Read the work of researchers who
are making breakthroughs every year in our understanding of
how the mind works.

2 Save up at least $25,000 and invest it in an education in
human peak performance. Learn practical ways to run your brain.

3 Spend another 10 years to master what you have learned and
then start enjoying your new found motivation

There is a faster and easier way.

Learn from me! I have stripped out the theory and give you
nothing but practical step by step strategies that work.
Approaches you can use right away to take charge of your life.

In my book I explain how to join the people with the inside
knowledge on how to motivate themselves quickly and easily.

Get your 365 day trial while it is still available at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

How to Give Yourself a Motivational Warm Up When You Wake Up!

2004-08-27T16:57:00.000+02:00

What is the worst thing you can do when you start your day?

Answer:

Wake up feeling lethargic and expect yourself to perform at
100% from the moment you get up in the morning; and then
compare how you are doing during the day against this
unrealistic benchmark.

There is a better way!

As you wake up in the morning take charge of your thoughts in
that early morning awareness before you fully awake.

Do this before you get up out of bed by repeating some
affirmations. Affirmations work very well WHEN you say them
with strong feelings in a state of deep relaxation.

If you have heard about affirmations before and never got the
maximum benefit from them it is because you did not know how
to take a very ordinary approach and supercharge it.

Supercharging affirmations depends on four factors:

- Phrasing affirmations in the right way
- Choosing ones that are right for you
- saying them while in a state of deep relaxation
- saying them with strong feeling

When you use affirmations correctly their impact will last for
at least a few hours - long enough to get you started on the
day ahead.

Pay close attention now because I am going to reveal details
of some of my personal and very private habits...

I use the following affirmations to help me get up in a
positive state of mind:

- Positive thoughts bring me the benefits I desire

- Negative thoughts have no influence over me

- Everyday and in everyway I am getting better and better

You can do the same.

Remember to say these affirmations with feeling and do so
quietly inside your head while in that relaxed awakening state.

Unless I use this ritual each morning I tend to feel negative
about the day ahead. The difference from feeling negative to
feeling positive is huge for the sake of those few minutes in
the morning.

You can also go one step further and imagine the day ahead
working out well. See yourself doing your best and easily
dealing with challenges.

Imagine you will have a great day in this way and you are
directing your unconscious to make it happen in the language
it understands best - feelings and images.

Forget about will power.

Will power is a waste of time because its like talking to the
most powerful part of your mind in a language it does not
understand.

Push Button Self Motivation:

What if you had a simple user manual for your mind with
instructions that have already worked for thousands of people?

In my book I explain how to join the people with the inside
knowledge on how to motivate themselves quickly and easily.

Have you booked your 365 Day Trial yet? Get it while it is
still available at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

How to Achieve More by Dealing with Resistance

2004-08-27T16:56:00.000+02:00

Today I want to discuss the missing link in goal attainment...

Your personal success and achievement depends on your ability
to act upon what you know. Yet this is where most people
stumble.

It is easy to find out what to do. Simply ask the right people
for advice, read the best books on the subject and attend the
seminars that will fill in the missing details.

It is following through on what you know that makes the
difference between the people who are achieving and everyone
else.

Think about something you want to do...

You probably already know enough to get started. You will
never have certainty you will succeed but you can have a good
sense that with adequate preparation you will do well.

What is stopping you?

Resistance - that feeling of not being able to do what you
want to do.

Resistance has many symptoms. You may feel tired, not able to
concentrate or an inability to get started even when you have
everything you need to begin.

Even if you know all there is to know about how to succeed and
you have a plan and you know what to do - resistance can keep
you from making any progress.

You need to let go of this resistance.

When you let go you still have goals and purpose in life only
you get to enjoy the journey more. And you feel more relaxed
and at peace.

When you let go you will think more clearly and you will find
it easier to come up with solutions to tough challenges because
your limiting emotions will not cloud your judgment. It is
always easier to cope with setbacks when you feel at peace.

Make a point of using whatever approach you already use to
release the resistance that is holding you back.

I give you two ways to deal with resistance in by book:

Get your 365 day trial while it is still available at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com

Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

You CAN do it! (Become More Motivated)

2004-08-27T16:54:00.000+02:00

Today I just wanted to send you a quick note to encourage you.
Why? Because even as you are doing your best to motivate there
will be days when it all seems too much.

No matter how challenging life gets bear in mind the following
three points.

1 Your problems are not personal

Most of our problems can be solved right away once we learn
the correct strategy. Theories might help however often they
will only allow you to understand the problem without giving
you a solution you can put to good use right away.

Be alert to resources that show you practical strategies. A
breakthrough is possible sooner than you think once you find
and use an effective strategy.

2 Your problems are not pervasive

When things are not working out and you feel like giving up --
stop! Look for aspects of your life that are working to remind
yourself that not everything is falling apart. It is unlikely
that every single one of your relationships is in trouble. It
is highly unlikely that motivation is an issue for you 24
hours a day.

Look for opportunities to learn and improve a little at a
time. If you can take baby steps and make just a little
progress each day you will be amazed at how far you will
progress over the next 6 months.

3 Your problems are not permanent

Whenever it seems like there is no end in sight to your
growing problems -- have faith!

Think about all the old problems that are now no longer part of
your life. Remember people you used to have trouble relating
to who you now enjoy talking to.

And allow the possibility of change in the future. After all
change is the only thing we can count on in the future. And
thankfully that applies to all your problems as well.

How can you accelerate the possibility of positive change?

By changing yourself to become the kind of person who easily
handles problems.

Your biggest problems in life are likely to have once been
small problems that grew and grew until you felt unable to
deal with them.

Now is the time to stop procrastination taking control of your
life and instead discover a better way to make the most of the
opportunities in front of you. And solve problems before they
grow too large.

In my book I show you exactly how to do this with a simple
step by step approach anyone can use right away.

And remember I am taking all the risk for you. Go here to see
my risk free guarantee for yourself and make the most of my
365 Day Trial:

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Have Fun,

Peter Murphy

14 Reasons To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated

2004-08-23T11:42:00.000+02:00

Why should you bother to spend your valuable time to learn
how to get motivated and stay motivated?

Here´s why.

Your quality of life will change dramatically when you take
charge of how motivated you feel in any given moment.

Family and friends will respect you more and see you in a
whole new light. And deadline frenzy will be a thing of the
past.

There are several good reasons to learn the secrets to
getting motivated and staying motivated.

What Learning How To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated Can
Do For You:

1. Earn the respect of your boss and colleagues. As a
dependable and productive member of the team people will
appreciate you and seek your valuable advice on important
matters.

2. Understand what motivates you and enjoy greater success.
When you discover your unique motivation blueprint getting
ahead will never be a mystery again. You can fire up your
motivation engine whenever you choose to.

3. Save money by getting things done on time. You will
eliminate those late fees, fines and charges that
procrastinators waste their hard earned money on.

4. Enjoy a more harmonious home life. Imagine hearing
praise and gratitude for all the little things you get done
around the house. You will enjoy a satisfying feeling of
accomplishment at the end of each evening.

5. Feel in charge of you life. As you get more done with
ease you will have order where you used to have chaos. You
will know what you want and feel compelled to move ahead
and get it.

6. Start new projects with enthusiasm and stay motivated
over time. When you can see things through to completion
you will have renewed confidence in your ability to succeed.

7. Stay motivated in the face of challenges and negative
people. Setbacks and unsupportive colleagues or friends
will make you even more determined when you know how to
stay motivated.

8. Avoid the criticism, endless nagging and moaning of
those around you. When you easily and effortlessly get
things done you give people little reason to criticize you.
In fact they are likely to give you more freedom to do
things your way.

9. Stop things getting any worse. When you know how to be
highly motivated in a matter of seconds, you can turn
around situations you have neglected in the past.

10. Develop leadership skills and positively affect those
around you. Your drive and enthusiasm will touch everyone
you deal with. People will turn to you for leadership and
guidance.

11. Eliminate problems while they are small. You will deal
with potential problems and concerns sooner rather than
later. This habit alone will put you back in control.

12. Put an end to regrets. Become the kind of person who
jumps on opportunities. And enjoy the excitement and
passion you feel when you are giving 100%.

13. Move ahead quickly in your career. When you can calmly
and efficiently get your work done, you position yourself
for more responsibility and a higher salary.

14. Feel fantastic about yourself. As a motivated
self-starter your self-esteem will soar. You will
accomplish much more, have greater success and live a full
life.

*** Motivation is an essential life skill and you can
discover how to be motivated and stay motivated. ***

Although some lucky people seem to be born highly
motivated, if you are of at least average intelligence you
can learn how to be motivated. No matter how unmotivated
you have been up to now.

The secret to being motivated is to discover the motivation
blueprint that is right for you.

Everything I learned about motivation is the result of a
time consuming and expensive process of trial and error.

Not to mention an expensive education in peak performance
training. It took me 19 years to master how to motivate
myself and others.

Are there any shortcuts to discovering how to get motivated
and stay motivated in a short time? Yes.

That´s why I produced a fool proof 5 Step Motivation System
you can start using today.

Get out your copy of my proven system and start applying
the strategies, one at a time. Take a little each day and you
will be stunned by your progress.

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Remember, this is a course that requires you to put the
strategies into action in your daily life. Do that and your
success is assured.

Have Fun,

Peter

P.S. It is possible for you to change more easily and
faster than you think with the right strategy.

*** Focused thinking is what it takes to truly get what we
want. We can train our brains to be more productive and
successful, we've only got to learn how. Unfortunately,
this kind of thinking isn't taught in school.

We are born into certain circumstances, but that doesn't
mean we are stuck in them. We can change our habits and
have it all. ***

John Assaraf - multimillion-dollar entrepreneur and optimum
performance expert

You can still take a 365 day test drive of my
breakthrough system at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Highly Motivated People - What Makes the Difference?

2004-08-17T18:35:00.000+02:00

On a warm spring afternoon, fifteen years ago, two young
men graduated from the same college. They were similar in
many ways...

Like most ambitious, hard working students they had also
enjoyed time off to play sport and to have fun with their
friends. And they were both very excited about the bright
future that lay ahead.

Fifteen years later they met.

They were still alike in many ways. Both had a good family
life, a comfortable home and they both had a little gray
hair!

But there was a difference.

One of the men is stuck in his career and he hates his dead
end job. He feels frustrated and unappreciated. And each
Monday morning he drags himself out of bed to struggle
through another tiring week.

The other man is in charge of his own business and works as
many or as few hours as he pleases each day. He is excited
about his work and is richly rewarded for his success. He
is living the dream.

What made the difference?

Have you ever wondered how two people of similar ability
and intelligence can produce such different results in
their careers?

One person struggles day after day and claws his way to the
top of his department - while another seems to have a never
ending drive to do more and to achieve more. He rises to
the top of the company in record time.

The difference is in knowing how to get motivated and more
importantly how to stay motivated. There is
an easy way and a hard way.

The hard way means getting stressed about deadlines,
constantly beating yourself up and never really achieving
anything of value without a lot of worry and tension. It
can also mean feeling exhausted and overwhelmed much of the
time.

On the other hand, the easy way means you feel a sense of
purpose and drive to achieve more for your own satisfaction
and enjoyment. You get more done in less time and you feel
energized by your goals. And even better, people respect
and value you in a whole new way.

Which do you prefer - the easy way or the hard way?

Knowledge is Power.

Right now I can turn on or turn off my own motivation at
will without needing other people to coax me into action.

And it is easy when you know how.

Once I found an approach that worked all I did was follow
the step-by-step instructions and my world changed as
quickly as I changed.

And this can happen for you even faster than you think...

When you become a master of self-motivation you will wonder
why you waited so long to get your hands on the knowledge
that was here for you all along.

Think about it for a moment. Why do you want to be more
motivated?

What are the most important reasons why you want to improve
this aspect of your life?

What have you missed out on by neglecting this crucial
skill?

The time to change is now - until you do, another day,
another week and another month will slip by and you will be
no further forward in your life. If you are waiting for the
perfect time you will wait forever. It is time to try a new
and better way.

Start today by getting my free report below...

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Lack of Motivation - How You Developed Bad Habits That

2004-08-11T13:02:00.000+02:00

Today I want to tell you why you absolutely have to
take charge of self-motivation.

And what a lack of motivation means..

As you read this article you will start to understand why a
lack of motivation is costing you even more than you
realize.

As you read the story below notice how much you have in
common with me...

Growing up I never really had much trouble getting things
done. I was told what to do by my parents or by my teachers
and I did what was expected of me because it was the easiest
choice for me.

Getting punished never appealed to me very much.

Then as I got older and especially when I joined the
workforce I could get away with doing less and with leaving
things until the deadline approached.

In fact in one company where I worked it made no sense
finishing work before the deadlines because management kept
moving the goal posts.

And very often I worked with people who refused to stretch
themselves. This culture of doing as little as you can and
appearing to be productive slowly dragged me down.

Over the years as a result of experiences like these I
developed bad habits.

One of those habits was a lack of motivation habit.

I can see now how a few bad choices in how I approached work
affected all aspects of my life.

The same may be true for you...

What we did over the years was create bad habits that need
to be given up and replaced with a new way of behaving.

Do you realize what these bad habits have cost you in your
life?

1. You missed the sense of accomplishment and the
satisfaction that comes with succeeding on a big scale.

2. You lost the respect of your peers and you are excluded
from the winners circle.

3. You no longer feel in control of your destiny and in
fact you are a victim of circumstance.

4. You earn far less than people of lesser intelligence and
ability.

5. You worry about the future because you fear you may not
be able to deal with things.

A lack of motivation is a bad habit you can and must change.

Now is the time to take charge of this situation. I can tell
you from my own experience that nothing will change until
you decide to change.

And nothing will improve until you improve it...

You owe it to yourself and to the people who care about you
to seize the day and make your life something to be proud
of.

The satisfaction that comes from living life on your own
terms is a wonderful gift you deserve to enjoy. And you
will only have this once you know how to motivate yourself
to create the life you dream of.

My income jumped, my social life improved dramatically and
new opportunities for having even more of what I wanted all
came about for me. But only after I learned the secrets of
self-motivation and how to kill a lack of motivation.

The world did not change. Other people did not change. I
changed.

Only When YOU change will your world change for the better.

Before I go...

Think of those people who look down on your lack of progress
and take you for granted. Think of that sense you have of
not been in control.

All of these feelings of dissatisfaction are not going to
disappear-- in fact they will dominate your life as the
years pass you by.

These issues are not going to go away all by themselves.

I tried the wait and see approach - it does not work!

Thankfully there is a solution, a proven way of taking
charge of your life and developing self-motivation.

*** Motivation is an essential life skill and you can
discover how to be motivated and stay motivated. ***

Although some lucky people seem to be born highly
motivated, if you are of at least average intelligence you
can learn how to be motivated.

No matter how unmotivated you have been up to now.

The secret to being motivated is to discover the motivation
blueprint that is right for you.

Imagine no longer having a lack of motivation!

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:

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Motivation Techniques - That First Step to Massive Success

2004-08-04T12:32:00.000+02:00

Want to hear about a simple & effective motivation technique?

It´ll help you get motivated and stay motivated.

Do you want to know the key to beating procrastination and
achieving much more?

Let me tell you how I discovered the secret to achieving
massive success...

I had some work to do yesterday and I kept putting it off.

I thought to my self - I´ll wait until later when I feel
more alert and in the right frame of mind to do it just
right

Do you ever do this?

Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. If I wait for the
perfect moment I will be waiting a very long time.

With that in mind I just got started. I took the pressure
off and stopped insisting that I create a perfect piece of
work.

The endless pursuit of perfection and the craving for total
and complete success at everything you do is a trap.

A dangerous trap. And the opposite of a motivation technique.

Why?

Because it will stop you from getting started. And
beginning is sometimes all you need to do to ensure success.

When you get the ball rolling, the gathering momentum will
keep you going. You will stay motivated and drop procrastination.

Listen to this for a motivation technique that works....

Last week - I read an interview with a world-class marathon
runner who has run some tough races including ones where
he ran a marathon a day each day for a week or more at a
time.

When asked how he could take on such enormous physical and
mental challenges without feeling overwhelmed he gave a
simple answer.

He said he never thinks about it in terms of running a 26
mile race instead he focuses on taking one step.

And then another, and another...

Take one step at a time.

Complete it and then take on one more step. Do this
and you can achieve some spectacular results.

So you see.

Even a simple motivation technique can work wonders!

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

Self Motivation - Why To Dump Will Power And Get Motivated The Easy Way

2004-08-03T13:00:00.000+02:00

How can you become a self motivation expert? Does will power work?

Will power alone will never work over the long term. It is
the hardest way possible to get yourself to do anything.

The answer is to discover the secrets of self motivation.

Why?

Because it is like trying to open a tin can with your teeth
when there is a can opener in your pocket.

Instead you need to tap into the limitless power of your
mind. When you do you can break bad habits, create
beneficial new ones and put yourself back on track easily,
quickly and with very little effort.

You see...

Making changes to enhance the quality of your life
does not need to be slow or difficult. Unfortunately most
people are still struggling because they continue to rely on
ineffective approaches like will power.

Forget about will power. Become a self motivation expert!

Instead write down one small action you have been putting
off and answer the following questions and really put some
thought into the answers:

1 What am I missing out on of importance by not doing this?

2 What will I gain most by doing this?

3 Why is it important to me to get this done?

4 How is not doing this inconsistent with who I really am?

And then...

Pretend You Have Already Completed the Task:

Get a pen and paper and take 5 minutes to describe how you
feel now that you have already finished the task you have
been postponing. i.e. as if you have already succeeded.

e.g. I have already cleaned the yard and I feel fantastic.
My family and friends are really impressed and I feel so
proud of myself and so delighted that it is finally done.

The yard looks immaculate, so tidy I have even impressed
myself. I feel so powerful, energetic and motivated. I feel
on top of the world. etc. etc.

Do this quickly and write with as much emotion as you can
express. Spend at least 5 minutes on it.

You will be surprised at how well this simple process works.

You may find that you feel a boost in motivation that gets
even better each time you use this process. Do it once a day
for best results.

Become your own self motivation expert.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How to Stay Motivated Day In and Day Out...

2004-07-30T14:10:00.000+02:00

If I could tell you one thing to help you to be highly
motivated this would be it...

Staying motivated requires a daily ritual.

In other words, motivation is not a one-time event. To stay
motivated you need to do certain things each day to stay
driven.

I was reading some tips recently - written by an extremely
successful business man. He has risen to the top in two
different and very competitive industries so I assumed he
was one of those naturally driven people.

I was wrong.

Everyday he has certain rituals he counts on to keep
himself motivated. Here are three tips you can start using
today:

1. Spend at least five minutes a day on your goals.

Review your goals for the day and for the week. Then
imagine them as already achieved in your mind. See
the successful outcomes, hear people praising you, and feel
the glow of success.

Do this each day and you will stay focused even when you
have setbacks. You will stay motivated over time.

2. Meditate each day.

Take time each day to be still. Meditate, listen to
relaxing music or find another way that works for you and
give yourself some time just for you.

Turn off the TV, turn off the radio, let the phone ring out
and take a break from the demands people place on you each
day.

Use this time to reflect on what you are doing and on what
you want to do next.

Very often, you will feel recharged and ready for action
after even 10 minutes, And you will often come up with
great new ideas for handling the problems you face.

When you feel refreshed it is easier to stay motivated.

This time invested in peace of mind will leave you feeling
renewed. And the more time you put into this the greater
the benefits.

3. Feed your mind positive information.

Make a point each day of reading a book or listening to a
tape to learn something new.

Spending time on personal development each day will help to
build your belief in what is possible for you.

In a world where so many people are negative we need to
counteract it with positive input every day, not just now
and again.

One final point...

If possible do not tune into the news when you are waking
up in the morning. Give yourself an hour before bombarding
your mind with negative news stories.

You have all day to follow the news if you want to. Just
give your mind a chance to focus before letting others
direct your thinking.

Use these simple tips each day and you will stay motivated.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How to Get Motivated and Have Industrial Strength Self-Motivation

2004-07-29T14:05:00.000+02:00

It is not your fault if popular self-help courses have never
worked for you over the long term.

How to get motivated is not adequately dealt with.

Why?

Because generally speaking there are problems with the
material you have read and listened to in these courses:

To appeal to a wider audience the self-help experts often
leave out the more complex and the more powerful concepts
and techniques - the best ones for getting motivated!

Instead you get a burst of short-term inspiration that
cannot and will not last. While the best material is only
taught to a small group of enthusiasts who are willing to
pay extra for it.

The irony is that the most powerful techniques, although
sometimes unusual, are understandable and effective for most
people. As long as you are taught a step-by-step approach
you can follow to get motivated.

It is usually the explanation of why it works that leaves
people totally confused. But as long as you have the how-to
you can start getting results right away and get motivated.

As a result of the decision to leave out the best material
you end up learning some simple ideas that work only when
you already feel positive and dynamic.

For example, someone tells you to get motivated and to give
it your best. If you are feeling unmotivated a pep talk
like that will do you very little good.

Imagine what it would be like if instead you could tune in
your motivation in the same way you tune in a TV. Well you
can once you know how to.

And this is possible for you only when you discover the step
by step approach that unleashes the dormant motivation power
inside you.

Knowing what to do is very different from knowing how to do
it.

Many self help courses teach you what to do but not how to
do it or how to stay motivated over time.

As a result you may feel wiser AND more frustrated! At least
before you did not know what to do --- now you know what to
do but cannot do it.

Stay clear of any material that does not focus on the how to
of motivation. And make sure you get the key distinctions
you need to master the strategies.

For example, we have all heard a lot about the importance of
goal setting. And we might even write our goals down and
review them from time to time.

But how do you explain your lack of interest in pursuing
your goals? Your lack of motivation?

It is because an essential element is missing from the goal
setting process.

Unless your goals are in alignment with your highest values
and they feel right for you it is highly unlikely you will
achieve them.

In fact, you may sabotage your efforts to get ahead. And all
your work will be characterized by lethargy and seemingly
never ending and tiring effort.

To sum up - look for practical self-motivation material that
takes powerful processes and breaks them down into simple
step by step systems.

And realize that knowing what to do is pointless unless you
know how to.

Spend a little time each day conditioning your mind and you
will be astounded at your rapid progress....

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently
produced a very popular free report, the 5 Step Motivation
Report. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:

http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm