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- ***Do Just One Thing - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Judi MoreoDo One ThingHave you ever felt like everything in your life was out of control and dealing with it all was completely overwhelming? Most of us have. For many of us, it is because somewhere along the line, for reasons of which we may or may not be aware, clutter has crept into our lives. It has ...
Views: 28 - ***Is Your Attitude Helping or Hindering You? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhy do some athletes become Olympic stars and others never quite use their own full potential or get out of their hometown? Why do some people have their own successful companies, while others can just never get ahead? Why are some people in great relationships while others can’t seem to get ...
Views: 65 - ***Tapping Into Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Judi MoreoFundamentally, we are all creative. The question is, “How do we use our creative abilities to our best advantage?” The best way to tap into our creativity is through flexibility of thinking and practice, practice, practice. Tapping into creativity means letting go of any preconceived ideas and ...
Views: 110 - ***Ever feel like everything in your life is out of control and overwhelming? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from Judi MoreoMost of us have at one point or another felt like everything in your life is out of control and overwhelming. For many of us, it is because somewhere along the line, for reasons of which we may or may not be aware, clutter has crept into our lives. It has stealthily invaded our homes, our ...
Views: 66 - ***Do you play the “Blame Game?” with Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Judi MoreoHave you ever blamed someone for something they didn’t even know they had been a part of? For example, this morning, I dropped a huge bottle of windshield de-icer on my toe. It hurt like the devil. And, just who would be doing anything with windshield de-icer in 119 degree weather ...
Views: 109 - ***Mentoring Relationships by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Judi MoreoMentors are people who have more experience than we have and are willing to help and guide us in our development. In many cases, mentors can open doors and introduce us to people we may want or need to know. They usually have nothing to gain by helping us other than their own personal ...
Views: 73 - ***Develop a Sense of Urgency and Do it Now! by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Judi MoreoNo matter how good you are at what you do, how talented, how knowledgeable or competent you may be, unless you develop a sense of urgency – a commitment that the time to DO it is NOW, you are likely to find yourself still wondering how to be successful five years from now. “Just do it” may ...
Views: 109 - ***Keeping Stuff Just in Case You Need It by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Judi MoreoFor the past 15 years, I have lived in the same house. My house was always neat and clean, so I didn’t realize how much “stuff” I had collected. While cleaning out all this “stuff” in preparation for the move, I discovered that I was not throwing away, I was shifting “stuff” from one place ...
Views: 110 - ***Do You Ever Imagine Yourself to be Something Else? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhen you were a child, did you ever imagine yourself to be something else…like a princess, a cowboy, an astronaut, a doctor, or some other character. I did. I would transform myself into a particular character for a period of time and have a wonderful adventure. My favorite was to imagine I ...
Views: 148 - *** Life’s Blocks: That Awful Moment You Find Yourself Stuck? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Judi MoreoYou hear about it all the time. Writer’s Block – that awful moment you find yourself staring at the blank page and realize you have no idea how to begin and a deadline fast approaching. Oh, you have ideas, wonderful flights of fancy that have you finishing your report ahead of time, writing a ...
Views: 130 - ***The Importance of Little Things that Inspire Us by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Judi MoreoSome time back I received this letter from one of my clients. It so touched my heart, I decided to share it with you. I take it out and read it from time to time as it reminds me how important doing little things are in our lives. Dear Judi: My Grandson, Tristen was diagnosed 7 months ...
Views: 112 - ***Are You Journaling: Achievement Journal by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Judi MoreoJournaling The year is almost half over. Are you using your Goal Achievement Journal. If not, why not? Don’t you want to achieve your goals this year. Many of you know how long it took me to design and redesign this journal to make sure it would assist you in achieving your goals. It ...
Views: 151 - ***Miracles Are All Around Us - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Judi MoreoWe become so caught up in day to day living with the demands of our jobs, our families and our communities that we rarely pause to reflect on the miracles that happen every day. No discussion of miracles would be complete without first talking about exactly what constitutes a miracle. For ...
Views: 141 - ***Whose Life Are You Living? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Judi MoreoToday’s society places us in many different rolls. We are the friend, the spouse, the parent or child, the employer or team member. We change our behaviors and personas to fit our different and evolving rolls and responsibilities. Like changing our clothes to fit the weather or activity, we ...
Views: 205 - ***In The Garden by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Judi MoreoThis spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small ...
Views: 187 - ***Lovin’ It! Do What You Love, Love What You Do by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Judi MoreoDo what you love, love what you do. If you can’t love what you are doing at least, do it with love. We’ve had a couple of months to live up to our New Year’s resolutions. Many of them have already been forgotten or deliberately set aside. One of the biggest reasons we don’t stick to our ...
Views: 203 - ***Have You Ever Thought to Yourself …What Was I Thinking? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Judi MoreoHave You Ever Thought to Yourself …What Was I Thinking? Have you ever done something that was totally out of character for you, but you did it and later wondered if you had actually been in your right mind at the time when you did it? Well, that’s what I did. It was New Year’s Eve. My friend ...
Views: 185 - ***Intention by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Judi MoreoIf you’ve been listening to the news lately, you may have come to the conclusion that the outlook at the moment is bleak. You may be caught up in the gloom and doom, hopeless mindset that is more contagious than a flu pandemic. There are some things you can do to keep yourself healthy when ...
Views: 167 - ***Are You Lucky? - Make Your Own Luck by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Judi MoreoAre you lucky? Do good things just come your way? Do you always seem to be in the right place at the right time? Are you the person who gets the promotion, the great deal or the perfect mate? If not, you might want to consider making some changes in your habits. Richard Wiseman, head of the ...
Views: 201 - ***Awakening for Change: Spring Renewal by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Judi MoreoThe seasons have officially changed. In the northern hemisphere we are entering spring. For weeks now, there have seen signs of the awakening of the earth. Buds have appeared on trees, green shoots are peeking out of the ground. Daffodils, narcissus and grape hibiscus are springing up and ...
Views: 203 - ***My African Experience- I Feel Like I Am Home by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Judi MoreoHave you ever driven past a bakery and smelled the wonderful smells of fresh bread baking? Did it bring back memories? If so, you’ll know what I mean when I tell you that when I get off the plane in Africa and smell the air, I feel like I’m home. It doesn’t smell like fresh bread, it’s sort ...
Views: 215 - ***The Fear Factor: What frightens you? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhat frightens you? What shadows of your past are lurking in the deep recesses of your mind? What monsters do you fear are blocking your path to your future? We all have fears. It is what you believe about them and how you face them that will determine your course in life. There is a ...
Views: 221(1 vote) - ***Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could own cupid’s magic arrow with an arrowhead filled with love? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Judi MoreoWouldn’t it be wonderful if you could own cupid’s magic arrow with an arrowhead filled with love and shoot people with it when they are being mean, hateful, nasty, or spiteful. When the arrow hit them, it would spread love and joy throughout their heart and entire body. They would immediately ...
Views: 213 - ***Doing Something Big! Stop Playing Small - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Judi MoreoIt’s your choice! You can go through life getting by or you can do something that really matters. It could be something you do for someone else or something you do for yourself. It could even be something you do for the world, but do something big. One thing I’ve learned over the years is, ...
Views: 226 - ***Why Journal: the Single Greatest Tool - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhy Journal: A new year has just begun. Now is the perfect time to establish, renew or continue the habit of stating your dreams and goals, chronicling your life’s events, recording your great accomplishments and collecting ideas – yours and other peoples. More than just a history or memoir, ...
Views: 228 - ***The Answer to The Question Asked Most Often - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Judi MoreoThroughout my 25+ years of public speaking and training, there is one question that I get asked more than any other. That question is “How do I say No?” Why do we have trouble with this? When we were children, we didn’t have a problem with it. It is only as we have grown older that we can’t ...
Views: 313 - If You Ain’t Got No Cut Lemons… - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhile hurrying off to work one morning, Beverly, an executive assistant, pulled into a fast food drive-thru. When asked what she wanted to order, she requested, “Iced tea with cut lemon.” The clerk replied immediately, “We ain’t got no cut lemons!” Shocked by such rudeness, Beverly asked ...
Views: 222 - Negativity Not Allowed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Judi MoreoNegativity Not Allowed - Determined Optimism It seems like every conversation I have had with someone lately, they have brought up the terrible state of the economy. I’ve started off many conversations with my friends this week with the sentence, “No negativity allowed.” I refuse to accept ...
Views: 264 - The 5 Step plan for Succeeding: The SMART Method - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Judi MoreoAs we start a new year, we have an opportunity to start anew. If we want some changes in our lives; If we want it to be more than it ever has been, then, we are going to have to do some things we’ve never done!!! Here is my 5 step plan (SMART Method) for succeeding this year at whatever it is ...
Views: 293 - ***Whoever Told Us Life Would Be Easy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoWhen I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to get older and get out of school. Somehow, I believed that once I was “grown up,” life would be easy and fun. I’d be able to do what I wanted, when I wanted and go where I wanted. Guess what I found out? Life is definitely not easy. About now, you are ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - ***Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoEven the most successful people have experienced periods when they have been confused, disillusioned, and discouraged. Yet these very people have overcome trials and tribulations to triumph and victory because they have chosen the right attitude. When we feel discouraged and stressed; when ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - ***Professionalism by Design – The art of success in any field - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoBecoming a professional isn’t just a matter of learning all of the technical aspects of your job. You determine whether you are a professional or not by how you look, talk, write, act and work. Many businesses have come to accept less than professional performance from their team members. Casual ...
Views: 626 - ***Sometimes the Answer is to Leave - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoDifficult people turn up in everyone’s life from time to time. They show up as co-workers, bosses, friends and relatives. We all know when difficult situations are left unaddressed, it won’t get better. In fact, it usually gets worse. You simmer and stew until the situation erupts into ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - ***Make Your Own Luck - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoAre you lucky? Do good things just come your way? Do you always seem to be in the right place at the right time? Are you the person who gets the promotion, the great deal or the perfect mate? If not, you might want to consider making some changes in your habits. Richard Wiseman, head of the ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - ***The Gift of Love - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Judi MoreoTo love and be loved is one of humanities deepest desires. Too often it remains an unsatisfied hunger, burning inside. Feeling unloved over a long period of time can cause us to feel unlovable. We retreat into ourselves, locking away our feelings and desires because we feel we are not good ...
Views: 598 - ***That's Courage - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoTraditionally, people have used the word “courage” when referring to war heroes, police officers, fire fighters and others who put their lives on the line. It is true. They have tremendous courage. Do they feel fear? Yes, and they act anyway. Perhaps our daily activities aren’t life ...
Views: 696 - ***How are you doing on your goals? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoHave you ever set goals and then not made them happen? Were these goals what you really wanted? If they were, then why did you procrastinate and not get them accomplished? When you set goals, be sure they are what YOU want. If they aren’t, then you might need to amend them. Or you might need ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - ***If You Ain’t Got No
Cut Lemons… - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoWhile hurrying off to work one morning, Beverly pulled into a fast food drive-thru. When asked what she wanted to order, she requested, “Iced tea with cut lemon.” The clerk replied immediately, “We ain’t got no cut lemons!” Shocked by such rudeness, Beverly asked politely, “Can you cut some?” ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - ***Use Your Magic Arrow to Create Better Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Judi MoreoWouldn’t it be wonderful if you could own a magic bow and arrow that had an arrowhead filled with love and shoot people with it when they are being mean, hateful, nasty, or spiteful. When the arrow hit them, it would spread love and joy throughout their hearts and bodies. ...
Views: 697 - ***What’s Attitude Got to Do With It? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Judi MoreoHave you ever wondered why one person seems to get all the lucky breaks and others get none? Why it is that some people seem to meet just the right people and others never do? Why does one person become a millionaire, while another is broke? Why do some athletes become Olympic stars and ...
Views: 650 - ***MAY DAY or May Day? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Judi MoreoDoes it feel like life has you caught in the storm and about to go down for the third time? Are you sending out distress signals and hoping that somehow, in the midst of all the chaos in your life, someone will hear and come to your rescue? We all have times when life just seems ...
Views: 652 - ***Do Something Big! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoIt’s your choice! You can go through life getting by or you can do something that really matters. It could be something you do for someone else or something you do for yourself. It could even be something you do for the world. One thing I’ve learned over the years is, it’s just as easy to do ...
Views: 621 - ***CHANGE YOUR HABITS TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoSuccess and failure are largely the result of habit, the automatic ways you respond and react to what's going on around you. Changing habits which are no longer consistent with your purpose is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do, and one of the most essential to the quality of your ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - ***No Negativity Allowed - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoIt seems like every conversation I have had with someone lately, they have brought up the terrible state of the economy. I've started many conversations this week with the sentence, "No negativity allowed." I refuse to accept the "ain't it awful mentality" of the masses. I know I make my own ...
Views: 822 - ***Life Is Full of Possibilities - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Judi MoreoIt is up to us to open our minds to what “can be” and then make the choice to pursue it passionately. Many people are doing what they do because they think they have to do it. All too often, choices are made based on what we believe is the “right” thing to do rather than on what will make us ...
Views: 1029(3 votes) - ***Life Block - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Judi MoreoYou hear about it all the time. Writer’s Block – that awful moment you find yourself staring at the blank page and realize you have no idea how to begin and a deadline fast approaching. Oh, you have ideas, wonderful flights of fancy that have you finishing your report ahead of time, writing a ...
Views: 673 - ***Staying Positive in Challenging Times - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Judi MoreoThere are always going to be challenging times in life. The real challenge is to overcome them. For some of us, an obstacle may be "the end of the line." For others with strong beliefs and great expectations, an obstacle is simply regarded as a setback. Let it be that way for you. ...
Views: 677 - Discipline: The Key to Success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Judi MoreoDiscipline is a major key to success. It is the ability to do what needs to be done at the appropriat time in order to accomplish your desired goals. Taking the First Step My friend Wally, who is 72 years old, runs three miles every weekday morning and has done so for 35 years. He is in ...
Views: 9214(1 vote) - The Future Is Not What It Used to Be - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoCharles Kettering, former head of General Motors, once said, “My interest lies in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” That’s where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives as well. We are living in times of tremendous change. We must look forward and ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoHave you ever heard anyone say “There’s just not enough time to get everything done?” “The world is just going so fast.” “Technology is making life so hard.” “The faster I go the behinder I get.” The rate of change we are experiencing today does make it seem like the world is going faster. ...
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