How to Overcome the Fear of Failure

Does the fear of failure stop you from venturing forth?

The fear of failure often strikes with terror. A shiver goes down your spine. You break out in profuse sweat. Your imagination goes on the overdrive. Whether the trial you are undergoing is a big or small one, you feel faint from the thought of being seen as a failure in life.

The fear of failure may not all that negative. For instance, it can spur you to overcome your barriers and conquer new heights. I believe it was how I have studied and passed my examinations relatively well while in school. However, in the recent years, I realised that being motivated by fear may not exactly be the best way to go about living. I have also found that my children do not respond too well when fear is being used to get them to study or to instil some of discipline. With awareness, I intend to be mindful about not using fear on them.

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How to Meditate Easily

“The affairs of the world will go on forever. Do not delay the practice of meditation.” Milarepa

I hear it all the time from friends and clients who complain that they are not able to meditate. Stressed out, they were hoping to attain some level of peace and calm through meditation. Unfortunately, they had found relaxing and keeping focus an almost impossible task.

Their complaints reminded me of the time when I first started meditation 12-13 years ago. With a mind that is in constant chatter, I could barely keep still. I gave up within five minutes of my first try. Luckily, over the years, I have been able to achieve better meditation experiences.
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How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection

Is the fear of rejection stopping you from being free to pursue what you want?

Well, it is one fear that strikes many of us. The perception of having been rejected can cut like a stab in the heart. In an instant, you can feel as if you are drained of all blood. Dizziness ensues and you hang on to dear life, gasping for air.

“There is going to be a hundred thousand doors slammed in your face before one opens, so feel ok about taking rejection.” – Heather Matarazzo

I don’t know of anyone who has the privilege of going through life without ever experiencing the fear of rejection at least once. I have certainly been rejected many times. In a few of the situations, back when I was in my early 20s, I had thought that I would not be able to survive past the rejection. With despair, I would drown my sorrow via drinking and clubbing several times a week. Fortunately, these days, I have found better ways to deal with the fear of rejection.
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7 Factors To Consider For Turning Passion Into Profits

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.” – Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Have you been hoping to make money from your passion?

It is a dream that many of us have.

We dream of having loving what we do and at the same time, getting paid for it.

Well, I am happy to have this dream come true for having already started to build a business that grows from my passion; that is writing books, conducting workshops, energy clearing for clients and personal life coaching consultations. I am blessed that what I do uplifts me in terms of energy, inspiration, creativity and love. What is wonderful is that my business is set to grow year-after-year.
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Meditating with Affirmations

“If we know the divine art of concentration, if we know the divine art of meditation, if we know the divine art of contemplation, easily and consciously we can unite the inner world and the outer world.” Sri Chinmoy

Today’s post “Meditating with affirmations” is contributed by Mind Valley, publishers of best-selling programs such as The Silva Methodand Omharmonics. I have personally used the mentioned programs and recommend them myself. In fact, the Silva Method or known as the Silva Life program was the first few complete program I have used at the start of my personal development journey some years ago. Hence, I am very pleased to be contacted by friends over at Mind Valley, for the presentation of the article below.

Meditating with Affirmations

If you regularly struggle with low self esteem, or if you feel you need a boost in confidence to overcome a problem or be able to think clearly and independently, then meditation may well provide the answers you are looking for. Life nowadays is often a highly stressful experience – many of us often suffer due to stresses and worries overcrowding our minds, and this can lead to unpleasant circumstances, poor decision making, anxiety and depression.
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Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You

“Don’t die with your music still inside you. Listen to your intuitive inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul.” – Wayne Dyer

“Alas for those that never sing, but die with all their music in them.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

Life is precious.

You probably already know this.

So how have you chosen to live life based on this awareness?

If life is precious, then surely it is important to live it well.

But, what does living well mean to you?
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The Attitude of Gratitude

Today’s article is a guest post by Kimberly [Kimbundance] Jacinto.

Being happily grateful in the present moment is a magnificent vibration to carry out throughout our daily lives. Our grateful thoughts are incredibly powerful and bring us much of the abundance that we are trying to manifest into our lives. Our thoughts create our future, if we are happy and thankful for all of the small and big blessings in our lives, the universe responds to that and provides us what we want and need.
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How to Enhance Your Creativity When Making a Vision Board

An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail. – Edwin Land

(Photo taken during Vision Board Workshop March 2012)

It is possible to feel a little nervous when making your first vision board. You have no idea how to begin but you want it to be perfect. Having already seen other people’s vision boards, you would like yours to be just as attractive.
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15 Ways to Live Life Fully

“There are two ways to live: You can live as if everything is a miracle, or you can live as if nothing is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein

Do you realize the full potential of life, and of all of its miracles, great and small?

Or do you simply take for granted the wonder that is everywhere, all around you?

The above quote, spoken first by Albert Einstein, speaks to the essence of what it means to live life fully. To miss out on all the wonder will be a pity. It happens when you become caught in the emotional content of your daily dramas, frustrations and pain. You are not able to step aside and appreciate what you already have or what the world has to offer to you.
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Why Think About Death For a Life That Matters

“In the end, these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?” – Buddha

Do you avoid thinking about death? It can seem morbid at first but according to some scientific studies, thinking about death in a specific and personal way can make a person value and appreciate life more fully. Not forgetting too is Steven Covey’s advice about beginning with the end in mind. So if we are to take the advice and project to the furthest, we will be thinking about death.
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