How-To Guides about Motivation

The words we know and use shape the context in which we think, and changing those words in your internal processes can lead to dramatically different and better results. Watch this video to learn how words of affirmation and encouragement, spoken to yourself and to others, can change your outlook and improve every facet of your life.

If you've ever worked at a 9 to 5 job then you know that, as the week goes on, coworkers will start to complain. Some complain they've been sitting for too long, others complaint that they've had a bad day. Whlie there are things that happen to you that you cannot change, the way you deal with these situations determines how they affect you.

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There are always certain situations that unnerve people. One of the biggest unnerving situations you may encounter is a job interview. The nervousness breaks out and you look like a total fool, but it's just the nerves. It happens. And why can't you control it? It's hard for some to keep their cool, but Chantilliscious offers up some advice on what she does to prepare for an anxiety-causing situation.

There he is, your boss wants ANOTHER TPS report, ugh, why do you even want to work this job anyways? And where's your red stapler!? Don't fret, turn your boring work day into a great one with these tips on how to brighten your mood and turn your boring work into something a little more exciting!

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Follow your dreams. That's the best advice anyone can give you, and Chief Ninja Padraig Hyland tells you just that with this motivational video.

Living with quadriplegia requires a lot of adjustments. Physical therapy and occupational therapy are a necessity, after your physical condition has been stabilized. Physical therapy is necessary to regain and maintain as much coordination and strength and flexibility possible. The occupational therapy will teach you how to perform as many of your daily activities of living independently as possible. It is important to have emotional support. Attitude is important. You have to stay...

Boosting your self esteem can be difficult, especially if you are not a naturally confident person. In this tutorial, get some helpful advice from Quinson Thomas on how to improve your quality of life by upping your self esteem. Self confidence often makes all the difference when we meet new people and try new things. Did you know that just by appearing confident, you can control a whole room? You will look 1000 times more beautiful and successful, even if you don't feel that way inside, if...

Keith Ferrazzi teaches you how to be outgoing. Although it is difficult to talk to people you don`t know, you might miss out on opportunities if you don`t. Only by reaching out to people, you will meet them and they may get to know you enough to perhaps be of help to you in your carreer. You have to learn how to speak up. One way is to pick a role model in your social circle who is outgoing and watch how they behave and listen to what they say. Joining a Toastmasters group is also recommended...

When it comes to confidence you must first understand where you are confident and where you are not confident. The video talks about people asking how to get confidence. If you are asking that question then you must be aware of an area of your life you are not confident. Also there must be areas of your life that you are confident even if it is by yourself making a cup of tea. If you are just being you and not measuring yourself against something or someone else then chances are that you...

Marie was asked by a viewer how to go about being more orally engaging with other people, as most attention he gets is attributed to the fact that he is very quiet, which doesn't sit well with him. Just like anyone else, he would like to get attention for the things he says, not for being quiet! He is under the impression that "cramming," or being knowledgeable on current events and other trivia will give him more to talk about and thus help him to be more talkative. Marie suggests, though,...

Keith Ferrazzi offers suggestions on how to be more outgoing. It can be painful but it’s not as hard as it seems. Talking to people you don’t know can be frightening, but what is even worse is that you miss out on opportunities to meet people. There are ways to learn to speak up.

Sick of living life on the sidelines? Ready to make more friends? This tutorial will give you a few key tips to help you achieve popularity.Being popular begins by being happy with who you are. Follow these steps, and people will be begging to be a part of your "in" crowd.You Will Need • Smile • Listening skills • Empathy • Positive attitude • Enthusiasm (optional)

Tim Brownson talks about how to tap into self-confidence during this video. This technique is called anchoring. An anchor is an idea or event that links to another event that is usually not related in some way but provides some kind of reminder of an emotion. This can also be called a conditional response. Tim gives a lot of real examples of anchors and conditional responses. First start by calming down as much as possible. Then think of some activity that you are confident you can do,...

Craig is sharing about how to gain self confidence. Maybe you are feeling not very confident or you don't have a lot of self confidence. Maybe you would like to do some bigger or bolder things in your business or personal life. You can only get confidence from surviving the attempt. The only true way to get the confidence is by surviving the attempt. You cannot get it from a book or tape You have to make the attempt. You have to go out and do things, try things that you are not...

"The Social Man" answers a question about how to make quality friends with guys. He answers from his person experience and says that many times guys feel like they can't show weakness, and they try to act too cool, which comes across as trying to prove something. A guy who does that comes across as approval-seeking. He suggests not being competitive with other guys, and think about giving to other people instead. Guys shouldn't work so hard to get women that they don't let other men into...

You can stop being lazy by using these tips to motivate yourself to find an interest in life.You Will Need* A journal* An alarm clock* Organizational skills* Goals* Exercise* Friends* Hypnotherapy (optional)* New diet (optional)

Have you ever had someone make you feel better with a simple act of kindness? Now it's time to bank some good karma and make someone else's day.You Will Need* Compassion* Good intentions* A sweet idea* Action* A selfless heart

Everybody knows it really shouldn't matter, but sometimes entering a school cafeteria without a lunch mate can seem like walking the plank. Here's how to survive the stroll.You Will Need* Courage* Confidence* A thick skin

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There's no exact science to achieving high-school popularity. But you definitely don't have to throw half your class under the bus to get there.

There are many ways to be political.

The election is over. Obama won with 53% of the popular vote, and by inauguration day the press reported a 75% approval rating. Regardless of politics, there are reasons to appreciate America's first African American president. Children of all races have a reason to believe that they can be anything they set their minds to.

In the immortal words of Benjamin Franklin, "time is money." Spend it wisely. This self-help video offers a lot of pointers on being more punctual (like meaking friends with your watch and your date book). Stop frustrating your boss, friends, and self with your lateness. Check out this how-to video and train yourself to be on time, all the time.

You've decided to protest an unjust political system or organization. Make the most impact with these tips. Protest with courage, communicate with exiles and know your rights. If you disagree with a political system, concentrate your beliefs and opinion. Study famous dissidents like Ghandi and Martin Luther King.

Got a case of the Mondays? Why not blow off the cubicle life and try dropping out of society? Try living in nature, giving up worldly possessions, squatting, and rambling. Watch this video motivation tutorial and learn how to drop off the grid.

There is only one chance to make a first impression. Learn the many facets of non-verbal communication and how it affects everyday life from a communications and public speaking expert in this free relationship building video series.

Eulogies are speeches or written acclaims of a person given mostly at funerals, but can celebrations of life. Get tips on preparing and giving a eulogy from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video series.

Learn about military cadence calls in this free military video series, as well as keeping rhythm, marching steps, and cadence songs.

This 1951 social guidance film shows how necessary self-reliance is to all successful endeavors and happiness. So watch this how to video and teach your child the road to independence.

This 1949 film demonstrates how self-confidence and right attitudes are necessary to good health.

Living well doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. And living cheap doesn't have to look like you're living cheap.

This presentation entitled: Pollinate Chain Reaction was produced by Mike Goedecke and Kane Roberts at Belief Design. There are many tips contained within on how to maximize your creative potential. Great to help inspire anyone in a creative field.

How you can use Tapping (EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique) to learn to like yourself. High Self Esteem and liking yourself is your default state of mind, it's just one day you learned to feel negatively towards yourself. Tapping can release these feelings so you feel better.

Director, and self proclaimed loner, M dot Strange, explains the benefits of being alone and how you can increase your productivity in isolation.