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13/07/2015 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

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“A mind focused on doubt and fear
cannot focus on the journey to victory.”

– Mike Jones

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10/07/2015 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

Fight or Flight Can Hinder Goal Achievement

Fear is a normal and adaptive response to perceived threat that has evolved over millions of years.  This response is often referred to as “Fight or Flight” – ie when faced with a threat you will either confront the situation or run away.

Here’s a great short video which explains  Fight or Flight.

Fight or Flight response to fear is an important tool in our survival kit.  However if the fear, real or imagined is not addressed, it will hinder your ability to make progress on your goals.  Breaking through the walls of your fears is essential if you want to transform and achieve more success with your goals

What insight did you gain from watching this video?  Please share your comments below.

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08/07/2015 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

3 Ways Fear Stops You Achieving Your Goals

Fear - scooby doo running

Fear can be defined as:  an unpleasant emotion concerning the outcome of something or the safety of someone, caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.  It can be based on the perceived threat of physical, mental, spiritual or emotional harm.

As you pursue your goals, you will have to stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone, in order to make progress.  This includes exploring, implementing and letting go of old habitual patterns of thinking, feeling and acting.  As you move beyond your comfort zone, your old comfortable ways  will be challenged, making your uncomfortable and increasing the potential for the unpleasant feelings of fear to arise.  It’s essential to breakthrough your fears if you want to be successful.

There are a variety of ways in which fears prevent [Read more…]

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06/07/2015 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

Quote: Change Is Not Something That We Should Fear …

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“Change is not something that we should fear.
Rather, it is something that we should welcome.
For without change, nothing in this world would ever
grow or blossom, and no one in this world would ever
move forward to become the person they’re meant to be.”
– Author Unknown.

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03/07/2015 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

Why People Resist Change

Change is an inevitable part of life and achieving goals – yet people often resist it.  Why?

Watch this fun video to gain some insights into why people resist change.

Resistance to change is an unwillingness to let go of current ways of thinking and acting. [Read more…]

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