Self Motivation : Simple Steps to Develop Self Worth and Heal Emotional Wounds

by Lindenfield, Gael

• ISBN13: 9780722540213
• ISBN10: 0722540213
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Introduction	ix
Section 1: The 36 Secrets of Successful Self-motivation:	1	(180)
Visionary Thinking - without Idle Dreaming	3	(5)
Unashamed Neediness - without Selfish Greediness	8	(5)
Eternal Optimism - without Denying Common Sense	13	(5)
Guru-worshipping - without Blind Following	18	(5)
Sound Self-esteem - without Ignorant Arrogance	23	(5)
Thirst for Challenge - without Scorning Easy Options	28	(4)
Addiction to Achievement - without Imprudent Impatience	32	(3)
Steadfast Principles - without Narrow Prejudice	35	(5)
Consistent Courage - without Thoughtless Gambling	40	(4)
Endless Energy - without Debilitating Burnout	44	(4)
Prepared Proactivity - without Disregard for Opportunity	48	(5)
Solid Responsibility - without Rigid Perfectionism	53	(7)
Calm Concentration - without Repressed Creativity	60	(6)
Systematic Organization - without Obtuse Obsessionality	66	(6)
Meticulous Planning - without Stubborn Inflexibility	72	(6)
Sharp Decisiveness - without Blindness to Consequence	78	(6)
Slick Self-presentation - without Enslavement to Fashion	84	(4)
Positive Problem-solving - without Immunity to Despair	88	(8)
Reliable Intuition - without Acting on Every Hunch	96	(5)
Searching Self-reflection - without Frustrating Self-absorption	101	(5)
Pride in Individuality - without Disregard for Human Commonality	106	(4)
Deep Emotionality - without Enslavement to Feelings	110	(7)
Stringent Self-criticism - without Suffocating Self-abuse	117	(4)
Intolerance of Excuses - without Deafness to their Message	121	(4)
Sincere Self-forgiveness - without Self-inflicted Punishment	125	(4)
Personal Power - without Disempowering Others	129	(6)
Assertive Directness - without Thoughtless Insensitivity	135	(5)
Skilled Self-protection - without Harmful Aggression	140	(4)
Perpetually Learning - without Devaluing Own Wisdom	144	(3)
Seriously Focused - without Humourless Solemnity	147	(4)
Sensibly Self-nurturing - without Spurning Support	151	(3)
Seeker of Solitude - without Reclusive Aloofness	154	(5)
Revelling in Success - without Fear of Failure	159	(6)
Scrupulously Self-healing - without Dismissing Comfort	165	(5)
Amply Self-rewarding - without Rejecting Recognition	170	(6)
Inwardly Driven - without Scorning Incentives	176	(5)
Section 2: Quick-fix Strategies	181	(12)
Section 3: How to Encourage Self-motivation in Others	193	(24)
Introduction	195	(2)
Self-motivational Leadership: A Dozen Guidelines	197	(10)
Self-motivational Parenting	207	(10)
Section 4: Further Help	217	(6)
Section 5: Notebook	223	(21)
Index	244