http://www.artipot.com/authors/10672/sandra-thebaud/ Latest articles by Sandra Thebaud from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/232400/why-goals-fail-the-roadblocks-to-goal-achievement.htm There are two reasons why we fall short of our goals. Once you understand these two reasons, the path toward goal achievement will become more apparent. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:01:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232400/why-goals-fail-the-roadblocks-to-goal-achievement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219699/if-you-dont-like-your-life-change-it-part-ii.htm Some people don't know how to change their lives for the better and some don't know what they want to do with their lives. If you're one of those people who know what you want to do and know what you need to do, then what's stopping you? Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:55:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219699/if-you-dont-like-your-life-change-it-part-ii.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179799/tips-for-controlling-stress-for-peak-performance.htm For peak performance, you want enough stress to keep from being bored but not so much that you feel overwhelmed. Here are some tips to keep an optimum level of stress for peak performance. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:42:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179799/tips-for-controlling-stress-for-peak-performance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179233/stress-your-mind-and-peak-performance.htm Stress is necessary for motivating us to perform at our best. But too much stress, or chronic unrelenting stress, can make us feel helpless and unable to concentrate. How can you learn to stay focused under stress? Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:52:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179233/stress-your-mind-and-peak-performance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179181/what-is-emotional-intelligence.htm What is emotional intelligence and how can it be effective in the workplace? The intensive self-reflection involved opens communication with others. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:38:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179181/what-is-emotional-intelligence.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179177/successful-military-transition-management.htm The skills that make a person successful in the military are not necessarily the same ones that make a person successful in the corporate environment. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:32:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179177/successful-military-transition-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165286/what-do-your-symptoms-mean.htm If you are an energetic person who likes to succeed, who likes to get things done yesterday, you might find it extremely helpful to slow down your pace when learning stress management techniques. Here's why: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:18:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165286/what-do-your-symptoms-mean.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165054/how-to-set-goals-so-attaining-them-is-easier.htm Most people think about goals only in terms of the end result and don't really formulate a clear plan to achieve them. That's the No. 1 reason most goals are never achieved. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:14:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165054/how-to-set-goals-so-attaining-them-is-easier.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/164839/if-you-dont-like-your-life-change-it-part-i.htm Nearly everyone could improve his or her life in one way or another. Sadly, however, few people ever do anything about it, either out of tolerance, fear, or lack of knowledge about how to change their lives for the better. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:03:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/164839/if-you-dont-like-your-life-change-it-part-i.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/164407/overcoming-internal-barriers-to-your-goals.htm If you're like I am, you don't see yourself as having any fear of success. In fact, it's likely that you actively strive for success. So despite this confidence, why do you find yourself plagued with self-doubt sometimes? Or, occasionally, you just don't feel motivated to work on your goal. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:49:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/164407/overcoming-internal-barriers-to-your-goals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/164400/how-to-use-stress-to-achieve-peak-performance.htm Did you know that stress is important to peak performance? It's true. Not enough stress and you're bored and unmotivated. Too much stress and you can't function. The trick lies in finding just the right balance to stay active and productive without feeling overloaded. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:23:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/164400/how-to-use-stress-to-achieve-peak-performance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/154000/how-to-manage-time-well.htm If we all have 24 hours in a day, why is it that some of us feel like we have no time at all, while others seem able to balance work and leisure? Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:34:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/154000/how-to-manage-time-well.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/152414/make-change-work-for-you.htm Being in transition can be quite unsettling. Fortunately, there are ways to make change work for you. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:33:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/152414/make-change-work-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/152400/all-transitions-begin-with-an-ending.htm How we handle endings colors how we enter into the new beginning. Learn how to make your new beginnings smoother and more enjoyable. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:13:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/152400/all-transitions-begin-with-an-ending.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151312/are-you-neglecting-to-manage-your-stress.htm All of us are under stress to some degree. If you do not engage in purposeful stress management activities, ask yourself the following questions: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:30:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151312/are-you-neglecting-to-manage-your-stress.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151285/what-to-do-when-youve-lost-your-motivation.htm Sometimes goals take so long to achieve that we start to lose the initial enthusiasm that sparked us to take our first baby steps toward that goal. So how do you get back your motivation? Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:57:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151285/what-to-do-when-youve-lost-your-motivation.htm