Inspiration/Motivation - Christine John Books

7 Steps to Conquer Your Fears and Reach Your Goals

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 Christine John

Fear is a powerful emotion that can hold us back from achieving our goals and living our dreams. It can cause us to hesitate, freeze, and make excuses for why we can’t move forward. Whether we’re afraid of failure, not being good enough, or not having enough time or money, fear can keep us stuck in our comfort zone and prevent us from taking control of our lives. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By acknowledging our fears and taking proactive steps to overcome them, we can break…

Embrace the Power of Positivity: Change Your Attitude for a Happier Life

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Christine John

Having a positive attitude can make all the difference in your life. It can help you become more optimistic, happy, and successful in all aspects of your life. On the other hand, a gloomy and pessimistic attitude can hold you back and prevent you from reaching your full potential. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of changing your attitude to be more positive and how it can transform your life for the better. The Power of Positivity Having a positive attitude can make you feel happier, more…

Ignite Your Inner Fire: 5 Tips to Motivate Yourself

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 Christine John

Feeling unmotivated can be a common struggle, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. The cost of living crisis, financial hardship, and struggles with mental health and work have made our lives more difficult. Sometimes we feel so overwhelmed that we find it hard to cope. But with the right mindset and a few simple strategies, you can reignite your motivation and get back on track toward your goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore five tips to help you stay inspired and motivated on your personal development journey.…

Six Lessons I Learned from 2023 That I Will Take With Me Into 2024

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Christine John

We are almost near the end of 2023 and usually at this time I tend to reflect on the events that happened throughout the year. I think about my achievements and mistakes, what I should have kept the same, and what I should have done differently. There are six key takeaways I learned this year that I want to share with you, and I hope that you will keep them in mind as we approach the New Year. Lesson 1: Don’t be a slave to debt. I went back to…

How Would You Define Success?

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 Christine John

I read an article on the Metro.co.uk website that a “massive rocket exploded just four minutes after take-off,” which the CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, called “a success.” To most people, a rocket that exploded before it could enter space would most likely call it a failure. But Elon Musk considered the event a success because the rocket did not blow up the launch pad and it was successful in taking off. In fact, the explosion was intentional, not accidental. To Elon Musk, success came from what he learned from…

Twenty-Five Positive Quotes to Keep You Motivated

January 21, 2023January 22, 2023 Christine John

At the start of the New Year, I’m guessing you made big plans and had high hopes that you were going to achieve the goals you set out for yourself. However, we are three weeks into the New Year, and although you had good intentions, you are probably running out of energy and have lost the motivation to pursue your goals. Everyone feels this way, so you are not alone. At the beginning of the month, you made your New Year’s resolutions and were determined to take action. You may…

How to Make 2023 Better than 2022

December 30, 2022January 22, 2023 Christine John

We have gotten through another challenging year. We were impacted by the war in Ukraine, high energy prices, the cost of living crisis, food shortages, Covid, and other diseases plaguing our society. Yes, it has truly been a challenging year, but you have the opportunity to make some small changes to reach your goals so that 2023 will be a much better year. It is always wise to take this time towards the end of the year to reflect on what you did and did not do in 2022, and…

Four Things I Struggle with as an Author

November 27, 2022January 22, 2023 Christine John

I started taking writing seriously when I was about 9 or 10 years old. I was writing short stories and poetry. In my early 20s, I was writing skits for a Christian radio station. I dreamed of becoming a famous author one day. Writing came easily to me when I was younger. Now that I am in my 40s I face a few writing struggles as an author. So I asked myself, “What can I do about these writing challenges?” Here are some suggestions. Blogging When I first started blogging…

Twenty-Five Inspirational Quotes for Discouraged Writers

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 Christine John

Today, in this blog post, I’m sharing with you 25 inspirational quotes for discouraged writers. If you have experienced writer’s block or are having trouble starting or completing your manuscript, these quotations are exactly what you need to help you get back on track with your writing. I hope that these quotes will motivate you to be more creative and to achieve your writing goals. 11. “You must learn to hush the demons that whisper, “No one wants to read this. This has already been said. Your voice doesn’t matter.”…

What Happens When You Don’t Set Goals?

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 Christine John

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of magazine articles, blog posts, videos, and books that tell you why you should set goals, how to set goals, and how to achieve those goals. But what happens when you don’t set goals? How will this affect your future? This blog post will explore the consequences of not setting goals for your life. When you don’t set goals, you have no direction. It can be difficult to set goals if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. There are times…