Inspiration/Motivation - Christine John Books

The Importance of Writing Down Your Goals

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Christine John

Many people have goals that they want to achieve. Some common goals include getting out of debt, losing weight, eating healthy, being more confident, getting a job, or starting a business. Writing down all the things you want to accomplish helps you to envision what you want your life to be like in the future. Studies show that people who write down their goals are more likely to be successful in what they want to achieve. Here are four reasons why writing down your goals is so important and beneficial.…

How to Cope with Changes at Work

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Christine John

Since the pandemic hit, we have all been forced to do things differently at work. For months, some of us had to work from home, some never stopped working in the office, and others were on furlough. Now that the government has ended lockdown, some of us may have had to return to work. You may be experiencing new policies, social distancing rules, and a different way of interacting and communicating with your customers and colleagues. It can be difficult trying to get used to doing things differently. Here are…

Six Must-Read Books to Help You Improve Your Life

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Christine John

Over the years, I have read some very inspirational books that have helped me to develop myself, seek new opportunities, and change my life for the better. Here are the top six books that I have read, and one which I wrote, that I believe can help you to have a more positive attitude, increase your confidence, work towards achieving your goals, and help you to improve your life. 1. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The author of this book offers practical advice and effective…

Five Inspirational Quotes from the Bible

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 Christine John

We have all experienced difficult situations in our lives. The Coronavirus pandemic is no exception. We may have had to deal with losing a job, getting sick, falling into debt, or experiencing the death of a loved one. No matter what we’re going through, there are verses in the Bible that can encourage us, inspire us, and lift our spirits. The Word of God has a great way of showing us that we can depend on God at all times and he will give us the courage and strength to…

How to Break the Habit of Negative Thinking

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Christine John

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have been bombarded by negative images, news, and videos. We are constantly being reminded of how people all over the world are suffering from lack of healthcare, lack of food, poverty, deterioration of health, lack of safety and security, inequality, injustice, and death. These images and videos that we’re constantly being exposed to every day can negatively impact the way we view the world and the way we think. Negative events cause us to look at the world in a negative way.…

How to Create an Inspiring Work Environment in the Midst of a Pandemic

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Christine John

It was about a year ago that the world was struck by the Coronavirus pandemic. This deadly virus has changed the way we interact with people, restricted our travel, and changed our daily habits. One of the significant changes that has happened to most people is that we have to work from home. For some, working from home is seen as a blessing. They save money not having to commute to work, they are protecting themselves from getting Covid-19 because they do not have to work in the same office…

Five Tips for Setting Achievable Goals in 2021

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Christine John

I’m sure that most of us are happy that 2020 is over. That was the toughest year that anyone has ever faced. Last year we faced a deadly pandemic, lockdowns, travel restrictions, job loss, business closures, and death of loved ones. Now that 2020 is over, many people are looking forward to fulfilling their hopes and dreams in 2021. We are now about three weeks into the New Year, and although we have started this year in lockdown with the second variant of Covid-19 spreading infection throughout the whole region…

2021: Things Can Only Get Better From Here

December 30, 2020December 31, 2020 Christine John

I’m sure that we’re all ready to say goodbye to 2020. This was the year of world-changing events. From natural disasters and racial injustice to the Coronavirus pandemic and controversial US elections, this was the year of the most extraordinary events the world has ever seen. The most significant events that had an impact on the world, in my opinion, were the forest fires, Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, development of the Covid-19 vaccine, Brexit, and the US presidential election. Australia faced one of its most devastating wildfires which…

Seven Effective Ways to Improve Yourself

November 29, 2020November 30, 2020 Christine John

This year has been a very challenging year for many people. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our lives. People have lost their jobs, businesses have closed down, the economy has suffered a major blow, and many families are grieving for the loss of their loved ones. Also, because the government advised us to work from home and keep 2 metres distance from other people, many people have felt isolated and lonely. The Covid-19 outbreak has also had a deep impact on our health and well-being. But…

Don’t Know What to Write? How to Overcome Writer’s Block

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Christine John

I have been blogging since March 2020 and I have never had a problem coming up with something interesting to write about. However, today I sat in front of my laptop trying to think of what my next blog post was going to be about. I had no idea what to write and nothing seemed to inspire me. Suddenly, an interesting thought came to my mind. If I’m having trouble thinking of what I could write, maybe other writers are having the same problem. Thus, I came up with this…