Inspiration/Motivation - Christine John Books

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…

How to Develop a Growth Mindset

November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 Christine John

Developing Your Mind - How to have a Growth Mindset

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown, loss of jobs, closure of businesses, and the substantial increase in debt can make anyone feel anxious, stressed, defeated, and discouraged. Life as we know it has completely changed. Nothing seems normal anymore. But through these difficult and unprecedented times, there is one thing that we need to get from a life of despair to a life of fulfillment…We need to have a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? Having a growth mindset means believing that you can develop and improve your…

Is It Wise to Have a Backup Plan?

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Christine John

Have you ever heard someone tell you that if things don’t go your way you should have something else to fall back on? If success doesn’t come right away then we should have a backup plan. It’s like we tell ourselves that if Plan A doesn’t work out then we can always rely on Plan B. There are arguments for and against having a backup plan. Some people think having a backup plan is important. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re making a Plan B in case Plan A fails.…

Black History Month: Let’s Celebrate

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Christine John

Black History Month (BHM) is the time of year when we celebrate the achievements of black people throughout history. This special month is held once every year and it was first established in the United States in 1970. BHM is usually celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, whereas it is observed by the United Kingdom, Ireland and The Netherlands in October. Outstanding Contributions of Black People We tend to be constantly reminded that black people were once slaves and that we were treated horribly by white slave…

5 Quotes To Inspire You to be Successful in Life

October 4, 2020October 25, 2020 Christine John

Everyone has their own meaning of success. But one thing we can all agree on is that success does not come easily. If you want to be successful, you have to put in the work. Here are 5 inspirational quotes that I hope will help you to achieve the success you seek in business and in life. “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well…” – Abraham Lincoln 2. “Self-trust is the first secret of success…” – Ralf Waldo Emerson 3. “Never…

Stop Being a People-Pleaser

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 Christine John

I’m sure many of us are guilty of trying to please people at some point in our lives. We try to please our parents, our children, our siblings, our managers, our spouses, our friends, our spouses, etc. The point is that there has been someone in our lives whom we always feel we have to say yes to. The people in our lives who we are trying to please aren’t all bad. Some of them are looking out for our best interest, but others may simply be trying to manipulate…

Don’t Let Covid-19 Kill Your Dream

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 Christine John

Achievement, goals, dreams, success, victory

Life has changed drastically for many people around the world due to the Covid-19 outbreak. We have all been thinking about and trying to survive the outbreak. We have been constantly watching the news and listening to government advice on how to get through this worldwide pandemic. We have seen and heard how this new virus has badly affected the economy, destroyed lives, and changed the way we interact with others. But have we thought about how Covid-19 could provide us with the opportunity to fulfill our dreams? Before we…

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Stop Living in a Bubble

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 Christine John

For years I stayed in my comfort zone. I was living in a bubble. I made sure that I was safe, comfortable, and in control of my life. I stayed in the same job for over four years, took the same route to work, and ate the same food for breakfast. To put it simply, my life was very predictable and boring. I was living my life in a bubble. I was stuck in a rut! I got tired of doing the same mundane tasks. I wanted more out of…