Dr. Margaret Paul » fear of failure

“Why Am I Procrastinating?”

Margaret — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:29:11 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul February 15, 2021

Discover what might be causing you to be stuck in your life – to procrastinate even around work that you love and want to do.

Fran asked me the following question:

“I am a Ph.D. student and I have chosen my profession because I like . . . → Read More: “Why Am I Procrastinating?”

The Powerful Choices That Create Inner Peace

Margaret — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:41:36 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul January 25, 2021

Are you ready to move beyond stress and into inner peace? Here is the formula, even during chaotic times.

I have found that there are five choices we can make to release stress and create inner peace. None of these choices are hard in themselves, . . . → Read More: The Powerful Choices That Create Inner Peace

Resistance to Healing

Margaret — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:25:41 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul January 18, 2021

Are you resistant to actually doing Inner Bonding? Do you believe you can heal by thinking it rather than doing it?

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” – Chinese Proverb

Do you believe that if you intellectually . . . → Read More: Resistance to Healing

Succeeding Through Failure

Margaret — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:48:49 +0000

Are you stuck in your life, fearing that you will fail if you go for what you really want? You CAN get unstuck!

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and . . . → Read More: Succeeding Through Failure

9 Secrets For A Joyful Life

Margaret — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:52:59 +0000

Joy is our birthright – a gift of Spirit. Discover the choices you can make to lead a joyful life.

1. Self-Compassion Rather Than Self-Judgment

In the 44 years I’ve been counseling clients, I’ve never had a client who was not judging themselves—and not realizing the profound negative effects of self-judgment. Most are . . . → Read More: 9 Secrets For A Joyful Life

Do You See The Obstacle Or The Goal?

Margaret — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:34:03 +0000

Where does your mind generally go – to the obstacles or to the goal? You CAN change your mindset if it is stopping you from having what you want.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. ~Henry Ford

What happens for you when you get a . . . → Read More: Do You See The Obstacle Or The Goal?

“I Can’t Do It”

Margaret — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:04:36 +0000

“He can who thinks he can, and he can’t who thinks he can’t. This is an indisputable law.” – Henry Ford

Have you ever noticed how often you say, “I can’t”?

“I can’t lose weight.” “I can’t find my soul mate.” “I can’t find a job I love.” “I can’t take care of myself.” . . . → Read More: “I Can’t Do It”

Do You Avoid Failure Like the Plague?

Margaret — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:29:58 +0000

What are you sacrificing by focusing on avoiding mistakes and failure, rather than on learning and growth? Fun? Joy? Love? Success? . . . → Read More: Do You Avoid Failure Like the Plague?