Official ‘Sign In’ Post…
With my latest zenhabits guest post I have once again been privileged to receive an influx of new readers. After many emails and wonderful conversations, it’s become apparent that this blog needs a place where readers can introduce themselves with their own, “Hello everybody!”
So what I’m doing with this post is creating a ‘guest book’ for “Motivate Thyself”. Feel free to share any information you think might be useful for us to get to know you better. If you have a blog, be sure to mention/describe it. This includes anyone and everyone who reads this blog on a regular basis or who is new and plans on sticking around.
Even if you never plan on commenting, but just want to read, please ’sign in’ as it’s very helpful to know my audience. And even if I already know you, be sure to add your info anyway. I plan on using this as a ‘reference to my readers’, so I hope to have as many of my readers as possible.
I appreciate you taking the time to do this. It will be very helpful for me as well as others in the community.
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Hey there! My name is Stephen Cox and I write most days over at Balanced Existence (www.balancedexistence.com). I’ve read a number of your posts on ZenHabits and it is actually how I found my way here. I think I also may have started following you on twitter…?
Anyway for anyone who is interested my blog Balanced Existence generally covers a range of topics – health, fitness, exercise, meditation, Buddhism, nutrition, success, achievement, worry and stress, and so forth. I’ve had a very broad range of interests for a long time and now I’m enjoying sharing that all in the one place.
All the best,
Stephen
Stephen´s last blog post..Boost Your Metabolism with Interval Training
Hello. I’m Scott Carver from The Ever-Changing Thought. I AM a recovering alcoholic. I almost feel as though my life is just starting out. I do not remember a time past when I was as happy with life as I am now. Part of that happiness comes from my blogging. Part of it comes from just being around folks like yourselves. It’s nice to feel like I have a “place” now.
The Ever-Changing Thought is not just for alcoholics. I’m trying to split it up into teaching others how to deal with just life. From setting Goals, Motivation (which is how I bumped into you), Humor, I guess it’s just an everyday read, you just don’t know what your going to get from it, but there is something to be gotten, daily.
I’m very much enjoying sharing my life, as embarrassing as it may be sometimes. But man, it feels GREAT to get it off of my chest. My Mothers even learning a thing or two about me (good and very bad) that she didn’t know
I’ll quit rambling. Thanks Eric!
Scott´s last blog post..What’s Your Judas
What a fantastic idea, Eric. I do believe I should swipe it as my own. I’ll give you credit, though. My name is Sean and I run Writer Dad where we have terrific posts about everything Monday through Friday.
Smart, Eric. Good job.
Writer Dad´s last blog post..Let’s Get Our Kids Drunk! or Happy Halloween!
Ha! All prepared for this because of a submission I wrote yesterday. I love it when I can reuse effort! *grin* Here goes:
The Urban Panthers Lair is all about curling up with a coffee and sharing life experiences. It’s about finding out that no matter who we are, or where we live, we are all human. And while our experiences might not be identical, they are certainly similar.
The Urban Panther, a Canadian Government Number Cruncher and Writer, is often called the Erma Bombeck of the blogosphere. She openly shares her life experiences, and encourages her readers to do the same.
Pretty fancy-schmancy-schmoozy write up, eh?
Urban Panther´s last blog post..My Cat the ATV
Hi, nice idea Eric…
I’m Ross from Will It Change You?
I’m 31 years old, happily married with a great family, but have reached a point in my life where I’ve realized there’s a whole heap of things I can improve on!
My background is predominantly health care, I’ve spent many years dealing with individuals and families in times of immense hurt and loss.
My blog has a personal growth focus, with posts on motivation, parenting, physical health, productivity, and basically “change”.
Feel free to check it out sometime – as a side note, I’d like to say I rank zenhabits and motivatethyself as two of my favorite blogs to read, cheers guys!
-Ross
Ross´s last blog post..The fragility of life: a wake up call
Hi, Eric!
I’m Pace of PaceAndKyeli.com. We blog about communication, personal development, and ethical entrepreneurship. Motivation is a big topic that has come up for us often in our own transition to work-at-home entrepreneurs and professional bloggers. Without a boss, how do we motivate ourselves to accomplish our goals?
We’ve come up with our own answers to these questions, but we’re always interested in learning more, so I thought I’d drop by and see what you have to say.
Thanks for blogging! I enjoy reading what you write.
Pace´s last blog post..Hurry makes worry and haste makes… paste?
Hi I’m Neil from Be 4 Success. I’m 33, married and father to a wonderful 3 month old son. My background is in banking and I do occassional pulpit supply (guest preaching) around my area.
My blog grew from a desire to merge these two aspects of life together to provide simple steps towards being more successful. The blog also covers personal growth and health. While I certainly don’t claim to be an expert in all of these area’s the blog is more focused on the journey, rather than the destination.
Hi All,
My name is Matt and my blog, Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy (YFNCG), is about my experiences starting my own computer consulting business. My blog includes tips and resources to help others who are looking to start their own business. I also include information on what motivates and influences me in my own entrepreneurial journey.
I found Eric through Zen Habits after finding out he has been a successful computer consultant for some time now. He’s been a great resource of knowledge and insight into the business and his blogs are top-notch!
Great idea Eric, thanks for allowing us all to meet each other!
Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy´s last blog post..Flex Your Computer Troubleshooting Muscles With These Websites
Hello!
Thanks for setting this up, Eric. I am going to keep mine short and simple. My name is Jack Rugile and I blog about simple living. How’s that?
Looking forward to finding new blogs within the comments!
- Jack Rugile
Simple Sapien
Simple Sapien´s last blog post..Video Post: What Do You Wish For On Your Birthday?
Hi Everyone!
My name is Vincent and I am the owner and author of Hit Your Goals at http://www.healthmoneysuccess.com
Over my blog, I share articles that will benefit you by teaching personal development skills that everyone should pick up.
Last but not least, I love to read and write! That is why I pick up blogging.
Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger
Vincent´s last blog post..How Changing Your Beliefs Can Bring You Success Part 2
Hi Eric. Thanks for this opportunity. I have enjoyed your posts. My name is Jennifer (aka Danifer) and I really enjoy blogging. I am interested in many things, so my blog does not really have a classification. I write about my thoughts, opinions, entertainment news, my family and I make many attempts at humor. I have a series about my daily commute which I am sure everyone can find similarities to. I also enjoy reviewing movies, Wii games, etc. I want to connect to my readers by publishing posts that they can relate to. Please check out my “Thoughts From A Down-To-Earth Girl”. I hope to see you soon!
Jennifer (Danifer)´s last blog post..Movie Review – Running Scared
Hi,
I am MAYA from ThinkMaya.
I share life inspired thoughts by translating them into “Frameworks for Happiness and Balance in Life and Career”.
A big part of my blog is sharing/agreeing/disagreeing and learning. So come on over and participate!!
Thanks Eric!
Maya´s last blog post..Welcome – Please Come in!
Hi Eric and everybody!
I’m Hugo and my website Streamlined Mind:
http://www.streamlinedmind.com
I just discovered this blog recently (no I didn’t come via Zen Habits) and like to make use of this opportunity to introduce myself. Streamlined Mind is about productivity tips, software and lifehacks, mainly aimed at students, or anyone who’s in a learning situation.
So please take a look and drop me a line
As I’ll come back here too.
Hugo´s last blog post..How To Use The Internet to Communicate Effectively
I’m Vered.
I publish MomGrind.
I think I’m a mommy blogger but it’s hard to know for sure.
Hi, I’m Emma.
I seem to be a minority, as I don’t run a self-development blog, though not for lack of spending nearly every spare moment reading or thinking about topic. My non-personal blog endeavour, however, is of the popular archaeology/history kind. I’m a Classical Archaeologist and you write what you know, right?
Emma´s last blog post..A deviant’s guide to Pompeii – How to find an urban Roman whorehouse
Hi Eric,
This is a great idea and I already see some familiar faces.
Hi everyone. My name is Jeremy Day and I am the author of Insight Writer. My blog is about personal development, personal finance, and personal health. Wow, do I ever get personal.
I probably have one of the biggest blogrolls you will ever see.
And, I have an ongoing series of interviews and guest posts that is just beginning. I would love for all of you to participate in one or the other, or both even. They are open invitation.
I look forward to finding even more great bloggers out there!
Cheers,
Jeremy
p.s. like Writer Dad said, I might have to steal this idea, but I will certainly give you credit…
Jeremy Day´s last blog post..11 Little Steps to Better Finances
Hi Eric
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to connect… i write about day to day living, all the stuff that gets in my way & all of the stuff that brings great joy. I write about my stuff-ups and successes too. I also offer insights and ideas in making well-being easier, communicating in ways that create connection in any situation, and inner awareness practices such as Focusing and Mindfulness. Typical topics include self-empathy, conflict, happiness, health, relationships and balance.
leona´s last blog post..Stress Resilience: choice-full responding
This is a great offer, Eric. This is also a good way to meet fellow bloggers. I am one of your subscribers for quite some time, and has left some comments too.
Anyway, I am Angel. I am a Filipino, a happily married man with 2 wonderful kids, and a professional blogger.
My blog has unique blogging tips, and I mean unique. This is because I am writing inspiring tips rather than the technical ones. Sometimes, I also post tips about marriage, parenting and family in general.
Nice to meet all of you!
Thanks!
Angel Cuala´s last blog post..A Salute to all Filipino Bloggers
Hi!
I’m Roy, The Struggling Blogger from the Philippines.
I write just about anything, although I started by writing poems. I also have 8 other blogs (whose link are all in my The Struggling Blogger blog) which deals with different subjects. I try to keep them all updated as much as possible, although there are times that a blog or two is being left behind.
Thank you very much for this Eric!
Roy´s last blog post..Stop annoying phone calls!
Hi! I’m Stephanie and I don’t blog at all. I’m newly divorced, “just starting out” in life and designing my life to be the kind of life I want it to be for the first time in 23 years. I love reading blogs because they are written by “real” people and the blogs that catch and hold my attention deal with real life issues. I look for bloggers that share my values and ideals in regards to lifestyle, balance, purpose, spirituality and living a life that doesn’t conform to society’s limited views. I look for bloggers that write about issues that have depth, substance and meaning as opposed to surface issues. My almost daily reads include Jonathan Mead’s Illuminated Mind and Zen Habits…. I read your guest post and subscribed to your blog after having read some of your earlier posts. Good stuff…. Keep it coming!!!!
Hi Eric – this is my first time here, I found myself on your site via “The Jungle of Life”.
I publish a blog called WiredParentPad which centers itself around parenting teenagers in the information age. Some of the topics are techie, some are not.
As others have said, this was a great idea. Thanks for the opportunity for us to introduce ourselves. It’s funny, I seem to run across many familiar faces on the various blogs I peruse through (Vered, WriterDad, Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy).
Jamie | WiredParentPad´s last blog post..Energy Drinks and Teens – What Every Parent Ought to Know
Hello Eric,
Another great idea. How about a page rather than a post?
I’m Dee Langdon from BloggerNewbie.com and I just love blogging! Bloggers helping Bloggers – Motivation and Inspiration. Blogging is SO MUCH FUN!
Dee Langdon – BloggerNewbie´s last blog post..Sunrise or Sunset?
Hi, I saw your guest article on Zen Habits and commented there. We lost four babies before we had our little miracle. I’m new to blogging but started to keep family and friends up to date on our new baby. Instead, it’s become a place where I try to get my own thoughts organized. I found myself overworked and burnt out and looking for new ways to create time for my baby and myself.
Hi everyone,
My blog is about how I’m planning on retiring at 40 years old. It’s going to be quite rushed since I’m almost 33 but I reckon I can do it.
Since I started the blog, I have been 100% fulfilled with life and buzzing off every second. I am saving more, spending less, downsizing, biking, exercising more, eating better and just generally living life to it’s fullest…all brought on by the excitement and motivation that keeping a blog about it gives me.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself and keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Andy @ Retire at 40
Andy @ Retire at 40´s last blog post..Two Ways Biking Substantially Improves Your Life
HI everyone! It’s great to meet all of you! I came across this site through Jack from Simple Sapien, which is a great blog by the way.
My name is Julia from Share World Love.
This blog is about journeys, experiences, news from around the world, travel, art, design, adventures, life in general and pretty much anything that we would Love to share to the world!
From the small stuff of everyday to the natural beauty that this world has to offer.
Sometimes we are so busy with our everyday routine that we don’t notice how beautiful it is or can be.
Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself and can’t wait to read these wonderful blogs.
Julia´s last blog post..DewDrops By Lord V
Hi Eric and Everybody!
Many familiar names here… I, too, am here via Zen Habits. I’m Rick and have a new blog called Goal Geek, where the focus is on tips and tools (especially technology) for accomplishing your goals.
Great blog!
Rick´s last blog post..Your Fundamental Purpose
Hello!
I’m Axel and I run axelg.com, a site featuring personal development, meditation and spirituality.
Motivation is so important in life and I think Eric is doing a great job here at Motivate Thyself!
All the best from Thailand +_+
Hi Eric,
My name is Tom. My little site is turfdad.com. It’s just a personal blog that I share stories and time with friends.
I have two standard doxies and a lab. For most of my life I have always had a dachshund in the house. Never had a mini though.
Happy Holidays,
Tom
Turf Dad´s last blog post..Mixed Emotions
I love this! I am Jay Frawley and I write over at http://www.jayfrawley.com. or http://www.innernoodle.com. My goal is to help people live better lives- their best life actually through the use of their Inner Noodle (subconscious). Come take a look. Thanks again Eric!
Jay´s last blog post..Wake Up to Your Dreams
Hi Eric!
My name is Hans. I’m from Sydney, Australia. I thank you so much for giving this opportunity to introduce myself and my blog.
I’m still new in blogging and need to meet more people everyday in my life to earn advices and suggestions.
My blog is about “stay young look young”. My intention in initiating this blog is to share with people of how I learn to stay young and look young through my everyday life lessons. I realize how important for us to delay the aging process and this job is actually easy and simple just by noticing our daily routine whether it is wrong or right to be learned or to be taken corrective actions.
That’s all I can describe, so far, about my blog. Hope to get more responses and support from you and the others soon.
Keep good job Eric!
Hans Haneef´s last blog post..Listen To A Song And How Could You Tell Whether You Like It Or Not
Great idea Eric!
I’m Dave Ozment, I’m a new blogger and a fan of Eric’s work – even before his helpful comments and suggestions as I was getting underway.
I launched a site called Do You Dave Ramsey? (no spaces or ‘?’ in the url). So far I mostly tell my money stories and share my budget tools. I try for more of a reading experience than bulleted check list. We’ll see how it works. When your finished surfing Eric’s site and visiting his sponsors consider giving us a look.
Thanks!
Dave
Do You Dave Ramsey?’s last blog post..Dear Dave Ramsey,
Hi, I’m Tess Marshall from http://www.TheBoldLife.com. I double dare you to take action on the scariest thing on your to do list today!
Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..8 Ways to Magic Mondays
Hi everyone! Lot of names and faces I recognise. This is a great idea, Eric. Something I’ll be thinking about for my new blog! It’s taking a while to put together – I’m a recovering technophobe – but that’s one of the reasons I’m so fond of Eric – he makes everything feel do-able!
I’m a full time mum living in Scotland – two t(w)eenagers- and I’m also a certified homelife coach and writer.
I love details, and my favourite coaching thing is helping folk create homelives they love. After a coaching session, they carry me around on a cordless phone while I literally keep them company through de-cluttering and house re-designing sessions! Too much fun to feel like work! http://www.LovingtheDetails.com
I also write a monthly column called Coaching Moments in VOICE, the monthly newsletter of the International Association of Coaching. I write to support and inspire coaches, writers and homemakers and my pieces are about anything from robins and tin foil to blogging and Barack Obama. http://certifiedcoach.org/news/voice_february2009.html#CoachingMoments
Nice one, Eric! Thanks for giving us all this chance to meet and share! ~ janice
Hi, I’m Hope, from south-central Louisiana. I’ve been a lifelong student of self-improvement and just stumbled across your blog through a link on Zen Habits. I’m enjoying what I’ve read so far and can’t wait to read more!
Hope’s last blog post..Getting Away From It All
Hello Eric,
I just found your blog today and am very glad I did. I was reading your “About Me” page and I can really identify with the things you had to say. Like you, I didn’t live a healthy lifestyle in my teenage years and a little after but thankfully I changed my ways too! I am heavily into self-motivation and have studied it and like topics for several years now. I even started a blog of my own recently (thinkformoney.com). I like your idea for this page and I have enjoyed reading the other comments and have found other great blogs as a result! I have saved your blog as a favorite and look forward to visiting again! Thanks!
Keith’s last blog post..6 Steps To Attain Money
Hi Eric,
Can’t believe it took me so long to sign in here but it’s about time I did. I run the blog MyWifeQuitHerJob.com which is a blog about our small business and how my wife was able to quit her job in order to take care of our child full time. I really like how the topics we discuss on our blogs are somewhat intertwined. I’m already a loyal follower!
Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com’s last blog post..How To Prevent Your Small Business From Stagnating
Hi Eric,
My name is Jake Inman. I am part owner, contributing author and editor for a new blog called Revive Your Life. We’ve just launched within the last month.
Revive Your Life is a community-focused resource which is meant to provide positive, inspirational information to its visitors. We cover a variety of topics such as Inspiration and Wellness, Family and Relationships, Career and Personal Finance, and Green Living. Our mission can be viewed using the following link:
http://reviveyourlife.com/about-ryl/
We’re excited about this new website and look forward to improving the lives of those who choose to take the journey with us.
Thanks for allowing us to introduce ourselves.
Jake | Revive Your Life’s last blog post..Making Smart Organic Food Choices
Hi Eric,
I have truly enjoyed reading your thoughts and although we don’t spell our last name exactly the same I bet we are related in the not so distant past.
I have a blog at http://www.fitnesstrainingbyjon.com where I share my various fitness adventures and thoughts. As a personal trainer and a former gymnast at the University of Illinois, I primarily focus on core training using your own body weight for resistance with my clients. Feel free to stop by when you get a moment!
Jon
Hi,
I am Sunny Jamiel from Seeking Mind.Com
Personal development is the passion I share as a writer to motivate people to take inspired action and live a fulfilling and joy filled life.
Sunny Jamiel’s last blog post..18 Truths about Life You Must Know without Having a Heart Attack
Hi pals
My name is Akhil Agarwal, I am an entrepreneur and a student. I am crazy one, I like to dream a lot what I think dreaming is the one of the most important as a human being because it gives you an identity that who you are.
One thing I want to say it is inspired by the movie dead poet society (a must watch movie) you are the food for the worms each of us are dying, so why not do what you want to do. Let the inside of your should be come out……..
Hi, All. My blog is fairly young, but fast growing. It offers a web community for fiber artists and people who are interested in said fiber arts–this includes basketry, metalwork, weaving, felting, and quilting, amongst other things. I am eager to learn how other bloggers are fostering their readership, what has worked (and what hasn’t), and how to become a thought leader for your tribe. Best–
Marcia’s last blog post..Inspiration Nirvana
Eric,
I have recently found you after seeing your posts on Zen Habits. I have found a lot to not only be practical, but motivational as well.
I have recently started writing a blog at http://www.seanogle.com, and am still working to discover my niche. Although I haven’t focused in as much as I would like, I am really excited about the direction it is heading!
Thanks again for the great content, and keep up the good work!
sean
Sean’s last blog post..Defining goals for seanogle.com
As a small business owner offering marketing services to other small/medium sized businesses, I find that too often my biggest challenges are those I create for myself, even as I help tear down similar barriers for my clients … the old ‘cobbler’s children’ issue. I’ve found much good reading and similar souls here, thanks.
Jim Gardner’s last blog post..Using context in creative
Now that I have had a couple of exchanges with Eric I think I better be polite and introduce myself. I am a doctor practising Family Medicine with special interest in neuropsychology and holistic medicine. I am also a mother of 2 young boys.
I follow several blogs on the Net as they give me fascinating insights into the psychology of different people.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
I’m glad I followed Eric over here from Zen Habits. I have found some very interesting, honest and inspirational writing here. I will be sticking around, keep up the great work Eric.
About me: “I MAKE TREASURE MAPS! IS YOUR LIFE AN ADVENTURE?”
I can help you chart your course to the treasures you seek. I’ve set out on an adventure with a team of the best explorers, most daring discoverers and fearless pirates the world has ever seen. This team cuts through endless seas of information overload in the dark of night in pursuit of the treasures that some people think no longer exist…but they are wrong. We get stuck, we get lost…it’s a very confusing and overwhelming world; this team can show us the way.
Gavin’s last blog post..THE 10 STEPS TO FINDING THE TREASURES YOU SEEK IN LIFE (with Map)
Hi.
I am happy …I reached your blog…
Anyways.. Am Asad Ali from Pakistan.studying …and doing Job as well…
Regards
Asad Ali’s last blog post..A stranger at my home…!
Hi, my name is Sean, and I am a certified hypnotherapist/massage therapist/energy worker. I found this blog by way of Zen Habits.
My blog is not up and running yet. But when it is, the topics include personal growth, personal wellness, and life design. This means rewriting your patterns, expanding your comfort zone, and designing a life you love to life.
I am interested in blogs that are written by people who are “in the trenches” so to speak. People who are still in the process of the journey to create their ideal lives. Top of the Mountain People and their blogs are hard for me to relate to. By Top of the Mountain, I mean people who already have what I desire to create.
The saddest thing in the world for me to see is people who have dreams that don’t ever come true, and, by default, find themselves living passionless, adventureless, joyless lives. My mission is to help people reconnect to their intuition, their dreamvisions, and create lives that are full of joy, passion, creativity, magick, and adventure.
Peace & Healing All
Greetings everyone.
My name is Ray Michaels and I reside over at Easylivingsherpa.com
Out of the top ten blogs I recommended, this is on the list as one of them.
Eric’s story is much like my own, so I feel a certain kinship with him.
Visit me when you get the chance.
I cover mind, body, financials, and technology related articles.
Thanks again!
Hey guys!
My name’s John and of course I came here through Zen Habits. I hope to find some insightful posts here as I do there.
My site is HiLife2B.com/blog. It’s just personal improvement for a good life. A better life. A High Life.
It’s great that we can introduce ourselves here. Thanks for giving us the opportunity, Eric.
John’s last blog post..How to Relax on the Weekends and Still Get Things Done
John I’m digging your blog!
Hi All. My name is Chris Lopez, but I’m known on these interwebs as the “FitAndBusyDad”.
I’m a dad of 4 daughters (and a son arriving in November!) and blog over at http://www.FitAndBusyDadBLOG.com.
I write for busy people who don’t believe that they have time to live an active and healthy lifestyle. I talk about how I incorporate activity and fitness into my family life and how I believe being active in front of and with your kids will lead to them being active and healthy as well when they’re adults.
Chris Lopez’s last blog post..4 Steps to Summer Health: Add These 4 Habits Into Your Summer Routine and Watch The Fat Melt Off