Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Attitude and Perspective Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Attitude and Perspective". If you have expertise in Attitude and Perspective and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Choose Your Thoughts Carefully - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaWe hear that our thoughts are powerful in metaphysical, new-age circles these days. They have the power to shape the course of your life, determine your destiny, and even have obvious physical effects on your body. The quality of your thoughts can either make or break your life. It is ...
Views: 1998 - ***Tapping Into Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Judi MoreoFundamentally, we are all creative. The question is, “How do we use our creative abilities to our best advantage?” The best way to tap into our creativity is through flexibility of thinking and practice, practice, practice. Tapping into creativity means letting go of any preconceived ideas and ...
Views: 1997 - You Don't Get to TIVO Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Gladys AndersonThe first book I read by Erma Bombeck was "If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits". I was hooked after that. And when her poem, If I Had My Life to Live Over came along, I was even more inspired by a woman who could write such a profound poem after being diagnosed with ...
Views: 1997(3 votes) - How to Write a Thank You Card - the Lost Practice of Handwritten Notes - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Nanette SaylorWhen was the last time you hand wrote a thank you note? Recently I had the pleasure of writing quite a few of them, and in the process I had the thought that, like letter writing, the practice of writing thank you notes may be a dying art. Seriously, do any of you still own a copy of “Miss ...
Views: 1995 - Choose Love Despite the Fear - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonThere are only two basic human emotions, love and fear. All other emotions are variations on these two archetypal themes. Of the two, which emotion have we seen at work in our economy over the past several months? Of course, the answer is fear. When I worked in the securities industry years ...
Views: 1991(6 votes) - Creating Balance with just Two Steps - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from JJ FredericksonHave I mentioned that I used to be a dance teacher? Balance was a physical quality back then. Something that all the dancers strived for. Some days it was elusive and their performance would be off the entire class. Other days they felt strong, their steps were clear and precise, and they felt ...
Views: 1989(5 votes) - Enough BS about Teachers! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Florence BernardYou know what? I am sick and tired to hear criticism about teachers and the state of education. And some of the comments and articles I am reading about the latest events in Wisconsin really make me mad. So here comes my two cents. First of all, let’s get something clear. The vast ...
Views: 1989 - The Universe is Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Christine Kane“Start by becoming a pack leader in your own world and healing your own world, and the effects will ripple.” - Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer One of the fun assignments I like doing with clients is what I call “Mental Dress Up.” This is a game that you can play daily. It is designed to ...
Views: 1989 - How to Be More Attractive to Women - Men Learn to Master the Game in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Rebecca MillsGuys does that lovely lady elude you? Do you head with gusto to the bars and clubs only to return without her number? If you're a man and you want to know how to be more attractive to women then you need to keep a few points in mind: 1. Looking good and spelling pretty is not just for the ...
Views: 1986(5 votes) - Lifemasters Dancing in the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleOr… Stop waiting and start taking action from where you are right now. For many of us, storms bring fear, uncertainty, anxiety and the need for protection from the elements, even though we are safely tucked away inside our homes. It seems that every time we have a storm, we put everything on ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - The Power of Choice and What You Choose - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat we choose not only influences us in the moment, but beyond it. How well or often do you practice the power of choice? I was walking along on a beautiful morning, while my ego-mind was busy playing old tapes and imagining unpleasant future moments, when I noticed that I was allowing this ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - How to lose it and never miss a beat - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClure“The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose ones attitude in any given circumstance.” -Viktor Frankl How to lose everything and never miss a beat “We have a fire!” Slowly waking from my Nyquil ...
Views: 1985(3 votes) - Nationalism vs. Patriotism: Narcissism vs. Self-love - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Patriotism is akin to the healthy form of self-love: it consists mainly of pride in one’s self-identity and values based on one’s culture and shared history. Patriotism is not exclusionary, but inclusive. The patriot, in ...
Views: 1983 - The Wordallogic, - Sexy, Sassy, Classy & Over 40 - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordWhen people see me with my children it sometimes leaves them puzzled due to the disparity in their ages. Having one adult child and then seeing age of the two others often ends up with that “hmmm” stares in directed at me. My oldest is the spitting image of me but people are never quite sure if ...
Views: 1982 - Conversations with V! ~ Do You See What I See... - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Val McLeodSome say "Seeing is believing". The question is, does the accuracy of attentiveness influence perception? In this Conversation with V! you'll receive 8 vision enhancers to sharpen your awareness for greater life abundance. Do You See What I See... Have you ever wanted to have a full blown ...
Views: 1979(3 votes) - Recovery isn’t a beginning or end it’s a journey you take over a life time - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Marcy RubinPrior to my diagnosis of bipolar disorder I had believed my highs and lows were just a regular part of who I was. I can clearly remember moments when I felt out of control, depressed or even worse suicidal. If you know anything about mental illness imagine what having undiagnosed bipolar ...
Views: 1979(4 votes) - Understanding Hell - Humanity’s Warped Construct - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Aryana HudsonIn my healing and personal development work I am on a constant journey into understanding myself as a multi dimensional being and all the frequency levels that our mind functions in. I would like to address something that is vitally important to understand in moving forward with the blue Matrix ...
Views: 1978(2 votes) - Learn self acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanSelf Acceptance is one of the most important life skills a person should be capable of. However most people fail to accept themselves the right way because there is a very fine line between self acceptance and self deception. Some people get self acceptance wrong by believing that it’s a ...
Views: 1975 - What Better Time? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Judi MoreoWhat Better Time? By Judi Moreo What better time than a recession to ponder the words of George Bernard Shaw when he said, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, make them.” While having lunch with my ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - How do I improve my English? One boring secret that helps immeasurably - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieFAQ How do I improve my English is a question I regularly get and I would like to share with you the secret of improving your English. Boring Secret It is a boring secret which a lot of people don’t like when I give them that advice. It is to read every day. Practice Propels you Towards ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - “Boss, Nobody Has Shoes!” - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ted CiubaThere is a lot of misunderstanding in the marketplace that I'm involved in, and I get people all the time who tell me, "Listen, I don't want to learn about mindset. "I want to learn about the stock market, I want to learn how to trade options, I want to learn about Forex, I want to learn ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - "The You" - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Valerie Hoffman"THE YOU" Today as throughout the history of mankind people place such importance in the way they look to others and how they are perceived in the external world we call the Earth. The acceptance by others in this physical plane of existence appears foremost in our relationship with and to ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Conversations with V! ~ For Greater Success – Much More is Required of You! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Val McLeodGlobally we are facing tough times. But even in the midst of misery, you can have the confidence in knowing that no matter what happens – you can make it! – you will stand! In order to stay focused and fruitful during life’s rough spots, it is critical to build an infrastructure that will ...
Views: 1970(3 votes) - The iPod and the Downfall of Social Interaction - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Kevin BurnsHow many times have you placed a call to a client, a business or a colleague or friend only to reach voice mail? Then within two or three minutes of leaving your message they call you right back. Sometimes they’re honest about it and sometimes they lie but they’ve really been using voice mail to ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - ***Staying Positive in a Negative World - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhen the nightly news is filled with the major tragedies of today, it is very hard to stay positive and upbeat. Even if these terrible things weren’t done to us or to someone we love, they still affect us. They are all around us. They are being done to people who are like us, who have ...
Views: 1969 - Catastrophe? Or Inconvenience? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKListening to the weather forecast one frigid day, I realized how much we are influenced by the catastrophic thinking of the media. The weatherman reported, "The weather has brought more misery to the St. Louis area." Certainly, the weather was causing problems that day. An ice storm caused ...
Views: 1969(20 votes) - Why Teamwork is a Bad Idea - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Kevin BurnsBefore you think teamwork is the answer and spend large sums of money on “team-building” exercises, maybe you should consider whether your place of business needs teams at all. Perhaps more would get done by leaving your people alone to do what they already excel at. Forcing people to join teams ...
Views: 1969(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Create Hope When Things Feel Hopeless - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYou did not except this. You are not happy about it. In fact, you are feeling pretty low about how things are happening. It may feel like you have no control. You may feel like you want to do something but you just don’t know what to do. The hopelessness can be overwhelming and make you feel ...
Views: 1967 - 7 power stances we can all learn from entrepreneurs, says Hammad Siddiqui - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Words and attitudes define us. “Challenges, challenges, challenges. Difficulties, difficulties, difficulties … Avoid repeating such words; otherwise they will become the part of your life,” says Hammad Siddiqui, Deputy Country Director of the Center of International Private Enterprise ...
Views: 1967 - Befriending Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Mette MullerA lot of highly sensitive people and empaths deal with anxiety on a daily basis. Some are even so used to this anxiety that they don’t even notice it anymore. They will joke about their nervous system being absolutely shattered, their heart beating fast, their thoughts going into ...
Views: 1967 - Children - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.They say that the first six years of a child’s life are the most important for learning. Children can learn different languages, and so many other things. It makes you wonder if it’s exposure to different situations or if a parent is just drilling them and turning them into little sponges. ...
Views: 1967(2 votes) - Your SPRING EQUINOX 2015 Total Eclipse REBOOT ALERT - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2015 from joan pancoe“We want to change our lives, rather than use our lives, the present moment, as part of our spiritual practice. But, in order to really capture the energy of nirvana and become one with it, we need a partnership with the ordinary world. If we never tire of situations, our energy is joyous. If ...
Views: 1967(1 vote) - Dealing with Fear and Negative Self Talk - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Carolyn Townes"NOW is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually be doing your dream. You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating." ~ Sam ...
Views: 1966(2 votes) - Do You Have The Right Attitude For Success? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Merv StevensDo you have the right attitude for success? Your attitude is vital to your business and personal success. In fact, I would go as far to say that it’s almost more important than learning the actual skills of success itself. Obviously, you need to acquire the necessary knowledge and learn the ...
Views: 1966 - Positive Attitude Can Lead To Successful Outcomes - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Steven StasczakA good positive attitude in life will make things a lot easier to accomplish whether in the workplace or life situations in general. Most people have the need or want to succeed in both work and life. If you practice a positive mind set you can achieve what you set out to accomplish. We often ...
Views: 1966 - 101 Ways to Say YES! to Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupIt's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget to live it to the fullest. Here are 101 Ways To Say YES! To Life. Modify them to fit your budget and safety needs (say YES! to life by being smart about your safety, too!), use them to spark your own ideas, ...
Views: 1965(6 votes) - Learn From Your Mistake - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A mistake, no matter how large or how small, is still a mistake. It doesn’t matter if it happened on a personal or a professional level; you have to learn how to recoup from it. If you are a perfectionist, this is a bitter lesson to learn, you are human. Some people mentally beat themselves ...
Views: 1965 - Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Ryan LoweThis month I saw my one of my ultimate goals and dreams come to pass: the publication of my first book, Get off Your Attitude! For two years, I have been working on it and I must be honest with you, it wasn’t easy. It was a struggle. There were times that I thought “this is never going to ...
Views: 1965 - Making Relationships Less Difficult - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from William CottringerMaking Relationships Less Difficult By Bill Cottringer “Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.” ~Anonymous. It is not easy to be successful at anything today because of the many obstacles that ...
Views: 1964(2 votes) - Teaching Children to be Lucky and Happy: Characteristic #4 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people have an ability to turn their bad luck into good fortune. There are obstacles and disappointments in everyone’s lives. Being lucky doesn´t mean you eliminate them all. It has to do with how we look at them. Dr. Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, found three ...
Views: 1963(5 votes) - E Is For Elephant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sara DillingerDon’t think about that elephant in the room. Whatever you do, do not think about the elephant. Just ignore it. Maybe it will go away. Of course, when you are told NOT to think about something, that is about the only thing you can think of. Even though there is no actually elephant in ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - Live With Passion - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Patrick IrvineWe could talk passion all day, it is a catch word, and there have been thousands of articles written about it; but it still seems to be something covered in mystery. A life of passion is a life of Achievement. Passion is something that most people seem to only get in spurts. They have a ...
Views: 1961(2 votes) - UNTRUTH IN ADVERTISING - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Bruce WrightWith the advent of TiVo and digital video recorders embedded into cable and satellite broadcast services, it’s a wonder that people still watch commercials anymore. But I’m one of those viewers who find many of the commercials to be more enjoyable than a lot of the actual programming. Why, I ...
Views: 1961 - Don’t be Disappointed by Setbacks - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Michele RousseauIt is said that if your goals are too easily accomplished, you’re probably not challenging yourself enough. On the other hand, you don’t want to set unrealistic, unattainable goals. So, how do you know if a goal is challenging enough and worth striving for? It should fill you with excitement. If ...
Views: 1959 - It's All in The Outlook - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Randall McLaughlinWhat’s the difference between having a great life and having a lousy one? The difference between waking up and feeling like you’re on top of the world and some days wondering why you’re even waking up at all? The difference is simple. If you wake up with a feeling of accomplishment and ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - The Art of Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It’s rough out there right now for a lot of people. For some people, they have barely noticed anything different. I was one of them. I’d go to work and when I was done, my husband and I would go out to dinner, and we couldn’t believe there was a recession going on. The restaurants were ...
Views: 1958(2 votes) - How to Stop Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzI know that you can go and do a Google search online, and you’ll see hundreds if not thousands of articles on how to stop negative thoughts. I truly believe that there’s nothing that you can do to stop negative thoughts. We need to be interrogated by our minds, so we know that we are making ...
Views: 1956(1 vote) - Power of Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetPower of dreams and goals Today’s accomplishments are yesterday’s dreams and imaginations. If you look around you at the tall buildings, yachts, airplanes, cellphones, television, radio, these were all people’s dreams at one time. Our dreams are the starting point for any kind of success. As ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - There's Always Another Chapter - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2015 from Royce GomezAs I work with people both personally and professionally I notice that all have been hurt at some point in their life. Some so deeply they haven't recovered. This affects their professional life as well. Some signs I have seen are: anger in the workplace, demoralizing a coworker in front of ...
Views: 1954 - FIVE STEPS TO STOP CATASTROPHIZING AND LIVE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE by James Mapes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from James MapesDrag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it. - Mark Twain Catastrophic thinking is the imagination run amuck, worry heightened to the power of ten. It happens when we allow our emotions to dictate how and what we think. It ...
Views: 1953