Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Inspiration Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Inspiration". If you have expertise in Inspiration 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
- GOT ENOUGH MONEY? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Adrienne MarksIs your income ‘enough’? Isn’t it all relative? What seems not enough to you might be masses to someone literally living on the breadline but ridiculously small to an A-lister celebrity. All of your ‘poverty’, your insecurities around money, all of your financial struggles, and every ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Thankfulness - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Brad HessLook at the person that always has in bad mood and always complain for what they have not but never thankful to God what He awarded him. It seems hard to be around and it looks difficult to maintain a relationship with them. Now, consider a person that is energetic, and has a certain spark to ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Courage to Change - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ernest QuansahArticle Author: Ernest Quansah This is a story about a woman we will call Anne, a thirty-five-year-old woman who concluded that she could never find a man. She determined that loneliness was her fate and thus went as far as accepting it as fact. Her case proves what I have discovered in ...
Views: 1189 - Health, Energy and Optimal Weight on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GagePlant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed ...
Views: 1188 - Alive and Kicking – Take the Three Point Test to See if You’ve Come Alive - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from sarah palmerAlive and definitely kicking, that’s me! I’m not ready to roll over and slump into anonymity passing the limelight to the next generation. It’s not that I want to be famous, particularly in today’s climate where to be up there with the stars is like waiting for the vultures to pounce. I just ...
Views: 1187 - Everything Happens for a Reason ... (Or Does It?): Our Greatest Song is still Unsung! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Everything Happens for a Reason ... (Or Does It?) Author Name: Craig Lock Key Words: Spirituality, Philosophy, Faith, Hope, Meaning of Life, Thoughts on Life and the Meaning of It Web Sites: www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - How to Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeHow to overcome shyness? Two tips. Do not be scared of people. If this is easier said than done, use imagination. Firstly, what is shyness? One definition is a feeling of the fear of embarrassment. Perhaps more fully it can be defined as a feeling of apprehension or awkwardness experienced ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - To the End of the Rainbow- A New Book : An Outline (brief) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A New Book - To the End of the Rainbow - : An Outline (brief) Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘To The End of the Rainbow‘, ‘The End of the Rainbow’, Craig Lock Website: http://totheendoftherainbow.wordpress.com/category/books-new-books/ The submitter's blog (with ...
Views: 1187(4 votes) - "The Prize": A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "The Prize" A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Ernest Hemingway, writing, Hemingway on writing, writing styles, Hemingway’s themes, writing themes Web sites: thegrandprize.wordpress.com http://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/ and ...
Views: 1186 - The Far Side of Forty - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from David SnapeToday, I turned forty-years-old. It does feel a bit strange. I feel as if I'm on a ship entering uncharted waters. Where I am going is a mystery. In many ways, where I've come from is also a mystery. In fact, I think life is just one big mysterious adventure. You don't know where you came from ...
Views: 1186(4 votes) - Calling Out Our Doubts - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Christopher EdgarI admit it — I have moments when I doubt the value of everything I do in my life. I doubt whether I’m really interested in my work. I question whether the relationships in my life are worthwhile. I seriously consider whether I’d prefer a life of solitary, cave-dwelling meditation. I think ...
Views: 1185 - Green in Spirit: Discovering Our Niche - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Brenda SandersAs we settle into a regular mediation practice we begin to glimpse a part of ourselves that we likely haven’t experienced before and a whole new inner life opens up to us. At its center is the awareness that we are interconnected with everything and everyone, andgreen in spirit 3 each a facet of ...
Views: 1185 - Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyTHANKSGIVING We begin the holiday season with Thanksgiving, filling ourselves with wonderful food; time with family and friends and for some, football or shopping makes the top of the list. This marks the beginning of a beautiful time of year. We are fortunate to have so many blessings and be ...
Views: 1184 - You and Your Body are One - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Robin DilleyYou and your body are one. You cannot survive without your body. However, most of American’s do not have a positive relationship with their body. It is hard to have a positive relationship with our bodies for many reasons; the media is certainly one of reason. However, because many of us do ...
Views: 1184 - Bringing Attention To Your Intention - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ...
Views: 1183 - MEDITATION: A TIME FOR LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from joseph namzoffBy Mother Clare Watts Though many people every day all over the world sit on floors, on cushions, on their heels or on chairs in an attempt to enter into some level of inner stillness or broadened consciousness, very few actually ever manage to go very far into that sought-after state. Most ...
Views: 1183(3 votes) - Do you know where to tap? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Babs OlugbemiHey friends, Welcome to another month; the month of May. I am sure you are still in tune with the goals you set early in the year. Ensure you follow the principles in our Goal Achievement Strategy (GAS). Is it true that you have done away with most of your New Year resolutions? That is why I ...
Views: 1182 - Find Happiness - By Bringing the Pain - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Doug HartGood day, I would like to talk today about something I read recently concerning happiness, or better still, the lack of it. Normally when we think of pursuing happiness it’s within the context of striving for something positive in life, such as a goal, an ideal, a behavior, or something ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Smart Women Need a "Lighthouse" - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffA few weeks ago, my sister Rene and I had the opportunity to visit our Mom in Florida. It was a "girl's getaway" filled with shopping, going to the beach, tasty food, wine and great conversation. Every morning we had a ritual of getting up, grabbing our coffee and heading out to the beach for a ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Wanting To Grow - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Cory KempStrolling up to the deli at my local grocery I didn't expect a conversation about the recession with the kind man plopping my tofu burger into its plastic take-out container. But that is what I got, an informed opinion about how the store was no longer carrying some items that hadn't been great ...
Views: 1182 - How about some fine-tuning of your attitude? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Ozias MucheriwaAviation is a very interesting field. When flying an aircraft, the pilot has to watch a small gadget called the Attitude Indicator which reveals the plane's attitude. In simple terms, the plane's attitude is its position in relation to the earth's horizon. Pilots know that the aircraft's ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - In Praise of Anger: Feel it to Free it - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteYou were disrespected. Ignored, again. They outright lied; she betrayed you; he took what wasn’t his to take. Someone crossed your boundaries and drove right over your well-declared intentions. You got screwed. And that’s a fact. So-called 'spiritual' responses to ...
Views: 1181 - LESSONS FROM THE ROYAL WEDDING - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI don’t know about you – but I am addicted to all things ‘happy’ and I make no apologies for it! This past week, I was up very early to settle in and watch the wedding of the ‘Dude and the Duchess’ (as Prince Harry called them). When I see an event that is so very successful and unique and ...
Views: 1181 - What are the Best Fly Fishing Rods for Sale? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Bryan CañonFly fishing is a great hobby. It is said to have begun as early as the 2nd century and continues to be a popular activity today. While fly fishing can be fun, it is also therapeutic considering the quiet and calmness you can enjoy while in the outdoors. An English writer, Izaak Walton, refers to ...
Views: 1181 - Reflections of a Father - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mark PapadasSeveral events over the past few weeks, from Memorial Day weekend and through Father’s Day, caused me to reflect inward and think about the legacy I’m leaving behind to my family and the rest of the world. On Saturday May 26, 2012, my oldest daughter (our first baby) graduated from high ...
Views: 1180 - Dr. Romance on dealing with disappointment - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trash. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and screaming; or going on a drunken binge, or beating someone up, you find you're still disappointed, and all ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - The Profit of Pain - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Carole HerderWe have all experienced the death of a loved one, the heartbreak of loving someone who doesn’t love you back, debilitating sickness or a various variety of accidents. We feel hard done by and wonder “why me”? We think that to have gratitude for these trials is a vocation relegated to the likes ...
Views: 1179 - 5 Things You May Not Know About Creative People - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebCreativity and creative problem-solving can be that extra something that distinguishes sheer talent and hard work from booming success. There are a lot of talented young artists, but there is only one Lady Gaga. It’s not because she is more talented or more beautiful. It’s not because she ...
Views: 1178 - Make A Change In The Inside - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Louis QuezadaIn life we have the opportunity to impact people in society. The way we think in the inside will impact others around us. In order to make a change on the outside, we must first make a change in the inside. How do I make a change in the inside? We make change in the inside by ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Meditation: The Commercial For Your Future - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Raquel SotoDid you know you have to hear a radio commercial 21 times before you act on it? Prosper just means successful. So in order for you to be successful on the outside, you must first be successful in the inside. You must choose (use your free will) to be successful. Then use your imagination (your ...
Views: 1177 - Step into Your Greatness NOW! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Prasanna GunturiKnowing that life is a journey and we encounter obstacles, challenges and limitations on the way, we don't expect a perfectly smooth ride. It seems that some of us are lucky and fortunate but for many, the ride is getting bumpier and bumpier. The cup of woes is overflowing... The question ...
Views: 1177 - To Network using social media or not to Network that is the question. - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonKeynote Motivational Speakers - If you want your company to stand head and shoulders above the competition, you must commit to use a blend of traditional networking strategies combined with a targeted social media strategy. Traditional networking requires face to face meeting and developing ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Spiritual, Inspiration, Empowerment, Success, Success Principles, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower, books, self help ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - 5 Effective Ways to Inspire Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Sandy BracceyOne of the biggest differences between people that get up and do something with their lives and those that do otherwise is their ability to inspire themselves. Inspiration is one of the most potent forms of energy for a person, lighting them from within to do something they have never done ...
Views: 1176 - Find in yourself love for yourself! (Self – love inspiration) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Aria SoulcoachFind in yourself love for yourself! (Self – love inspiration) Is it not strange that you can give almost all to others, and almost anything you do not get from yourself? Do not you feel used? That others take so much from you, and you do not take so much from them? Do others see in you the ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - How Daily Inspiration Can Help Your Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterAre you lacking the motivation to meet your goals? Don't get discouraged. Many people feel this way. The biggest problem with motivation is people have to feel inspired to go out and find motivation. It could also be that they are waiting for something magical to happen which will make them ...
Views: 1176 - Self-Love: The Practice That Allows Your Best Life To Unfold - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Tama KievesAs we approach “Valentine's Day season,” I wanted to send a Valentine's Day card to each and every one of you. And then I decided, better yet, I want you to send a Valentine's Day card to yourself. It’s appropriate you know. Just think of all the messages we hear on Valentine’s Day: “I ...
Views: 1176 - Puppet Scripts Talk More Silently - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Stuart SwiftThe name ‘puppet’ is very familiar to us. The meaning of puppet is an inanimate object in the shape of a man, woman, animal, nymph etc. They are made of various articles – clothes, socks, leather, plastic etc. We purchase puppets dressed with shirt or some other outfit. Some men may want some ...
Views: 1175 - Celebrate YOU! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Val WilcoxDo you realize how totally awesome you are! Yes, I’m talking to you. Many start along the path of self discovery and self improvement when they have become fed up with the life they’re living. In the beginning, focus is on career, raising a family, buying a house, fitting into roles you ...
Views: 1174 - Chief Inspiration Officer - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I haven’t counted lately but, I easily send/receive over fifty emails a day. Actually, I’m certain it’s closer to triple digits. Most of my emails are sent to schedule a conference call, for a client consultation, or to set up a selling opportunity. I start off following ...
Views: 1174 - Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Sites: www.craigsbooks.wordpress.com ...
Views: 1173 - Embrace Your Inspiration for Better Writing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottFinding your inspiration as a writer most certainly helps unleash your creative imagination which is essential for anyone using content online! It doesn't matter what initially inspired you but what is important is learning to use this feeling to improve your writing and productivity! As many ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Psychological Power Points of Effective Writing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from William CottringerPsychological Power Points of Effective Writing by Bill Cottringer “Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.” ~Virginia Woolf. Earlier on in my prison administration career, a colleague, Herb Gross, ...
Views: 1171 - A New Year's Ritual - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kelley KosowThis is a tremendously powerful time of year -- a time when the universe is moving all of us in an exciting and positive direction, a time when everyone, whether they know it or not, is looking to complete the past and move into a new future. 2017 offers all of us a new beginning! We're ...
Views: 1170 - An Angel on My Shoulder: Who Do You Mentally Consult? - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Implement BlogWho sits on your shoulder? An angel or a devil? This is the story of how I put an angel on my shoulder. As a younger man I was posed with this important question. Today, I now know the importance of always having an angel on my shoulder. I want to pass the lesson on to you today. In my ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - God knows my name and he knows yours, too! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Vanessa RichardsonSuddenly, she was hit hard. The unexpected impact sent her sprawling to her knees. She could hear the sound of the rain pelting against her large bedroom window. It was all a strange phenomenon, to her. Dark billowy clouds had gathered hovering and intimidating. It was a remarkable sight. The ...
Views: 1170 - Life's A Marathon - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Matt JonesTwenty-five years old and sitting on a hospital bed, upon reaching down to tie my shoes I could not remember how. The week before I had slipped into a semi-coma after cancer spread to my brain. The physical therapist looked on as my dad walked over and just like when I was a boy tied my shoes. ...
Views: 1170 - Practicing Gratitude Delivers Happiness During Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonDo you want to be happy today? Then I encourage you to ask yourself what you are grateful for today! Studies show time spent being grateful leads to happiness. Gratitude helps many ways. For example, gratitude helps when you want feelings of being happy. Happiness can be elusive. Pursuing ...
Views: 1170 - Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, words of inspiration, empowerment, Spirituality Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - 5 Motivational Tips: Leading Your Way To Success!!! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Jonathan CurranRunning behind the goals and success is the obvious thing; everyone is supposed to do these days. And this hush-rush at times leads to depression, lack of energy, interest, focus, etc. Motivation is the all time working tool in all such conditions. It helps you focus on your targets and bring ...
Views: 1169