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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- The Dangers of Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Willie HortonWherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you’re surrounded by people who have no idea that their subconscious mind is creating their very own version reality as we speak. All these people – so-called normal people – have no idea that their subconscious mind controls them and, by virtue of the ...
Views: 2525 - Go Ahead, Be A Scrooge! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Matthew CossolottoThis time of year, it’s worth considering several valuable lessons we can learn from Charles Dickens’ memorable miser, Ebenezer Scrooge. In A Christmas Carol, Scrooge comes face-to-face with the effects of his lifetime of negative habits and attitudes when a series of ghosts show ...
Views: 2520 - It's NEVER Too Late - In Fiction That Is - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Sheri AdamsIt's never too late--in fiction or in life--to revise - Nancy Thayer, author In life, you get one chance at most things. You get one chance to choose to dance with the person who asked or not. You choose to study in school and pass, or redo or drop out. In most decisions, you get one ...
Views: 2519 - Needs: Why Do Some People Not Expect To Get Their Needs Met? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf human beings were not interdependent, it wouldn’t matter if other people were available to meet their needs. This is not to say that someone’s need’s can only be fulfilled by other people; this would be inaccurate and a sign of dependence, not interdependence. A child on the other hand, ...
Views: 2518 - Self Help Tips On How To Deal With Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you having problems with anxiety? Anxiety is a problem that can be treated, both medically and holistically. Today I will be sharing with you some self help tips on how you can get rid of anxiety. To start off my self help tips, I want you to know that most of the time, anxiety is the ...
Views: 2518(1 vote) - How To Influence Friends: 3 Effective Influence Techniques To Have It Your Way - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeePeople who know how to influence friends are usually the leaders of the pack. They’re the ones who walk ahead of the group, the ones who aren’t afraid to speak up first. However, there are also times when the person you least expect to be the leader is the one who manipulates all the strings. ...
Views: 2517 - 3 Ways To Develop And Practice Patience - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Michael LeeThere are many ways to develop and practice patience. If you are interested in learning some of them, then I applaud you. Taking the initiative to change yourself for the better is perhaps the most important part of any personal development process. For more awesome ways to develop and ...
Views: 2516 - Communication: Is Posture Important? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be some people who have always had good posture, and there will be others who have developed their posture during their adult years. However, there will also be people who had good posture at one point in time and then ended up going the other way, and others who haven’t taken ...
Views: 2514 - The Opposite Game - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frances LucasWe have all heard or even played the opposite game where if we mean one thing, we say or do the opposite until the person guesses what we are doing. It was a fun game to play as children to say no when we meant yes and to say off when we mean on, etc. It just made things a little more exciting ...
Views: 2508 - Ways To Help People In Poverty: 3 Tips To Get Out Of Financial Ruin - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are several ways to help people in poverty. You can give them all a fish, or you can teach them how to fish. In this article, I’m going to teach you how to provide more sustainable solutions to the problem of poverty. Instead of giving your financially burdened friends a loan, for ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - Determination Quotes That Inspire You To Never Give Up - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Michael LeeIf everyone read determination quotes at least once a day, then perhaps this world would be less depressing. The "real world" (as people often call it) wouldn't be filled with tragic hopefuls. Instead, it would be filled with people who create opportunities for themselves everyday. Now, it's ...
Views: 2507 - Clarify Your Vision - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxClarifying you vision is the first step to achieving your dream. It will be difficult to step into your life dream if you don’t have a definite vision of what that is. Creating a unique vision means clearing away all the doubt and fears you may harbor about accomplishing your dream. If you ...
Views: 2506(2 votes) - From Fear to Freedom with Reiki - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Josip NadOur heroic life is demanding and inspiring. The possibilities of learning and gathering experiences are limited only by our imagination and courage. We wish to have something to guide us in direction of confidence, freedom and exaltation, and we wish to hope that it would make us better and more ...
Views: 2504(2 votes) - How To Be A Good Conversationalist In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to be a good conversationalist? I know exactly what you're talking about. You want to be that person who is easy to talk to, fun to be with and can hold his own in a conversation. I'll show you exactly how to do that in this article. Don't worry, the strategies to starting ...
Views: 2502 - Personal Development versus Formal Education, Which One Rules - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Nik HalikPersonal development is far reaching than formal education in the overall development of an individual. The latter is concerned with imparting new concepts and ideas to the person but only through individual development can the person learn how to practice the ideas learnt. Self-development ...
Views: 2498 - Appreciation: Can Suffering Lead to Greater Appreciation Of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is human nature to only appreciate something when it is not longer available. So when one has something in their life, it is easy for them to take it for granted. Not only can this apply to ‘things’, it can also apply to the people who are in one’s life. In the ...
Views: 2495 - Are You Perfect? A Mini Guide to T.A. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jane WoodsDuring a recent coaching session a client began talking about her need to be perfect, although she didn’t actually use those words. This led us onto a helpful discussion of the drivers of Transactional Analysis; I thought it might be of interest to you to try and work out whether you are a ‘be ...
Views: 2495 - How to create a positive self-image - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Henry Mukuti"Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself" ~ George Bernard Shaw. Before we start please get a piece of paper and write down the answer to the following questions. What do you think about yourself, what do you think your colleagues and peers think about you? The answers ...
Views: 2495 - Find Your Purpose and Attract Money Now - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kristen HoweIf I told you that you could find your purpose in life and make money by following that purpose, would you believe me? Before you answer, I want to make sure you are honest about what you say. Most people want to believe that it is possible to ‘Do what you love and have the money follow’ so ...
Views: 2489(2 votes) - How To Overcome Disappointment In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeEveryone needs to know how to overcome disappointment. No one is perfect and we’re all bound to make mistakes at some point in our lives. However, that doesn’t mean the end of everything. To learn how to overcome disappointment, read on! Step # 1: Accept What Happened. The first step to ...
Views: 2489 - ***When is Doing Nothing a Good Idea? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Paul ChekThe industrialized nations are home to societies of doers. Our educational systems ingrain the need to think, complete and meet deadlines. Our childhood life seldom offers or encourages us to simply be. I know that in my childhood it was very dangerous to be seen playing or doing anything that ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - Successful Personal Goal Setting - Setting Your Goals for Daily Review and Visualization - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Leon EdwardIf this sounds familiar, it might be because you are trying to achieve your goals in the wrong way. Following through with your goals means you need to know the right way to achieve them. In other words, you need a goal setting success plan. Here are 10 steps for goal setting success to get ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - Irrational Feelings: Do You Have Irrational Feelings? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because one feels a certain way, it doesn’t mean these feelings reflect what is currently taking place in their life. One can then come to the conclusion that their feelings are irrational. This could be something that one experience from time to time or it might be a regular ...
Views: 2483 - Journaling Your Way To Self Improvement And Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Ivy and Amanda PrestonWhy Journaling Works: Journaling works because you write what comes to mind allowing your thoughts to evolve and surface. This is known as stream of consciousness writing and it's the purest form of writing because it reaches the paper unedited. By writing a little every day, you are in ...
Views: 2483 - Reducing Stress through Better Scheduling Skills - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways of reducing stress in our lives is to take ourselves off the self-imposed daily roller coaster we create every day. The way in which we schedule our days and lives promotes the feelings of anxiety and stress due to the demands we place upon ourselves. Our inability or ...
Views: 2483 - Re-establishing Motivation in Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Albert GaroliGoals are a crucial factor for achievement and success. They are the general guidelines we use to maintain focus in our work and persist enthusiastically in what we do. They are usually long-term ambitions with global visions and are composed of smaller objectives we aim for to reach the goals ...
Views: 2481(7 votes) - The Importance Of Gratitude and How To Use It - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhy is gratitude so important when leading a happy and successful life? Simply, if you don't appreciate what is then how are you going to appreciate what is to be! Yes, to be truly happy you need to appreciate everything. Appreciate: - All your abilities (creativity, imagination, work ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - Stop Over-Planning, Start Executing - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Jeff GainesOne of the key tools of productivity is planning. Planning can help you overcome difficult tasks, outline your goals, and keep you on course to achieve those goals. When done properly, it can simplify your life and drastically reduce stress. However, you must be careful not to take it to the ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - 6 Simple Rules for Connecting to Your Mother (Or Daughter) - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerNo doubt, mothers and daughters have a unique connection. It starts out nurturing and playful, travels through ignorance and stubbornness, and winds down to respect and admiration. How can that journey become a more joyful experience when we are both grown? Follow these 6 (simple?) rules for ...
Views: 2473 - Coping With Loss And Bereavement - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Jane WoodsIntroduction I have written this article in response to requests to offer some support and advice in this difficult area. I am primarily talking about loss associated with bereavement but any deep and significant loss in life can produce a similar response in us - the intensity and duration may ...
Views: 2472 - Overcoming Social Anxiety In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Michael LeeOvercoming social anxiety is a big step in every person's life. It's not something that happens overnight, but it's not something that will take forever to happen either. The time it takes will greatly depend on how serious your fears are and how determined you are to conquer them. If you ...
Views: 2469 - So, You Want to Work on Your Spirituality? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Dave KahleThinking about your spirituality? Wondering if there is something deeper and more meaningful for your life? You’re not alone. George Barna, the researcher, has unearthed a condition of modern American life: “…recent studies at our Barna Research Group shows that more and more people are ...
Views: 2466(2 votes) - Seven Great Benefits of Reading - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Timothy SmithI read something the other day that was extremely disturbing. Apple founder Steve Jobs was quoted as saying… “It doesn’t matter how good or bad the product is, people don t read anymore. Forty percent of people in the U.S read one book(1) or less last year.” To me, this is a VERY SAD ...
Views: 2465 - Quotes On Decision Making To Help You Become A Better Decision Maker - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Michael LeeQuotes on decision making are very helpful. They help you make quick, solid and smart choices... even in the heart of seemingly drastic situations. From philosophers to rich business men, there are nuggets of wisdom to be learned. Here are some quotes on decision making that will help you ...
Views: 2464(1 vote) - Self Help Books - Finding the Right Solution to Any Problem - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Mike PowersThe word self help has a stigma associated with it. It implies that the person using it is either weak minded or has some sort of character flaw. So when people think of reading self help books, they usually think of reading them to overcome flaws in their personalities, self-esteem, or ...
Views: 2462(3 votes) - Personal Development – It’s About Doing Things Differently - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Willie HortonI have no idea exactly how many personal development, self improvement or so-called self help books were sold over the last year – but I do know that it is one of the fastest areas of growth in the publishing world with millions of books being sold every year. I also know that these self help ...
Views: 2459 - Astrology: Why Do Some People Judge Others Based On Their Star Sign? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are lots of ways for people to define themselves and to give their life meaning. And one of the ways that this can be done is for someone to get into astrology. In the western world, this will often involve someone finding out about their star sign and then seeing how they match up with ...
Views: 2458 - Success is a Choice, Not A Destiny, Make it yours! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannBy: Paulet Biedermann You may not realize it, but you possess all that you need to become successfull. There are several steps that you must take on your journey to success. First and foremost, you must ensure that you are in control of your life and your life isn’t in control of you. With ...
Views: 2458 - Energy Of Thoughts: 3 Simple Steps To Unlock Your Mind's Power - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Michael LeeYou may not realize it, but the energy of your thoughts has the power to create and affect your reality. Our perception of the world is influenced and interpreted by our inner thoughts and emotions. The truth is that our way of thinking creates our outcome. The key to taking charge of our ...
Views: 2456 - Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Willie HortonThere is a well-worm saying that suggests that perception is, in fact, reality. And, no matter how most thinking people might laugh off such a notion, the fact is that for the normal mind, reality is just that - the sum total of our perceptions. How we perceive the world, how it works and our ...
Views: 2454(1 vote) - Personal development skills important for successful life - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Niyaj HaqueYour first mission on earth is to deal with every problem of your life and to make it successful. Dealing with life and to make it successful is not an easy task. It may seem easy but it is quite difficult. To survive in present day world, personality development skills are really very ...
Views: 2453 - Change is the Catalyst of Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy Davis"Change; to make the future course of something different from what it is" So you want things to be different? Being at a turning point in your life can mean many things, but most importantly it can mean change. Change is often met with resistance, and may be looked at as a source of stress, ...
Views: 2448 - Life Lessons From a Fish - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Kathy Jo PollackLife is simple….just ask a fish. This morning I looked in the fish bowl on my desk as Johnny Rocket, a.k.a. “Rocket”, my vibrant blue Betta fish, stared back at me. At this moment I realized that we all could benefit from a gentle reminder of the basics – a place we may have forgotten or ...
Views: 2446(3 votes) - Self Realisation: Why Do Some People Always Look Outside For Answers? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time that is often described as the information age. And this is largely due to the internet and how this has made information so easy to access. What was only available to a certain class of people or what could only be known trough travelling to certain parts of the world for ...
Views: 2444 - What Magic will Your Mind Create? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonWhat is hiding just past your rules of reality? What is on the other side of your self beliefs? Just around the corner from what you tell yourself is possible? What is it that is waiting for you to tap into and unleash? It is the magic of your creative mind. This magic is real. As ...
Views: 2444 - Handshakes Really Do Matter - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithThe impression you make on people through your handshake influences how they feel about you. A proper handshake is even more important when meeting people for the first time. First impressions are lasting impressions. The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the ...
Views: 2441(6 votes) - Stubborn: Is It Good Or Bad To Be Stubborn? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about a quality that is generally seen in a negative light, the word ‘stubborn may come to mind. This could be a word that one uses on a regular basis and/or it could be something they are used to hearing from other people. There is also the chance that this is not only a ...
Views: 2441 - Finding Success Amid the Setbacks - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaWhen you're considering the concept of success and how to be successful in life, the first thing you need to do is to decide exactly what success means to you. Define it in clear, precise, measurable terms, and decide exactly what things need to happen in order for you to be successful in ...
Views: 2440 - How To Be Approachable To People In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Michael LeeLearning how to be approachable to people will open a lot of doors for you. Being friendly and sociable will definitely help you in building a healthy social life and a successful career. By inviting more people into your life, you also welcome more experiences, more opinions and ...
Views: 2440 - The Art Of Conversation: 3 Amazing Tips To Easily Talk With Anyone - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Michael LeeThe art of conversation has long been perfected by the Romeos and Juliets of the day. Lucky for us, we no longer have to dig deep inside ourselves to start a perfectly decent conversation with another person. However, there are still a good number of people who can't seem to hold up a ...
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