Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Self Improvement Articles
- ***ELEVATE YOUR SELF-LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Part Three - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Doris HelgeIn Part Two of this series, "Elevate Your Self-love, Confidence and Personal Empowerment," you gained tips for ending negative comparisons to other people that zap your self-esteem and confidence. You've begun to surround yourself with excellent role models who will inspire you to be Your ...
Views: 6056(1 vote) - ***ELEVATE YOUR SELF-LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Doris HelgeIn Part One of this article series, "Elevate Your Self-love, Confidence and Personal Empowerment," you gained tips for calming your inner critic by noticing it instead of judging it. This automatically freed more energy to enjoy your life because you're no longer battling the critical negative ...
Views: 5156(1 vote) - ***Emerging From a Cocoon - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Karen Mehringer, MADiscouraged, I thought, “I wish I could afford to go to therapy.” The grief over my last miscarriage and my pet’s illnesses weighed heavy on me. Further, for the past nine years, I had experienced one early pregnancy loss after another. Tired of leaning on my husband and friends for support, I ...
Views: 2301(1 vote) - ***Emotional Eating: Why Diets, Surgery, Pills Don't Work - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Sandra LeningtonBut if I know that eating less and exercising more will result in weight loss, why don’t I just do it? What’s getting in my way? Or, if I do succeed in losing a little weight with a diet, why do I usually regain the weight I lost? Why can’t I hold onto healthier habits as a ...
Views: 2976(1 vote) - ***Empty Nest Syndrome: Truth or Myth? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Eileen BoyleEven the sound of its name conjures sadness and loneliness; after all what good is an “empty” nest? You’ve seen them, perched high in the branches of a tree or tucked into the soffits or doorjambs of a building. Empty nests: mounds of twigs, string and muck sitting abandoned, crumbling in the ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - ***ENERGY & STAMINA THE WISE WOMAN WAY - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Susun WeedENERGY & STAMINA THE WISE WOMAN WAY ~2002, Susun S Weed If having enough energy to earn your daily bread and to get all your chores done is a struggle for you. If you go to bed tired, but wake up even more tired. If you can't get up and go without coffee, or can't ...
Views: 1582(2 votes) - ***Enhancing Our Brains Easily - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Barbara SteppAt 75 years of age and working with Brain Enhancement as a teacher, author and coach for 45 years, it has been and continues to be a delight to enhance my brain and help others do the same. It is really fun too! Don’t you love brain games? A little over a year ago, I had a rare and ...
Views: 4348(1 vote) - ***Essential Oils and Nutrition - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Jacqueline McLaughlinIn our world today it is more and more difficult obtain food with all the nutrients that our bodies need because the soils no longer contain the same nutritional value that it did even 10 years ago. People are realizing that nutritional supplementation has become a necessity, and ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - ***Essentials for a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt ...
Views: 2556(2 votes) - ***Everyday Creativity - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Margaret PaulDo you tell yourself that you are not a creative person because you can't draw or play an instrument or write poetry? I often hear many of my clients bemoan, "I'm not creative!" This isn't true! We all have the ability to be creative - it is a God-given gift - but you might not be noticing or ...
Views: 4008(1 vote) - ***Everything Is Possible - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Larry CraneThere are no Impossibles. Every impossible, no matter how impossible, becomes immediately possible when you are released on it. Exactly what does this mean? It is simple. We have built up in our lives feelings that say, I can’t. Imagine the opposite. Imagine I can. When we think of ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - ***Exercise - The primary driver for reversing age-related functional decline. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiThe key underlying principle to be grasped with regard to Exercise is this: The body is a demand-driven, adaptable, living system that requires movement and muscular activity to maintain its function. Observe what happens to someone bedridden in a hospital; muscle mass, flexibility, strength, ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - ***Expert List for Narcissistic Survivors - Youtube Video - Laney Zukerman Empowerment & Relationship Coach, Best-Selling Author ~ Lessons for an Urban Goddess & The Urban Goddess Lesson - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship CoachHi Selfgrowth Friends, Since I have been receiving a high volume of readers who are interested in more information on Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Surviving Relationships with Narcissists, I have created a brief Youtube Video. I have spent many hours reviewing experts on Narcissism and ...
Views: 3929(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: Balancing Your Logic and Your Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: How do I "fall in love using my head and not my heart?" A: Most of today's grandparents heard the love lesson "use your head not your heart" long before they looked with interest at the opposite sex. But just what do these words mean--and how do you apply it to your love life? Consider ...
Views: 2650(2 votes) - ***Expert Q&A: Caregiver Burnout - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHave a relationship question and want Dr. Wish's advice? Email her a question, here. Your query may become an article! Q: My ailing mom has come to live with me, and it's taking a toll on my marriage. How can I find a balance? A: Medical advancements have allowed us to live longer but not ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: Create Your Own Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: It's Valentine's Day, and I'm single and miserable. Is there anyway I can turn it around? A: I don't know about you, but I'm really not very fond of those fake, business-driven holidays such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. (Okay. I admit, I do like Halloween because I love seeing all ...
Views: 2892(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: Dating Again After a Major Break Up - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: How long should I wait before dating again after my divorce? A: Most of us have heard this advice about looking for love after you've just ended a marriage or intimate partnership: "Don't jump from the frying pan into the fire." In other words, to avoid re-bound love, take time off from ...
Views: 2406(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: Grudges and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIf you're like myself and many of my clients, you find forgiveness a difficult prospect. Big questions such as "When is it too late to ask for an apology?", "Is forgiveness necessary for personal and spiritual growth?", and "Should someone apologize for being truthful?" complicate the ...
Views: 3516(4 votes) - ***Expert Q&A: How to Overcome Difficulties in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHave a relationship question and want Dr. Wish's advice? Email her a question, here. Your query may become an article! Happy marriages and long-term relationships are not happy every day. John Gottman, a pioneer in marital research, discovered that even in mutually satisfying marriages, ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: How to Recover from a Bad Mood - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIn a column about relationships, it's easy to overlook that the number one person you must always relate to is yourself. Yet, sometimes, when circumstances make us veer off our usual course, we get irritable, pessimistic and just plain old down in the dumps. Here are some tips to help you ...
Views: 3106(2 votes) - ***Expert Q&A: Making the Most of Meeting the Parents - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHave a relationship question and want Dr. Wish's advice? Email her a question, here. Your query may become an article! Q: I'm about to meet my partner's parents. How can I make a good impression? A: Okay, you're ready. You've fallen in love and gotten "serious" about someone who feels the ...
Views: 2265(1 vote) - ***EYE-OPENING INFORMATION FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Susun WeedEYE-OPENING INFORMATION FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN from NEW Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way, Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90 Susun S. Weed Don't take calcium supplements. Calcium makes bones more massive, but more ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - ***FACES FROM THE PAST - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Stella WaterhouseJoseph and Rose Kennedy’s third child and first daughter was born in Bostonin 1918, just two months before the end of World War I, while an epidemic of Spanish flu was raging. Inundated with flu patients, the attending doctor, Dr Good, arrived late and, although it was not a difficult birth, the ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - ***Failed Focus: Crushing Consequences to Your Credibility - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Reldan NadlerHow the Shiny Light Destroys Relationship and Our Leadership Credibility What percent of time do you think you operate on automatic from your habits? Research tells us that it is 95% of the time. What are you missing out on when you are doing things on autopilot every day? Often what this ...
Views: 5776(1 vote) - ***Faith is a Beacon to Light Your Way Now - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD. Quote: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.” Edith Hamilton When the world around you appears dark and ominous, faith can be your beacon of light. We have no control whatsoever over the outside world and the random events that ...
Views: 2727(3 votes) - ***Family And Career: Tips For Women On Career Success*** - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWhen Laurel’s boss overlooked her for a promotion, she was stunned. She had received high praise for her market analyses and team cooperation and was sure she’d be selected for a major project. Tip #1: Get Feedback Rather than wallow in disappointment, Laurel sought from her boss ...
Views: 4305(1 vote) - ***Family Caregivers: Mind-Body Connection Crucial in Understanding Degenerative Aging Disease - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIn 2003 my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and I learned that the allopathic medical system has no answers. It’s heartbreaking to be a caregiver in this situation, especially when faced with this warning from Dr. Andrew Weil. Weil, quoted in Dawson Church’s latest book, The Genie in ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - ***Family Travel Adventure - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comFamily is one of the most important things in the world and we should cherish it. How can we show our appreciation for having a good family? Plan a family travel adventure! One way of spending quality time with your family is to travel together. It will make the family bond together and get ...
Views: 3730(1 vote) - ***Fat Loss Circuit Training Workout - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimToday I’d like to give you an exciting full body workout that will burn tons of calories and leave you feeling great in just 40 minutes. So if you want to burn fat, tone up, and get fit then this workout is for you. Another great advantage of this workout is that all you need to ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - ***Fat Loss Interval Training For Beginners - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimDo want run but don’t feel that you can? Do you enjoy walking but are looking for the added fat burning benefit of running? Well if so, then the workout I’m about to take you through will make your day a happier one. When most people start running (at whatever stage of their ...
Views: 2684(1 vote) - ***Fear of Anger - Yours and Others - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you terrified of others' anger? Are you afraid to open to your own anger for fear of getting out of control?If you grew up in an angry or violent home, there is a good possibility that you have a fear of both your own anger and others' anger.Fear of Others' AngerI grew up with a very angry ...
Views: 3603(1 vote) - ***Fending Off Mr. Irascible - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comI’m in the middle of a lazy, overcast Sunday morning putting the finishing touches on breakfast. It’s the one day of the week I have our paper (The Philadelphia Inquirer) delivered, providing the opportunity to “lose myself” for a couple of hours reading through its entirety. The Currents ...
Views: 2330(2 votes) - ***Feng Shui in the Garage - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Carole HyderAlthough often treated as though it has little impact on a family’s life, in Feng Shui the garage can have an enormous influence. From money and relationships, to health and well-being, the garage may affect in positive or negative ways. Even if the garage is detached from the house, it can ...
Views: 3322(1 vote) - ***Fight For What? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Liz CoslineEveryone wants to get ahead, make progress, do better, learn more, work their way up, get recognized, receive praise, and be of value. It is no different for the front line employees and managers. They wish to take care of themselves and their families, have a comfortable life, have some fun, ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - ***Fight Heartburn Naturally... - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeHeartburn and indigestion make millions of people miserable. Continuous digestive problems can be a symptom of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious. Thankfully simple changes in the foods you eat can provide relief. A number of foods can trigger heartburn or indigestion ...
Views: 2774(1 vote) - ***Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Cheerleading And Sports Psychology: 15 Sources Of Stress For Parents, Kids And Coaches - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOver the years, I have counseled many females who compete in figure skating, cheerleading and gymnastics at very high levels. These sports can be quite demanding, since they are different from many other sports. Consequently, these sports can place a great deal of stress on the young ...
Views: 4562(1 vote) - ***Financial Planning Myths All Boomers Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou have a 401K or IRA, and you’ve been contributing for decades…that’s great! But do you know where your money is invested? When asked, most boomers reply, “At the bank” or “With my broker.” No wonder so many boomers are financially unprepared for retirement. In fact, a recent Associated ...
Views: 2625(1 vote) - ***Find More Time and Space by Letting Compassion Open Your Heart and Keep You in the Flow - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Paula EderFinding time works best when you are organized and efficient. But, as I am sure you know, it takes a lot more than to-do lists. For example, when you run into roadblocks, or when something unexpected throws you off-track, you need to marshal enormous resourcefulness and resilience to get ...
Views: 2154(1 vote) - ***Find Time to Celebrate Holidays Comfortably: 7 Timely Tips - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Paula EderTime management tips couldn’t be more important than right now - just in time for the holiday season! How would you like to transform the stressful parts of holiday get-togethers into truly celebratory occasions for yourself? Well, you can do it … and you can start right now by creating a ...
Views: 2600(1 vote) - ***Find Time to Enjoy Each Holiday Moment with 3 Heart-Based Time Management™ Tips - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time to live each moment to its fullest is a core goal and fundamental value of the Heart-Based Time Management™ System. Preparing and planning ahead is one of the best ways to create the climate for living your moments fully. Doing the groundwork ahead of time means that you'll find ...
Views: 2973(1 vote) - ***Finding a Co-Author for Your Life by Marrying the Right Guy - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Anyone who gets married and doesn’t understand that their life will be altered in an unalterable ways, henceforth, doesn’t know love – doesn’t understand love. Love and marriage changes everything. Love and marriage changes everything about your ...
Views: 1920(7 votes) - ***Finding a Job You Can Love - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Kitty BoitnottGeorge Burns once said, “I'd rather be a failure at something I love than successful at something I hate.” I suspect that many of us would agree with him, but unfortunately, too many people feel stuck in jobs that, if they don’t actually hate them, they don’t love ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - ***Finding The Job You Love - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Agustina ThorgilssonThe fear of “losing it all” often blinds us to what we really have and our riches. Many people hang onto jobs they are miserable with and hang onto situations that are “secure” instead of letting go and go for new pastures green where they find way to enjoy and achieve life success. This ...
Views: 8867(1 vote) - ***Finding Time By Overcoming Procrastination Paralysis - A Quiz, An Exercise & 3 Tips To Reclaim Time - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time requires being your best friend. You need to listen to yourself, understand yourself and stand up for yourself. You may feel paralyzed by looming projects that fill you with dread. Here's how to step in as a friend and make your life manageable again. Your first step is to ...
Views: 2727(1 vote) - ***Finding Your Best Inside: Become the Person You Are Meant to Be - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisFor most of us, life offers abundant opportunities for joy, pain, laughter and tears. The good times you savor. The great times you treasure, and the hard times are part of the character of your heart and soul. Our ability to handle life‘s challenges is a measure of our heart, faith, and ...
Views: 2469(1 vote) - ***Fitness Over 50 – It’s All About The Baby Steps, Baby! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWith all of the compelling advertising on television, radio and print about the many “results oriented” exercise programs available, choosing the right one can be difficult. Many fitness programs on the market today are too difficult for the average Baby Boomer to complete – or at least we think ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - ***Five Choices You Can Make, Starting Today, to Achieve Optimal Health and Well Being - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Philip MillerI am often asked what simple measures I can do starting today to immeasurably improve my long term health? I will detail 5 simple but challenging changes you can decide today that will have a dramatic effect on your “healthspan” and sense of well-being. 1. Remove all the ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - ***Five Steps for Handling Workplace Conflict - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Regina BarrYou're at work. You've been assigned an exciting, highly visible project. You can't wait to get started. You arrive at your first team meeting ready to rock and roll. You take one look around and you immediately hone in on several scowling faces. Almost immediately, you are confronted and a ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - ***Five Thoughts About Grandparents and Autism - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryMy son’s grandparents are the first people he thinks of when he thinks of family. That warms my heart because I’ve made a pretty concerted effort at making sure we go and visit them at least once or twice a month. I want him to know them as long as we’re all around, because I don’t ever want ...
Views: 2958(1 vote) - ***Five ways to be happier, steadier, and more balanced in today’s upside-down world - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Adele McDowellCan you remember when you last felt happy, really happy? Would you like to feel steadier in a healthy, mind-body way that does not involve pharmaceuticals? Is straddling a teeter-totter the last time you consciously considered balance in your life? Today’s topsy-turvy world has us all ...
Views: 3988(3 votes)