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
- A Philosophy of Marketing Helps Boost Consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Billy NafzigerConscious marketing helps folks to see the importance in giving. It is a philosophy of marketing that produces results but is not sensationalized, hyped up or spammy. It is a way to attract customers in a natural, organic manner. Develop a mindset of creating value. Does that really ...
Views: 553(1 vote) - Abandon all excuses and stop procrastinating! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxStop making excuses for why you cannot or will not do something. Excuses hinder your personal growth and block all opportunities for your personal and professional success. Just do what needs to be done. Why do so many people procrastinate when it comes to doing what they must or should ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Accountable Equals Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Joel MilneHow much of your life do you hold yourself accountable for? Consider your level of responsibility for the results in your life, on a percentage basis. Is the answer 25%? 50%? 75%? Now ask yourself this, why not a 100%? If your not in charge, responsible, held accountable for each and every ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Achieve Your Dreams And Never Ever Give Up "Jiri Majkus" - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jiri MajkusIf you are trying to do something better in your life, having a better lifestyle or for example travel, in other words you have big dreams (and you should have big dreams) probably you met with the opinions and advices of you friends, family members and other people. And I bet that they told ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Advice on How to Deal With the Monday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou are feeling Monday blues and it is only Sunday night. You are not alone in the wide world of working people. Many people feel the way you do and there are many who have found a way of dealing with Monday blues. There are also those who are lucky who they do not feel it. So, how do you deal ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - Affirmations for New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations for New Year's resolutions are a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. Jewels glisten in the light, sparkle with excitement and enhance the beauty of our being. This jewel for self discovery will serve that purpose and more. Add affirmations to your spiritual jewel box ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Affirmations Will Take You Where You Decide You Want To Go - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Ted CiubaConfidence is an inside job. You've got to have confidence to achieve anything. And by the way, confidence makes you feel powerful yourself, but that message is communicated to others, too. Confidence is the greatest trait of a leader. Confidence makes people popular; confidence makes others ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Allow More Success - Pay Attention to Your 5 Energies - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Laura WestAs your business grows and you experience more success it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to your 5 Types of Energy to maintain the growth and also to enjoy the journey. Your energy is your #1 most important resource when it comes to growing your business. It's more important ...
Views: 1087(2 votes) - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Marja Botha van DoornIt’s December and one of my favorite times of the year. This year, like most, has had its fair share of highs, lows, joys, sorrows, chills and thrills. November has been both a particularly challenging and exciting month in my life and business. On the down side: two family members passed on, ...
Views: 1014(2 votes) - An Indendence Day from Guilt - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sally MarksToday is the 4th of July, or Independence Day in the USA. One of my favorite phrases in the Declaration of Independence is: “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” I am not alone in my admiration. Wikipedia states this line is considered by some as one of most well crafted, influential ...
Views: 1748(5 votes) - Another destination - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Suzanne MontpetitWe seem to come and go all the time, but have we ever seen death as another destination? Death is a place of being just like going to the store, your job, learning and loving. All destinations can be internal as external where we can choose and choose again how we want to get there full steam. ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - ARE WE MISSING SOMETHING ? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from GAURI SANKARA man sat at metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people were through the station, most of them on their way to ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - Are You Micro-Managing The Universe - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Zoe RouthDo you have a very strong locus of control? You know - you feel absolutely in control of your own destiny, know how to influence, make decisions, take risks, create results... I'm a bit like that. OK, a lot like that. I've been an independent little tot since I was able to walk. Mum had ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - Attending a Healthy Happy Hour - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHappy Hour: TGIF-thank goodness it’s Friday! We all work hard for a living and occasionally it is time to let down our golden locks and release some steam on a Friday afternoon. We have our paycheck in hand; cash deposited in the account and when the crew decides to have a little celebration ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Be Flexible - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow flexible are you? For me, it depends - on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I look throughout my life (now and in the past), I realize that the situations, relationships, and ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Become and stay determined to succeed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxIf you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of ...
Views: 12656(3 votes) - Become Beautiful by Developing Natural Health and Beauty - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Chantel ClarkAlthough beauty is such a daunting subject to discuss, because it may be perceived in so many ways, one thing is certain: a nutritious, health conscience person is invariably gorgeous, confident and pleasurable a majority of the time. It’s because certain neurotransmitters that are released ...
Views: 1339(3 votes) - Becoming Externally Open - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonWhen people are internally closed, they fear feedback, but when people are externally open, they welcome feedback about their words and actions. This feedback then helps them to learn and grow. Oftentimes people fear feedback because they believe that “abilities are relatively unchangeable ...
Views: 3481(1 vote) - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ligia HoubenIn life, we develop habits that shape the quality of life. These habits can be good or bad and may create behavioral patterns. How do we know which these habits are? We just need to take a look into our responses to situations regarding our relationships, transitions, goals, or life in general. ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Bring Your A Game - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Melanie EathertonI recently had the opportunity to hang out with a good friend who is a coach for a highschool cheerleading squad. These girls are amazing. It is that time of year when the girls try out for the coming year. There are many seniors to go and many freshman to come aboard. One thing that I ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Building Intimacy With Your Network - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoIf you want to create a really dynamite network, you have to really follow through when you say, “I’d like to get to know you.” From my previous post (Make Yourself Unforgettable) I’ve shared the idea stating that each person we meet up with or get introduce to represent a doorway to ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Bullying is Very Bad - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Venkataraman SambasivaBullying is Very Bad K S VENKATARAMAN Almost 30% of youth in the United States (or over 5.7 million) are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. In a recent national survey of students in grades 6-10, 13% reported bullying others, 11% reported ...
Views: 2289(1 vote) - Can you Learn to be Confident - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from cedric riceMy answer to that question is a resounding yes! You can learn to be confident. As a matter of fact confidence is the result of learned behavior. We have either learned to be or not to be confident based on our experiences in life. The confident person has learned that they in fact can overcome ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Change Your Life By Changing Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from George HummelLife seems to have been against you from the start. You've had a lousy career and have spent countless 40 hour weeks at a job you despise. The chance for success and wealth seem to have long ago slipped from your grasp. It is exactly this kind of thinking that keeps you where you are--stuck ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Change Your Thoughts Change Your Results - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierThere are many popular books out today about how to change your brain. This of course is referring to changing your attitude, or more importantly - your thoughts. Your attitude determines every area of your life, and your thoughts determine your destiny. Change thoughts, change results, it's ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Choose to be Happy! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsChoose Happiness Most of wait for something great to happen in our lives before we put on the smile and feel happy! But really, happiness is a choice and why not make yourself happy rather than waiting for happiness to come to you? Seriously, nobody is coming to save you so if you want ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Close, Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Things get easier as we keep aiming towards our goals. It may not seem like it because we aren't always as clear as we imagine on what these are. We generally have more ideas than we do exacts. Ideas get us started but exacts keep us going (and committed). They also enable us to accelerate our ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Confessions of a Snooze Addict - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Young KimI'll admit it. I am a recovering snooze addict. I was addicted to staying in bed, wrapped up in its warmth. But it was always temporary, and it was never enough. At first, I only hit the snooze button once. Next thing I knew, I was hitting that button at least ten times before getting out ...
Views: 1339(3 votes) - Confidence is a Colossal Key - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIt doesn’t matter how you look, how your hair turns out, what the tape measure tells you or how many compliments you receive…it’s all about your personal confidence on any said day and how you feel on the inside that predicts your actions on the outside. Your inner workings and your internal ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Conflicting Thoughts May Weaken and Destroy You - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita SaviucYou’re sitting in your bed and contemplating about your life, about the ups and about the downs. You say it’s time for a change, you say it’s time for you to make something of yourself and you really believe it’s possible. In fact you will start changing your life starting tomorrow. Tomorrow ...
Views: 3067(1 vote) - Consistently Outperform Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jack SingerAdd Sales TRIUMPHS Model to Your Selling Skills Repertoire Susan has been doing well in her sales career for many years. She understands how to make cold calls, how to follow up on leads and referrals and how to offer excellent customer service. Yet, she’s amazed at how much ...
Views: 2023(1 vote) - Controlling your inner critic - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Paula PaganoHave you ever noticed that there appears to be more than one person inside your head? There’s you and then there’s this other voice observing everything you’re doing and sometimes that voice does not have good things to say. EXAMPLE: I have been in the real estate business for over ...
Views: 824(3 votes) - Create Your Day - Your Success is Only One Decision Away - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Bob CrawfordLearning to create your day can have a profound impact on the ease at which you manifest your goals and dreams. You can improve the very quality of your day, simply by deciding to. This may surprise you but you are the one who is really in control of how you perceive your day. So, are you having ...
Views: 1544(6 votes) - Creating Greater Harmony in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyPaying specific attention to the order, aesthetics, and positive sentiments integral to decorating any area according to Feng Shui principles, makes every day special. The purpose of Feng Shui, an ancient art of creating harmony in your environment, is to help you live a balanced and pleasant ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Daily Cleaning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasBefore we even realize we need to clean, we have to recognize something is dirty. We see or feel the dirt and grime and we know we have put off cleaning long enough. We can look and know, in just a glance, what we need to clean. When we put off cleaning these things, dirt and grime begins to ...
Views: 1308(3 votes) - Defending Stupid - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Grace KerinaI was minding my own business recently when someone close to me called me stupid. I’d lapsed into ignorance, slipped up, made a mistake, forgotten something important – because I’d been distracted by something more interesting. I’d chosen wonder over logic. I haven’t had much experience with ...
Views: 3267(1 vote) - Delayed Gratification - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Ted CiubaDelayed gratification. That's a phrase that few people like to hear—we are the "give it to me and give it to me now" generation. Literally, we don't often think along the terms of "grow” rich. We want to start a business and have it do what Google did. Everybody wants that. But can you plan on ...
Views: 1714(2 votes) - Detox Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Tina TessinaMany of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on you, and how to handle ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - DEVELOPING THE PROPER MENTAL ATTITUDE - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsSuccess is in the blood. There are men whom fate can never keep down they march forward in a jaunty manner, and take by divine right the best of everything that the earth affords. But their success is not attained by means of the Samuel Smiles-Connecticut policy. They do not lie in wait, nor ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Developing your creative genius and live an extraordinary life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Michelle SearsYes YOUR creative genius. I can almost bet that you're more creative then you give yourself credit for. You have genius within you, you're just not tapping into it. So I'm going to help you discover, develop and maintain your creative genius. Let's get started. First of all, you have to ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Did You Hear Me? - Changing Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Vickie GriffithVerizon Wireless aired a commercial where a gentleman was walking about asking the caller on his cell phone “Can you hear me now?” It became a joke, when communication was disrupted or someone was not listening. Listen……….. What do you hear? The fan of the furnace, the chatter of your ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Did You Know that Having ADHD is Like Having Super Powers? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparSummer movie blockbusters are upon us and local theaters are showcasing another season of superhero action flicks. Raising two sons, I have watched my share of superhero movies - from Star Wars to Spiderman - and confess that I know quite a bit about superheroes – the struggles that led them to ...
Views: 3687(2 votes) - Discover Your Hidden Innovation And Entrepreneurship. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveen benBusiness Entrepreneurship is undertaking, risk, and responsibility. It requires the elements of, curiosity, and adventure. Business Entrepreneurship is undertaking risk and responsibility. It requires the elements of curiosity and adventure. In the childhood, you are curious about, each ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Do We Teach People How to Treat Us? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWe can teach others how to treat us, but others also reflect to us how we treat ourselves (self-value), which is often a more subtle dynamic. Do you see how this creates a loop? Let’s bypass childhood and more extreme scenarios, as both of those are different conversations. Let’s consider ...
Views: 2197(4 votes) - Do what you love and love what you do - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Michelle AinslieOne of my greatest joys is helping people make their dreams come true. There's just something purely magical about the sparkle in their eyes when they are doing what they love. I think it resonates so loudly with me because I know how they feel. Only recently did I have the courage to work ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - Do You Compare Yourself to Other People? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Steven BurnsOne of the most intriguing patterns that most people do at some stage is to look at someone else, (usually someone who they think is wonderful, good looking and successful) compare them to themselves and start listing all the reasons why they are better than them and why there is no point in ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - Do You Need A Counselor or a Coach? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Lita PernaIn the movie, Forrest Gump, Forrest quotes his mother, who said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get." I don't know about you, but I'd like to have some idea about what I'm going to get. Life is rarely as sweet as a box of chocolates, and it can be a ...
Views: 1122(3 votes) - Do You Need a Good Slap! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from David SamuelLet me tell you what frustrates me. The frustration comes from my own limitation to help people in a certain position, I simply do not know how to get this type of person past the point they are stuck at. This is not to say I do not know how to fix the problem, because I have a pretty good ...
Views: 2413(2 votes) - Do You Want To Make Every Moment Worth It? A daily attitude adjustment - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerGoals – what is their purpose? Are they something: - we’re “supposed-to-write” to be successful? - to check off the list and move on to the next? - to keep us on track? - to help us stretch ourselves to learn, grow, and develop new skills and talents? - to help others, or to improve ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Do Your Emotions Rule Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Laura NashWe all go through times of emotional suffering. Some of us run from our emotions, while others cling to them for an unhealthy period of time. But for many of us the thought never occurs that we have the tools to overcome this suffering, or we simply don't know how to use those tools. Let's look ...
Views: 2501(1 vote)