Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Life Transitions Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Life Transitions". If you have expertise in Life Transitions 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
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Three Urgent Life Lessons - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Joe VitaleAs I write this, my mother is dying. She is in pain, looks horrible, and cries out a lot. It shakes me to the core to see her this way. She’s beyond recovery with any of the healers or healing I know. My father, 86 and going strong, is her basic caretaker. He has refused most offers of help. ...
Views: 1636 - You had me at hello: telephone skills to keep them coming back! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Rita RockerEver heard a cranky, indiferent voice on the other end of the line? Whoa! “Excuse me for calling! I was seeking a new service provider but it looks like you are not it!” How many times does that happen? Relationships and business are lost every day due to poor phone manners, because the receiver ...
Views: 1970 - Studying The Insight - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Christina XioThe word psychology derived from the Greek word ‘psyche’, its meanings is ‘soul’ or‘mind’. Andlogos mean “word”. Psychology is a field that studies the human mind and behavior as well.The first experimental psychology lab established by Wilhelm Wundt in Germany, in 1879.It seeks to understand ...
Views: 1466 - When nothing else seems to work, consider going big! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Jimmy RoosI recently read a real-life story about a woman who had been looking for love for a long-long time, with no success. I recently read a real-life story about a woman who had been looking for love for a long-long time, with no success. She had been on all kinds of dating programs including ...
Views: 2511 - Contemplating Career Changes - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Susan Commander SamakowThere is no doubt we are living in an economy that is more like a roller coaster than smooth sailing. If you find yourself in a position where you want to change jobs or careers or have to change jobs or careers here are some things to take into consideration. Financial Concerns Do I have ...
Views: 1962 - Producing Transitions Coming from Cement to help Abstract Facilitates Reply to Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from sturat mikeThe essence a good mathematics system will be to make it possible for each and every pupil to formulate an excellent foundation around quantity aspects, number perception, put benefit in addition to fundamental math concepts procedures. Response to Assistance (RTI) is really a multi-tier ...
Views: 1192 - Layoff Survival 101 - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Krista MitchellLosing your job is stressful, even traumatic. If you suspect an impending layoff and can stay one step ahead of the game, you are less likely to panic when the time comes. Even still, the first few weeks may feel like culture shock. The structure of your daily life has changed and may have left ...
Views: 1840 - Mindfulness: The Art of Cultivating Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Lynda Klauby Dr. Lynda Klau Undeniably, sooner or latter, we all have to deal with life’s realities—those hard surprises and “unknowns” that can literally change everything in less than a nanosecond. Imagine you’ve just been fired. Many of us would react to this situation in at least some of the ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - The Geography Of New Jersey - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christina XioIn the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States lies the famous state of New Jersey. Surrounding it from the north and east side is New York, while the south east and south sides are covered up by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west side lies Pennsylvania and all of the south ...
Views: 1722 - The Ultimate Multi Tasking Tool - Robotask 5.1 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Sammy Ray MondeAs you get more and more drawn to your favorite things to do in your computer, you’ll find yourself constricted in a way that you need help either from someone or from a friend. You may need to run programs simultaneously and a number of tasks all at one time. If only you could do attend to them ...
Views: 1938 - The Importance of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Susan McNeal VelasquezAs this new year comes out of the gate, my personal consulting work is bringing me aspects of life that can’t be fixed or figured out with a quick solution or a fast answer. Often, all that is appropriate is to just show up. Be there. Listen. First, hearing the details of what has happened ...
Views: 2064 - How To Use Your Personal Power To Change Your Life After Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Diane AdkinsIf your life isn't the way you want it to be, it's easy to blame circumstances or get depressed. That is especially true after going through a divorce. The truth is, though, that we have a lot more power in our own lives than we think. Our minds and hearts govern what kind of life each person ...
Views: 2595 - Healing from Sex Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from John Davis“It's important to talk about it. You raise awareness. But you can also prevent it (child abuse) by not letting it be a secret.”~Chris Witty I am always amazed at the number of victims of sexual abuse that I encounter in my private sessions. Not one day of sessions goes by that does not ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - 3 Ways a Life Coach Can Help You Turn Your Life Around - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Nea Joy JusticeSo you want to turn your life around, but time is soaring by and you're not soaring anywhere. This exact scenario is what leads most people to life coaching. There is a wealth of information available in self-help books and videos, on personal development blogs and web sites; as well as, ...
Views: 2094 - Jobs worth? A tribute to Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mark EyreIt isn't often that I write a tribute to someone who has died, but I found that I was affected by the sad death of Steve Jobs. Death sometimes has that impact on me, particularly if it was someone I saw as brilliant. Michael Jackson was the last occasion where this happened. But it is ...
Views: 1867 - Growing up – maturity or obscurity? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Mark EyreI am writing this article eight months after becoming a father for the first time. This is my first encounter with fatherhood, having come on board later in my life than most people do. However, seeing Simon for the first time was wonderful, and leads to many different questions I now think ...
Views: 1860 - How To Get Through The Holidays With Your Ex - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersThe holidays are a difficult time for many. They are the time of the year that more abuse and crimes against loved ones occur. How can we get through the holidays with as little stress as possible, when our children and families are split up? Remember today is a gift that is why it is called ...
Views: 1860 - Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Matt KinsellaSelf improvement, and generally improving your life is something we should all be doing at most stages in our life. No matter how well I am doing, at no point have I ever thought "I've made it". You should always be thinking: How can you improve your life? Fifteen years ago I was in a hostel ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Healing Your Hungry Heart: recovering from your eating disorder; excerpt from Chapter 4: how do I begin recovery? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joanna PoppinkHow Do I Begin Recovery? “What will open the door is daily awareness and attention.” --Krishnamurti ……Was this my starting point? I certainly thought so. But I had already chosen these people to be in my life. I created the opportunity for those events to happen long before I knew ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Be Yourself, Everybody Else is Taken - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Sandra AddaeThe world is changing and so are the people in it. When life used to feature such simplicity, we have moved into an era were simplicity is a thing of the past on the outside of our characters, and an alter ego has a central role in our lives. At what point have we stopped being authentic and at ...
Views: 3048 - Veterans: take advantage of job search avenues employers utilize most - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from kathryn marionAs we prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day, our government and the Labor Department push to create jobs and employ our military men and women. This is one issue that even politicians can get behind, but the implementation of this task has been challenging as America still struggles in the ...
Views: 1249 - Veterans: how to demonstrate the job skills employers seek most - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from kathryn marionVeteran's Day is not the only day to think about our service men and women who are making the transition from armed services to corporate America. If you are one of these many returning soldiers making the transition into the civilian workforce, what are the qualities employers are ...
Views: 1102 - New Energy-Old Energy - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroNew Energy-Old Energy Are you in a space where confusion seems to rule lately? Has something ended in your life, or needs to end, and you’re just not sure what to think or where to turn? The Universal energy of last week was very powerful with the full moon on Thursday and then 11-11-11 ...
Views: 1386 - Oil or Water Based Paints? Know Which Paint Fits Your Requirements - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Wilson TreavorAn important point while considering painting your home or office is the type of paint. A majority of paint manufacturers offer two basic types of paints, these are oil based or water based paints. Both these paints when applied on surfaces can bring out astonishing results. To make this work ...
Views: 1608 - Are You in Drive or Reverse? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you traveling through life or are you on a journey? Are you looking forward or at the past? Your answers reveal a lot about the direction you’re going in and what kind of experiences you’ll have. Maybe you can relate… It was a major life change for me to move from New York City to my ...
Views: 1594 - The Challenge for Returning Veterans - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from William CottringerThe Challenge for Returning Veterans By Bill Cottringer Veterans Day is a day we can all be thankful for the men and women who generously and unselfishly served our country, past and present and some with their lives, to keep the rest of us safe and secure in the freedom we cherish. ...
Views: 2019 - Being True to Me - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Be brave enough to live creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. You cannot get there by bus, only by hard work, risking and by not quite knowing what you are doing. What you ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Creating Space for Change - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparLife is constantly changing. A reality which can be difficult for people with ADHD who often struggle with making changes, especially when they are unexpected. In order to make change more successful it is not enough to know what we want to change or even what is motivating us to change. We need ...
Views: 2222 - New Beginnings - Just Moved Back To Seattle - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierNew beginnings are happening here and now for me since I just moved back to Seattle from Saugerties, NY. This is a new season in my life as I received what I needed for my growth and healing these past three years of living in the Catskill Mountains. In fact everyday is a new day, a new ...
Views: 1281 - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jake TuschinskiWith change comes leaving behind the old and stepping into a new beginning. An ending is what makes the beginning possible. After all, that is the order of things isn’t it? Leaves change and fall from the trees in the autumn only to reemerge in the spring. One day everything seems to be ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - The Wordallogic Oct 19, 2011 - How Do You Answer Cancer? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Aleasa Word*Commentary is not meant to substitute for professional advice. Any attempt to reprint, duplicate or use text used herein without expressed written permission is a violation of the law. How Do You Answer Cancer? - October 19, 2011 -Author, Aleasa M. Word Walking into the room, ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - Droppings Off as a Vital Part in the Universal Cycle of Change - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Hannu PirilaThe Universal Cycle of Change – the natural cycle that describes how everything in the whole universe evolves – has seven stages: 1. Creation – the starting point of every process of change. 2. Growth – the realization, the shape forming, of the creation. 3. Complexity to Maturity – ...
Views: 2285 - Responding to Change - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from David windleResponding to Change Keep your ship steady in choppy seas Change is an inevitable and necessary part of life. Even small changes can have a big impact, leading to feelings of anxiety and loss of control. Try these tips to help you stay happy during change. 1. Come home to your ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Give Yourself a Designated Study Space - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Clifford BlodgettSo, you've completed your college search and registered for your classes. The next step to succeeding in adult education is carving out a dedicated study space for yourself. Having a quiet place reserved exclusively for your studies means that your brain knows it's time to get down to business ...
Views: 1780 - All About Speed Dating, from a 10 year Speed Dating Expert - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayI have been a Speed Dating Coordinator since 2002 and have learned how this process can help singles expand their dating portfolio while having fun at the same time. I want to share this knowledge and provide a clear understanding of what to expect when attending a speed dating event, and how it ...
Views: 5901 - The Creativity Bone’s Connected to the Confidence Bone - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Judy WidenerHow was your day? We utter this question blithely every day, not realizing how monumental it is. Indeed, it’s the single most important question you’ll ever ask. We talk about life being short, but 80 years is really a long time. Life’s too long to fight evolution. When you have the ...
Views: 1499 - The Girl Who Traveled to Nowhere Fast - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleAt eight years old she was playing in large groups of friends, giggling with the other girls about which boy was the dorkiest. At 16 she was so fearless and quite the sassy teenage girl who stood strong for herself and her worth. When she was 24 she had these vivid visions of her amazing ...
Views: 1225 - Tipping the Applecart: Transforming in Our Changing World - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Natalie AmsdenNothing stands still in life. Change is constant, inevitable. As you read these words you are moving, growing, changing. This being the case you would think we humans might be more accustomed to the change process. Instead we often live in resistance, or even fierce opposition, to change, and ...
Views: 2519 - When A Crisis Strikes…People Helping People - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloMany times we tend to focus on the differences between us—and that causes all sorts of problems. If we focused on how much we have in common, it would be easier to understand each other and have compassion. The Dalai Lama said it so well when he stated we are humans sharing an experience on ...
Views: 1223 - When A Crisis Strikes…Judgment - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloIt is so easy to judge another person. We are conditioned to compare ourselves to others and therefore judge: are we better than them or are they better than us? What I discovered meeting hundreds of people is that we ALL have our difficult times. Sometimes I had prejudged someone while I was ...
Views: 1178 - Moving from a Corporate Staff to a Virtual One: Change your mindset and reach your goals with lightening speed. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleySo, you’ve left corporate America and struck out on your own. You are skilled, driven and ready to make your mark in the online world. And what could be easier- just hang out a shingle, toss up a website and fly ahead into untold wealth! Is this you? Or better yet, WAS this you? Because if ...
Views: 1211 - Making a Successful Career Transition - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Lesley RodriguezBy Allie Roth A successful technology consultant facing a mid-life search for meaning in his work goes back to school for a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is excited about building his family therapy practice An automotive detail engineer, bored and frustrated after twenty ...
Views: 1114 - Students with ADHD Anxiety: Help Ease the Transition Back to School - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAs the end of summer approaches, some students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder begin to dread the first day of school. They become anxious and worried without being able to pinpoint the reason. They get headaches or stomach aches at the mere thought of walking in the school ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Goals: Learning to Fly - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldSetting goals and then pursuing those goals with enthusiasm and joy is like learning how to fly. Taking that big leap to pursue your goals is exhilarating and scary at the same time. Imagine for a minute what a bird feels like when he makes that initial attempt at flying. The initial flight ...
Views: 1849 - The World Is Changing... Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Michele LandersThe world is changing at lightning speed. We know this and since everything is our mirror, I wonder how many of us are reflecting this change internally? Are we embracing new ways of doing, seeing and being in our world or is it the same old, same old? Are we waiting for our lives to change ...
Views: 1266 - Maturity is About Being True to Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Peter NichollsYou have reached your 50’s. You certainly aren’t old. The new 50 is the old 35, the new 60 is the old 40 and all of that stuff. You are not feeling any sense of decline. You are at the peak of your working career and getting many of the benefits of your hard work. Do you remember a younger ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Yes You Can Shift Your Emotions! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeScience is proving that we can truly shift our emotions. Here are some of the latest findings from the brain/body researchers. (These ideas are taken from 5 Life Energies: The Choice You Have in How Energy Shapes Your Life, © 2009. Visit www.YourLifeFromHere.com to learn more.) The Body is a ...
Views: 1881 - Need for Hiring a Professional House Cleaning Service Provider - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Cleaning ServiceWe understand that in today’s scenario, people are really occupied in their tight schedules and they don’t actually get time to think about the house cleaning task to be performed. It is very much required to do a thorough cleaning of the house. You can very well imagine that apart from looking ...
Views: 968 - Healing the Emotional Pain of a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Randi FineAn excerpt from upcoming 8/25/11 blog radio talk show "A Fine Time for Healing" If you’ve ever been in love, chances are that you have suffered the devastating feelings of at least one relationship break up. Immediately following the death of a love relationship, your heart is shattered. ...
Views: 1545 - From Vision to Reality - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Debbie IngleFeel the anticipation and sense the wisdom. Have you participated in a debriefing? If not, hang on tight. Accountability is about to enter your life and forever change how you choose to participate in your beautiful First Class Female life. A definition of debrief: to assess the results of an ...
Views: 1380