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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 Discipline Of Reading - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Brian TracySome things in life are optional, and some things in life are mandatory. Taking your next vacation to the Caribbean is optional. Building a personal library and becoming an excellent reader is mandatory. It is no longer something you can choose to do or not do. It is absolutely essential and ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - The Simple Power Of Naikan - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Mary RosendaleNaikan: Ouch. It wasn’t the news anyone would want to hear. My client had been embroiled in major domestic turmoil for weeks. Her husband was uncommunicative and had taken to sitting in front of the TV nursing a bottle of scotch every night. She was on the point of taking the kids and ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Powerful Self Expression - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraThe power of language, and its workings on my sub-conscious mind, never ceases to amaze me. Words have feelings and emotions attached to them, by our association. When I say the word MOTHER, every single one of you experienced a different feeling and emotion. Your subconscious received that ...
Views: 1367 - Anyway, Who Is This Inner Critic? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraThat is it! I have had enough... and who is this Inner Critic person anyhow? I do not even remember the day when I originally put that character on my personal management team. Then, to top it all off, as well as insidiously positioning itself as my second in command, I find that much of its ...
Views: 1373 - 40 Winks To Clarity And To A Better You - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Christine LaureanoOn March 16, 2008, 60 Minutes ran a segment on sleep call The Science of Sleep; it explains what can happen if we don’t get enough. This really made me think. In our lives, we focus on our careers, our families and our many endeavors first. We realize that we put ourselves last. We know we need ...
Views: 736 - Values: What Are They Really? - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Joanna SherwellThere is much use of the word ‘values’ in the personal development industry. It flies around as often as the word ‘coffee’. But on speaking to people who are just beginning their journey into self development, or others who are not qualified as coaches or NLP ...
Views: 912 - Taking risks - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Douglas Eby"Courage means feeling the fear and doing it anyway." One of the major themes that keeps showing up in material about personal development and increasing creativity is the idea of risk-taking. The possible consequences are what may hold us back: whether it's the frowns of that teacher when ...
Views: 943 - The Best Guitar - Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Jim PharisWhat's the best guitar for me? This is one of the most common questions beginning students ask. What causes someone to have a preference for one guitar over another? For many beginning players the way the guitar looks is of more importance than any other factor. Think about it. Every sighted ...
Views: 1115 - Giving Your Fears Time Off - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Christine LaureanoFacing your fears can make you stronger. What about this statement is true for you? When you have faced a fear, how did you feel? Looking deeper into what you fear and working passed that fear may bring about tremendous shifts in you. We have a tendency to let fear grip us and sometimes ...
Views: 606 - How To Clean And Polish Stained Glass - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Maureen SummyIt is important to clean and polish your stained glass to remove any tarnish or residue from the solder seams and capture the deep luster stained glass should have. For proper cleaning and polishing you will need finishing compound and polish. Finishing compound will remove tarnish and residue ...
Views: 4096 - Acknowledgments Are Simple Acts Of Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Christine LaureanoWhat inspires you...a smile from a stranger, watching someone being kind to another person, a co-worker receiving accolades for a project well done, or a parent giving their child hugs and kisses just because. Acknowledgements are fuel for empowerment! How do you feel when someone ...
Views: 700 - Develop Your Self, Voice And Mind To Benefit Your Life In General - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Leon EdwardYou need to develop both your self and your voice to get the most value for your life. This is of most benefit for people who want to take control of their lives. As individuals, we can control our egos and our inner "self-talk" so that we can make careful decisions and are not controlled by ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - Use These Five Methods To Find Personal Growth and be More Successful Through Reading - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Leon EdwardIf you haven't picked up a book lately, you might be surprised to find how much you can learn through reading. You can start a new life with the proper knowledge, if you just pick it up. If you want to succeed, take some time to read. What you can learn is amazing. Let's take a look at how it ...
Views: 1038 - Understanding Your Personality Type: Dominant, Demanding, Determined Doer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christina WileyAre you aggressive, assertive good at solving problems and like to be in control? If so, your personality type is likely that of the Determined Doer. The dominant personality type is persistent and focused on goals. If you fall into this category, you are good at making decisions and following ...
Views: 8569 - Shortcuts to Success - Blinding Flash of the Obvious - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Denise PedersonWhen I’m talking about what it is that a coach does, I use a short little narrative that never fails to get someone’s interest and attention. That’s because it makes for a very big BFO – Blinding Flash of the Obvious. What makes it a BFO is that it really is so very ...
Views: 957 - You Are a Work In Progress - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Dr. Robert AnthonyHow are you living? How do you treat yourself? Do you keep your promises you make to yourself? Do you use positive self-talk? Do you feel as though you are your Authentic Self most of the time, or are you living a dual life? Behaving as you believe others want you to? Let’s say that ...
Views: 1976 - Child Safety and Personal Development?Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Joyce JacksonWhat on earth is a child safety expert doing on a self growth and personal improvement site? What does child safety have to do with personal improvement? Everything! We know that confident kids have an advantage. We know that kids that stand a little taller, walk a little straighter with ...
Views: 574 - The PMA Technique: Finally! A Breakthrough for Visionaries and Go Getters! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Jacob KorthuisA New Human Awareness Transforming our inner drives and belief systems is the key to revolutionizing our personal reflections regarding health, self-improvement, relationships and behavior. For too long, we were not aware enough of the power and value of our inner environment and especially how ...
Views: 3036 - How Likeable Are You? Your Smile Says A Lot - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengOne key area of personal development -- distinct from most other key areas -- that can sometimes be hard to improve is "likeability". But just what is likeability? This is simply the extent to which we are liked because people feel (real or perceived) that we are emotionally open and honest ...
Views: 1019 - 7 Step Guide To Feeling Crappy About Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Steve ErreyA lot of people feel crappy about who they are, where they are and what they've got. If you want the same results, here's how to do it: 1. Take criticism personally. When someone tells you that you've done something wrong, that a piece of work isn't up to scratch, that you look tired, that you ...
Views: 737 - Obama Gets It - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockFor seven years, congress has done relatively little regarding the very serious problems we face, such as a failing economy for the middle class, a war that we are bogged down in and where we are at the mercy of powerless Iraqi government that sides with Iran, a looming social security crisis, ...
Views: 606 - How To Master Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Rae-ann Wood-SchatzProcrastination… We all do it to some degree. The question is: “How much does it have to hurt before you are willing to do something about it?” In the Webster’s Dictionary the definition of procrastination is: “To put off doing something, especially out of ...
Views: 2429(2 votes) - Impact The Changes You Make Have On Attracting Women - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Thadddeus FergusonWhile success with women can and many times does happen overnight, you can’t expect the changes you make to have an immediate impact. For instance, expanding your social circle and activities does increase the amount of women you come into contact with increasing your chance for success in ...
Views: 700 - Is Your Belief Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Lisa WillardWhatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." Napolean Hill. Is your life fulfilling, rewarding. Do you have the satisfying career that provides you with success, happiness, freedom you so much deserve? If you answered no, let’s take a look at the reason. I want to ask you ...
Views: 954 - The Emerging Popularity Of Cognitive-Behavorial Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from James KrehbielCognitive-behavioral therapy is currently receiving a significant degree of attention as the treatment of choice for individuals needing assistance with a variety of psychological disorders. It is a structured, pragmatic approach to dealing with problems and is appealing to those seeking ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Sexy Panties Can Be Worn Whatever Your Body Shape - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Amanda CotterillToday, sexy panties are considered a basic staple of most women's wardrobes. From sexy thongs and g-strings to bikinis, women's underwear today offers many choices. However, this was not always the case. Provided here is a brief guide to sexy panties through the ages. Loincloths The loincloth ...
Views: 2056 - How To Fight Your Fears And Anxiety And How To Bring Happiness Into Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Andrea BaljakHow to fight your fears, frustrations and phobias? Did you ever think about how life does not always run smoothly and many a step taken with the best intentions in the world does not turn out as well as expected! Even under ideal conditions, in the midst of our modern social and economic ...
Views: 1335 - Three Steps Basic Posture - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Adrian KerteszThree Step Basic Posture is a synthesis of many years of practice of oriental disciplines (Aikido, Taichi, Zen) Makes centering process at your "Hara" easy, steady and strong and creates harmony within yourself. Practicing only one of these steps is incomplete. All three enables practitioner to ...
Views: 2332 - Personal Development And Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Dominic TayWarning: Smoking is bad for your health. This sinister-sounding caveat adorns practically every pack and box of cigarettes that’s sold in bold letters that is quite difficult to miss. Sometimes it makes me wonder why, if indeed it is true that smoking is unhealthy, then why are cigarettes ...
Views: 1521 - So Educated, But So Stupid. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Craig HarperIf the Personal Development movement and it's ever-expanding range of offerings (books, programs, seminars, CD's, Gurus) was in fact proving to be an effective resource in helping humanity pull itself out of it's collective crap, then globally we should be seeing things improving by the day. ...
Views: 1126 - Power - What Good Is It? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Steve GillmanWe all want power, although not everyone freely admits it. It is common to think what one would do if he or she was a king or the president. We imagine that we would do good things; better than what is being done now. We think of power in personal terms too, as when we imagine that enough money ...
Views: 505 - If I Can, You Can - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Tracy WoolleyIt’s was July 2005 when I decided to change my life completely and work full time at my passion of photography. In that time I have attracted many more wonderful things into my life than I ever thought possible. I have won awards for my photography nationally and internationally and my ‘online’ ...
Views: 847 - Why Am I Here? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Paul KeeneAt one time or another, and in one way or another, we have all asked ourselves these questions. "Why am I here? What, if anything, am I supposed to be doing? Is there a purpose I am suppose to fulfill?" Until we arrive at answers to such questions, our life seems to hold little, or no meaning. ...
Views: 4480 - Do You Have A Speculative And Intelligent Personality - And What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOur personalities, it could be said, fall into six categories: Faithful, greedy, hateful, deluded, speculative and intelligent, and if we tend toward the speculative and intelligent, it’s a good bet that our spiritual life will progress in fits and starts because we outsmart ourselves. The ...
Views: 1393 - Sell That SUV? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhat exactly are we supposed to do? We hear about change all the time, but instead of motivating us to do something, our politicians only know how to complain - with few real solutions. I'm afraid that it is up to us to make the moves, not our politicians. But make what moves? This is where we ...
Views: 760 - How To Deal With Difficult People - Convert Difficult People To Friends - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Michael LeeHave you ever met people who criticize or blame you, even for the smallest reasons? They’re the ones who always find faults in whatever you do, but never acknowledges any good deeds you’ve done. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to deal with difficult people, then this article ...
Views: 564 - Remembering Long Lists - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from sheila MulrennanFind it difficult to memorise long lists without forgetting essential elements? It is a common problem, yet one that can be easily combated by the use of simplistic memory training. People learn by association, which is why young children learn the alphabet by use of recognition ie A- Annie ...
Views: 645 - Covert Influence - The Covert Magic Button to Influence People And Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Michael LeeWant to know a powerful covert influence tool that allows you to get anything you want - through your own acts or by subconsciously commanding others to render it to you? It does not take a magician or hypnotist to do it. Even an ordinary individual has the capacity to achieve this covert ...
Views: 1209 - 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: 2148 - The Goal - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Brenda Farrar-EjemaiIt’s like reaching for something far away. If you keep on reaching and running without stopping, you will obtain what you are reaching for. Persevering, not quitting, but going after it with all your might, as though you have to have it; that’s the driving force. Don’t look at time as a ...
Views: 593 - The Art Of CinemaTherapy: What I've Learned From The Movies - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Dr. Noah Kersey, Ph.D.Growing up in the fifties and sixties, my two favorite things to do were to read comic books and go to the movies at a downtown theatre, which was long before we had video games, personal computers, or DVDs. I learned from comics that I wanted to be like the superheroes, especially ...
Views: 1412 - Fair Treatment For The Fair Haired - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Sandy DumontRecent research at California State University reveals that the fair-haired are rejected more often for jobs and paid less for top managerial positions. It has long been acknowledged that a dark suit conveys more authority than a lighter one. The same rule applies to hair. When two people are ...
Views: 1429 - Having A Winners Self-image - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Barry WomackFacts never stand in the way of a winner. The winner is the dreamer who understands how to turn their dreams into reality through thought, feelings, and actions. In order to have a winning self-image one must understand that the power of choice is in their hands. Thought ultimately controls ...
Views: 674 - How To Untangle Fishing Line — And Our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen I was just a little tyke, way before spin-cast type fishing reels, we had to put up with basket type reels. Instead of the line freely flowing from the end of the spining reel as it does now, it would unwind mechanically, a very inefficient method for bait casting though still used for ...
Views: 3348 - Inner Social Personality Development - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Anish AcharyaSome of the parts of our human make up include the pastoral self. This idyllic self often absorbs and helps us to manage individual reactions. When the emotions are challenged, the pastoral self steps in to help us cope with the stressful situations. We can expand this pastoral self by ...
Views: 980 - Give Sorrow More Than Words - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Gina SteppThe last decade has seen great strides in understanding some of the brain science behind emotions like sorrow and joy—at least of the mechanics. Using the latest technology, scientists can see what goes on materially in the brain when we have certain feelings, but there is still much more ...
Views: 822 - Book Review: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development. Personal Development is the general method used by a person who seeks to improve any or all aspects of their life through self-taught strategies, publicly available information, or techniques taught by experts. ...
Views: 829 - Book Review: Now, Discover Your Strengths - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development. Personal Development is the general method used by a person who seeks to improve any or all aspects of their life through self-taught strategies, publicly available information, or techniques taught by experts. ...
Views: 646 - Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Spencer JohnsonThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development. Personal Development is the general method used by a person who seeks to improve any or all aspects of their life through self-taught strategies, publicly available information, or techniques taught by ...
Views: 1410 - Book Review: How to Develop Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development. Personal Development is the general method used by a person who seeks to improve any or all aspects of their life through self-taught strategies, publicly available information, or techniques taught by experts. ...
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