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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 21, 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: 2545(1 vote) - Choose Your Own Change During Financial Depression - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Chukwuemeka AgbataHealth and wealth are the two important and precious things that one would want all throughout his/her life. Losing all of the wealth that you have accumulated over years is depressing, you might even feel the end of your life has approached you at this financial loss. Choose your own change at ...
Views: 2542(2 votes) - Making Today’s Problem Tomorrow’s Joke: Finding Humor and Peace in Life’s Minor Crises - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Richard CarlsonMy daughters bought me a rock that says “Today’s crisis is tomorrow’s joke” engraved on it. I absolutely love it, and it’s displayed prominently in my home office. I look at it several times a day to remind me that while it’s certainly true that life is chock-full of dramas, it’s also true that ...
Views: 2542(4 votes) - Accepting What We Can’t Change & Embracing What We Can - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Sharon MikrutOne of my favorite quotes comes from Reinhold Niebuhr. He said “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” I think that most people have seen or heard this quote at some point in their lives. ...
Views: 2541(1 vote) - How to deal with a stubborn person - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to deal with a stubborn person Do you know someone who is stubborn and doesn’t change his opinion? How can you deal with a stubborn person? A stubborn person is one who refuses to change his mind about an idea, opinion, or an action that he wants to take, and refuses to give ...
Views: 2541 - Productivity & Efficiency Tips for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa Kyle"Productivity" has kind of a bad rep -- it smacks of automation and soullessness. But honestly, do you know of any successful creative person who isn't productive? By definition, successful talented people produce works in their chosen media. The cousin of productivity is efficiency -- which ...
Views: 2540(1 vote) - Definition: Personal Development - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteSelf-efficacy is an impression that one is capable of performing in a certain manner or attaining certain goals. It is a belief that one has the capabilities to execute the courses of actions required to manage prospective situations. Unlike efficacy, which is the power to produce an effect, ...
Views: 2539 - How to Regain Your Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBuilding self-confidence is one thing, getting your confidence back after a personal or professional calamity is a substantially different situation. FORGIVE YOURSELF Whatever experience or situation that caused you to lose your confidence needn’t have been your fault for you to be ...
Views: 2539(4 votes) - How To Talk To Random Strangers In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to know how to talk to random strangers? Then this article is for you. I'll share with you 3 simple steps to easily start a conversation with someone you've never met before. Barring liquid courage (which gets you into trouble more often than not), find out what other options you have ...
Views: 2538 - Ways To Motivate Employees: 3 Employee Motivation Techniques That Are Proven To Work - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to know the most effective ways to motivate employees? This article reveals some of the most powerful employee motivation techniques that have been proven to work for reputable companies. But first, why motivate? Well, everyone could use a little inspiration or a “driving force” to ...
Views: 2538 - 7 Surprising Reasons Why Your Life Is Boring - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongAs sure as you can go to the doctor and get a prescription, you can get a life that’s not fulfilling. If your life is boring, here are some surprising reasons why. It’s possible to consistently choose habits, designed to do nothing but keep you in a boring life. These are your prescription life ...
Views: 2537 - Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickMost of my life I have been considered a “highly emotional person,” one of those strange ones that could be driven to tears by a commercial. It became a family joke to see what would make me cry when watching television. My sensitivity became part of my personality and I accepted ...
Views: 2536(1 vote) - ***Is Your Voice Telling on You? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHaving worked with the speaking voice for more than 25 years, I have heard them all. What does your voice say about you? Does it say you are weak or strong? Does it say that you are soft-spoken or too loud? Does it say that you speak in a monotone or does it exude color, life and emotion? Do ...
Views: 2535(1 vote) - Success Benefits From Creative Visualization Techniques and Step by Step How to Visualize Your Success and Positively Affect the World Around YOu - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2021 from Leon EdwardCreative visualization is the practice of attempting to alter your thoughts in order to positively affect the world around you. There are many ways that this can be done but the basic principle is usually the same. The purpose is to improve one's surroundings via positive thinking. While ...
Views: 2535(3 votes) - When Others Put You Second - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhat do you do when others think they are more important than you? How do you deal with people who always put themselves first? It seems like there is always someone who believes they deserve more than others. It is not just that they put themselves first, but it is that they put you second. ...
Views: 2528 - ***How to Tap the Full Potential of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking voices come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And, while you can attribute your vocal apparatus to genes, it is not just your genetic makeup that entirely determines the quality of your speaking voice. Your environment helps shape the sound of your voice as well. If you study ...
Views: 2524 - Overcoming Fear of Rejection - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Rebecca MatiasOvercoming Fear of Rejection The fear of rejection is one of the most deep-seated terrors for many of us. Every person on this planet can recall a time where he or she felt unappreciated, misunderstood, challenged, or just outright rejected. This feeling is so awful that we begin to avoid any ...
Views: 2517(2 votes) - The 3 Levels Of Personal Development To Live Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallSo having come to this website, you are probably wondering what personal development is exactly? What does personal development mean and how does it work? Because “personal development” is a very abstract and general phrase…If we are going to develop ourselves and our lives…where do we ...
Views: 2517 - Learning to Jump over Life's Hurdles - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairSome hurdles that we run up to in life are higher than others. In track, there is the sprint, the low hurdles, and then the high hurdles. We all confront similar situations every day. Sometimes life's a breeze and we sprint right on along. Sometimes we hit the low hurdles and we have to figure ...
Views: 2516 - Awaken the Genie Within - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAncient lore tells us that there’s a magical Genie who lives in a lamp and that the person who possesses that lamp has the power to invoke wishes and desires beyond our wildest dreams. If I told you that Genie lives in you, would you believe me? Maybe not. But if I told you that there was ...
Views: 2515(1 vote) - How To Get Inner Peace Of Mind In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to get inner peace of mind is possible for anyone. It doesn’t matter if you have a violent past that you can’t seem to shake, or a tragic history that has been haunting you for years. Who you were has nothing to do with who you can be. And if you're having negative thoughts ...
Views: 2514 - How To Change A Bad Attitude In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to change a bad attitude, then this article is right up your alley. Everyone has, at one point or another, come to a conclusion that they need to do something about their life. More often than not, that decision involves getting rid of a few bad habits here and there. ...
Views: 2510 - Showers of Blessings - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Frances LucasAs we go through our daily lives, we may not always see the blessings we have around us. We are too busy; we are deep in thought or just carrying on with our regular routines. However, we all have many blessings every day and if we aren’t careful, the day could pass and we could miss ...
Views: 2510(1 vote) - 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: 2507(1 vote) - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART ONE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFear. Anxiety. Butterflies. Worry. Despite all our talents, creative people are susceptible to a smorgasbord of fears. Even Oscar and Grammy winners deal with stage fright. Pulitzer prizewinners sometimes go underground, ceasing to write another word for fear of not repeating their earlier ...
Views: 2501(2 votes) - How To Make Someone Love You In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeThere is no potion in the world that can make someone love you (at least, not in the way you want). But there are other ways by which you can make someone fall genuinely in love with you - ways that have nothing to do with the supernatural, and everything to do with yourself and what you ...
Views: 2501 - Learning to Develop an Intense Focus - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairBecoming side tracked is a part of life, and while this can be a serious problem when we want to complete some important task, distraction is simply a fact of life. It is important to learn how to deal with distraction and keep your focus so that you can finish the job you set out to do in the ...
Views: 2501 - Pleasing Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniCan you imagine a life where you only said yes to things that you really wanted to do? I’m talking about truly only doing the things you want to do. This means you never go to any affair out of obligation. You never did another favor for someone unless you really wanted to. You could ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - ***When the Caller Asks to Speak to Your Mother - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI hear it time and time again. Women emailing me or phoning to ask me what they can do about their childlike voice, wondering if it is possible to change that sound. Absolutely. You have a voice inside of you that sounds more mature and can even improve with age no matter how old you are. ...
Views: 2500(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: 2499(1 vote) - Are you a Perfectionist? PART TWO: Ways to Overcome Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTo truly conquer perfectionism requires a complete overhaul in how you view yourself and others. It may require professional counseling. But rest assured that right here and now, there are some concrete things you can do to alleviate the pain of being a perfectionist. The first step in ...
Views: 2496(3 votes) - Be Grateful - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 1: Be Grateful Think of, and make a list of, all that already exists in your life for which you can feel grateful. Read this list daily for at least 90 days. Add to the list each time you think of something else for which you can feel grateful. Gratitude and love initiate the ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - Britain's Next Top Coach - Free Seminar - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Ian BanyardBecause you are someone involved in the coaching, self-help and personal development market, you may want to be a part of an exciting new competition we have just launched. Britain's Next Top Coach is a competition designed to find the most exciting, inspirational and talented individuals ...
Views: 2496 - Feeling Grateful - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Alvah ParkerHow many times were you asked as a kid, "What are you thankful for?" You probably got that question frequently around Thanksgiving. Being a good child when I was asked I always answered it in the expected way without much thought or passion. My list always had my parents and teachers first ...
Views: 2495(1 vote) - Getting Off Track? Five Tips on How to Lead a Stress-Free Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Patricia ClappI read an interesting blog today by the author of Little Things Matter. Each day, a post is written about the daily rituals we do to help or hinder our personal development. Funny thing is, so many thing that Todd Smith writes about seems so obvious, yet we neglect to do this little things day ...
Views: 2495(2 votes) - Putting the Broken Humpty-Dumpty Narcissist Back Together - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Positive feelings (about oneself or pertaining to one's accomplishments, assets, etc.) – are never gained merely through conscious endeavor. They are the outcome of insight. A cognitive component (factual knowledge regarding ...
Views: 2494 - Self Improvement? No Need! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Willie HortonYou don’t need self improvement. You’re perfect all ready – you just need to realize it. Some aficionados of personal development might call the process ‘self-realization’ – a big word (two actually) for something that is within every single person’s reach. There’s little pointing in ...
Views: 2493(1 vote) - Creating Your Personal Puzzle of Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Cindy .Holbrook"We are one big family of people, trying to make our way through the unfolding puzzle of life." Sara Paddison For thousands of years people have been attempting to solve the puzzle of life. The problem is that there is not one solution. Each of us has our own unique puzzle to solve. Your ...
Views: 2492(1 vote) - Stop Doing These 7 Things Forever! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipThere are some things in our lives that we just need to stop doing. They aren’t good for us and they mess with our mindset. I don’t know about you, but I have found that some things I have done for so long that I just do them without thinking. Yet, some of those same things are just ruts ...
Views: 2492(1 vote) - How To Motivate Employees: 3 Powerful Tips To Ignite Your Employees’ Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you know how to motivate employees, you could take your company’s earnings and reputation on a whole new level of success anytime. Here are some effective employee motivation techniques to help you get started on the right path. Tip # 1 On How To Motivate Employees: Never Use Negative ...
Views: 2491(3 votes) - Improve Listening Skills: 3 Simple Tips To Listen Effectively For Better Communication - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Michael LeeThere’s a big difference between listening and hearing. Hearing is just letting sound pass through your ears. Listening, on the other hand, requires you to understand what you are hearing. Unfortunately, people have grown indifferent to conversations, letting words slip by without really ...
Views: 2489 - What's Your Dharma? What's Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Lissa CoffeyThe Mayan Calendar comes to a close, and many predict the end of times. But I see that 2012 is a year that promises change, new beginnings, a shift in thinking. We are moving away from the information age, and moving towards an inspiration age. And as we are transitioning our behaviors from ...
Views: 2489(2 votes) - Fear of Imperfection - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Vivien McKnight“The forest would be sad if only the birds that sang best, sang.” - Unknown To feel imperfect: to feel deficient or faulty in some way There are many, many reasons why people don’t move forward with their lives and, for the most part it, comes down to fear of something. The fear of not ...
Views: 2488 - How To Accept Differences - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferPerception is far more important than reality. My seventeen year-old son James and I were talking about playing tennis this weekend and our focus went to how it feels to hit a tennis ball with the racquet. I described it as similar to swinging a badminton racquet with the strings and the ...
Views: 2487(3 votes) - 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: 2486 - Personal Responsibility...Now That Hurts! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Dwayne KlassenTaking Personal responsibility for your life may may sound rather simplistic and obvious, but very few people delve deep into its true meaning. It is was what caused me to have my "aha" moment. It was the catalyst for my rebirth, and my awakening that created the idea for my book and brand, ...
Views: 2482(2 votes) - How a Success Business Mindset can make all the Difference in Achieving your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWe all desire to have success in our lives. Whether it’s in the realm of family life, love or business and careers, we all strive to achieve the best of what we are capable of achieving. We all know just how important hard work is in achieving that success, but gaining inspiration from the great ...
Views: 2480(10 votes) - 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: 2478 - THE INFINITE POTENT STREAM OF PRANA ENERGY IS MEANT FOR US - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe more one’s bodily electricity augments to that extent one becomes more radiant, beautiful, active, zestful, full of aura and talented. The immunity power of body against diseases and brain’s subtle vision, farsightedness and wisdom is dependent on this human electricity. Ordinarily ...
Views: 2478 - PUTTING THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY MOVEMENT IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from William CottringerPUTTING THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY MOVEMENT IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE “Happiness is not a goal, but rather it’s a byproduct.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt. This quote by Eleanor Roosevelt puts a lot of things in proper perspective, especially the popular movements for change driven by the mass media ...
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