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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- ***What Shapes Your Voice -- Environment or Genes? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSurprisingly, the answer to that question is actually your environment. While the innate quality of the speaking voice is something you inherit, there are numerous environmental factors that play a viable role in how you sound and speak. If you were raised in one of the southern states, it is ...
Views: 7625(1 vote) - Interrupting A Conversation Politely: How To Interrupt Without Being Rude - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Michael LeeIt is never easy finding yourself in a situation where you need to interrupt the conversation. Sometimes, your friends are talking among themselves and there is something you can't wait to tell them. Sometimes, others are dominating the conversation and you can't get a word in. Whatever it ...
Views: 7622 - Your Self-Talk Can Make You or Break You - Predicting a Negative Outcome and Overgeneralizing - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteSince your self-talk affects everything about your life, what you learn in this article is crucial to your growth toward high self-confidence. Have you ever said any of these to yourself? • I can’t do it. • I’m so stupid! I can’t do anything right. • I’m afraid to speak up at ...
Views: 7604 - Why It Is So Important To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we speak of love, we think of others and what they mean to us; we think of those we love. We do not, however, delve into what we think of ourselves and if we love the most important person to us, ourselves. Love, when given to ourselves, has the power to erase doubt, self-loathing, ...
Views: 7583(2 votes) - How To Develop A Magnetic Personality In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeLearning how to develop a magnetic personality is very advantageous - whether in your business, career or relationships. It makes you stand out from the rest of the stereotypes out there, and people won’t be able to keep themselves from coming to you. Below are 3 simple steps on how to ...
Views: 7528 - 7 Steps For Overcoming Personal Resistance To Change - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Afsaneh Noori1. Allow yourself to feel your emotions and recognize them as protective, self-preserving signals from your subconscious. 2. Accept your emotional reaction to change and give your feelings expression. Expressing your feelings is healthy, as long as it is not at anyone else’s expense. Cry if ...
Views: 7493 - Woman’s Greatest Strength Can Be Her Biggest Weakness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverI once heard this wise teaching from a mentor of one of my mentors. She said; “Your biggest weakness is just your greatest strength turned up too loud.” For example: Your greatest strength could be your strong leadership ability and natural charisma that attracts people. However, if you turn ...
Views: 7467(3 votes) - You Need to Get in Touch with Reality! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Willie HortonFor the vast majority of our adult lives, we live in a world of make-believe. However, as most of us know, it’s no fairy story – most normal lives are a mundane up and down affair that never really goes anywhere – more like a second-rate soap opera. However, in stark contrast to our personal ...
Views: 7422(4 votes) - Boundaries: Why Do Some People See Others As Extensions Of Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to take a look at their fellow human beings, it would be clear that they are all separate. They each have their own body and this then goes onto to cover their individual preferences, wants and needs. And as well as this, each person has their own personal reality and an ...
Views: 7368 - What is Femininity and How to Connect with Your Feminine Essence - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Vanessa HalloumFemininity is freedom and any woman who truly understands the fundamental importance of maintaining their feminine core, if their core is more feminine, will understand exactly what that means. It means that being rigid and structured to such a high level can degrade a woman’s personal ...
Views: 7367(2 votes) - What Is Personal Development? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Jennifer HowardPersonal development is all about change, an over arching term that includes many different approaches to self-improvement. Personal development in its largest context could encompass anything that involves personal growth on all levels, meaning physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. ...
Views: 7362 - How to Use a Timeline to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Bob CrawfordDo you use a timeline to achieve your goals? If you have been struggling with your goals you might find it useful to create a timeline that maps out exactly when you will complete each of the steps along the path to your goal. Using a timeline to help achieve your goals is a powerful way to keep ...
Views: 7360 - Instant Gratification Culture: What Created It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘instant gratification’ is widely known and widely used in today’s society. Having something tomorrow or having to wait any longer than now, is often far too long in today’s culture. Instant gratification can be observed throughout all ages and in numerous situations, it is not ...
Views: 7353 - The Secrets To Becoming An Ideal Leader - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardTruthfully, there are many secrets to becoming an ideal leader. John C. Maxwell, a highly reputed authority on leadership once said: “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position”. In this quote, John C. Maxwell identifies the very first secret to becoming an ...
Views: 7352(3 votes) - The Core Beliefs That Plague Men - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteYour core beliefs are those beliefs you created when you were a child based on your experiences and how you were treated and talked to. You had certain experiences and heard the same messages over and over again from family members, peers and others, and you formed certain core beliefs about ...
Views: 7326 - How To Be More Outgoing and Confident In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to know how to be more outgoing and confident? Then this article is for you. We all know that shyness is a crutch. It’s frustrating and debilitating. It makes you pass up or miss out on opportunities that would have otherwise helped you grow and improve. In other words, shyness doesn’t ...
Views: 7323 - Emotional Honesty: What Is Emotional Honesty? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperEmotions are part of being human and this means that they play a vital role in each of our lives This could be to inform one of what is going on in their immediate environment or to do with something that is being triggered from their past for example. However, no matter what their reasons ...
Views: 7319 - How To Apologize for Lying: 3 Tips To Earn Forgiveness Fast - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Michael LeeWe all lie at one point or another. The important thing here is that we know how to apologize for lying in the first place. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to attain forgiveness, especially if you lied about something big and serious. Still, it is still better to exert the effort to make ...
Views: 7298 - Oscar Wilde Quotes: These Inspiring Words From Oscar Wilde Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michael LeeOscar Wilde was one of the greatest writers of his generation. Although there is much to be said about his personal life, one can only sing praises about his work. He possesses an honest voice and an uncanny wit that makes people sit up and listen. If you are in need of motivation, there are a ...
Views: 7295(6 votes) - Self Worth: Why Do Some Men Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo have a balanced sense of worth is healthy and conducive to someone realising that they deserve to receive and to achieve in life. The problem is that not everyone has this experience and this can cause them to believe that they are worthless and therefore deserve very little, if anything, ...
Views: 7232 - Create Your Own Beatitudes - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vera SnowLast Friday, I attended something called the Spiritual Spa at the Carondelet Center in St. Paul. I was hoping to get some time to just relax, draw, journal, whatever. I ended up getting some of that and so much more Before lunch, we, the Spiritual Spa participants, were invited to collect ...
Views: 7160(1 vote) - How to Nurture Yourself With Your Self-Talk - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteWhile it is true that your confidence was especially vulnerable to external influences when you were a child, as you grow older, you can gain awareness and perspective on what those influences were and how they were received. When you begin to do this, you can choose which influences you will ...
Views: 7150(1 vote) - "Ancora Imparo"( I am still learning.) - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Barbara J. HenryLeonardo DaVinci,by any one's standard,was perhaps one of the most gifted and prolific men who ever lived. A painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, musician, scientist,and natural philosopher,he is credited with saying "ancora imparo,"which means:"I am still learning." It is said that he made ...
Views: 7113(1 vote) - ***Secrets to Writing Your Own Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteUsing affirmations is a key component to building new mental habits and beliefs about yourself. What you tell yourself about yourself is directly related to your self-confidence, how you feel about yourself and what you believe you can accomplish. By repeating positive affirmations, you ...
Views: 7090 - Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Sharon MikrutWe often hear people talking about whether someone's glass is half full or half empty, which is really a metaphor for how someone views their life or the world around them. If someone is negative or pessimistic, people might regard them as seeing their glass half empty. When people view their ...
Views: 7084(1 vote) - Fear Is a State of Mind - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Val WilcoxFear is nothing more than a state of mind. YOU allow it to manifest into a concrete entity. How does this affect your actions and thoughts as you expand your horizons? Why does this stop you from moving towards your dreams/visions? Let’s take a closer look at this stealer of your ...
Views: 7079(5 votes) - Attention: Why Do Some People Avoid Attention? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is wide spread exposure when it comes to people who are attention seekers and these people can be labelled as having certain unhealthy narcissistic traits. One can come into contact with people who are like this in their local area and as well as in the mainstream media. It is only ...
Views: 7048 - 4 Steps to Wake Up on the Right Side of the Bed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Tom WeberWhen you wake up, your brain's alpha waves are powerfully flowing. No other time of the day is more influenced by our own actions and thoughts than right now. Again, we have the great ability to program how we feel. The first 32 seconds after you awake are the most sensitive. Many people ...
Views: 7044(4 votes) - What Does It Mean To Be In The Moment? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhat is the meaning behind being in the moment; what does it really do for us? Existing solely in the moment you are in allows you to connect to what is real. Anytime we are withdrawn, distant, or not present, we are living in a way that is not real. Existing anywhere other than the exact ...
Views: 7032 - How Self-Confident Are You? Take This Quiz - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteDo you find it’s difficult for you to make your dreams come true? Are you so worried about how others think of you that you can’t live your life the way you want? Are you hesitant about making friends, or you have friends who put you down? We’ve all had experiences where our confidence has ...
Views: 7027 - The Bowl of Light - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI am going to be a first-time grandmother in August. I’m ecstatic about having my first grandchild. One of the first things I will share with my grandson or granddaughter is the “Bowl of Light” story that I learned when I was an alakai, advanced student, of Ho’o pono Pono in Hawaii. My kumu, ...
Views: 6991(1 vote) - What Does Q-Tip Have to Do With Personal Development? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxQ.T.I.P. Is your curiosity peaked? You never know where or when an important message will present itself. Last weekend I heard such a message. Patricia Clason, a speaker and Business Coach, talked about different triggers you can utilize to empower yourself in any circumstance. The ...
Views: 6956(2 votes) - Law Of Attraction For Wealth: 3 Rules To Manifest More Money And Prosperity - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Michael LeeUsing the law of attraction for wealth can create unlimited opportunities for anyone who has an open mind. This is no metaphor. By manifesting abundance and prosperity, there are no down payments, no initial investments and certainly no management feeds. If you’re ready to learn more about ...
Views: 6953(1 vote) - How to Read People’s Minds: 3 Secret Ways To Read People’s Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Michael LeeWhile we haven’t yet reached the age of flying cars and robot wars, we have at least reached the point where we know how to read people’s minds. These days, there are various methods you can use to know what another person is thinking. These methods range from the basic to the scientific. If ...
Views: 6923(4 votes) - ***The Right Way to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the difficulties many people have is to the ability to increase their volume without hurting their throat or their listeners’ ears. The right way to do this is known as projection and is only possible if you are powering your voice from your chest cavity. There is a right way to ...
Views: 6919(2 votes) - How To Stop The Churning Mind: The Practice of Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Brenda ShoshannaIf we look honestly at most of our lives, it is easy to see how truly difficult it is to stop ingrained behaviors and responses. It is so natural to be at the mercy of automatic, repetitive, responses. Most of our lives are lived racing from one activity to another, one relationship to the ...
Views: 6895 - What Do You Want Out of Life? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Willie HortonIs it possible that your life is not the joyful, effortless, successful, happy and carefree promenade that your heart desires because, in fact, you haven’t really got the first clue what your heart truly desires at all? I’ve been working with personal development or self improvement clients ...
Views: 6893(10 votes) - Attitudes that Lead to Success or Failure in Making Changes to Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian Harte“Change,” “growth,” “learning,” and “self-discovery” are all terms that signify the same process. When you change and grow, you begin acting differently and are seen by others as a new person. You must encourage the old you to step down and allow the new you to blossom and take its place. ...
Views: 6885 - Learn From Your Past Experiences and Then Let Them Go - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Brandon Cook“I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.” –Tony Robbins “Study the past, if you would divine the future.” –Confucius I encourage you to take a look ...
Views: 6859(4 votes) - ***How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or Bad - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteMost people begin their journey into low self-confidence in their childhood. Our early environments affect us deeply, and we take in the messages we receive. As we hear these same messages over and over again, they take shape in our minds, and over time they form our core beliefs about ...
Views: 6852 - How to defend your opinion without getting defensive - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you get upset when someone criticizes your opinion? Do you always defend your opinion in an angry and defensive way? You are likely to defend your idea, since this is what you believe in. When someone criticizes your idea, you need to defend without exaggeration and without being ...
Views: 6831 - Situation + Response = Outcome - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Pamela Hadfield-GrierEvery outcome you experience in life is the result of how you react to an event in your life. It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that makes the difference. Between every event and response there is a potential space. That space contains your freedom to choose, ...
Views: 6825 - An Amazing Interview: How Jill Kinmont Boothe Turned Tragedy into Triumph - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLife presents each of us with a seemingly endless series of tests and challenges. It often seems that just when we catch our breath, the next challenge hits us. But regardless of our circumstances, we always have the power to choose how we will respond to life’s difficult moments. Choosing to ...
Views: 6778 - The Value of Self-Reflection - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Jumchai DesireeReflections upon Self A Greek philosopher once said “An unexamined life is not worth living”. Self-reflection is the time we take out in our daily life to reflect on ourselves. We need to self-reflect on our weaknesses, strengths, habits, our relationships and how we deal with other people in ...
Views: 6758 - Why Do We Need Personal Development to Be Successful? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Hannu PirilaIn order to really answer that, we need to define what we mean by personal development. In my opinion, personal development is: • Growth as a conscious human being • Activities that improve self-knowledge and identity • Development of talents and potential • Development in different areas of ...
Views: 6756 - Want to Achieve Greater Happiness? Research Reveals Happiness Is a Team Sport - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Terry CrosbyIf you believe that greater happiness is something you can achieve on your own, think again. In his groundbreaking A Primer in Positive Psychology, Chris Peterson summarizes positive psychology in three words: "Other people matter." Happiness resides in the individual, in one-on-one ...
Views: 6755(10 votes) - Your Self-Talk Can Make You or Break You - Focusing on the Negative and Mind Reading - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteThere are so many ways that your self-talk can add to your life or subtract to it. In this article, I’ll explain two types of mind games your self-talk can play with you: focusing on the negative while discounting the positive as well as mind reading. Let’s start with focusing on the negative ...
Views: 6752 - A Diamond In The Rough - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Trac'ey MadyunIf you’ve seen the Disney movie Aladdin, then chances are you’re familiar with the term “Diamond in the Rough.” When Jaffar is trying to open the Cave of Wonders, the cave tells him that he needs to find the “Diamond in the Rough” Which (SPOILER ALERT!) turned out to be Aladdin. Before we ...
Views: 6743(1 vote) - A Successful Life Starts with You - the Top 10 Questions to Ask - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDon't we all want to grow into the fullest and most authentic expression of ourselves? Shakespeare wrote, "To thine own self be true." When it comes to creating a successful life the place to start is with ourselves. Read on and discover a daily practice to help you really get to know ...
Views: 6731(12 votes) - Crack Your Egg – Can This Program Really Clear Limiting Beliefs? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Deny RitzIf you've been following the personal development world, you might have come across a new product that's been launched recently. This product is called “Crack Your Egg”, and is made by Henk Schram. Henk is the creator of the previous “Revolutioniz” self improvement program. I'm on the mailing ...
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