Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Personal Development Articles
Judi Moreo is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Personal Development". You can find complete information on Judi Moreo and her products by visiting JudiMoreo.com.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional - Choose Wisely! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Suzanne McKennaAs I am going through a lot of change currently in my own life now, as is the world over all I think this quote sums up for me how to we might all best approach change. It’s often so comfortable to stay where we are as its familiar, secure and easy. However, as with many things in life we ...
Views: 5232(1 vote) - How To Say Thank You To Your Boss: 3 Unique Ways To Show Your Appreciation To The Boss - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Michael LeeIs there really a right way on how to say thank you to your boss? I mean, we all have different ways of showing our gratitude to different people. If someone close to you surprised you with a birthday party, you would kiss or hug that person. But what is the general rule on how to say thank you ...
Views: 5216 - The Art of Asking a Tarot Question - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Veronica BurgessIt is not uncommon for any person to have difficulties with formulating an appropriate question in regards to their issues and concerns. And it also not uncommon for someone to want know their “future.” However, when a client poses a vague question, then you just might get a vague answer in ...
Views: 5211(2 votes) - Mirroring And Matching Technique To Boost Relationships And Sales - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeThe mirroring and matching technique is one of the most effective ways to build rapport with strangers, new contacts and potential clients. As we all know, building rapport is one of the most critical aspects to enhance relationships and sales. People will most likely do business with people ...
Views: 5190 - Don't Take Things For Granted - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Michael JonesHave you ever thought something was going to happen just because its what you thought you deserved? Or that somebody else knew something because you knew it? “Yes, I have, Mike. What’s the big deal? Everybody does it.” Here’s the big deal. If you think something is supposed to ...
Views: 5182(1 vote) - My Smoking Story: How I Started - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Daniyar Aha“It’s easy to quit smoking. I’ve done it hundreds of times.” Mark Twain I learned early in life that smoking was not good. And that I shouldn’t smoke cigarettes when I grow up. Everybody was telling me that. And I believed them because cigarettes stank. Also the same everybody ...
Views: 5171 - *** Giving Up: Have You Given Up on Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I feel like giving up," Emma told me in our first phone session. "I've worked and worked on myself and I'm still miserable. I've had years of therapy and I still feel unbearably depressed. Nothing is working.""It sounds to me like you are abandoning ...
Views: 5149(4 votes) - You Can't Avoid Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you seen Kung Fu Panda yet? If not, I suggest you go out and buy or rent it. It's really amazing. I love the animation, but that's not even the best thing about this movie. It's what was said. Yes, there were a few things said in the movie that hit me right between the eyes. ...
Views: 5144(5 votes) - How to apologize to someone? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetWe all know what an apology is. It is an expression of remorse and guilt because of what you said or done to someone that caused him pain, hurt his feelings, or turned him down. How many times have you said something that caused pain to someone? It happens so often that when we are angry, ...
Views: 5142(12 votes) - ***How Loud Is Too Loud in Speaking? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you find others recoiling when you speak, it could be that you talk too loudly. While those who speak too softly far outnumber those who are too loud, the difficulty with the loud voice is that it is offensive to your listener’s ears. How loud is too loud? If you have been told that ...
Views: 5141(2 votes) - ***Addictions: Talking as a Form of Resistance - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI am sitting with Bryan at one of my 5-Day Inner Bonding Intensives. Bryan is talking about one thing after another, and I cannot follow him at all. Nor can I connect with him. My loneliness in sitting with him is giving me important information - that he is in his head, in his wounded self, ...
Views: 5137(3 votes) - ***Are You Caring or Caretaking? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Margaret PaulCaring = giving to another from love, for the joy of it - as a free gift Caretaking = giving to get love, giving with an agenda attached, giving yourself upEven though the actions of caring and the actions of caretaking might look exactly the same, the intention is totally different, so the ...
Views: 5133(3 votes) - Do You Feed Negativity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhen negativity knocks at your door, do you recognize it and send it away? Or do you invite it in for dinner, or worse, to stay with you as long as it likes—possibly for your lifetime? First, be clear that being the manager of negativity in your life isn’t about the fact you have negative ...
Views: 5131(25 votes) - Motivation and Inspiration-The Eye of the Tiger - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Nil CelenDo you have something in your life, which empowers you to succeed? Everyone has something which turns the fire on inside. I guess you have at least one. It can be anything. • It can be a melody or the lyrics. • It can be a book. • Maybe it is an inspirational movie. • It can be a view or ...
Views: 5123(2 votes) - Personal Development Plan Template: 5-Step Personal Action Plan - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Suzanne GloverA good personal development plan template includes five steps that guide you to take action. When included, these five steps can make your personal action plan simple, yet effective. In fact, keeping your personal development strategy simple is important when seeking a good template. Why is ...
Views: 5122 - ***Kevin Spacey Is Proof That You Don't Need a Deep Voice to Have a Great Voice - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Nancy DanielsMany men wish that the pitch of their speaking voice was deeper – similar to that of James Earl Jones or Vin Diesel. You don’t need to be a bass, however, to have a great speaking voice; and, Kevin Spacey is proof of it. Warm, resonant, rich and melodious, Spacey’s voice is very soothing and, ...
Views: 5119(1 vote) - Let go of mistakes and look ahead with purpose - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxUnderstand that past experiences can pave a path into your purpose when you are willing to learn from the mistakes and then let them go. When you harbor anger, bitterness and embarrassment from the ills of your past, you stay stuck in a place that blocks any growth potential. You stay rooted ...
Views: 5110(1 vote) - ***The Power of Tears - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don't know how to laugh either." - Golda MeirDo you have a lid on your tears? Do you also have a hard time laughing with your whole body?Our tears are a God-given way of expressing sadness, just as laughter is a God-given way of ...
Views: 5106(3 votes) - The Hidden Laws of Attraction – The First 6 Laws - The Secret of Deliberate Creation - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Kristen HoweHow many times have you heard about the Hidden Laws of Attraction and The Secrets of Deliberate Creation, but still never found out what they are? The truth of the matter is that the Laws of Attraction are always at work, but no one ever really breaks the laws down so that they make ...
Views: 5101(5 votes) - The Importance of Celebrating - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow do you feel about celebrating? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know, you probably enjoy it. However, I notice that as much as I like to celebrate, I sometimes find it challenging as well. Here are some of the reasons that I use not to do it: I don't have the time ...
Views: 5101(1 vote) - Training The Subconscious Mind: 3 Secrets To Unlock Its Power - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Michael LeeTraining the subconscious mind can reap powerful benefits. By now, we all know that the subconscious can unlock certain abilities in ourselves and change the way we look at certain things. What used to be an unexplored realm is now something we can all access. There are a lot of books and ...
Views: 5094 - Do You REALLY Want to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Margaret PaulIf you asked almost any overweight person, "Do you really want to lose weight?" the answer is likely, "Yes, I would love to lose weight."If most overweight and obese people would so love to lose weight that they spend billions a year on trying to lose weight, why is our ...
Views: 5085(4 votes) - Hard Work & Dedication - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Raymond ShinaultWhen you know the purpose for which you were born, it gives you a favorable disposition in life. Are you living your purpose, or a life of mediocrity? Your identity and purpose is your gift to the world. Our purpose is that deepest dimension within us that tells us who we are, where we came ...
Views: 5076(1 vote) - Emotional Needs: Do Our Unmet Emotional Needs Control Our Lives? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be human means that one has needs and these cover a wide range of different areas. For instance, one has: physical, mental and emotional needs. And although each of these are important when it comes to experiencing a level of wellbeing and a sense of fulfilment, it doesn’t mean that one will ...
Views: 5069 - 5 Secrets to “Unshakeable” Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Michelle Baca5 Secrets to “Unshakeable” Self-Confidence When you are grounded, focused, and self-assured, you will be unstoppable. You will be free to express yourself, share your unique skills, talents and gifts with the world. You will be able to accomplish things in your personal and professional ...
Views: 5056(4 votes) - Brain Bullet Software Review: Is Brain Bullet Really Effective Or Not? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michael LeeCompared with other subliminal software, Brain Bullet is unique in its own way. However, I wanted to see how it really works and whether or not it can compete with other programs out there, so I decided to try it myself and come up with my own review. I've always been fascinated with ...
Views: 5050 - "Why Are My Partners Always Needy?" - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Margaret PaulAngelo had been married to Serena for 15 years before divorcing. In his marriage, Angelo was a caretaker, always trying to please Serena, always trying to get her approval and avoid her disapproval. Serena was a taker - handing responsibility to Angelo for her happiness and often angry with him ...
Views: 5044(2 votes) - The Benefits of Reciprocity - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Recently I severed a business relationship that I once valued. It was not something that I did impetuously; on the contrary, I had been contemplating this move for quite some time. The delay was not in the deliberation, but in maintaining the hope that things would get better - which it ...
Views: 5031(2 votes) - Why Should You Increase Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealDo you need to increase your vocabulary? Maybe you are already perfectly satisfied with the vocabulary you have. After all, you probably use several thousand words on a daily basis. Still, no matter how many words in English you already know and use, there are very good reasons to improve ...
Views: 5029(2 votes) - Why You Have To Stop Waiting For Life To Begin - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWe sometimes go through life in a dream-like state, never really connecting or being who we truly are. It is as if we are waiting for ourselves to begin or for our life to take form. It is this constant waiting that prevents us from taking the center stage in our life. The waiting for the ...
Views: 5012 - The 90 Day Personal Development Challenge - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekSet your intentions for the next 90 days and begin creating a more rewarding and luscious life. Start by spending a few minutes each day visualizing the life you dream of living. Begin with the subjects listed below and consciously direct the next 90 days of your life. As you start making ...
Views: 5010 - How to Give Compliments that Attract People to You - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Laurie Wilhelm"I can live for two months on a good compliment." - Mark Twain When you make people feel good about themselves, they're more likely to want to be in your company. Paying a compliment is a verbal gift; it’s an expression of praise, approval and encouragement that is meant to acknowledge an ...
Views: 5003(2 votes) - Daily Routine Of Successful People: What Achievers Do Daily To Live An Awesome Life - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Michael LeeWhat is the daily routine of successful people? Do they set their alarms earlier than the average person? Do they eat a special kind of breakfast before going to work? What is it about successful people that makes them achieve amazing feats? Everybody wants to know and I bet you're no different. ...
Views: 4995 - Develop A Sense of Urgency - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVPerhaps the most outwardly identifiable quality of a high performing man or woman is “action orientation.” Take Time to Think and Plan Highly productive people take the time to think, plan and set priorities. They then launch quickly and strongly toward their goals and objectives. They work ...
Views: 4970 - "Why Won't my Partner Have Sex With Me?" - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI have worked with individuals and couples for the past 42 years, and I have heard this question countless times: "Why doesn't my partner want to have sex with me?"Over and over, I discover that there is often ONE major reason he or she doesn’t want to have sex.Take Lawrence as ...
Views: 4961(3 votes) - How To Make People Happy: 5 Happiness Tips That Make People Feel Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Michael LeeIt’s about time we learn how to make people happy. Who says the world has to live under gray skies all the time? Besides, we need a bit of cheering up. And the world will definitely become a better place if we all did our part in keeping our neighbors cheerful. If you want to learn how to ...
Views: 4958(2 votes) - ***Healing Love and Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you love or approval addicted?Do you often feel empty inside if you are not in a relationship?Do you often feel empty inside even if you are in a relationship but your partner is not paying attention to you?Do you get anxious when a person you are dating does not contact you when you expect ...
Views: 4945(3 votes) - Attentiveness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Tony AlessandraAttentiveness means being aware of what's going on in your environment. It can be as simple as noticing when someone is getting bored, to sensing that now's not the right time to put your ideas across. It's knowing when to act and when not to act. Attentiveness is also the ability to tune into ...
Views: 4930 - Addiction to Spending - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Margaret Paul"I keep getting into more and more debt, but I can't seem to stop. I do great for a while, and then I just have to go shopping and buy stuff. This is going to ruin my life if I don't stop, but how do I stop?"Mary Beth is addicted to spending. What does this mean and how can she ...
Views: 4924(3 votes) - The ONE Major Cause of Relationship Problems! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat if there really is ONE major cause of relationship problems, one issue that if you address, would change everything? The good news and the bad news is - there is!The good news is that it makes it easier to understand why you might be having problems in your relationship.The bad news is that ...
Views: 4922(2 votes) - When Life Feels Heavy or Hard - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Adam BenedettoOpening up to the possibilities in life is important. If we feel hopeless and challenged too often, we lose the purpose in our life. We stop seeing what could be, and instead see the end of things. Letting go of this viewpoint in life enables you to see life as it really is for you. If we ...
Views: 4920(1 vote) - Creating change that lasts - How to internalize information so it becomes a part of you - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsWhen you listen to a life-changing seminar, a sermon or read a motivational book, in order to reap the fullest benefits of the information, you need to take it to the next level. Listening and reading is not enough. We need to internalize this information, allow it to become a part of us until ...
Views: 4912 - Smooth Stones or Jagged Rocks - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Narda GoodsonWhen confronted with a Goliath-size problem, which way do you respond: "He’s too big to hit” or like David, “He’s too big to miss”? How many times have we had to face to this menacing ogre? As long as we live on earth, Goliath and its sidekicks will always lie ahead in some valley waiting ...
Views: 4903 - What is Emotional Freedom? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Margaret PaulMy definition of emotional freedom is being free from feeling like a victim of and controlled by our emotions. We are emotionally free when we know how to learn from and manage our feelings so that we are not reactive to them and they don't control us.How Do We Attain Emotional Freedom? ...
Views: 4899(2 votes) - Expressing Feelings And Emotions: 3 Vital Reasons For Letting Your Feelings Out - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michael LeeExpressing feelings and emotions had always been regarded as a sign of weakness. Over the years, however, society has begun to realize just how messed up this belief really is. In fact, being able to express and process emotions is actually quite beneficial to us. Happiness, anger, ...
Views: 4894 - ***The Heart of Healing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI have spent many years trying to discover the ONE thing - the one vital choice - that leads to healing and joy, or to suffering.Over 35 years ago I discovered an essential piece of the puzzle: that we each have only one to two intents at any given moment - to protect against pain and ...
Views: 4887(5 votes) - Stop Playing the Victim’s Role - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalWe are the master’s of our own destiny. This is a famous quote I remember once said in the movie “Once Upon a Time in China”, I forgot which part though. Very well said by whoever author who coined this quote. We are the sole responsible for whatever happens to our life. Today is the outcome of ...
Views: 4871(2 votes) - Do Yourself A Favor and Remove Yourself From Toxic People - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Maria ErvingSurround yourself with supportive energy and remove yourself from draining people! You do not need to get unfocused and confused by getting involved in other people's dramas and beliefs about life. People around you will most certainty be scared of you when you begin to radiate the ...
Views: 4867(2 votes) - 5 Personal Attributes For Your CV - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweWhere skills consider things we can “do”, individual personal attributes make reference to behaviours. That is when others can express your characteristics (according to what you do), for instance “Sue is kind hearted, warm and friendly”. “Peter is quite assertive” or “Roger is ...
Views: 4849 - Are you a Duck or an Eagle? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Rhonda HamiltonAre you a Duck or an Eagle? What’s the difference you may ask? Well, ducks quack and complain, but eagles soar above the crowd. Author and speaker, Harvey MacKay, tells a great story about a cab driver who decided to soar like an eagle. And, if we will take the lessons provided in this story ...
Views: 4834(1 vote)