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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 9 obstacles that keep you from achieving your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from wulston aldermanWhile you may have spent a lot of time working on your goals for the next year, there are plenty of things that are going to get in your way to achieving them. Before we go any further let’s establish the use of language here. Goals can be substituted with objectives, targets, outcomes, ...
Views: 55509 - The Long Term Benefits of Personal Development and Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Jennifer HowardThere are definite long term benefits of working on your personal development as well as your spiritual growth. Often times our experiences don’t reflect a sense of progression from A to B to C, meaning it’s not exactly a linear progression. Even though sometimes we might think that nothing is ...
Views: 32302(1 vote) - Aloof Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThis is an area I have been reflecting on for many years, pondering and asking myself why such behaviour exists. And with my recent expression through writing, felt it was time to talk about this interesting and often confusing area of behaviour. So here, based on my experience and ...
Views: 31446 - Be Careful of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Cindy .Holbrook"Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, ...
Views: 27463(15 votes) - Validation: Why Do Some People Always Need Validation From Others? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf human beings were independent, it wouldn’t matter if other people validated them or not. They would be their own island and they would be able to give themselves all the validation they needed. But as human beings are interdependent, it means that they need to be validated by others. ...
Views: 24779 - Living Alone and Loving It: 10 Tips to Help You Grow Into the Person Who Will Fill Your Empty Nest - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Debra CostanzoI don’t know about you, but I can remember when I was broaching my teen years I would spend hours writing angry poetry in my bedroom. I was technically way too young to be writing about jaded love. But, I did. Although, my own experiences may have been limited I certainly had enough examples ...
Views: 19454(3 votes) - The 5 Keys to Finding Your Divine Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaFinding your divine purpose is not as difficult as you might imagine. If this is actually true, then why do so few people actually achieve this, and go through the motions of life without purpose or reason, feeling lost, unfulfilled and disconnected? The answer is simple. Most people do not ...
Views: 17792(6 votes) - ***Change and Spiritual Surrender: Opening Yourself to the Possibility of Greatness - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jennifer HowardIf you have been involved in personal development and spiritual growth you have probably heard someone talk about surrender. Surrender can be different things to different people. When you see a movie and character surrender to the enemy it means giving up. That is the perspective from one level ...
Views: 17432 - Definition: Personal Skills - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteHow to develop personal skills One way to develop your personal skills is through Interpersonal communication. This is defined by communication scholars in numerous ways, though most definitions involve participants who are interdependent on one another, have a shared history. Communication ...
Views: 16972(1 vote) - 5 benefits of taking responsibility for yourself - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsOne of the main reasons why numerous people tend to stagnate in their development and growth as conscious human beings, is because they have a fear of taking responsibility for themselves. Most individuals are afraid of not having what it takes. This fear, can sometimes be embedded into peoples ...
Views: 16952(2 votes) - Example Of Personal Goals - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinHave you been seeking an example of personal goals? You have come to the right place. Today, you will discover several examples of personal goals. As you read, discover the example of personal goals that meet your needs and help propel you forward to success, and achievement. There are many ...
Views: 16606(1 vote) - ***Living a More Conscious Life - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jennifer HowardAn excerpt from Your Ultimate Life Plan: How to Deeply Transform Your Everyday Experience and Create Changes That Last, by Dr. Jennifer Howard. One realizes that all of existence is a manifestation of conscious¬ness; that ultimately everything is made out of consciousness. —A.H. ...
Views: 16260(7 votes) - The Virtue of Courage - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Mike McCallCourage is one of those virtues necessary to living a good life. But what is courage? Usually, the first thing that comes to mind is bravery in the face of a threat, yet it is so much more. Let me suggest that it is the ability to choose the point that lies between cowardice and recklessness ...
Views: 16108 - 10 Words to Delete from Your Vocabulary - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Barbara J. HenryWords are powerful because they shape our thoughts, determine our actions, and chart the course of our lives. This is true whether the words are positive, giving hope and encouragement, or negative utterances that steal our joy and confidence. Wherever we are in our lives, personal ...
Views: 15957(30 votes) - The Benefits of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Leon EdwardThere are many benefits of goal setting. It has been found that the ability to effectively set goals throughout life is one of the most important skills that any of us can have. Based on recent studies conducting by professionals in mental health and behavioral science, it has been estimated ...
Views: 15921(2 votes) - Dealing With Stubborn People: 3 Proven Ways To Handle Stubborn People - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are many types of people in the world. Unfortunately, the stubborn ones always seem to make up a major portion of the population. Such is the way of life. However, that doesn’t spell the end of humanity. There are effective ways of dealing with stubborn people. Now, getting around them ...
Views: 15246(1 vote) - Self-Centered & Demanding - When It's All About Me - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnTo be demanding isn’t all bad, but there are many ways in which it can be unloving. It is one thing to be persistent in asking or requiring something, but excessively demanding one’s own way regardless of others’ rights or how they are treated indicates self-centeredness. Overly demanding people ...
Views: 14748(2 votes) - 7 Steps To Healing Your Wounded Child - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimThe "wounded child" is an archetype containing negative emotional patterns of our youth. You have a blocked or damaged archetypal pattern when you allow your wounded child to run your life. You find yourself attracting the same repeated pattern of negative experiences in your adult life. You ...
Views: 14617 - When Someone Rejects You, Who Are They Rejecting? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulThe fear of rejection is a huge issue in relationships. For some, the fear is so huge that it stops them from being in a relationship. For others, it plagues them throughout their relationships and causes much anxiety.Rejection is a part of life, and learning to lovingly manage it is very ...
Views: 14445(4 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Shake in Public Speaking? 5 Steps to Stop the Quiver - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYou are standing in front of an audience. Your knees and hands are shaking; your heart is pounding in your ears and in your cheeks; sweat has formed on your brow; your lips are quivering. If all of that isn’t bad enough, when you open your mouth to speak, the voice that results is quivering or ...
Views: 14077(6 votes) - The Importance of Self Knowledge - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Tim OngWhat is Self Knowledge? Self knowledge is knowing yourself intimately. It involves knowing your thoughts and feelings, how they came about, and how they influence your behavior. It is about understanding your needs, desires, motivations, beliefs, views and values. In short, it is about ...
Views: 13708(1 vote) - ***8 Ways to Move from Stuck to A Creative Genius - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jennifer HowardNo matter how much we enjoy what we are doing in our life and in our business, there are times when we all find ourselves in need of a creativity jump-start. As many of you know, I'm working on a book to be released this Fall. I greatly enjoy the topic and the writing process, however there ...
Views: 13631(7 votes) - Celebrities: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor some time I have been reflecting on and thinking about what causes the obsession with celebrities. So here is my current outlook on what I believe is going on. Today's Society In today's society celebrities are often worshiped and are objects of obsession for many people. And it ...
Views: 13569 - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from wulston aldermanThe traditional image of workplace coaching has been for the reserve of executives or individuals with high potential within an organisation. It is now reaching the shop floor with organisations realising that managers using coaching skills in the workplace can provide direct performance and ...
Views: 13532 - How To Be Calm, Cool and Collected In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Michael LeeWhy do we need to know how to be calm, cool and collected? That's because all of us get stressed. The things we have to do and the problems we have to solve - they never seem to end. With too much on our plate and too little time to do them efficiently, sometimes we can't help but feel ...
Views: 12990(1 vote) - How to Overcome Regrets, Disappointments & Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleAre you being tormented by a regret, a missed opportunity, a perceived mistake, a disappointment, or past hurts? Maybe something awful was done to you or perhaps you did something horrible to someone else. By focusing on bad events in the past, you're only hurting yourself more. Feel that ...
Views: 12870(2 votes) - 3 NLP Mind Control Techniques That Work Like Magic - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michael LeeInterested about NLP mind control techniques but don't know where to get started? Don't worry. I'll give you an easy overview about NLP and share with you some of the favored techniques as we go along. First of all, NLP stands for neuro-linguistic programming. From the term itself, you can ...
Views: 12833 - 10 Life Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the wake of the BP oil spill, we face a major environmental disaster. Hundreds of animals are dead, and even more are in danger. It could take years for affected areas to fully recover. As cleanup efforts are ongoing, engineers are still trying to work out the best method to control or ...
Views: 12673(9 votes) - ***Prolonged Yelling or Shouting Can Do Serious Damage to Your Vocal Folds and Throat - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe Super Bowl is fast approaching and there is one result that I can predict: hoarseness and sore throats. Some may even experience loss of voice by the end of the night. This problem is known as vocal abuse and it can lead to serious problems for your speaking voice. There are those who ...
Views: 12471(1 vote) - The Real Definition of Core Values - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceThe term “core values” is one that you will hear quite often, especially by life coaches and counselors. You may also hear them referred to as core beliefs. But what exactly are core values and how you able to determine which are most critical to your health and well-being? Core values are ...
Views: 12216(1 vote) - More Ways to Use Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Yvonne GreenThe Ho'oponopono phrases are "I love you," "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," and "Thank you." You can use these beautiful Ho'oponopono phrases on people, places, situations or anything in your life you want to 'clean'. Remember, using these phrases is a powerful way of 'cleaning' and clearing ...
Views: 12211(2 votes) - ***Get Your Voice Out of Your Throat and Let Your Chest Do Your Talking! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThrough the years, I have been amazed at how many people are totally unaware that they have a richer, warmer, resonant, and even sexier speaking voice inside. Most people believe that the voice they are using out of habit is something they cannot change. Nothing could be further from the truth. ...
Views: 12176(2 votes) - ***Do People Ask You to 'Tone It Down' or Speak More Softly? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt that when I write about volume, I talk more about the soft-spoken voice because lack of volume is much more common than too much. Those who are too loud, however, are just as difficult for the listener as the former. A loud voice is hard on your listeners’ ears. There is ...
Views: 12139(4 votes) - A Pure Heart - What Is It Really? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Unity LoveA Pure Heart - What is it really? For many years I thought a pure heart was a person who felt no negatives, no hurt for another, no ill feelings, no selfishness, no impure thoughts. I thought it was an individual who only held the highest love, felt the highest and grandest feelings within ...
Views: 12110 - Subliminal Recording Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps To Make Your Own Subliminal Recording - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Michael LeeSubliminal recording is not as difficult as professional studios make it out to be. I don't blame them, of course. Once people find out just how easy it is to make their own subliminal recording, the studios' profits will take a nosedive! However, there are also other added benefits to ...
Views: 12029 - How to Stop Being Petty (especially in moments you don’t know you are) - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Allison O'NeillIt doesn’t matter what age or how intelligent you are we can all be petty at times. We may not realise it when it’s happening, but hindsight tells us otherwise. If you ponder the incident you can learn your lesson and behave differently next time. I think the best way to avoid pettiness is to ...
Views: 11922 - Definition: Personal Growth - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePersonal Growth or self-improvement refers to self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—most frequently with a substantial psychological or spiritual basis. The basis for self-help is often self-reliance, publicly available information, or support groups ...
Views: 11733 - What is self-positioning? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Malcolm PayneSelf-positioning is a process for personal self-reflection; you can do it on your own, as a personal development exercise, or with a group of people who agree to work with you for the mutual benefit of all of you. It is based on the psychology of social skills development. The principles of ...
Views: 11583 - ***Do You Know the Difference Between Your Throat Voice and Your Chest Voice? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen most people speak, they power their voice by means of their voice box and throat. To a lesser extent, the mouth and nasal cavities are also acting as resonators, aiding in the production of voiced sound. And, of course, you probably think this is normal. It may be normal for you but, in ...
Views: 11545(2 votes) - How To Continue A Conversation With A Girl In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to continue a conversation with a girl is very easy once you've actually started talking with her. The hardest part is now done and over with. Continuing where you left off - now that's the fun part. Read on to learn how to continue a conversation with a girl! Step 1: Ask ...
Views: 11476(1 vote) - How To Become Genuinely Interested In Other People - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Michael LeeThese days, knowing how to become genuinely interested in other people is a must-have skill. Why? Well, that’s because you get to close deals more often that way. You get to put your ideas on the forefront. You get to convince the rest of the group to follow your lead. Knowing how to become ...
Views: 11403(5 votes) - Learn How To Become A Mentalist: How To Read Minds In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Michael LeePeople who know how to read minds are the envy of everybody. They can amaze anyone and instantly become the life of the party. They can also use their skills to make sound decisions, anticipate reactions and make life generally more pleasant for themselves. The good news is… you too can learn ...
Views: 11336(3 votes) - Five Conversation Killers - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from John DonlandImprove your Conversation by avoiding these traps. And as suddenly as it began, it’s over. There you were, in the middle of a great conversation when suddenly the wind died in your sails, leaving stranded out in a large, unwelcoming and unforgiving ocean. What happened? Not every ...
Views: 11312(2 votes) - Emotional Masks: What Is An Emotional Mask? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word mask is described as: an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance or entertainment. Emotional Mask However, the mask that I am talking about here is an emotional mask. This can effect: how one sees themselves in the mirror; how one believes ...
Views: 11263 - Being the Best You Can Be - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Richard BrookeTake a moment to imagine where our society would be, if we (people and businesses) allowed ourselves to believe we have no need for improvement. If we settled for “good enough,” instead of reaching for excellence. If in the afterglow of great success, we adopted an attitude of “We’ve arrived!” ...
Views: 11030 - Why We Think About Our Past So Often - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Adam BenedettoSometimes we spend a chunk of our lives looking back on what was. We are stuck remembering and holding onto something that is no more. We reflect on old issues, remembering things that have happened and moments that have passed. Why do we do this; why is it so important to us that it, in a way, ...
Views: 10951(2 votes) - How To Tell What Someone is Thinking Using 3 Mind Reading Tricks - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeBelieve it or not, learning how to tell what someone is thinking is quite possible. Lucky are those who have the actual ability to read exactly what a person is thinking; but to be honest, you don’t need any supernatural powers for this to happen. You only need to enhance your already ...
Views: 10896 - Why Very Smart People Sometimes Have Poor Social Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever have trouble making conversation with others even though you consider yourself to be a very intelligent person? If so, this may puzzle you. You may wonder why you are so poor at making conversation with others, even though you are very smart, and you know a lot of interesting ...
Views: 10859 - Misunderstanding In Communication: How To Resolve It In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeTired of having friends get mad at you for no reason? Or having your boss shout at you even if you don't know what's wrong? Well, maybe a misunderstanding in communication between you and other people has occurred. What you tried to convey may not be what other people understood. But now ...
Views: 10777 - How To Profile People Using 5 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to profile people has many advantages. While it is mostly used in criminal investigations, profiling has come quite in handy in everyday situations. Not only does it allow you to gain a deeper insight into people's actions, it also gives you an upper hand in many situations. ...
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