Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Positive Psychology Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Positive Psychology". If you have expertise in Positive Psychology and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- How to Experience Awakening and Enlightenment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Bob WaxmanThe spiritual concepts of "Awakening" and "Enlightenment" connote the continuous realization that you are an eternal being who is on an unending spiritual journey. It comes from a deeper knowing that the real you is beyond the body and mind. It is the process of celebrating every moment of the ...
Views: 1122(11 votes) - Angels with Dirty Faces - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? I have just come back from Coventry, where I was born and raised. I went because it was my uncle Josey’s 70th birthday. He left County Mayo fifty years ago but, fair play to him, you’d never know that to listen to him. His accent remains the same, and the simple ...
Views: 1285(15 votes) - Closing your Mind to Negativity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Albert GaroliMany experts will provide various ways for people to think, act and speak positively about themselves as a form of auto-suggestion. If you walk the walk and talk the talk you become what you put out. Express positivity and you will feel good about yourself and a constant upward ...
Views: 1553(15 votes) - The Hidden Messages in Negative Pattern Behaviour - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishYou find you are in the middle of a dissatisfying life. You are consistently feeling betrayed. You are attracting chaos to yourself and cannot figure out why…. There are pieces of you that screaming for attention and to be healed. The messages are louder and louder and are showing up in the ...
Views: 2714(8 votes) - Discover A Website To Rework Your Very Being, Into The One You Have Constantly Dreamed Of Getting. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from David FordIf you are to accomplish your goals in addition to uncover "riches", then dedication and self belief are completely imperative. It is vital for everyone to grasp, just how effective the skill to have faith can be. All the way through times past, religion has demanded that people place ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Values and Perfectionism: Failure Leads to Success (if We Allow Them to) - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Lacy S. PierceEveryone alive or who has ever lived has/had their own individual and unique values. Without our values, we likely would not survive just as our ancestors couldn’t have done without their mythologies (if they hadn’t been able to form some sort of explanation for the systems in their ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - "Its Just Your Imagination" - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Shirley GallupHow many times have you told yourself, "It's just your imagination"? How many times, particularly when you were young, were you told, "It was just your imagination"? Have you ever told anyone, when they confided an experience to you, "It was just your imagination"? Firstly, "imagination," ...
Views: 2312(2 votes) - ***Believe it or not… Judgments Create Stress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneBy definition the word judgment suggests: an act or instance of judging. It also states – forming an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion. Opinions are listed as: a personal view, attitude, or appraisal with a belief that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. No one ...
Views: 2304(4 votes) - ***Overcoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOvercoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus When I was a kid I used to chat with adults waiting for the bus on bus benches. Taking opinion polls with this captive audience in the summer in south Florida in the Fifties was easy. People will tell a kid anything when there's absolutely ...
Views: 3479(16 votes) - ***What is Enlightenment? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Margaret Paul"If I could define enlightenment briefly I would say it is the quiet acceptance of what is." - Dr. Wayne DyerAs simple as this definition seems to be, how often do you quietly accept what is? Instead, what do you say or do?I say things like “It’s not supposed to be this way.” “It should have ...
Views: 3002(2 votes) - 10 Simple Ways to Maximize Your Joy - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Jackie Gartman1. Do at least one thing every day that makes you smile. Maybe it’s visiting the pet store, going to a matinee, reading poetry out loud, or listening to the wind chimes on a blustery day. If you have no clue about what makes you smile, put a basket in any high traffic area in your ...
Views: 787(8 votes) - 3 Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyJust about once or twice a day, my tendency toward perfectionism rears its head. It’s a trait I’ve had from birth, according to my mother. I’ve become well-acquainted both with its usefulness and how it often gets in my way. When I first read Dr. John Sarno’s book, The Mindbody Prescription, ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - 3 Ways To Awaken to the Joy of Living - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jennifer Urezzio1. Remove the Blame If you are living in blame, guess what? You are living way below your happiness level. How do you shift the blame? Take responsibility for your participation in your life, forgive yourself, and be open to feeling the joy. 2. Enjoy Every Moment Mad, the cat, never ...
Views: 1118(2 votes) - 3 ways to Create True Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisHiking the mountain range behind my home is where I often receive my most inspired ideas. The other morning, a phrase bolted into my head in a very dramatic fashion just as I reached the apex of my climb. Standing there, scanning the horizon, satisfied with my morning’s accomplishment, clear ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - 4 Revealing Secrets on Thoughts on Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Rhod JonesDo you have thoughts on positive thinking and its effect on your life? Or do you just live to get by, working and working and not giving your own mental and emotional health much thought? The truth is, your thoughts on positive thinking may be more significant to you and your life than you ...
Views: 730(2 votes) - 5 Daily Do-ables to Build Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Lynn Kennedy BaxterYour confidence level needs to be replenished daily as Mia Hamm of the US Women’s Soccer Team said, “Confidence takes constant nurturing. Like a bed, it must be remade every day.” There will always be situations, events and people who erode your confidence, because you are hard wired ...
Views: 1567(2 votes) - 6 Ways to Be a Happy Super-Model Parent - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Patrick McMillanThere is no such thing as a “perfect” parent though most of us try to be the best mom or dad we can be. Just as we tend to model the parenting habits of our parents, our children too will model themselves based on who they see in us. If we want our children to BE HAPPY we need to be ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - Achieve A State Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloThis is one subject that we all think about once in awhile, and I have found that altho' difficult, we can achieve a state of happiness so long as we direct our thinking to that state of mind. Sometimes I'll watch these talk shows that are targeted towards helping people with concerns of being ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - Are you kind to yourself? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsAre you friendly towards yourself and treat yourself like your own best friend? I doubt it! Often we have more patience and kindness towards strangers that we do to ourselves. For most of us, we do not even realise when we chastise ourself, think horrid things about our looks, ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - Are You Mentally Fit? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Ron BroussardYou can stretch yourself and enjoy greater success and happiness in every area of your life when your mind and subconscious mind are mentally fit. So how do you get your mind and subconscious mind in shape? Well, I'll explain just how to do this in today's blog, so read on and enjoy. ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - Are you pinching your flow of abundance?: 4 kink-relieving techniques - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWe live in a society that values “being in control”. Take the mirror image and you find rage…everywhere: home, office, road, airplane, and premenstrual rage; you name it, it probably already exists. You cannot have one – in this case, being in control – without the other – that is, being out of ...
Views: 1680(4 votes) - Are you Sassy? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Dianna SandoraMerriam Webster's dictionary gives the following for a definition: : impudent vigorous, lively distinctively smart and stylish How perfect an example as the kind of life that we as woman should be? Yet how many of us can really claim that sort of boldness? I am sad to say that I am ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - BECOME AN IMAGINATION EXPERT - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from James Mapes“What you do is create a vision of what you want to be and then live into that picture as if it were already true.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger The word “imagination” has always resonated deep within my soul. In my imagination, I can go anywhere, be anyone and accomplish anything. As a child, I ...
Views: 2449(2 votes) - Being in the Moment - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Randy Kamen GredingerWhat does it mean to be in the moment? How can you learn to be truly present rather than simply getting through another day on automatic pilot? The truth is today is not just another day. It is the only day that you can count on. There are no guarantees about tomorrow or the day after. We, ...
Views: 915(2 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Four -- Positive Coping Skills - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the final part of this series, we continue with Wendy's story and discuss the positive coping skills that can help people with bipolar II lead successful lives. We have come a long way in terms of treatment for bipolar conditions, and many people benefit from a combination of therapy and ...
Views: 3782(2 votes) - BLESS YOUR MESS! Your Greatest Problem is Your Greatest Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheila Pearlby Sheila Pearl, M.S.W. Have you ever fantasized about living a life without any problems? A life that is neat and tidy, with no mess? If your life is anything like mine, you might have started your day by putting out fires, cleaning up some kind of mess, solving some kind of problem. ...
Views: 1659(4 votes) - Create a World of Love: Your Thoughts Can Make It Happen - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDDid you know that you really can change the world with your thoughts? While we all know that it is better to go through life with a loving, positive attitude, did you realise that your thoughts are actually sending real energy into the world and making changes there? People used to believe ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - Creating your Destiny - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Bruce MillsWe can create our Destiny by using our Minds and showing effort. Effort is so important in anything we do in life. For instance if you don’t show any effort at work, how successful will you be? If you don’t show any effort in your relationships, how successful will they be? If you don’t show any ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - Dare To Do Your Best - See It Big, But Keep It Simple - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from George Graham Jr.SEE IT BIG, BUT KEEP IT SIMPLE By George M. Graham Jr. A wise man once taught me a great principle to utilize when I was confronted with an apparent overwhelming obstacle in my life. He told me that I needed to “see it big, but keep it simple.” By endeavoring to heed his advice in several ...
Views: 1956(2 votes) - Disease and Chronic Illness: Can I Allow Myself to Get Better? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDWhen illness strikes in your life it can be devastating. You feel dreadful, and can no longer enjoy the things you used to love doing. There is now so much to worry about. How are you going to pay the mortgage and put food on the table? Are you going to lose your job? How are you going look ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Does it always pay to be positive? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mark EyreThere is much written about the importance of being positive. The idea that if you view life through an optimistic lens, not only are things more likely to turn out well, but you will feel better anyway. The 'glass half full' mentality does serve people well. In contrast, it is equally clear ...
Views: 1227(2 votes) - Don't Believe The Hype: Not All Stress Is Bad For You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYour eyes are glued to the screen . . . Your heart starts pounding and you get that giddy, alert, excited feeling. As you watch the thriller movie unfold, your body is actually responding like it does to any threat. It’s called your stress response. And despite what you may hear, this ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - Dr. Michael Mantell Joins With The United Nations in Promoting Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Michael MantellYes, I'm the same Michael Mantell who promotes “the link is what you think” and who believes, OK, thinks, that every emotion we ever have, ever, is first conceived and then anchored in the way we think. It's ALL in your head. Simply put, you not only won’t - but actually can’t- ever have an ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: On Spreading Kindness - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Tina TessinaIf video doesn't load, click here. Kindness is the lubrication for life, love and relationships. When you spread kindness, it comes back in many ways, and it’s the foundation of happiness. "Dr. Romance" shows how kindness works and why it’s important to learn to live kindly, even in today’s ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Eliminate Wasteful Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Belinda LamsThe mind is amazing! As human beings, we have a unique ability to think and reason that far exceeds any other living thing. With this ability comes the choice to build up or tear down...to generate fear or courage...to be noble or degrading...all initiated by thoughts. Just as you can ...
Views: 2532(2 votes) - Empowering Days for June 2011 - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstSure is a lot happening high in the skies during this halfway mark of the year! I’m not just talking about Gabby Gifford’s husband touching down either, although, I do think a rocket hurtling back to earth could shortly symbolize what we might soon see in our stock market. But I’ll do the ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - Everything in your life is in truth in perfect divine order, always! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerBeloved one,greetings! Be at peace for everything which comes to you is a blessing, a lesson and an angel in truth for if it happens it happens for a good reason:God wants you to learn a lesson! Accept it and do your best, and God will do the rest! Every Spiritual test & lesson can ...
Views: 3334(2 votes) - Examining the Contents of Your Box - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Shirley GallupThe current advice being given to, "think outside the box" has not noticeably changed the way the vast majority of people think, as far as I can determine. The primary reason for this is that the puzzle presented by the injunction to, "think outside the box" cannot be solved without ...
Views: 1316(4 votes) - Finding My Money Room: A Hilarious Wake-Up Call From the Universe - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDoes money elude you? Does it slip through your fingers like fine sand? Do you visualise yourself being rich and successful and the universe is not providing quickly enough (or at all)? The way we handle money and abundance can show up in almost every part of our life. Let me tell you a ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - Five Spiritual Lessons Learned at the Rotary - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Catherine EwingClose to my house, and on my way to just about every place I drive, there is a five way intersection. If you’ve ever been through a five way intersection, you know that things can get a little dicey when there are more than a couple cars at any one time. As long as everyone can count, and ...
Views: 1112(2 votes) - FOLLOWING OUR INDIVIDUAL ROAD MAP TO ASCENSION - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Nancy DetweilerFOLLOWING OUR INDIVIDUAL ROAD MAP TO ASCENSION Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div. Life is eternal for the Soul—no beginning, no ending. Many Souls choose to explore the various dimensions of life, rather than remain in the heavenly realms. Those of us presently residing on Earth made that ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Gerald HenthornOne day Jesus was out there giving a lecture. He was teaching a revolutionary idea. He was teaching that it is better to simply forgive the torts and felonies aimed in our direction than it is to not. Somebody out in the audience perked up and said, “But, what if your brother hits you in ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Getting past the Pain of Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Monty RitchingsI think it is safe to say that there is not one person on this planet that would choose to be born into an abusive situation, whether it is any of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or sexual abuse. As human beings, we are programmed to not like pain or suffering, however, at the hands of ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Give Yourself a Good Talking To! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Daria VerjansMaybe I should say “give yourself a GOOD talking to”! What’s your inner voice saying to you most of the time? Is it saying: “I’m a truly wonderful human being” or “I am worthwhile” or “I’m always good enough”? I’m guessing that, most of the time, it’s more likely to be “Oh no, I failed again” ...
Views: 1619(10 votes) - Got Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from William FetterGot Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse I often fancifully imagine a snake, mouse, and monkey inside myself. My last message focused on meeting our core for safety and was titled "I love Lucy." This Message focuses on our core need for satisfaction - broadly defined - with the hopefully not too ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Guide To Affirmations - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Andrei BaritchiAffirmations are positive thinking statements that transform the way you perceive not only your inner reality but also the outer world. Positive affirmations activate change process more easily and naturally and have great effects on your emotional and psychological state by modifying the way ...
Views: 1718(4 votes) - Haunted Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichIt’s that time of year where everywhere you turn there are graves popping up from neighbor’s lawns, ghosts flying from trees and glowing pumpkins in windows. As we observe all this delicious scariness we are unaware of the most terrifying thing of all, which lives in our heads… our limiting ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Health and well being Quotes by Oprah & affirmations from the book "Oprah in Her Own Words" - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriHEALTH AND WELL-BEING Oprah Winfrey– “I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.” Suggested Affirmation: “I am grateful for my body as it works for me.” Oprah Winfrey– “If you neglect to recharge a battery, it dies. And if ...
Views: 2798(2 votes) - Hold On.. Or let go... - Part I - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Larry CranePurging things out of our life by cleaning out closets, the garage, or filing cabinet are always wonderful ways of moving forward. In choosing to clean out areas of our life, we are deciding that we can be free of those unwanted items. We may choose to donate or sell some of our things or ...
Views: 1815(2 votes) - How Disagree Peacefully - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Laurie PappasDo you ever find yourself arguing with your spouse, boss, co-worker, friend or family member about something that seems to have no solution? Of course, you see it one way and they see it another, and never the twine shall meet, it appears. To add to the predicament, you feel strongly that ...
Views: 2354(2 votes)