Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Adult and Senior Development Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Adult and Senior Development". If you have expertise in Adult and Senior Development 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
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- The Boomer Survival Guide - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownWhat an absolutely amazing time to be a 'Boomer! If you're a person who likes a challenge, you'll absolutely love 2009! There's nothing quite like the fear of financial insecurity to stress every system in your life (your career, your relationships and your health) to within an inch of its ...
Views: 1671 - The Broken Window - by Submitted on May 09, 2004 from Anand GhuryeThe Broken Window Concept says that the most tiny but visible part of your personality can be most effective improvement tool if you show that you care .In other words the God is in the details . This concept has come up from the neighborhoods of Chicago . In a house , a small broken window ...
Views: 1144 - The Causes of Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Leslie DutcherSleep apnea is not a virus or disease but rather a problem of diet. However, all people can contract the problem. Fat, skinny, large or small, sleep apnea can be acquired by any body type. Sleep apnea is a symptom rather than a disease itself. It is an air obstructive pathway ...
Views: 1391 - The Connection Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from M Nasir AzizSnoring might not be bothersome to you, but to your partner or roommate, your snorts and moans in the night are certainly more than a minor nuisance. Snoring may interrupt your sleep or otherwise force you to wake up in the middle of the night. Snoring doesn’t sound very life-threatening at ...
Views: 747 - The Curse Of 'I Dunno.' - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Rosie JonesI mention this quite a bit because it is possibly the single most factor for why people sleepwalk through life and end up at forty or fifty bitter, unfulfilled and trying to relive a long lost youth. It's the reason some women end up with boyfriends and husbands who batter them senseless on a ...
Views: 900 - The Different Types of Dementia - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but it is definitely not the only one. Below you will find a quick reference guide to the common types of dementia. Types of dementia Alzheimer’s disease: Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and close to 5.1 million ...
Views: 941 - The Duties of an In-Home Care Aid - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Johnny LoweryIn-Home care aids typically take on a wide variety of duties that help their patients function throughout their day. The main job of an in-home care aid is to prevent the need for an elderly adult to move into an institutional setting for nursing care. Their duties typically fall into a few ...
Views: 1346 - The Economic Crash – A Perfect Time for Reflection and Action! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Craig NathansonProtect your investments!! This is the headline from this month’s Money magazine. In fact the whole magazine is focused on how to keep your retirement intact for future years. For me this is like saying, prepare for your death!!! The opposite action is mandatory now, especially for those in ...
Views: 975 - The Endangered Working Male - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownSeveral years ago, my friend, Dr. Jed Diamond explained how masculine acculturation was creating a huge obstacle for men in the workforce: both young and old. As the world moves from an industrial model to a "post-industrial" (or knowledge-based) economy, the skill sets most in demand evolve ...
Views: 1417 - The Evolution Of Gift Giving - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Susan DunnHomemade Struffoli makes a great Christmas Gift. Here's a photo of mine: http://tinyurl.com/susandunn. We are entering that sacred time of year. In every culture around the globe there is a celebration this time of year with different names, but the purpose is to bring people together for ...
Views: 2695 - The First Steps In Getting Help For Your Parent - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Nancy SteinIt's hard enough for caregivers and their loved ones to agree that some additional help is needed. But once that bridge is crossed, the task of finding just the right person can be just as challenging. What questions should be asked? Are special credentials required? Can we trust them? What are ...
Views: 1890 - The Freedom and Power of Accountability Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Freedom and Power of Accountability By Jay Fiset (Part 1 of 3) Why an article on accountability? This is hardly a new topic yet the concept is widely maligned, misunderstood, and missed completely. Accountability is the foundation of the experience of freedom and personal power. If we ...
Views: 1949 - The Freedom and Power of Accountability Part 2 of 3 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Freedom and Power of Accountability (Part 2 of 3) Lets pick up where we left off in part one, which was an assignment to simply become conscious of where in your life you blame others and where in your life you blame yourself. Once you become more conscious of your tendency to assign blame ...
Views: 1595 - The Freedom and Power of Accountability Part 3 of 3 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Freedom and Power of Accountability Part 3 of 3 If you are first joining us this issue I will recap briefly the assignments from the previous two articles. • To let go of the concept of blame, start by become conscious of when and where in your life you blame, both self and others • ...
Views: 2258 - The Future Of Home Construction With Accessible Living Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainConsidering that accidents happen at a fairly consistent rate it is probable that at some point a disability will hit with in the home that reduces a person’s mobility. When an accident occurs it is likely individuals can find themselves dependent upon the use of a wheelchair, walker or scooter ...
Views: 1400 - The Hidden Consequences of an Unhealthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2023 from waqas ButtUnhealthy lifestyles have become increasingly prevalent in today's fast-paced world, significantly impacting various aspects of human life. From poor dietary habits and sedentary routines to chronic stress and substance abuse, these lifestyle factors contribute to a host of health concerns, ...
Views: 486 - The Importance Of Knowing Old - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Natalie Tucker MillerHer hair was disheveled, which was unusual for her. The mini stroke she’d suffered after the sudden death of her longtime friend (right at the breakfast table. Put her head down and BOOM. Transitioned into whatever awaits us upon death with nary a peep) was evident in her slowed speech and ...
Views: 1424 - The Joy Of Listening - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Warren RedmanOne of the joys and privileges of being an Emotional Fitness Coach and teaching Emotional Fitness courses is that I get to hear the inner thoughts and experiences of others. Now don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I want to spy on other people’s lives; it’s that as I hear their stories two things ...
Views: 821 - The JUMBLE Complex - by As you sit there reading the words that are on your screen, you have thoughts and feelings in response to what it is that you are reading. And as you continue reading this you might be surprised to find that your curiousity begins to grow as you continue reading this again and again. You’ve came ...
Views: 969 - The Lost Vocation - by Some people reserve the word "vocation" for religious calling. Modern career planning encourages people to think of a "life purpose" that guides and gives meaning to a life, regardless of career.
Many people speak of being "called" to a career. There is a sense of "inevitability," that, "I was ...
Views: 1469 - The Male Brain - Hardwired to Fail? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from H. Les BrownAs if the emotional, social, cultural and hormonal changes that overtake a man during the midlife transition aren't severe enough, he also has to factor in a biologically-based uphill battle that he has to fight to maintain his place in the world. Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen from Cambridge University ...
Views: 1958 - The Many Health Benefits of Visiting a Spa - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Rubel ZamanModern life can be stressful. The slow grind of a daily nine to five routine can weigh like a ton of bricks on you. So naturally we all need to have a break now and then. It would be wonderful thing if we could all take a holiday in the sun every couple of weeks, but realistically this is ...
Views: 2066 - The Masculine Mystique - Field of Lost Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from H. Les BrownEach of us begins his or her life at the center of a perfect 3-pronged conspiracy. Born into an established environment, you immediately commence your cultural formation. After the initial explosion of neural and synaptic formations, for the first three years of your life, your environment plays ...
Views: 1722 - THE MECHANICS OF WISHES - by Here is how our physical world works. When we wish for something, that energy goes out into the world and every suitable person around us is given the opportunity to make it happen. The one who follows his intuition and provides our wish, goes through a kind of metamorphosis, because of this ...
Views: 790 - The Midlife Quest - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Dan Johnston“Midlife is when you reach the top of the ladder and find that it is against the wrong wall.” ~ Joseph Campbell Seventy-six million “Baby Boomers” are facing the midlife experience. Midlife is certainly a time of change and transition, but it is only a normal stage of ...
Views: 2678 - The most common causes of BPH and how to prevent it - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from David SamadiThe benign prostatic hyperplasia – also known as the prostate gland enlargement – occurs when cells of the prostate gland start to multiply. The prostate enlargement causes urinary blockage, limiting the flow of urine by squeezing the urethra. In all of dr. Samadi’s experience with men suffering ...
Views: 788 - The Most Common Dementia Warning Signs You Need to Lookout For - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Natalie ThongritApproximately 47 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and that number is expected to increase to 75 million by the year 2030. If you have a parent or loved one whom you think might be showing early signs of dementia, keep reading. Listed below are some of the most common ...
Views: 1091 - The Most Terrible Feeling Of All - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from H. Les BrownOne day my father, as a young man, came home from work to find the apartment cleaned out of furniture and swept clean. His wive (not my mother) was gone. Needless to say, reconciliation wasn't an option. I also know of a woman who was so alienated from her husband that, from time to time, he'd ...
Views: 1383 - The Music Inside - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Larry HochmanI work with a number of coaching clients who are building other aspects of their lives besides the ones they're used to. The usual stuff: network marketing businesses, coaching practices, traditional businesses, etc. Some of these amazing people have figured out they're in the wrong line of ...
Views: 1065 - The Mystique of the New - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownThe year has changed . . . how about you? What changes are facing you in 2009? If you're a man in midlife, change has probably caught you like the incoming tide and is carrying you along with its often-understated power. Now, the question remains: what are you going to do about it? Your ...
Views: 1148 - The Nature of Soul - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Sam Oliver,It is the nature of soul to grow, to heal, and to love. As we enter into the world, we emerge as a tiny child. We are open. We do not have conditions placed on us by our parents or ourselves. We have not closed ourselves off from any possibility. It is though the world lay at our feet. We are a ...
Views: 1667 - The Need for Training - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanIf IFAs and Life Assurance Companies are to compete effectively with the direct sales channels that are trading today and with the many more about to appear in the next 24 months then they must first realise exactly what they have to do. If they want to keep, never mind increase, their ...
Views: 1347 - The Only Way to Win the Battle of the Sexes - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from H. Les BrownHere's a double spoiler for you, first for the 1983 movie, War Games, then for this article: as the computer, Joshua, comments at the end of this picture: "A strange game. The only winning move is not to play." It works as well for global thermonuclear war as it does for the age-old conflict ...
Views: 1102 - The Other Side Of The Mountain - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from H. Les BrownJust because I've made it "over the hill" doesn't necessarily mean that it's smooth sailing from now on. As a matter of fact, think back to when you were a teenager still walking riding your bike everywhere you wanted to go. Couldn't you just taste the freedom and all the possibilities that were ...
Views: 1202 - The Power Of Context - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Rosslyn TaskerAt the beginning of this year I chose my context for the year as being health and well being. I chose this context because I was very tired and had been working very hard pushing myself to finish what I had started. In 2007 I had been travelling overseas for long periods to support our clients ...
Views: 801 - The power of mental health - by Mental health is something we all want for ourselves, whether we know it by name or not. There are no easy answers here: Mental state is the awkward stepson he sent to the country's state hospital and visits once a year.
In fact, good mental health is an integral part of the overall good ...
Views: 157 - The Power Of No! - by How often do we find ourselves in awkward situations we could have avoided simply by saying "no"? It is only after getting into those situations that we remember the simple act of saying "no" would have kept us totally out of them.
Your time and peace of mind are invaluable. There are times ...
Views: 1223 - The Scariest Hallowe'en Ever - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from H. Les BrownSaturday was the first (and the biggest) costume party of the Halloween season around here. I went as the scariest thing I could think of: the New York Stock Exchange. Sadly, I didn't win the 'Scariest Costume' prize . . . I lost out to a store-bought devil. I'm not sure whether this particular ...
Views: 1021 - The Surprising Causes of Adult Acne Which You Must Know - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Kim SmithAre you trying to find a solution for your acne problem? Well, a majority of adults are facing acne problem these days. Even though we have treatments and products available in the market to get rid pf acne, they may not show permanent results. One interesting fact here is that some products and ...
Views: 625 - The Threat Of Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from H. Les BrownI am a very fortunate guy . . . I really should say that I'm extremely blessed. I live in a modest but lovely home in a summer resort one mile from a beautiful beach. I'm have a relationship that's stable and loving with a level of communication and mutual appreciation and understanding that's ...
Views: 761 - The Top 10 FATAL Mistakes People Make After Age 40! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Craig NathansonMistake # 1: Doing work that brings no joy or happiness Who made up the rule that says work should bring misery. Go ahead and add up the hours of “work” left in your life. Calculate up to the day you stop breathing, not the day you retire. A big number, isn’t it? Now, how will ...
Views: 2719 - The Top 10 List of Free Assessment Tests on The Web - by 1. Communication Style Profile
http://www.communicationu.com/103.html
Are you looking to become a better communicator to even more people? This assessment tool will assist you to narrow down the specific communications areas you'd want to work on next.
2. Do You Have a Fear of ...
Views: 1289 - The Top Ten Things I Learned from Mister Rogers - by Fred Rogers has received virtually every major award in television and dozens of others from special-interest groups in education and early childhood, and he's one of my heroes. He makes everyone feel special and valued. Here are the top 10 things I learned from Mister Rogers:
1. "You can ...
Views: 1100 - The Top Ten Things to Know About Optimism - by 1. Optimism is learned.
If it's learned, it can be changed! If you don't feel you're optimistic and would like to be, put yourself around someone who is and observe and listen, or work with a coach.
2. People who are optimistic have learned to modulate their inner states.
According to Dr. ...
Views: 1069 - The Truth About Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickAdults with ADHD have trouble concentrating, struggle with organization, lose things, forget things, feel restless, and make impulsive decisions. These are all the same symptoms that children with ADHD experience. But ADHD impacts adult lives in some very specific ways. There are a number of ...
Views: 1300 - The Truth About Sex, The Real Deal About Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2022 from Shubham SardaIntroduction: Sex is a hot topic these days, and that’s a shame. We all know there’s more to sex than just getting it on. In fact, sex is something that should be taken seriously, especially if you want to have healthy relationships. But what do we really know about sex? Is it good for us? Is it ...
Views: 587 - The Ugly Truth About Your Job !! - by If you work for yourself : the odds you will still be in business in the year 2005 are only 1 in 5. In today¡¯s workplace swirling with change, one million people will start a new business this year. The UGLY truth is, 800,000 will be ¡°out of business¡± in the year 2005.
If you work for ...
Views: 951 - The Victim Role - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Lynda BevanDefinition of Victim: Let's take a look at the role of ‘victim’ in adult marriage/partnership relationships and will explain how to change the role from ‘victim’ to ‘survivor’. Here are some examples of the behavior and thinking of a ‘victim’. 1. A ‘victim’ is someone who believes they have no ...
Views: 11009 - The Void - by Most of us spend the first half of our lives getting busier and busier. There is so much to do! Get and education, establish a career, create a home, manage a family – by the time most women reach mid-life, we have not a moment to ourselves. We are busy meeting others’ expectations.
Keeping ...
Views: 1044 - The World As You Never Saw It - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from H. Les BrownWhen I was growing up, way back in the old days of black-and-white television (in the very early 1960's), the US Army produced a weekly half-hour program that they called The Big Picture, and it opened with a graphic depicting the globe. John Glenn had not yet taken his first manned orbital ride ...
Views: 1011