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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- Between Tolerance and Complacency: A Fine Line - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanHow tolerant do you consider yourself? And how much of your true feelings and needs do you sacrifice in the name of tolerance? If you look it up on the dictionary, tolerance is filled with positive definitions and intolerance only with negative descriptions. Yes, I know, respecting other ...
Views: 2665(2 votes) - How To Master Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Rae-ann Wood-SchatzProcrastination… We all do it to some degree. The question is: “How much does it have to hurt before you are willing to do something about it?” In the Webster’s Dictionary the definition of procrastination is: “To put off doing something, especially out of ...
Views: 2664(2 votes) - How to Regain Your Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBuilding self-confidence is one thing, getting your confidence back after a personal or professional calamity is a substantially different situation. FORGIVE YOURSELF Whatever experience or situation that caused you to lose your confidence needn’t have been your fault for you to be ...
Views: 2664(4 votes) - Productivity & Efficiency Tips for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa Kyle"Productivity" has kind of a bad rep -- it smacks of automation and soullessness. But honestly, do you know of any successful creative person who isn't productive? By definition, successful talented people produce works in their chosen media. The cousin of productivity is efficiency -- which ...
Views: 2661(1 vote) - Communication: Is Being Present Important? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone is talking to another person, it doesn’t mean that they are actually aware to what is being communicated. Physically they are there and this is visible to the other person and to anyone else that is around them and yet emotionally and mentally they could be somewhere ...
Views: 2659 - Be Grateful - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 1: Be Grateful Think of, and make a list of, all that already exists in your life for which you can feel grateful. Read this list daily for at least 90 days. Add to the list each time you think of something else for which you can feel grateful. Gratitude and love initiate the ...
Views: 2656(1 vote) - How To Get Inner Peace Of Mind In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to get inner peace of mind is possible for anyone. It doesn’t matter if you have a violent past that you can’t seem to shake, or a tragic history that has been haunting you for years. Who you were has nothing to do with who you can be. And if you're having negative thoughts ...
Views: 2655 - Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickMost of my life I have been considered a “highly emotional person,” one of those strange ones that could be driven to tears by a commercial. It became a family joke to see what would make me cry when watching television. My sensitivity became part of my personality and I accepted ...
Views: 2653(1 vote) - The Discipline Of Reading - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Brian TracySome things in life are optional, and some things in life are mandatory. Taking your next vacation to the Caribbean is optional. Building a personal library and becoming an excellent reader is mandatory. It is no longer something you can choose to do or not do. It is absolutely essential and ...
Views: 2652(1 vote) - Ways To Motivate Employees: 3 Employee Motivation Techniques That Are Proven To Work - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to know the most effective ways to motivate employees? This article reveals some of the most powerful employee motivation techniques that have been proven to work for reputable companies. But first, why motivate? Well, everyone could use a little inspiration or a “driving force” to ...
Views: 2652 - ***Is Your Voice Telling on You? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHaving worked with the speaking voice for more than 25 years, I have heard them all. What does your voice say about you? Does it say you are weak or strong? Does it say that you are soft-spoken or too loud? Does it say that you speak in a monotone or does it exude color, life and emotion? Do ...
Views: 2651(1 vote) - ***When the Caller Asks to Speak to Your Mother - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI hear it time and time again. Women emailing me or phoning to ask me what they can do about their childlike voice, wondering if it is possible to change that sound. Absolutely. You have a voice inside of you that sounds more mature and can even improve with age no matter how old you are. ...
Views: 2649(1 vote) - How To Make Someone Love You In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeThere is no potion in the world that can make someone love you (at least, not in the way you want). But there are other ways by which you can make someone fall genuinely in love with you - ways that have nothing to do with the supernatural, and everything to do with yourself and what you ...
Views: 2647 - How to Stay True to Yourself Above the Opinionated Roar of Others - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow do you stay true to yourself when you’re surrounded by friends and family that have an opinion on everything you do? Who constantly offer their opinions, whether you asked for them or not? Who seem to imply that they “know better”? It’s not easy! However, if you’re going to lead the life ...
Views: 2647(1 vote) - Choose Your Own Change During Financial Depression - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Chukwuemeka AgbataHealth and wealth are the two important and precious things that one would want all throughout his/her life. Losing all of the wealth that you have accumulated over years is depressing, you might even feel the end of your life has approached you at this financial loss. Choose your own change at ...
Views: 2646(2 votes) - Self Neglect: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Neglect Themselves? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one may find it easy to take care of other people’s needs, they might find it hard to take care of their own needs. Putting other people’s needs first and being ‘selfless’ is often glorified; whereas if one puts their needs first, they can end up being portrayed as ‘selfish’. But to ...
Views: 2645 - The 3 Levels Of Personal Development To Live Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallSo having come to this website, you are probably wondering what personal development is exactly? What does personal development mean and how does it work? Because “personal development” is a very abstract and general phrase…If we are going to develop ourselves and our lives…where do we ...
Views: 2640 - Do Your Emotions Rule Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Laura NashWe all go through times of emotional suffering. Some of us run from our emotions, while others cling to them for an unhealthy period of time. But for many of us the thought never occurs that we have the tools to overcome this suffering, or we simply don't know how to use those tools. Let's look ...
Views: 2638(1 vote) - Awaken the Genie Within - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAncient lore tells us that there’s a magical Genie who lives in a lamp and that the person who possesses that lamp has the power to invoke wishes and desires beyond our wildest dreams. If I told you that Genie lives in you, would you believe me? Maybe not. But if I told you that there was ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - Definition: Personal Development - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteSelf-efficacy is an impression that one is capable of performing in a certain manner or attaining certain goals. It is a belief that one has the capabilities to execute the courses of actions required to manage prospective situations. Unlike efficacy, which is the power to produce an effect, ...
Views: 2635 - Putting the Broken Humpty-Dumpty Narcissist Back Together - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Positive feelings (about oneself or pertaining to one's accomplishments, assets, etc.) – are never gained merely through conscious endeavor. They are the outcome of insight. A cognitive component (factual knowledge regarding ...
Views: 2634 - Creating Your Personal Puzzle of Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Cindy .Holbrook"We are one big family of people, trying to make our way through the unfolding puzzle of life." Sara Paddison For thousands of years people have been attempting to solve the puzzle of life. The problem is that there is not one solution. Each of us has our own unique puzzle to solve. Your ...
Views: 2633(1 vote) - Personal Responsibility...Now That Hurts! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Dwayne KlassenTaking Personal responsibility for your life may may sound rather simplistic and obvious, but very few people delve deep into its true meaning. It is was what caused me to have my "aha" moment. It was the catalyst for my rebirth, and my awakening that created the idea for my book and brand, ...
Views: 2633(2 votes) - Pleasing Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniCan you imagine a life where you only said yes to things that you really wanted to do? I’m talking about truly only doing the things you want to do. This means you never go to any affair out of obligation. You never did another favor for someone unless you really wanted to. You could ...
Views: 2633(1 vote) - The Inner Child...A Gatekeeper to your Soul - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Cathryn TaylorWe all have one thing in common… we were once all children… and having been children we each progressed through seven, predictable stages of development as we matured into adulthood. Not one of us escaped this progression and not one of us completely masters the tasks which challenge ...
Views: 2633 - Making Today’s Problem Tomorrow’s Joke: Finding Humor and Peace in Life’s Minor Crises - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Richard CarlsonMy daughters bought me a rock that says “Today’s crisis is tomorrow’s joke” engraved on it. I absolutely love it, and it’s displayed prominently in my home office. I look at it several times a day to remind me that while it’s certainly true that life is chock-full of dramas, it’s also true that ...
Views: 2632(4 votes) - Improve Your Memory and Exercise Your Mind by Memorizing Random Word Lists - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Chester SantosThe key to improving your memory is to exercise your imagination and get as many of your senses involved as possible while encoding the information that you want to remember. The better your imagination, the better your memory and your ability to memorize a list. The following exercise will ...
Views: 2629(5 votes) - What's Your Dharma? What's Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Lissa CoffeyThe Mayan Calendar comes to a close, and many predict the end of times. But I see that 2012 is a year that promises change, new beginnings, a shift in thinking. We are moving away from the information age, and moving towards an inspiration age. And as we are transitioning our behaviors from ...
Views: 2629(2 votes) - Self Improvement? No Need! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Willie HortonYou don’t need self improvement. You’re perfect all ready – you just need to realize it. Some aficionados of personal development might call the process ‘self-realization’ – a big word (two actually) for something that is within every single person’s reach. There’s little pointing in ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - ***How to Tap the Full Potential of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking voices come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And, while you can attribute your vocal apparatus to genes, it is not just your genetic makeup that entirely determines the quality of your speaking voice. Your environment helps shape the sound of your voice as well. If you study ...
Views: 2625 - How To Earn Trust Back In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to earn trust back can be tricky. After all, trust is not something freely given. And once lost, it may take more than just an apology to get back. Luckily, I'm here to show you how to earn trust back. Read on to find out how. Step 1: Do Something for the Greater ...
Views: 2625 - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART ONE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFear. Anxiety. Butterflies. Worry. Despite all our talents, creative people are susceptible to a smorgasbord of fears. Even Oscar and Grammy winners deal with stage fright. Pulitzer prizewinners sometimes go underground, ceasing to write another word for fear of not repeating their earlier ...
Views: 2624(2 votes) - Getting Off Track? Five Tips on How to Lead a Stress-Free Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Patricia ClappI read an interesting blog today by the author of Little Things Matter. Each day, a post is written about the daily rituals we do to help or hinder our personal development. Funny thing is, so many thing that Todd Smith writes about seems so obvious, yet we neglect to do this little things day ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - Are you a Perfectionist? PART TWO: Ways to Overcome Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTo truly conquer perfectionism requires a complete overhaul in how you view yourself and others. It may require professional counseling. But rest assured that right here and now, there are some concrete things you can do to alleviate the pain of being a perfectionist. The first step in ...
Views: 2619(3 votes) - Showers of Blessings - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Frances LucasAs we go through our daily lives, we may not always see the blessings we have around us. We are too busy; we are deep in thought or just carrying on with our regular routines. However, we all have many blessings every day and if we aren’t careful, the day could pass and we could miss ...
Views: 2619(1 vote) - When Others Put You Second - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhat do you do when others think they are more important than you? How do you deal with people who always put themselves first? It seems like there is always someone who believes they deserve more than others. It is not just that they put themselves first, but it is that they put you second. ...
Views: 2617 - Self Help Tips On How To Deal With Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you having problems with anxiety? Anxiety is a problem that can be treated, both medically and holistically. Today I will be sharing with you some self help tips on how you can get rid of anxiety. To start off my self help tips, I want you to know that most of the time, anxiety is the ...
Views: 2616(1 vote) - Feeling Grateful - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Alvah ParkerHow many times were you asked as a kid, "What are you thankful for?" You probably got that question frequently around Thanksgiving. Being a good child when I was asked I always answered it in the expected way without much thought or passion. My list always had my parents and teachers first ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - How To Motivate Employees: 3 Powerful Tips To Ignite Your Employees’ Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you know how to motivate employees, you could take your company’s earnings and reputation on a whole new level of success anytime. Here are some effective employee motivation techniques to help you get started on the right path. Tip # 1 On How To Motivate Employees: Never Use Negative ...
Views: 2613(3 votes) - Learning to Develop an Intense Focus - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairBecoming side tracked is a part of life, and while this can be a serious problem when we want to complete some important task, distraction is simply a fact of life. It is important to learn how to deal with distraction and keep your focus so that you can finish the job you set out to do in the ...
Views: 2613 - A Surefire Way To Succeed – Get Past Your Fears! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWhy in the world do so many brilliant, capable, educated women allow fear to hold them back? I totally understand the whole concept of fear – what I don’t understand is why we let it get in the way of living our dream life. I speak to a lot of women solopreneurs over the course of each and ...
Views: 2612 - How To Accept Differences - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferPerception is far more important than reality. My seventeen year-old son James and I were talking about playing tennis this weekend and our focus went to how it feels to hit a tennis ball with the racquet. I described it as similar to swinging a badminton racquet with the strings and the ...
Views: 2610(3 votes) - Overcoming Fear of Rejection - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Rebecca MatiasOvercoming Fear of Rejection The fear of rejection is one of the most deep-seated terrors for many of us. Every person on this planet can recall a time where he or she felt unappreciated, misunderstood, challenged, or just outright rejected. This feeling is so awful that we begin to avoid any ...
Views: 2610(2 votes) - Fear of Imperfection - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Vivien McKnight“The forest would be sad if only the birds that sang best, sang.” - Unknown To feel imperfect: to feel deficient or faulty in some way There are many, many reasons why people don’t move forward with their lives and, for the most part it, comes down to fear of something. The fear of not ...
Views: 2608 - The Dangers of Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Willie HortonWherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you’re surrounded by people who have no idea that their subconscious mind is creating their very own version reality as we speak. All these people – so-called normal people – have no idea that their subconscious mind controls them and, by virtue of the ...
Views: 2608 - Learning to Jump over Life's Hurdles - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairSome hurdles that we run up to in life are higher than others. In track, there is the sprint, the low hurdles, and then the high hurdles. We all confront similar situations every day. Sometimes life's a breeze and we sprint right on along. Sometimes we hit the low hurdles and we have to figure ...
Views: 2607 - Stop Doing These 7 Things Forever! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipThere are some things in our lives that we just need to stop doing. They aren’t good for us and they mess with our mindset. I don’t know about you, but I have found that some things I have done for so long that I just do them without thinking. Yet, some of those same things are just ruts ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - PUTTING THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY MOVEMENT IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from William CottringerPUTTING THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY MOVEMENT IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE “Happiness is not a goal, but rather it’s a byproduct.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt. This quote by Eleanor Roosevelt puts a lot of things in proper perspective, especially the popular movements for change driven by the mass media ...
Views: 2605(4 votes) - 3 Ways To Develop And Practice Patience - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Michael LeeThere are many ways to develop and practice patience. If you are interested in learning some of them, then I applaud you. Taking the initiative to change yourself for the better is perhaps the most important part of any personal development process. For more awesome ways to develop and ...
Views: 2603 - How a Success Business Mindset can make all the Difference in Achieving your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWe all desire to have success in our lives. Whether it’s in the realm of family life, love or business and careers, we all strive to achieve the best of what we are capable of achieving. We all know just how important hard work is in achieving that success, but gaining inspiration from the great ...
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