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Your thoughts tell you a truth. They help you form your perception of reality. It is the secure feeling we get when we can justify our reality. But what is real is only real for you because your mind tells you it’s real. Even when you try to tell yourself that your thoughts are wrong, sometimes ... Views: 2124
Many of you will have already come across the DVD or book of ‘The Secret’, or the work of Abraham-Hicks. Possibly you’ve read Barbel Mohr or heard Noel Edmonds say how he managed to create a new prime-time TV show for himself, through Cosmic Ordering. There are ‘Law of Attraction’ and ‘Cosmic ... Views: 2124
From the moment we were born, we've been a slave to our emotions. Babies cry, kids throw tantrums, teenagers rebel... However, there are times when we need to rein these feelings in and learn how to control emotions.
After all, you can't exactly break down in tears whenever your boss ... Views: 2123
Are you doing everything you can to make the Law of Attraction work for you? Have you gone through the steps of the Law of Attraction but you still aren’t attracting the money, success, relationships, happiness and everything else you desire?
You aren’t alone! I’ve said it a million times ... Views: 2123
While one can think in ways that will enhance their life or at the very least not cause any harm, they can also think in a ways that will limit their quality of life. And the mind is like any other kind of tool out there; with one needing to know how to use it, in order to utilize its ... Views: 2122
When you are with someone you can sense whether or not their intentions are positive. Whether their focus is on adding value to your life or taking it away like some social leach.
As the world famous personal development speaker Tony Robbins says, there’s two ways to have the tallest ... Views: 2120
It is not uncommon for someone to say they are busy, and while this could be how their life is during certain times, it could be a way of life. In this case, it won’t matter what time it is or what day it is, as they will have things to do.
This could be how they have been for most of their ... Views: 2118
The secret to achieving your goals is commitment - something which is straightforward but not always easy to do.
Writing down your goals is one act and demonstration of commitment. You are clearly saying to yourself and the universe, "This is what I want".
It's like writing yourself a ... Views: 2118
Did you ever read the warning signs of an impending work disaster, okay maybe, disaster is too strong a word, a work difficulty. Then someone shrugs, pats you on the back and tells you to stop catastrophizing?
And when what you prophesized comes to pass, when the project failed or the ... Views: 2117
Have you ever noticed that a lot of people tend to take themselves too seriously? You know who I mean:
• Those folks who huff and puff with righteous indignation whenever they are challenged.
• Those people who glare and stare whenever someone says something they believe is ... Views: 2117
I was driving on the highway the other day behind a truck that had a bumper sticker on it. As I read the bumper sticker it gave me the idea for this article. The bumper sticker read: “If you ain’t a Buckeye fan, you ain’t s**t.” Well, I have no idea who the Buckeyes are and it really isn’t ... Views: 2116
There are two ways that we can look at problem solving. There is the way that we would like to use to solve the problem and there is the way that we must use if we ever hope of solving it. That is particularly true when we find that the world is not turning the way that we would like.
We’ve ... Views: 2116
We have recently witnessed the furore over the deaths of three people in a “sweat lodge” in Arizona during a “Spiritual Warrior” retreat run by self-help guru James Ray who has now been charged with three counts of manslaughter as a result. Allegations from participants in the retreat include ... Views: 2116
With the continuous and massive growth in sales of self improvement or self help books and the proliferation of personal development websites, wouldn’t you think that you would by now have witnessed a major shift in human consciousness – a marked improvement in the human condition? In other ... Views: 2116
When we hit our mid-forties, our bodies stop fooling around and become serious about disintegrating! It can seem at times as if we age 20 years in the span of one or two years, which can be quite a shock if we have been so caught up with life that we haven't noticed the subtle, almost invisible ... Views: 2114
Want to know how not to be shy around people? If you often feel self-conscious and awkward, find yourself saying all the wrong words (or shutting up entirely), and not being able to do or say what you want... then it's time you get your shyness out of the way. How? Just follow these simple ... Views: 2114
Manage Yourself, Manage Your Life
Not enough time, not enough energy, not enough space. Too much information, too many obligations, too many deadlines, too many obstacles. No communication, no cooperation, no consideration. Over committed, over budgeted, over the barrel. Anxiety, insecurity, ... Views: 2114
Levels of anger and stress has increased hugely in recent times, especially in large urban areas and cities, resulting in increased tension and instability in many people's lives. The effects of anger can be seen very clearly in many domestic or work situation you care to imagine.
Anger as an ... Views: 2114
I’m standing on line at the supermarket behind a mother and her five year old son. Bored, tired, and cranky, the child wants out, as does the mother. The boy starts asking questions and for things. “No!” says the mother. “No” is the answer so many time that she is ahead of her son’s requests. ... Views: 2113
Dreaming is what Sigmund Freud called "the royal road to knowledge of the unconscious." The nightly narratives of dreams, whether scary, strange, or sweet, are clues to what's happening with us deep down inside.
History is full of examples citing the influence of dreams in decision-making, ... Views: 2109
At the New Year, everyone makes resolutions, savoring the opportunity to align with new goals, to throw out the old and seriously get started on achieving hopes and dreams. It's a good time to revitalize your journaling practice, as well.
And there's a bonus! You may well find that by ... Views: 2106
What should I do with my life?
As soon as Edward wakes up in the morning, he lights up a cigerette and starts smoking. Then, he goes washes his face and takes a shower. As soon as he is done, he goes out wondering in the streets from a friend to another not knowing what to do with his day. ... Views: 2104
Have you ever heard the term “keep your nose to the grindstone?” Although sources cite different origins to the phrase, it has come to describe someone who works hard and steady at something that is tedious and boring. Many historians believe that the origin of the phrase was passed down ... Views: 2103
I bet you that in 15 seconds, I can read your personality and tell you what your skills, strengths and weaknesses are - and how to make it work for you in business.
Reading personalities is an art form, and an extremely potent way of connecting with people in a deep, meaningful way. In ... Views: 2102
In our modern day society, distractions are everywhere, vying for our attention, keeping us from what is truly important and our higher purpose. Lately, I have felt more and more overwhelmed by the amount of e-mail that comes through my in-box on a daily basis. By attending to all of this ...In ... Views: 2100
About to make a speech in front of the whole class? Going to see your girlfriend's parents for the first time? Taking a very important scholarship exam? These are just some of the situations wherein knowing how to calm down when nervous becomes a matter of supreme importance.
Feeling nervous ... Views: 2100
Are you quick to lose your temper? Are you prone to loneliness, envy, frustration or other negative emotions? Being overcome with such feelings is natural; but learning how to manage your anger and emotions, especially in high-pressure situations, is an important and invaluable skill.
Here ... Views: 2100
Knowing how to start the day right is very important. You’ve seen what getting up from the wrong side of the bed does to people, haven’t you?
From stubbing their toe on the door to ruining their breakfast - everything seems to go wrong for them. Starting the day right, however, can keep you ... Views: 2097
It is not uncommon to find people who respond differently to the very same situation. For example, when any of us are held in a heavy traffic, most of us would react with frustration, anger etc. while few might handle the situation with strength.
The manner in which we deal with even minor ... Views: 2097
Ten Tips to Improve Your Credit Score Instantly
Diana Young
Author – Financial Fitness Books for Beginners www.financialfitnessbooks.com
Want to boost your credit score but don't know where to begin? Follow these simple steps and begin improving your credit score today.
1. Know ... Views: 2097
It’s never too late to transition into another career. People of all different ages and with all different skillsets and professional histories change careers all of the time. It doesn’t matter whether you’re fresh out of college and unhappy with your career path after just a couple of years or ... Views: 2097
Picture this: it is already evening and you prepare to go to bed. You feel tired and you are just waiting to hit the pillow. Just before going into the restful sleep you think about the day and you realize that you have almost no recollection about what you did. You vaguely remember that you ... Views: 2096
Whether you realize it or not, your life is guided by a set of core values. We all have a subconscious list of principles that steer us down different paths of life; unfortunately most of us aren’t fully aware that they exist. Some may have been developed during difficult periods of our ... Views: 2096
NLP coaching is designed to further help those who are struggling with personal issues that are holding them back from living a fulfilled life. Whether it’s financial success or improving personal relationships, many can benefit from the assistance of someone else who has an understanding of how ... Views: 2095
Is there really a way you could stop being lazy and become a bit more productive? By surfing the internet, you will surely find tons of tips and pieces of advice on how you can avoid being lazy. However, such steps may not always be suitable for everybody. Thus, it is important that you find a ... Views: 2095
Feeling run down? Tired? While on your self-improvement journey, if you feel really run down or tired, you may find there is an old belief or behavior pattern that is out of sync with who you are becoming.
Your natural state of being is vibrant, excited and happy to be alive, but there are ... Views: 2095
Andrea (not her real name) came to see me because she was having a conflict regarding career choices. Her family had supported her through law school, but she had always dreamed of becoming a professional musician; she had started guitar lessons a few years back and was now enjoying being able ... Views: 2094
As a reader of SelfGrowth.com, you’ve likely given some thought to the whole idea of your “attitude.” Some offices I've been to usally have a corny but helpful poster with some pithy saying about “attitude” right? Some of the more popular ones:
“Attitude is everything!”
“It’s your ... Views: 2093
Life is not a Rubik’s cube. There is no one combination that will get you to the finish line every time. It’s a constantly changing and evolving thing. In the same way, what brings us happiness in life is also changing. So, how do we keep up with these changes so that we can be the happiest and ... Views: 2093
Dream blockers, you have them, I have them, we all have them. These are the people in our lives that try to deter us from following our dreams. These people are normally compromised of our, family members, friends, relationship partners, co-workers, etc. Unlike any average hater, who is always ... Views: 2090
Changing negative attitudes is not impossible, but it is not a piece of cake either. If you really want to change yourself for the better, you have to be 100% on it.
This can't just be a one-time thing where you'll immediately give up after the first time. You really have to commit yourself ... Views: 2089
"Life is what you think it is, and gives you what you dare to dream it will.” - Anon
One aspect of the human condition that I find fascinating is the way that we overcome the challenges in our lives tends to be consistent with how easy or difficult we first imagine those challenges to be. We ... Views: 2087
It occurred to me how running is a great metaphor when it comes to the journey of removing the images and projections we have of reality and seeing reality for what it truly is. Something that can also seem to be, two steps forward and one step back at times.
When we first start running it ... Views: 2086
While someone might want to be approached by others, it doesn’t mean that this actually happens. And if it does happen, it could be something that doesn’t happen enough or in the right situations. This is going to relate to all kinds of scenarios and the primary areas are often to do with ones ... Views: 2084
"Being in the moment", or present moment awareness, during a mindfulness meditative state, while using brainwave entrainment, can alter your brain, physically and emotionally, and change how you experience your life, on a daily basis.
The mindfulness state means focusing on something, in a ... Views: 2083
Do you practice continuous improvement? If you are Peak Performer, you do! Peak Performers know that part of being on top of their game is working on always getting better. In fact, anyone who is a Peak Performer in their profession, sales or something else, knows that working to improve your ... Views: 2082
Naikan:
Ouch. It wasn’t the news anyone would want to hear.
My client had been embroiled in major domestic turmoil for weeks. Her husband was uncommunicative and had taken to sitting in front of the TV nursing a bottle of scotch every night. She was on the point of taking the kids and ... Views: 2082
A lot of people carry around with them a lot of “baggage” or “clutter” in their minds.
When I say this I mean that they are still holding onto things that they say they should do but don’t, the person who they had a row with but both are not speaking to each other – but both want to, the ... Views: 2081
Happiness isn't something that suddenly appears in our lives when we have everything we want; happiness is a choice we make in every moment. Sometimes it's just not possible to feel on top of the world; for example if we've just lost someone we love, nothing is going to make us feel happy right ... Views: 2081
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -Helen Keller
I've had the opportunity to do a little traveling over the past month, visiting ... Views: 2081