Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Positive Thinking Articles
Michele Blood is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Positive Thinking". You can find complete information on Michele Blood and her products by visiting Musivation Success.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Rescue Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Zuri EberhartChanges, whether it results from a break up, personal problems or loss of a job, can cause a person to lose their center and flounder while they try to find their footing. Some embrace the change as a way to move forward and try a new path. Others become paralyzed by the fear of change and allow ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - Revealing Your True Self - How to Break Out of Your Shell - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Belinda DalyIn this article I will give you some tips on how to reveal your true self and break out of your shell to improve your self-esteem. Self-esteem is how you estimate, and respect yourself. How do you estimate, and respect yourself? Ask yourself these five questions: 1. Do I like who I am? 2. ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - So You Say You're a Little Frustrated - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Linda McCarrinMother Nature has a way of teaching us valuable lessons…if we’d only look or listen! As a personal coach, I often hear how frustrated clients, friends, and colleagues are about their life experiences. I have one friend in particular whose calls are often (unconsciously, I’m sure), disguised as a ...
Views: 1512 - “The Upside of an Economic Downturn: Eight Ways to Conquer Crisis” - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Janet Perez Eckles“I dread doing this,” I said, heaving a long sigh, “but we can’t put it off any longer.” I wrinkled my nose toward my husband. “The closet really needs cleaning.” Rolling up my sleeves, I tackled the chore with reluctance. Items came off the shelves —a hot pink Flamenco dress from my dancing ...
Views: 1512 - How to Come to Terms With Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyHave you ever come across a perfect person? I bet you've answered no to the question. The thing is no one is an ideal human being because if humans were, there would be no such thing as wars, stress, sadness, or mistakes. The funny thing is even though, while we may never accomplish perfection ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Power of Humour: Making it work at the office - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsI have spent a lot of time in hospitals lately as my dad deals with severe radiation burns. Despite the challenges, stress and lack of resources within the healthcare system, I’m amazed at hospital staff who use humour to put patients at ease. Even a few simple words can get a patient to laugh, ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Quieting Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Michelle MillerAllowing resentment to fester inside us is something we ought to avoid. So, when we begin to feel resentful it is a sign that we need to deal with it. You are likely to feel resentful when someone has criticized you, taken advantage of you, ignored you or mistreated you in some way. As a ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Let's Talk About Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Dirrick WilliamsThe book “LAUNCHING A LEADERSHIP REVOLUTION” written by: Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward, has in it an interesting story about Ben Franklin, one that I will paraphrase. The authors wrote, when Ben Franklin was a young man, around 20 years old, a friend told him he was so disliked people would cross ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - SON-LIGHT (HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL) - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Grant CysterDuring a vacation a few years ago, I was about to fly out of the Chicago airport. I remember that day well. The weather matched my mood perfectly. It was a gloomy day. The sky was heavy and overcast. It was quite a depressing scene. My mood, was melancholic to say the least. I remember feeling ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Cherish Your Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Mark BlackInitially the title of this article may seem as if it runs contrary to your common sense. After all, we all hate to struggle. Dealing with difficulties in life can be scary, frustrating and exhausting. No one looks forward to going through one of life’s rough patches, but we should. I ...
Views: 1508 - Make friends with your bogeyman - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from wendy dolberWe humans love our spooky stories. Like moths to the flame, we can’t resist the spine-tingling scariness of a good legend, myth or bugaboo. When you were a child, were you afraid of creatures that might be hiding under your bed? Or in the closet? Did your parents always have to leave the ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Moving Past the Power of "What If" - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Rebbekah WhiteWhat a powerful thought! Or is it? The question of what if....let's ponder this for just a minute.... it could be very powerful yet it is only powerful in the sense of negativity! "What if" is not the right frame of mind if you are really living the laws of attraction. "What if" is a negative ...
Views: 1507 - Why Visualizations Get Results! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from joan breinerWhy Do Visualization Exercises Produce Results? Have you ever found yourself crying while watching a sad movie, you know it is not real, but the impression your brain is receiving is real and it produces tears. WHY? Fact: Research has shown that the same neuro-pathways in the brain are ...
Views: 1507(3 votes) - Subliminal Software for Your Computer - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Cameron CarterWe all know old habits can be hard to break but building new ones can be difficult too. Perhaps you'd like to persuade someone to see things from your point of view, or convince your boss that you deserve that raise. Whatever the situation may be, subliminal software could prove to be the ...
Views: 1505 - What Are You Thinking NOW? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Max RyanWhat you are experiencing in your life right now is a reflection of the thoughts that you had previously two now. This is the basis of creation. This is the basis of making your life in line with the divine flow. As we really gets the fact that we are co-creating with the universe at all ...
Views: 1505 - Book Review for " The Power of Intention " - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Intention” by Wayne Dyer as a ...
Views: 1504 - SPIRITUALITY-SOME THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Keith BraySPIRITUALITY-SOME THOUGHTS I work with people who simply put, want to make major change in their life. The reasons vary and may include addiction, abuse, stress, and depression. The common denominator is that the zest for life is not what they want and personal relationships are stressed or ...
Views: 1504 - The Keys to Thinking Positively - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesRecent studies into how our minds work have revealed that you can be shown how to think positively. You will discover, to your delight, that you have a powerful friend just waiting and willing to help you through your life. This friend, when asked in the right way, will be happy to make thinking ...
Views: 1504 - 3 Creative Ways to De-Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffStress often comes from being overwhelmed by just looking at or listening to all the clutter and chaos in your surroundings. Is clutter in the form of stacks of magazines, tons of paperwork, piles of clothes, boxes and books, 24/7 media, electronic devices constantly interrupting or… creating ...
Views: 1503(3 votes) - Positive All Year Long? You Bet! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Jhanna DawsonEver wonder how 'they' do it? You know the ones, they are positive, always see the glass has half full, and no matter what the situation, they can always find a positive thing to pull from it. How do they do it? What is different in their day to day thinking that allows them to see the good in ...
Views: 1503 - Don't Give Up Before the Miracle Happens - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Dawn SinnottMy son was diagnosed with ADHD at 4 years old and was eligible for a wonderful kindergarten program for children with special needs. The teacher was amazing and with her help I was able to manage my son’s behavior without having to medicate him. The kindergarten was in a different school than ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - How do I stop my negative thoughts? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattHow do I stop my negative thoughts? People often seek a cure for their negative thoughts once they recognize that positive thoughts are a starting point for feeling good more of the time. I know I did. When you first become aware of negative thoughts, you may feel irritated when they arise. ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Mental Plaque - add Mental Floss vs. Dental Floss for the hard to reach areas. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVYour dentist probably told you the same thing she told me. “If you don’t brush your teeth at least twice a day to remove plaque on a regular basis, one of three things will eventually happen. You’ll get gingivitis … your teeth will decay, rot and fall out … or at the very least, your breath will ...
Views: 1501 - Something EVERYONE could USE MORE OF. - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Timothy SmithHere’s something we all can use more of--- APPRECIATION. Is there anyone out there who would OBJECT to some appreciation? How about a nice ‘Thank you’ for all you do? Would that feel nice? Would it be welcomed? I’m betting YES. “The way to develop the best that’s in a man is by ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - ***Thrust Thy Sickle and Reap - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Rob White"Thrust thy sickle and reap… for the harvest of the earth is ripe." – ancient text. This tip is always right. The earth is crammed with heaven. It's always ready to offer you its myriad blessed fruits of every nature. Do you know how to seek so that you find what you are looking for? All the ...
Views: 1500 - Respect, Relationships, Blessings & God - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Brandon EsparzaWhat is a relationship without respect? What is respect? One of the things about my character I struggle with most is how to respect others, especially those who are the authority. I particularly feel this when something has been done unjustly toward me. When I feel as if I must give respect, ...
Views: 1499 - How to Have a Great Day Every Day - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Wambui BahatiSometimes it's the simple things that can have the greatest impact on our lives. Allow me to share this empowering, simple exercise with you. Perhaps you already know about it, or even use it already in your daily life. If you do, then you know how powerful this little exercise is and you are ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - LOOK FOR THE POSITIVES - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsOur lives are overflowing with negative information from the newspapers, magazines, television and radio. Nations are at war, thousands are dying of starvation and hundreds are killed by natural disasters. There is no avoiding or ignoring the facts. We even receive negativity from our own ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Truly Living: Do you think you are? Five ways to live it up! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieLIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT! I am sure you have heard this many times: life is what you make it. Definitely your input and your outlook shape the life that materializes. So whether you totally believe this statement or not, you can make a great impact on the direction of your life. TRULY ...
Views: 1498 - The Real Key To Success: Positive Self-Talk - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim RyanEverybody talks to themselves, whether it be quietly to themselves or mentally in their own head. If you could see the words that somebody who is successfully is saying to themselves and somebody who is not successful, you would easily be able to see the difference between the two. Self doubts, ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - There is a Universal Law of Abundance - Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Simply praying may not help much. Instead it may be more effective to meditate intensely for more than 15 minutes on the actual result of one's intent which must be in tune with the good of all and never against anyone's wishes. By understanding some of the timeless, mystical truths deeply ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - Be the Butterfly - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Meghan GehanOver the past two years, I’ve used various activities to cope with my divorce: yoga, meditation, coffee dates with friends, workshops and the OJC retreat, etc. One simple, yet effective coping mechanism has been inspirational quotes taped to my bathroom mirror. They change periodically depending ...
Views: 1496 - Facing My Fears with a Pink Jeep - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Lisa TunneyMy friend decided to surprise me by purchasing two tickets on a couple of the Pink Jeep Tours in Sedona. The ubiquitous pink jeep is hard to miss in town. They are simply everywhere. Unfortunately, my friend did not know that I have scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, and had to wear a back ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - In India isn’t the crisis period over? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad[Presently, there is an abrupt change in Indian Politics. Although I am a Spiritualist, I can never keep me away from the views that make the economic reform possible under the auspices of Dr. Manmohan Singh, our Prime Minister. Everybody in a democratic country has the right to react and ...
Views: 1496 - The Secret on Learning to Let Go - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonLetting Go is a process. Letting Go means to stop giving attention to particular person or past experience and to focus on the here and now. We hold on to the past because of our emotions. It may be painful or joyful memories. When we hang on to the past, we are clouding our view of the ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - Starting New - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Louise RouseNo matter what degrees it is outside, spring is a marker in time. Every season has its message. We think of spring as the time to clean out closets, get rid of the old, to prepare for the new. Spring cleaning is also for the mind, stories that just do not serve me are erased, and stories which ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - No Regrets - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Nellie Russell"We are our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.” – Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker I’ve walked away from many relationships, both platonic and romantic, over the past two years. Those people may never understand my decisions, but I ...
Views: 1492 - How to Be Positive Throughout It All - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Lea BullenMany people who experience struggle and challenges think it’s impossible to be positive because life can be tough. However there are ways even during the most difficult of times. Like many things in life, learning how to be positive throughout it all is a skill that needs to be developed. Being ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Appreciation Is The Word of The Day! - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jim FargianoAppreciation is the word of the day! Let yourself feel unburdened by reaping the benefits that come to you when you show others appreciation for who they are. Whenever we share this thought, it is easier to receive more of the same back to ourselves. In turn, this creates a feeling of ...
Views: 1489 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Two) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 1489 - Handle Change In Your Life With Ease - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Gini GreyWe're moving into a new season – a time of change. As the leaves turn from shades of green to yellows and crimsons and brown, bees and butterflies disappear, and clouds reappear, we too undergo our own seasons of change. Ever dying to the old and emerging into the new you'd think we'd get used ...
Views: 1487 - 17 Focused Words to Terminate Fear NOW - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from John Di LemmeLet’s talk about words. It’s important to understand that the words that you speak predict your results. If you say that you are depressed, then you will reap those results. If you say that you are a champion, then your results will be life-changing. You automatically take ownership of your ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Getting Started With Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from rachel annA while ago, meditation was perceived to be an ambiguous practice reserved for monks and Buddha worshippers. However, today it is a well-accepted practice across the globe with a lot of information available on how to have better meditation and how meditation can help our lives. There are also ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - How to Plan For a Successful Future - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyHaving a positive mental attitude is part of programming yourself to feel and believe you are optimistic in your approach to different situations that life might throw at you, and that you are going to be successful in achieving your goals. Thinking positively builds self-confidence. The thing ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Does the Universe Listen To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Niki CleggMany years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - No Limit Thinking Breeds Success - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2007 from Demond JacksonThere are two questions truly successful people ask themselves regularly. The first is, “What would I do if I had no limits?” The second is, “What can I do to destroy those limits?” Ask yourself those questions. Take time to really think about it. If you had ...
Views: 1483 - Practical Skills of a Psychic Tarot Reader - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayYou may discover Tarot to be one of the most accessible tools that can be learned by anyone and used in nearly any situation. In developing the skills of reading the Tarot cards, clearly your other extra-sensory sensitivities will also be enhanced. The use of Tarot cards is an integral part ...
Views: 1483 - What If You Were Happy All The Time? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat if you were happy all the time? I bet you started laughing at the thought! How great would you life be if you could be happy every day from this day forward? Can you picture it? I sure can! What fun I would have! May favorite pose in Yoga is the Happy Baby pose! How can you not be happy ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - 12/12/12 Do Numbered Days Mean Our Days Are Numbered? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Ava SaadiMost of us have seen the doomsday sayers, at least in a movie, holding a sign saying "the end is near". This month in particular the attention is given to the end, especially with the Mayan Calendar's ending. Now we peak at (or peek at) the date 12/12/12. Is there any significance, any intuitive ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - 9 Story Points for Writing Your Own "It's a Wonderful Life!" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahThe greatest truth about being happy is that happiness is a choice and a decision. It's just a thought away! Every day you wake up and get to make the decision about how you want to feel. Ask yourself, "Do I want to be happy today?" Isn't that the choice most of us would want? And yet, we ...
Views: 1481(1 vote)