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What is Personal Development? by Dr. Jennifer Howard- The 9 obstacles that keep you from achieving your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from wulston aldermanWhile you may have spent a lot of time working on your goals for the next year, there are plenty of things that are going to get in your way to achieving them. Before we go any further let’s establish the use of language here. Goals can be substituted with objectives, targets, outcomes, ...
Views: 29631 - Be Careful of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Cindy .Holbrook"Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, ...
Views: 20221(15 votes) - Living Alone and Loving It: 10 Tips to Help You Grow Into the Person Who Will Fill Your Empty Nest - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Debra CostanzoI don’t know about you, but I can remember when I was broaching my teen years I would spend hours writing angry poetry in my bedroom. I was technically way too young to be writing about jaded love. But, I did. Although, my own experiences may have been limited I certainly had enough examples ...
Views: 17319(3 votes) - Aloof Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThis is an area I have been reflecting on for many years, pondering and asking myself why such behaviour exists. And with my recent expression through writing, felt it was time to talk about this interesting and often confusing area of behaviour. So here, based on my experience and ...
Views: 16865 - Example Of Personal Goals - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinHave you been seeking an example of personal goals? You have come to the right place. Today, you will discover several examples of personal goals. As you read, discover the example of personal goals that meet your needs and help propel you forward to success, and achievement. There are many ...
Views: 14538(1 vote) - Definition: Personal Skills - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteHow to develop personal skills One way to develop your personal skills is through Interpersonal communication. This is defined by communication scholars in numerous ways, though most definitions involve participants who are interdependent on one another, have a shared history. Communication ...
Views: 14427(1 vote) - The Long Term Benefits of Personal Development and Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Jennifer HowardThere are definite long term benefits of working on your personal development as well as your spiritual growth. Often times our experiences don’t reflect a sense of progression from A to B to C, meaning it’s not exactly a linear progression. Even though sometimes we might think that nothing is ...
Views: 13276(1 vote) - 10 Words to Delete from Your Vocabulary - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Barbara J. HenryWords are powerful because they shape our thoughts, determine our actions, and chart the course of our lives. This is true whether the words are positive, giving hope and encouragement, or negative utterances that steal our joy and confidence. Wherever we are in our lives, personal ...
Views: 13003(30 votes) - Dealing With Stubborn People: 3 Proven Ways To Handle Stubborn People - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are many types of people in the world. Unfortunately, the stubborn ones always seem to make up a major portion of the population. Such is the way of life. However, that doesn’t spell the end of humanity. There are effective ways of dealing with stubborn people. Now, getting around them ...
Views: 11379(1 vote) - When Someone Rejects You, Who Are They Rejecting? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulThe fear of rejection is a huge issue in relationships. For some, the fear is so huge that it stops them from being in a relationship. For others, it plagues them throughout their relationships and causes much anxiety.Rejection is a part of life, and learning to lovingly manage it is very ...
Views: 11330(4 votes) - The Virtue of Courage - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Mike McCallCourage is one of those virtues necessary to living a good life. But what is courage? Usually, the first thing that comes to mind is bravery in the face of a threat, yet it is so much more. Let me suggest that it is the ability to choose the point that lies between cowardice and recklessness ...
Views: 11261 - ***Change and Spiritual Surrender: Opening Yourself to the Possibility of Greatness - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jennifer HowardIf you have been involved in personal development and spiritual growth you have probably heard someone talk about surrender. Surrender can be different things to different people. When you see a movie and character surrender to the enemy it means giving up. That is the perspective from one level ...
Views: 11255 - ***Does Your Voice Shake in Public Speaking? 5 Steps to Stop the Quiver - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYou are standing in front of an audience. Your knees and hands are shaking; your heart is pounding in your ears and in your cheeks; sweat has formed on your brow; your lips are quivering. If all of that isn’t bad enough, when you open your mouth to speak, the voice that results is quivering or ...
Views: 11181(6 votes) - 7 Steps To Healing Your Wounded Child - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimThe "wounded child" is an archetype containing negative emotional patterns of our youth. You have a blocked or damaged archetypal pattern when you allow your wounded child to run your life. You find yourself attracting the same repeated pattern of negative experiences in your adult life. You ...
Views: 10885 - How to Overcome Regrets, Disappointments & Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleAre you being tormented by a regret, a missed opportunity, a perceived mistake, a disappointment, or past hurts? Maybe something awful was done to you or perhaps you did something horrible to someone else. By focusing on bad events in the past, you're only hurting yourself more. Feel that ...
Views: 10629(2 votes) - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from wulston aldermanThe traditional image of workplace coaching has been for the reserve of executives or individuals with high potential within an organisation. It is now reaching the shop floor with organisations realising that managers using coaching skills in the workplace can provide direct performance and ...
Views: 10080 - 10 Life Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the wake of the BP oil spill, we face a major environmental disaster. Hundreds of animals are dead, and even more are in danger. It could take years for affected areas to fully recover. As cleanup efforts are ongoing, engineers are still trying to work out the best method to control or ...
Views: 9786(9 votes) - Self-Centered & Demanding - When It's All About Me - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnTo be demanding isn’t all bad, but there are many ways in which it can be unloving. It is one thing to be persistent in asking or requiring something, but excessively demanding one’s own way regardless of others’ rights or how they are treated indicates self-centeredness. Overly demanding people ...
Views: 9531(2 votes) - Learn How To Become A Mentalist: How To Read Minds In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Michael LeePeople who know how to read minds are the envy of everybody. They can amaze anyone and instantly become the life of the party. They can also use their skills to make sound decisions, anticipate reactions and make life generally more pleasant for themselves. The good news is… you too can learn ...
Views: 9296(3 votes) - Five Conversation Killers - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from John DonlandImprove your Conversation by avoiding these traps. And as suddenly as it began, it’s over. There you were, in the middle of a great conversation when suddenly the wind died in your sails, leaving stranded out in a large, unwelcoming and unforgiving ocean. What happened? Not every ...
Views: 8991(2 votes) - 5 benefits of taking responsibility for yourself - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsOne of the main reasons why numerous people tend to stagnate in their development and growth as conscious human beings, is because they have a fear of taking responsibility for themselves. Most individuals are afraid of not having what it takes. This fear, can sometimes be embedded into peoples ...
Views: 8888(2 votes) - ***Prolonged Yelling or Shouting Can Do Serious Damage to Your Vocal Folds and Throat - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe Super Bowl is fast approaching and there is one result that I can predict: hoarseness and sore throats. Some may even experience loss of voice by the end of the night. This problem is known as vocal abuse and it can lead to serious problems for your speaking voice. There are those who ...
Views: 8733(1 vote) - ***Loving Yourself First - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line."--Lucile Ball, 1911-1989, Comedienne and ActressLucile Ball was a very smart woman!Do you believe that if you put others first, they will love and value you and you will feel ...
Views: 8704(18 votes) - Why Very Smart People Sometimes Have Poor Social Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever have trouble making conversation with others even though you consider yourself to be a very intelligent person? If so, this may puzzle you. You may wonder why you are so poor at making conversation with others, even though you are very smart, and you know a lot of interesting ...
Views: 8682 - Definition: Personal Growth - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePersonal Growth or self-improvement refers to self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—most frequently with a substantial psychological or spiritual basis. The basis for self-help is often self-reliance, publicly available information, or support groups ...
Views: 8680 - Healing Emotional Dependency - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Margaret PaulYou are emotionally dependent when your happiness, sense of safety, and sense of worth are dependent upon others' love, attention, and approval.When you were growing up, perhaps you heard statements like: "What will the neighbors think?" "What will__(so and so)__think if you do ...
Views: 8543(6 votes) - ***Do People Ask You to 'Tone It Down' or Speak More Softly? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt that when I write about volume, I talk more about the soft-spoken voice because lack of volume is much more common than too much. Those who are too loud, however, are just as difficult for the listener as the former. A loud voice is hard on your listeners’ ears. There is ...
Views: 8400(4 votes) - Being the Best You Can Be - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Richard BrookeTake a moment to imagine where our society would be, if we (people and businesses) allowed ourselves to believe we have no need for improvement. If we settled for “good enough,” instead of reaching for excellence. If in the afterglow of great success, we adopted an attitude of “We’ve arrived!” ...
Views: 8361 - How To Become Genuinely Interested In Other People - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Michael LeeThese days, knowing how to become genuinely interested in other people is a must-have skill. Why? Well, that’s because you get to close deals more often that way. You get to put your ideas on the forefront. You get to convince the rest of the group to follow your lead. Knowing how to become ...
Views: 8305(5 votes) - ***8 Ways to Move from Stuck to A Creative Genius - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jennifer HowardNo matter how much we enjoy what we are doing in our life and in our business, there are times when we all find ourselves in need of a creativity jump-start. As many of you know, I'm working on a book to be released this Fall. I greatly enjoy the topic and the writing process, however there ...
Views: 8167(7 votes) - Personal Development: Familiarity Breeds Contempt - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Willie HortonFamiliarity breeds contempt – so the old saying goes – and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up. Many years research has proved that the normal mind performs its routine tasks in a mindless manner, without paying what is being done any attention at all. This ...
Views: 7952(2 votes) - I Hate You!-- How To Let Go Of Animosity Towards Others And Be Happier With Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Heather TaskovicsHow often have we come across people in our lives who have, in our minds, done something so terrible to us that we feel the utmost loathing and hatred towards them? Unfortunately, we all can admit to this on more than one occasion. When we are faced with situations such as these, we basically ...
Views: 7934(2 votes) - The Real Definition of Core Values - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceThe term “core values” is one that you will hear quite often, especially by life coaches and counselors. You may also hear them referred to as core beliefs. But what exactly are core values and how you able to determine which are most critical to your health and well-being? Core values are ...
Views: 7889(1 vote) - More Ways to Use Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Yvonne GreenThe Ho'oponopono phrases are "I love you," "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," and "Thank you." You can use these beautiful Ho'oponopono phrases on people, places, situations or anything in your life you want to 'clean'. Remember, using these phrases is a powerful way of 'cleaning' and clearing ...
Views: 7863(2 votes) - Mother, Most Important Person In My World - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Carol RigbyMy first Day on earth, totally at the mercy of my mother, a beautiful person who loved and nurtured me. Everything I needed to develop my body and mind, she has provided. Now the cord is cut and I already feel a sense of freedom and adventure, an enthusiasm and anticipation for life. ...
Views: 7545(1 vote) - Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunLook around where you work and see how different people live in different periods of time. They are living in the Past Now, Current Now or Future Now. Being around people living in the Past Now can be depressing. These individuals believe something great happened in the past, but nothing will ...
Views: 7315(7 votes) - What Is Emotional Dependency? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you emotionally dependent? You might want to go through this checklist.__I cannot feel lovable and worthy without another's approval. __I need a lot of attention from certain people to feel that I am okay. __I don't trust my own feelings. I need others' to validate my feelings. __I am afraid ...
Views: 7237(7 votes) - Understanding Your Personality Type: Dominant, Demanding, Determined Doer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christina WileyAre you aggressive, assertive good at solving problems and like to be in control? If so, your personality type is likely that of the Determined Doer. The dominant personality type is persistent and focused on goals. If you fall into this category, you are good at making decisions and following ...
Views: 7048 - ***Can't Say "No" to People? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat are you afraid of if you say "No" to people? Here are some of the things my clients have told me regarding their fear of saying no: "I'm afraid of hurting their feelings. Then they will get angry at me and I will feel like a bad person." "I'm afraid of ending ...
Views: 6681(2 votes) - How To Deal With Rumors: 5 Helpful Tips To Deal With Rumors - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Michael LeeIn this article, you will learn how to deal with rumors before any damage takes place. Rumors are not always nasty, but they can be especially malicious when the person who started them has something against you. Unfortunately, you can’t just put a stop on nasty rumors just by telling one ...
Views: 6654 - Why Should You Add New Words to Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealThere are a lot of good reasons why we should try to improve our vocabulary. When we have a good vocabulary, we not only sound smarter, but we are smarter. We can learn more things. We can understand deeper concepts and learn the connections between various bits of knowledge that we already ...
Views: 6548(7 votes) - Warning Signs Of Manipulative Behavior: 3 Types Of Manipulation And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Michael LeeOnce in a while, we come across people who use manipulation to get what they want. These people can be our teachers, our friends and even someone whom we are in a relationship with. As much as we would want to avoid these people, we can’t. However, there are warning signs of manipulative ...
Views: 6493 - Psychological Reveral: The Root of Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Michael LawrienceWhen we want to improve our lives we set an intention of what we would like and then we look for results. We may have visualized the result and taken some actions. Why do our intentions fall short of our desired results? Maybe it’s a little thing called “counter intention.” Counter ...
Views: 6382(4 votes) - How To Deal With Bad Neighbors: 3 Types Of Bad Neighbors And How To Conquer Them - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Michael LeeIn a perfect world, you can have a good job, a great family, and perfect neighbors. Unfortunately, you can’t always get three out of three. However, with a little lesson in persuasion and assertiveness, you can at least deal with one of the three constants in your life. In this article, I will ...
Views: 6194(2 votes) - The Secrets To Becoming An Ideal Leader - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2016 from Leon EdwardTruthfully, there are many secrets to becoming an ideal leader. John C. Maxwell, a highly reputed authority on leadership once said: “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position”. In this quote, John C. Maxwell identifies the very first secret to becoming an ...
Views: 6193(3 votes) - Are you a Perfectionist? PART ONE: Signs and Symptoms of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIn working with creative people, I can’t help but notice that the vast majority of are perfectionists. It’s heart-breaking to watch this parade of extremely skilled, high achieving people who beat themselves up unnecessarily. Regardless of the degree of perfectionism, it’s painful. ...
Views: 5727(3 votes) - A Good Personality Quiz Should Tell You How Strong, Or Weak, Your Foundations Are!... - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Ishmail DownesWhen looking for a personality quiz, make sure it's unique and the results are meaningful to your life! Ideally, the freer it is the better " We all like freebies, don't we? Of all the free personality tests I've seen, the majority, if not all, give you worthless, unusable results... Free ...
Views: 5454 - An Amazing Interview: How Jill Kinmont Boothe Turned Tragedy into Triumph - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLife presents each of us with a seemingly endless series of tests and challenges. It often seems that just when we catch our breath, the next challenge hits us. But regardless of our circumstances, we always have the power to choose how we will respond to life’s difficult moments. Choosing to ...
Views: 5441 - ***Speaking Your Truth When it's Hard - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Margaret PaulHow often do you withhold the truth from someone important to you - your partner, friend, parent, child, co-worker - because you know he or she will get angry rather than care about you?How you do feel when you don't speak your truth about something that is important to you? It is likely that ...
Views: 5345(1 vote) - Hurt Feelings vs. Hurt Heart - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Margaret PaulClifford, 42, married with children, told me during a phone session that he was tired of not feeling happy and joyous. "As a small child, I remember being so happy and excited about life. But my parents didn't receive me at all. They were indifferent to my creativity and ...
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