Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Articles from Maria Khalife | Selfgrowth.com
- How to Be the Change You Want - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Maria KhalifeBeing the Change in your life is not a magical, instantaneous event. Like Life itself, it is a journey and not a destination. Be the Change is a process that can be accomplished while you life your life, go to your job, raise your children, love your pets and take vacation. It is like playing ...
Views: 1168 - Are You Stressed or Burned Out? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Stress is the trash of modern life. We all generate it, but if you don't dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life.” ~ Danzae Pace In today’s busy, challenging lifestyles, stress seems unavoidable. Stress can be very damaging in the long term if it is not nipped in the ...
Views: 1165 - Passions and Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Maria Khalife“There’s no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than you are capable of living.” ~ Nelson Mandela Many of us live “safe” lives. Familiarity is comfortable. We hide behind “the way it is” and we think it is enough. But without the energy and drive of a ...
Views: 1165 - A Happy Home Starts With You - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Maria KhalifeWe’ve all had family television shows served up as a model for us over the years. You all remember The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family. The book Little Women influenced many families. As a mom today, you still have the influence to proactively transform your family dynamics. Your instincts ...
Views: 1163 - No Excuse Justifies Lying...to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” ~ Mark Twain We have always valued men and women of high principle – those for whom integrity is held aloft as a standard. But we have seen our so-called leaders caught in many lies publically in the news and this destroys our ...
Views: 1155 - Teaching Children Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Teaching children how to set boundaries helps with both peer pressure and time management.” ~ Patricia L. Perry As children develop, they learn that each day has a structure. Developing a sense of time can help them understand what to expect, to know when to move to another activity, and to ...
Views: 1151 - 4 Tips to Heal a Struggling Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife“The extent to which two people in a relationship can bring up and resolve issues is a critical marker of the soundness of a relationship.” ~ Henry Cloud Life is not about who we’re with; what we’re wearing; where we live or how much money we earn. It is all about unfolding an understanding ...
Views: 1148 - A Good Turn Daily - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maria KhalifeNo man stands so straight as when he stoops to help a boy. ~Knights of Pythagoras Have you ever wondered why individuals like Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama encourage us to "be of service" to others and live that in their own daily lives? What is so wonderful about being of service? ...
Views: 1148 - Second Time Marriages - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Maria KhalifeSecond marriage is the triumph of hope over experience. ~ Samuel Johnson Did your first marriage end in divorce? Did it leave you shaken and unsure about yourself, or life, or about marriage? Would you hesitate to enter into marriage again? Have you learned what you were supposed to learn ...
Views: 1143 - Gaining Control Over Our Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Maria Khalife“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” ~ Wm. Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2, 251 You know that I am a Change Coach. One of the most beneficial things I do is to help people who want to improve their lives to systematically make the necessary changes even ...
Views: 1138 - Fit More Fun Into Your Day - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2016 from Maria Khalife“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung Our days are filled with productivity, and this can sometimes sap us out of leisure and playfulness and lead us farm from the spontaneity we had as children. Although the weekend is our ...
Views: 1136 - Spring Decor - Redecorating on a Budget - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeI have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me. ~ Henri Matisse When the cold, darker days of winter have passed; when we pack away our heavier draperies and we put away our winter ...
Views: 1135 - Lies: Telling Things That Are Not True - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Maria KhalifeEach of us has different standards regarding telling the truth vs. telling a lie. I’d like to share with you some ideas about why telling the truth might be a lot easier on you. Shakespeare said “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” That is a very meaty statement ...
Views: 1125 - How Happy Are Your Children? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Maria Khalife“I had a very happy childhood, which is unsuitable if you're going to be an Irish writer.” ~ Maeve Binchy Most parents want their children to be smart as well as happy, while some have more specific dreams for their kids. Regardless of which category you prefer, every parent wants the best ...
Views: 1117 - Do You Understand About Change? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI became enthralled with the concept of change at a very early place in my life when I read about Gandhi and his principles. Because my life was also touched by the war in Lebanon, I knew life could not go on the way it was and I knew that I just had to change things in order for me to feel ...
Views: 1114 - Act, Even If Fear Has Frozen You - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Maria Khalife“Inaction breeds doubt and fear.” ~ Dale Carnegie The way to experience success in every endeavor in your life is to learn how to make things happen. Now each of us has his own methods, and I think that beneath each method there is a universal law at work. If we understand that law, we can ...
Views: 1112 - Handling Distractions in Our Busy Internet World - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Maria Khalife"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination." ~ Christopher Columbus If you do any work at all on the Internet, you are vibrantly aware that we are inundated with a steady stream of distractions: emails, blogs, pop up ...
Views: 1108 - Turning Your Biggest Problem into Success - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year." ~ John Foster Dulles We hope this doesn’t come as a shock to some of you, but there just isn’t any such thing as a pain-free, problem-free life. We hear about ...
Views: 1103 - It's Easier to Finish What You Start Than You Think - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~ Francis of Assisi Our society is so goal-oriented that any unfinished task feels like a source of distress and shame. We tend to either avoid thinking about our incomplete projects, or, we ...
Views: 1101 - Encouraging Social Success - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Maria Khalife“The focus of tolerance education is to deal with the concept of equality and fairness. We need to establish confidence with children that there is more goodness than horror in this world.” ~ Morris Dees Your little boy wants to play soccer so badly. The others on the team consistently choose ...
Views: 1093 - The Positivity Process - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Maria KhalifePerhaps, by now, you already know this truth: happiness is not something you need to discover because you are already capable of it and because it is intrinsic to the essence of your being! Believe it or not, happiness is not elusive. I just requires your focusing on it for it to become ...
Views: 1093 - How Happy People Cultivate Happy Lives - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Sometimes the most happy people in life are the ones with nothing. We can't lose sight of the little things in life that should make us the happiest.” ~ Ryan Cabrera Being happy. It sometimes feels so easy, and yet, in times of stress when it is replaced by another emotion, where did the ...
Views: 1089 - Things to Do Before Your Child Turns Eleven - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Maria KhalifeThe environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences. ~ Maria Montessori Do you think that your children are connected to nature? Do you remember the activities from your own childhood that bring up a sense of great joy? ...
Views: 1080 - Give Yourself a Psychological Do Over - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Maria Khalife“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~ Viktor E. Frankl Figuring out what life is all about can involve years and years of searching. In fact, if you’ve given up on that task recently, please re-consider picking up the last discovery ...
Views: 1074 - Refreshing Your Intention During the Easter Season - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Maria KhalifeEarth's saddest day and gladdest day were just three days apart! ~ Susan Coolidge The celebration of Easter is replete with so many messages that it is challenging to focus on just one to share with you during this ...
Views: 1073 - Success is a Mindset - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Maria Khalife“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” ~ Steve Maraboli Do you welcome success in your life? A healthy, positive, optimistic mindset does more than just boost your mood. A ...
Views: 1071 - Watch Your Words - Your Kids Are Listening - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Maria KhalifeDon't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum Impressionable children, in the early years when they are fully alive, fully attentive, and fully filled with the desire to learn it all, are like little sponges. You may think he's "only ...
Views: 1068 - Injecting Energy into Your Routine - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Maria Khalife“If you cannot be positive then at least be quiet.” Joel Osteen In her book, You Don’t Have to Go Home From Work Exhausted!, Anne McGee-Cooper explains that there are four chances during the day to recharge energy levels: “getting ready for work, commuting to work, eating lunch, and commuting ...
Views: 1067 - Energize Your Morning Routine - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Maria Khalife“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” ~ Mike Murdock Many people tell me that they don’t have any time to themselves. It’s no wonder. Mother’s in particular have busy, challenging schedules. But here’s an idea to find one full hour just for yourself. No matter how much ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Motivation Going - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Life is a mystery, its challenges, many. How do you keep yourself going when you begin to droop a bit? Here are some suggestions to keep you fresh and moving forward away from stress, ...
Views: 1050 - Living Your Truth and Walking Your Talk - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeGrandiose words spoken to motivate another are 100% meaningless unless the speaker actually lives the truth behind his words – in other words, unless he walks his own talk. We become very disgruntled when we hear of church ministers misappropriating funds. We don’t like it when dignitaries are ...
Views: 1046 - The Hidden Factor in Not Reaching Goals - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. ~ G. K. Chesterton Do you know what the core skills are for successful goal creation? Here are some clues: Identifying what you want Create action steps for creating it Analyze the ...
Views: 1034 - Your Fears and the Forms They Take - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Maria KhalifeIf you have ever felt frozen in time and space as a result of some fear inside of you, you know precisely how uncomfortable that is, how you do not like that feeling, and how it keeps you from enjoying the life you love. I would like to talk about two forms that fear assumes and how you might ...
Views: 1033 - Understanding Your Needs - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ~ Søren Kierkegaard Abraham Maslow pioneered the concept of a Hierarchy of Needs. The concept helps us to articulate the most important areas of our life where we can concentrate in order to be healthy and satisfied, ...
Views: 1032 - Be An Agent for Change - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Maria KhalifeA change agent is someone who is easily able to make changes in their lives and the lives of others. They are considered to be people of great influence and very likable. They seem like natural leaders. These desirable traits can be built and enhanced in just a single step. That step is to learn ...
Views: 1031 - Counting the Good in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Maria Khalife“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” ~ Willie Nelson We were born with two incredible freedoms: the freedom of Will and the freedom of Choice. When we learn how to use these freedoms in our lives, we can guide, direct, and select precisely what we will have ...
Views: 1031 - Want to be Super Productive? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Maria Khalife“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” ~ Paul J. Meyer The productivity methodology of folks at the top of the chain frequently appears flawless, effortless, and intrinsic. More than likely, it ...
Views: 1027 - Meaning: How we make sense of the world and infer meaning. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI have worked to embrace “meaning” all of my life. I tried to understand those smiling faces over my cradle. I learned that when my mom washed clothes, I could play in the sun with her. I learned the meaning of good friends and hurtful people. I began to make sense and value in my world. ...
Views: 1020 - Discover The Meaning Of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Maria KhalifeWhen I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me. ~Erma Bombeck I have worked to embrace "meaning" all of my life. I tried to understand those smiling faces over my cradle. I learned ...
Views: 1015 - Handy Tips for Curbing Your Appetite - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Maria KhalifeA well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca Our appetites come from an inner urge that tells us to enjoy. Food brings enjoyment. So do lots of other things, but in our world today, food seems to have ascended to the priority when it comes to fulfilling ...
Views: 1008 - It's Life Inventory Time - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Maria Khalife“There's nothing like rejection to make you do an inventory of yourself.” ~ James Lee Burke Even if you have created a life that is fully self-sustained and supported through the highest of all ideals, it’s wise to stop occasionally and observe objectively just what’s going on. Our life ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Finding Your Voice - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI’d like to tell you how to find your voice, or if you already have a voice, to give it a bit more volume. In order to do that, I would like you to gain the perspective of a new parent. Some of you are already parents and this will resonate with your experience. For those of you who haven’t ...
Views: 994 - Take Our Test for Your Success Path - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Do you have the mindset of living a life filled with promise and purpose or have you been lead down a path that looks unhappy and hopeless? I’ve know a few folks (fortunately, they’re in the ...
Views: 989 - Let Your Vision Guide Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Maria KhalifeChances are, if you are reading this article, you are already on a good path to a rewarding career. Every successful person understands that a satisfying professional life doesn’t just happen. Each one of us must actively seek out the experiences and opportunities that will make us truly great ...
Views: 986 - Looking Back to Focus Forward - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” ~Og Mandino When you walk sedately into your twilight years, you don’t want to carry along any sense of regret. I recommend going there now and asking yourself what you’d love to cherish when you arrive there years from now. ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Three Tips For Controlling Your Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Maria KhalifeLet's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it. ~Vincent Van Gogh, 1889 I have always believed emotions are part and parcel of my life and my experiences, and are a means of survival. I can see that emotion is a mental and ...
Views: 981 - Ways to Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Maria KhalifeMany great parents struggle with their energy levels. Successful careers are as demanding as successful child-rearing. Combine the two, and it’s truly a miracle anyone ever gets out of bed! In all seriousness, however, you are wholly capable of tapping into energy reserves you didn’t even ...
Views: 974 - Your One, Precious, Succulent Life - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Maria Khalife“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson In our early years, our awareness of self wasn’t well developed. It seemed that obeying our parents and pleasing them with our performance was what life was ...
Views: 967 - Your One, Precious, Succulent Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde In our early years, our awareness of self wasn’t well developed. It seemed that obeying our parents and pleasing them with our performance was what life was about. As we grew, we began to see that our opinions didn’t always match ...
Views: 965 - Do You Keep Your Promises? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Don't make excuses - make good." ~ Elbert Hubbard When you make a promise to someone, you make a commitment to that individual. You can make this promise in two ways: with full intention of keeping the commitment, or as a way of dismissing glibly with no intention of keeping the ...
Views: 950