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What is Personal Development? by Dr. Jennifer Howard- How To Reclaim Your Brain from the Walking Dead - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Michele MolitorAre you going out as a Zombie for Halloween? As a busy woman, executive or business owner –you’re probably a pretty good plate spinner or whirling dervish, as you get pulled in multiple directions on any given day to fulfill your duties as boss, manager, mom, cat herder, taxi driver, friend, ...
Views: 488(1 vote) - 9 Ways to Improve Your Presence and Boost Your EQ - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Michele MolitorDid you know that only 7% of our communication comes through speaking? The rest of communication comprehension relies on visual and energetic cues such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, posture, touch and movement. With this in mind, it’s key to be conscious of what you’re ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - How to Build Trust: 12 Keys to Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michele MolitorWhat does it feel like when you really trust someone? There is a sense of calm. Of peace. A Knowing if you will. It’s the feeling you get when you know that someone has your back. Trust is something that is earned. Earned day after day through your consistent behaviors, words, actions ...
Views: 664(2 votes) - The Neuroscience of Success: 3 Mistakes To Avoid As A Leader - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2017 from Michele MolitorAs a leader of your organization or your team – you set the course, the tone and the motivation levels of the people you’re leading. In order to do this, it requires that you have a level of clarity within yourself. Research shows us that Emotional Intelligence is key predictor of success. ...
Views: 563(2 votes) - How to Use a Plumbing Snake on a Troublesome Pipe - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Dixie SomersWhen your slow drain is no longer eased by cleaning out the trap or making use of a plunger, your next step to clearing a clog is to use a cable auger, familiarly referred to as a plumbing snake. People frequently resort to chemical products to clear drain clogs before bringing out the snake. ...
Views: 435 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Comforting the Little Orphan Girl - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: When life hands me a very difficult time, and I feel defeated and overwhelmed, I enter a hopeless and helpless state of mind I think of as The Little Orphan girl. This is the way I felt, as a teen, when I lost nearly my whole family, father, aunts and uncles, between the ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - How Public Speaking Can Help You With Any Fear You May Have - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Steven StasczakYou don’t have to be a famous key note speaker or a famous motivational speaker like Tony Robbins or Joel Osteen just to give a great speech. Public speaking to many people when performing such an act in front of an audience is every daunting and even more so intimidating.Fear is the biggest ...
Views: 654 - Critical Thinking: If Someone Is Spiritual Does It Mean That They Are Emotionally Developed? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to do yoga, but if they do don’t yoga, they may have tried it at last once in their life. And in the same way that there are all types of martial arts, there also all types of yoga. The Right Fit So, just as one can have a social media profile ...
Views: 458 - How To Work With Difficult People - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyHave you ever worked with someone who you just don’t seem to get along with? It can make your working hours feel long and awkward, but the next step doesn’t have to mean looking for a new job. There are many approaches you can take to stay in control. 1. Set some ground rules on how you ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - “Aren’t You A Bit Young To Be Writing About This Stuff!?” - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn 2011 or 2012, I was asked if I would like to go to a talk at a university that was on food. I thought that this would be interesting, so I agreed to go along. If I remember rightly, there were a number of people there who spoke, and a number of them worked for big companies that ...
Views: 456 - I’ll Do it Tomorrow: Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you sat down to do an important task only to realize then that your clothes needed ironing? Or that your digital music collection was in need of some serious reorganizing? And then there’s this fascinating documentary on bird migration on YouTube ...
Views: 649 - How Personal Development Can Play a Crucial Role in People’s Lives - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe thing is, every individual has some talent or the other, but not everyone is able to recognise the talent hidden within them. This is where personal development in Perth comes in. For people who can’t recognise their skills and qualities, set goals and utilise their full potential, personal ...
Views: 344 - The Media: Is It Easy For The Mainstream Media To Control What People Believe? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who listen to the mainstream media, there are others who pay attention to the alternative media. It hasn’t been this way for long, though, and this is due to the fact that there only used to be one option. The Main Source If someone wanted to find out about what ...
Views: 367 - “I Don’t Care If Your Father Is In Hospital!” - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAs I have said in a previous article, my father had to go into hospital in the middle of 2011, and this was a time when I was under a lot of stress. My mother had had a stroke the previous year and soon my life would change once again. During the time that my father was in hospital, I would ...
Views: 443 - "This Guy Has Good Boundaries!" - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAs I look back on my journey, I can see that there have been a number of moments when what I was doing no longer worked. And, when this has happened, it has caused me to look for something else. One of the moments that comes to mind is in the middle of 2009, as this was a time when what I ...
Views: 477 - Why Knowledge Of Cricket Is Important To Become A Good Fantasy Cricket Player - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Michael WarneCricket is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in the world. And when it comes to the Indian sub-continent the love and passion for this sport simply known no bounds. While an onlooker may consider it to be a see ball - hit ball affair but the enthusiast and followers of the game know ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - “I Need To Write About That!” - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the middle of October 2010, a friend and I had decided to go out for the night in a city nearby. There were a number of places where we had gone in the past, and tonight we were likely to go to the same places. The first place that we went to wasn’t very busy, and so we soon left and ...
Views: 454 - “Don’t Just Be Another Brick In The Wall!” - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperTowards the end of 2003, I went to a number of different countries, and one of the countries that I visited was Australia. But while I was going to another country, it wouldn’t be completely accurate to say that I was going on holiday. The reason I was going away was to mark the first ...
Views: 456 - "Why Do You Want To Do That?" - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA few years ago a friend of mine asked me if I was able to help them move house. I asked them when they were moving and I came to see that I was available on that day. I think I had already helped two friends move house already that year, so I was well-prepared. Shortly after I had been ...
Views: 461 - Finish The Last Quarter Of 2017 Strong With A Great Chance For You To Accomplish Your Goals! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Mercy AbbeyI'm here to work with you to create a step by step plan: a dynamic, workable plan enabling you to achieve your dreams. My guidance as your life coach will make it easier to identify obstacles and explore strategies to overcome them. Once you've identified the obstacles and developed ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Project Their Issues Onto Other People? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile every human being has an inner world and an outer world, it doesn’t mean these two worlds are completely separate. What is taking place internally will have an effect on what is going on externally and vice versa. A Lens It is then not possible for someone to simply observe what is ...
Views: 499 - The Media: Is Someone Naive If They Believe That The Mainstream Media Exists To Inform People? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what the purpose of a supermarket is, they may say that it is to sell people food. This could be seen as a fairly accurate assessment, and what they could add is that these places often sell house related items. It Goes On Alternatively, one could think about ...
Views: 403 - 5 Must Have Qualities for Business Consultants - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2017 from Ron SpencerThere is no doubt that every business needs a strong support system. It's not a job where you do your work, leave the office and let go of all responsibilities. To run a business successfully, one needs several factors to click. You might have great business acumen, but if you want your business ...
Views: 641 - Racism: Why Do Some People Always Say That Other People Are Racist? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one reads the paper or watches the news on TV, they may come to the conclusion that racism is getting worse. When it comes to what has played a part in this, it can be the result of what has taken place in their own country, as well as what has taken place abroad. One Thing after ...
Views: 463 - The Media: Is The Mainstream Media More Deceitful Than Ever Before? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are, of course, a number of ways to find out about what is taking place in the world, and this is why it is no longer necessary to look towards the mainstream media. Someone can now find out about what is taking place by looking towards the alternative media. Old Habits Die Hard ...
Views: 480 - Nurturing A Better You Matters Because You Are Your Biggest Asset - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonAre you struggling to get personal growth, energy and focus? Sometimes the #1 thing needs to be nurturing yourself. I find that fine tuning is required day to day. That way today fits! Quite often, I don’t get it right so that means I adjust. Because when I adjust frequently, I ...
Views: 382 - Revolutionizing Yourself with Self Improvement Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonWe always need self-improvement ideas for a positive impact on our lives, especially on our finances, careers and relationships. To make significant change and growth in the weaker parts of our lives first begins with admitting the fact that it has to start with us for a better result. It ...
Views: 394 - When Loved Ones Shy Away From Seeing You Struggle With Alcoholism - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonAlcoholism is a serious disease. It has become the fourth leading cause of death (preventable) in the United States. Those stats include both those from alcohol caused accidents and direct fatalities like those through illnesses and poisoning. It is a shocking figure and one that doesn’t get ...
Views: 593 - Is Teaching Children Critical Thinking Skills Important? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Aaron KesslerIn today’s technological and rapidly changing world, children need to be able to assimilate data and demonstrate critical thinking skills versus repeating a list of facts from memorization. Children need to be thinking for themselves and asking the what now follow up question; these skills ...
Views: 580 - An Introvert's Guide To Starting A New Job - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyStarting a new job is a difficult moment for most people, but it can be especially tough for introverts. Here's a look at how you can deal with the extra stresses that comes with settling into a new workplace. 1. Research the company and team in advance Introverts do very well at ...
Views: 464(2 votes) - Confidence: Why loving yourself isn't enough - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayThroughout life itself, from cradle to grave — and especially often in the world of self-help and (confidence) coaching — we’re often told to love ourselves. And yes, we totally should. Questioning this principle seems counter-intuitive. Why wouldn’t loving yourself be a means to an ...
Views: 632 - Consistency -- why is it important to me? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayYes: Consistency. Now there’s an abstract word for you. Why would I present my readers with such an intangible term? Because consistency applies to each and every one of us if we wanna get confidence on a permanent basis. But how? Well, thank you for asking! Consistency basically ...
Views: 585 - Free Speech: Is The Western World Walking On Eggshells? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one lives in America and they are against Donald Trump, or if they live in the United Kingdom and they were against Brexit, it could be said that there would be no reason for them to keep their views to themselves. They could share their views with their friends and online, and there is a ...
Views: 520 - Avoid These 6 Ways That Stop You from Being Successful plus Must Do Proven Success Habits - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Leon EdwardSuccess is something that all of us desire. Success needs work and effort. You require to get rid of specific things as these will trigger you to be not successful in attaining any objectives you set if you desire to be effective. Being too Rigid: if you are too stiff in your thinking and ...
Views: 528 - Drawing Up, From the Well of Wisdom Located “Deep” Within Your Heart - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghThe scripture in Proverbs 20: 5 of the Christian Bible, says: “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out”. A deep look at that scripture will give you the impression that an immeasurable amount of treasures lies within each human beings heart; ...
Views: 609 - Talent is Only a Starting Point for Success: You’ve Got to Keep Working That Talent! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIf you have a unique gift or an unparalleled talent for doing something, then you’ll definitely be recognized and distinguished from the rest of the flock. In fact that gift of yours could place you on top of other people and give you a great advantage that might last for a very very long time ...
Views: 479 - In the Pursuit of Dreams, Along With Spiritual Development - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIf we take a look at life from God’s position and perspective, we might be pushed to ask ourselves this big question: why are we here on Earth? What was God’s reason for placing us on Earth? Did we get here accidentally? Or, were we intentionally designed with a specific purpose which is ...
Views: 716 - The Importance of Self Discovery! Who Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba Ihagh“For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” That’s a verse from The Bible located in the book of “Proverbs 23 : 7”. Each person’s own output in life is a product of his or her own thoughts! What type of thoughts do you harbor about yourself? The level of intelligence you emit — is deeply ...
Views: 1425 - WHY YOU NEED TO CHANGE - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Janet PfeifferPeople become defensive at the thought of someone telling them or implying that they must change. "I am who I am; take it or leave it" is often the response. "I'm not changing for anyone. Except me for who I am or don't be in my life." While many view these comments as signs of self-confidence - ...
Views: 515 - How A Brain Dump Can Help You Focus Like a Laser - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Leon EdwardThe huge issue a brain dump addresses is the reality that we all have consistent ideas, issues, concepts, and concerns running through our brain. A brain dump permits you to knowingly resolve them, get them on paper, and therefore keep them from sidetracking you later on. Here's exactly what ...
Views: 847 - The impact of creating a "Kaizen Culture" within young adults and teenage groups - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Scott CoulterEvery year I am faced with new challenges that push my personal and professional development further into research, training, and application. Over the years, I’ve learned to embrace change and adapt to my current environment--seeking a better way to achieve success. For me, this “self-seeking” ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Social Media: Is A Tragedy Another Way For Someone To Gain Attention Online? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something bad takes place in today’s world, it might not be long until millions of people know about it. This is because something can be shared on a social media site, and within a matter of minutes, it can be seen by people from all over the world. In the past, people would have had ...
Views: 446 - The importance of going to rehab - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Gaurav KumarLife is hard and tricky and often times we are tricked into believing that we need certain things to get by, to function. That’s not the case always, as many of us find out, but that doesn’t mean that people don’t go through the trials and tribulations of substance abuse among other life lasting ...
Views: 399 - Stealthy Strategy To Successful Self Improvement - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonI’m grateful for this day. I’ve found that investing time appreciating who and where I am in life (and people!) helps me grow. Simple gratitude. It works. Yes, I want more. I want to be more; I want to have more. Yes, I work at my own self improvement consistently, persistently and ...
Views: 394 - ***How are you directed? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Steve ScottAn Excerpt from the Book Wings to Fly: Your Daily Lift Off to Soar to Greater Heights There are three possible types of direction exerted on you at any one time. In “Wings To Fly” your daily lift off to soar to greater heights I discuss the three types of influence that can determine ...
Views: 594 - ***Everything matters! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Steve ScottAn Excerpt from the Book Wings to Fly: Your Daily Lift Off to Soar to Greater Heights Why? Because you must be aware of everything that influences your life. If you don’t have this awareness, it will be hard for you to correct your direction to get to your destination. Successful ...
Views: 575 - 1 step forward and 2 or 3 steps backward! How do you get anywhere? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Cynthia Ann Leighton1 step forward and 2 or 3 steps backward! How do you get anywhere? I’ve found that being focused on the here and now is the answer. Even when today’s a 1 forward 3 back kind of day! By being in the present moment, I learn to trust. That makes all the difference in making continuous ...
Views: 432 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Always Blame Others For How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side of the spectrum there is total responsibility and, on the other, there is total irresponsibility. And while it might sound as though the ideal will be for one to be on the left side of it, it is not going to be this black and white. Pros and Cons This is then no different to ...
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