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While speaking with a health care provider recently, I said these words: “I feel as though I am walking in my own shoes.” In that moment, a stillness filled my body as I allowed this truth to resonate with me. I could see how after more than 40 years of self-discovery, my life reflected ME—what ... Views: 1162
Procrastination is one of the most stubborn issues in people’s life. Luckily, there are many ways to overcome it.
I will present here just several ways to deal with it, but they all are very effective. Here are the most recommended strategies:
1. Meditate regularly.
2. Apply mindfulness ... Views: 1650
Help Someone Else
By Dr. Ron Ross
When you’re stuck in the mud you are totally focused on your own miserable situation. You pay little attention to the pain or despair of anyone else. You think you are the only person with a problem like this and that it is the worst that it could possibly ... Views: 1148
Has there ever been a time when you felt stuck in one or more aspects of your life that no matter how hard you worked your way through, it seemed like you just couldn’t find your way out of the maze? Or those times when you already know what you want to happen in your life but simply couldn’t ... Views: 1153
Think About What You Think About
By Dr. Ron Ross
The trip to Santa Monica (California) Beach was supposed to be fun; but for this six-year-old boy from Colorado, it was not. I had never seen an ocean, did not know how to swim, and after I waded a few steps into the gentle waves discovered ... Views: 1055
In the words of Saint Augustine, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." This implies that if you do not travel you will end up having a very narrow vision and in fact an incomplete knowledge of exactly what the entire world is like.
In this period of ... Views: 2938
Learn the Laws of the Farmer
By Dr. Ron Ross
Over one hundred years ago my grandfather homesteaded on a quarter section of land near Deer Trail, Colorado. On his treeless high-prairie land about 50 miles east of Denver he built a sod hut for him and his horse, then planted a crop of pinto ... Views: 1089
When one learns about something, it can be a time where they are told to believe just about everything they hear. There is then no need for them to question anything and to think for themselves.
The Education System
It could be said that this is something that typically takes place when ... Views: 1410
After 7 years and 500 interviews of successful people Richard St. John came up with a list of 8 secrets to success. In this Ted presentation Richard points out that success is not a step by step process but a continuous journey. The problem is that when we get to the top of a process we think ... Views: 1225
Make a List of Ten
By Dr. Ron Ross
Getting something done usually starts with a list.
Wives make “honey-do-lists” for their husbands and “to-do” lists are a staple on every busy person’s desktop.
Before you leave on your vacation you make a list of everything you want to take with ... Views: 1066
Do you want to win favor?
-Do not flatter with insincerity.
-Do not ask for a favor immediately.
-Do not approach every relationship with a sense of entitlement.
Every day, many busy people have dozens of unread emails, LinkedIn requests, and Facebook messages.
In this era, many ... Views: 1187
Dr. Romance writes: Do you sometimes feel locked in a struggle with yourself? I know I do. Why is it that we know what we want to do, but it’s such a struggle to actually get it done? Even Saint Paul writes, in a letter to the Romans, “I do not do the good I want, but the ... Views: 1502
Using affirmations is a key component to building new mental habits and beliefs about yourself. What you tell yourself about yourself is directly related to your self-confidence, how you feel about yourself and what you believe you can accomplish. By repeating positive affirmations, you ... Views: 7241
People with high self-confidence naturally have optimistic and joyful emotions as well as the knowledge that they can change their emotions from negative to positive. You can’t be down in the dumps and have high self-confidence at the same time. The two don’t mix.
Emotions are a normal part ... Views: 7872
“Change,” “growth,” “learning,” and “self-discovery” are all terms that signify the same process. When you change and grow, you begin acting differently and are seen by others as a new person. You must encourage the old you to step down and allow the new you to blossom and take its place. ... Views: 7022
Like everyone, you have a self-concept, which is a sense of who you are. It is a habit you’ve developed since the time you were very young, and it’s very familiar to you.
Let’s look at the difference between high self-confidence and low self-confidence.
If You Have High Self-Confidence, ... Views: 6633
Do you find it’s difficult for you to make your dreams come true? Are you so worried about how others think of you that you can’t live your life the way you want? Are you hesitant about making friends, or you have friends who put you down?
We’ve all had experiences where our confidence has ... Views: 7175
While it is true that your confidence was especially vulnerable to external influences when you were a child, as you grow older, you can gain awareness and perspective on what those influences were and how they were received. When you begin to do this, you can choose which influences you will ... Views: 7302
Your core beliefs are those beliefs you created when you were a child based on your experiences and how you were treated and talked to. You had certain experiences and heard the same messages over and over again from family members, peers and others, and you formed certain core beliefs about ... Views: 7476
Since your self-talk affects everything about your life, what you learn in this article is crucial to your growth toward high self-confidence.
Have you ever said any of these to yourself?
• I can’t do it.
• I’m so stupid! I can’t do anything right.
• I’m afraid to speak up at ... Views: 7740
There are so many ways that your self-talk can add to your life or subtract to it. In this article, I’ll explain two types of mind games your self-talk can play with you: focusing on the negative while discounting the positive as well as mind reading. Let’s start with focusing on the negative ... Views: 6896
In today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to say that they want to let go of the past, and this is likely to be due to the fact that it is holding them back in some way. Therefore, the sooner they are able to do this the better their life will be.
A Number of Options
Fortunately, it ... Views: 1338
Keep Watch
By Dr. Ron Ross
The clock on my dashboard said 7:28, my watch said 7:31, and my cell phone said 7:33. I wondered out loud, “Am I going to be two minutes early or three minutes late?”
I parked my car, grabbed my briefcase, and jogged toward the office building. As I ran, it ... Views: 1138
If anyone tries to sell you the secret to success, walk away because they are trying to rip you off. There is no magical solution and no mystery to it. In fact, there is no secret!
Scientists have repeatedly studied people who do well in life, solving problems effectively and almost ... Views: 1335
Believe it or not, self-confidence is necessary for being and staying motivated. Self-confidence is our basic belief that we can successfully carry out activities and attain our goals. This makes it the first step to being motivated and energized if your life.
If you want to improve your ... Views: 1263
If you’re on track to accomplishing all, most, or even part of what you set out to, congratulations!
But if there are some goals still on the table, or you haven’t made the progress you had expected or visualized in achieving your goal by now, you may be getting frustrated, discouraged, angry ... Views: 1153
Get Rid of Impatience FAST!
By Dr. Ron Ross
Nearly every serious mistake I have made in my life (and I’ve made many) was the result of my restless desire for change and stimulation. My impatience has cost me good jobs, financial opportunities, professional advancement, and more.
Most of ... Views: 996
Most people begin their journey into low self-confidence in their childhood. Our early environments affect us deeply, and we take in the messages we receive. As we hear these same messages over and over again, they take shape in our minds, and over time they form our core beliefs about ... Views: 7003
Have you paid attention to your body language and the message it sends out to others and to yourself?
Have you wondered why at times people react very differently to you than you expect or the intent of what your message was? You might notice that you reacted negatively to a message that ... Views: 2143
Put Your Best Face Forward
By Dr. Ron Ross
The first thing people notice about you is your face. Its expression tells others whether you are friend or foe, trustworthy or not, happy or sad, etc. It is the initial mode of nonverbal communication between you and other people. What does your ... Views: 1095
Get Better At Something
By Dr. Ron Ross
A man who worked in a rock quarry for several years one day decided to become an attorney. He talked to his wife and kids about his dream to get away from the dirty, backbreaking work in the quarry and get a college education. They got behind the ... Views: 1064
Confidence is that knowing, self-assuredness, and state of certainty one carries about himself. When someone looks at him, the obvious truth is there: He knows.
He carries himself through the world with a look of resolve behind his eyes, as if he knows something no one else knows. People look ... Views: 1166
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychotherapeutic method-- a technique used by psychologists for them to help heal patients dealing with various mental health disorders like stress and depression.
The basic premise behind the process is to evaluate the governing thought processes that help ... Views: 1387
Think Possibilities
By Dr. Ron Ross
Born in Ireland in 1884, child prodigy William Thomson was enrolled in Glasgow University at age ten. He became an accomplished mathematician, astronomer, chemist, and physicist who made a significant contribution to the laying of the transatlantic cable ... Views: 991
At no other time in history have we been able to connect so well with long-distance loved-ones, receive instant feedback on an idea, belly laugh at goofy memes, or find welcome distraction in someone else’s story. In many ways, social media has been a tremendous gift of connection and ... Views: 1100
Avoid Trifling Conversation
By Dr. Ron Ross
The Ellen DeGeneres show was on the TV when I walked into a waiting room. I had to listen to it because, well, because it was on and I had to wait. I didn’t want to hear it so I did my best to tune out her inane conversation with some celebrity. ... Views: 980
Career Development Tips
Effective career management is mandatory if you want to obtain success and fulfillment from the time you invest in your work. If you are required to work 40 hours each week for the remainder of your adulthood, make this time as productive as possible. The right career ... Views: 1316
Has it ever occurred to you that you may not be living up to your full potential because you are not giving your best to others including your work, clients, friends or family? Have you taken the time to schedule a lesson, pay for it and during the lesson you hoped time would pass instead of ... Views: 1655
Don’t Trust Dumb Luck
By Dr. Ron Ross
Are you lucky or unlucky? Do good things usually happen to you or are you a constant victim of trials and tribulations? Do you get the good breaks or are you always broke?
If you want to be lucky then you might be interested to know that both ... Views: 1074
Negative Thoughts
There are so many reasons why negative thoughts have a big impact on your success. Sometimes you think you are the lack of things that you need in your everyday life or you are doing things in the wrong way that’s why you are down. Dream big! Because every Thought we think is ... Views: 1099
El sentirse solo y solitario al incursionar en el mundo de negocios internacionales es común. Vivimos en un mundo donde muchos exploran e invierten en nuevas áreas geográficas, culturales, profesionales y empresariales, y para ello utilizamos personas locales y especialistas para que nos ... Views: 1166
Lo más difícil de superar para un adulto son situaciones que contradicen lo que percibimos con nuestros 5 sentidos y que también son contrarias a nuestros deseos y enseñanzas. Porque? Porque de niños aprendimos a conciliar lo que nos decían nuestros sentidos y lo que nos enseñaron nuestros ... Views: 1261
I grew up as an introvert, although I didn't know the term "introvert" until later on in life. Even then, I've thought introvert must be inferior(thanks to the extrovert glorifying trend on the internet). It was until much later that I realised the strength of an introvert.
As a child, I ... Views: 1539
If someone was to think about how they used to spend their time before social media was invented, they might find it hard to remember. What this could show is that it has become a normal part of their life.
And as it is so easy to use social media, it can be easy to see why this might be the ... Views: 1334
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyerouble
In an era where things are digitized and everything seems to be happening at a click or swipe – let’s accept that patience as a quality seems to be dying.
Here is an interesting study ... Views: 1124
There is some degree of confusion today as to what a life coach does. This month I will be sharing with you what a life coach actually does and how everyone can benefit from hiring a life coach. I thought the best way to go about it would be to tackle the 5 most common reactions that we life ... Views: 1403
Our knowledge of brain science is rapidly evolving. Some things we now know:
Words matter. When you quit smoking, for example, did you tell people you were a non-smoker, or a smoker trying to quit? When you tried to change your leadership style, did you say things such as "I'm an autocrat ... Views: 1222
Regrets. We all have them. Our biggest regrets are about the chances we didn't take.
I regret not opening my first business until I was 49. I’m not sure I was ready until then, but still, I regret the delay. What do you regret?
A Forbes article once listed the top 25 regrets. Is your ... Views: 976
Continuous personal growth involves a lifelong of reflecting, connecting, and learning which enhance our understanding of who we are, the world around us, and provide us with more and better opportunities to improve our quality of life.
To be able to improve we have to accept that something ... Views: 1169
This is the type of person who is often hugely entertaining and highly popular within the workplace, so he (or she) may seem an unlikely obstacle to your progress in implementing your strategies.
However, his (or her) problem is that he talks too much. At meetings he wants his voice to be ... Views: 1273