General Self Help Articles

nWhat would you do if you won the lottery? Would you pay off your bills, take a trip, buy a car, share it with family or charity? Then what…maybe invest some of it? What would you do next? Think about it... what if you truly had no more money issues? n nWhat would you do to fill up your time? It’s a nice dream, isn’t it? The freedom that we often associate with landing such a shot in the dark opportunity seems so enticing. What would you do with it… the freedom, I mea

Technology is helping in all areas of life from business, education, health and medical procedures. Technology just keeps advancing and one of the things it is beginning to really advance in is the advancement of human technology. This means how we think and function and how that creates our world, health and wealth building. Technology has advanced so much in the science of human technology that what was once a long arduous process that took several years can now be done almost instantaneously.

How to change your beliefs nnIf you aren't being, doing, or having what you want, chances are you have negative beliefs and emotions preventing you from getting there. Negative beliefs make us prone to failing if we try, or may even hold us back from making any effort at all. This article outlines several methods you can use to start transforming those negative beliefs into positive ones. nnLearn nnIf you are struggling with negative beliefs, the solution for you may be as si

So, we all had a part-time job when we attended high school and college. We worked as babysitters for our neighbors, we walked dogs when needed extra cash, and we lasted through college by working at a fast food chain or a local supermarket. Those are quite important jobs that keep the world going and allow people to provide for their living. I don’t want to undermine the value of that kind of labor; I have a huge respect for it.

MS Excel is one of Microsoft’s flagship office maintenance software. It is essentially a brilliant tool that allows you to maintain spreadsheets and make your work a little (an understatement) easy. However, there are other reasons to use Microsoft Excel, all amazingly important, which you should know about so that you can improve your own self. Here’s how to use Excel for self-improvement purposes. Self-improvement to prolong your career: Computers and digitalization pla

Life is thought, and when we cease to think, we are not living. How we think, is the kind of life we live. Since we are able to control our thoughts, we can determine the course of our life and the way we feel during our time here. "We are what we think." - Buddha (BC) It is very important to establish good thinking guidelines and follow them. Placing thoughts of peace and happiness in our minds will help to make our lives peaceful and happy. If we do not set our thoughts properly, we will be dragged through life by way of places where we do not wish to go.

Disobedient is a label and only soup cans need labels. As a child we explored the world with complete abandonment doing exactly as we desired because we could. Then when a particular behavior didn’t fall into the confines society had designed and the rules put in place for our “safe keeping,” we were quickly labeled as disobedient. But were we really? A disobedient child/adult is someone who doesn’t act right. But who’s “right” are we to follow? Every culture has different rules and ideas how people should act to be accepted.

With the probable exception of some basic instincts – or motivation toward self-preservation – we’ve just flat learned to be afraid of about all the rest of the stuff we’re afraid of. I know, the word “about” is a cop-out but I’m using it because I’m not really sure where this next mega-fear comes from. Maybe it’s an instinct thing, too. I dunno… The one fear that trips most of us up is – the FEAR of the UNKNOWN!!

You can make your own handcrafted natural soap! Making homemade soap takes work and making goat milk soap is a little more work because you do not want your milk to scorch, but the benefits are well worth the extra effort. Some commercial soap have chemicals that irritate skin, leave soapy build-up in the shower or tub and are just plain messy. These commercial soaps do not last long and leave a mushy mess. Do not be embarrassed by these soaps. You, your household and your gu

Well, dang! From what I’ve heard and read, it looks like we’ve reached an all-time world-class new record in the amount of personal debt on the books. Now it’s probably not quite as bad as we’ve been led to believe, however many of us have managed to tromp further than we should have into the financial swamp. How well we’ll be able to find our way back out to dry ground will depend on our knowing just where the heck we are in the first place.

Who doesn't want to be at their best for this festive season? You need some tools to support you to bring out your best. Utilize the success tool "visualisation". You can literally reinca ate yourself and your life as many people have throughout history. Find out how to do it by following a few ...

Understanding the science of making goat milk soap may be difficult for some but not for qualified and experienced soap makers. They know exactly how to handcraft this soap to the perfect consistency and texture. Since this soap is handcrafted, ingredients may be added for customized skin care needs. Understanding the science of making goat milk soap gives more appreciation for its superior quality and the soap making efforts that accompany it. Handcrafted soaps are formulate

Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries. Recently an associate of mine quipped, “Yeah, the economy takes a downward turn and suddenly everyone is a coach of this, that or another.” At first I was taken aback, but then after some thought I realized that from one perspective that statement has some truth behind it. Over the last few weeks I made a conscious effort to keep an eye for how many coach-type emails, advertisements, etc., came my way.

Did you know that statistically the people who are the best at anything have had the most failures? Let’s look at an example. If you are a reasonable skier you can go from the top of a run to the bottom without falling over. But if that is all you do, you improve very slowly. If however you push yourself to go faster, turn more quickly, do slalom and try jumps you will wipe out many, many times. It is only by trying new moves and failing that you improve. The same is true of just about any endeavor.

For those seeking to exercise greater control over their own aging process, science has made considerable advancements in it's research, and more importantly, in actual human results. The most exciting results and advancements have come from the stem cell branch of study. Specifically, adult ...

When I talk about the concept of alignment, I am referring to the synching up of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual facets of YOU. When we allow ourselves to express fully as a spiritual, emotional and physical entity – all working in concert – all focused on the highest good; the JOY we experience and express is INCREDIBLE. This allows for the naming and claiming of what we really want and it just feels good.

Inspire Your Inner- Explorer: A road map for women as they navigate the balance between work and life. A recent research study by the Center for Retailing Education and Research at the University of Florida concluded that women were three times more likely to be organized for the holidays than men. Eric Gorden the Director of the study (and a man!) concluded “Women deal with time crunches by getting more organized.” That said, for many working mothers, the work-life balance is still one of the greatest challenges. There are no easy solutions to this, but I do have some suggestions:r

As parents, spouses, children and friends, we are always so conce ed with those around us, but often lose sight of taking care of the person that matters most. We usually don't even consider ourselves to be one of our own top 5 priorities. However, as we have heard repeatedly... "You first have to love yourself before you can truly love someone else." While we are not perfect, we are more than worthy of love and need to understand and embrace that on a daily basis.

Dearest Darling Readers, Imagine yourself in front of a person who makes you feel insecure? How do you feel? Do you feel a freeze? Do you feel threatened? Do you feel like a loser? Do you feel like escaping? Do you feel like screaming and no voice comes out? Do you stay quiet and hate yourself for doing so? Now, I ask you a crucial question. To change how you feel, can you do something right then, ‘within’? If you can’t, lets delve a little deeper into insecurity. Insecu

We know it is a must that we clean our kitchen appliances regularly. We have to invest some time and effort in cleaning them. One of the main reasons why we need to it is because they are the tools that we use for cooking. By this, of course it is obvious that our health is conce ed. Food preparation should be sanitary so that diseases will be prevented. It is pretty shameful when you got sick because of the way or how your food was cooked. Food handlers should take precautio

"I have never found a better way to enhance the communications process than by reinforcing the points or concepts I wish to make with timely, memorable quotations." ~Carolyn Warner Cleanliness is next to Godliness. This saying, while simple, has a very deep meaning. When you are knee deep in projects, client calls, social media marketing, etc., it may seem easier or more expedient to leave your surroundings messy and out of order, but an organized home and home office space

You have dreams, just like everyone, but you keep finding it difficult to actualize them. That same thing happens to everyone. Determination and organization distinguishes those who achieve their dreams from those who do not. Here are the questions you can ask and follow to achieve your personal dreams in life. What are your dislikes?

It sounds like such an easy solution to a problem that can seem impossible to resolve. However, there are several people who have done just this and are now enjoying a debt-free life. I’m Dr. Patricia Gulley author of “21 THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PARADIGM” AND “THINK, BELIEVE, AND RECEIVE”. If you are one of the millions of people who struggle daily with debt you may benefit from the information below. There is no ove ight solution to debt but with a shift in how you see things your impossible situation can seem more possible to conquer.

An article I recently read about the hotel reservations business caused me to think about how we communicate. The article talked about a "new" service that offered a really great rate for a hotel room on the Internet. However, in order to get that really great rate, you had to pick up the phone, call the number provided and talk to a real person who just might have an even better deal for you. My question is, in today's world of electronic communication, why would any business who wishes to establish customer loyalty impose this painful process on a potential customer?

Hack, hack, cough, gasp, wheeze, snort… where’s the tissue? Wheeze, snork, gasp… I really hate to be the bearer of sad tidings however, guess what season is just around the corner? Correctamundo! ‘Tis almost that time of year to welcome our frequent visitors, Carol Cold and Freddy Flu. How special… So after the initial sniffing and blowing, what’s the next thing we invariably do? Correct again! We reach for the nearest bottle of Handy Dandy Dry Up and Anti-Drip elixir.

Do you have a favourite armchair that’s showing signs of wear? Possibly your sofa needs restuffing, or you’ve found a tear in a chair that’s spoiling the appearance of the furniture. Before you head into town looking for a new suite why not take a different approach and consider new upholstery Edinburgh instead. Contact an upholsterer Glasgow that specialises in Upholstery Edinburgh and they can perform a simple repair on your damaged furniture. Upholstery Edinburgh can

If you really want to learn a new skill and master it, then the best way is to really study the area and use some highly effective tips to help you get started. "Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day." -Jim Rohn Basically, the more you learn about the area that you want to master - the better your changes will be for success. And I must say it's a great start that you're reading this article right there! The 24 Highly Effective Tips: 1. Read books - Find the top 2-3 bestsellers on the topic.

Those five words are from a song that I remember hearing a long time ago. It may even be the song’s title. I dunno. For those of you who don’t speak casual English, the word “teejus” can be translated to “tedious”. Somehow it just doesn’t have the same impact though. I think I’ll just stick with teejus… Life does have a tendency to get teejus, doesn’t it?

Decades ago a stripper hired me. Yes, a stripper. She wanted to write a book about her years as a topless dancer, and her transformation to being a military officer. I agreed to see her. Of course. I enjoyed our meetings. She was attractive, upbeat and positive. She had a fascinating life (boy, could I tell you some stories) and she was on a new path in the military. I thought her story was fascinating and inspiring. Stimulating, too. We met several times. We both knew her bo

"Nobody likes a show-off!" Have you ever heard that before? Usually it's said to small children who are bragging or trying to get attention but it's drummed into us from a young age to be like everyone else and not think we're special. As an adult, you may have noticed that when great things happen to you, not everyone is so... thrilled about it. In fact, some people go out of their way to actively make you feel bad about sharing your good fortune.

What does that even mean to be INFUSED? I suppose it’s similar to being injected, lit up, electrified, filled… But, I LOVE this word so much more and it struck a chord inside of me. INFUSED, I feel INFUSED simply just saying it. How do you feel when you say it? Go ahead, say out loud, “I want to be INFUSED!” I know you’re thinking “Susan, what do I want to be INFUSED with?” ”Anything!” I say. We have the power, but do we have the mindset to want it, feel it and live it? The

Stress is a hot topic these days, especially with the state of the economy, the rise in unemployment, and the notion our financial nest eggs are not as plush as they once were. In my recent article "Internal vs. Exte al Stress: Can You Identify Which One?” I expressed the importance of identifying and adjusting our behaviors to balance our lives to reduce any negative effect stress is having on our physical, mental and energetic bodies. This is more difficult than most realize. It is much like comparing fingerprints.

I have to admit - I've become one of those annoyingly lucky people who always seem to win everything. At least once a week, I'll tell my husband or friends "Guess what?!" and they'll say "What now?". I've won six months free luxury travel, tickets to personal development seminars, weight-loss programmes and even a scholarship to the exact life coaching course I wanted to do. It's not just big things - I regularly win bingo with my mum, people give me things out of the blue and I even find money in unexpected places.

You’ve just rented a storage unit, but that doesn’t mean it comes without stipulations. There are some items that are either illegal or impractical to keep in a storage unit. Here are a few things you should find room for at home. Musical Instruments

We hear the term "empowerment" a lot these days. For those who need a reminder, empowerment refers to liberty and our ability to achieve what we desire. Motivation, on the other hand, is that what keeps your spirit and enthusiasm high. Your need for self-empowerment or self-motivation in life comes from within. Motivation gives you something to which to look forward, and it makes everything seem attainable – even those goals that may seem impossible.

Who are we, standing here on this planet, looking for a place to be? Are we the “forgotten ones” from a time gone by, a piece of pre-history perhaps, that lets itself unfold through the pages of time? Are we here all alone, or are we part of something bigger, larger perhaps than we ...

Driving Standards Agency introduced the driving theory test in 1996. According to this test, new learners and drivers have to pass the theory test before they book their practical test . The test focuses on all aspects of driving theory such as attitude, safety, handling, rules of the road, traffic and road signs etc. Each year many people have to appear for challenging qualification process called driving theory test in United Kingdom. The theory test which is composed of tw

Today there is a growing need to examine all our systems of thought and communication. We are witness to an information explosion. Never before has there been such a plethora of relevant and not so relevant information available on every subject imaginable. Most of us cannot even begin to ...

One of the key elements in our quest to improve the quality of our lives, is to reduce the number of unnecessary distractions which are causing our growth to either stagnate, or to move backwards. To fully understand what we need to focus on, we will need to ask ourselves a few simple questions. 1. What's distracting me? This is the first question that needs to be asked. Look in front of a mirror, sit in a quiet room alone and meditate, or whatever it is you do, and ask you

Last year, our wonderfully innovative fifth grade teachers came up with the idea of holding a Science Bee, with the winning student receiving creative awards made from basic science supplies. The winner's award pack included: laboratory goggles, a composition notebook, a magnifying glass and a pencil. Since the items were just standard materials, I was given the task of transforming them into fun, flashy tools that the kids could get excited about.

The gift of flowers is always a pleasure to receive, and Mother's Day is traditionally one of the most popular days of the year to send flowers. Every mother loves to be remembered with a stunning bouquet, and May is the perfect time of year because so many varieties are in season and available locally. Let's take a look at some of the perennial favorites. Just as milestone anniversaries have special significance, certain flowers have special meaning attached to them as well.

The 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 often go in the other direction.

To a society and civilization that has grown accustomed to having, pursuing and often worshipping the material things in life such as money, houses, cars and physical appearance, it’s not easy to think about dropping any of these from our list of priorities. Many of us have been programmed to believe that these possessions are a measure of our success. They are assumed to be so necessary to our existence that without them we feel worthless - failures in the eyes of our fellow man. Look around you, then look closely at yourself.

"And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Ë Abraham Lincoln In honor of Lincoln's birthday and in celebration of Valentine's week, I came up with a new twist on writing "love" letters. Instead of just writing love notes to my family this year, I should write letters of appreciation to the great leaders who have added "life to my years." Lincoln was a great leader. His example was one of honesty, integrity and steadfastness in his beliefs.

Loot at the following statements given by some of the parents for their own children: Example 1: I am not happy with my kids when they do not conform to my standards of life. I want them to become a gentleman like keeping values that I possess. I want them to choose the paths of life I prefer for them. I want their obedience in each and every matter of life. I will not appreciate their supremacy and limit their freedom if they cross the limits.

In the traditional practice of yoga, changing seasons produce different elements that influence the body, internally as well as exte ally. The low temperatures and reduced humidity of winter can lead to energy imbalances that affect your health and well-being. Adjustments need to be made to keep your circulatory and digestive systems functioning optimally. Here are five tips to keep in mind for wintertime yoga. Live Healthy

There are many reasons why we fail to feel good about ourselves. Throughout each day many daily conce s and personal thoughts can lead us into having a good day or a bad one. A lot has to do with how we may be feeling about ourselves. Am I doing the right things. Am I doing what I ought to be doing. Should I be doing this or that. What am I thinking about today? Personal acceptance is the key. At times wanting and desiring perfection or better drives us to a state of inner turmoil. I have noticed that feeling uneasy and incomplete can be a bad thing or a good thing.

So you want to sell your home and get the best return on your investment? From my experiences, buyers are looking for a well maintained home. Studies have shown that most buyers make a decision about purchasing a house within 15 seconds of walking through the door. Many buyers have made a decision before getting out of the car! Your furniture and personal décor style are not important to a potential buyer. For that reason, home staging is on the rise.

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Are you a dog love or a cat friend? If you are, then you have first-hand knowledge of the benefits of having animals in our home and lives. But what if you aren’t? What might you be missing out on? How about lower overall stress levels, reduced risk of heart attacks, improved memory function, or a better balanced lifestyle!