Personal Development Articles

You are the creator of your own version of reality. Decades of psychological research prove beyond doubt that how you think controls how you behave and how you behave creates your life. Your mood dictates how you feel about every situation and every person that you encounter in your life. Your mood dictates how you react to every perceived opportunity, threat, compliment or insult. And, unfortunately, at this moment in time, you are incapable of controlling your own mood because it is automatically dictated by your subconscious mind.

Mastering Relationships Do you feel that you are capable of attracting that amazing person into your life? Once you have a relationship, do you feel secure that it will last? Does your relationship feed you, or does it take energy away from you? Mastering a relationship can be a difficult ...

One of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast gray area about the role of marketing - how to market, who to market to, and how much time to spend marketing. The reality is that writing a book is only the first step, and often turns out to be the easiest part of the process.

The SEA What’s in a name? Other than the letters S-E-A being the initials of the system we are discussing, we chose the sea as an analogy, and refer to it because of the inherent symbolism and significance the sea offers to humanity. The system of Subliminal Expectation and Anxiety we will explain here is also important to humanity, and becoming aware of it determines our ability to create a joyful and abundant reality. It is critical that we understand the SEA is not something we should try to challenge or try to remove. The SEA is not an enemy we must conquer.

Let’s face facts. Everybody in the world wants to be able to become a success, whether it is in their personal, business or spiritual life. Personal success is a coveted thing that unfortunately, very few people have been able to achieve. The truth is that your own success is completely up to you. If you desire to become successful, you can attain that goal. There is no magic wand that can be waved to make you more successful. But with a fair amount of time, effort and dedication, you can draw the strength that you need to be a success using the power of positive thinking.

Of course the answer is an emphatic yes! But do you ever wonder what exactly you are asking for, besides all the popular notions of being starry-eyed and in a state of emotional euphoria? Once you are seduced by the magic or romance, there will undoubtedly come a time when you are asked to ...Of course the answer is an emphatic yes! But do you ever wonder what exactly you are asking for, besides all the popular notions of being starry-eyed and in a state of emotional euphoria?

Personal developmentrnThe Seven Deadly Realities are like the weeds in the garden of our mind.rnWhy Do We Need To Learn About Human Behavior and the Seven Deadly Realities? If personal development is like a garden, books are like the tools that we use to tend to our crops. The book Mastery, by Robert Greene is one very useful tool. In this great book we learn that mastery is a form of power and intelligence that represents the high point of human potential. The definition of

The most common goal for personal improvement is that of a weight loss program to tone and strengthen the body. It is my belief that even if successful, until we heal our anger, the body remains heavy and weak on the inside. Just as you would never paint over rust on your car, you may not want to spend all your energy making your outside look good when inside you may be wasting away.

The Power To Choose

So, there you are, curled up on the sofa, leisurely flipping through the pages of this magazine, cup of chamomile tea by your side. The most exciting thing to happen to you this week was when the bug-man clued you in on the new species of Mediterranean Engraver Beetle that’s been striking ...

We all love to talk about sex. Can any of us ever get enough of it? For me the energy of the cosmos is rooted in sex. Sex as a creative force can be seen everywhere. The universe expands, the earth continues to evolve, animals and plants reproduce and human beings remain on an endless search for sexual relationships. So how can we harness this incredible life force so we can ride the wave of creativity in our own lives?

Not so long ago, I was talking to a business man in Korea. There we were negotiating a multi-million dollar deal, and neither could understand the other's language. Thanks to God for a good interpreter. Still, it required a great deal of effort on both our parts. I learned as we spoke to each other, mostly by phone, to speak slowly and pronounce my words carefully. Our interpreter's native tongue was that of my business associate's, so I first had to ensure she comprehended the message fully, allow her time to process it mentally, and then convey it to her recipient.

If you are not being as successful in life as you would like then it is time to stop and analyse the situation so that you can overcome the barriers. Step 1 is to identify the barrier. What is it that is stopping you from being successful? What is the problem? This is the diagnostic stage. You are reviewing what is going well and went wrong? What could be better? Spend time analysing your current situation to understand what is limiting your success. What barriers do you need to overcome?

"The waste of money cures itself, for soon there is no more to waste." -M.W. Harrison Divorce is a major undertaking and transitional time for many. Your emotions are usually running very high during the beginning of your divorce. There are many mixed feelings; you will feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster. You may feel fear, anger, resentment, sadness, shock and many other feelings. The process of divorce is not easy, and because of this, it is imperative that when you begin, you know exactly where you stand financially.

Winners give up Easy! Don’t they? Have you ever looked at the income percentages of the U.S. population? If you make $100,000.00, you’re in the upper 4% of the population. Do 96% of us not aspire to, or dream about making good money? What If I told you about the upper 1%...Wow!

For freshman and sophomores who have not yet delved into their majors or students in general who have some time on their hands there’s an interesting proposition they should contemplate: setting up an apprenticeship or getting a part time job in a home improvement related field. Home improvement? Yes. Think about it. Whether they live at home, off campus with friends, or hope to have a home of their own in the near future knowing more about taking care of one can save a lot

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the healthiest of them all? Here is your handy-dandy checklist for a healthy you. Discover how your face reveals your health. ____1. If you see 12 bloodshot lines in the whites ofrn the eyes, your internal organs are getting weak. ____2. If the lines in the white of the eyes end in small spots, there is hardening and stagnation in the circulation of the blood. ____3. If the pupil of the eye is a yellowish color like mucos, it is due to the malfuction of the gall bladder. ____4. If the pupil of the eye is a black shade, it

Why Goals Create Our Future As a certified life coach my first conce when I am coaching, is to make sure the coachee understands that the goals they are setting today and will eventually be achieving, are the pathways to creating their future. Why is this so important? Because without goals, and a plan to achieve them, we have no destination. We are choosing to leave our future to chance. We are not controlling our destiny and thus our lives. Goals Are a Choice

You can either create a romantic atmosphere or a devastating relationship based on the things that are in your bedroom. The things around you in your environment are of vital importance when it comes to creating a life of abundance, happiness and romance. We are constantly exchanging energy with the things around us. You must place things in your environment that reflect your dreams and goals in every aspect of your life.

In the bio-pic "Walk the Line", we see young Johnny Cash singing a gospel song to record producer Sam Philips. Sam stops him and says: "I don't believe what you're singing. But if you were hit by a truck and were lying out there in the gutter dying and you had time to sing one song. One song ...

By Tom Hinton Not far from my front door is a beautiful park where I enjoy walking in the early morning just after sunrise. Frequently, as I’ve completed my morning walk, I’ve seen an elderly woman arrive with her flower basket and pruning tools in one hand and a small three-legged stool in the other hand. She comes to tend to the many rose bushes that grace our neighborhood park.

Having self-discipline is important and powerful, but it's not the easiest thing in the world to obtain. Self-discipline can be defined as the ability to do what it takes - whatever it takes to accomplish your goals no matter what manner obstacle stands in your way. Maybe it involves saying no to the thing that you want, or maybe it involves saying yes to those things that you hate. Either way, self-discipline is very important, and having it will make it much easier to stand up for yourself. Self discipline is something that many people want but will never attain.

Are you free floating in Financial Fear?

Like many fathers from his generation, my dad was probably like many of the dads across America. His parents emigrated here from Europe at the turn of the century as did many; some from Italy, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Austria and other parts of Europe. Many had acquired trades in their home land as tailors, brick layers, butchers, plumbers, electricians or common laborers who built the great roads and bridges of our country. Their fathers were hard working, blue collar men, not known for wearing their hearts on their sleeves.

(Following is one of 101 Stories of Uncommon Women in History, told in honor of Woman’s History Month. Harriet Tubman, 1820–1913 "There's two things I got a right to and these are Death and Liberty. If I could not have one, I would have the other." ~ Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Bucktown, Maryland in 1820. Harriet began working at the age of 5 and by the age of 12, she was working as a field hand, plowing and hauling wood.

Dreamers and Doersr April, 13, 2015 Recently, it has been pointed out to me that there are “Dreamers” and there are “Doers”. I think this implies that people who dream don’t achieve results. It implies that being a “Doers” is the more valid choice of the two. I think this whole premise is over simplified. I don’t think either is the best choice. I believe that the perfect path to achievement is the middle path. A combination of the two. I have come to know in my experience, that there are three elements to significant “achievement”. You must have a vision or a goal “Dream”.r

People spend lots of money visiting seminars or reading books on the topic “how to be successful in life”. Well, there is another, more entertaining way to come close to the fundaments needed for success. You can learn about those fundamental lessons by simply playing video games. I’ve made a list of four key points that video games teach you about success. Take a look. Try to define a strategy according to your goals You will not be able to accomplish the most importan

If you’re like me and thousands of others on this planet, you’ve either read The Secret, watched the DVD or know what it’s about. Those of us who are familiar with the Law of Attraction (LOA), know that it has been around since Jesus and other prophets walked the earth. All we need to do is read the bible, especially the gospels of Matthew and Philip from the New Testament for examples of what Jesus preached. The Secret is a great story, full of hope and inspiration but not always accurate in regard to it’s claims about manifestation.

Let the festivities begin! It’s time to celebrate the season at the office holiday party. Where are you headed – to an after-work cocktail, to a semi-formal party or dinner, or to a full-out formal gala? And, have you decided what you’re going to wear? Planning your office Christmas party attire can prove to be more of a holiday chore than holiday cheer – especially if you need a quick office-to-party switch, or if you are trying to balance a fair share of seasonal expenses.

The pencil skirt and matching blazer, the pantsuit, the crisp cotton blouse: if you are a working professional, most likely you have become accustomed to dressing for business from 9 to 5 every day and have the wardrobe to prove it. But what about those occasions which merit something more than the standard office attire? There may come a time when you will have to plan for your after-hours office attire: such as an invitation to a formal evening gala.

It can happen in a moment--a matter of seconds, or a few minutes at most. Something shifts within you & the mind stops. No more voices in the head, no more rambling thoughts, no more questions, no more self-doubt, no judgments, no involuntary or un-invited thoughts, just quietness & peace. There is a connection with all intelligence & love, and an awareness of being one with and part of the entire vastness of being, yet retaining awareness of individuality--individuality but no separation. There is a sense of freedom, lightness, and openness, and sometimes euphoria & bliss.

At an energetic level, you, your home, your workplace, and every environment you are in, is a living, vibrating energy which is part of the vast universal field of energy. A common mistake is not realizing the importance that your environment has on your life. Everything around you is affecting your energy. How does energy affect you? The earth’s vibrations, electromagnetic currents of the earth, naturally support us. You are part of the energy field of the universe. You are a living, breathing magnet walking around attracting people and situations into your life and repelling others.

Worrying about money, being anxious about job security, worrying about children, fearful of personal security, feeling inadequate – these are the things that occupy the normal mind. Unfortunately, psychology has proven time and time again that the normal mind is plagued by negative thought. This negativity is formed in the subconscious – that part of the mind that was inculcated with this form of negative thinking during our formative years – and is fed by the ubiquity of bad news, negative comment and the horror stories on which the mass media thrive.

When you hear the word salesman…if you are like me you get a visceral response. Not always positive. What notions, fears and images come to mind when you see or encounter a sales man? Images of Willy Loman or Leisure Suit Larry the hustling used car salesman? Or do you bring up images of “Sales Guru’s” like Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins et al? Or if you are really tuned in, the real masters of the Sales universe: Steve Jobs, The current President or even…The Pope. If you are in business, any type of business, you are in sales. However, only a small % of

Would you like to learn a short-cut to success? One that will radically transform your life and bring you the success and happiness that you really want in your life? It is not as hard as you my have led yourself to believe. I'd like to share with you a very simple, very powerful way to instantly begin transforming your life. It is called 'changing your perspective', and it is something that you have probably done many times in the past.

A key element in creating a team is establishing trust. Most people are familiar with environments where trust is absent where you cannot simply be yourself for fear of reprisal or ridicule. So instead, you shrink, hide your true self and create a façade, play the game and work the political ...

I have some ideas about the whole idea of the "Law of Attraction". First of all, I loved watching the movie, "The Secret". I own the DVD, the Audio CD's, and the Book. I have seen the DVD three times in its entirety and several more times I have watched bits and pieces of it. I have read the book twice and listened to the audio CD's once all the way through. n nHowever, each time I leave feeling a bit void of some meat and substance. Now, don't get me wrong.....you will attra

Our unconscious mind is where all of our master programs lie, these are the filters which can create or block us from positive results. Learn how to take charge of the wealth program and put a stop to the wealth saboteur; stop the fear, worry and loss over money. There are hundreds of books ...

Have you ever asked yourself why the simple things in life seem so hard to learn sometimes? Why things that should be so easy, just seem to be so damn hard? What’s funny about it, is the answer to the next question. Who makes it so hard...guess who? But you can change that by making the simple things in life the most enjoyable and rewarding. In learning to constantly strive in life, to compete, to win, we’ve lost the value and beauty of the simple things; the sound of the wind, the smile of a new born baby or the song of a bird.

The Circle - “Driveway Dwellers” A few years ago when the children left home we scaled down to a new townhome. Having never lived in a townhome community before, and always benefiting from a neighborhood surrounded by long term friends and acquaintances, it was a challenge to make the transition. Our neighbors were experiencing identical scenarios. Since most townhomes do not have front porches or a natural way to interact with your neighbors other than hi and goodbye we felt isolated, especially with family scattered across the country.

Financial pressure is something that more and more people face and suffer from. It can determine a deal of different emotions and distress on personal and mental level. When financial pressure takes control over your life a lot of things happen. You may face problems in your relationships, productivity, even health issues. When you start working to clean up your financial life you start owning your life again. You will discover that every area of your life will improve: health, wealth, relationships. When you start working on your financial area new opportunities arise.

Does Your Pet Reflect Your Personality Type? Has Your Pet Conformed to Your Personality Type? This discussion always begins with which came first, the chicken or the egg. Many studies have been done on what motivates a person to select the type of pet, the breed, the species beyond practical considerations of space in their home.

Most people, at rational level, accept that life is the sum of our own choices. Yet, there are some moments when every one of us feels like being stuck. Life feels like a never-ending struggle to deal with things that seem to happen to us and we are in a constant rush to manage the consequences. Why is it happening?

We live in a fast paced world; fast cars, fast food, jet planes, cell phones, laptops etc. All of these technical and life style changes have had a definite impact on society, both positive and negative. On the positive side, we have become the richest, most comfortable and most fortunate nation in the world. Our day-to-day lives surrounds us with conveniences future generations never experienced and present generations across the globe strive to emulate. On the negative side it has made us the most greedy, materialistic and entitled generation to ever inhabit the earth.

We know that in order to make a conscious effort in designing our lives, we need to set goals, but more specifically, the right goals. Without setting these short, mid-range and long term targets, we are lowering the chance that we will get what we really want from our lives. I think there’s a Yogi-ism that illustrates this point. “You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.” Simple, yet very true… Key Goal Setting Principle #1: Choosing the Right Goals

Creating 7 Steps to Happiness! Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most? Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to you? What do others tell you happiness is? More importantly, what do YOU tell others “happiness is?”

You talk about how you want something different in your life – a new house, a better relationship with your spouse (or to find a spouse), get out of debt, or lose weight – but nothing changes. You find that you spend (waste) a lot of time talking about it, but not doing anything about it. How do you motivate yourself to change? There are two ways people will change, either by choice or by force. Neither one is very pretty. Change by Forcer

I recently spoke to a client who told me that he was plagued by what I would describe as useless thought – feelings of inadequacy, distractions, negative thoughts, worries, even fears. The first thing that I said to him was that, at the very least, he could count himself among the horribly small percentage of people who are actually aware that they are, in fact, having useless thoughts.

Many people tend to over-complicate things when marketing on the internet. No doubt there are some technical skills involved but nothing that the average 'Joe' can not master. The fact is that almost every online marketer started with little more than simply a desire to make money. It is the ones who also possess the proper mental attitude that are successful however. You see as it turns out the secret to success online is more about your ability to interact with others and h

Just like any other resume, your student teaching resume should be a brief document that describes you as a passionate teacher with a couple of significant accomplishments. In most of the areas, grabbing a teaching job is difficult to come by. Putting yourself in the shoes of a recruiter can help you build your teaching resume better. You should refer to a few sample resumes to understand how to develop a teacher resume of your own. You are a veteran teacher and have signif