Personal Development Articles

Are you someone who loves to attend personal development courses? Well, you are in luck because I am just like you. I don’t mind people calling me a course junkie, because I know that I have personally benefitted from many of these. Today, I would like to share with you a bit of my life’s experiences in such workshops and seminars. The first thing that I have learnt from personal development courses is that they are really life changing. You get to see things from different

How is your personal brand doing? Are you presenting yourself in the best possible light and making YOU™ (The Trademarked You) the brand of choice in your career? Watch out! If you don’t believe you actually have a personal brand, think again. Just by virtue of being you in your career, you have a personal brand.

When entering second adulthood, many women will begin a jou ey of re-defining personal and professional success for themselves. In midlife, success takes on a new meaning than it had in our 20’s and 30’s when it was most likely being defined more by others, the current culture, the past, hope ...

There is a problem with our educational system, which could be solved by introducing one text That text, by George S. Clayson, is The Richest Man in Babylon. There's a reason why nobody receives financial education in the public school system. It's because they don't want you to have it. It's a little more complex tha I want to go into here, but literally, they do not want you to have financial education. Without financial education, you make a more docile sheep, and you pay more taxes. But you can still find the info you need!

I still remember, as if it were today, that beautiful summer evening when Robin came into my studio for a private coaching session, radiating an unusual level of excitement. Her energy was vibrating so high that it could power a nuclear plant. I could feel that from a mile away. When asked the reason for all that excitement, she replied: “We can’t hide anything from you, right? Well, I put the Mental Alchemy Formula to use and I got it!” That statement was not surprising to me, I’ve heard that many times before.

The most important story you will ever tell about yourself is the story you tell to yourself. ~Jim Loeh, The Power of Story Whether you realize it or not, you are a master storyteller. You tell stories that explain where you’ve been and where you’re going, who you are and who you are becoming … you have stories about your day at work, about you as a father or mother, about the jerk who cut you off in traffic, how you lost your keys or found a $20 bill.

If you want to be a cool person who other people like, respect, and gravitate toward, there are just five key things you need to do to make that happen. But before I tell you what they are, let's first define what or who a cool person is. And the best way to do that is to first reveal what makes someone uncool. An uncool person is someone who tries to make themselves the center of attention and get people to admire them, because they crave attention and approval. They try to

It just amazes me how often I observe Internet marketers go through 95% of what they ought to go through to successfully promote their products, services or business opportunity online, and then fall short of the mark because of the 5% they omit to do. Unfortunately, that 5% is a killer. It’s like you and your family getting ready to take a once-in-a-lifetime month-long vacation somewhere exotic.

Every day at work, you run the risk of damaging your individual – even if you don’t think you have one. How is this possible? Well, your brand is the way people perceive, think, and feel about you in relation to others. The people you work with already have perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about you, so just by virtue of being “you” in the workplace, you already have a personal brand.

My personal development course that I am currently empowering my life with, has jou alling as its central focus. I have always kept a journal, I mean who wouldn't having travelled as much as I have. It is such a treat to look back at the many wonderful jou eys I've had across the world and to see how these experiences have changed and shaped me as a person, but... I've never quite used jou alling like this before. It is quite an in-depth look into what lies within my subconscious mind and soul and boy are there some things surfacing.

When did you last search for your voice? Was it MIA (missing in action)? Having a voice is your birthright. This voice lives in your mind, your heart and your soul. It leads you to self discovery. Using your voice is the surest way to build connections, find solutions and live in truth. I want to hear your voice not a pseudo rendition of it. It helps me to understand and appreciate not only you but what you believe. What happens when you don’t find your voice? You don’t joi

What are your values? What do you stand for?nn Decide What You Stand For nnWhat are the organizing principles of your life? What are your core beliefs? What virtues do you aspire to, and hold in high regard when you see them demonstrated by others? What will you not stand for? What would you sacrifice for, suffer for, and even die for? These are extremely important questions that are only asked by about three percent of the population, and that small minority tends to be the

There are so many people today in dramatic career and life transition, and also so many coaches and consultants offering help. I’ve discovered that giving people simple tactics and strategies does not work unless there has been a true breakthrough in their thinking and behavior that allows ...

Imagine your Life path is a dark tunnel. At the very end, you can see the light. It's a dark scary path, one that you have no choice but to begin. You take the first step into the tunnel and the entrance begins to close. This is your Life, you have only one direction to go...forward.

Life is so fast-paced today with people trying to do so much that many people find themselves stressed to the max. By maintaining a state of constant busyness, people run themselves into exhaustion. And, at the end of the day, they’re thinking, “There’s got to be a better way.” Life is not a ...

We all know that life can throw many curve-balls that can leave you overwhelmed and ready to give up. When we have so many things going on in our lives the last thing we need is unhealthy behaviours from either friends or families. Don’t for one minute think that you are “allowing” their behaviours in your life. When you are going through difficult times you won’t have the strength to deal with any added issues from friends and families and you shouldn’t have to.

In my opinion, we are a society that seems to have a preoccupation with the past or have a tendency to live in the future. So often people feel that certain events or circumstances must take place in order for them to have, feel or experience what they want. Such belief’s keep them living in ...

As the Self Improvement saying goes, "the wiser I become, the more I know how much more there is to know." The tools I share worked for me. They are not the only way, but a way: a way that has guided me towards a level of internal peace and an unconditional love of self. This kind of love transcends judgement and blame. It doesn't mean goody-goody, nicey-nicey. It does mean balanced sharing, acceptance of self and reality in all moments, service in a non-judgemental state, compassionate loving allowance.

Have you ever wondered why some people’s lives seem to unfold effortlessly while others face one disaster after another? Is it simply fate, or are there ways of controlling and improving the outcome of one’s life? By understanding the laws of the universe and the capacity of personal power, you can tap into this power and create a life filled with blessings, joy, abundance, love, and wealth—truly, anything your heart desires. nnThe Power of QsnnThe first step is to unde

Have you ever really thought about it? I mean, what is normal? I can guarantee you if I were to interview ten random people from different backgrounds, I’d get some various degree of differences. Over the past three or four years I have been on a journey, so to speak, in finding me and my intentions in this world. I assure you if you were to ask me what was normal back then compared to now there would have been drastic differences. I learn and expand upon new knowledge every day, though not essentially searching for any one thing but, to lift myself up and keep me up.

Self empowerment by handling objection and rejection effectivelyr In everyday life, we tend to receive more objections than acceptance, so it is important to learn how we can handle these negative feedbacks and turn it into a positive and empowering pointer in life. 5 empowering techniques to deal with objection (Just remember it with a long laugh) 5 empowering techniques to deal with objection (Just remember it with a long laugh H.A.A.A.A) Halt When you are faced with an o

Business owner seem to have one thing in common. They work too much. If we look closely, many businesses follow the same path. 1. You work to learn a trade and become good at it. 2. Then you use that knowledge to open your own business. 3. Next is to hire others to begin helping when you can't ...

What’s Perfect To Focus On Right Now: Right now I’m doing a survey to help get clear for a book I’m writing to help people in moving forward in achieving their dreams. I’m getting great and honest responses to my inquiry. If you’d like to help send me a quick email response; the question is: What is your single greatest frustration when trying to achieve a dream or a goal? http:wwww.deborahdachinger.com n============r

Why not be your own coach? You and you alone are with you 24/7/365. You and you alone are aware of your innermost feelings, desires, fantasies and fears. You and you alone are responsible for where and what you are right now. No one else in the world is as conce ed as you are with your future. So come on take personal responsibility for yourself and become your own coach 24/7.365. Think you’re not up to the task? Rubbish of course you are. How many times have you seen other very successful folks claim that they are willing to give away their greatest secrets?

Over the past three decades I have seen a lot. It isn't so much that I had special opportunities even though I have been blessed with meeting lots of celebrities and well known people, but rather more that I just happened to be watching constantly. Most people go through the living experience and pay very little attent

I am always fascinated about how our questions get answered - and sometimes how we are steered in a direction without even asking the question. Someone very dear and close to me is at a point where he has no dignity or quality of life left. He had told me in so many words that he is not afraid of dying. Yet he is still holding on to life while his mind and body are shutting down at an alarming rate.

Have you ever stopped to consider how thinking negative thoughts affects your reality? It's easy to get lost in a cycle of thinking negative thoughts pertaining to the past or future. However, in doing so we rob ourselves of the opportunity to be happy in the present! Seconds, minutes and hours can pass us by as we continue to get caught up in a cycle of negative thinking - further embedding the seed cause in our consciousness in the process. But how do you go about breaking free of these negative thought patterns?

There are different methods to getting more traffic to your website or blog. So which is the best METHOD? In this post I am going to touch on three methods of increasing traffic. Why do websites fail? One of the main reasons why many online businesses fail is due to the lack of TRAFFIC! ...

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Each and every one of us has emotional wounds, but until we admit it, we will remain in an emotional quagmire that keeps dragging us down. Until we express how we really feel, our healing process will be delayed and we will continue to be drawn to unhealthy situations or unhealthy relationships. Even an unhealthy relationship can be changed into a healthy one if the individuals involved are intent on healing themselves. We block our own healing when we seek to point fingers and blame others for the things they do in our lives.

It’s not uncommon for us to think we’re following Spirit and that inner voice of Truth when, in fact, we are being led around by our spiritual idealism—a system of beliefs, an unwritten list of “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts,” based on the ego’s idea of what it means to be spiritual. So instead of ...

The importance of Time management cannot be over exaggerated. Time is our most valuable asset. Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. ~ William Pennr We cannot manage time but only the activity that we do in that time. We each have 168 hours a week. And how we use our time depends upon the quality of our health, relations and wealth in short the importance of time management determines the quality of our life.r

True inner transformation will come to you when you practice gratitude. Follow these steps to develop an attitude of gratitude. THE best way to raise your vibration and attract what you desire. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to practice gratitude when you are following your path to personal development growth. You should think of it not only as a tool for transformation but as a way of life.

What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the oldest treatment procedures in the world, dating back over 2,000 years. Acupuncture refers to a particular treatment method of inserting and manipulating very fine filiform needles at specific points on the body that are believed to be “acupuncture ...

"I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I'm nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I'm just so scared of what might happen with this new change." All of us can relate to feelings of fear especially when they are born from thoughts about change that is out of our control.

There are many people in the U.S. who have made a concerted effort to do all that they can to improve their lives through self help techniques. The poor state of the economy and incredibly high rate of foreclosures and unemployment seems to have forced people’s hands to try new ways to make their lives better for their families.

“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer _____ Don’t Sell Yourself Shortr

It is no secret that your perceptions impact your mind and that your mind impacts your body and that your beliefs impact and create your surroundings. Study after study show that people with a positive mentality have healthier physical and mental health, healthier relationships and an overall more successful and happier life compared to those with a more negative mindset.

I just did a whole bunch of research. It threw up some fascinating and useful information. But what’s really going to work best for you? Did you know that there are over 9 million pages on Google that deal with Slimming and related issues. You can actually buy slimming body armour! (That ...

I still remember the day that Superman died. It's been a few years ago now, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was traversing the airport in Reno, Nevada and I saw the headlines. There were about 12 different newspapers for sale—they were all in their machines—and I caught the headlines: ...

“I don’t understand; I use [a diet system] to lose weight and am generally very successful, however, as soon as I come off the diet and start eating regularly, I gain the weight right back. This has happened three times now. What am I doing wrong?”

What's the Return On Investment of working with an Executive Coach? This is such a juicy question. Ten years and over 1000 clients ago, as I tentatively opened my doors to my first inca ation of being an executive coach. I had very little understanding of the value I was bringing to my market. I charged accordingly at £50 to 100 an hour - where I could get that fee and I worked with some middle managers, some junior executives and many small business owners most of whom hired me out of their own salaries.

The first secret to success and prosperity is BE AWARE. Be aware of your creative power, as you are a creative being. Be aware of your choices, because they do affect your results. Be aware of your conscious thoughts, as they are just like seeds that you plant in the ground. They are the ...

"You know nothing about me. I was lost long before the [Berlin] Wall fell. I was once destined to become a man much like yourself: true-hearted; determined; full of purpose, but … character is easier kept than recovered. We cannot control the things that life does to us. They are done before you know it, and once they are done, they make you do other things. At last, everything comes between you … and the man you wanted to be." - Wilhelm Wexler (traitor played by actor Ar

“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast -- you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” -- Eddie Cantor For many of us, our days typically overflow with busywork. We’re running on habit and reacting to the influences around us. If we want to get more out of life, we need to pause once in a while and consciously choose how we spend our time. This starts with awareness.

Empowerment -- the act of investing oneself with more authority and control over one’s path -- is a vitally important process that I teach and explore every day as a career transformation coach. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative effect it can have, when an individual takes control of the reins of her life and decides to no longer be a victim. Yet many still say to me that “empowerment” is a cliché, an overused term that’s new-agey and silly.

Building and maintaining long-term selling relationships is the key behavior and skill of the top ten percent of the money earners in sales, in every field, selling every product and service.nnIf you could take everything we know about communications, put it all in a large pot, boil it and distill it down into its critical essence, it is about the importance of relationships in successful selling.nn The Reason for Success nMost of your success in life will depend on your abil

"The things which hurt, instruct." -- Benjamin Franklin How do you respond to the problems that continually surface in your life? If you're like most people, you feel victimized. Moaning "Poor me," we get angry, impatient, depressed and stuck. We think problems spoil what life OUGHT to be. And we do whatever we can to avoid the pain. For those of us on a spiritual path, problems and blocks are precious gifts that open the door to deeper self-knowledge.

What was your predominant mood like this past week? If you were to ask me what mine was, I'd have no hesitation in telling you. Frustration. If any of you are like me and have to deal with the vagaries of a website that sometimes seems to have a mind of its own, you'll know what I mean. If not, I suggest you look at the faces of those sportsmen and women who come somewhere other than first and, when asked how they feel, shake their heads and say "disappointed", "crushed", or just plain "gutted". The word "frustration" comes from the Latin "frustratus" meaning "without effect" or

Today, despite its recent entry into mainstream professions, personal coaching has become extremely popular. This kind of service assists a person to exploit their own abilities, skills and potential to the maximum level possible, thus achieving goals and objectives, which have been set earlier. ...