Personal Development Articles

The hot topics around both board room tables and dinner tables these days pertain to the doom and gloom that we face in these times of great uncertainty. We are a culture that has become fixated on the problems of the world and a bleak future. And as we immerse ourselves in fear based thoughts ...

One of life's challenges and greatest rewards develop from our relationships with others. Sometimes it feels like a balancing act between our responsibility to take care of ourselves, honor our own feelings and meet our own needs and our commitment to expand our compassion, our understanding, ...

“It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.” – Winston Churchill These past few years I’ve been connected with literally dozens of coaches who promise that, if you follow their work and their model, you’ll be a millionaire. Really?

We live in an age that has a lot environmental challenges threatening the existence of living and non-living things. This Earth in which we breathe, eat and live, is not as healthy as it was in the distant past; so the major reason why you should study environmental science is because it will make you more aware and sensitive about happenings in the Earth’s environment; furthermore, it’ll update you about the environmental issues affecting everything in it, and which may

If I held out my hand to trust you, Could you give yours back in kind? Could we begin once more with just us two? And then allow our past mistakes to fade so quietly behind? Perchance, there's someone you once placed your trust in, who hurt you last. But when you look at me, could you leave ...

Paradigms are ubiquitous. They show up in conversations, books, bedrooms, films, families, restaurants, professions, games, sports, industries, and social systems of all types. Paradigms fall within paradigms, overlap other paradigms, and bump into still others. Paradigms are big or small, new ...

Challenge: I’m a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He’s been with our company for a number of years and it seems ...

For over 30 years, I have been meditating. For almost as many years, in workshops, consultations, friendly conversations, and writing, I have been encouraging, teaching, or leading people to meditate and create quiet times. During this time, the world has changed considerably, and so have I. My ...

The best minds in the United Sates and indeed the world are looking at the situation with concern etched across their faces and sweat on their brow. What do you do when a small situation becomes so intense that it starts to form a black hole that sucks everything around it in? Everyone including the average person and

As a college student getting ready to graduate, do you find yourself worrying that you’re at a disadvantage in the job pool because you don’t have as much experience as older applicants? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that you have some definite advantages while looking for a job just by virtue of being young and new to your job search. If that sounds too good to be true, here are six reasons you may very well be chosen for a job over an older, more experienced candidate:

Are you finding that you're burnt out for some reason? It could be work issues, it could be stress, or it could even be issues in your relationship. Then again it could be a combination of all three. Whatever it happens to be, a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness is imminent. If you are experiencing a burnout, you can expect the following: -Feelings of numbness -Feeling of being lost -Inability to collect yourself and get your life back in order Take heart - hope is not lost! There are some strategies you can utilize to overcome burnout, once and for all.

Every time I go to a business functio I try to compile a "lessons learned" list: how well the event was organized, what could be done better, how good the agenda was and - most of all - how were the public speakers. I do this with the purpose of improving my own event organizing and public ...

The New Year is underway. But are our resolutions underway as well? Some of our resolutions are more lip service than heart felt decisions. Some are made just to get others off our back. But there are some resolutions that we have a burning desire to achieve. So we write a list of these ...

Let me tell you about two men that I knew through two Panamanian women. One man had been married 53 years to his lovely bride. When he died suddenly from a heart attack, he left her in good stead, with insurance policies, money in the bank and investment accounts. There were no unpaid bills, no surprises. He'd been a faithful, hardworking man all his life. He heroically never admitted to the fact he was dying, though, in retrospect, we can see that it was coming. Another man got sick at about the same age-72.

Recently, the question came up again: “What is HoloMagic?” "God" could be an accurate term, but it's got a lot of other stuff associated with it. Infinite Intelligence is clearly the one that Napoleon Hill opted for. The way I explain it most often is that it's connected with that quantum world, which is nothing, nothing but a world of spirit, a world of energy. And when you make that leap in consciousness, you activate it-and of course, any skeptic could say, well, "The Law of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy is easy. You made it happen, right?" But we're saying no.

While I have never had the need to change my party affiliation to another party, I have had the good sense to change my life views and practices dramatically. I have changed from a conservative, greedy money-making hound to expanding my horizons to learn many things on the road less traveled. ...

Almost everyone has something preventing them from being as successful or happy as they could be. While there are thousands of possible causes, I find that the ones listed here are some of the most common and debilitating. I decided to republish this list (which can be found in Chapter 5 of The Power of Losing Control) as we often tend to get busy, unnecessarily stressed, and in these situations, we tend to stir up old negative emotions. #1 – Regretr

Are you interested in attending or taking part in personal development courses? Now, you may be wondering why I asked you that, especially if it never crossed your mind. However, there are benefits in doing so. In this article, I will be sharing with you the benefits that come along when you go for one or more of these courses, so stick around and I hope you will find this article useful. Personal development courses can help you get to know yourself better. Very often, the

Are you familiar with the Six Thinking Hats? If not, this article will help you understand what it is and its concept about. Actually, this is a thinking method that was formed by Edward de Bono. The objective of this technique is to view issues from various standpoints or angles. It drives us to go beyond our normal thinking approach and build a more pleasing outlook of a certain situation. This method is made popular because of the term parallel thinking. Normally, the way

In my last article I spoke of how important it is to have powerful and positive thoughts. Those thoughts would lead to enlightened emotions and subsequently stronger actions as a result. I gave it a name so you all could remember, TEA. I want to speak to you today as a real person with human qualities like everyone else. I am also a person that deals with the nuances of daily life and sometimes difficult circumstances which get in our way from day to day that may make thinking positive a struggle.

When we first receive an invitation, it is always exciting but as the date approaches, the excitement of attending the function is now turning into a chore, it is on the evening of your favorite show, your son’s hockey game or you just plain want to go home and be quiet. You may hear this ...

Attending the live conference in Puerto Rico last week and having the opportunity to learn from some of the most amazing speakers was truly life transformational for us. This is the fantastic community I currently find myself involved in. To be surrounded by empowering and uplifting people for the week has left us floating on air. The messages I learned will stay with me forever; there is no price that can be placed upon such knowledge and power. An absolute peace surrounds me each day now. I'm steady and sure of the path I walk upon.

Abundance comes in many forms. We can be abundant in health, time, beauty and many other things, as well as having financial abundance. However, when you're asking for or trying to manifest abundance (whatever area of your life you're focusing on) there are a few little tips and tricks that can help you achieve abundance more easily.

"You don't have to buy from anyone. You don't have to work at any particular job. You don't have to participate in any given relationship. You can choose." -- Harry Browne Choice. It's all about freedom--the freedom to pick one thing over another. Are you choosing what you want from life? "Oh no," comes the reply. "I can't because... I haven't got enough education....I need to look after my family....I don't have enough money....I don't have the time." What's your excuse?

So you want to learn some of the basic yoga techniques? Then you're undertaking a great tradition of self control and stress relief. Before you can truly get into yoga however you need to learn to breathe properly. Follow these instructions, and soon enough you'll be ready to tackle Yoga like a pro! Sit comfortably. The correct way of doing Yoga is honestly a matter of opinion. There are many different ways to do it of course, but the most important thing is for you to be comfortable while you are practicing. That said, find a position that suits you and use it from now on!

"Birds were not given wings to sit in a tree and observe. Use what you were given to the fullest." Beth Tabak We all have limits. Yet we are continually confronted by those who somehow move beyond them. It’s a choice to allow limits to hold you back or to find a way to live beyond them. So ...

Using motivational quotes as a way of staying inspired is a common practice among high achievers. You can get an added boost of excitement and confidence when you read or repeat a saying from a famous person. Here are 5 ways to use motivation quotes to gain and sustain motivation.

The Law of Attraction is always at work in your life. It's there responding to your thoughts and emotional vibrations, without judgment, but always in perfect match to them. It's a law of energy. Your thinking, and more specifically your feeling, sets in motion everything in your body and all of your experiences. Once you realize this is a reality and you take responsibility for your inner self, you'll be able to learn how to use them to consciously create more of the things you want to experience.

Starting 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 advancernIntroverts do very well at preparation, according to Quiet author, Susan Cain. Use it to your advantage. rn- TIP: Read the company's blog and website thoroughly to get an understanding of their product and niche. 2. Go to a n

Inventors aren't the only ones who can benefit from licensing. While inventors do benefit monetarily from licensing their inventions, manufacturers also stand to benefit a great deal from taking advantage of the opportunity to license the products of others. A quick look at the benefits of licensing for manufacturers would convince even the most stubborn manufacturing professional that licensing is an opportunity that should be sought. Licensing allows manufacturers to use th

Creating the right image is a powerful tool for success. This is as true for corporations as it is for individuals. Over the last few months, I’ve been fascinated to watch as traditional retailer Talbots re-branded itself from a chain for conservative, some would say stodgy, sixty-somethings to a destination store for younger, hipper, edgier, career women. But there’s more — and this is where it gets really exciting — they are exceeding market expectations! During a recent pant promotion they sold almost 600,000 pairs in nine weeks. Talk about a sensational performance.

"Most people don't live aware lives. They live mechanical lives, mechanical thoughts -- generally somebody else's -- mechanical emotions, mechanical actions." -- Anthony de Mello "Of course I'm conscious!" you reply. But are you really? The truth is that most of us are basically asleep all the time. We're lost in thoughts of the past and the future. We're unconscious of the habits and beliefs that keep us stuck in the same old patterns. We're oblivious to what's possible for us. We only truly live life when we are present to the moment.

In today’s busy and ever changing world, we can easily become overwhelmed. You have made your resolutions and set your goals for change but now it seems you have so much to do and don’t know where to start. At this stage it is easy to lose our enthusiasm for the changes we wish to make. Would you like to be sure that with each step you are heading in the right direction? The following questions will help you narrow down your ‘To Do’ list and help you work towards your goals in a clearly defined way. Ask yourself: 1. What do I really want to do?

Women’s bags have long been a source of awe; what do we keep in there, and why? Furthering the intrigue is the number of bags some women carry. According to a 2008 Self Magazine poll, 59 percent of those surveyed brought two or more bags to the office each day. Is more, “better”? Why do you carry the bag that you do, and what does your bag say about you – particularly in the workplace? Since your bag represents you, your attention to detail, and your judgment of quality, choose it as carefully as you would the words in a resume.

. It is very common among most people to resist joy and love. Why is it so? Most people have an unconscious resistance against giving. They think that they have to receive first to get something in return. But this is the wrong way round. You will first receive after you have given. Many times you are not aware what you want. But ultimately you want always joy and love in your life. As you want joy and love you need to learn who you are. You are the key yourself. When you realize who you are, then everything will appear in the right order. That is what spirituality is all about.

Make a decision that you will experience joy in everything you do. Be sure to wake up every morning and say to yourself that today you decide to be joyful. Do not get out of bed before you have this feeling of joy, because with this decision and feeling your day will be in a much lighter light and easier than without. When you discipline yourself, keep your promises to yourself, and keep on going to your essence, you will enjoy life. You need to have this desire and faith to begin your change.r

There is so much about you and your life so far that is hidden deep within you. Either through choice or subconciously. Like a cancer it eats away at you at the surface and on the outside creates a life that is not of your choosing. Most people keep it hidden afraid to let the cancer surface for people to see it's ugliness. The funny thing is, is that it does come out and people do witness it's ugliness in unhealthy destructive ways. What we all need to do is let out all our fears, grieveances, troubles, pains, disturbances the minute they occur.

Tools For Change Our tools represent capability and therefore power. Personal development has an array of tools specially designed to work with the unique characteristics of Human behavior and here I look at three of the most effective and powerful of these tools, meditation, visualization and affirmation. An e-book could be written about each of these three tools by themselves, but I chose to write about these three together because of the fact that when they are used in an integrated manner their power is multiplied many times over.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader _____ Everyone makes mistakes and the busier you are, the more mistakes you will make. The only question is “How well and how effectively do you deal with the inevitable ups and downs of life?” In this article, you learn the difference between a positive and negative worldview. You learn how to benefit from your mistakes and how to remain positive in the face of adversity. Let the Light Shine Inr

I had such a great response from yesterday’s blog on Integrity. I heard such positive feedback from many of my friends and associates that I thought I would delve a bit more on the subject in hopes to not only help myself, in sort of a self realization as I write, but to also assist others who are wanting the same. A good friend commented on my article saying that Integrity was not just a word, but a way of life. He is so true because we either live a life of integrity or we don’t. There is no in between.

I was talking to Nik Halik the other day—Australian, adventurer, investor, trader, multi-millionaire. We were talking some business strategies, and I invited him onto my radio show, The NEW Think and Grow Rich radio, and we did an interview. I have read his book, which I highly recommend: The Thrillionaire. Thrill as in 'Wow, what a thrill!" Read it, and you'll know what I mean. And he is definitely a multi-millionaire. The true extent of his actual riches I wouldn't propose to indicate—I haven't seen his balance sheet.

Other than quick morning greetings or lunchtime conversations, how do you connect with your employees or colleagues on a personal level? A few days throughout the year dedicated to team-building activities or corporate outings provide an excellent context for developing relationships within your company. One activity in particular is gaining momentum: corporate volunteering. As companies are seeking ways to invest in charitable causes and to establish corporate social responsibility, corporate volunteering provides a way to integrate these goals with facilitating employee relationships.

I'm not talking about being in the woods and not knowing your way out, although it could be used as an analogy. What I mean here is don't ever be without a road map of where it is you are going or where you want to get to, if you don't have that then you are lost and when you're lost it is very ...

New Year’s Resolutions: Another New, New You? Five Simple ways to the Real you. If you are happy, If you are grateful and peaceful, If you are able to wake up every morning with a smile on your face , looking forward to the day; If you walk through your minuets knowing that what “is” is perfect and could not be any other way, then; You can stop reading this chapter.r

Mutuality is the basis for a good relationship. You don't enter any relationship focused on what you will accomplish as an individual. This is a bonding and sharing of experiences and memories. Years from now the substance of your relationship will have little value if your memories and feelings are linked to entirely

I was in a Reno airport when I first heard the news. I had an immediate gut reaction. Looking at the newspapers I saw the headlines announcing Superman was dead. He was a great actor. He was of my generation, and he was important to us. And then there’s something else, he was my exact age. The shocking headline read, “Man Of Steel Dead At 52!” Some years earlier this model of masculinity, a superb athlete, even doing his own film stunts, met with a tragic horsing accident, and in a millisecond, the virile, flying man of steel plummeted to a wracked quadriplegic.

DO AFFIRMATIONS REALLY WORK?rn rnIf you are familiar with affirmations you may think they are simply some nice phrases based on positive thinking. Some people swear by them, saying they’ve changed their lives. But many people are just not sure if they really work – some even think they are just a bunch of “new-age hooey”. There is a lot of incomplete information about affirmations out there, but the idea of using affirmations won’t go away. The reason it won’t go

Most people want their fantasy's to descend on them "naturally," like some sudden miracle, just like they see in the movies. The problem with this is that fantasies usually don't come by chance. (But when they do, savor them.) So something has to be done is to create the fantasy yourself. At ...

There comes a time on the journey of self-development when we reach a level of working that is different from all the previous levels. It is likely that the new experiences are no less challenging than before; it's just that we see them in a different way, accomplish them with more ease and ...