Personal Development Articles

"It's not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties."nn--Abigail Adams (in a letter to her son, future president John Quincy Adams, when he was 12) nnWhen Abigail Adams wrote those words to her son, she was telling him that he would never become great if he chose a life of ease. At the time, the American Revolution was raging. If he was to become a wh

I remember when I was around 17 or 18 years old, I was so upset because I wanted my life to be about something and feared more than anything that it wouldn't be about anything. I knew that I had potential and that I wanted to use all of it, and it felt like I was flapping my wings against the ...

One of the most common misconceptions about searching for a job is that the person with the most or best experience is the one who gets hired.

For many people, changing jobs can be a highly emotional time – there is the stress of finding another position and making ends meet until you do; the excitement of leaving what was probably a horrible workplace; and even the apprehension of what lies ahead. With all of these emotions swirling within you, it can be very difficult to think clearly. Use these steps to ensure that your transition to a new job is done with clear thinking: Dispel Mental Clutter Make a list of al

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 development strategy entails planning and striving to acquire newer skills, abilities, and experiences. Below are some tips on how to do this in a stress-free and highly rewarding manner.

You might believe you would be more happy with money than without it. And you would probably be right. As long as you had enough of course. Whatever enough means to you. So how do we get money? And how do we keep it? You have probably done it the old fashioned way - you know, work for it - ...

If you are thinking of starting your own Personal Development program, you need to take a critical look at yourself first. You really must get to know yourself inside and out, all your good points and all your bad ones. It is easy enough just to feel that your life isn't going as it should and that you need to make changes, but unless you know your exact areas of weakness it is very difficult to make improvements. This might be a slow and sometimes painful exercise, but it is

Attraction in Action is the Law of Attraction. There is something that no one else is telling you about the Law of Attraction and it’s about time you heard it. You can have an abundance of wealth, rich rewarding relationships and deep personal growth by simply changing a few things. It is what I call the WOW factor. It is using the law of attraction from inside out.

In the past several years, I’ve worked with hundreds of women entrepreneurs, executives, consultants and small business owners who are, as I was at one time, in complete denial about their money situation. They know they’re not earning nearly enough or they’re spending too much, and money is slipping through their hands, but that’s as far as their understanding of the problem goes. In short, their heads are deep in the sand about their money relationship. They’re working hard to ignore the obvious - the inevitable misery that will come unless they change directions, and fast.

When I became a mom, it was the best feeling in the world. I believe you don’t really know what love is until you hold your own child in your arms. I remember staying awake all night staring at him. I would look forward to when he would wake up so I could look at him even more deeply and build a bond with him. I was the one that was going to protect him, love him and be there for him.

"Introduction to Screenwriting" Week One Although this class is entitled "Intro to Screenwriting", it's my belief that, in general, writing is writing. In fact, in order to understand how to write for the screen--large or small--one must first have an intimate understanding of the structure and function of story. I've written for television and film, books and short stories, comic books and stage.

A lot of people feel crappy about who they are, where they are and what they've got. If you want the same results, here's how to do it: 1. Take criticism personally. When someone tells you that you've done something wrong, that a piece of work isn't up to scratch, that you look tired, that you ...

Did you know that yoga was practiced by our ancestors over 5,000 years ago? Well, according to ancient texts it was, and while many modern-day thinkers see yoga as another form of exercise, our ancestors have long referenced yoga as a powerful tool for nurturing the mind, body and soul. Admittedly, the idea of bending, stretching, twisting and manipulating your body to improve well-being may seem counter-intuitive, but modern science confirms that the health benefits of yoga are far reaching. Still not convinced that yoga is good for you?

Ever notice how everyone's on a low fat diet after the heart attack? Everyone's an ideal spouse after they've been served with papers? Everyone's a financial genius after they emerge from bankruptcy? As executives, we're trained to judge our success on the size of our bank account and the deals we make. When I had my own successful business, that's what I thought, too. Being a successful CEO, I figured if I just worked hard enough, I'd wind up on top. Failure, I thought, is s

The Origins Of Behavior

October 14, 2009 -- Often times we say we know how to communicate, with our family, friends and co-workers. The truth is we know how to talk a lot, not really how to communicate. There are many different ideas and research done on this topic and the information is truly shocking when you look at the numbers.

Each and every day, we all make promises. We make these promises in many different ways, and in a variety of forms. A promise can be as simple as "I'll call you back", or as committing as "I promise to get that done!" Often we can make promises and commitments without thinking through the ...

There's one sad truth in life I've found while jou eying east and west - The only folks we really wound are those we love the best. We flatter those we scarcely know we please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow to those who love us best.rn~Ella Wheeler Wilcox Many times we may take for granted the person who is most close to us, our intimate partner. We treat colleague’s employees, friend’s, and acquaintances with all due respect, and sometimes take for granted the person who is most caring of our heart, and our well-being.

The Challenge Of Self Discovery The idea that we can live successfully without achieving a certain level of self awareness probably depends on what we think of as successful living. To me, successful living is not only about having material wealth, but also peace, happiness and spiritual well being. In a normal world where the human being is allowed to develop naturally these things might come as part of that natural developmental process. But that is not our world today.

I ended our last installment by asking why young, deranged mass murderers believe that their only option is to kill others. We can't hope to reduce the rampage of mass slayings in our schools unless we try to understand the root cause or causes of this phenomenon. And that requires us to be ...

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Marianne Williamso How long have you waited to be happy at work? Or to write a book? Or bring home the income you deserve? Are you your own best support system or biggest diversion? ...

At the start of a new year, many of us make resolutions which we will try to keep throughout the coming year. A commendable effort, but very often one which we fail to maintain once the first few days of the year are past. Whether or not you are planning to make New Year Resolutions, I urge you to use this opportunity to achieve a goal you may have had in mind for some time but have so far not managed to reach. What is the goal you most wish to achieve over the coming year? Do you immediately know what it is, or do you have to think about it?

In this article, I want to address the issue of executives and their planned holidays that simply turn into “working somewhere other than the office.” Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? - You choose your hotel or resort because it has a wireless connection that will allow you to check e-mails on a regular basis. - The plane lands at your holiday destination and, immediately upon turning on your cell phone, you see 14 missed calls from various members of your team. - You miss breakfast because you’re busy putting out fires via e-mail at the start of your day.

Do you ever talk to yourself? If so, good job! If not? Hey, maybe it’s time to start. Because it’s okay to talk to yourself. It’s a useful way to encourage yourself to keep moving forward. Studies suggest that gratitude’s a good choice for self-talk. Do you want to succeed? I start with gratitude because that works. My practice of gratitude lifts me up and gets me to work on the right stuff. Simply observing my own gratitude throughout each day helps me trust the path that I

New Human Cybe etics All life and business could be described as a series of Transactions where the one offers and the other receives. When both mutually benefit as a result of the transaction (whether the transaction was intended or not, whether verbal, written or unspoken but sensed) then the transaction may be said to be satisfactorily completed. Where such a transaction is not to the mutual benefit of either party then the transaction may be said to have failed and a hindrance to the desired outcome of the failed transaction occurs.

When you have low self esteem, feeling great about yourself is close to impossible. You could probably come up with plenty of reasons why you're not great. It is possible to build up your self esteem, believe it or not, and before you know it you'll feel great about yourself. The secret to feeling great about yourself is all about what you think and feel about yourself. These thoughts and emotions are often ingrained in the subconscious mind from childhood and keep causing "

For years I have been guided by my intuition which I used to think of as a “gut” feeling. I now realize it is much more than that and in fact it isn’t from the “gut” at all but from the very air we breathe. When we are living authentically and on purpose we develop certain” muscles” that inform us of the energy around us and we can react or respond to those energies in ways that serve us or not. We can make a choice based on that energy.

How about those New Year’s Resolutions? What’s your track record of sticking to your commitments and achieving your goals? Well here’s why goals fail and what you can do about it: What's as exciting as turning a new leaf, a clean slate, a fresh start? Motivated and hopeful, ...

What stops you achieving your dreams and how long are you prepared to let it stop you? That’s right, how long are you prepared to let it stop you? With all the respect I can give, I believe we are our only limitation. We only usually perceive them to be exte al things if we allow them ...

Does this picture fit you? • sleeplessness • being angry a little too often • frequent frustration • increased absenteeism from work • presenteeism (going to work when you were so sick you should have stayed home) • reduced conce for customers/ clients • emotional exhaustion • a reduced sense of accomplishment • unable to switch off from work These are some of the pains you feel when the demands of work and personal life are all too much for you. They can be summed up in one word - stress.

What does it mean for a woman to find her voice? Voice is not only speaking. It’s listening, responding, and being heard. It is purpose, identity, imagination, and beauty. Your voice was created the moment you were conceived. Sometimes it has been shut down – flattened. Nurture it. Don’t take it for granted. All women are gifted with a powerful voice. A voice for expression, meant to impact others and transform the world in small and big ways. Your voice shows in your relat

How about those New Year’s Resolutions? What’s your track record of sticking to your commitments and achieving your goals? Well here’s why goals fail and what you can do about it: What's as exciting as turning a new leaf, a clean slate, a fresh start? Motivated and hopeful, you get rolling on ...

Eight Baby Steps To Knowing Your "Self" Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? What engages your passion? What brings tears of gratitude and joy to your eyes? Do you know, or have you lost yourself? In my work as a professional coach, I’ve helped many people rediscover themselves. The first step on the road to rediscovery involves spending time with you, which is why I liken the process to dating yourself. When you began dating your last partner or the person you share your life with, didn’t you move heaven and earth to make time for them?

I was walking down the street when I saw LIVE LIFE, LOVE LIFE boldly written on a lady’ shirt. I paused to think about the powerful statement when I saw it. I asked myself: Am I living and loving life? Many are people who do not live in line with what the four words above are saying. We just live life and forget to obey the remaining two words. Every man breathing is living life, but not necessary loving life. This accounts for the major reason why life gives us its negative part. A lot of people are living on the negative part of life today. Disappointments are faced by many too often.

Have you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...

"Change is a Constant. The only Constant is Change!!" Our ability to adapt to change and opportunity has defined the whole of human existence and endeavour, it has in part defined who we are. In our world today, change is happening at an ever faster and more unpredictable pace. We now all live in a "Global Economy" ...

A staff member doesn’t handle a problem with a customer well, and you, as the manager, are upset. You think to yourself, “Why on earth would he do such a thing? Doesn’t he know better? He should know that’s not how to deal with a customer!” Your young child is playing upstairs. You decide to go ...

Successful goal selection stems from our inner perceptions and the congruence of our actions. If what we want and how we go about accomplishing our goals is incongruent, then we are likely to experience a degree of self-sabotage. In order for success to be achieved, one’s intentions and ...

Self Growth by Knowing and Coping with Stress Have you ever wondered how this word - "Stress" come from? The word stress is actually acquired from physics and engineering where it has a specific meaning. It is a force of adequate magnitude to distort or deform. In related to human, Stress has the same meaning: It involves physical and emotional reaction to pressure from his environment and from within his inner self. Basically, there are 2 main types of Stress. The first on

Change life, ignite your career, boost business, and enhance relationships by regularly (at least once daily) stretching out of your comfort zone. In the book, Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffers says, “The more you expand your comfort zone the more powerful you become.” We have what seems to be an infinite amount of inner strength. We are capable of so much more! We just need to get comfortable being gutsy. Think of how much children grow yearly. They are consistently forced to stretch out of their comfort zone at each level in school, in activities, etc.

Knowing Why You Came From: Choose where you’re going! I have seen this picture posted around a lot over the past couple of years: It’s a quote attributed to Wayne Dyer. Wayne is a writer, mentor, near avatar that I greatly admire and read quite often. However on this statement, taken at face value, I call Bull (Shyt). Many times when I have seen this posted on Facebook, I have been tempted to reply, “Well…where did we learn to make all these wrong decisions”?r

I just had another revelation and wanted to share it with you. So often we are told that it is okay to have wants and desires. In fact we have been told that we should even picture ourselves in the new car we desire even before we own it and that if we do, we will have put the energy out there and our new car will appear into our lives. It is the old saying that our thoughts become things. I like this concept and have adapted my life around this idea and have seen success with it.

I consider that an important principle of empowerment is to identify an intention; a technique related to that principle is to write down the statement of intention. I consciously use the principle of intention in all aspects of my work, and express intention frequently with my clients. I also ...

The Ring That Rules Them All Few of us understand the importance of time. We take it for granted, and once we take something for granted we no longer give it our attention, we no longer wonder about it and in so doing, we deny ourselves the deeper understanding necessary to take advantage of the power of time. If this idea is new to you then it is all the proof you need that you have taken time for granted and do not understand its importance, especially as it applies to successful achievement.

Thinking of undertaking? Get inspired by these young people and start your own business. More and more young entrepreneurs are daring to launch that idea that is in their heads. His motivations? There are many! Working on your own and without accountability to a boss, stop fulfilling schedules, gain financial independence and become a reference are the main motivations that make those young people venture to realize their dreams and start their own business. Still not very c

Are you a professional woman longing for a change? You're not alone. Seven out of 10 women today are facing a major turning point. After devoting years to building successful careers, they feel that their lives and identities no longer work. As a result, most are facing at least one of 12 hidden work-life crises, including chronic health problems, financial bondage, and painful losses of the "real me." A professional crisis-or breakdown -is sounding an important wake-up call that, when answered, can lead to lasting change in how you work and live.

Hypnosis Weight Loss And Too Much Information Over weight and obesity are a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. So many people have been wrestling with this problem for so long, and there are so many real and not so real solutions going around, that it is all but impossible to figure out what to do and frustration is beginning to rule and leading to hopelessness, defeat and acceptance of a condition that is often life threatening. It is actually mind boggling how many weight loss and appetite control programs are out there now. The industry is huge.

Today, folks, I want to share some more of the inspiring words of my friend, marketing legend Glenn W. Turner!!... "The first thing to remember is that you have to go to seminars. What changed my life was not listening to my neighbors and my friends, my father, my mother, and the people in my small town. If I'd listened to them, I'd have been pumping gas at a gas station, driving a taxi cab, or just working some average job. "And there's nothing wrong being average, if you're happy. But very few people are. "What you have to do is go to seminars.

The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future. - Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer _____ 1. You Get What You Giver Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his essay, “Compensation,” wrote that each person is compensated in like manner for that which he or she has contributed. The Law of Compensation is another restatement of the Law of Sowing and Reaping. It says that you will always be compensated for your efforts and for your contribution, whatever it is, however much or however little. 2. Increase Your Valuer

I travel a lot and I get to meet a lot of people along the way. There are old friends and their families, people I have know most of my life and an almost endless flow of new faces and names. I have gotten somewhat used to the schedule over the years. It's difficult for people who have never been in the public eye or f