Personal Development Articles

Do you feel stressed out and tired when you get home from work, don't feel like playing with the kids, or walking the dog etc? Maybe you've had a hard day's shopping, it's cold and wet outside, and you just want to slip into a hot bath and DO NOTHING for the rest of the evening. Sounds lovely... You're not alone, most people , including me, just want to crash out on the sofa in front of the TV and RELAX...

“Spring forward.” That’s a little phrase to remind us which way to turn the clocks at the end of daylight savings time. Some see this clock changing business to mean the loss of an hour. Personally, I’m grateful for the time change because it means we are coming into springtime. We can learn ...

As I write this, I'm with my family in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. We're having a great time, and I'll tell you what—this Walt Disney is a good example of someone who set out with a vision and a dream, and a standard of excellence. Today we're in the Orlando version; there are thousands and thousands of families here. In fact, this stuff that you might have heard about a recession—you'd never know it's happening here, I tell you. What do we have here, with Walt Disney? Do we have a man who didn't have any setbacks in his life? No, he had several.

A caricature I saw recently depicted these big, fat gluttons, each with a big ol' turkey leg in one hand and a big ol' glass in the other—obviously obese people. They were smiling… and you know how those people have legs that don't even look normal because their bodies are so big? I looked at it and thought, "Carpe Diem, seize the day!" I looked at it and thought, "That's gluttony." Now, I realize it's a caricature, but it applies to life.

Autoresponders are remarkable, versatile programs that do so much more than just automatically answer your email. Here are ten ideas that will help you to creatively and productively use your autoresponder to transform the casual visitor into a profitable customer. 1. Publish a newsletter for subscribers: Keep your readers informed about your services and products while building your reputation as a credible expert in your particular business.

It’s important to be aware of your comfort or discomfort with persuasion. Find out how fear plays a role in your influencing or persuasive behavior. Here’s a quick self-exam. Yes, ladies, just as we do an exte al exam it is equally important to do an internal exam. Read these statements. Be as honest as you can (nobody will see your answers – only you!) Please answer Yes or No to the following: 1. I second guess myself more tha 2 times every day. 2. When ordering a meal at

Setting a goal without boundaries is like eating a massive bowl of chocolate ice cream without a spoon, you can get to the end but it's going to get real messy! Boundaries provide the structure to hold focus. When one sets strong boundaries with a goal, they are making a bold commitment. They ...

So you want the key to better living, it’s simple. All you need is more time to do things you really want to do. The question is how do you get that? Read on and you’ll learn the secrets and shortcuts right now. Make Dining a Delight On food, you don’t have to cook! I mean you don’t even ...

We live in a world where people are so judgmental, unloving and selfish. Their motivation for anything in life is fueled by greed, power and hunger for total domination or control of others. They only see what they want out of life and they go after it by any means necessary. They do so ...

What happens when the thing you loved doing the most – the reason you stepped up for your chosen career – is no longer present in your job? I’ve spoken to directors who were designers, managers who were mechanics, and leaders who were lifeguards – all of whom have progressed far enough in their careers that the activity that made them stand out in the first place has been downsized to almost zero and replaced with leadership responsibilities primarily comprising of strategy and motivating others.

Has there ever been a time when you felt stuck in one or more aspects of your life that no matter how hard you worked your way through, it seemed like you just couldn’t find your way out of the maze? Or those times when you already know what you want to happen in your life but simply couldn’t find a solid way to reach your goals? These kinds of situations are those that almost all individuals experience, albeit different intensities, bringing about frustration, helplessness

“I don’t think I can do that,” says Shirley. n“Does it matter what you think or does it matter what you do?” I replied. n“I never thought of it like that. I know I should do this; I guess I just don’t think I’m good enough.” Shirley confessed. To which I replied, “Who asked you what you ...

Have you ever eaten fire? Have you ever walked on burning coals? They call it firewalking. Well, I have-I've walked on burning coals several thousand times. I used to lead empowerment seminars where that was a regular feature of our event. I don't do that today. Eating fire, yes-dozens and dozens of times. And again, I've taught dozens and dozens and dozens and dozens of people to do that. Most people won't, and certainly the immediate reaction is, "That's not a good idea." See, either way, we know fire burns. All our experience has taught us that fire burns.

I became a handicapped person several years ago on the 2nd day of March. It began as almost any other day of the week—busy and full of expectations. It was Thursday; oh good, we were getting close to the weekend. I sat at the breakfast table that morning with my son, Ryan, talking about school and his upcoming baseball game to be played that evening. My husband, younger son and I would be attending, of course—we never missed one—even though the game was going to be played a couple of hours away.

As I speak all over the world I teach the process 'What you sow, you shall reap' It is a principle that is based upon whatever you do today will predict your future. You can't dispute the fact, it's not fiction, it's fact, that what you do today will predict your future. I see hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs failing because they try to force feed and shorten the success process by making some moves and decisions that are not full of integrity. One of the most deadliest seeds that you as a responsible decision maker can make is by not walking in integrity.

How was the universe created? What does it mean to exist? What is true reality? Philosophy is an integral part of our lives. On the road to self discovery and contentment, it’s important to ask yourself wise questions and keep your mind open and alert. The universe holds incredible answers, and the only way to unlock them is to expose yourself to deeper school of thoughts. Metaphysics is one such branch of philosophy. There are many metaphysical practices that can help you

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Have you ever seen or participated in doing the Tango? If you have, you will know that it is one of the most beautiful dances ever. It is sensuous, graceful, harmonious, intricate, physical, calculated and well choreographed. It is also a highly creative way of self-expression….with another person… in a very intimate way!

Dermatitis is a skin rash that can feel devastating to the person with it, especially if it shows up in a visible place on the body. I know many who feel desperate to be healed, eager to try anything new if it will only bring a cure! I had a form of Dermatitis called Perioral Dermatitis, as it was on my face, and I know the feeling first hand of looking in the mirror each morning and hoping and praying it was finally gone, that the new remedy I tried had done the trick. I also remember day after day of disappointment as the rash lingered month after month.

Public Speaking fear to Public Speaking excellence Public speaking can be a massive conce for many people; in fact there have been recent studies that people fear Public Speaking more than the fear of death. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I too once had a big fear of public speaking, I ...

With today’s gas prices, many people are start to rethink their commuting jobs. Fortunately there are ways to make money-work from home that can earn you a living while keeping your car in the garage. Then there is the necessity of moms (or dads) who want to work from home, keep their ...

Do you want the benefit of hypnosis without paying for a hypnotist? If you want to go into the details of self hypnosis how to,nthink about getting a self hypnosis guide to teach you the basics. Meanwhile, here are some valuable techniques for self hypnosis guide that you can start ...

Are you one of those people who is waiting for the perfect moment in life to make your dreams come true? So many people do this all of the time. They don't give themselves permission to be happy until just the right time But why not now? You might be a person who is stuck on the job, because it pays the bills. But are you happy about your everyday life? You should aim to change that right now so that you can enjoy your present and and future moments. Go after your dreams!

Reality? What Reality? Meditation can be a double edged tool. It can reveal the nature of actual reality, but in doing so it also reveals many other states of consciousness that we experience as real but are not usually aware of their true nature, depending on our present level of awareness.

Cate, my wife, had just come back from a 3 day leadership retreat in Canterbury. She was excited. Not so much about the numerous esteemed people who shared their experiences, or the cool activities, but by an elderly farmer who recited his poetry.

A lot of people don’t enjoy their work. A lot of people come to hate what they do for a living. I used to be one of them, and left it way too late to get out of what I was doing. I was off sick with stress and on a cocktail of anti-depressants when I was made redundant and hit rock bottom. ...

Waiting around until finally you've a product of your own to generate income on the internet will mean you're passing up on lots of possible revenue that you could be earning while you get your very own products prepared. You don't really want to throw away the opportunity. Initially, develop a plan or perhaps a map regarding what kind of money you'd love to make on the internet and then go ahead and take steps in order to match that plan. If you don't develop a plan or perhaps an online marketing strategy to make use of to earn money, then you definitely won't end up being as successful.r

This afte oo I chose to leave work a little early and go down to the pool for some exercise and some mind clearing. After 30 minutes and with 64 lengths done and dusted (that’s a mile exactly if you’re wondering about the random number) I headed to the showering area.

The Universe is about balance. People and this world are about division and separation. The news media show us the beautiful dance of separation on a daily basis. For example, president Obama shows off his excellent eye-hand coordination by swatting a fly while being interviewed on television. The world is in awe of a president that can kill flies with his own hands – what was that again about small things amuse small minds? PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) are upset because a fly was killed publicly by a prominent person who thinks he is Buddha.

According to The Oxford Dictionary, coworking is “The use of an office or other working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge.” For entrepreneurs and independent freelancers, coworking is a great way to get the best parts of working in an office, while maintaining your flexibility and freedom. Using a shared office space to cowork with other professionals has many be

It was one failure after another. I bounced around in any job I could get for years. I yearned to tread the road to riches. But, after years in the work force, I looked up, and still, I was in a job that I didn't like—broke, barely getting by. It was at that time I found the book called Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. And I tore that thing to pieces. I read it seventy-seven times. And interestingly enough, within a few months my fortunes took off. I started making money on the Internet.

Science fiction? Advice to mothers? No, just a different way of looking at staff development programs. How do you help your people to develop their skills, maximize potential and promote vigorous personal growth? Employers who attract and keep the best people focus on what I call people-investment programs, rather than human resource management. Employers of choice build on the knowledge that people are the same 24/7 and don't suddenly change into Superman or Wonder Woman when they arrive at the office.

Leaders define success in any number of ways – increasing turnover, launching innovative products, hiring world-class teams, going global, changing lives. Some CEOs are credentialed and experienced to the hilt; others are risk takers and their own best PR machine. Some step in to lead a share-held company; others start from the ground up turning millions into billions in a single decade. Whatever their style and character, every CEO holds the intention that they leave a company and its people – employees and clients – healthier, happier and richer for them having been involved.

How much do you think you compromise on a day-to-day basis? Do you do it in work, in your relationships, in the stories you tell yourself about the choices you do and don’t have? Where did you learn those notions, those stories you tell yourself are ‘the one right way’? And is it easier to justify the justifying because you’re surrounded by people who are doing the exact same thing?

Kitchen cabinets are essential for any kitchen for storing food items as well as utensils and crockery. Apart from its functional value, kitchen cabinets - if designed aesthetically with special effects - can also enhance the décor of your kitchen interiors. Once you become familiar with some basic guidelines, you can build a kitchen storage cabinet on your own without much difficulty. The materials needed are - Measuring tape, Paper and pencil, wood, Steel railings or ball

I could've been out at the lake when I was writing this article; it was a beautiful day. As I dictated this, I'd just seen a group of about 12 Harley riders go by. Not on my street-where I live is a little more insulated than that-but I can see a few streets over on a major thoroughfare. It was about 4:30 on a Saturday afte oon, so life was cool. Life was tranquil. I'd been there working on articles-writing articles for society, right? I had enjoyed the past few hours. The sun was shining and it was kind of warm, but that feels good at this time of year.

The thing about single parents and work is that we've got to be way more innovative in our thinking, our planning and our dedication to delivering value in our workplaces. When there are two parents contributing to finances and to homemaking there's often more support and more choices to fall back on. If that's not your reality - and it's not mine - then here are some strategies for making more money successfully tested by me over the past 7 years of working and parenting full-time. 1. Know The Value Of What You're Trading

Happy New Year, Happy New You! :-) So another year is over and a new one has begun! Have you set yourself some New Year’s Resolutions? Well if you haven’t, the good news is it’s never too late to start a new goal. When you decide what you want to achieve for 2015, make sure you have done the preparation to make it happen. Before beginning a new phase it is important to clear up anything that may be keeping you tied to the old ways that you want to let go of.

Self confidencer Confidence may consist of many elements: Appearance, Appearance of other people, Verbal expressions, Non-verbal expressions, Intelligence, Career, Graduation, Creativity and Health. The adults have another perception of the reality than small children. Small children live and awaken each day to a new day of adventure. The adults have a preoccupied perception of the day. Self-esteemr Self-esteem is your right to exist. If you are in doubt about your right to exist in this world it is a fundamental matter and is like the base of your house.r

A recent study conducted by Catherine Mosher of Duke University Medical Center and Sharon Danoff-Burg at the University of Albany found that 51 percent of undergraduate women prioritised romantic relationships over achievement goals, while more than 61 percent of men did the same. While that ...

Where did we go so wrong? I grew up in Kenya, went to school there, college and even worked there for about four years. I’d never really thought of moving to America, it was not even in my realm of “Things to do before I die”. That changed in 1998, when I met and married an ...

"The tiniest 1/1000th of a second!" We all have the ability to decide to make decisions that will determine the ultimate outcome and the achievement of our WHY in life! There is a very thin line between being a Gold Medal winner and just being there. The Olympic games are a great example of this statement. You could win a Gold Medal by beating your competitor by the tiniest 1/1000th of a second! (Less than it takes to blink.) When you compare life to the Olympics it is the same.

Truth or Consequences When I was seven, I moved for a brief time to Columbus, Georgia with my family while my father went on active duty for the Army. I was a new kid in a new school and wanted to make friends quickly. One day in music class, the teacher asked if any of us knew how to play the piano. Eager to make an impression, I volunteered that I had learned on my grandmother’s piano. The only part of this that was true was that my grandmother owned a piano. I thought if

The recent decline in the economy has resulted in massive layoffs across the country. There are many people finding themselves out of work and looking to keep their homes and pay the bills. When unemployment circumstances are bleak, don’t give up, there are many measures you can take to get the job you want. The following list outlines a number of job search tips that can help you get a job even when companies are laying-off workers: 1. Have a Positive Mind-Set: The attitud

The Unruly Mind Learning how to free ourselves from the tyranny of the unruly mind is not easy. Most of us have been the victims of the chaos of our own mind for so long that we don't even recognize that there is a need to do anything about it. What problem? Yet in a very real sense we are slaves to an endless dance of impulsive reaction to the thoughts generated by our mind and the emotions that those thoughts initiate.

I own a number of rentals near where I live and recently I was speaking with one of my new tenants. She had been living in her new apartment for about a week, when she said to me, “I thought by moving into this new apartment that some of my old problems would disappear, but they haven’t.” It ...

Affiliate Marketing can be the easiest route to earning a good income online for the novice home business starter. With low start up costs and no extra overheads, it's as near to operating a "free" business as you can get. You sell other people's products, they ship the goods, handle customer service and payments. "All" you have to do is send the customers to their site, they make the sale, and you take your commission... Sounds so simple, instant affiliate profits! However, as the principle is so simple... everybody is doing it, which means everybody is competing for the same customers...

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you don’t quite get the results you want? Or perhaps you’re achieving the results you want but you don’t feel as good about your success as you thought you would. It seems that you keep doing things right but there’s still something missing. For ...

I firmly believe, that if we hold onto the things we don’t need, there’s not enough room for new exciting things to come into your life. Because its already full of the clutter. I like the metaphor that if you go into a room of your house and see lots of clutter, its represents your life. After ...

We are always taking in new information but the question is WHAT are we learning? As human beings we are always growing, but we need to ask ourselves “in what direction”? Are we choosing the direction that we want to go? Many people are committed to their "stories" which really are excuses for not taking action. They live their life by them. I used to be one of the people committed to my stories/excuses. Believe me, it was learned behavior. I learned it from many different s