Personal Development Articles

Familiarity breeds contempt – so the old saying goes – and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up. Many years research has proved that the normal mind performs its routine tasks in a mindless manner, without paying what is being done any attention at all. This psychological “facility” do perform routine tasks without paying them any attention has undoubted benefits – imagine if you had to pay attention to how you put one foot in front of the other when you walk?

If you're a manager and you don't ask for feedback on a regular basis, you're probably doing some things that cause problems for your team members. That's because we all have blind spots about our behavior. Leaders are especially vulnerable because their direct reports are often reluctant to speak up about problems their boss might be causing for them.

Nowadays, we live in a time when social media platforms are becoming the main sources of information and news regarding people we know or look up to. And as the number of followers grows each day, Instagram is slowly but surely climbing to the top. What does this mean for you? It’s quite obvious; the more popular this platform gets the more chances it provides for yours and your brand’s promotion. Are you ready to explore which they are and some of the successful ways to

Are you aggressive, assertive good at solving problems and like to be in control? If so, your personality type is likely that of the Determined Doer. The dominant personality type is persistent and focused on goals. If you fall into this category, you are good at making decisions and following ...

For those of us who live in these times – where economic adversity continues to be the order of the day, where extremism simmers in various quarters from Al-Qaida to Yemen, to Plains, Georgia where an effigy of President Obama was found hanging recently, to the ongoing political upheaval in Iran to the crumbling peace accord in Sudan, to a massive growth in domestic violence, to an upsurge in graphic violence on our television screens to the fact that our young children are watching music videos which would have been banned as pornographic fifteen years ago – there is an extraordinary onus

“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.”rn- Peter F. Drucker In today's tough economy, leadership is more challenging than ever. Creating a productive and effective company entails setting standards and limits. One item that comes up often is image. The professional image of not just your physical environment, but the image your staff projects as well. This is a good time to review the importance of presenting a polished company image at every level, from CEO to receptionist.

Himalayan Crystal Salt: Throughout history salt has enjoyed an illustrious position, even playing a key role in the rise and fall of various empires. The ancients considered it to be essential to the maintenance of life. Homer even went so far as to call it a "divine substance", Plato described ...

Life coaching is a relatively new title to an old trade and many people do not know what a life coach can do for them, so I am going to list the benefits of having a life coach in this article. Let me start this off by saying that one of the secrets of highly successful people is that most of ...

Let me give you a strong reason why we should be grateful for everyday. Because the moment you open your eyes each day. It is a gift from god to you. You are still alive and that it is a given. Everybody is given a brand new day. Everybody is given another day to love. Everybody is given another day of hope. Everybody is given another chance to do whatever they have failed to accomplish. Everybody applies to those who are still alive. For those who are chosen to leave this place, do not have this privilege and do not have any second chance. They passed on in regrets or fulfilment.r

Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Indira Gandhi, Ted Bundy. What did they all have in common: Sanpaku!! What is it? When we’re born, our eyes are perfectly balanced between the upper and lower eyelids. They touch so no white shows below or above the iris. It indicates a balanced and healthy person. As we grow older, even in childhood, three-sided white can show around the iris. This is cause for concern. It indicates the nervous system is seriously out of balance. It’s a warning.

All over the world- there has been a firm belief in the supe atural throughout the ages. The debate and dichotomy of science and religion are blown out of proportions. Wherever we are, whatever we do- we do come across instances which look strange and have a mystery tied to them. We label them ...

"Common sense is a collection of prejudices acquired by age 18."rn~ Albert Einstein ~ We all have a number of premature cognitive commitments, often referred to as common sense, opinions, and erroneously as facts, which were created in childhood. These early beliefs about reality actually shape our perception and subsequent experiences. Where did you get yours? Most of us adopted our opinions from parents, teachers, media, friends and religious leaders.

Today, let's talk about what I call the obituary exercise. And by the way, I want you to know that I teach this and actually guide people through it at my $50,000 Destiny Creator intensive seminars and events—so it's like major technology. The idea is this. Whatever age you're at, project yourself forward on one strand down the negative path, the way you are now, down the status quo—and on one strand down the path of discipline, the path of the resources, time, work, and effort that you know you need to invest to make things happen.

Fear of the unknown creates a rigid, tight-fisted hold on our lives. Not knowing what may be on the other side of the wall is very unnerving. It is easier to be content and comfortable with the known than to put ourselves at risk of feeling discomfort with the unknown. There are several ...

Has anyone ever spoken to you in an inappropriate manner? Often people are caught off guard and are not prepared to handle these challenging situations. But, as a leader, whenever you are in a situation that’s uncomfortable, it’s imperative that you speak up; the person needs to know that the ...

For the vast majority of our adult lives, we live in a world of make-believe. However, as most of us know, it’s no fairy story – most normal lives are a mundane up and down affair that never really goes anywhere – more like a second-rate soap opera. However, in stark contrast to our personal make-believe, reality does really exist. It’s wonderful, it’s the world of opportunity, the world of happiness and peace of mind – and it’s right before your very eyes.

How do movies influence our behaviour and impact the Law of Attraction?

Do you use a timeline to achieve your goals? If you have been struggling with your goals you might find it useful to create a timeline that maps out exactly when you will complete each of the steps along the path to your goal. Using a timeline to help achieve your goals is a powerful way to keep you focused on what is important - and it is easier than you might think! Follow the steps I share below and you too can create a fool-proof plan to reach your goals.

Personal development is all about change, an over arching term that includes many different approaches to self-improvement. Personal development in its largest context could encompass anything that involves personal growth on all levels, meaning physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. ...Personal development is all about change, an over arching term that includes many different approaches to self-improvement. Personal development in its largest context could encompass anything that involves personal growth on all levels, meaning physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

I first saw this quote at a friend’s house several years ago. I don’t know who said it but it’s one of those things that you don’t think much about, at the time, but it keeps coming back to you. For me it was reoccurring as I’ve had to adjust to events that were beyond my control. Some were serious challenges, such as losing a loved one. Others were less so. I know that I’m not alone. Life is like that. We lose jobs. We lose some we love. We end a marriage or a friendship. Here’s what I’ve learned. Adjusting our sails means making choices.

Napoleon Hill said he visited with Aristotle, Edison etc. He received brilliant ideas from his visits with the greatest minds – dead or alive. His meetings with counselors, he admitted, may have been fictional and perhaps were only his imagination. However they changed his life. He felt he tapped into an infinite warehouse of wisdom. Back in 1937 Napoleon wrote “Think and Grow Rich,” and the book remains to this day the bench mark to lessons of this kind.

Goals are powerful tools that you can use in order to realize your dreams. The act of setting goals is good but you can increase the effectiveness by writing your goals down. Here are reasons why it is important to write your goals down.

Leonardo DaVinci,by any one's standard,was perhaps one of the most gifted and prolific men who ever lived. A painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, musician, scientist,and natural philosopher,he is credited with saying "ancora imparo,"which means:"I am still learning." It is said that he ...

Thanks to one of my managers I found myself in possession of a $25 gift certificate to amazon.com, which I used to buy two of the personal style-related books - Trinny and Susannah's "Trinny and Susannah Take on America" and Carson Cressley's "Off the Cuff". Naturally, I read "Take on America" ...

I am going to be a first-time grandmother in August. I’m ecstatic about having my first grandchild. One of the first things I will share with my grandson or granddaughter is the “Bowl of Light” story that I learned when I was an alakai, advanced student, of Ho’o pono Pono in Hawaii. My kumu, teacher, said Pali Jae Lee and Koko Willis’s book Tales from the Night Rainbow is an excellent, authentic source for this story and so many others. nnIn ancient times, in Hawaii

Every outcome you experience in life is the result of how you react to an event in your life. It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that makes the difference. Between every event and response there is a potential space. That space contains your freedomnto choose, and your power to respond. How you respond determines both your growth and happiness. So, if you don't like the outcomes you're experienceing you can: Focus on S - Blame the event for

Does your work environment bring out the best in you or the worst? When you leave work, do you feel drained, exhausted and even angry? Do you generally feel like you are dodging bullets all day? It happened to me the other day. As a practicing RN, I take shifts at a local, acute care psychiatric hospital.

There’s an art to getting things done without creating a stressful environment. When you find yourself with too many things to do and not enough time to do them, stress rises. And at times, panic can set in. Instead of trying to schedule it all in, take some time to identify your priorities. ...

Life presents each of us with a seemingly endless series of tests and challenges. It often seems that just when we catch our breath, the next challenge hits us. But regardless of our circumstances, we always have the power to choose how we will respond to life’s difficult moments. Choosing to keep a positive attitude during tough times enables us to bounce back more quickly from adversity. This is the true story of a remarkable woman who refused to give up after a heartbrea

We were each born with the freedom to be ourselves; to be and express and live totally free to be the real us, without fear, doubt or restriction. This circle represents this aspect of us. The Real Us. Imagine living today with the freedom to be yourself totally without any ...

When looking for a personality quiz, make sure it's unique and the results are meaningful to your life! Ideally, the freer it is the better " We all like freebies, don't we? Of all the free personality tests I've seen, the majority, if not all, give you worthless, unusable results... Free personality quizzes, and paid-for ones too, never seem to be focused towards the ultimate 'bigger picture' of helping you towards achieving your LIFE'S PURPOSE. Any good personality test should do this because it's fundamental to life, YOUR LIFE!

Decisions are shaping your destiny every second. They are a cause being set in motion. From the moment you wake until you sleep you are making decisions. Everything that happens in life both the thrilling and the challenging began somewhere with a decision. Anthony Robbins says it best: 'It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped' How are you shaping your destiny today?

ARE YOU QUIXOTIC?nby Natalia Alexandria Ask the question: Am I quixotic? Let’s hope so, because it’s one mighty fine thing. Quixotic is a word that came about because of Don Quixote, the hero of romance written by Miguel de Cervantes. Quixotic can apply to those that are ...

Do you dream about what your future may hold for you? Or do you believe dreaming is just wishful thinking, and that your fate has already been decided for you? Have you already decided that what you do is what you will probably always do, you are who you are and that you must just accept your ...

ARE YOU A QUANTUM THINKER? by Natalia Alexandria No doubt some part of you is, but don’t be surprised if one day soon, you find that conventional thinking (the Cartesian, which is based on the principles of Newtonian physics), has taken a sharp turn toward quantum thinking. It’s been over one hundred years since scientists began theorizing, and modern day society has made conversation about energy commonplace. We’re all busy talking about our destinies, karma, and universal laws like that of attraction and divine oneness.

Perhaps this is an unusual introduction to an article on personal development or self improvement but, I would like to start by quoting 50 Cent – yeah, the rapper 50 Cent – who said “Most people can’t handle boredom. That means they can’t stay on one thing until they get good at it. And they wonder why they’re unhappy.” Unfortunately, we have a big problem with patience and perseverance because we live in a world where we expect instant results. If we’re hungry, we want fast food!

When we worry about wearing the “right” thing, supporting the “right” cause, or find ourselves wondering what others think of us, we are feeling the pull and power of the social consciousness. While we all want to fit in, we love the freedom of living from our true expression more. Our true expression comes from our innate wisdom, our natural brilliance that is a part of each of us.

There is a famous quote in Neuro-Linguistic Programming - "The Meaning Of Your Communication is The Response You Get". This means that in a conversation, you think you have chosen the right words and have spoken clearly to the other person but somehow he has actually heard something else. How many of you know what I am talking about?

Throughout the day, you greet people, have conversations, and attend meetings. Every communication impacts you in some way, either adding value to you or depleting you. Communication is an extremely potent personal power and you need to learn to use it wisely. For instance, do your ...

If you’ve ever responded impulsively to a person or situation that triggered your anger, you’re familiar with the feeling of regret or guilt that followed your outburst. Once spoken, words cannot be taken back. Damage is done as soon as the words leave your lips. At best, the other person may forgive you, although they might not be able to forget for quite some time. At worst, you have hurt or offended the other person so deeply that a relationship is lost. The way to avoid experiences like this is to engage the thought process before engaging the vocal cords.

I bet we all have taken those personality tests in school or for a prospective employer that is supposed to help us, and them, to better understand our natural tendencies and strengths. It can be valuable and fun information to have but kind of dry and impractical. What do you really take away from those tests that you can apply and use to improve your quality of life?

For thousands of years, people have sought to travel the astral plane for many reasons. Originally seen as a largely spiritual practice, people today travel the astral plane reasons far beyond spirituality. Goals of astral travel include problem solving, healing, fantasy fulfillment, spiritual enlightenment, and conflict resolution. No matter what you seek when you travel the astral plane, it’s important to understand proper techniques in order to succeed. Like all areas of l

The professor had the graduate students that were his aides bring in a table. Then he had them bring in a big glass fish tank. It was pretty big, about five to six feet long and about four feet high. Then he had them bring in the pike, which is a carnivorous fish—and then bring in the minnows. It was a pretty convincing act. The pike eats faster than the human eye can react to and calibrate what's actually happening.

"Are You Too Critical?" First of all, Criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything else. And that criticalness is usually over the children or money! Criticalness can be seen in eyes that slant down. They notice anything that is out of line and can spot problems and the flaws. Yes, they are naggers, faultfinders. They cause fear in other people. They make people afraid of them. Your son asks you a question. “What does agile mean?” And right away you tell him his shoe is untied, or his shirt is dirty, or

I think it’s safe to say that anyone who’s taken the time to build a “Bucket List” of things to accomplish has included at least one trip of a lifetime. Exactly what a “trip of a lifetime” looks like depends in great part on the “why” behind that particular dream. It could mean . . . * Your one chance to do all the things you want to do on one trip * A place that, for whatever reason, you’ll never be able to go again * A trip that will change your life beyond the actual journey

Many personal development ‘gurus’ lead people to believe that, once you follow their course of action, life will be plain sailing – only good things will happen –life will simply be one wonderful moment after the next. Nothing could be further from the truth. I recently got a call from one of my clients, John. The very first words down the ‘phone were “I’ve lost all my money – what am I going to do? What am I going to tell Erika?” – his wife! After I had established that it was John on the ‘phone – and, indeed, that I was the first person he had called, I asked h

Did you dream of the day you could retire? As the days approached, did you say to yourself “when I retire I’m going to do all the things I haven’t been able to do because I’ve been so busy working and earning a living”. Retirement should be a time where you can take it easy, slow down the pace, ...

If ever there was a time for better financial education then surely it is now? When you look at the state of many of the economies around the world it’s a mystery why financial education is not compulsory schools. It is easy to blame banks, big business or governments for the current climate but it is the education of individuals that need to change. At school, we may have learned some skills necessary to get a job, but nobody tells us how to create or manage our wealth.

So what can you do when you notice you are the object of another woman's manipulation? You can escape female manipulation tricks without giving in by following these 6 pieces of advice (Counterattacks to the above behaviors). 1. Buttering You Up: All women would like to believe another woman's flattery - but watch for patterns. Are you getting compliments when something is at stake? Or do you get no compliments fro weeks and then suddenly you are the best thing since sliced

As you know, being a manager is no easy task. And if you’ve been promoted from a technical position you may not be prepared to meet the demands of your new position. For some, managing comes naturally while others struggle with creating cohesive teams, handling staff difficulties and producing ...