Personal Development Articles

I’ve often been asked by young parents how we explained Santa to our children when they were young. One day, my friend Patti brought that question up again in the conversation. After hearing of our tradition of the "Spirit of Santa," Patti, like so many others, told me she was adopting it, ...

There was a stunned silence. What he had said was so simple, so clear and so simple. Compared to the other reports, in just a few words Michael had communicated so much. Everybody felt inspired. Michael is an impressive man, even though he is still a teenager. He was sharing his vision to a discussion group of equally impressive peers and in that moment we could see he is destined to make a big mark on the world.

You might have heard of physical and mental habits but, habits for a successful career? Sounds odd, right? Habits define us. They can either take us to a mountain peak of appreciations, achievements, creating a good picture of us or can drag us down to the hell with nothing around us. The trick lies in balancing and maintaining them. Just as physical habits like regular exercise, eating healthy food and mental habits like positive thinking and mindfulness are important, there

Have you ever wished that you had more time in order to accomplish what you want to accomplish with regards to your online business? You might be surprised to learn that more time isn't what you need, after-all the successful people have the same amount of time as we all do. What is important is to manage your time properly and thereby ensure that you get the most from it.

We are great at setting goals and bad at making any change in ourselves that will ultimately lead us to our success. Behavioral patterns are hardcoded in our brains and are somewhat unbreakable. Changing our behavior for our betterment is on everyone’s agenda and yet sustained change is a tremendously difficult factor. So what is it that makes it so hard to change our behavior? We take the path of least resistance

Being somewhat of a personal and professional development junkie, attending seminars as often as possible, listening in to teleclasses, and checking out webinars, I’ve realized something VITAL. Success is not just about having the right ingredients (which, by the way, we each are born with) but ...

The opportunity now for many people is to TRANSCEND service. This means moving away from our patterns of serving other towards serving self which we have coded as ‘selfish” in spiritual tradition. “ The Bodhisattva is a being who has taken the Bodhisattva Vow to help save all sentient beings, ...

Many of the most pressing issues prevailing in the society such as health and wellness, illness, emotional state, costs and expenses, and climate change are deeply rooted in the behavior of an individual. People form opinions and pay importance to an individual's behavior. A person’s behavior defines who he actually is.

Our Mind is a storehouse of all our past memories events, happenings, incidents, emotions and the like many things. All our painful events are more stronger than other ordinary things. Most of us nurture and keep these memories and lead a life with that in mind. This approach definitely creates a lot of mental and emotional problems for ourselves and others. If we are keeping on these thoughts and events we can never become a loving person. It is important to note that unless and until we discard our past negative memories, we cannot a peaceful life.

Being on the road at 3.15 a.m. to drive 450 kms was not in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a relaxing couple of days to allow me to recharge my batteries in readiness for the busy week ahead that lay ahead of me. My eldest son, Simon and a group of his good friends were heading off for a week at the snowfields, however, due to last minute issue with their transportation; I willingly offered to help out and provide the extra car that was required to ens

Despite promises of "fast and easy" results from slick marketers, real personal growth is neither fast nor easy. The truth is that hard work, courage, and self-discipline are required to achieve meaningful results-results that are not attained by those who cling to the fantasy of achievement without effort.

If you are continuously moaning you have to feel you've got a genuine reason to grumble and your life isn't in the place you need it to be. In the event that you don't complain, you almost certainly have a friend that does and yes it can make everybody really feel miserable. They will most likely avoid that individual whenever possible. Regardless of whether it's you or perhaps somebody else that's continuously complaining, exactly what can be done to alter this and get back to optimistic existence?

More than a third of our lives are spent in pursuit of our livelihood. Too often this is not a celebration but instead an obligation and a decision by default. We are put on a career track before we even know what we truly want to pursue and by the time we figure it out we have already achieved ...

Steps Two Through Seven For Goal SettingnnStep number two is for you to write it down.nnOnly three percent of living Americans, or adults anywhere for that matter, have written goals. Everyone else that thinks about a written goal and plans to write them down, someday. But they never get around to it. Most people spend more time making a list of groceries before they go shopping or planning a vacation than they do in planning their lives. But again, this is not for you. Succe

History was made this week in Cyprus when the central bank met to set interest rates. Not because it was for the first time, but because it was for the last. nnFor the record, governor Athanasios Orphanides said the three rates set, the key refinancing rate, the Lombard rate and the overnight deposit facility, would all stay as they were, the Cyprus Mail reports. nnMr Orphanides said any changes would have "no marked difference" and the monetary policy committee backed this v

Do you long to shine? To be the best you, you can be? Yes. Great let’s start discovering your possibilities. Some people achieve great things in their life, why not you? And why not now? ~ Bruce Kidson Do you long to shine? To be the best you, you can be? Yes. Great let’s start discovering your possibilities.

The outbreak of the contagious and deadly pandemic has made telecommuting the need of the hour. But, the transition from office culture to work from a home culture often introduces the employees with the productivity challenge. They find it hard to stay productive while working from the comforting ambiance of their homes. If you also find it challenging to stay productive while telecommuting, this blog is for you. It presents some effective tips which can help you overcome th

We hear about the value of self-love. “Love yourself more!” You can’t love another unless you love yourself first” Blah, blah, blah. What is self -love exactly? Why is it necessary? How do you do it? Who has the time?rnWhat:rnThe answer is self-care. Self-love = self-care. Self-care = self-love.rnHow:rnTake care of yourself. That seems so simple, yes? Then why don’t you do it? Self-care can be as basic as eating a little better. Make a small change in your diet. May

California is considered to be one of the top places for research and development, in the field of technology, all over the world. According to a story published in “The Wall Street Journal”, in 2006, California is home for twelve of the most inventive places in the United States out of a total of twenty places. Most of the technology related companies are concentrated in the state of California, especially in Silicon Valley, which is supposed to be the hub for the tech c

Life is hard and tricky and often times we are tricked into believing that we need certain things to get by, to function. That’s not the case always, as many of us find out, but that doesn’t mean that people don’t go through the trials and tribulations of substance abuse among other life lasting traumas. However, it’s important to know that help exists for those that want it. Even if you’ve heard it a thousand times before, know that there is an extended hand that c

“When an object or purpose is clearly held in thought, its precipitation, in tangible and visible form, is merely a question of time. The vision always precedes and itself determines the realization.”n—Lilian Whiting We all have hopes, dreams and aspirations. What are yours: To have good ...

Unlock the authentic you! Proactive career management, building a bona fide personal brand, finding the vocation in line with what you want out of life requires that you know yourself well, and understand how others perceive you. You were selected for your current position or project essentially because of other people’s assessment about the value you bring to it - your value proposition. If you are unhappy in your job, find out why, for real.

Did you know you can acquire life skills? Many people need help in this particular venue. Think of it like any other skill you would like to become proficient in, there are several ways to accomplish the goal. For example when you want to improve your golf game, who do you hire? A golf pro of course! Singers hire vocal coaches or voice tutors and the list goes on and on. You would have no compunction hiring someone to teach you a new skill or improve one you already have. It could be writing, fitness or even cooking but the point is you do not mind having someone teach you new things.

As the summer holidays approach, more glasses of beer and wine are poured, more cocktails are shaken and stirred, and more people are deciding whether or not to get behind the wheel after drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives. Picture 10 of your closest loved ones. What can you do as a mother, father, brother, sister or friend to pro

Meta tag configuration is one of the easiest and most important aspects of search engine recognition. Meta tags are the flags put up by your website during a specific search. rnKeywords When a possible website visitor searches for "good pizza in new york" the New York pizza companies should have these words included in their keyword meta tags. It is recommended to use up to twenty words in a keyword meta tag, and to clump words together such as "good pizza in new york" for op

Imagine your favorite destination in the world. Imagine it isn't your vacation spot; quite to the contrary, you've turned it around and made it your home. How can you do this? Well, if you've got an Internet business, you can do it easily. And it gets even better than this. When you make it your home and your residence, do you realize that every trip you take from there to do business can be tax deductible? Take your choice of countries. I do live, as most of you know, in the United States of America…well, that's where my second home is.

The secret to positive thinking lies with you as you have the power to change the way you think. You can overpower the adverse thoughts which bring you self- doubt and misery. This can be accomplished through: •Your firm determination, rn•sincerity to yourself and rn•reversal of the self-damaging thoughts by performing pratikraman. rnThe effects of positive thinking will make you feel:rn•Confident. rn•Calm and collective in genuinely difficult situations.rn•Able t

I don't know how many times in my life I've heard these words: »go with the flow«. The meaning is to do whatever life brings to you. It works perfectly most of the time and especially in the time of not so many obligations – in our childhood for example. Later these words just lost their significance. I remember how often life brought me something in its flow, but it was slightly different than in previous supplies. The reason and main difference was in my feelings to wha

Personal growth, or self-development, is a field of study that crystallised into an industry some decades ago. Ever since then, volumes of thoughts have been expressed on it in various forms, such as books, essays, CDs and multimedia tools, among several others. And many persons have risen to the status of expert in it, and thereby earn their living. Personal development, in all ramifications (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, social), is the foundation stone for all a

Hello Success Seeker, Decided to re-invent yourself? Eager to re-script your story? Curious to find out what it is that makes the successful who they are? Then let’s dive in and discover the key to anybody’s success… Yes. I am fully conscious when I use the word ‘anybody’s. Because ask any successful person, and you’ll find this was the first thing they did to reinvent themselves and re-launch powerfully. It’s ‘Personal Responsibility’!

You can have the greatest reputation at your organization or the industry, but all this will go in vain unless you learn how to work well with the rest of the team. One of the key skills for a professional is to adjust to a workplace, something that isn’t learned in school and cannot be measured. Such skills are called soft and carry greater importance for your career than you might think. rnSo, what are soft skills, really? Hard skills are the ones you can prove and measur

When I say ‘head argument’ I’m sure you know what I'm talking about. It’s when you are pondering a certain issue/relationship/conflict/situation and you start arguing it out with the person concerned in your head. Some people can really annoy us, so we keep pondering these outrageous things to ensure we stay one step ahead of them. You may find yourself going off on many tangents, exploring all possibilities so you are ready for any real arguments that arise.nnI've st

While business students are taught that competition is great for business, it is possible for competition to be taken to another level that can be toxic. On one hand, competition is good for business, because it gives business owners an earmark, so they can know whether or not they are keeping up with the best in their field, and whether or not they are being successful.

The vital part of any office or company is documents as even a single official task happens only with being involved a document and when it comes to manage them, then that is found a tedious job for everyone. In fact, if there is a specific person who always checks each of every document, then also he is unable to manage them. Usually, when someone considers on management system software then the first term which delivers a relief to us that is an office without the use of pa

Coming up with a good newsletter can really lead to some positive effects to your business if the execution is good. This is one of the reasons as to why some of the beginner and amateur marketers skip the whole idea of newsletters altogether. Don't follow their steps because newsletters are critical tools when it comes to promoting a business. Significance of Newsletters

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

If I were to knock on your office door tomorrow and say this: ’Knowing that you’re guaranteed to succeed, what is your plan – personal & professional – for 2012?’ …

How often do we focus exclusively on our client in business and forget to talk a bit about ourselves? Don’t underestimate the power of finding those points of connection that will set you apart from your competitors. It can be as simply as gathering any of the following information: nn ...

In today’s world, most people live more of a sedentary lifestyle which makes their belly bloat and their weights explode. Their work pressures keep them busy for long, so they do not have time to take care of health. What would be a better thing than an easy and fast recipe that can help reduce weight? Here are some fast and easy to cook recipes that will help you keep your weight in control

Give me answers, not excuses. First off, let me clarify who “me” is... “Me” is Your Dream. Each day your dream is screaming out loud - Please Fulfill Me Please Take Action Overcome Procrastination Overcome Indecision Overcome Your Fear Get to it Bring it on! Most people give excuses that sound like this... Well, you know the reaso I can’t do this is because I was born here, or because I have an accent, because my mom and dad did this, or I came from this neighborhood.

Today, time can be seen as a commodity that is depleting fast because we are overwhelmed with so much of the work that we always find ourselves falling short of time. We often complain that we do not have time to spend with family and to take care of ourselves. An in this situation, when someone says that we should do something to stay healthy, we are only able to say “I don’t have enough time”.

On our last trip to Zurich, Switzerland, my son wanted my husband and me to bring him back an authentic Swiss Army knife. Steve and I shopped until we found the ultimate knife as pictured above and brought it home to Mark. n nIt was well made, had solid craftsmanship, and was true to its core selling point: it was knife! But it was not just a knife – it was anything from a cork screw to a fingernail file. If you ever owned or examined one of these knives, you may have marve

Life is the province of learning, and the wisdom we acquire throughout our lives is the reward of existence. As we traverse the winding roads that lead from birth to death, experience is our patient teacher. We exist, bound to human bodies as we are, to evolve, enrolled by the universe in earth school, an informal and individualized academy of living, being, and changing. Life’s lessons can take many forms and present us with many challenges. There are scores of mundane les

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. That's what I told a coaching client recently. We were in a coaching session, and she was explaining how her income had dropped, how the economy had her worried, and how it was harder to sell—which is why her income had dropped. Now, by the way, this was after she'd just picked up a new client who promised to give her a good portion of what used to be her previous income every month. That one client is going to be doing that because not everybody is reacting the same way to the economy, you understand.

My nephew enjoys digging in the dirt, loading and unloading dump trucks, moving it from place to place. He even puts out safety cones to be sure everyone is aware of his construction site. We need a lot of cones around because there are a number of locations in the yard, all in different ...

Did you know the Universe is always aware of you? More importantly, aware of how you are FEELING. Not what you are doing or thinking, but how you are feeling! Do you even know what that means? That means that whatever you are feeling, the Universe is going to give it back to you! If you are feeling good, you will be showered with good feeling thoughts and experiences. But if you are feeling bad, you are going to be showered with bad feeling thoughts and experiences. Why? Beca

Most people assume I'm a Republican. I'm a former CEO, former CMO, and now a business coach and consultant - you get the idea! The fact is, I have NEVER been a Republican. I was once a Democrat. Then I became an Independent, and for the last several years I've been a registered Libertarian. When I tell my friends that, especially those who I haven't seen in several years, their eyes roll back. The assumptions that they and many people have about Libertarians is that we're eit

Financial Education and Management is Vital for Success "Learn the rules of money, educate yourself by educating your children" Today more than any other time in history we live in a world of abundance and great change. Our traditional education systems, often based on the Prussian Education system failed us and is ...

To achieve success, we need to remain on the path of personal development aimed at developing the inner strength to NOT take things personally. Reacting emotionally wastes power and blinds one from recognizing the golden opportunity to succeed that present in every situation. One of the most valuable success secrets is simply this: Reacting emotionally is the opposite of professionalism because it holds one back from professional progress. When you take something personall

"Kumar, Come here!" shouted the Executive Director, while taking a round of the Foundry along with the Unit Head. As Kumar presented himself before the Big Boss, all heads had already turned towards him as he started getting the dressing down from the ED. The Unit Head whispered to the ED "Sir, shall we call him to your chamber and talk there." "Why?" roared the ED. The Unit Head mumbled, 'It just doesn't look nice on the floor.' and ED retorted, 'What do you mean by it doesn't look nice? I don't have to fight an election'.