Personal Development Articles

If you are anything like me, you tend to have things piling up around you... in your office, your closet, your desktop, your working space, your house, your anywhere and everywhere! And I know many of us have very legitimate reasons for having things pile up. We run out of time, too busy, ...

A Dissertation Proposal is like a road map for your final dissertation, it tells you what, when and how you need to do things throughout. It guides you in every step of the way to writing a decent thesis such as it outlines the methodology you need to carry the research so that you can maintain conformity and consistency during data gathering and analysis process. It also includes the ethical considerations that you need to undertake, your research limitations, choice of samp

It is possible for one to learn to let go of the conflict in their lives. Everyone has a past. Everyone has events from their past that they are not proud of. Wishing that things "were" different just isn't going to do any good. To continue to re-think and to play a what-if analysis on past events is a waste of time and energy if it is only directed at trying to change the past. The past is history, and tomorrow's a mystery. Focus your energies on today and avoid letting past conflict hold you back.

I recently came across an internet thread in which a lady of much intelligence and perception observed that many women are "simply trying to deal with the pain that has been directly inflicted upon them time and time again." This is very true, but must NOT be mistaken for the statement "and therefore, men are worse than women." That is a separate statement, which would have to be defended quite separately from the simple, painful statement that many women are in pain.

Low self-esteem can negatively effect a person's work, personal, and scholastic life. The continual feeling of unworthiness and inadequacy often undermines any attempt to succeed even at simple tasks. If you find that you are suffering from these types of feelings, you need to ask yourself, "Is my self-esteem low?" The way you view yourself is your self-esteem, which also involves your attributes, and your capabilities. You simply cannot succeed in life when you are continually second-guessing yourself or belittling yourself over every detail.

Your first mission on earth is to deal with every problem of life and to make it successful. Dealing with the problems of life and making it successful is not an easy task. It may seem that it is easy but it is quite difficult. To survive in present world, personal development skills are really very important. It will help you to make your life easier and successful without any kind of hindrance. Generally, personality development refers the way through which you can develop

All of us work every day from morning to evening in various situations. But if you observe, we can see that some people are working very faster, very actively and in a better way than others. Have we ever thought how it happens? We can find many explanations for this. Basically, some people are very active and creative. Some others are very lazy. Some don’t know how to utilize their time energy in a better way. Have you heard this saying? “work smarter, not harder” Let us understand the meaning of this !

Learning good habits is not an easy task. But once you develop new good habits and new behaviour you must make sure that you to follow it regularly. However, the reality is that you are more likely to fall into your old habits and patterns rather than sticking to the new behaviour. This is one of the biggest reasons why people fail to develop or stick to new habits. To help you in developing and following new habits in your life, we list down some of the common mistakes that cause new habits to fail.

Hey, me and Hank Williams, Jr., we're from Dixie. And speaking of Dixie—during a recent drive, I passed by Dixie Plywood and Lumber Company here in Nashville, and it looked almost like a ghost town instead of the busy, bustling center of activity it normally is. There were just about six cars in the lot, and it didn't even look like they had the lights on inside—at about 9:30 in the morning. And then I passed by a big shipping plant—sorry, I don't know the name—and it looked like a travesty of its former days. There were just a few trucks moving and then, whoa!

Muay Thai a noble art with antique traditions & is a combat sport . It is also the Thai national sport. Muay Thai has its roots in Buddhist Thailand, hence few consider that it has spiritual aspects also. Muay Thai boxers typically perform some Buddhist rituals before beginning a match. This involves boxing techniques such as hard kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and low kicks to the thighs.

Enjoy your incredible human journey. Accept the highs and the lows as equally valuable. Recognize that your deepest sorrows reveal your greatest joys. Share your stories with others, and know that you're not alone. Be grateful for your time on earth. nLive consciously. n~ Steve Pavlina (excerpt from Afterword) Book: "Personal Development for Smart People"nnReview by Mitch W. SteelnnI'd like to thank Steve Pavlina and Hayhouse for the kind invitation and opportunity they've ex

Affirmations are effective tools that anyone can utilize so as to have a life they dream of having. What are affirmations? Simply put affirmations are positive statements that you say aloud and regularly. The objective is to re-program your subconscious mind so as to be able to remove negative thoughts which keep you from reaching your dreams. Essentially they operate by overwriting with positive thoughts the negative ones that we keep stored in our subconscious mind. What are the Benefits of Affirmations?

“You look like a cow.” When Kristen heard this, she was delighted and clapped her hands. When Linda heard these words, she was mortified and fled the room in tears. Why? Because they interpreted the words in very different ways. Kristen was dressed in a costume she had made herself for a masquerade party and was proud “to have pulled it off.” Linda had just topped the scales at 300 pounds and vowed never to wear a black and white print again. nnWhile this may be an ov

Self esteem is something that everyone talks about but what is it and what does it look like? Well, unfortunately, it is not something you can take out, hold in front of you and see and although we all have an idea of what self esteem means to us, it is not something that is put into words easily. Self esteem is the opinion that you have about yourself, about who you are, what you think about yourself and how you value yourself as a person. Ideal levels of self esteem help u

Your self-concept is made up of three parts, each of which affects each of the others.nnUnderstanding these three parts enables you to put your hands on the keyboard of your own mental computer. When you learn to take charge of the development of a new and positive self-concept of selling, you can then control your sales destiny for the rest of your career.nn Determine Your Direction nThe first part of the self-concept is the "self-ideal." Your self-ideal largely determines t

I used to work in the corporate arena, traveling around as a project management consultant. I went into companies at all levels of seniority and had to engage them in the right way to ensure that there was rapport, respect and trust. I haven’t been inside an office for around three years now, ...

“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write if he is to ultimately be at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be.”n n —Abraham Maslow Each one of us was born for a ...

rnAchieving success of any kind in life is a fulfilling feeling but by reaching your potential you have achieved the greatest success of all. Why is it then that so many people fall short of what they are capable? Sad but true is the fact that many go through life never achieving the personal success they yearn for. As easy as it would be to simply cite a lack of motivation as the primary reason this would NOT necessarily be the case. rnWhy is it then that so many fail to tak

Here we are on the edge of civilized Panamá, pretty doggone close to Tocumen International Airport, the airport that services Panamá. And inside these lot lines the grief, the well wishing, is serious. Rosendo Moreno, father of the clan, aged 74, passed away a few days ago. And the family is gathered, we’re getting ready to go to the final service. Friends are gathering, well-wishers, those who want to encourage them and keep from being alone. And outside this lot line life goes on as normal.

We can all be leaders in business and in the world of work. I believe everyone has the potential to create a unique product or service that people want and most importantly of all will pay for. However, to achieve this initially requires some self-study and self-analysis. Start searching for a gap in the market because it most certainly does exist, or think of what you are looking for as a consumer and customer. Listen out for ideas from people closest to you also, your family, friends and work colleagues.

“Nothing is working—what should I do?”nnHave you ever had this unsettling thought? What happens when you wake up and nothing seems to be working in your life? There is no immediate crisis, but you feel “out of step.” Because you are a doer, you will begin to take a mental inventory of your relationships, your job, your family, and your personal life. You will begin checking to see what has changed. What has caused the life that was fine yesterday to look unappealing

“I always thought my life was all about my career. I put too much pressure on myself every day, but eventually I realized it was my first mistake. “ That is a confession of a patient who is going through a treatment for neurotic depression for two months. It is not just one confession, but the fact of life is most of us have this problem or misunderstanding our purpose of life.rn rnWe put lots of pressure lately because of a job – clearing office work over phone while e

Hello, my friends! Today I'm going to talk about a concept that comes straight out of Chapter 13 of The NEW Think and Grow Rich—HoloMagic, the Sixth Sense, the other dimension. Even though we're going to focus in on a specific point, the whole chapter is about triggering the self-fulfilling prophecy and the Law of Attraction, making these seemingly inexplicable and very rare psychic occurrences a constant companion in your life. It is for achievers and it is for people who dream big, and it is for those who obviously are spiritual who develop this path.

No matter what country you are in... Christmas and New Year celebrations have drawn to a close... if not finished completely, it's certainly dwindled down to a trickle! No matter what you did over Christmas and New Year to celebrate, it is more than likely you ended up a few more kilos (or ...

I don’t want to be lonely no more.nI don’t want to have to pay for this.nI don’t want another lover at my door.nJust another heartache for my list.n—Rob Thomas, “Lonely No More” (2004) nnHow many of you relate to the words of Rob Thomas’ hit single? You want to share your life with someone, really love someone, and yet over and over again, you find yourself in relationships that are not working for you. In your search for Mr. or Ms. Right, how many of you have f

You may have just realized that unless you radically change your behavior, you could lose all those who matter most to you. What is the best place to start when it comes to self improvement? This article will present a few simple tips which will help you to begin your journey of bettering yourself. Focus on the things that you have determined are most important to you. You should be happier and more peaceful if you know what matters to you, and concentrate on these things. Do

How does Psychology define the term “behavior?” It begins with understanding that all behavior can be described as an attempt on an individual’s part to bring about or act in a set of circumstances or a situation. It can be either be a change from one situation to another or be in the context of an already existing one. For example, a girl combs her hair, leaves for her work, then reads a book, listens to her favorite music playlist over again, and subconsciously calculates what she needs to prepare for dinner. Those automated behaviors become a part of a person’s routine.

Many people would not believe the fact that they can have total mind control. In truth, some of us do not even have total control over our bodies, much less our minds, and because even science and technology does not have all the answers when it comes to total mind control, how can the individual, unschooled human being have any hope of reaching into their cerebral cortex and start barking orders at their mind? Most aren’t even familiar with the different compartments of th

Budgets: They aren’t fun, but they are a necessity. As a single mom, I’m the sole breadwinner and I’ve found there are two choices that let me successfully support myself while raising my children: 1. I can sit around in self-pity, moaning and groaning about what I don’t have and wishing away life as I run up credit card debt; or 2.

What does gifting have to do with your self-development? Plenty. We are all a part of this abundant universe that revolves around giving. Abundance is truly all around us. At times you may not feel like it, but if you take a moment to see what you have all around you every single day, you will agree that you are abundant in many ways. Just take a look at nature and the way God has designed it. nnWhen you need something, you must give back first. That is one of the principal l

The Futility of Guilt:nnActually, it's not all that futile. After a conversation with my dear friend this morning, I got to thinking about the difference between guilt and shame.nnI use the word "guilt" here as defined in the second definition from dictionary.com:nn A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined. nnAnd I use the word "shame" here defined by the fourth definition from the same source:nn A fact or circumsta

You want to improve your life. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. You are willing to make changes as long as these changes don't disturb what is already comfortable. And you don't want improvement to require a lot of work. You want a quick fix. And you may not realize that even though you don't like it you're quiet comfortable in your sick and tired of being sick and tired existence. So you unknowingly fight back to stay right where you are.nnAnd in that place of

Many people struggle to feel confident with their abilities in their jobs. To put it another way, many people wish they were more self-confident in their work, handling difficult situations, and dealing with coworkers. If you are one of these people, you are definitely not alone. So what can you do to feel more self-assured in your job?

I want to introduce you to one of the very simplest yet most effective stress management techniques for tough times that I discovered some years ago, but first I want to tell you a story. There is a story about a king who sought wisdom. He searched all over his kingdom for wisdom and did not find it. Eventually he heard of a man living in a remote part of the kingdom who had a reputation for great wisdom. The king sent for this man and had him brought to court, whereupon the

“When it comes to The Truth, all of us are liars.” (sayings by lp) Truth can never be measured in absolute terms of truth-y-ness (yup, I just made that up). Truth is relative … it’s not absolute. What is unquestionably true for any one individual or group is often questionable to another. Just ask Republicans and Democrats. They can look at the exact same evidence and use it to support their own version of The Truth. Which is just their way of saying what they believe to be true.

When you get right down to it, this has been a pretty horrible year. The world seemingly is going south in a hand basket at a break-neck speed, peace anywhere seems impossible, good news on the financial front is hard to come by and on a personal level, this year marked the culmination of five years of loss, manipulation, lies and betrayal. (but hey, I'm not bitter.....)nnI will be more than happy to see the year from the perspective of hindsight. Living through it has been a

Stop operating in a vacuum and realize that you are part of a team of vendors, suppliers, and service specialists who deliver a product to the consumer. The key is to create your own team rather than allow the consumer to shop for each resource. This is called leveraged branding. It could be a ...

How time flies. Just last year we celebrated a new year 2016. The year turned out to be very eventful, with lots of history. The Republicans took it in the US. Brexit happened. Allepo fell under siege. Kasese cried aloud. Uganda re-elected the President. The list is endless. All these are now history. Whatever happens, the sun will rise and set. You must ask yourself, “What did I learn from events in 2016?” How do I make 2017? Life is about making choices- to be part of h

Give up. n nYes, give up trying to be something streamlined, tucked, professional, more of something, less of something. It’s over. It’s done. It’s so last year.n nBe yourself. All of yourself. The world needs more of you.n nUnder the layers we all speak different languages. We see, feel, and experience different worlds, and, my goodness, we are all a bit sideways. It’s a lesson to learn over and over. I learned it loud and clear last Friday night in a very unlikely p

In today’s time, we are so caught up with work and tasks; it is hard for us to think who we are, what we want, and what our strengths are. This is why most of us are lost and don’t have a perspective on future outcomes. Similarly, when we don’t have enough time for ourselves, it is hard to spend time self-reflection and self-awareness. Unfortunately, very little people are aware of the concept of self-awareness, and many don’t know anything about it. Not to forget, se

5 Keys to Maintain Your Work/Life Balance Everyone wants to experience work/life balance. But between longer work weeks and increased demands at home, it often feels near-impossible to give ample time to all aspects of life. And when you feel out of balance, stress is the inevitable response. rn To help keep your life in balance, following are 5 keys to keep in mind. 1. Believe in yourself.rnUnfortunately, most people will do what they can to tear your dreams apart. Often, th

Developing a healthy body image is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a healthy mindset. It all starts from how you think of yourself, and when it comes down to it, you must accept yourself for the person that you are. It can surely be tough though. You're constantly being thrown images of people who are almost impossibly thin and this leads you to set unattainable goals for yourself. Since you can't reach these impossible goals, you can get easily discouraged. But there is good news! Changing Your Self Image

Habits frame one's life way more than we probably realize. Habits are strong and the human brain clings to them. Every person has many habits. Habits are an important part of an individual. They grow stronger and become more powerful with the passage of time and slowly turn to an automated behaviour.

Commandism and Tailism are boundaries that are on purpose poorly defined. Let’s say you are part of a political movement, or you are working for a company. The leader of the political movement or a leader in your company asks you to do a special task or project. You approach it with enthusiasm and get it done on time and better than expected. Everything should be good. You should be recognized for your extraordinary efforts. Yet, you are chastised for being too enthusiastic.

Personality is an index of one’s thoughts, activities, and emotions. It’s a natural desire to be looked different and exceptional. That’s why everyone tries his/her best to improve personality . A person having eye-catching character becomes the center of attention for all associations. You can enjoy such self-confidence and respect if you know how to develop a warmer personality. A smile is a Magic Your mood shouldn’t be the slave of others’ behavior. A smile plays

Do you like to sell on eBay? It’s easy and fun, isn’t it? In fact, it’s one of the easiest online businesses you can start almost overnight, without any major investments. That’s the best thing about it. But do you also know that only the minority of the people selling on eBay are really successful and that most of them quit after a little while or run it only as a hobby. Yes, that’s true. Hard facts, but the truth. So, what are the secrets of th

I always wanted to be older. It started when I was 4 or 5, living across the street from two kindhearted grandparents, “Meme” and “Pepe,” and being in awe with their youngest grandson, Roger. Whenever Roger would visit during the summer and wherever he roamed on a given day, I could be found following close behind. He was so agile and fast at 10-years-old that I often resorted to pursuing him from my Big Wheel. Someday, I thought, I’d be able to keep up with Roger.

How to overcome your fears Lets clarify what I mean by fears. One dictionary definition states 'be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive".' It's a combination of a feeling and thought that you have about an unknown situation based on your belief or preconceptions of what might happen in the future.

The key to life is to be around the people who will empower you to reach the next level in life! In order to exceed your present reach, you need to be around people who will help you stretch a little farther. The secret to a productive mastermind team is for you to surround yourself with people who you can always learn from. A sign of a very intelligent person is to be smart enough to realize that you need to learn from others who can contribute to your WHY in life. As you k

Do you sometimes feel like there is a conspiracy and that the whole world is picking on you—your friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers? You know that they are really talking about you, even though they are making general statements. Who do they think they’re kidding? Strangers even seem to be going out of their way to make your day difficult—you’ve been bumped with shopping carts and cut off on the road by inconsiderate people. Sound a little familiar? Hereâ