Personal Development Articles

Of the year most people make resolutions for the New Year. Resolutions fail because they are not translated into actions to become real. It is not enough to make resolutions for a new year. Have clear actions or activities to achieve them, and a yardstick to measure progress. To make a better 2017, make few (two to four) resolutions. Review each and prioritize them, in order of importance. Remember, priorities change often. Great people change their priorities “what must be

I work with my partner Julian and we have two main spheres of focus; personal development and business development. We see these as two areas which are key to the profitability and sustainability of any business and have shown beyond any doubt, that in order to be truly successful in your chosen business, you need to devote time to personal development. The reason for this synergy is actually very simple, it is our attitude towards it which is in some ways surprising. If you

Self-Improvement means enhancing your own value or worth. Self-Improvement is the process where you learn from the mistake of yours or others and be a better version of yourself. Where to begin is the problem many of us face right now. How and where to begin the improvement journey, what changes small or big should we apply in life. The main problem is information overload which the majority of the population face during self-improvement. When we think about Self-Improvement

Not Just An Idea As you know, once upon a time the car and motorbike were just clever ideas. So too was the wheel, for that matter. Of course there was a time when things like space travel, the internet, Facebook, the Harry Potter series and even mundane things like long-life milk were just wacky concepts floating around in the minds of some very creative and clever people – people who identified a need or opportunity and came up with an idea. A concept. A possibility. A po

When life hands you lemons, make grape juice, sit back, and watch the world wonder how you did it." Unknown Author Today, almost everyone is working longer hours. Many executives are even doing the job of at least one and sometimes two managers who have been terminated. Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat. Do they need positive thinking? Yes they do! We all need positive thinking! All business enterprises first started as a thought, an idea, a dream, an intu

Stop fighting for your limitations, unless of course, you want to stay stuck with the same results. If you want to take your life to the next level, you have to be willing to let go of all those excuses…all the reasons why you CAN’T do something. Some examples of what we usually do are as follows: “I would be successful if I had more support,” or “I wish I could get more clients, but it’s hard to stay focused when there are so many fires to put out in a day,” an

Lograr lo que uno busca en la vida es un gran merito, hay gente que lo hace mas fácilmente sin sentir remordimiento por defraudar a los demás en el camino. Otros sienten culpa y lo logran al final de la búsqueda pero otros por miedo dejan de intentarlo y se rinden perdiendo sus deseos y esperanzas.nnComo todo ser humano, cuando los padres nos crían proyectan en sus hijos la esperanza de que nosotros lograremos todo lo que ellos no lograron, y que seguiremos sus pasos lo m

To live a healthy life you have to do some physical workout. By keeping your body fit and healthy you can face any challenges in life. A lot of people want to make exercise a regular part of their lives but they fail to do so. Exercising is on the top list of habits people want to follow but they are not able to put their thoughts into action. They find a lack of motivation, coming out of their comfort zone, etc. as one of the many reasons for not being able to make exercise a habit. In this article, we list some of the simple ways to make exercise a habit.

Many people are unaware of the significance of presentation skills at their workplace, particularly if they are not dealing with customers or speaking on private or corporate platforms. There are individuals who don’t have a gist of how daunting the task of delivering presentations can be and the role of effective presentation training. These skills, although require time and effort to develop but can have a very noticeable impact on your career. Even employers, nowadays, r

The Rush of Humanity It often occurs to me that, in the middle of all our energy-saving, time-saving technology and breakthroughs, in some ways, we’re no better off. Of course, life is easier on a practical level but I wonder if easier necessarily equates to better? And I wonder if easier necessarily equates to happier? Is it possible that, on a level, easier brings with it some potential developmental disadvantages? Perhaps, in our quest to create an easy, painless and con

Black trousers or brown trousers? Chicken or beef? If only all the decisions we have to make were so trivial – and came with a guarantee that the world won't end if we make the wrong choice. From what we eat, wear and watch to how we live, love and work, we have more choices than any ...

Leading an adult life has never been easy. We seem to be working harder than ever to keep our heads above water just to pay for our basic necessities. Many of the companies we work for are downsizing and outsourcing. Worries abound.nnBut continually living life in “serious mode” can lead to a life full of stress, anxiety, and daily grind burnout. It almost makes you want to become a kid again—happily playing all day without a care in the world. Which brings me around to

It’s like reaching for something far away. If you keep on reaching and running without stopping, you will obtain what you are reaching for. Persevering, not quitting, but going after it with all your might, as though you have to have it; that’s the driving force. Don’t look at time nas a barrier. Look at it this way, the years are going to pass anyway, so why not accomplish what you wish.nn The battle starts in your mind, that’s where it is. It is a war between your s

The app industry has witnessed a huge spike in the last few years. The demand for applications has exponentially increased. With the advancement in technology and the availability of the internet, the app industry keeps evolving. Technology is an ever-changing and ever-evolving field and so is the app industry. It is increasing the expectations of consumers and has raised the bars of the app industry quite high.rnOne of the best innovations of the app industry is Progressive

Transformation is the Motivation Everyone has one thing in common: a desire to change something (or maybe, many things) about their current reality. It’s normal to want better. More. The same can be said for people who join a gym, enlist the services of a life coach, start their own business, buy a self-help book, make a New Year’s resolution, go on a diet or plead for ‘one more chance’. Yep, for most of us, transformation is the motivation. The objective. The intenti

Three ways to become a more positive person: (Mentally) Wish others well even if they are annoying, causing you distress or they are negative. Example: a car cuts you off on the highway. Instead of blowing your horn, you smile to yourself and in your head (sincerely… not with your middle finger) wish the person a better day and a safe ride home. (Verbally) Say nice things to others. Speak nicely and smile often. (Physically) Do things for others. Help people without expecti

choosing a Calgary website design agency has now become a prime requisite of any business organization that seeks a global presence and does not want to leave its single buyer unattended. Ever since businesses have realized the relevance of having a presence on the internet, the demand for website design has increased dramatically. The software companies offering design services seem to have mushroomed at every nook and corner of the world. A simple search on the search engin

I caught about ten minutes of "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" on CNN the other night, and found it to be more than just a bit interesting. I happened to tune in when some woman (no clue as to who she was) was presenting an award to Zach Petkewicz, a Virginia Tech student credited with saving ...

What do you think is the number one reason why many people are struggling to survive? Why is it that most people attain only 40% of their life potential given the opportunities present? The number one thing may not be something that you are thinking of. I used to work for a big four audit firm, in the audit department, where I had been posted not by choice. Being a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – a great qualification with few holders at the time – I though

Safety is the number one factor seniors and their caregivers face when hoping to live within their homes instead of moving into nursing homes or assisted living facilities. There are a number of safety items that can help to ensure a seniors safety as the age in place. Handicap construction contractors can be hired to come into a home and revamp obstacles known to cause injury or harm to older adults. Simple bathroom safety aides, handicap wheel chair ramps and room renovatio

Do you want to get the most out of your life and be more successful? You can accomplish these goals by using the following steps to become more productive. You must do something with your life. Do your best at whatever you do. Stay out of jail by controlling your anger at all times and keeping in mind there is a great chance of being caught and punished before you do anything. Develop useful skills. Practice doing various things. Take classes. Read informative books and art

What do partners in business; partners in crime, dating and handwriting analysis have in common? Partners in business, crime or dating require personal compatibility to work together, and handwriting analysis can clearly show where and if that exists – or doesn’t exist. They also ...

Some years ago I saw an advert for a meditation product that promised me that I could meditate like a Zen master and without 25 years of practise several hours a day. I was sceptical, but interested, and did some research. Here is a summary of what I found: The benefits of meditation are fairly well known - the ability to still the mind, develop calmness, deep insight and considerable self awareness, and of course the big one - the "big E" - ENLIGHTENMENT - one day, in 10 mil

Do you want to grow? Do you feel like you’re stuck? Yet, you know there’s more. Here’s the real deal, boiled-down, straight-for-the-jugular quick version of what needs to be done. And, fact of the matter, you probably know this already deep down somewhere inside you. 1. Increase your self awareness. Open your eyes and begin to take notice of what you think, believe, feel and do. 2. Really examine WHY it is that you think, feel or act that way. Ask WHY? 3. Make changes N

I am going to ask you to do several things before reading further into this article. First, I want you to listen to your thoughts and then make a note of what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative? Now let's say you are walking down the street with these thoughts. Do you think anyone who would meet you would be able to tell you what's on your mind? The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer to number two can be somewhat broad. Alth

There is something I do know. The two most important concepts for a civil, peaceful society to function are to have a clear definition of “what is okay” and “what is not okay. In your own life you determine “what is okay” and “what is not okay.” For society, “What is okay” has laws, customs and guidelines. “What is not okay” creates its own law, which in truth is the rule of men and their decisions at the moment as to “what is okay,” not law, along with their own special cus

Teachers are the building blocks to any society. They develop and form the basis of society. They imbibe the positive characteristics and discipline in the students, who go on to become the makers of a better environment. Teachers do not become great in one day. It requires skill and determination to become the best teacher. Every teacher adopts one or the other teaching methods to make their students pay attention to the subject, be better listeners and also simplify the kno

It's no secret that you are your best critic, but have you ever considered that you are also your best motivator? Sometimes we wonder why no one is helping us or pushing us to pursue our dreams, but you have to push yourself before someone else will. Sure, you could hire a life coach to help you get your life in order, but why hire someone when you can encourage yourself? No one really knows your goals better than you, and instead of taking extra time to explain your life dreams to someone else, it is better to just coach yourself.

Usually when I sit down to write an article, it is to highlight the ways perception differs from person to person and how that difference causes communication problems and conflicts. These differences are, after all, at the heart of what I am most passionate about professionally. Recently, however, I had a very interesting experience. This experience highlighted how shared perception, that set of sensibilities that people within communities and societies share in common, chan

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 know, my ultimate outcome is to develop the #1 personal self-development company in the world.

It is a widely held belief that in Singapore, academic achievement is highly valued and overly competitive. A nationwide poll was recently carried out by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) to determine how parents perceive Singapore's education system. A majority of the parents polled revealed that a good school is one where teachers care about their students' social-emotional development and emphasize on character-building and discipline. rnThe Ministry of Education has b

Studies have shown that success does not come by accident. It can be learned. When we learn and master the key to success, we can easily get what we want in life. Our success becomes repeatable and we can create success in every aspect of our life, including financial success, great health, strong relationship and many other areas. Over the recent years, the law of attraction has received a great amount of popularity, emerging to the forefront of media as the key to help peop

Failure is nothing more than a few errors in judgment repeated ever day over a period of time. How often have you or someone you know seen something that is not working in a business and take the attitude that it just doesn’t matter enough to do something correct it, eliminate it or even improve it? Most of us have been guilty of falling into this philosophical trap of “it just doesn’t matter.” These errors in judgment get repeated because people don’t think they matter. Ov

These techniques, like medical first aid, are only a first steps guide that offers an outline; the intent is to provide a practical beginners guide to moving towards success in life. This is a first aid trained engineer’s “how to” in the basic foundations from which you can build a future.nn“Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.” -- Jim RohnnnThe basic steps of first aid “DRAB

In order to be admitted to the PMP exam, you must meet a number of requirements, which will be discussed below. One of the key requirements is at least 35 PDU project management training, and it's a must-have in order to go and pass PMP exam. What is PDU? PDU - Professional Development Unit, training accounting unit. You can 'earn' a PDU by attending a project management event hosted by PMI R.E.P. (Registered Education Provider). Study centers receive R.E.P. status in PMI, th

A few good life time habits begin here: Read a good book daily (at least 10 pages/day).rnListen to good audios daily (focusing on self-development and leadership).rnKeep a diary of daily experiences.rnAssociate with others who have the life style you desire.rnGood books fill your mind with knowledge and information. Reading 10 pages daily add up to a couple of books a year. A good book refers to books relating to self-development, leadership, work ethics, etc. The more inform

‘Cognitive dissonance’, a psychological term can be said as the reason behind why we lie to ourselves. We may experience cognitive dissonance; we feel an uncomfortable tension too between who we believe we are how we are behaving. Most probably we lie to ourselves mainly on the progress that we are making on important goals. Let’s discuss some of the examples. If we want to lose weight and become slim, we may claim that we are taking a healthy diet now. But the reality is that our eating habits are haven’t changed much.

Reality-Shaping Questions If we’re serious about changing our reality then we must be serious about asking the best reality-shaping questions. Better questions produce a better mindset, decisions, actions, reactions and overall, better results. Asking ourselves intelligent, relevant and courageous questions puts us in a more creative, positive and solution-focused head space. Of course, some people will always ask the why-is-my-life-so-hard questions in the hope of gaining

When you step onto the Skyview Hovercraft in Disney World's Tomorrowland, you're treated to a message that goes something like this: "Hi there, friends, this is Mr. Johnson with the Skyview Hovercraft Disney World, bringing you the latest Tomorrowland traffic report. As usual, everything is perfect on Tomorrowland's superhighway." I've known several people who worked for Disney, all the way from people who worked during their senior year in high school to people who actually helped them desig Disney World, Las Vegas and some of the attractions there, and obviously in Orlando.

Life done right, some fun things to do Life should be fun and exciting. It does not have to cost money to have fun. When you learn to experience and love the wonder of the world your life will be rich.rnFind an open space, park or countryside and go for a walk. Find a tree and say hello to it. Then really examine the tree, feel its bark and leaves, test the spring of its branches, give it a hug. Tell the tree it is good looking.rnLook at other plants and animals and admire th

There are special moments in life, which really, the appropriate response is to celebrate. We’re humans and this is part of the human condition. And I want to share with you one of those special moments that just happened to me just a couple of days ago. Would have bee March 15, 2009 took the family - of course mainly the seven year old daughter - to HoloMagic Kingdom. And of course, after a full day of rides, and shows, and adventure, and ice cream, and all that good stuff, we were waiting at—in front of HoloMagic Castle, we were in Magic Kingdom in Disney World.

Just believe in your mind that "self-motivation" is going to be a continuous process. You will be in phases where you will find yourself very motivated and sometimes, you will find it really hard to get a grip on things. So what to do when motivation drops? How to consistently keep the motivation high? Here are few tips based on my personal experience that would help you gain your self motivation. Be in Good Company Well, believe it or not, our friends and company has a lo

If you are shifting to another place it's quite obvious you have lots of stuff to be packed up and to do that job perfectly, you need to hire the best removal company. The professionals will make sure you are satisfied with their work. It’s the most efficient and cost-effective way to ensure a stress-free house removal. Moving a house is the toughest part among any of the tasks you do on a regular basis and when it comes to your homely things, I am sure you don’t want any mess up with that.

Productivity is relative- relative to knowledge, acumen, health, will achieve and appropriate rest Productivity is the capability of an individual or group to bring forth results using knowledge, acumen with a will to achieve.

The Psychopathology of the Average "If we want to know how fast a human being can run, then it is no use to average out the speed of a good "sample" of the population; it is far better to collect Olympic gold medal winners and see how well they can do...the highest possibilities of human nature have practically always been underrated... Certainly it seems more clear that what we call 'normal' in psychology is really a psychopathology of the average, so undramatic and so wide

Never cease control. The biggest challenge as an entrepreneur you are going to go into is trying to cease your control as a leader. Sometimes, we find ourselves giving some people control. We bring them into our space. All of a sudden, they suck all our energy. They take too much power and end up abusing it. When you get a person who has never been in power, and give them too much of it, they end up misusing the right. I think you can see in the high levels of torture reporte

We like to first do the things that we enjoy. And, we leave behind the things or pay very little attention to things that we don’t like or enjoy doing. That’s the general human tendency. We would rather like to be in the comfort zone than the pain curve. But do you know what is the secret to being happy in life? It is to “seek what is painful first”. As ironic as it may sound, there is a scientific reason to do so. Prioritize pain first in your day

Positive affirmations have been proven to be very effectual and the best way of helping oneself. This is one way of upgrading yourself to higher levels. Subliminal messages highly contribute to the development of the subconscious mind. Subliminal audio messages are recorded affirmations which have been saved in an audio file and have been converted to be concealed. You may be wondering how these audio messages are made subliminal, it is very easy. Affirmations are pushed to a

Competition is one of the many inevitable things that occur in a workplace. Almost everybody has his or her eyes on some position and many will stop at nothing to get it. Luckily for me, the rivalry in our department was purely professional that when I finally got promoted, everybody was genuinely supportive. So today, I will share with you the things that served as vehicles for me to arrive at one of the most important pit stops of my professional life—my promotion. Read o

When knowledge and expertise in a particular field is passed on from one person to another, or from one person to a group of people, the process is called coaching. Professional coaching is undertaken with a specific objective in mind, such as learning how to play football, and winning at the ...