Indispensible to Self Improvement is Motivation.
To propel any object forward a force has to act upon it: This is a law of physics. The energy contained in the object will not move itself.
It’s much the same with maintaining motivation in your self improvement
course. You need energy to ... Views: 915
Coaching isn't reserved for sports, it's an attitude that you can use in many situations of life. It's a key concept in effective management and can work very well when a leader uses it. It is not an autocratic attitude that makes others want to join and help you. It is by noticing their ... Views: 634
What are Emotions
Emotions are just that, feelings. They have no real existence outside us and they come and go as regularly as the clouds do. We don't need to dwell on them and we always need to tell ourselves that they won't last. Many people see emotions as negative, so they try not to ... Views: 611
Most people have heard Bobby McFerrin's song: "Don't Worry, Be Happy. The tune alone is relaxing and these simple words really do hold the key to being happy. Worry stresses us and can make us very un-happy.
Happiness is Good for Your Health
Many studies have shown that happiness is good ... Views: 683
If you have a website, no doubt you seek out ways to improve it and hopefully, make it more profitable. Self Help links are one way.
Programs to Improve Your Website
There are several programs one can use that will get more people to a site which will serve them, while earning you ... Views: 818
The Law of Attraction is a very important one. That is: What you send out into the world will come back to you. If you hate the world, it will hate you back. Love the World and you will reap great benefits. Many scholars and philosophers have maintained this theory and it can benefit you as ... Views: 908
Every person has the power to create something new. Everyone is born with the capacity to create something unique from his own perspectives. We are all born with something special inside us. We need to allow those differences to help us create some new, something Innovative.
Inspiration ... Views: 612
A ‘coach' is usually associated with sports, with a sergeant type person pacing up and down the sidelines, yelling instructions at hapless players.
However, coaching is an integral component in not just sports teams but also in management training and leadership skill building.
Coaching ... Views: 1069
Everyone is born with the potential to be innovative, but I bet you're now thinking ‘nope, not me'. If you are indeed thinking that, then the chances are that you know someone who is highly creative and innovative, full of ideas, with the creativity to realize them. If you slow down and keep a ... Views: 592
Looking at a certain object, let's say a photograph, or a painting, we need to stand back in order to appreciate the finer details. If we stare at it from close up we don't see the bigger picture. Step back and it all becomes clear.
In life there comes a time when we are ready and able to ... Views: 900
We have probably all gone to bed in the evening, full of good intentions to get up early and go for a run, go to the gym, or suchlike. We have also all probably woken up bleary eyed, groaned at the thought of the exercise which seemed such a good idea the night before, turned over and gone back ... Views: 954
You must have had that feeling that something's going to happen, or when the telephone rings you know exactly who it is before you answer. Do you remember how you felt when you realized that your hunch was right?
Intuition has no basis in logic and cannot be truly explained, although it is ... Views: 1219
An odd question. Stop for a minute and listen to the thoughts running through your head right now. What are they? Are they happy, positive thoughts or the opposite?
Are you with anyone right now? Do you think they would be able to guess at what you are thinking?
Only you know the answer ... Views: 1187
I'm sure that you will have heard of the Pareto Rule about time management. This states that 80% of your effort that are not effectively managed in terms of time or focus produce only 20% of the outcome you were aiming for. 80% of the outcome you were aiming for however can be produced by 20% ... Views: 1033
To the uninitiated, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and a positive attitude are completely unrelated. ADD sufferers often however, because of this condition, do lose some of the ability to think positively due to feelings of frustration and of losing control. This results in a negative ... Views: 924
In physics, it is a well known fact that opposites attract, take for example electromagnetism. When it comes to humans, though, are there any set rules or conditions which must be met for two people to be attracted to one another?
The science of human attraction is one that has been ... Views: 1190
What exactly is fear?
A feeling of severe and all consuming fear in an individual which happens without any apparent cause or reason is termed ‘anxiety fear'. This is a relatively common phenomenon and affects people of any age, causing them to behave irrationally and/ or lose their grip on ... Views: 1044
It can feel rather odd coaching a team if you're not used to or experienced at it. You will know what I mean if you've ever done it. Whether you're coaching children or adults it can be a great test of your patience, not to mention your ability to stay sane in times of confusion! Standing on the ... Views: 1365
Nowadays, living in a world where success is measured in terms of wealth and power, ones spiritual growth is a seemingly impossible task. Goods and possessions such as mobile phones, computers, and also the media through television have almost forced us into being preoccupied with material ... Views: 1405
A good belief to have and one I personally hold is that everything happens for a reason. Even if you can't see through the tears and outrage now whether through relationship breakup, failures or embarrassment, chalk them down to experience and learn from them – they will help you on your road to ... Views: 1094
You may know someone who is friends with everyone, an all round good egg, whom everyone adores? He will be the one who can instantly charm a whole room of strangers with his natural pleasantness and charisma. This paragon of virtue is what we term a ‘people person'
This individual knows very ... Views: 1318
So you might need some caffeine, beer, vodka, wine - in fact any alcohol will do - to wind down after a long day in the office. To tell you the truth, I'm rather partial to a drink after work myself although I try not to overdo it - there's nothing worse than making a fool of yourself whilst ... Views: 2548
Who hasn’t, when they were children, dreamt of being ‘someone’, maybe you still do? The ‘someone’ will vary from person to person, but probably someone famous, someone rich, a sports personality maybe? Or even the King or Queen of England? And what about our personal lives, I expect you’ve ... Views: 1008
Signs that you could be a good leader are many and varied. Perhaps in your workplace, there seem to be lots of people running round looking busy but nothing actually ever gets done? Remember those dreams you had, the things you wanted to do and achieve, are they still just dreams? If you ... Views: 1040
Do you remember the song ‘Don't worry, be happy' by Bobby McFerrin? His repetitious words and cheerful tune was an effective way of putting his message of happiness across to everyone who heard it. I am sure that it did work to cheer and lighten the hearts of those who heard it.
Happiness is ... Views: 1014
Life isn't always great, and it always seems to be the way that when I'm feeling a bit down, or over laden with problems I seem to see people everywhere, whether on television or in my life that are enjoying amazing fulfilled lives. I can't help but think ‘how come they're so happy? Why are they ... Views: 1040
Frederick Langbridge, an English Author and Poet who was educated at Oxford University, is famous for the following quote. “Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars."
How do you feel about coming second in a competition? Are you pleased, and work on ... Views: 1329
One of the unfortunate side effects of modern day living is the associated stress that comes with it, and nobody is exempt. The side effects of stress can affect not only our minds, but also our bodies and emotions.
Relaxation is the only cure for stress side effects, whether caused by ... Views: 1268
Whether or not you have a penchant for the books on spiritual practices, volumes on healing or dare I say works on sex, the following terms may be ones that you have heard before. Do the terms ‘chakra' or ‘tantra' ring a bell? Other terms you may have picked up from New Age Literary delights ... Views: 1339
There are apparently various positive effects of practicing mediation, with reported benefits being improved ability to concentrate, better awareness and focus. General outlook to life can also be improved it seems, with another reported benefit being a more positive outlook on life.
Think ... Views: 1117
It is a sad and untrue fact of life that many people believe only a very lucky and talented few are able to produce creative works seemingly at will. Like anything, creativity needs work to build. You wouldn't expect to win a bodybuilding competition without working out at the gym would you? ... Views: 1346
Life's not easy, so below is a beginner's guide to helping you stay calm and serene both inside and out and building and maintaining your self esteem against all odds.
Imagine a target and yourself as the bull's eye. The arrows represent drains on your self esteem which they absorb when they ... Views: 2642
The army's slogan of ‘Be all you can be' should also be applied to everyday life. It's easy to see your life as ‘ok' but it can often be your brain's way of avoiding confronting deeper issues.
There's always a nagging feeling that there must be rather more to life, and some elusive route to ... Views: 930
Herbal dietary supplements also known as ‘organics' and ‘naturals', are enjoying a rise in use in recent times. More and more people are realising the benefits of such supplements , creating a new craze for this element of the healthy lifestyle. Interested? Read on to find out more.
Drugs ... Views: 919
Problems, problems, problems. More often than not they seem insurmountable and you can’t see a way to solve them. You are sure to have felt like this at some point – show me someone who hasn’t!
In your experience perhaps you felt that you’d explored all possible avenues and yet your problem ... Views: 1125
1. Knowledge.
To be a successful speaker takes practice. The basics can be taught but it doesn’t end there. My experiences have shown me that nobody knows everything, and you never stop learning. Neither should you be afraid to share what you do know.
2. Use your ears.
Stop questioning and ... Views: 1573
What do you do when you’re feeling off color? Of course you make an appointment with your doctor, he’ll give you a prescription, you buy your medicine, and you’re fixed.
The same cycle is adhered to throughout the medical profession all over the world: examination, conclusion, and ... Views: 1051
Self-esteem in a vital aspect of one’s personality and greater amounts of self-esteem is said to make a strong personality. This does not mean one has to be proud and arrogant but adequate amount of self-esteem can make it easier for a person to go through life with dignity and without being ... Views: 1061
Self-esteem can be said to be the view one has of the self. Self-confidence and self-esteem are interrelated and interdependent. Low self-esteem is a common occurrence in today’s society. With increasing competition, pressure and tension and anxiety about performance in every sphere of life, ... Views: 1011
One of the main repercussions of the modern high-paced life is the growing cases of anger management issues. Anger management programs are being featured in the workplaces in various fields to help professionals. Owing to high pressure jobs and the need to cope with various activities in a ... Views: 994
Anger management is becoming a growing concern everywhere. A large number of places have already brought in support groups for individuals who suffer from anger related issues and their repercussions like abuse, recklessness and violence.
Connecticut provides has many programs on offer for ... Views: 2967
Trying to fight anger-related issues by yourself or just within the family may be a tedious task. It can create a stressful environment for you, adding fuel to your already existing anger issues. Anger, often makes you reckless and sometimes even violent. Anger may be a natural human emotion ... Views: 1033
Kids experience anger as much as adults, but it is more difficult for them since they do not understand the whole situation as well as adults do in order to take control. It is not pleasant but it’s a fact that children also have to deal with the negativity caused by anger issues and sometimes ... Views: 2069
People do not give this much thought, but one’s self-esteem plays a huge role in how we perform and even lead our lives. It matters how others, our loved ones and even we see our own self; this influences our thoughts and consequently our actions.
One thing that is very important in building ... Views: 803
People do not give this much thought, but one’s self-esteem plays a huge role in how we perform and even lead our lives. It matters how others, our loved ones and even we see our own self; this influences our thoughts and consequently our actions.
One thing that is very important in building ... Views: 913
Couples have a responsibility to support and take care of their partners be it in general, day to day affairs or psychological affairs. Hence, it is important that you make an effort to boost your partner’s self-esteem when needed.
One of the best ways to show that you love your partner is ... Views: 3946
Self-esteem building should ideally start from childhood. Parents have a responsibility not only for their child’s physical growth but also for the proper growth in personality. The child should have positive self-image which will work as the foundation for an enhanced self-esteem in the future. ... Views: 977
Adolescence can be an extremely tricky period in a person’s life. Although being an adult has its own share of complexities but nothing can surpass the confusions and changes that one has to deal with as a teenager.
A teenager not only has to go through the physical and hormonal changes but ... Views: 1097
One of the main factors to having a strong personality and a happy life is to have a certain amount of confidence about the self and to have a positive self-image. This means to be aware of one’s strengths and short-comings and being comfortable with both.
You cannot pinpoint where ... Views: 903
Confidence and self-esteem are two inseparable aspects of a person’s personality. If one is not aware of their strengths and potential it might affect not only their present life but also what they can become in the future. Extremely low levels of self-esteem can lead to the loss of drive or ... Views: 968