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- No Barriers in Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadI volunteer at a Mental Illness Drop in Centre in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Next to the drop in centre, there is a Men's Shed, where men who are mostly retired come together to do wood work and metal work. It is also a place where these men meet and bond. I sometimes ...
Views: 1031 - Making The Most Out Of The Year Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadHow do you make the most out of the year ahead? While there might be no single, plain, and simple answer to so deep and wide a question, there are certain things that you can do in order to make the most out of the new year. So, here are some simple, yet effective things that you can keep in ...
Views: 1030 - How Do I Deal With Tough Times? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadLast month I gave a speech (on Self Care) at a conference. At the end of the speech, a lady came up to me for a conversation. She was facing a few challenges in her life. At the end of the conversation, I gave her my card (contact details), and asked her to reach out whenever she needed ...
Views: 1028 - Communication Intelligence. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Ronny PrasadThe art of communicating intelligently is integral in any capacity, be it leadership, coaching, parenting, or teaching. When our communication intelligence increases, we are in a better position to exchange ideas and information. What is communication intelligence? Have you heard of ...
Views: 1024 - The Difference Between Empathy And Sympathy. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Ronny PrasadDo you know the meaning of Empathy? How about the meaning of Sympathy? Quite often Empathy and Sympathy are confused, or taken to have the same meaning. Let’s discuss in detail what each word means. More importantly, we will explore how each word and its meaning can help you in ...
Views: 1022 - How To Adjust Your Focus. - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadRegardless of how good or how tough things get in life, the one thing that is always in your control is your focus. Where your focus goes is entirely up to you. Let’s discuss how to adjust your focus when it comes to what you wish to achieve in your life. Where your focus goes will be ...
Views: 1015 - Refine, Not Define – How To Manipulate Negative Experiences To Your Advantage. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Ronny PrasadNo one is immune to negative or unhappy experiences in life. We all have been there, done that. A negative experience has the power to pull you back, make you unproductive, and take a toll on your emotional and mental well being. Some people are affected by it in an unproductive way, and ...
Views: 1013 - 5 Keys To Your Excellence. - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever wondered “What do I need, if I am to achieve something that I really want?" Well, there are, and there will be various factors that determine whether you achieve what you are striving for. Here are 5 keys that can be at your disposal when you are striving for an achievement: * ...
Views: 1012 - 5 Life Lessons From A Remote Aboriginal Community. - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIn June this year, an opportunity presented itself for me to do volunteer work in a remote Aboriginal community. It was located in northern Australia (East Arnhem Land). Most of us who live in big cities can only imagine what life is like in remote Aboriginal communities. Living there is an ...
Views: 1008 - How To Give Productive Feedback. - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadHas anyone ever told you how to do something that you’ve already done, and they came across as very critical? Well, they might call it constructive criticism. Personally, I think that “constructive” and “criticism” is a bit of an oxymoron. They don’t go well together. The goal of giving ...
Views: 993 - Embracing Opportunities vs Being Overcautious - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Ronny PrasadMany years ago, I read a quote by the legendary Jim Rohn who said “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” That is so pertinent to almost anyone alive today. What is a risk anyway? It is the exposure to the unknown. It is being vulnerable to ...
Views: 973 - Self Image - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Ronny PrasadDuring my last radio segment on Personal Development, I discussed the importance of self image with the listeners. Why did I choose to discuss self image? I believe that it is one of the most important factors when it comes to determining the quality of your life. Self image is different to ...
Views: 954 - Vision, Mission, and Purpose! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Ronny PrasadDo you know what your mission in life is? Do you realise what your purpose in life is? Do you have a vision for your life? Some companies and organisations have a vision and mission statement. They do their best to get their staff to live by the vision or mission statement. Your life ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - How To Replace An Unproductive Habit. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIn the September, 2014 edition of Ideal Insights, I wrote about habits (how they are formed and how they can be replaced). In that article, the emphasis was on the fact that a habit has to be replaced, not just removed. In my coaching and mentoring career, there have been countless clients ...
Views: 944 - Expectations – How Well Do You Handle Them? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Ronny PrasadDo you have expectations of anyone in your life? Do others in your life have expectations of you? Do you have certain expectations of yourself? Today, we will look at some (not all) aspects of expectations. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines expectation as "The act or state of ...
Views: 931 - Worrying – The Truth About It - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadUnless you are a Zen monk who has mastered the art of total thought control, you would be inclined to worry at times. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, worry is defined as: “To think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad ...
Views: 928 - What Do You Refuse to Accept? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from Ronny PrasadAs an anti-bullying campaigner, I often speak to kids (and adults alike), who tell me about the challenges they face when they are getting bullied. This article is not about bullying. Instead, let’s focus on something simple that is available to humans – the ability to choose. We can ...
Views: 923 - Decision Making - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadThe process of decision making can sometimes be an interesting topic to discuss. I am often asked “What is the best way to make decisions?” While there is no single, plain, and simple answer to so complex and wide a question, there are certain things that I have learnt about decision ...
Views: 917 - Patience Makes Perfect. - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Ronny PrasadAn article in The Thrive Centre For Human Development stated that self control and patience predicted better performance and higher self-esteem. In this day and age of technology and fast paced living, patience seems to be more and more challenging to practise. Here’s a short story that ...
Views: 913 - This too shall pass - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you could not see any hope? On the contrary, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you did not feel the need for hope, because everything was working out for you? When I was a child, I read a proverb which said “This too shall ...
Views: 904 - A Powerful Question To Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Ronny PrasadMany experts in the field of personal development or motivation have told us to focus on the reasons why we should do whatever it takes to achieve a goal. A common statement that I have heard many a times over the years of studying personal development is “What is your ‘why’ for achieving a ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Self Care – How Well Do You Do It? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadAs a Counsellor and Life Coach, self care has always been very important to me and to the people I have supported (in a professional capacity). Self care is something that I always advocate. However, self care can sometimes be misunderstood. To gain some clarity on this topic, I refer to ...
Views: 879 - Is Winning Everything? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadIn this day and age, “winning” seems to be overemphasised in almost every part of our lives. Think about it - in sports, it’s all about winning. In sales, it’s all about winning the sale. Is winning everything? The legendary Vince Lombardi once said “Winning is not everything. It’s ...
Views: 873 - Motivation – The Two Types. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadEveryone seems to want motivation. While I have written many articles on this topic, let’s discuss the two types of motivation, and how you can benefit from them. Renowned goal setting expert, the late Brian Leaning-Mizen wrote about the two types of motivation in his very enlightening ...
Views: 861 - Are you Contagious? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ronny PrasadPeople around us will intentionally or unintentionally pick up things from us (from our behaviour, our words, our expressions, our connections with other people). Children are a prime example of this. They are very quick to pick something up from adults around them. I believe that it is ...
Views: 839 - Taking Control of Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Ronny PrasadIn the past, people have asked me how to deal with ‘sweating over small stuff’. After talking to them, I decided to share what with you, the insights that I shared with them. You see, in this day and age, it is so easy to get carried away by the little things that seem to bother us so much - ...
Views: 833 - The Power of Simplicity - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Ronny PrasadWhen I started writing my book, the best advice that I received from some of the best personal development experts in the world was - ‘Make it simple’. Simple is a term that some people tend to associate with things that are plain or mundane. I believe that things that are simple can be ...
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