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- Definition: Personal Values - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisValue is a concept that describes the beliefs of an individual or culture. A set of values may be placed into the notion of a value system. Values are considered subjective and vary across people and cultures. Types of values include ethical/moral values, doctrinal/ideological (political, ...
Views: 50766(4 votes) - The Virtue of Courage - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Mike McCallCourage is one of those virtues necessary to living a good life. But what is courage? Usually, the first thing that comes to mind is bravery in the face of a threat, yet it is so much more. Let me suggest that it is the ability to choose the point that lies between cowardice and recklessness ...
Views: 16105 - Controlling Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperControlling behaviour is surely one of the more common ‘negative’ behaviours in the world today. And if one was to reflect upon human history they would find that this kind of behaviour is neither new nor different to the behaviour of the past. The severity of this behaviour varies - from ...
Views: 15858 - 10 Life Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the wake of the BP oil spill, we face a major environmental disaster. Hundreds of animals are dead, and even more are in danger. It could take years for affected areas to fully recover. As cleanup efforts are ongoing, engineers are still trying to work out the best method to control or ...
Views: 12669(9 votes) - I Hate You!-- How To Let Go Of Animosity Towards Others And Be Happier With Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Heather TaskovicsHow often have we come across people in our lives who have, in our minds, done something so terrible to us that we feel the utmost loathing and hatred towards them? Unfortunately, we all can admit to this on more than one occasion. When we are faced with situations such as these, we basically ...
Views: 10341(2 votes) - Consumerism: What Causes Consumerism? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne doesn’t need much awareness to see that consumerism is a big part of the modern day world. And depending on one’s point of view or position, it can be described as either positive of negative. A small company or large business for example, that’s main focus is on selling physical items, ...
Views: 8332 - Understanding Consistency - How to Maintain Your Focus? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsOne of the biggest culprits for failure -- that is, people not doing what they set out to do -- is consistency. By “consistency” I’m simply referring to the ability to stick with a course of action once you’ve decided on it, and not getting distracted by the first shiny object that crosses your ...
Views: 8240 - The Magic Power of Taking Responsibility - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from David RiklanExperience has taught me that the first step to consciously making any change in your life is to first "take responsibility" for your life or at least take responsibility for that part of it. Dr. Phil wrote a book called Life Strategies in which he talks about taking responsibility. On his TV ...
Views: 8167(36 votes) - Definition: Personal Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisPersonal Coaching is a term generally used in the fields of business, executive, life, dating and career coaching to differentiate the coaching process from the more popular connotation of sports coaching. However, sports and personal coaching have the same origin. Personal Coaching is a ...
Views: 7958 - Instant Gratification Culture: What Created It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘instant gratification’ is widely known and widely used in today’s society. Having something tomorrow or having to wait any longer than now, is often far too long in today’s culture. Instant gratification can be observed throughout all ages and in numerous situations, it is not ...
Views: 7349 - Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Make a Commitment to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Linda PucciHow good are you at keeping your word? Many of us try very hard to keep our commitments to others. We try to call if we say we will. We make every effort to show up when others are counting on us. We try to get projects done on time. We don't promise things we can't deliver. We want ...
Views: 7135(19 votes) - Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Sharon MikrutWe often hear people talking about whether someone's glass is half full or half empty, which is really a metaphor for how someone views their life or the world around them. If someone is negative or pessimistic, people might regard them as seeing their glass half empty. When people view their ...
Views: 7081(1 vote) - Have High Standards For Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Ruth Hegarty"The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting ...
Views: 7041(1 vote) - *** Lack Of Purpose Has A Price - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Jay FisetLack of Purpose has a Price A couple of months ago I was interviewed by the Calgary Herald for an article about the pursuit of happiness. (If you are interested in the article you can find a link to it at my book website www.reframeyourblame.com). I do not have a traditional view of the ...
Views: 6824 - Learning to be Proactive not Reactive - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Craig HarperOne of the interesting things about my work is that I get the opportunity to see how people 'work'... how they're wired. Typical behaviours, thinking, attitudes, reactions. How they deal with situations, circumstances, events, catastrophes, tragedies, good stuff, bad stuff; life. It's all ...
Views: 6766 - “Independence vs. Dependence: 4 Skills You Must Learn to Have Successful Relationships Now!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownIn my experience as a Behavior Specialist and Licensed Clinician for over 13 years, the amount of independence or dependence you have in your relationships is often an indication of the level of your psychological and emotional health and a predictor of how successful your relationships will be ...
Views: 6180(2 votes) - What is the Purpose of External Accountability? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Tom WeberAccountability is one of the most powerful tools and motivators that many of us have at our disposal. Most of us have had either an accountability buddy, coach or manager that held us accountable from time to time. But most of us do not realize that there are different types of accountability ...
Views: 6117(4 votes) - Top 10 Benefits of Software Testing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Advanto SoftwareTop 10 Benefits of Software Testing Software testing is the process of detecting faults in a product before it is released and becomes operational. Although there is a lack of understanding about its importance in a software development cycle, the value it can bring to a product cannot be ...
Views: 6040 - Throwaway Society: What Created The Throwaway Society? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is new or different it is often seen as better than what one has and as something that one can look forward to owning or experiencing. Once something has become ‘old’ and one is familiar with it, its effects usually lessen. So what was engaging and interesting at one point in ...
Views: 6018 - Align Your Life With Your Values: Get Down to the Core - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Donna Marie Thompson“Integrity is not so much a value in itself; it is rather the value that guarantees all the other values. “ Anonymous Your core values govern the way you live and the way you respond to life. They govern the way you react to situations that present themselves. Your core values help to ...
Views: 5937(14 votes) - Top Leadership Skill of Responsibility and Accountability - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Leon EdwardWhat is the measure of being "responsible enough"? Below is a list of steps on how to draw responsibility out of our shells. 1. Develop self-awareness. As a leader, you should know your own strengths and weaknesses to be able to view your behavior objectively. Also, recognize your ...
Views: 5870 - Book Review: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability in Work and in Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 5836 - Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): "Inspiration, Spiritual, Words of Upliftment and Inspiration, the Power of One" Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 5819 - Leading a Life of Personal Ownership - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt’s not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable. –Moliere Ownership. Too often, people strive to own things in a misguided effort to achieve inner peace and happiness. They believe that having a new wardrobe, a new car, a bigger home, or other such material ...
Views: 5592 - Responsibility: Why Do Some People Say 'You' Instead Of 'I'? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone talks about something they have been going through or how they currently feel, there is the chance that they will use the world ‘you’. This means that the word ‘I’ is unlikely to be used. So even though one is talking about themselves, it can come across as if they are talking ...
Views: 5582 - Leaving the nest - Are you ready to let go and live? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHave you been living a safe and secure, but unexciting life? Are you ready to leave the nest? Have you been settling into a life of less than satisfying comfort and less than optimal emotional, relational, financial and spiritual success? What is a nest? The online Thesaurus offers these ...
Views: 5483(1 vote) - Balanced Scorecard for personal growth - 5 ready-to-use KPIs - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Aleksey SavkinThe balanced Scorecard is one of the most popularly used strategy performance management tools currently being used in the corporate world is the Balanced Scorecard. Primarily, it is a tool used to measure the performance of individuals, projects or a whole business entity. For instance, ...
Views: 5334(1 vote) - Authentic Accountability - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisAuthentic Accountability Accountability is the backbone of success. Without accountability, dreams, and ambitions will almost always fall by the wayside. With accountability, motivation levels go up, things get done even when the effort doesn’t seem worth it, and goals get accomplished. So ...
Views: 5147 - How to apologize to someone? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetWe all know what an apology is. It is an expression of remorse and guilt because of what you said or done to someone that caused him pain, hurt his feelings, or turned him down. How many times have you said something that caused pain to someone? It happens so often that when we are angry, ...
Views: 5138(12 votes) - Putting Your Action Where Your Mouth Is - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ben NelsonYou've heard the term "put your money where your mouth is", meaning back up what you say and don't just give out advice that you don't follow yourself, or spew an opinion that you can't or won't stand behind. However, I think there is a key word that needs to be replace in this phrase - money ...
Views: 5071 - Religion: Why Are People Attracted To Religion? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are numerous religions in the world today; some of these have been around for thousands of years and some could be described as new in comparison. And as well as the religions that are clearly definable as religions, there are also other figures and establishments that are serving a very ...
Views: 5009 - What Are Your Personal Values? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportA person's got to have a code, a creed to live by. ~ John Wayne ~ In general, personal values evolve from circumstances with the external world and these can change over time. For many generations, most of us learned our values - sometimes referred to as morals, from parents, teachers and ...
Views: 4816(2 votes) - Benjamin Franklin's Thirteen Virtues For a Successful Life! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserSuccess leaves clues. In order for us to become champions, we must watch champions. If we model what they do, think what they think, believe what they believe, learn what they learned, then we will get similar results. One such champion I think we can learn from is one of the great thinkers, ...
Views: 4746(1 vote) - Judgemental: Why Are Some People So Judgemental? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperTo be judgmental is part of life and it is something that everyone does to some degree or another. There will be some instances where this is seen as good thing and other times when this will be seen as bad or inappropriate. If one was to see an athlete or sports star cheat or break certain ...
Views: 4697 - Responsibility Does Not Mean Blame - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Drew MaughanI will say it again: responsibility does not mean blame. Having begun immersing myself in personal development three years ago, a painful recurring theme - and one of the biggest bumps in the road I came across - was this idea of being "responsible" for everything in my life. Whether it was to ...
Views: 4690 - Are people really choosing to stay unemployed? Really? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOAre people really choosing to stay unemployed? Really? These comments are from a discussion I had with a man in Michigan. How do we motivate, inspire, reach and help here? The following is a response from a man in Michigan to a community where I posed the preceding question. I have the ...
Views: 4625(2 votes) - Breaking Your Trust vs. Almost Breaking Your Trust: The Adam & Eve Story - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: Why didn't God prevent Adam and Eve from eating the forbidden fruit? Answer: I will have to answer this question in assumption, something I rarely do, because we often waste precious time when we speculate about things we don't know. To know every "why" and "how" would make us God. ...
Views: 4596(10 votes) - Do You Want Your Troubles to Pass, or Do You Want to Pass WITH Them? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionI often say, "Everything passes, and so will your current negative situation. When you are angry or upset, keep in mind that it will pass, so why waste your energy on something that will be gone tomorrow?" Now you may think, "Wait a minute, does every negative situation really pass? Did your ...
Views: 4571(4 votes) - Are You Fulfilling the King's Mandate? Here Are Tips to Get You Going! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionImagine your best friend has just invited you to his wedding, and told you to invite everyone you know to the special event. Those who hear of the event will be the ones who are lucky enough to attend it. If you do not share this good news, you will be guilty of not obeying the order. So it ...
Views: 4513(7 votes) - Cold Sore Free Forever - Read This Before You Buy! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Luke ColanBrief Overview Of The Cold Sore Free Forever Guide Imagine life without having being bothered by cold sores – Will you look and feel better? Will you have a much better self-esteem? If you have tried out just about anything to help you get rid of cold sores (but yet they all don’t work ...
Views: 4511 - Take 100 Percent Responsibility For Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from alex blackwellThis step, Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life, is the step most people are not even aware they are not living. It's analogous to being locked in jail unaware the key to freedom can be found somewhere in the cell with you. One of the greatest myths many people believe today is that we are ...
Views: 4392 - Be the Architect of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelThere is one big flaw in how we are taught to live. It is imposed upon us at birth, and as we get older, people forget to tell us one big rule about living an abundant and happy life. So we go through life believing our destinies are in the hands of those who control our resources. Those who ...
Views: 4389(3 votes) - Being “Too Busy” Can Cheat You Out of a Fabulous Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Joe FarchtThere are probably many things you’d like to do but simply don’t have the time for. You’re just too busy to do them! Here are some changes you can make so that you accomplish the things that are truly important to you. If you experience this feeling, then it’s time to sit down and make a list ...
Views: 4378 - The Path to Personal accountability - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Lawrence BarbaraWhat do you normally do when something goes wrong? Do you point fingers, make excuses or take responsibility? Would you rather ask questions, play victim or blame someone else? Do you say things like: “I didn’t have enough time.” “That’s not my job.” “I didn’t know”. These are very common ...
Views: 4118 - Blame: Why Do Some People Always Blame Others? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor change to take place and progress to be made, there needs to an element of responsibility. And this applies to all areas of one’s life; without it, something might stay as it is or simply get a lot worse. But while this is evident, it doesn’t mean that someone will take responsibility ...
Views: 4108 - Objectives Goals and Becoming Successful - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Heather SchoolerIs setting goals still valid in the 21st century? There is a lot of talk in the success industry about setting goals. The question is being posed around the validity of goal setting. Some people feel that goal setting is a waste of time and others feel that it is still valid as a tool for ...
Views: 4039(1 vote) - Definition: Personal Success - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisYou may hear stuff about better communication being the cure for the rumor mill contagion. Though that is possibly true, beware. Listen in and draw your own conclusions. • "Our problem around here is communication. No one knows what's going on." -- But didn't you get the message? • "What ...
Views: 3999 - People Are Your Mirrors and Teachers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Felicia BishopOpen your eyes and look around, there is a lesson to be learned from everyone around you. Whether your interactions are positive or negative, if you pay attention, you will see that people are your mirrors and teachers. But what does this really mean and how can you apply it to your everyday ...
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