Self Improvement Articles & News
Get a New Point of View
Ask yourself these powerful questions: 1. Are you affected by what happens to you? 2. Do you affect what happens to you? 3. Which would you prefer? In The Art of Possibility, authors Rosamund and Benjamin Zander remind us of our tremendous ability to attract what we want in our lives by being purposeful. In addition to being co-author of this wonderful book, Ben Zander is also the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and a teacher at the New England ...
Self Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask
Take a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for self-care.
Managing Conflict I'm All Wet and Can't Seem to Get Dried Out!
Like the weather, conflict can be anything from a minor squall to a turbulent storm packing hurricane force winds. Quite often conflict storms come up unexpectedly and we are not prepared with an U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A (See Dealing With Difficult People—Go Ahead, Rain On My Parade). Here are some additional tips to handle unanticipated and surprising conflict tempests that are not part of typical interpersonal relationship weather patterns.
Are You A Control Freak?
One of the most frightening things a person can experience in life is to be out of control. It is part of our nature to take charge, direct and have power over things, situations and people. It is perfectly normal to want to be in control of your life. But when that control extends to imposing your will upon and dominating everyone else around you as well, then you are out of control!
Three Benefits of Learning How To Concentrate
We all know that being able to concentrate on a given task is, in most cases, a necessary part of completing it. Without focus our mind wanders, and the body soon follows – to the kitchen for a drink or snack, to the den to check on the kids, outside for a breath of fresh air... the list of distractions is endless, especially for people who work at home. Without the ability to focus our minds, we just don't get anything done. And it's easy to see why!
How To Memorize Anything, Part 1: Napoleon's Secret Method For Memorizing Names
What was the name of that beautiful girl? Her soft lips spoke the name only hours ago; today, you are totally clueless.
How To Make A Full Shoulder Turn When You're Not Young Or Flexible
This article is going to be somewhat controversial. It might even be considered sacrilege to some. Read on.
Michael Jordan And Your Shorts
You have company spending two weeks with you this summer. One week down, one week to go. You long for your privacy, your own routine. Who's house is this, anyway?
Learn To Kayak On The West Coast
Do you live on or near the West coast? Have you decided to try kayaking and feel you are in need of lessons? Or are you a veteran kayaker looking for a pulse racing adventure trip? Kayakers of all levels will want to check out Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips. Located in Lotus, California they kayak in Sacramento, San Francisco, Monterey and Sierra Nevada mountain areas. They lead kayak trips along the West coast and in other countries such as New Zeeland, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Experience Maine With Coastal Kayaking Tours
Are you an avid kayaker? Do you love to travel? Are you searching for a way to experience sea kayaking while taking in the scenic views of the Eastern U.S. coast? Then sea kayaking in Maine is right up your alley. Set your sites for the Maine. It has a striking coastline and waters sure to satisfy any kayaker.
The Power Of Notes
Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy, apology, congratulations, feelings, and requests to others.
The Benefits Of Learning How To Concentrate
We all know that being able to concentrate on a given task is, in most cases, a necessary part of completing it. Without focus our mind wanders, and the body soon follows – to the kitchen for a drink or snack, to the den to check on the kids, outside for a breath of fresh air... the list of distractions is endless, especially for people who work at home. Without the ability to focus our minds, we just don't get anything done. And it's easy to see why!
Insomnia: How To End The Frustration
Insomnia is a common sleep sickness that has bothered many people around the world. But the consequences brought about by this disorder may not be as ordinary as it may seem. It can be downright punishing.
Building Solid Relationships Using The Power Of Words
We may not be aware of it; but the words we utter daily may have different interpretations, even if you think that they mean the same thing.
How To Memorize Anything. Part 1) Napoleon's Secret Method For Memorizing Names
What was the name of that beautiful girl? Her soft lips spoke the name only hours ago; today, you are totally clueless.
Meditation - Easy Tools For Success
Do you want to learn how to meditate? Have you tried to meditate but you keep falling asleep? Or you're not sure you are doing it right? Do you keep thinking about other things while you are trying to "clear your mind"?
The Name You Give Your Child
Circulating the Internet not long ago was a wonderful piece on children’s definitions of love. One child said, “I know someone loves me when my name feels safe in their mouth.” There’s nothing sweeter than to hear our name in love. Naming your child is one of the first important acts you perform for them. Naming things gives us a sense of mastery. Remember the Creation story in the Bible? It’s all about naming things, and about creating order out of chaos. To be named gives us a sense of ...
5 Steps to Achieving your Vision
What do you envision for yourself? We each have the ability to manifest our visions; it is a matter of intention, focus, desire, receptivity and manifestation. Each of these 5 steps requires you to be open and receptive to the outcome.
Anger and the American Family: 3 Steps to Diffuse Family by Changing Your Inner Conversations
Case #1: Jeanette and Tom had been married 15 years. Wanting to surprise him for his birthday, Jeanette, with her own money, bought Tom a big-screen LCD television.
Telling Yourself The Truth
*Do you tell yourself both the positive and negative truth about your work day? *Do you remember what you did well at work? *Do you keep a record of tasks that will support a good work evaluation? *Do you keep track of your successes? *Do you take the time to tell others the truth? *Do those that you supervise know when they’ve done a well? *Do they know when and where they need to improve? *Or do you relive only the worst moments of your work ...
Speech Impediments, How They Affect Our Lives
There are many types of speech impediment and they all affect a persons life in different ways. For the purpose of this article, I am going to concentrate on how stuttering/stammering can disrupt and even ruin a persons life and how at times it makes us accept second best.
Don't Be A Member Of The I'm Always Right Club
Because we're right in our own minds doesn't mean others are wrong - One of the things I find myself having occasionally deal with in my own life is my membership in the "My way's right club!". It's not as though this is something I necessarily wished upon myself, it's just something that over time developed as a part of my life.
Mindfulness and Work: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
One of the beauties of mindfulness is that it invites you to appreciate what you have all around you.
Ten Ways You Can Use Self Development To Become A High Flyer At Work
Some people work at their jobs year in and year out, but they never put in any effort to stand out from the crowd, or distinguish themselves from delivering beyond what is routinely required of them. Zig Ziglar in his book - Over The Top - wrote about employees who spend 5 years on a job but do not have five years experience. Such people, Zig says, fail to become meaningful specifics in their workplaces. As a result, no one ever really reckons with them in the workplace. Sad, but true.
6 Tips for Everyday Social Skills with ADHD
Social situations may be very difficult for some people with ADHD (Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder). They don't seem to have the type of antenna which picks up the nuances and undertones of social interactions. They often are not aware of how other people are feeling or how they appear to others.
Are You Lacking Self Discipline? Part 2
As a man practises self-control he approximates more and more to this inward reality, and is less and less swayed by passion and grief, pleasure and pain, and lives a steadfast and virtuous life, manifesting manly strength and fortitude. The restraining of the passions, however, is merely the initial stage in self-discipline, and is immediately followed by the process of Purification. By this a man so purifies himself as to take passion out of the heart
How to Make Yourself UNRETRENCHABLE!
“All successful employers are stalking people who will do the unusual, people who think, people who attract attention by performing more than is expected of them." -- Charles M. Schwab
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in a single octave, the root on the bottom, the third in the middle, and the fifth on the top.
Help For Stuttering
For people who have fluent speech, it is hard to imagine what it must be like for people who stutter.
White Sun What is Tomorrow?
The reality of tomorrow remains a mystery to us. Children often dream of the future. They speculate happily about what they will be when they grow up. Old people, on the other hand, tend to live in the past, weaving daydreams out of their memories of people, places and events from long ago. So often, their conversations begin with 'When I was young.....or When your mother was just a girl...' as if they would like to turn back time. Turn back the clock and replay these events, can it ...