Self-Improvement Articles
181: When the Universe Frowns Upon You Can You Smile Back
Everyday, we confront unexpected events in our lives, many of which throw us into a spin. An important relationship goes south, we fail a test, we get a speeding ticket, we lose our job. The universe seems to frown on us and all is not well.
In an HBO film called Everyday People, written and directed by Jim McCay, Arthur, the manager of a Brookl
182: Youth Baseball Coaching Rules and Regulations
The following article is an excerpt from the free online course "Learning to Coach Youth Baseball".
When you get the job as a new coach, it is important that you meet the league director. You might have already met the league director as he or she may have been the person that hired you. If this is not the case, I recommend you set up a meetin
183: 12 Steps for Overcoming Procrastination and Reach for Success
Avoidance, procrastination, overwhelmed, perfectionism are all the daggers in the heart of efficiency. Use the following tips to overcome procrastination in your life.
1. Write it down, Write it down. There are many details that you have to remember in any given day, why should you try to keep it all in your memory? At the very moment that you
184: Are You Ready to Take Action Today
It may seem obvious, but nothing ever gets done if we don't take action. We know this instinctively, and yet many of us hem and haw about making a move. The reason we don't take action is that we are procrastinators. But why do we put off taking action? And more importantly, what can we do to reverse the trend?
Procrastination can be caused by s
185: Does Speed Reading Take The Joy Out Of Reading
A common enough remark is that speed reading takes the joy out of reading. However, is this entirely fair? Would it not be fairer to say that being able to speed read actually increases the joy of reading? To answer this, we need to look at some of the reasons why we are speed reading in the first place!
It should always be in the forefront o
186: Don t Wait Celebrate
We usually give ourselves permission to celebrate our fondest victory after we have achieved it. This is a perfectly logical and sensible way to behave--but it is all wrong!
The proof of the absurdity of this sequence is that your victories are probably few and far between and only the result of the most heroic effort.
Gedanken is a German w
187: Get Your Past Out of Your Future
When we talk about self improvement, we often talk about mastery of success. But if success comes at a high emotional toll, it can often turn into a failure. In our life we usually either live in the future, always thinking of things to come, or in the past, where our memories hunt us, day after day. It is very rare that we put all our energy in
188: How To Successfully Overcome Adversity
Unfortunately adversity is something which every single one of us has to go through at some point in our lives. It can hold us back, it can damage our motivation and it can basically feel like we are stuck in a terrible situation with no way out.
However there is a way out and there is a way to overcome adversity; you just have to understand th
189: Hypnosis And Hypnotherapy Share Related Differences
Many do not understand the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy, as well as the difference in educational needs between the two fields. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy, while closely related fields, in today's treatment market, play two related, yet different roles.
Attempts today to modify certain behaviors through hypnosis is blurring the li
190: I Overcame My Fear Of Rejection
Several years ago, I worked with a very handsome guy whom I was attracted too. We flirted with each other quite frequently around the workplace. But, we both knew that it would not go any further because we worked together and relationships do not always work out when you work at the same firm.
Eventually, I left the firm. I decided that I
191: Overcoming Your Fears Anxieties and Depression
When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy to feel that things will not get any better. As a result, here are some techniques a person can use to help manage their fears and anxieties.
Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make you feel fearful or de
192: Self Improvement MotivationUnlock the Good Life
Have you ever taken a long, hard look at your life and felt depressed when you thought about things that it lacked? Chances are, you have. No one has a perfect life. There are countless and constant ways in which a person can improve. Self-improvement motivation comes from a place inside each of us that desires to be a better person. There are seve
193: The Most Important Things I Learned In Life I Learned In The Boxing Ring Part 1
It feels a little strange talking about my illustrious fighting career, as I'm no longer fighting. I have retired. My excuse is that I've turned 35, which is rather a good excuse, as you're not legally allowed to fight in NSW once you turn 35. I could complain about the 'ageism' involved in this, but to tell you the truth I'm quite glad. It's not o
194: The Secret of Finding Your Way With Gratitude
In the stormy waves of life, it is easy to get lost. Car accidents, sudden break-ups in friendships and in love, the loss of a job or a contract- all these things create an insecurity in life and questions about, if indeed, we are connected to a Higher Reality. How do we deal with such a problem? How do we get out of the subterranean, semi-conscio
195: The To Do and Did It Lists
The To Do List is certainly one of the most popular stay-on-your priorities approach for reducing stress and using time effectively. Recently I was asked in an interview: Does the To Do List really work? My immediate response was: yes and no. Yes, it works for some people; no, it does not work for everyone. Yes, it works sometimes; no, it does not
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