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The simple answer to the question “What is effective communication?” is: It’s what gets you the result you want. So it depends on the situation, the method of communication (face-to-face, over the phone or written for example), and what the result is that you want. Effective communication in asking someone…
Most of us are generally unaware of what we look like when interacting with others, so here are 3 of the top body language tips that will help you to put across the image you want to give. I remember going to a performance of a play a friend of…
Dear Readers,
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to “be and/or have it all?” No, I am not talking about having good looks or material things (sometimes these are not a matter of choice or opportunity but a matter of heredity or a good trust fund; plus, truly…
A few years ago I happened upon a book by James Allen called “As a Man Thinketh”. It’s a very short book (only 18 pages), written around 1902, but apart from Eckhart Tolle’s ‘Power of Now’ it would have to be one of the most important books that I have…
Confidence affects not only the way we feel and the way others see us, it also affects our decisions, so learning how to improve confidence can change your life by changing your choices. Confident people are more likely to make decisions that benefit them, than those who lack confidence, they’re…
*warning to readers*
Due to some graphic content of the following story/article readers discretion is strongly advised
Please know that this is NOT a made up story this is true.
Based on real facts not fiction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Troubled Woman
As I stood there looking down at this girl who…
Athletes today are becoming more and more gifted. With all the scientific studying going on to improve athletic performance it is really easy to make sure you are doing everything right to increase maximum gains quickly. Speed exercises, Speed and Agility drills, weight lifting, conditioning are all a very important…
Technology has made life so much more convenient in so many ways, but its effect on our written communication skills depends on the individual. It’s great to be able to get a text message to someone in record time using the new short-hand of a single letter or digit representing…
So we all know that it’s good to listen, but do you know why effective listening can make the difference between getting your way and not getting what you want? There are two main reasons – two very specific and powerful benefits you can gain if you practice listening effectively.…
I’m going to share with you a very simple exercise to improve communication skills for speaking with people in person – without embarrassment. This is a way of improving your ability to communicate face-to-face with someone, without practicing on a real person until you feel completely ready and comfortable. It…
The subconscious mind is the most powerful tool (and weapon) you have, and learning to use subconscious mind power to achieve your goals can mean the difference between success and failure in many aspects of your life. It can affect everything from physical health to financial status; from personal relationships…
KISS – ‘keep it simple and straightforward’ or ‘keep it simple, stupid!’ as you prefer... I remember I learned to apply this principle in solving management problems. But it is valid for a lot of other things, like communicating with people and day to day life issues.
Lately, we feel…
After spending the past 7 years of my life working in the rental and retail industry, I suddenly find myself jobless. I was fired from my position of Assistant Manager and have mixed emotion to the timing of it, but also feel this could be a personal calling for me.…
First of all, you never lose everything. You can lose a part of what had been your life before; let’s say you lost the house you lived in, or a marriage, or a relationship, or someone loved, or a big amount of money, or a promotion, or a job, or…
There are so many people throughout the world who are completely and totally dissatisfied with life. Most of the time, people are unhappy because they are lacking; either we don’t have enough money, love, friends, time etc. We never really stop to ask ourselves why or better yet “what can…
When you take on self improvement classes, it has been noticed that the best and the most enormous lesson you will get out of it is to be in a position of being able to manage the situations life might put you under. This will be possible through some forces…
Every once in a while, I think to myself, “If I had known then what I know now, I would have…”. I had plenty of these moments in college. For example, I chose several majors that did not work out for me. If I had taken the time to examine…
If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you have asked yourself “How did my life get to this point” and more importantly “how do I change my life today” Life can often be difficult, particularly after we are criticized, judged or rejected by others. Life is filled with situations contributing…
Lose Weight Logically
Fairly often you will hear the phrase critical thinking or critical reasoning thrown around, usually in reference to education or intelligence, or lack of. What exactly is critical thinking and reasoning and what is its value?
The best and shortest explanation is the ability to deconstruct an…
“Listen to me!” your unconscious mind is saying. “Listen to me!”
I liken this to the little voice in my head that can be discredited often for baseless chatter or self talk. Background noise. Just thoughts everyone has.
“Remember that experience that caused you so much anger?” your unconscious mind…
Sally and Joanne were two very good friends. They were both very hardworking and determined to get ahead. They shared many similar traits. Among the most profound was that Sally was interested in improving herself. Joanne too was interested but she would never detour from old fashioned methods such as…
You do not need a doctor. Your body has the capacity to heal itself. When you have a bruise do you rush to the doctor? When I was young I used to hurt myself frequently but never saw the doctor. I just let it be and the wound healed itself.…
No one likes to be accused of something whether they are doing it or did it. It is very unfair to always think someone is doing something wrong or they are out to hurt you. There are a few good honest people left out there in the world. I think…
Have you ever gone into a haunted house? Like a really scary one? The kind that make you not want to take another step forward because you don’t know what’s around the next bend? You’d rather turn and run through the areas that you’ve already gone through because you know…
"How can Reiki Healing help me?"
Stress, depressions are one of the causes of terrible illnesses. Reiki Healing can help you. are you wondering why this could help? By the use of Reiki treatment, it balances your every level, it can give you refreshed feeling, comfort, renewed and a subjective…
“A good character is the most precious gift in life.” – Ptah Hotep Live a more meaningful life through developing your character.
One’s character is uniquely their own and is revealed by how one responds to given circumstances. Work on constantly refining character through consistent effort. Don’t strive to be…
How to you know how tough you are until you’re faced with difficult circumstances and find yourself having to pull on your inner resources? Developing mental toughness so that you’re able to cope with the unexpected in different contexts is key to achieving the goals you set in life and…
The First Nations people designate a person to be a Vision Keeper - one who hangs onto the vision of the people and holds it before the people even when things distract. Visioning is a gift, but I believe that the gift is available to all who will acknowledge it.…
Everything we perceive with our five senses represents our truth. That’s the way we see the reality, our own way. For us it is the truth.
Absolute truth doesn’t exist. Each of us has his/her own truth in which we believe. What is evident for you might not be evident…
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