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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…
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…
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…
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…
January 14, 2016: On January 1st millions of people made a pledge to themselves and others in the form of a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, stop smoking, get organized or a list of other things. So what has happened?
It is the middle of January about half of…
During our school years, we get knowledge and develop skills. We go through exams and tests to demonstrate that we assimilated the required information and finally we get our diploma.
But not always the most appreciated graduates are the most successful in life. They are very good in accumulating information,…
I, and only me, could assert from my comfortability: yes, he has a hellish sort of life.
A mother who's a real grief of the human condition. Helpless and perhaps selfish because of the urgency demanded to her body by the abyss of alcohol.
Distorted her face, almost without a…
We all go through periods in our life when the going gets really tough and where there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Our problems could be financial, with our relationships, with our jobs, with our health …. There is no limit to what can…
You can make huge strides to a better physical and mental well being by following through on some small resolutions. And if you know that you want to improve on say your health and lifestyle, you most definitely can be on your way if you follow these 7 steps to…
Today, I came across this quote in Twitter.It’s your successes that define your right path. Listen to them and they’ll tell you what you’re good at.It was placed there by someone called lizstrauss – Not sure if it is her quote or not. Whichever way, it got me to thinking…
I recently wrote an article on volunteering. In researching the subject I came across the Senior Corps. I did not recall ever hearing about the Senior Corps and wondered how something can be around for such a long time and I knew nothing about it.
The Senior Corps is comprised…
Everybody goes through a mid-life crisis… everyone. Regardless of whether you’re male or female, the haunting specter of inadequacy and wanting to recapture the glory of your lost youth rears its ugly head in your 40s. Being male, I can only speak with any certainty about how it affects members…
If you have read some of my other articles, you may know that one of my favourite television programmes is The Biggest Loser where individuals or couples or families (depending on the season) go through the most gruelling training and compete against each other to see who can lose the…
(ding...ding...) ROUND TWO!
Commentator 2: Contrary to what many people believe Bill about what The Spirit can do for them, every person I've talked to about letting him into their lives said it is the best thing they ever done for themselves.
Commentator 1: Solid left jab from The Flesh…
What comes into your mind when you think of “infinite abundance”? Maybe it’s a pile of cash or a table creaking under the weight of food. Perhaps it’s a gloriously free weekend with no responsibilities. Abundance means different things to everyone. It’s sometimes considered a selfish thing to want in…
Many people dream of living in a home with a patio, lawn and garden. However, it is not easy because where because of the hefty taxes that you would have to play. Yet it is precisely for this reason that owners of such landed property are envied. So if you…
“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…
You, like many people, are very likely looking forward to summer vacation. You will get to go home, take a break from school, and think about something other than school work. What are your plans this summer? You might be planning on shopping at the mall with your best friend.…
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