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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Volunteer for selfish reasons? It seems like quite a contradiction. Of course the ultimate goal in volunteering is to help the cause or individuals you're volunteering for. It is very much a noble cause to reach out and help our neighbors with no intent on receiving back. But does that…
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.…
At some point in your life you may have made a bad decision, or mistake. It may have been minor, or severe, but either way it was a bad decision and you cannot change what happen. All you can do is try your best not to do it again. Hopefully…
Are you moving through life like you're in a dream? Do you feel like you're drifting along on a road to nowhere? When you're caught up in the daily hassles and struggles, it's easy to miss the big picture entirely.
Conscious living puts your life in focus. It increases your…
Sometimes old quilts are still our favorites. That’s because when we take them out, use them or look at them the patchwork triggers a memory.
This memory triggers an emotion.
The emotion evoked can cause us to feel happy, content, excited, or sometimes something not so nice, like sadness.
We…
Our perception of crises is negative despite they always have happy ending. It is true that crises always bring a lot of unpleasant things with them, but finally, when everything calms down the good outcomes become evident. Every cloud has its silver lining.
We can talk here not only about…
You may not realize it, but you possess all that you need to become successfull. There are several steps that you must take on your journey to success. First and foremost, you must ensure that you are in control of your life and your life isn’t in control of you.…
We are now living in a scientific age where people have become so educated that they want things proven. They want evidence and hard facts. Nobody relies on gumption or intuition anymore.
It is precisely for this reason that the medical profession can thrive and charge huge bucks. If you…
We all know what it is to give something value or to hold it valuable to ourselves. With something of value we care for it and protect it. This value is not necessarily monetary and is highly subjective to the individual.
With this is mind it’s easy to understand how…
When it comes to using the law of attraction, money is without a doubt the #1 thing that people try to bring into their lives. This is not a surprise as so many things in our lives rely on money. We need money to do pretty much anything in life,…
Expectations had been high in the British cycling camp, in the commentary box, the spectators who eagerly lined the route and many television viewers that team GB were all riding on such a high with two of the most successful and experienced road riders in the world Bradley Wiggins and…
Getting inspired brings a wave of joy in a person. In its presence, a person intensely desires to succeed and make advancements in life. Inspiration is known to be a unique key to the lock of success, which cannot ever be replaced. People often try to find their sources of…
I have been born in a family that have singing and musical talents. That was in former Soviet Union during years of persecution of Christians. At that time was almost impossibly to get musical education for Christians. All that was possible it was singing and playing guitar.
Despite such circumstances…
Shy bladder syndrome or paruresis is a social anxiety disorder that causes the individual to have overwhelming anxiety when faced with having to pee when others are around. This situation is usually only relevant in a public toilet setting. The individual is typically okay and has no problems passing urine…
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