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What is Personal Development? by Dr. Jennifer Howard- Listen To Your Own Inner Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA number of months ago I was speaking to someone who said that it was time for them to put a book together and to have it out before the end of the year. After having put this off for a number of years, this person knew that it was time for them to take action. When I heard this I just paid ...
Views: 7 - Are You As Curious As A Lamb? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was out walking the other day, I came across a load of lambs. Having said that, it might be more accurate to say that a lamb spotted me and after this, I saw the lamb and a number of other lambs. This lamb was looking at me through a fence and I even managed to take a few pictures. I ...
Views: 12 - The Life Hack That Can Help Entrepreneurs Grow Personally and Professionally - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Zac JohnsonIn the words of entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jim Rohn, “Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development, because success is something you attract by the person you become.” A regular and unflinchingly honest personal stock-taking is essential to help you ...
Views: 27 - Using All Promotion Opportunities Instagram Gives You - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Prince AbdulKarimNowadays, we live in a time when social media platforms are becoming the main sources of information and news regarding people we know or look up to. And as the number of followers grows each day, Instagram is slowly but surely climbing to the top. What does this mean for you? It’s quite ...
Views: 25 - Siblings: Why Don't Some Siblings Get On? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst there are people in the world who think about what it must be like to have a sibling, there are others who know exactly what it is like. However, even if someone does have at least one sibling, it doesn’t mean that they are best friends. They may talk to their sibling from time to ...
Views: 19 - Attracting Your Beloved - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Margaret PaulA 30-Day At-Home Course The next course will start on April 3rd, 2019 https://innerbonding.com/video/mp4/Beloved-Landing-page.mp4 This course is offered twice a year. Are you ready to find the love of your life? Attracting your Beloved: A 30-Day Home-Study Experience With Dr. ...
Views: 22 - How To Be Successful In Life - The Underlying Principles of Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Leon EdwardEveryone wants to achieve the highest level of success. However, reaching that desirable level of success is not as easy as most of us perceive. To be successful, you have to sacrifice and forego majority of life's pleasures. Below is a list of seven guaranteed ways to be successful in life. 1. ...
Views: 48 - Chest Pain: Can Chest Pain Be Caused By Trapped Grief? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to find that there is pain and tension in their chest, the first thing that could come to mind is that there is something wrong with their heart. It could also be a challenge for them to breath, which could mean that they will believe that there is something wrong with their lungs ...
Views: 53 - Critical Thinking: Was George Orwell A Prophet? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, George Orwell or 1984 is often mentioned when it comes to what is taking place in the world. The reason for this is that today’s world is becoming more oppressive as time goes by. In the book, he goes into great detail to illustrate what it is like to live under a totalitarian ...
Views: 33 - Stress Immunity? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from James MaloneIs it a good idea to remove as much as potential stress and frustration as we can from our children's lives as well as our own? A parallel can be drawn between the health of your immune system and the ability to manage stress that may surprise you. This morning I read an article entitled The ...
Views: 34 - Stress Immunity? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from James MaloneIs it a good idea to remove as much as potential stress and frustration as we can from our children's lives as well as our own? A parallel can be drawn between the health of your immune system and the ability to manage stress that may surprise you. This morning I read an article entitled The ...
Views: 50 - Critical Thinking: Is It A Surprise That The People Who Talk About Tolerance Are Often The Most Intolerant? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlong with the word diversity, tolerance is another word that is often mentioned by politicians and celebrities. It doesn’t stop there though as there are plenty of people who talk about how important is it to be tolerant. For example, if someone is at university or has been there, they ...
Views: 40 - Isolation: Why Do Some People Lose The Desire To Be Around Others? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that human beings are social creatures and this is something that is hard to deny. Not only do human beings need others in order to survive, they also need others in order to thrive. Still, this doesn’t mean that every human being on this planet will be able to accept this, ...
Views: 48 - Five Ways to Glean More Fulfillment From Your Work - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Courtney MyersWe’ve all heard the saying “If you have a job you truly love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” While that sentiment is true in many cases, it’s unfortunately not the reality for most people. In fact, surveys reveal that 52% of Americans are unhappy with their work. Even if you ...
Views: 36 - Needs: Do Some People's Childhoods Cause Them To Disconnect From Their Needs? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough it is part of the human experience to have needs, it doesn’t mean that every human being feels comfortable with their needs. Along with this, there are going to be people who are rarely, if ever, aware of what their needs are. Due to this, not everyone is going to have the same ...
Views: 32 - You Just Need To Embrace Your True-Self! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFollowing on from the other articles that I wrote on this theme, I wanted to cover another subject that is often spoken about. So, just as someone can be told that ‘they just need to love themselves’, for instance, they can also be told that they just need to embrace their true-self. When ...
Views: 49 - How to Handle a Changing Company Culture - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Dr Rick GoodmanEven if you’ve never taken the time to articulate your company culture, you probably have some feeling of what it is. When you go to work each day, you have some general sense of what the team values, what it takes seriously, what it pursues—and what it doesn’t. There can be comfort in ...
Views: 48 - The Healing Paradox - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago, I remember reading something that said that the more we want to change, the harder it is to change. This was the last thing I wanted to hear as I wasn’t in a good way; it also didn’t make sense. I desperately wanted my life to change; this was something that felt like ...
Views: 88 - Are You Concerned About Achieving Success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Elinor StutzIn the early days of my career, I wondered how others were achieving success. I realized that observation and dedication to learning that includes continued trial and error will empower your effort. My brief 3-Step System for Achieving Success: 1. Write out your vision and plan for going ...
Views: 45 - People in Projects - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergOn this beautiful day, let us try to understand what project management really is. Some definitions: Project management, then, is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling ...
Views: 35 - Project Management 102 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergYou should already know that you have a project and you can do some planning to get things done – From the previous post – Project Management 101. Now moving swiftly along… There are many standards and approaches available to manage projects: (From Wikipedia) APPROACHES 1. Phased ...
Views: 54 - Project Management – 101 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergOk, so someone that you know knows someone that did a project once and you have just inherited something that everybody calls a project… What do you do, where do you start? This post is aimed at addressing the most basic elements of project management. These topics are: What is a ...
Views: 36 - Avoidance Mode: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Be In Avoidance Mode? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf the time had come for someone to make a big decision, what they may find is that they end up following their heart. In other words, they will go with what they feel called to do as opposed to doing something out of fear. This could typically be how they operate during their day-to-day ...
Views: 55 - Things You Never Knew You Could Do with Google Search - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Mark JohnIntroduction Being able to manage your online reputation means that you have to know an awful lot about the Google Search engine and how it works. Over the years, we have figured out many things with the Google Search engine and have found some really neat things that it can do. Most people ...
Views: 47 - Why Project Management? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Anton van den BergHave you noticed how everyone is getting busier and busier? Every year seems shorter than the last, days are packed with activities and tasks to the brim, and then the stress hits... If I could show you how to start winning in both your personal life and profession in just a few simple steps ...
Views: 55 - Critical Chinking: Does The Education System Turn People Into Narcissists? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, there were only a small percentage of people who went to university and only a few subjects were taught. Nowadays, it is often a case of who hasn’t been and numerous subjects are now taught at these institutions. One way of looking at this would be to say that it is a good thing ...
Views: 43 - Five Top Tips For Personal Branding - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Mary JamesPersonal branding is just how you represent on your own to the world. It is just how others in fact see you, not always exactly how you might wish to stumble upon. One can create a positive brand photo as an effective business owner, yet one can also encounter as a criminal-a negative brand ...
Views: 48 - Critical Thinking: Does The Sexualised Western World Make It Hard For Men To Focus? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that is likely to stand out for someone who has lived in the western world for at least fifty years, is how sexualised it has become. The reason it will stand out so clearly for someone like this is because they would have been around before it was this way. They will be able to ...
Views: 47 - Critical Thinking: Is It Wrong For A Man To Approach A Woman? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a brand released a short film a little while ago focusing on ‘Toxic masculinity’, a lot was said about how it demonized men in general. One part of the short film that stood out for a lot of people was where men were lined up in front of BBQs, with this being a clear example of men who had ...
Views: 55 - A Moment in Time, an Excerpt from "Being Here…Too, Short Stories of Modern Day Enlightenment," by Ariel and Shya Kane - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Ariel and Shya KaneMy brother Brian was born a year and a half after I was. My mom told me that when she brought him home from the hospital, I thought he was a gift for me. When we were growing up, Brian seemed to know how to do everything without any help or training. I’d ask him, “How do you know that?” I was ...
Views: 79 - Life Is In the Blintzes, an Excerpt from "Being Here…Too, Short Stories of Modern Day Enlightenment," by Ariel and Shya Kane - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Ariel and Shya KaneWhen my maternal grandmother, Dora, was a child, she came to America from a tiny village in Eastern Europe. One of my fondest memories of her was that she made amazing blintzes, thin crepe-like pancakes filled with savory cheese. When I was a little boy I’d visit her in the Bronx in New York ...
Views: 59 - Taming Our Terrible Twin Within - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from William CottringerTaming Our Terrible Twin Within By Bill Cottringer “I have noticed that even people who claim that everything is predetermined and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.” ~Stephen Hawking. We are all on a mission to become our best selves and to help ...
Views: 69 - Critical Thinking: Can Black And White Thinking Stop Someone From Being Able To Think Clearly? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to painting a picture of nature, the more colours that someone has the more detail there will be in what they create. If they only had two colours, they wouldn’t have the same freedom to express themselves. In the same way, if someone is able to see that life is made up of many ...
Views: 54 - How can I stop comparing myself to others including my friends to live a happier and healthier life? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanQuestioner's Background: I think they're all cool, funny, successful, confident and I’m not. I love what I'm doing, and I believe in my goals, but I think I can't make myself and my goals seem interesting to people. Sometimes I get sad when people praise others. It's like I want all the ...
Views: 49 - How A Good Teaching Method Can Impact A Specially-Abled Kid? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Calida JenkinsTeachers are the building blocks to any society. They develop and form the basis of society. They imbibe the positive characteristics and discipline in the students, who go on to become the makers of a better environment. Teachers do not become great in one day. It requires skill and ...
Views: 55 - Self-Development: Can Someone Look Outside For Answers If They Are Out Of Touch With Their Body? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for people to buy self-help books, with the hope that they will provide them with the answers that they are looking for. Perhaps they lack direction and/or they may not know how to behave in a relationship. But while this will be as far as it will go for some ...
Views: 49 - Critical Thinking: Is The Liberal Media ‘Good’ And The Gutter Press ‘Bad’? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn a number of countries around the world there are media channels that are often seen as being purveyors of the truth, while there are other media channels that are often seen as being peddlers of lies. Consequently someone can pay attention to certain sources and believe that they are being ...
Views: 85 - How to make your boss happy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Denise DudleyMy Best Career Tip? Keep Your Boss Happy! I’ve been a professional trainer for most of my career, and I can give literally dozens of career tips off the top of my head that are proven and practical—and can be put into practice by just about anyone. But there’s one simple tip that works better ...
Views: 133 - Kicking Your Way Out of the Box!! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerSometimes, the life of a "mature person" must be completely shaken, shifted and reshuffled to bring them to where they were meant to be in the first place! Some events are beyond our control that make those shifts necessary: losing a job, children moving back home, a health crisis or death of a ...
Views: 88 - Critical Thinking: Does The Government Create Problems To Justify Its Own Existence? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt can be normal for one to assume that the government is there to make their life easier. Whether it relates to their own safety, happiness or health, this entity is there to make sure that they are looked after. Thus, even if one is not religious, they will have something out there that is ...
Views: 67 - Self-Doubt & Fear of Self-Promotion—How It’s Hurting You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Virginia MurphyMany people struggle with the idea of promoting themselves. I am no exception. The thought of boasting about my skills or accomplishments makes my stomach churn. But I can tell you that keeping a low profile and hoping your boss will approach you one day with a huge promotion and big, fat ...
Views: 119 - How to Write a Dissertation Proposal - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Jessica WillsonA Dissertation Proposal is like a road map for your final dissertation, it tells you what, when and how you need to do things throughout. It guides you in every step of the way to writing a decent thesis such as it outlines the methodology you need to carry the research so that you can maintain ...
Views: 96 - How To Build a Website for Startups why Agile is not Satisfactory for App Development - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from Ibrahim CompanyIn a world where technical innovation transforms themselves every three years, there is always something new which makes it possible to make start-up Web Development more efficiently and cost-effectively. From a technical perspective, there are many technologies innovation to speed up ...
Views: 85 - Stomach Problems: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Stomach Problems? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone experiences pain in an area of their body, it can make it hard for them to be in the present moment. Their attention can end up being consumed by this area of their body. If they are able to bring their attention away from this part of their body, they may find that it is ...
Views: 79 - Top website Design and development Guidelines for 2019 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2019 from Amit AgrawalIn today’s age, it can get really important to have a website for your brand. No matter what the business or service is, it is very important to have a dedicated website for your services. There are some things which can be really important to keep in mind for Custom Web Development ...
Views: 136 - Femininity: What Can Happen When A Man Rejects His Feminine Nature? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA lot has been said recently about the attack on masculinity and even about how men in general are being undermined. When it comes to masculinity, it is often made out that men are the only ones who have this element, which is then why men end up being seen as bad. This is, of course, not ...
Views: 100 - Creativity: Does The Modern-Day World Make It Hard For Someone To Be Creative? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment one wakes up, their senses can be end up being bombarded with stimuli. This is something that can take place if they look at their Smartphone shortly after they wake up. Their mind can end up being stuffed with information that is both useful and useless. After this, they may ...
Views: 77 - Critical Thinking: Does The 'I'm Offended' Response Show How Narcissistic The Western World Has Become? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, the mainstream media routinely covers instances where someone has been offended by something. At times, what has taken place can receive a fair amount of attention, and, at other times, it can receive a small amount of attention. But, while this source typically covers instances ...
Views: 95 - Simple Ways to Increase Your Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Lisa RayPractice: - As we all know “Practice makes a man perfect”. The more you practice, the more you can increase your ability to attract more people’s attention to your presentation. While practicing, you get to know all the errors or all the exact moments you are faltering. If it is known to you ...
Views: 103(1 vote) - Retirement: Will Someone Need To Create A New Identity If They Have Retired? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has a full time job, it is likely to mean that it is a big part of their life. In fact, what they do for a living could be their whole life, meaning that it will be more than just something they do for a certain amount of hours each week. What they could find is that what they ...
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