Self Improvement and Personal Development
Articles on self-improvement and personal development, and on how to improve yourself and your habits.
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Do you sometimes feel sorry for yourself and get into a bad mood? Do you wish you knew how to stop feeling sorry for yourself? Sometimes, what you plan or expect does not work as desired. Sometimes, you feel rejected. You might study and yet, get low grades. You work …
We often encounter little incidents that cause anger. If we could wait a moment before venting the anger, we can make it disappear. If we can become aware of these events, we can learn to control the anger and enjoy a more peaceful state of mind. Let’s begin with two …
“Curiosity is the engine of achievement”– Ken Robinson What Is Curiosity and What Does It Mean? Let’s start by explaining what curiosity is. How Does Curiosity Manifest? Curiosity can manifest in many ways, such as the desire to read gossip columns, watch reality TV shows, or learn about people and …
Why are some people impatient? Why do some people lose their patience quickly? Some people are more impatient than other people are. Some show impatience in certain situations, and others show it in different situations. There are various reasons why people are impatient. Knowing the reasons can help you deal …
Look around you, and you will discover that some people you encounter are aggressive. Some are almost always aggressive, while others display aggressiveness on certain occasions and situations. Do you sometimes wonder why people are aggressive instead of being tactful and considerate? Why are some of the people aggressive? Let’s …
Self-improvement and self-help books are non-fiction books, and therefore, you need to read them not as you read fiction, novels or stories, but differently. Often, when reading a good fiction book, we get completely absorbed in it, and might find it difficult to put down the book until we finish …
One of the most important goals for you and for everyone should to learn how to stop thinking negative thoughts. “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” – Willie Nelson “Make the decision and say, ‘I’m not letting that worry in. I’m done being …
“You cannot have a better tomorrow, if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.” – Charles Kettering – Most people don’t know how to let go of the past, as in the following story. After my twins were born, I went back to work and needed someone to help …
Almost everyone experiences fear of failure. This fear prevents you from taking action and trying, because you fear you might fail. What Is the Fear of Failure First and most important, both fear of failure and thoughts about success are just thoughts that run in your mind. Failure does not …
Some of us find it difficult to deal with frustration. Often, we do not know how to deal with it. We get frustrated when our plans do not work out, when our efforts do not bear fruit, or when we expect too much from ourselves but do not stand up …