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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What is anger and when does it appear? Anger comes out as a response to feelings of dissatisfaction, frustration, and unhappiness, which usually arise when we dislike a person, a certain object, or a situation. It usually appears when we are unable to fulfill our wishes and desires or when …
Nowadays, there is a growing interest in self growth and self improvement techniques. There is a growing number of books, articles, and websites dealing with these topics. It seems that people are turning within them, to find the solution to their problems. They seek knowledge, techniques, workshops, lectures, and teachers, …
If I could offer you a magic potion that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic, and more productive and tell you that potion would cost nothing and require very little effort, would you be interested? Let me ask the question differently. If this potion existed, would you want some? …
Procrastinators delay until the day after tomorrow what they know they should have done the day before yesterday. What Does Procrastination Look Like? We all put off working on unpleasant or tedious tasks from time to time. Washing the car, taking out garbage, cleaning windows, or making stressful phone calls …
12 Everyday Acts of Courage How to create courage in everyday life? Here are 12 ways to do so. 1. The Courage to Take Responsibility Whilst you can’t always control your circumstances you can always choose how you will respond to them. No matter what challenges you face you have …
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 …
Emily Bazelon, Yale research fellow and journalist, defines bullying as: “physical or verbal abuse that occurs repeatedly and involves a power imbalance. In other words, it’s one kid using social power or physical strength to dominate another in a way that really makes the target miserable.” But that’s in relation …
Everything boils down to choices. It’s one of the few shared experiences among humans. All of us make decisions. We all live with the results of the decisions we make. We also live with the results of the decisions that others make. Ultimately, we have control only over the decisions …
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 …