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When the time is right!
When is the time right? Is right now, this minute? In a few more minutes maybe, or has the right time already passed by? How will you know when the right time is? Perhaps you'll get a letter; maybe a text message or an email. Okay, enough of this beating about the bush
Continue reading...How highly do you value yourself?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
When I first went into business in 2003 and I had to decide how much I was going to charge; an hourly rate or a day rate and how much. These were just a few of the questions I had to ask myself. I had no idea how much I had to charge; I had never done this before.
Continue reading...Rocky Road
Sunday, February 28, 2010
If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, you may be a lover of Rocky Road crunch bars. They are a tasty chocolate bar and a favourite of the sweet tooth gang. Whilst I wouldn't say I have a sweet tooth, I am partial to the odd cake or chocolate sweet. I am also very fortunate because I have a partner who's a very good cook and loves baking for the family.
Continue reading...The importance of clear communication
Thursday, February 25, 2010
When you're communicating with others, are you aware of how your message is being taken or its level of understanding? History is littered with examples of where poorly communicated messages have been mis-interpreted; resulting in the outcome not being met.
Continue reading...Gratitude – What are you grateful for?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
How grateful are you for the things you have in your life? Out of interest, what are the things you show gratitude for? Maybe it's your 4/5 bedroom detached house, your 4x4 car, the latest 10% pay rise you've received, your wardrobe full of the latest designer clothes, the two holidays you are able to take each year.
Continue reading...How fussy are you about things in life?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Do you know someone who thinks that any opportunity is generally never good enough for them? Are you constantly saying to yourself "I'm not doing that!" when confronted with a potential opportunity that could open up some doors for you?
Continue reading...Self Esteem
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Whilst the definition of self esteem varies a great deal from source to source, the general consensus is that it is a self estimation of your own worth; how you see yourself and fit into the bigger picture. Self esteem is a very powerful thing and can be the root cause of your success or failure;
Continue reading...Integrity
Friday, February 5, 2010
Integrity is something, I'm always interested in talking about, writing about or discussing. So it came as no surprise to me when I felt the urge to write a blog about the subject. I've heard a number of people speak on the subject; more recently I've been asked questions about it from blog readers, what my thoughts were on integrity.
Continue reading...Learn something new
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
On this blog, I have written a number of times about how continuing your learning, is an important ingredient in the recipe of your personal development training. I have recently been 'walking my talk' and I've completed an online blog optimisation course.
Continue reading...Create a Mastermind team
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The power of the human mind is without doubt one of the most under used features you have available to you. The energy available from one human mind is remarkable; the energy is a result of the knowledge the mind has gained. If knowledge is the fuel our our mental energy, how or where do we acquire knowledge in order to raise our mind's energy levels?
Continue reading...Continue your learning
Monday, January 18, 2010
The power of your mind is without doubt one of the most under recognised resources you have available to you; by continuing to build on your knowledge bank you are agreeing to improve your potential and open up your opportunities for further successes. You may wish to read an earlier post about this subject; "21 ways to boost your personal development".
Continue reading...Learn to listen
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Listening is a skill we all have; however it is not a skill that is used to the best of our ability or to the benefit of all concerned? Everyday of our lives we listen to people engaged in conversation; either one to one or in groups. At times we are involved in the dialogue of those conversations but are we understanding and truly following the thread of what is being said.
Continue reading...Achieving goals
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Goals are a much talked about subject; in particular at this time of year, whether on a personal level or otherwise your discussions will be concentrated on wrestling with your New Year resolutions. In your work situation; they'll more than likely be discussed at your company appraisal. Where ever you are discussing them; there is still the age old problem of why they are not being accomplished.
Continue reading...Re-solution to those New Year Resolutions
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The Christmas festivities are all but finished as we begin our preparation for the New Year. The New Year is a great time to meet up with family and friends to celebrate and 'welcome' the forthcoming year; it is seen as a time for a new beginning, a time to make changes.
Continue reading...Learn to be bored!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
With the festive period now in full flow, the food, presents, drink, fun and games plus any other added extras you'll be just about ready for returning to your normal daily routine. How do you feel about all the added pressure; all the extra duties at this time of year? Do you take it all in your stride or does it ruffle your feathers and make you feel uneasy, irritable and bad tempered?
Continue reading...Goal setting tools
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Goal setting has become an important part of our lives as part of the New Thought and Life Coaching agendas. It is said within these arenas that the process is important; if you're wanting to achieve the life you want, however just as important is being able to set goals.
Continue reading...6 steps to getting over your barriers to success
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
How often are you faced with what seems like an impossible feat to accomplishing a task and achieving your goal? They are so frustrating and annoying; and what do you think when they occur, "this is the least thing I need right now", or something similar.
Continue reading...Achieving Peak Performance
Saturday, December 12, 2009
How do your performances measure up to your expectations or those of others? Are they as expected or do they fall some way short? How do you feel both emotionally and physically when you have finished a performance?
Continue reading...5 steps to improved self confidence
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Self confidence is something we all seek and to have it in great abundance; some people are more successful than others and some manage it, seemingly without too much effort. So why the discrepancies when we are all basically come from the same mould.
Continue reading...Awareness and Responsibility
Monday, December 7, 2009
What part does awareness and responsibility play in your life? What is the importance of having more or less of each of them in your life? What is the effect of becoming more aware and more responsible?
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- Rocky Road
- Create a Mastermind team
- Learn to listen
- Bring in the changes
- 6 steps to getting over your barriers to success
- Achieving Peak Performance
- Awareness and Responsibility
- 10 ways to develop independent thought
- Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- Do you know your own strengths?
- Forgiveness
- How highly do you value yourself?
- It's only skin deep
- A place for everything and everything in its place
- How fussy are you about things in life?
- 5 Ways to Set Goals that Really Matter
- Love - What's it all about?
- Gratitude - What are you grateful for?
- The importance of clear communication
- Self Esteem
- Paul: Sam,Thank you for your comment, it's great to see you here.It's great to read about your experiences with your personal develo...
- Sam's Web Guide: Great post Paul.Anyone who wants to conquer fears, build self esteem or improve confidence need to first be convinced within themselves of the...
- Paul: Ben,No need to be sorry, your always welcome here. Just to say hello when you can.RegardsPaul...
- Ben Lumley: Sorry it took me so long to get here Paul - been a crazy week...
- Paul: Ben,Thanks for adding to the conversation, it's great to see you here.I agree with what you say; by wiping away the superficial ma...
- Ben Lumley: Great post Paul. Once you realise that cosmetic and materialistic beauty is literally only skin deal and always completely superficial then yo...
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