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Humility and Knowledge

In order for personal growth to take place, you should be humble enough to recognize and accept that there are always areas where improvement is needed.

This sense of humility will create honest introspection that can make us more aware of the characteristics and behaviors we need to improve on.

This kind of humility puts ego aside, creating an open-mindedness to accept constructive criticism.

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Decluttering for success

When we are surrounded by clutter and disorganization in our lives it makes a first-class breeding ground for negativity, negativity is what gives rise feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem which blocks us in life and is the foundation for us being unsuccessful in what we choose to do. It is essential therefore if we want to succeed and make the most out of life that we declutter from time to time and remove any excess obstacles and belongings from our path, keeping our lives open and free flowing. Here are some simple points to remember to keep your home and life clutter free.

Have a goal

When looking around your home or desk have a goal in mind when decluttering, for example treat each room separately, and say to you “I aim to declutter this room by 25%”. If you start out with a clear goal in mind you will feel more in control, organized and feel you are accomplishing something. You should divide the clutter into three piles, those items you can sell, the ones which are trash and those that you wish to give to charity, starting out with a clear plan, and goal in mind makes decluttering your life so much easier. Read the rest of this entry »

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One of the the most important things about being a good problem solver is to give up the negative.

Solving Problems

You have to set about problem solving in a positive way or you will never get anywhere.

Often people approach a problem with their mind already made up that they will never solve it.

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Emotions & Personal Growth and Development

Take a little time to learn about how your emotions can have an effect on you and deter you from making progress in your personal development.
At what time you understand how the emotions work, you will appreciate the problems you battle and you will find it easier to relax.
It is necessary to understand your emotional responses and what causes them to heat up if you intend to improve your life. It takes effort, so get started now.

How emotions react:

Emotions react to negative stimulus or positive stimuli.
These stimuli develop from our environmental changes, personal relationships, and often act in accord to what you observe based on your perceptional views.
When the emotions are triggered, then it will cause a reaction.

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Do You Think You Can?

As we are all recovering from the the madness of the Festive Season and and the excitement of a New Year and a new decade I can across this poem that I would like to share with you.

If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you’d like to win, but think you can’t
It’s almost a cinch you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost,
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow’s will;
It’s all in the state of mind.

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Self improvement and success go hand in hand

First of all as we start a New Year I would first like to wish everyone “A Happy and Successful 2010″, and may all your goals and aspirations be achieved.

Now back to the message – self improvement, success and personal growth

How do you know if a person is willing to arrive at self improvement? This is a question with no clear answer. Its all up to the individual.

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Maintaining a Positive Attitude

As we are cumming to the end of a year and looking forward to a new year many people are using this time to start planning for how they think/want the New Year to go.

From a personal growth view it’s important to factor in the mental place where you are as you undertake this planning.

A positive attitude is essential to a healthy mental wellbeing.

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