A good friend recently suggested one of his best-loved self-help books to me – it was the most recent in a growing list of recommended reading. In chatting with him, I enquired as to how he was finding putting into practice his learning from all his reading. It emerged from our conversation that, in fact, [...]
Changing Your Life: It’s Down To You
June 11th, 2010 · No Comments
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Personal Development – How To Define Success
May 14th, 2010 · No Comments
It’s obvious, success means different things to different people – their particular objectives are unique to them alone, their loved ones and their circumstances. Unfortunately however, more often than not, definitions of success are based on the norms of the society in which we find ourselves – we look to the achievements of society’s apparently [...]
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Your Mental Energy And The Plague Of Worry
May 13th, 2010 · No Comments
It appears that we are built to worry – it appears to be an integral part of our hard-wiring – it’s a major hurdle on our path to personal development. And, if we can’t find something to worry about, we’ll create something. Some time back I had a client telephone me to say “Now I’m [...]
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Personal Development: Waiting For Pennies To Drop
April 25th, 2010 · No Comments
There’s an old saying that even the greatest journey starts with the tiniest of steps – or words to that effect! And, certainly, so it is with the very personal journey that some describe as Personal Growth. But the challenge in life is not just to start a journey, but to keep going. Research points [...]
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Success Strategies : The Right Way To Deal With Change
February 6th, 2010 · No Comments
The issue with change is not so much what we think of change, but rather how we respond to it. In all honesty, there are probably few words that throw up such a kaleidoscope of emotions and differing interpretations for us. On the one hand, change is exciting. We all wish our lives to be [...]
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Secrets Of Success : Take Responsibility And Lead Others
February 5th, 2010 · No Comments
In our business, we have 5 underlying strategies for success that we call: ‘The 5 Pillars Of Success’. These principles are used as a daily ‘success checklist’ by which we run our business and our lives. One of those ‘Pillars Of Success’ is ‘The Expectation Of Leadership In Yourself And Others’. Think about this for [...]
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Success Strategies – Change Your Approach To Making Plans
February 5th, 2010 · No Comments
Of the many secrets to success, being a ‘Plan A’ person is perhaps one of the most fundamental of all. So then, what is a ‘Plan A’ person, and how can you tell if you are being one? First of all, let me define what a ‘Plan A’ person is. A friend of mine, who [...]
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30 Seconds To Easy Self Hypnosis.
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments
There are many ways in which to induce a tranquil, relaxed state of mind, in which the body is still, and the conscious mind is simply placed aside for a while as the subconscious mind assumes a more dominant role, and allows the therapeutic cognitive processes which are innate in all of us to become [...]
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Positive Parenting And The Use Of Hypnosis For Children
November 30th, 2009 · No Comments
The use of hypnosis for children is starting to be a common method in dealing with children who are having difficulties in advancing into adulthood. Aside from using hypnosis to deal with different behavioural and health problems, hypnosis parenting or using hypnosis with your children at home is also starting to get known. Hypnosis parenting, [...]
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How To Stop Change Stressing You Out
November 12th, 2009 · No Comments
One of the biggest triggers for an episode of stress, depression or anxiety is a change to our lives, particularly unwanted change such as a death of a loved one, a job loss or a relationship breakdown. These are unpleasant experiences and for many, a prolonged period of mental trauma followed. During the past week, [...]
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