All of us seem to be guilty of procrastinating one time or another, right? There are times when we just feel that we can do it later, and then later becomes tomorrow, and then tomorrow eventually becomes never!
A lot of important things are left undone thanks to the venom of procrastination. Read the rest of this entry »
To decide to become a leader is the first step to really stepping up to the plate and taking charge. One common denominator to all “How to be a good leader” lists, though, is that you should be responsible not just over yourself and your close subordinates, but your environment, as well. This is what is called being socially responsible. How one defines a leader depends on what you need and what the situation calls for. But, for the purpose of discussion, below are some of the basic qualities any leader at any time should have. Read the rest of this entry »
When your child comes of age and reaches his teenage years, there is a strong possibility that he won’t spend you anymore. Instead, he would be hanging out with kids his own age, of both sexes. And for you, as a parent, this presents a whole problem you may still be unprepared to handle. As a parent, you never really know what kind of people your child hangs out with, and you very well can’t call them to your house and Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to develop a grandiose theme for life or relay a huge plan for achieving an incredible and even envious lifestyle? They have developed this plan and theme in their mind. They have not accomplished it themselves, yet.
Then you have others who seem to be able to complete anything you set in front of them. They can take a set of instructions and Read the rest of this entry »
Do you a hard time dealing with frustrations surrounding rejection? Having thoughts of holding back because you are afraid of being let down? What is rejection? How do you deal with it?
There are many ways rejection can manifest itself. It occurs when a person is intentionally left out from a relationship or an interaction. It can also happen through intimidation, teasing, scorning, or by ignoring and silence. A person who has been rejected, because of the disappointment, becomes prone to a number of psychological stresses, such as Read the rest of this entry »
Do you find it difficult to overcome obstacles to your life-goals? Here are helpful tips that can give you the power to overcome the road blocks that keep you from reaching for the stars. Read the rest of this entry »
Every person dreams of achieving their goals and ambition in life. In one time or another, perhaps you have imagined yourself to be a successful CEO, a rich and famous celebrity or the President of your country. Well, it doesn’t matter what you desire to be in life as long as you give your best shot in attaining that goal.
Keep in mind that success in life isn’t measured by the money that you earn or the fame that you garner. Although it is undeniable that success can be measured through the money and fame that an individual achieves, they are not the only criteria for measuring an individual’s success. Read the rest of this entry »
Consider this scenario: You are about to go onstage in front of hundreds, if not thousands, of people to give a speech. Your lips are quivering, your hands are sweating, your stomach seems to be infested with millions of butterflies, and you feel like you are on the verge of either fainting or vomiting. Familiar? Those are the telltale signs that one is nervous or feeling utterly uncomfortable.
If you believe that mantras, or the act of repeatedly telling yourself stuff, like “I’m not nervous” or “I can do this” can alleviate your nervousness – better think again. Contrary to what most people believe and practice, doing so only intensifies the tension. Think of it this way: Read the rest of this entry »
Creativity is defined as a tendency to produce new ideas, alternatives or possibilities that may be useful in problem solving, communicating with others and entertaining others and us.
What motivates one to be creative? A need for novelty. A need to express one’s ideas and a need to solve problems. How could one become creative?
In order to be creative you need to view things in different perspective, approach problems in new ways, generate new possibilities for existing problems as new alternatives and express yourself in unique ways such as drawing, painting or creative writing, etc.
We notice certain characteristics in creative individuals. They are: Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever tried randomly asking successful people in their own field on things that motivate them? If you do, you might be overwhelmed because two entirely different people may give you the same answer – goals!
Motivation, as studied in psychology and neuropsychology, is a particular reason, perhaps a set of reasons that drives people in a particular behavior, specifically human behavior. These reasons include goals, ideals, state of being, and even basic needs such as shelter, food, and water.
Being highly motivated is one of the greatest attributes to be an effective leader. In fact, the majority of the numbers of successful leaders I know are extremely driven by great passion. It is something that vitalizes your ability to Read the rest of this entry »