a comprehensive collection of self improvement articles focusing on productivity, motivation and confidence

The Twin Paths to Self Esteem – Solitude and Relationship

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Erin Falconer

There is no simple answer to this mystery for those who, as a child, have been significantly neglected, (not loved at all, or not enough), abused, (if one wanted to be generously callous about this cruelty, in opposition to neglect it would be called overstimulation), or loved too much (spoiled by being treated as royalty, often expressed in learning the cost of everything but the value of nothing.) Not to mention those with disabilities; another whole topic. Continue reading →

The Key To Harmonious Relationships

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Sometimes, you are so sure, so convinced that the other person is at fault, that, they should really mend themselves, and that, they don’t listen to you. However, this may be a biased perspective, it may only be your viewpoint, not shared by the other person or the rest of the world. It could easily be that you are not listening to the other person. Some even have two sets of rules. All it takes is a bit of self-reflection, self-dialog to see trees from woods. Continue reading →

Why You Should and Shouldn’t Care About What Others Think of You

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Alden Tan

You look ahead in your life and just cower at the thought of challenges coming up, as if you already know you’re going to fail. When you meet new people you make a complete fool of yourself, sputtering nonsense from your mouth. When a friend stops talking to you for a day or two, your mind goes crazy with thoughts that perhaps you did something wrong. Continue reading →

A Crash Course On Human Motivation

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Erin Falconer

These five motivational mindsets are so powerful because you create their power through your intentions – through your inner visioning of these personal aspects of self. The five are personality, mind, heart, soul and universe. Each one can be fully activated with just a few minutes of inner focus. Here they are. Take a few minutes to see, feel, hear and sense each one’s full power as they surge through your mind, heart and body: Continue reading →

5 Timeless Ways to Find Happiness

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Erin Falconer

The only reason I pursued the flashy cars and big mansions was because I craved happiness. I felt that through this material gain I would find happiness and satisfy this hole in my life, but material things were never enough. This change in perspective led me to discover and pursue those things that really did give me happiness. Continue reading →

4 Uncommon Ways to Revitalize Your Passion for Living

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Erin Falconer

The fast pace and busyness of our day to day life have buried our passion for living. Most people live without a sense of meaning that makes them come alive!

It is very sad to find that the worst moment of your day is when the alarm rings in the morning for you to wake up and go waste your precious life at a meaningless work.

This post is a wake up call for you to start listening to your heart and find your passion for life. Continue reading →