There are two parts to our brains- the conscious mind, which handles all things we are aware of and the subconscious mind, which controls everything else. The conscious mind works only some of the time (when we are awake). But the subconscious mind is always at work.
Whether we are aware of it or not, the subconscious mind, not including involuntary physical behaviors such as breathing and our heart beat, works off of signals sent to it from the conscious mind. In other words, whatever we spend our conscious time thinking about most becomes a point of interest for our subconscious mind. And since our subconscious mind is always at work, it puts forth a great deal of effort addressing those topics. Read more »
Self improvement can be an equally arduous and fulfilling journey that many of us continue throughout our entire lives. More importantly, self improvement is a journey that differs for all of us, just as our goals and dreams differ. Still, regardless of the particular path you choose to take, there are some self improvement tips that are useful for everybody. If you are trying to think of some ways to have a happier, more successful life, these tips should provide a foundation for your self-improvement.
1. Start with your attitude. Not only is it important to believe in yourself. Especially in the most difficult times of our lives, we tend to have a more negative attitude which just sets us up for failure. If you are seriously trying to change your life and you are seeking personal or professional success, you absolutely must have a positive attitude. Some people may make the mistake of thinking that it’s not their nature to have a positive attitude, but that is false. Positivity can be learned through practice and a simple “I can” attitude can be the difference between success and failure. Ultimately, the only obstacle to your self-improvement is you. Read more »
As parents in today’s world, we all have visions of the perfect world in which our children should live. We visualize ourselves in a Norman Rockwell painting and think to ourselves… “that’s the way I want our lives to be”. But in reality, we end up just trying not to mess up too badly, and make it the best we can. One of the best things you can provide for the kids is a daily routine. However, in this world of hectic daily schedules, we sometimes… or I should say, most of the time… miss the mark when it comes to doing what we want, or even what we must. The one sure-fire way of making sure our day goes smoothly is for nothing to sneak up on us and throw a wrench into what we do or do not have planned. Believe it or not procrastination plays a large part in allowing that wrench to be thrown. I’ve put together 5 ways of combating procrastination, and finally putting to rest the “unknown” factor in our day. This is not a scientific study, I’m not Tony Robbins, and I’m not a psychologist claiming to know the innermost workings of the mind. I’m just a parent who practices what I’ve written. With that said… I have to tell you that my wife adds that keeping both of us parents on this same track is sometimes a challenge, but we do the best we can with the situation we’re dealt. Keep in mind that I am not discounting the true emergency that cannot be planned out of existence, but remember this… the less “reactive” we are, and the more “proactive” we become the better we’re able to accommodate the emergency when and if it happens. So I hope you find these tips useful:
1. Don’t discount the future value of the act:
We sometimes talk ourselves into believing that what we’re doing isn’t going to be worth it, or that if we do this now, we’ll just end up where we started later. NOT TRUE… unless you purposely steer events so that you put yourself back in the same situation, performing the current act WILL change the future. So go ahead and rip off the “bandaid”. Just do it, and see where it takes you. Read more »
Stuttering activities, or training, execute a key factor in managing your stuttering. Like getting better at something that doesn’t come naturally easy for you, practicing activities consistently is the best way to success. But who has time for hours of practice every single day to work on their stuttering? The following are 3 easy and fast stuttering routines that you can do in the comfort of your house to help you take control of your stuttering.
Stuttering Activity #1 (5 Mins) Buy a book or magazine and read out loud for one minute (yes time yourself) as slowly as needed so you don’t start stuttering . Focus on talking with complete confidence, and continuing to move ahead. At the end of the minute observe how far you’ve gone. Repeat this over again 4 additional times for a total of 5 minutes. Each time reading as slowly as needed to speak clearly, and paying attention to how far you’ve gotten every time. Your goals is always to read further every time, or read the same amount in a clearer way.
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Taking action to make your dreams come true is the first step between success and failure. Even so, long before gaining success, your actions must be directed toward making almost perfect choices. To start you on the right path, here are 4 choices.
1. ATTITUDE vs. NEGATIVITY
Attitude. When life hands you a challenge, use a positive attitude of faith to carry you through the difficult situations. Look inward for the strength and energy necessary to fight the challenging situations. This is vital for a positive attitude, and the way you think, feel and act.
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Are you taking actions to Live Your Dream? Do you know what your dreams really are? Do you dream of waking up each day and just spending time on a beach or laying around a pool?
I talk to so many people who can’t even tell me what their dreams are. They know they had some when they were younger, but their day to day life has drained all of the life out of them. Their day to day routine has made them forget what their dreams were. Read more »
Do you often get easily stressed when faced with a lot of pressure? Demanding and difficult situations cannot be prevented in life. Every day, we are exposed to factors that can cause pressure in our lives, either from our jobs, personal lives, relationships, and so on. Even the sports we play for our hobbies can add to the overall pressure we receive in life.
In short, pressure is a part of life. There is no way to avoid it, but you can protect yourself from it and from its negative effects. Here’s how: Read more »
