Self Improvement Articles (Sorted by date)

The 80/20 Rule

There is a proven statistic that can be applied to direct our activity towards the results that we desire. The statistical formula looks like this: 80% of our success comes from 20% of our activities.
Dennis HartingAugust 16, 2007

"Help I'm trapped in my job"

"Help I'm trapped in my job"Do you feel trapped in your job? Do you feel that you want to break out and do something different? Research has shown that many people would rather do something other than what they now do, and that they...
Johan V CampbellAugust 16, 2007

Beary Special Miracles Continue to Happen

I first wrote this story many years ago. When a few people read it they told me it was only a matter of time before my dream would end. Although I don’t know what happened to these “dream snatchers” I do know my dream is still alive...
Patricia TwitchellAugust 15, 2007

"Only fools blindly accept, or reject, a subject they have not studied"

How much of your life is being controlled by someone else. By the beliefs that they planted in you without you being aware of it. By information that you have unquestioningly accepted as true.This story should illustrate the effect of unquestioned,...
Johan V CampbellAugust 15, 2007

"Be Careful"

The harvest of tomorrow is determined by the deeds of today.Be careful with what you allow into your head. Beware of "thought pollution". While you cannot control all the information coming in, you can and should choose to get as much...
Johan V CampbellAugust 14, 2007

What is a parent’s role?

Possibly the most important and challenging role you will ever fulfil is that of parent. It is also possibly the one for which you are least equipped.Learning to be a parent is like learning to dance, you will never know all the steps and the music...
Johan V CampbellAugust 14, 2007

Child Mind, Subconscious Mind

Many people will tell you that your subconscious mind is like a computer- you can program it by repeating certain words and it will do exactly what you want it to do.That is great as far as it goes, but the analogy is not quite correct.
Tania BaildonAugust 14, 2007

A Journal is the Chronicle of the Paths Your Thoughts Take

Looking at the two words Journal and Journey, it occurs to me that a journal is the chronicle of the paths your thoughts take. Since the path our lives take is greatly affected by our thoughts, it can be extremely useful to take a look at what...
Tania BaildonAugust 14, 2007

The Joy of Making a Dream Come True

I’ve talked a lot over the years of making your dreams, your heart’s passions, come true in your life in one form or another. You might not make it on Broadway, but you can always act in your local theatre.
Tania BaildonAugust 14, 2007

Love yourself enough

You are you most valuable asset and you deserve all the care, love and attention you can give. Realise that you are special. There never has been nor will there ever be another like you. You are a collectors item and should be cherished.So often we...
Johan V CampbellAugust 08, 2007