Self Improvement Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Need a Boost? Take a Look at How Far You've Come

Too many of us are too hard on ourselves, always alert to that devilish voice whispering "you should be farther along in life". Smother that voice right now by reading this quote by Booker T.
Lisa LakeJanuary 20, 2002

Say Goodbye to Struggle

Struggle is a common expectation in our society. We tend to plan for it, anticipate it, and invite it into our lives. It has become so familiar that we often push away joy or peace or harmony, declaring such experiences to be unreal or temporary or...
Jeanie MarshallMarch 03, 2006

Do Nothing!

Do nothing! Yes I mean it. But only for five to seven minutes a day during working hours. You are born to work and working is a fun activity for the successful people of the world.
Hifzur RehmanMarch 01, 2006

The Path

In a previous article, I discussed the importance of finding what I called our “essence.”I described it as vital to our emotional and spiritual well-being to reach beyond the ego to a place of stillness and truth deep within our souls.
Steve TaubmanNovember 24, 2005

The 80/20 Success Secret

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to apply the Pareto Principle or 80/20 Principle to success or rather becoming successful?If you’re a reader of the Conquer Your Adversity Newsletter, then you should be familiar with this principle...
Rasheed AliSeptember 11, 2005

Are Things Hopeless?

On its face, judging from what we get in the media, it would seem our world is spiraling into the abyss. Putting aside that “doom and gloom” is a profit center for the media, there is reason for concern but also reason for hope.
Dr. Randy WysongAugust 03, 2005

The Fear of Feeling

We desire to find the path to peace, joy and freedom. We strive to feel lovable, worthy and secure. We know that if we do our inner work and open to our connection with Spirit, we will feel all of that. Yet we don't.
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.February 20, 2005

Is Your Life’s Purpose For Sale?

There is no purpose too big or too smallMeet Joe. He’s a middle-aged bridge toll-taker in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a recent interview, Joe said he loves the role he has filled for the last 12 years. The job suits his purpose.
Craig NathansonJanuary 27, 2005

Where You Can Find Sympathy

Ask any of my kids and they’ll tell you immediately that you’ll find it in the dictionary between “sh—“ and “syphilis”.
Gene SimmonsSeptember 27, 2004

TIME MANAGEMENT? NO!

Many people want to be coached to manage their time better. I say NO! to that. You cannot manage time anyway; it just keeps ticking away no matter what you do.What you can do is manage yourself based on the two concepts I keep mentioning:...
Dr. Dorene LehaviJuly 05, 2004