By Mr. Self Development
The year was 2001. I was asked to give a “toast” at my sister’s wedding; I reluctantly agreed to do so.
The wedding day came and the wedding ceremony seemed to go by in a flash. Before I knew it, I was the next person to speak. My arm pits began to sweat [...]

This entry was posted on November 20, 2009 and is filed under: Career - 18 Comments »

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By Javy Wong Galindo
A percussionist has a way of creating music out of a couple twigs and an iron pot. A dancer can turn an empty room into a mosaic of movement. Why not use your own inherent creative capacities to be the artist of your own life?
We often feel trapped; unable [...]

This entry was posted on November 16, 2009 and is filed under: Career - 10 Comments »

By Jodie Healy
The curse of the 21st century is that we spend our time trying to succeed in everything at once – work, our significant relationship, family, exercise, friendships, keeping the perfect house, the perfect garden…
No matter how hard I try I never succeed at everything. If I work hard I don’t have time to [...]

This entry was posted on March 4, 2009 and is filed under: Career, Happiness, Life, Stress Relief, Wellbeing - 19 Comments »

By R. Catherine Smith
“If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.” ~ Peace Pilgrim
Although I do often write from a personal perspective, I rarely reveal specifics surrounding my daily life. Today is different. I lost my job on Thursday. I am now among the millions of unemployed … [...]

This entry was posted on February 3, 2009 and is filed under: Career, Life - 16 Comments »

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By Alex Fayle
If you believe the hype of many of the personal development blogs out there, figuring out your passion, kissing the 9-5 world goodbye and working for yourself is the best way to find happiness.
But is it really?
Self-employment has some serious drawbacks. Even if you put yourself on a schedule, you [...]

This entry was posted on January 14, 2009 and is filed under: Career - 14 Comments »

By Seamus Anthony
You leave no cushion unturned. You search the house until you’re in a state, roaring internally (and perhaps externally) with frustration. You waste ten minutes and a load of energy.
Eventually you give up the hunt – that important form you were filling out has disappeared into the ether. Sulking, you put the kettle [...]

This entry was posted on October 13, 2008 and is filed under: Career, Success - 26 Comments »