http://www.articlenorth.com/Category/Personal-Development/361 Personal Development articles from Article North directory Rss Follow Up Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:09:39 -0600 Personal Growth encourages proactive learning. Heres a metaphor to describe it: you can water a plant or wait for it to rain. When you water a plant, you are proactively providing the resource required for its growth. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Your-Journey-toward-Personal-Growth/81136 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Your-Journey-toward-Personal-Growth/81136 Everyone defines personal growth in his or her own terms. It is amazing how many people refer to it as a journey, while others look at it as an evolution. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/What-Does-Personal-Growth-Mean-to-You-/81051 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/What-Does-Personal-Growth-Mean-to-You-/81051 Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Life-Mapping--A-Vision-of-Success/79709 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Life-Mapping--A-Vision-of-Success/79709 I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative? http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/The-Powers-of-a-Positive-Attitude/79705 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/The-Powers-of-a-Positive-Attitude/79705 Positive thinking may sound like mumbo-jumbo to some people, but other people firmly believe in it. Positive thinking is the act of staying optimistic, even when faced with difficulties or challenges. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-Thinking-Positive-Can-Make-Your-Life-A-Lot-More-Successful/78126 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-Thinking-Positive-Can-Make-Your-Life-A-Lot-More-Successful/78126 The tool of self motivation is as important to use as it is difficult to maintain. The problem is the amount of negativity ready to thwart your efforts at every turn. This results in low self esteem and lack of creativity. Negative comments, solicited or not, can discourage you from pursuing your idea. Don't give up yet. The self motivated person knows how turn all that negativity around and become more successful. Here are some ideas to get you started. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Success-Through-Self-Motivation/77638 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Success-Through-Self-Motivation/77638 You might have read a personal development book within the last year or two. Have you ever read a book on spiritual personal development? What is the difference between the two? Personal development books are also called self-help books. Spiritual personal development is not "self-help." Spiritual personal development is "God-help." In that one change of words, from self-help to God-help, is a world of difference. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/What-Is-Spiritual-Personal-Development-/76810 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/What-Is-Spiritual-Personal-Development-/76810 Most people create strategies or shields they use, knowingly or not, to protect themselves from rejection or hurt. People use various strategies in life to get what they want - some bully, some manipulate, some people whine or resort to begging. Whatever the method - it usually fails. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Small-Changes-Mean-Big-Results-When-Attracting-a-Man/76732 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Small-Changes-Mean-Big-Results-When-Attracting-a-Man/76732 Steven E enables authors to gain instant credibility with his marketing appeal. Steven E gives authors the ability to market to an audience they may not be able to reach on their own. Steven E is looking for all different types of authors right now. Becoming a best seller is now in reach with Steven E. Authors need not look any further than here to begin the process of becoming a best seller. Steven E wants to help propel your name as an author and to make your name known. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Living-in-Abundance/75104 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Living-in-Abundance/75104 Not too many decades ago I was living in Washington, D.C., working in corporate America, waking up at 6 am, rushing with my coffee while I brushed my teeth and put on my pinstripe suit and yellow power tie, and drove to work, arriving before rush hour. Only to be stressed for hours on end, long after work ended. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Unique-Discoveries-I-Found-After-Becoming-Disabled/74731 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Unique-Discoveries-I-Found-After-Becoming-Disabled/74731 "Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander." --Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Getting-Over-The-Victim-Mentality/74412 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Getting-Over-The-Victim-Mentality/74412 Studies have shown that people that are more actively involved with positive influences can live longer and those people who socialize do not get as sick often as those who do not. These people also feel healthier. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Personal-Life--Improve-It-through-Socializing-and-Relationships/73982 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Personal-Life--Improve-It-through-Socializing-and-Relationships/73982 Learn why you should be a good listener and how to become one. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-to-Make-People-Like-You-by-Being-a-Good-Listener/73657 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/How-to-Make-People-Like-You-by-Being-a-Good-Listener/73657 Develop these 5 attributes of a successful person, and you will find yourself moving quickly toward your goals in life! http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/5-Secrets-To-Having-Continuing-Success/71922 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/5-Secrets-To-Having-Continuing-Success/71922 Is your life filled with success? Are you happy with your life? Are your relationships full of love and joy? Are you where you want to be in your career? If not, then this article is for you. If you have tired and failed before or feel your life could be so much better then take heart for there is a way forward. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Become-A-Winner-With-Personal-Development-Power/71815 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Become-A-Winner-With-Personal-Development-Power/71815 If you are looking for the best source for problem identification, generating ideas and innovation, then creativity is the answer. You can make maximise the power of creativity through the tests of creative thinking. We are all individuals, whilst one of us may perform better in one area, the other may perform better in another. If you are the boss in your own business, or if you are just simply overseeing others, these tests will help you understand the foundations of your business. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/The-Ultimate-Tests-Of-Creative-Thinking/70828 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/The-Ultimate-Tests-Of-Creative-Thinking/70828 Personal development plans are certainly very popular today and can be put together to help you with everything from career improvement to weight loss to public speaking. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/A-5-Step-Plan-To-Help-You-Attain-Your-Goals/68943 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/A-5-Step-Plan-To-Help-You-Attain-Your-Goals/68943 Deep in the cavities of the mind is your subliminal channel that circles the subconscious, conscious and unconscious mind. In this region of the brain is the area where the psyche resides and holds hidden messages that when explored one can discover answers. Using learning techniques you can extract from this area of the mind and have it assist you with discovering messages from your past that you can use to put the pieces of the puzzle together that will make you a whole person.... http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Healing-the-Hidden-Self-by-Examining-the-Mind/67787 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Healing-the-Hidden-Self-by-Examining-the-Mind/67787 How do you determine if you're under mind control? It's an interesting question that you can pass around at a party or among friends. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Are-You-Under-Mind-Control---Why-Not-/66900 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Are-You-Under-Mind-Control---Why-Not-/66900 Sometimes in your life, there are areas that you know need to change. You can be the happiest person in the world but when it comes to these areas, you feel frustrated, tired, and you realize the need for a change. Whole life coaching provides that for you. By working on your personal development and your own level of desired success, a whole life coach can help you. When you decide that enough is enough, create a trusting partnership between you and your whole life coach. This is a relationship where two equals unite to work together on your happiness and quality of life. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Is-Your-Living-Space-At-Home-Or-Work-Controlling-Your-Mind-Space-/66889 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Is-Your-Living-Space-At-Home-Or-Work-Controlling-Your-Mind-Space-/66889 Spirituality is something that is very deep and personal to us all. Our well being is the general emotional feelings we have about our lives, including our careers, spiritual lives, and other personal areas. Whole life coaching is a great way to focus on our personal development in these areas. A great whole life coach will focus on what's important in your life and help you find direction and happiness in those specific areas. When you have done this, your overall happiness is improved. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Your-Well-being-And-Spirituality/66887 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Your-Well-being-And-Spirituality/66887 Wouldn't it be wonderful if our lives came with a "How-To" manual? Some sort of guide that would tell us how to set a path for success in our career, our personal and spiritual lives? Unfortunately it doesn't, but this is why a lot of individuals take advantage of whole life coaching. A whole life coach is able to help us with personal development in all of the areas of our lives. This is so important because to have true success and happiness, one must work on each and every aspect of life. If your spiritual life is strong and healthy, but your career life is suffering, you will not be truly happy and successful. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Whole-Life-Coaching-For-A-Purpose/66879 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Whole-Life-Coaching-For-A-Purpose/66879 Perhaps recently someone asked you "How are you doing?", and for the first time you just felt like telling them the absolute truth: "I don't really know!" The days just do not have that special zip anymore. Did you stop to wonder why? Like many people today stressful, busy world, you may be struggling with the uncertainty of your life's direction. You know when you were younger you had dreams and aspirations. Now, with the passing of time, most are just memories that lay unfulfilled in the nos http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Zoned-And-Loving-It-/66873 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Zoned-And-Loving-It-/66873 Your career is one of the most important elements of your life. There are many things that need to be balanced when it comes to your career. Whole life coaching focuses on helping an individual to balance these things in order to move forward in personal development. Many people feel stressed, frustrated, and discouraged with their career lives. Often they are not sure if they are in the right career field, or if they are able to continue with their chosen career when they seem to be spinning their wheels. These are common feelings, and a whole life coach has experience in dealing with the underlying issues which create these feelings. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Creating-A-Healthy-Career-Today/66854 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Creating-A-Healthy-Career-Today/66854 Personal development is extremely important to our sense of well being and our quality of life. When we feel as though we are 'in a rut' or left behind in some areas, we can really have negative feelings attached to it. Whole life coaching is something that many people are turning to in order to create a more positive life and a better quality of life. When we work on personal development in different areas of our lives, we are able to create positive changes and achieve goals. http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Work-life-Strategies-To-Your-Personal-Development-Rescue-/66850 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articlenorth.com/Article/Work-life-Strategies-To-Your-Personal-Development-Rescue-/66850