Self Help – Page 25

October 12, 2011 By Richard

Problem Solving: Mastering The Art In Only 5 Steps

[This is Part # 13 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST Quote: “One thing is sure. We have to do something. We have to do the best we know how at the moment… if it doesn’t turn out right, we can modify it as we go along.” […]

October 9, 2011 By Richard

Adaptability: From Business to Personal – Why Change is Good!

[This is Part # 12 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST Quote: “You could not step into the same river twice; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.” -Heraclitus Definition: “the ability to change or be changed” Dodgeball. A game, I used to both love […]

October 4, 2011 By Richard

Communication: Effective Speaking Through The 3V Skills

[This is Part # 11 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST Quote: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw Definition: “interchange or transfer information or ideas” You’ve seen it before, the 7%-38%-55% rule on the 3 V’s… […]

October 2, 2011 By Richard

Innovation: How to Improve Creativity in Thinking

[This is Part # 10 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST Quote: “When all think alike, then no one is thinking.” –Walter Lippman Definition: “the creation of something in the mind” You know the earth beneath you is hard, cool, and ready to support you through all […]

October 2, 2011 By Richard

How to Find Your Passions and Purpose in Life Just By Using Your Brain

Here’s another ideation exercise coming your way! I call this one the FRUIT ROOT TREE brainstorming method. It presents a fun and natural (har har!) way to take some drilled-down base characteristics of your issue, challenge, or problem and combines them into an idea-filled meal of possibilities. Let’s dive right on in and see what […]

September 28, 2011 By Richard

SMART Goal Setting is Old Hat — Here’s the New Way

It’s the 10th frame, 2nd ball; you’re hands are a little sweaty, your firing arm floats gently by your side as you await the return of your round instrument of destruction, and you know there is but one thing left to do. You must take this 15 pound lug of a thing and hurl it […]

September 25, 2011 By Richard

How To Make Your Own Self Talk and Positive Thought Program

We talk to ourselves A LOT! Most of the time it stays solely between our ears. But think about it a bit. Have you ever caught yourself saying: “oh that was stupid of me”, or “oh that person will never be interested in me”, or “I’m not good enough to do that”? No? Then you’re […]

September 21, 2011 By Richard

Self Motivation: 8 Ideas on How to Get Motivated

[This is Part # 9 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST Quote: “If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can’t just sit back and hope it will happen. You’ve got to make it happen.” -Chuck Norris (that’s right!) Definition: “that which gives personal purpose and […]

September 18, 2011 By Richard

Optimism: Can You Always Have A Positive Attitude?

[This is Part # 8 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST Quote: “Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole!” -Oscar Wilde Definition: “a general disposition to expect the best in all things” You know that […]