IntroductionThis article has been written to assist people who have a requirement to present a short 5 - 10 minute speech. Maybe you have been asked to be the best man at a mate's wedding or perhaps the boss has fingered you with some additional responsibility that you just can't get out of. There are many instances in adult life where you may be called upon to make a speech, sometimes with very little notice, so you need a guideline that you can...more
There's a big difference between listening and hearing. Hearing is just letting sound pass through your ears. Listening, on the other hand, requires you to understand what you are hearing. Unfortunately, people have grown indifferent to conversations, letting words slip by without really understanding what they mean. I think it's time people start learning ways to improve their listening skills again, don't you think? Having good listening skills...more
It's important for people to know how to dress for success. How you look has a lot to do with how other people perceive you, and how you perform at work. When you look like a million dollars, you'll be more productive. People will generally be more receptive to you and your ideas as well. If you want to learn some helpful dress for success tips, keep on reading!Dress For Success Tip # 1: Neat and CrispEverything about you must be neat and crisp. From head to toe, people will be looking at you. The higher your rank, the more important it is to adhere to an appropriate dress code. All shirts must be ironed. No wrinkles allowed. Avoid stains on them as well. That's what napkins are for. Keep your face clean. Guys, remove unruly facial hair. I know some people prefer to have a beard or moustache to look like a "real" man, and I understand that. However, make sure facial hair suits you first and keep it under control. Dress For Success Tip # 2: All in the DetailsYou have to pay attention to details. Accessories, for one, have a significant impact on how other people see you. The kind of watch you wear, or the kind of bag you bring to work everyday, speaks volumes about you. You might...more
For you to find the balance of your masculine-feminine energy relationship within you is to discover the relationship that you hold with your mother and father energies. To give you a clue to the balance of your gender relationship with self is to look at your relationship with your own physical mother and father. What is your relationship with...more
Majority of individuals only think that they have only a male or female body. Humans are only playing a role game, as having a certain body, as being a certain type of personality and character. The role game is because you see yourself as being a particular gender you think that is all you are - a male or a female. You have both masculine and...more
Would you like to return home from your holiday this summer with more than a suntan and some holiday souvenirs? Have you been feeling that your life could be better and you want to make some changes? How excited and motivated would you feel to return home with: a clear view of what you want from life, what changes you want to make and what you want to achieve a plan for how you are going to achieve your goals the commitment and motivation to make those changes happen?Summer holidays are a great time for reflection, taking stock and making plans for the coming year. When I was younger, my family always decided what we were going to do on Christmas day (and what we were going to eat!), whilst on our annual trip to the south of France. Friends and colleagues often return from holidays with plans to move house, to take up a new interest or to look for a new job. Holidays provide the perfect opportunity to think about you and what you want from life. Being away from our normal environment frees up our imagination. So how can you increase the effectiveness of this and really get the most from your holiday thinking time? Here are just some of my top tips for how you can change your...more
As a coach and a psychotherapist, I've worked with hundreds of people each year who are going through dramatic change of some kind or another, and are in need of support from their families, friends, colleagues and others. We often discuss what...more
Positive thinking, affirmations, and visualization are not just for fairy tales or feel good stories. We hear about using a positive outlook or visualization to improve our lives in many ways, but I also hear people make comments about their doubt...more
You have two voices. The first of the two is the natural relaxed one that Mother Nature gave you at birth. The second and more familiar voice is an encumbered and distorted version of the first. For the sake of discussion let's refer to these as your...more
It's Too Good to Be True!One of the most prolific clichés in our culture is: "Well, you know, if it sounds too good to be true, then it is!"Yes, I know. I know why this precaution is so popular. I know why we let people get away with such a limiting...more
Most of us lead busy, fast-paced lives. We have too much to do and too little time, and may be dealing with career pressures, family difficulties, or financial problems on top of everything else. Doctors have known for some time that there is a...more
Okay, summer's here, and you've received a weekend invitation to a friend's cottage. While you're looking forward to relaxing in a hammock with a good book as the loons sing their doleful tune, remember that there is an art to being a good summer...more