Self Development Blog Posts

1. They have a losing attitude: People generally get whatever they expect out of life. Expect the worst, and that’s what you’ll get. 2. They quit growing: People are what they are, and they are where they are because of what has gone into...

Have you ever had the feeling that you are always short of time? Ever felt you knew how to stop rushing through life and just be in the moment? You are not alone! When was the last time you took a moment to enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee? Or...

Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a high school about 11 Rules they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set...

Posted in Leadership DevelopmentThe leaders of tomorrow will embark on a self-discovery journey. They will listen to and act on their callings to fulfill the lives of others. We all share an innate drive for meaning, guidance and purpose. We want to...

Posted in Leadership DevelopmentThe leaders of tomorrow will embark on a self-discovery journey. They will listen to and act on their callings to fulfill the lives of others. We all share an innate drive for meaning, guidance and purpose. We want to...

Posted in Change ManagementLeadership CoachingLeadership DevelopmentA leader once said to me “Alan, I’m a leader in my company, but I don’t know what’s expected of me.” A closer look at that organization revealed a few things.  It had succ...

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day…And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep. 4. When you wake up in the...

Do you know people who find themselves buried in stress, depressed and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel this way at times with all the things you have to deal with on a daily basis. I know I’ve been there and I know exactly what it’s like. In...

Posted in Leadership DevelopmentSelf Leadershiphttp://randomactsofleadership.com/a-lesson-from-a-dark-room/If I were to put in you a completely dark room and you had no idea where the door was, how would you find the door? You would have to take a st...

Posted in Light Your WorldSelf LeadershipEarlier this week I spoke with a friend that has an extraordinary gift, and an opportunity to use that gift at a much higher level. If she chooses to pursue that opportunity she has to push through whispers of...

Do you know people who find themselves drowning in information and never have enough time? Maybe you feel this way. I know I’ve been there and I know exactly what it’s like. For years I was like many of us, struggling with work overload,...

© J. AhrendtThe latest buzz phrase that keeps popping up on the internet is "raising your vibrations". I rarely fall for new age pseudo-speak ("cosmic-dimensional" and "self-harmonisation" make me laugh), but this one I love.It simply relates to the...

Are you struggling with the fact that you have no idea how to use all the manifestation tools of the Law of Attraction? What if I can offer you a solution that will help you to bring you success and a better life all in a comprehensive course? In thi...

Posted in Self LeadershipThought: Everyone makes mistakes or acts selfishly occasionally, yet by and large, you can trust someone you view as dependable – and that includes you. Thought: Your word can create the most beautiful dream, or your word c...

“Don’t sweat the small stuff. Remember, it’s all small stuff.” Life can be tough on a person. It can be tough on a family. So many people lack the mental ability to hang in there in the tough times. You can control your though...

Ewen Chia—the name is synonymous with excellence in Internet Marketing. You know his expertise, but do you know what makes his mind tick? For the first time ever, Ewen reveals the secrets of how he thinks and makes decisions that keep proven right.

Time comes when we are asked to speak without any warning: we could be asked for our opinion at a meeting or we have to deliver a toast at a wedding. Impromptu speeches for most of us are harder to make than prepared oral presentations. We are forced...

Posted in Career DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentSelf LeadershipWorkplace Issueshttp://mills-scofield.com/blog/2013/3/25/its-time-we-develop-a-new-relationship-with-work.htmlHave you ever noticed how when someone tells us how they’ve been real...

You have been studying the Tarot for years, practised on family and friends, who all gave you encouraging feedback, and now you are thinking of going pro – advertising your services and charging for them. You will meet people, you’ve neve...

Here are my recommendations for accelerating your progress toward your goals: 1. Don’t waste your time on unimportant, trivial things. 2. Focus on tasks that are important and contribute to your success. 3. Treasure your time like, as Dan Kenne...