Self Improvement

Are you living the life you envisioned for yourself when you were a kid? When did you give up on your dreams and decide that you would settle for an average lifestyle? There is a better way out there.

If you ask around, many people will tell you that they're willing to pay the price, that they will do whatever it takes to live a lifestyle of absolute freedom and abundance. Well then why is less than 3% of the poplulation wealthy? It is because there's a huge gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. That's where many people drop off. For whatever reason, whether they don't believe they could really achieve wealth, or whether they were told that money doesn't grow on trees, or whether they just don't think they deserve a ridiculous lifestyle, people hold onto beliefs that are detrimental to their growth and that hold them back an entire lifetime.

What if i told you about a personal development program that is truly worth it's weight in gold. This course will allow you to shed whatever limiting beliefs you may or may not know you have that have been keeping you back from your full potential. If you're not completely satisfied with the life you've created for yourself, why are you going to live the rest of your life just settling and going through the day-to-day motions?

If you desire different results, you require to start thinking and doing things differently. Why do you believe it is that some people get whatever their heart desires while others choose to struggle? The secrets are in this personal development course and these secrets can truly set you free.

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2010 appears to be the year of the "Bucket List." Most people are actively making their list of life goals and things to do before they die. Whether it is "learning how to sail" or "go Zorbing", people of all ages are putting pen to paper to help make them a reality. Once they have a dozen or so goals on their list, they can visualize, prioritize, and then begin to complete them in an organized manner. These adventures can take time to prepare and plan for. Some activities may happen once a year, like "Go Caroling at Christmas", or even once a lifetime, as in "Visit Machu Picchu." On the other hand, simple and fun aspirations could include "Ride in a Hot Air Balloon" or "Paint Pottery." No matter what the difficulty level or length of time each bucket list item requires, now more than ever, people young at heart are taking steps towards accomplishing their ambitions.

This year has been strewn with challenges including the financial economic situation, health care reform, Iraq war, oil spills, and much more. People are searching for hope and a better way of life. They realize that we have more control over ourselves than others. They can begin to gain feelings of accomplishment by completing small tasks and searching out new experiences. It is not to say all of these journeys are self-righteous. On the contrary many of these activities can aid others like, "Help at a Soup Kitchen," or "Visit a Retirement Home." The underlining theme of a bucket list tends to be experiences that act on living in the moment and feeling all the many sensations that come from learning something new or doing something for the first time. People are eager to live life and push the modern lifestyle boundaries.

The idea of "Kicking the Bucket" is a very sobering one. It is one that forces individuals to prioritize their lives into different self-defined categories; such as, "What needs to be done right now?" or, "If I was not around would this task matter to anyone?"

Perhaps the approaching New Year has been looming over people. The idea of renewed hope and endless possibilities has ushered go-getters into compiling their list of things to do before they die. There is hope for all those who have not made their 2011 bucket lists and even for those who have.

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A new website coined "Kick Your Bucket List" (www.KickYourBucketList.com) launched in December of 2010. This free online bucket list website allows people to quickly and easily create a personalized list and share with friends and family. Having hundreds of adventures to choose from, this website's unique design is fun, easy, and safe for all ages to use.

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Stress can lead to a host of problems and manifest itself in many ways. One of the more predominant results of stress is an anxiety attack. An anxiety attack can happen at any time to those who suffer from this disorder. Some studies have pointed to a steady increase of people who suffer from anxiety attacks and other stress related disorders.

Time Magazine printed an article that referred to the cause of anxiety attacks, which is stress, as an epidemic in 1983. No one would argue against the fact that the world around us has gotten to be a more stressful place, and that can only mean that the number of anxiety attacks will continue to increase.

In today?s world, no one is immune from the ill effects of stress, whether it is in the form of depression, agoraphobia or anxiety attacks. Many of us have experience an anxiety attack and never knew it for what it actually was. That?s because few people know the symptoms of an anxiety attack. Those who suffer from repeated anxiety attacks learn to know the symptoms, and when the onset of an attack is on its way.

A true anxiety attack is much more intense than just feeling stressed out at the end of the day. An anxiety attack can come on suddenly at any time, not just after a single stressful event. Often, the attack overwhelms the individual in one instant, and for no apparent cause. It is estimated that one out of three Americans will experience an anxiety attack, and one out of every seventy five people worldwide will experience an anxiety attack at least once within their lifetime.

How do you know if you?re suffering from an anxiety attack? Well, the symptoms are varied, but they can be very intense, so it is easily distinguished from the regular stressed out feeling we have at the end of the day. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you could be having an anxiety attack, and should see a doctor right away.

Extreme nervousness with shaking.

Difficulty breathing, feeling as though you cannot get enough air.

Runaway heartbeat.


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"Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." -Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby

Do you think a trained athlete goes into a game thinking, "I know I'm going to lose, I can just feel it." Or, "I'll never win this I'm just not as good as the others." Or, "Who am I kidding, with my luck I'm going to lose.

No way! These people are not only trained in their field of expertise but they are "mentally" trained to prepare for the big events in their lives. They are mentally pumped up! They visualize peak performance. They see themselves winning. They master their mental skills so they perform at their best. They are in the "Zone."

It's the same with your life. Do you believe you will succeed? Do you know without a question that no matter what life throws you, you are a survivor? Do you look at life with hope and anticipation of good following you? Or, are you a defeatist? Do you approach your life with a negative attitude and a foreboding that if the worst can happen, the worst will happen?

If you are walking around saying things like, "I'll never do or have whatever it is I want," whether it's to get married, lose weight, get that job, find a way out of debt, be happy and on and on; you will suffer defeat before you ever get in the game.

It's time to take a look at the glass and be honest as to whether or not you see that glass half empty or half full. Decide how you want to approach life. If you are on the "right" thinking path; keep on going. But, if you find yourself walking down Poor Me Highway, it's time to get off at the next exit and put yourself back on course.

People will go and work out for an hour, they will shop till the drop, they will spend hours reading a book, they will spend time watching or playing a sport but, when do they take the time to get in touch with their inner-self and in particular their inner dialogue?

If you slow down and breathe and really listen to your thoughts you will start to see why your life is where it is right now; why you haven't met anyone yet, why you're still fat, why you won't let go of the past, why you're still in debt and why you're still unhappy.

Your thoughts are the conduit for your experiences. Whatever you mentally put out there, whether you're aware of it or not, is exactly what you will see showing up in your life. Your life is a mirror of what you think.

So if you want to get into the game of life and play it like a champ; enjoying the thrill of winning and being a viable contender. Then don't allow your thoughts to defeat you before you even give yourself a chance.

Start today and let yourself know that it's inherent in your nature to be a winner. You have the God/Allah/Higher Power given ability to do the thing you think you can't and have success in any area of your life.

Tap into the strength that is already within you to be the best you can be and leave the rest behind. Get the word "loser" out of your vocabulary and triumph over a defeatist mentality to win the prize of your life - Happiness, peace of mind and the confidence to be anything you want to be and do anything you want to do!

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A vital skill in becoming an effective communicator is the ability to listen. Listening skills are not taught in school, and sadly are largely undeveloped skill in many people. To listen effectively is a powerful skill that can be learnt and practiced. You will gain more respect and esteem through listening rather than through talking

It?s funny how sometimes you associate a certain phrase with someone. I knew someone called Ray and what I remember about him the most was when he was listening to someone talk he would keep saying ?I hear you? I would wonder whether he was saying that because he heard, but disagreed with what the person was saying, or if it was a noncommittal filler

There is however a great difference between hearing and listening. Hearing refers to the physical dimension of the sound waves striking the ear and the brain processing them into meaningful information. Listening, however, involves far more than the hearing process. It incorporates paying attention and focusing with the intention of understanding and responding appropriately.

The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and to be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them. Not only that but when people feel that you have really listened to them, you will gain their respect and they will value and give you the credibility to speak.

Consider how you feel when you sense someone is really listening to what you have to say.
You feel good, you feel understood, and more connected to the person who is listening. The fact that they are interested causes you to feel cared for.

One important element of listening is the ability to attend.
Attending is the process where we focus in on a message and filter out others that are distracting. It is to be able to focus on what the person is saying, and filter out all the other things that may be happening at the same time.

Someone once said (his name was anonymous) that the reason history repeats itself is because no one was listening the first time. When I first heard that, I realized history always repeating in my house especially around bedtime! That is the time when my kids practice attending. They focus on what they are doing (and it?s not homework) and filter me out as a distraction each time I remind them that it?s bedtime!

One of the biggest distractions to attending is our desire to talk
The desire to talk is so strong that while the other person is talking we can be thinking about what we are going to say next, and waiting for an opportunity to speak. As we focus on what we are going to say or interject, our attention goes from what the person is saying to our own thoughts. Although appearing to be interested and attentive, we can easily be distracted by our thoughts or something else that may be happening at the same time. At that point perhaps we do fall into merely hearing and not listening. Our mind?s attention has drifted onto other things and is no longer intent on understanding and responding.

True listening is a skill which needs to be learnt and practiced because the mind functions seven times more quickly than it is possible to speak. Therefore the mind needs to be slowed down and focused on what the person is saying, and not pay attention to other irrelevant thoughts or distractions.

One of my all time favourite books is ?The Success Principles? written by Jack Canfield.
One of the Principles he writes about in the book is how to use the power of listening as a way of building rapport and connecting with people. Jack created a series of four questions that he uses in personal and business situations. He asks the questions one after another. The first time he tried it was with his sister Kim. He asked the first question and listened to her response. When she had finished he asked the next question, and continued in this manner through all the questions.
Afterwards Kim smiled said to him ?That?s the best conversation I think we?ve ever had. I feel so clear and focused. I know exactly what I need to go and do now. Thank you? He was amazed as he hadn?t said a word except to ask the four questions, and had resisted the inclination to jump in with his own responses. He has found this works everytime and uses the questions frequently.

I have used this strategy, but by using my own questions and have been amazed at the results. Not only have the questions given me a greater understanding of the person, but through the fact of actively listening to people without commenting or putting my 2 cents worth in they have experienced encouragement and a sense of connectedness. I now make sure that I ask questions and listen more than I speak.

I want you to take a moment now to think of a question that you could use to practice actively listening, and resist the impulse to speak. When you have the opportunity, use your question or questions and experience the power of building rapport with others through the power of listening.


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Every cold trudging pedestrian loves to see those glowing orange lights coming towards them when it means that they won't have to walk any further. Many drivers hate their sudden changes of direction, speedy spins in the road and ability to block a whole road while their drunken cargo falls towards the pavement. Whatever you think about taxi drivers, it is a solid profession that feeds the families of countless hardworking drivers up and down the country.

Taxi driving is also one of those professions that are very appealing to many, as essentially all you need to qualify is to have a valid driving licence. If you are considering starting to work towards getting your taxi drivers licence, here are some of the other skills you will need.

Good driver

While there are many people out there that are legally allowed to drive, there are plenty who would not be considered to be good drivers. To drive a taxi, you really need to be a very good driver. This is because you need to make your passengers feel at ease. You can be sure that if you don't drive well, they will soon phone up your depot and complain and your job could be at risk. Driving with consideration, with patience and restraint will ensure you have a good reputation.

People skills

As a taxi driver you will spend your entire day meeting new people. While you don't have to speak to them, you may find it hard not to so getting your people skills up to scratch will make you a better taxi driver. Top tip: try not to get involved in controversial debates while driving as you may take your mind off the road.

Sense of direction

While SAT NAVs can help you get from A to B, you can't rely on them for everything. To be a good taxi driver you need to have good special awareness in terms of where you are in a city as well as where you are on the road. You don't want to have to clock off when your SAT NAV breaks down. For instance, you wouldn't be a very good cab Belfast if you couldn't find the airport.

Whether you want to join the ranks of the Belfast International Airport taxis or if you just want to go into business for yourself, having these character traits should ensure you have a long and successful taxi driving career.

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Sam Qam is a driving instructor. He has trained many cab Belfast drivers to be better drivers and is the consultant to many Belfast International Airport taxis firms' quality control units.