Some Things Need to Bother You

bother question Some Things Need to Bother YouWhat bothers you?

Those annoying, anxious concerns that wake you up in the middle of the night may actually be good things.  Think of them as prompts.  Just like an actor follows cues, these bothers should send you into action.

A troublesome question in your mind is a clue that you need to explore further.

Let it bother you.  Let it annoy you so much that you simply cannot stand …

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Living in Denial: Don’t Let Your Inner Pig Win

pigmud Living in Denial: Don’t Let Your Inner Pig Win Are you living in denial?

It never ceases to amaze me at how good we are at ignoring obvious problems in our lives.  We seem so willing and able to deny and rationalize the very things that make us miserable.

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that self-improvement is hard, but what’s the alternative?  Are we going to simply wallow in our bad behavior forever?

Living life to …

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The Reason Self-Improvement Usually Fails

wisdomtree The Reason Self Improvement Usually Fails How successful are you at changing for the better?

Most of us fail miserably at self-improvement.  We have areas in our lives where we know we need to improve, but we just can’t seem to adopt the new, more productive behavior.

We may have tried several times to kick a bad habit only to slide right back into our comfortable rut.  For others, they can’t even seem to get past …

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Steps to Self Improvement: Climb Your Way to Success

staircase Steps to Self Improvement: Climb Your Way to Success Do you want a better you?

The steps to self-improvement are available to everyone.  You can start now and climb your way to a successful life.

You just have to decide to start climbing.  There is an overwhelming amount of material out there to guide your ascent.  However, most people out of laziness, ignorance or confusion simply stay right where they are instead of choosing to take that first step.…

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How Hypnosis Can Help You With Personal Development

This is a guest post by Jon Rhodes at HypnoBusters Blog.

artic sunset How Hypnosis Can Help You With Personal Development Personal development is all about change.  It’s about changing our habits and behaviors in order to facilitate what is deemed an improvement in one’s life. 

It might be becoming more motivated, being more relaxed, or giving up unwanted habits. 

Unfortunately self improvement is often not straight forward.  Some people seem to struggle for years without making the changes …

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3 Quick And Easy Steps Into A Self-Improvement Sinkhole.

sinkhole 3 Quick And Easy Steps Into A Self Improvement Sinkhole. “Maybe we have to break everything to make something better out of ourselves.”
~Chuck Palahniuk

The road to a better life is full of a lot of sinkholes.  I think some of the well-meaning self-improvement material is misleading.  It gives advice that leaves us feeling depressed and disillusioned.  I know because I have been down this road more than once.  I have sought the key to quick riches and happiness.  …

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