Resources on Self Improvement
Hi,
I'm Robin O'Brien and I live in the beautiful cathedral city of Winchester in England. It is my hope that if, like me, you are searching for your real self, you will find this website of help.
Do you look in the mirror and see a complete
stranger and wonder "how did I become this person?" Why do some, if not
most of us, feel as though we have betrayed ourself in some way? And
why do we feel powerless to change even though we yearn to get in touch
with our real, inner self?
When we are not aware of who we are we move
through life without direction; a random and meaningless series of
events. We become accustomed to living our life by bad habits and routines that we have
acquired
and we allow others to define who we are, the actions we take, and even the way we think!
The realization of this, and the determination to change, is the first
and most important step we can take to self improvement.
But what is self improvement exactly? Is it getting a better paid job, having
lots of friends or taking better care of our families?
Self improvement is about knowing who we really are. It's a
journey of self discovery; leaving our comfort zone and
exploring uncharted territory. It has nothing to do with getting a
better paid job, having lots of friends or taking better care of our
families. It's about honesty, compassion and integrity to one's self.
Because everyone is different there is no one path in the journey
toward self improvement. Each person must find their own way
and in their own time. There will be set backs and pain along the way
and at times, the temptation to surrender and go back to where we
started will seem almost irresistible. I know this from personal
experience. I have taken many dead-ends, been down winding paths that
peter out, climbed up many steep summits only to come crashing down. My journey
will never end but I know that every single step taken was worth the
effort. There is no going back!
Each morning I am less afraid to look in the mirror.
Like my own journey on self improvement, this website is not a finished work: it is organic and will change and grow over time. It is a companion's guide. The site contains many diverse resources, articles, ebooks and recommended readings. As I scour the internet I will add to these articles, but if you wish to email your own articles please feel free and I will consider publishing them on this site. Share your thoughts with others; there is strength in numbers!
Also, feel free to post a comment on any of the articles you find in my Blog. I welcome all feed back.
I sincerely hope that this website will help to set you on that journey and accompany you at
least part of the way.
"There came a time when
the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it
took to blossom." ~Anaïs Nin
Robin O'Brien
Articles
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Time Is A Dimension So Do You Seriously Think You Can Contain It?
People are often described as being two-dimensional. It implies that there is a lack of depth to their character; a three-dimensional person is supposed to be the complete picture. But many forget that there is a forth dimension: Time. Is it sheer folly to try and control a dimension? More..
Ten Words To Help Your Self Esteem
Acquiring self-esteem isn't easy. Most of us can start out with good intentions but then lose our way. We need simple guidelines, a catechism or a simple mantra show the way or give us something to fall back during hard times. To this end, I have put together ten steps that may help you gain the self-esteem you want so much. More..
Is the Search for One's Inner-Self a Complete Waste of Time?
I hear and read about the need to find one's inner-self so that one can begin self-improvement. The more I hear this, the more I know that looking for your inner-self is a waste of time and effort, and here's why. More..
Be A Visionary Thinker And Not An Idle Dreamer
Self motivation is something many of us find hard. We know what we want but we just can't seem to get motivated to do anything about getting it. But, if you're going to get to where you want to get to, you need to be a visionary thinker and not an idle dreamer. More..
From Black and White to Glorious Colour
There are many people we meet who seem much more self assured than ourselves. They have an opinion on everything; a 'yes and no' answer for every topic, a 'right and wrong' summation of things. If you find yourself unsure about most things and unable to see in black and white as they do, should you feel inferior and look to them for guidance? I think not. More..
All Winners Are Losers
When looking for our own self-development we are often bombarded by slogans that claim to show us the ‘key to success’, or steps that can guarantee that we ‘win in life’, no matter what it is we want. But, can we be winners and, more importantly, should we strive to be winners? More..
Self Improvement By Association
It was John Dunne who first wrote; No man is an island. Never was there a truer observation of man's condition. No one forms beliefs, ideas, emotions, opinions in isolation. The search of self improvement is no different. We can only find our inner self through others. More..
Relaxing With A Mental PDA
We all have this favorite expression when it comes to being stressed out, and I wouldn't bother naming all of them since it may also vary in different languages. But when it comes down to it, I think that it is how we work or even relax, for that matter that triggers stress. Ever been stressed even when you're well relaxed and bored? I know I have. More..
Your Recommended Daily Allowance For Relaxation
"Relaxation" is a word which we use casually. Seldom do we try to analyze the different forms of relaxation that are available to us. In this article I have tried to highlight some of the types of relaxation which you might not normally think about. More.. A Piece Of Blarney: 10 Ways To Empower Your Communications
There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; radio programs; clubs dedicated to public speaking; ordinary conversations; certain rules still apply when it comes to interaction through words. More..
Setting Your Goals - Easier Said, Easily Done
The basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes, successful businessmen and businesswomen and all types of achievers in all the different fields. The basics of setting goals give you short-term and long-term motivation and focus. More..
Choosing the right program is vital
Why do so many self help, positive thinking and motivational seminars, books and audios not work, and what can I do that will work for me?More..
Latest News
- Inmates get self-help via Dale Carnegie (MSNBC)
A Dale Carnegie course at Louisiana State Penitentiary offers prisoners the tools to resolve disputes, and in the process teaches speaking skills and trains them to be self-confident.
- Angola: Improvement of People's Living Standards Tops Priority - Economy Minister (AllAfrica.com)
Angolan minister of Economy, Manuel Nunes JĂşnior, sworn in last Friday in Luanda, considered the improvement of the population's living standards as the priority of his sector for the four-year term.
- School district to perform self-evaluation (Today's News-Herald)
The Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will meet in a special session Monday to undergo a self-evaluation exercise.
- MCIT helping counties self-insure (Monticello Times)
During the difficult economic recession of the late 1970s, the cost of insurance for government entities became cripplingly high. Unable to afford skyrocketing insurance costs, the Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust was born.
- Your Community (Albany Democrat-Herald)
ALBANY Variety of classes offered this fall The Albany Parks & Recreation Department is offering a variety of self- and home-improvement classes and activities this fall for teens and adults.
- Today is: (The Frontier Post)
Tuesday, October 07, 2008, Shawal 07, 1429 A.H. ISLAMABAD (PPI): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman has made it clear that President Asif Ali Zardari has always supported Kashmiris and their right of self-determination.
- One Fifth Avenue, By Candace Bushnell (Independent)
Hooray – here's some fun, girls! Not a book club offering or a worthy tome for self improvement, but a dollop of unashamed indulgence. Out with the violet creams, and off with the shoes – no, not Manolo Blahniks, those lust objects from Sex and the City, for Candace Bushnell has moved on to Christian Louboutin for foot candy. It is time to settle into a lovely cushion for a slice of New York ...
- Press Releases (BusinessNorth)
ASHLAND, Wis.-Wisconsin's private colleges are stepping forward with a green initiative that has won the support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The colleges and universities, including Northland College in Ashland, Wis., will perform voluntary self-audits to assure compliance with major environmental laws.
- Keegan: Kansas defense passive (Lawrence Journal-World)
The Kansas University football team’s offense was its bold, brash self in the second half of a 35-33 comeback victory Saturday at Iowa State. The Jayhawks went for it on fourth down and with the lead kept throwing the ball, instead of milking the clock. “We have to,” coach Mark Mangino said. “It’s part of the makeup of our football team. We tell the kids all the time we need to be aggressive. ...
- Contact Solutions Announces Columbia Bank Chooses Its Shared IVR Services to Better Serve Customers (Centre Daily Times)
Contact Solutions (CSI), the industry leader in contact automation, announced that Columbia Bank (Tacoma, WA, NASDAQ:COLB) is a new customer of the firm's shared IVR (interactive voice response) services. Columbia Bank has over 50 branches throughout Washington and Oregon. Columbia Bank will be using CSI shared IVR services for its many self-service consumer banking applications such as funds ...
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