Most of us have beliefs that limit us in our personal development.  These limiting beliefs also limit our successes in life.  We gather these wrong beliefs by the messages we received when we were young.  Unfortunately, these messages probably came from people who cared about us and just wanted to protect us.  Maybe you were discouraged from pursuing a particular talent because those people in charge of your life thought you needed something more practical.  They probably told you that their version of how things should be was safer.  It made you afraid to take a chance and you buried your talents.  Just like a lot of people, you took these things inside and they became what you truly believe about yourself and your potential.. . . >>> READ MORE

Do you suppose you and I are the only people who are way too busy and always trying to do too much?  Probably not.  But it sure feels that way sometimes.  You know the feeling when you're in the middle of something and your mind is already on the next thing?  That doesn't leave any room to enjoy the present experience does it?  If it has been a long time since you've really experienced life, then it is definitely time slow down before it whizzes on by. . . . >>> READ MORE

Ever notice when you're in a dark mood, it starts to feel comfortable there?  Everyone has a comfort zone, even if it's a bad zone.  It's way easier to stay in that hole than to try to dig your way out of it.  Sometimes it's so comfortable, you can start digging even deeper.  You might think, well it's safe here because this is what I know.  If I come out, I may get hurt.  This can last for years for some people because after awhile, the attitude becomes ingrained, a part of the personality.  . . . >>> READ MORE

There are wonderful messages to be discovered in nature. It can be a short hike on a nature trail, a camping trip or visiting your local botanical garden. A lot of people find release of tension in natural surroundings.. . . >>> READ MORE

I have always been a big reader. I have collected a million ideas over the years that haven't quite made it into my daily routine. The same thing has happened as I began studying Internet marketing and the idea I've had for years of writing. I have a hard drive full of stuff that is collecting virtual dust and have spent more time on support forums than I care to contemplate. . . . >>> READ MORE

Discouragement can block motivation because it's difficult to see a reason to put energy into a project or interest when you feel fairly hopeless. When it's gone, how do you get the drive back? When the juice just isn't there, how do you become regenerated to your purpose? . . . >>> READ MORE

What can pull you out of the dumps when you're in them, brighten your world when you're blue? There are sources of inspiration all around if you only look. Maybe it's a favorite poem or a walk on a nature trail. Perhaps it's your favorite music, a beautiful painting, religion or a famous person. Recalling favorite memories or rereading an old journal will help you remember what has uplifted you during difficult times in the past. . . . >>> READ MORE