The basis of self help is that everyone has the capacity to improve his or her own life and needs simply to plug in to that power inside of themselves. The first awareness of the self-consciously driven power to help oneself appears in Self Help by Samuel Smiles, published in 1859. In a direct, take charge approach that would become synonymous with the term “self help” in later years, Smiles delivers the opening line of his book: “Heaven helps those that help themselves.” And it seems t (more…)

Most of us are partially contented with our lives the way they are, but it’s hard to think of anything else when there are so many other issues to be considered.

Still we should aspire for something better.

We are all attacked by problems. But it should not bother us or even slow us down to becoming all we should be. Our dreams as children should continue to stay with us, short-lived though they may be or as long as we could keep hold to the dream. The old saying (more…)

Personal development has moved forward in the last few decades. In past times we looked to our religions to give us spiritual insights. Not long ago we placed our gaze on science for the answers. However, in the last few decades many of us have started to look within for the answers and personal development seemed like the best starting point.

Personal development has, in the past, been a luxury pursuit of the rich, famous or dedicated seeker. However, as we find ourselves firmly (more…)

Are you totally happy with your life? It wouldn’t surprise me if your initial response was to ask the question “Is anyone totally happy with their life?” Fair comment. So let me rephrase the question. “Is there any area of your life right now that you are not happy with?” Is that a better question?

You may be one of the fortunate ones who can say they are happy in every area of their life. However, I bet you are like most people in our society, who are probably unhappy with one or mor (more…)

Self help refers to an improvement in an individual or group that is brought about by the individual’s or group’s own efforts. This improvement can be emotional, intellectual or economical. However, generally self help is used to bring about an improvement on a spiritual or psychological level.

Several writings and works of literature have emulated the concept of self help in the past. In fact, the stoic and the Islamic scholars advised others in a manner, so as to help people (more…)

Personal development may turn a lot of people off because of its image. You always see these self-proclaimed gurus, peddling their tape sets and e-books, telling you that you can be happier, become a millionaire, lose weight, learn to use superhuman powers and read “War And Peace” in 15 minutes… if you’ll just buy their CD set or e-book!

It’s no wonder this can turn people off. Personal development might seem tacky or new-agey to you, but if you look a little more closely (more…)

The Catholic Church promotes persistent longing for that which is considered moral and holy. This is apparently directed towards the objective of self-improvement. Now, Catholics are always called upon to aspire for what the Almighty in the very beginning planned for humans to turn into.

The world is without a doubt, beset with enticements to commit transgressions. Every type of wrongdoing perpetrated, is a departure from the original purpose of the Lord for human beings. Th (more…)

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Do a search on the internet for self help programs and prepare to be amazed. I am a self help guy from way back too, and I am amazed at all that is available for purchase.

You can find a self help site for anything, I think, which is a tribute to both American ingenuity and marketing.

We seem to be adept at finding a problem and creating a program to solve it.

The problem with some of our self help programs is that sometimes they are very light weight, implying that a soluti (more…)

Be all you can be, but it’s not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it’s hard to think of anything else when where are real issues to be discussed.

Still I aspire for something deeper and more meaningful.

So we’re all pelted with problems. Honestly it shouldn’t even bother or even hinder us to becoming all we ought to be. Aspirations as kids should continue to live within us, even though it w (more…)

I’m sure you have a bright personal development idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can’t wait to test out. Of course you’re not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor?

It’s always best to set up a personal goal where you can accomplish the most in record time, maybe like mowing the lawn in an hour before the big game on TV. A correct and positive attitude in whatev (more…)

There are times in life when we all need a little help. Unwilling to admit we do can just prolong the problem. A self help group can not only be a great source of comfort, but also takes away the aching feeling you are all alone in your suffering.

No matter what the problem is, a self help group may be the method by which you can discuss, listen, interact, network, and be counseled by those who are probably going through the same life-altering struggle and pain you are experien (more…)