"Your self-worth sets the standard for the love you invite into your life."

"Be a masterpiece of self-love, and watch as others paint their affection accordingly."

"The love you cultivate within reflects the gardens of love you'll blossom in."

"Radiate self-love; it's the magnet that attracts genuine affection."

"Treat yourself with the love you deserve, and others will follow your lead."

"The love you give yourself becomes the melody that others dance to in your presence."

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Personal Development

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Mindfulness

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Mental Health

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Love & Relationships

Love yourself a bit more

The first step to becoming a more <a href="https://hackspirit.com/someone-displays-these-traits-theyre-a-really-great-communicator/">effective communicator</a> is to set yourself small daily communication goals. Think about what's holding you back and why you're driven to improve this skill. Then set yourself three small, achievable goals.
"Setting goals is linked with self-confidence, motivation, and autonomy", as outlined by <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201803/goal-setting-is-linked-higher-achievement">Marilyn Price-Mitchell, Ph.D.</a> These goals will help you build your confidence in communication, which is key.
And be sure to write your communication goals down, as research finds that writing goals down makes you more likely to achieve them.

Set Yourself Small Communication Goals

When it comes to communication less is more. As outlined by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/melodywilding/2020/07/27/how-to-be-a-confident-concise-communicator-even-when-you-have-to-speak-off-the-cuff/?sh=5e13d0011fe1">Forbes </a>, “Concise communication is more important now than ever before”. And research shows the best way to improve overall team communication is to <a href="https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/minds-business/quality-beats-quantity-in-team-communications.html">focus on quality not quantity </a>. Quality is key. There is such a thing as <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/talking-too-much#when-to-see-a-doctor">talking too much </a>and it can lead to the message being lost and people not paying attention to the speaker. In his <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18379570">book </a>‘Brief: Make A Bigger Impact By Saying Less’, author Joseph McCormack argues that in a world filled with noise, being concise helps your message more clear and more memorable.

Focus On Quality

Active listening is a key<a href="https://hbr.org/2024/01/what-is-active-listening">Active listening </a>is a skill that can be developed, like any other. It involves developing a whole host of communication skills “from learning how to read subtle cues to controlling your own emotional response” explains workplace expert, <a href="https://hbr.org/2024/01/what-is-active-listening">Amy Gallo </a>. Most people listen to respond. Essentially everyone is just waiting for their turn to talk. Active listening helps you to <a href="https://hackspirit.com/the-art-of-active-listening-techniques-for-improved-communication/">listen to understand and then respond </a>. Active listening makes it easy for you to contribute something valuable and meaningful because you’ve listened and understood the person you’re communicating with.

Focus On Active Listening

As outlined by <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-are-an-introvert-2795427#:~:text=Introversion%20vs.%20Shyness,-It%20is%20important&text=They%20find%20engaging%20in%20%22small,try%20to%20offer%20an%20explanation.">VeryWell Mind </a>, “introverts also tend to think before speaking. They want to have a full understanding of a concept before they voice an opinion or try to offer an explanation.” This shows you want to be clear on your message. And it’s a good thing. But, it means you’ve got to be a bit more prepared than your counterparts who are happy to react on the fly. Take some time to review the meeting agenda, and consider some possible talking points. Clarify your thoughts on the topic before the meeting and be ready to share.

Clarify Your Thoughts Before the Meeting

Eye contact is a very powerful tool in effective communication. Benefits include:<ul><li>Creates a connection with the listener.</li><li>Makes you more memorable and compelling.</li></ul>Learning to hold eye contact is a skill. Although it might feel scary at first, with practice, you will master this skill and be well on your way to being an effective communicator.As <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/personal-growth/nonverbal-communication/">Tony Robbins</a> &team say, "eye contact is the most important factor in nonverbal communication." It is a vital skill to master.Start slowly by holding eye contact with friends& family, where you feel comfortable, and gradually add it to work conversations.

Make Eye Contact

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Productivity

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Communication

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Time Management

Ways to communicate effectively, even if you’re introverted or shy

Create ideas that you think will work. Don't be afraid to try something super crazy, either!Trust in your own ideas and push them forward. Believe in your idea and others will believe in it too.Spread and promote your ideas as well.

Ideas

Motivation is a very important aspect to work. Without motivation, people wouldn't do anything at all. People have many different types of motivation, which range from money to saving little puppies.However, a different type of motivation has to come from within yourself. You need to be able to tell yourself to get up every morning, go to work, and do the chores. Self motivation requires you to be able to keep yourself in check and make yourself be productive.Tip: It helps to motivate yourself by promising yourself a reward afterward, like an ice cream break or funny video.

Self motivation

Mentally, you're the only one holding yourself back.Give yourself time to adjust and think clearly.If you love yourself, you then have the ability to lovfriendse others and succeed.

Mental obstacles

When opportunities pass you, there's no knowing when another one will come about. Take every chance you've got and control it. Something good will come about from taking that chance. If not, don't worry, just try again.

Opportunities

A successful person knows when to stop and when to go on. They're able to weigh the pros and cons, and make rational decisions. Practice thinking about your decisions before you make them, and that will make you a more thoughtful person who can easily tell what to do and when to do it.

Knowing boundaries

A key component to being successful is being able to control your emotions when in a certain situation.For example, being able to stay calm in a stressful situation, or not getting angry at your friends for doing the wrong thing.

Emotional-Control

Surround yourself with trustworthy people, who you know will be able to help you out in serious situations. You may need to rely on these people in the future. It's also scientifically proven that when people have close friend groups, they are much happier than when they are alone. Being happy also helps you want to continue to be successful.

Trustworthy people

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Career

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Business

Small Secrets to Success

Did you know that you look pretty? Look at others around you. You'd definitely find someone's body shape, eye, skin, or any part of body not attractive. Now compare that with the same body part of yours. See?

You Are Beautiful 

Even a flower that blooms beside a road sparks a flow of joy in our hearts. And the beautiful "you";do the same to others as well. You are beautiful, you are pretty, you are important. There's someone who didn't get to live today. But you did.

You Matter!

This is a post I'm sharing to tell you some facts about youself!

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

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Philosophy

YOU!

I've read many stories over the years, but only a few have truly stuck with me. Out of all those stories, there's one that stands out as my absolute favorite. It's about a Carpenter and a Rich Landlord, and what really touched my heart, was the profound words spoken by the Carpenter. Those words completely changed my perspective and have even helped me overcome my tendency to procrastinate at times.

WORLD'S BEST LIFE CHANGING STORY - 10X PRODUCTIVITY

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a wealthy landlord, he had great fortune but was extremely cautious when it came to spending his money. One day, he decided to hire a carpenter to build a door for his animal farm. The landlord specifically requested a simple door, without any fancy decorations. He promised to pay the carpenter 2 dollars for his work and mentioned that he would come the next day to inspect the door.

STORY FIRST PART

The next day, when the landlord came to see the door, he was amazed by the carpenter's hard work. The door was stunning, perfectly nailed, and polished. The landlord admired the door but couldn't help but wonder why the carpenter had made it so much better. Did the carpenter want to ask for more money than the agreed-upon 2 dollars?In an angry tone, the landlord shouted, "What have you done? I only asked for a simple door, why did you make it so fancy? Don't even think about asking for extra money now!"

LANDLORD SURPRISED

After hearing the landlord, the carpenter replied, "No need to worry, Mr. Landlord. Our agreement was for 2 dollars, so you need to give me 2 dollars for my job"Upon hearing this, the landlord said, "Why did you put in so much effort for just 2 dollars? That's crazy"The carpenter explained, "It's not about the money, it's about my potential & skills. I have spent many years building my abilities. I loved my job and I strive to create the finest artwork. I didn't want to look at this door and regret not giving it my best. I take pride in being useful and always achieving my best craftsmanship."

Carpenter Answer 

Carpenter take just his 2 dollars hardwork money and Rich Landlord also thanks him for his amazing work...After a few years, a huge house construction project came up and many carpenters showed up hoping to get the chance to work on it. Among the crowd, the old landlord spotted the carpenter who had built his door before and remembered his skills. With joy, he awarded the carpenter with the contract, which completely transformed the carpenter's life and turned him into a successful and wealthy person.

STORY END PART

This story is my favorite, because it's not just tell the true feeling of craftsmanship but also tell us that we need to understand about our potential and we need to learn to give our all effort for achieving great success.Example: if you have exam then you know your weak subjects. If you give good focus and effort than you can achieve good marks, also get 1st position in class...

What You Understand By This Story !

THIS IS NOT JUST A SIMPLE STORY, BUT CHANGE THE PERSPECTIVE OF MYSELF, UNDERSTAND THE MEANING THEN YOU KNOW THE TRUE SECRETS OF GREAT SUCCESSFUL PERSON

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Books

LIFE CHANGING STORY - BY ALEX

"In the quiet moments, between the chaos of life, lies the true essence of our being."

"Stars may shine brightly, but it's the darkness that unveils their brilliance."

"Silence whispers truths louder than words ever could."

"Growth isn't always visible; it quietly nurtures roots beneath the surface."

"In the dance of life, our scars become the most beautiful choreography."

"The grass is greener where you water it."

"In the garden of life, both flowers and thorns contribute to its beauty."

"Time, like a river, carries us forward, yet leaves traces of our journey along its banks."

“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”

In the vast expanse of human thought, gems of wisdom often emerge from the shadows, spoken by individuals whose names may never grace the history. These quotes, though unattributed to renowned figures, possess a raw power, resonating with profound truths and insights that transcend fame.

Quotes that hit different 🎯

Instead of fearing it, we must embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and self-improvement. By shifting our perspective and seeing failure as a valuable learning experience, we open ourselves up to valuable insights and personal development. Embracing failure allows us to unlock our full potential and become the best version of ourselves. So let us not shy away from failure, but rather welcome it with open arms, knowing that within its grasp lies the key to our success.

Failure is Inevitable

"Failure is not the end, but a stepping stone to wisdom."

While seeking advice and support from others is crucial, true self-reliance involves making independent decisions and taking responsibility for choices and actions.

Self-Reliance Requires Independence

"Interdependence fuels independence; seek counsel, but trust your instincts." - Anonymous

Building support networks and seeking help does not diminish self-reliance. Interdependence strengthens independence through difficult times.

Self-Reliance Doesn't Mean Isolation:

"Connection fuels resilience; self-reliance is not a solo journey."

Hard truths can be tough to accept, but they often pave the way for personal growth and self-reliance.

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Habits

Swallow Truth

This involves no complaining, gossiping or criticising for 21 days. If you slip, you have to start all over againYou can go a step further by shunning any negative thoughts which germinate in your mind. And sticking to positive thinking.

21-Day No Complaint Challenge 

Screen sabbatical, i.e. no technology usage, one day of the week can work wonders. It will improve your efficiency and make you more grounded and connected to your loved ones and nature.

Tech Free Saturday 

Instead of saving monthly, one can save weekly. One can save at least 30% of weekly income or maybe more It will give a sense of relief as a week passes by quickly and savings accumulated gives dopamine hits to save more. Moreover it helps in better planning of the u foreseen circumstances because missing to save for a week would have less impact if one misses to save for a month.

52-week Money Challenge

Those following will have to get rid of one item on the first day and 2 items on the second day and so on. By this one can de clutter physical and mental space, thereby simplifying life

30-Day Minimalism 

Moving the charger out of your room will have cascading effect on your entire day. One has to go out of the room to switch off the alarm upon waking up, leading to more saved time throughout day and less grogginess.

3-day Phone Charger Method 

Basically it involves <ul><li>Two 45 minutes workouts a day, one indoor and outdoor. </li><li>Drink 4-5 litres of water</li><li>Read 10 pages per day of a non-fiction book. </li><li>Strict diet, with no junk food</li></ul>One can adapt it to one’s own need, like a student can add 4 hours of studying or a working professional can give some time to a side hustle or increase quality family time.

75-Hard Challenge 

Writing in the morning to de clutter your mind and it’ll help you to understand yourself better and analyse your problems or life in general better. You can write your daily tasks a night before with this which will keep you motivated. This challenge will give you the requisite willpower to achieve your goals.

Morning Pages (Journaling)

These challenges will help you to build the strength and courage needed to become your greatest self. You need not follow all the challenges at once. You can go for one or multiple challenges at a time.

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Money & Investments

Challenges That Change Your Life

We could achieve anything and we were already changing our world. That would ripple through the world.
Nurturing the beauty in all of us, clearing the shadows of doubt.
Making us whisper quietly, "How amazing can I be?" But then wondering, who would believe that I was.

Changing Our World

There's a battle between love and faith against reality and fear. It would have been clearer if they were on the same side of the table. Instead, they switched and challenged each other.
This seems to be a warrior of light training drill, causing confusion and doubt.

Lives battles and doubts, a great battle between love and faith 

Yesterday I loved the energy I channelled and felt reflected by you all, it confirmed to me we could achieve anything and we were already was changing our world, and that would ripple through the…

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Religion & Spirituality

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Meditation

Is It Crazy To Believe We Can Change The World?

This piece explores the metaphorical journey of climbing personal mountains. It delves into the idea that overcoming self-sabotage requires the same determination and resilience as summiting a physical mountain. By addressing internal obstacles, readers learn strategies for self-mastery, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, goal setting, and the power of persistence in reaching the pinnacle of personal growth.

Summiting Your Inner Peaks

Before embarking on the ascent to self-mastery, one must first establish a base camp of self-discovery. This concept introduces readers to the foundational steps of understanding their own patterns of self-sabotage. Through introspection and acknowledgment of one's vulnerabilities, this guide offers a starting point for transformation, highlighting the role of self-compassion and acceptance in the journey.

 The Base Camp of Self-Discovery

This article addresses the treacherous terrain of self-doubt that often hinders progress towards self-mastery. It presents techniques for recognizing and confronting these doubts, likening them to obstacles on a mountain trail. By developing a mindset of resilience and adaptability, readers learn to navigate through self-doubt, turning challenges into stepping stones towards achieving personal goals.

Navigating the Terrain of Self-Doubt

Focusing on the overwhelming impact of negative thinking, this idea compares it to an avalanche that can derail one’s journey to self-mastery. It offers insight into the triggers and patterns of negative thoughts, providing practical tools for mindfulness and cognitive restructuring. This approach helps individuals dig out from the avalanche and continue their ascent with renewed clarity and focus.

The Avalanche of Negative Thoughts

This idea highlights the often-overlooked phase of descending the mountain, symbolizing the integration of self-mastery into daily life. It discusses how to apply lessons learned from overcoming self-sabotage in practical, everyday scenarios. This section offers strategies for maintaining personal growth, ensuring that the journey to the summit leaves a lasting impact on one’s approach to life’s challenges.

The Descent: Integrating New Heights into Everyday Life

Reaching the summit of self-acceptance is portrayed as the ultimate goal in the journey of transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. This narrative explores the importance of embracing one’s imperfections and learning from failures. It encourages readers to view each setback as a lesson, fostering a sense of self-compassion and understanding that is crucial for personal growth.

The Summit of Self-Acceptance

Readers interested in personal growth and self-improvement will find "The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery" an invaluable resource!

THIS IS A BOOK ABOUT SELF-SABOTAGE.Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it-for good.Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential.For centuries, the mountain has been used as a metaphor for the big challenges we face, especially ones that seem impossible to overcome. To scale our mountains, we actually have to do the deep internal work of excavating trauma, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up for the climb.In the end, it is not the mountain we master, but ourselves.

Brianna Wiest is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Brianna Wiest has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Brianna Wiest's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

Brianna Wiest

The Mountain Is You

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