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Course on Self Confidence – Convenient Ways to Siphon Self Improvement Secrets
Nov 7th
Where can you get help with feeling unable to truly express what you are feeling inside? How can you find the RIGHT course on self confidence that gives you IMMEDIATE plus LONG-TERM learning and recovery?
One good answer is to make excellent usage of online search engine services — meaning, you merely type in the confidence-related keyword phrase that best describes what you are actually thinking and feeling. Surprisingly, the search engines have become SUPER adept at interpreting your query almost as if they possess human listening capacity and understanding.
For instance, it is words like “boosting self esteem and personal poise” that are helping so many to find the exact commentary you are reading right now. Make no mistake, however; locating what you need via online searching must be a precise endeavor — because, for locating your most complementary course on self confidence, the more you know about what your needs are, then the more closely you will find results that genuinely match your search intentions.
Two more categories of ONLINE self assurance assistance you will find within the confidence-course-guide heading will be the many e-books, tutorials, seminars, and audio or CD types of support which feature excellent tips for boosting self confidence in themselves.
Now, as you search for course material that best outlines your steps to increase self assurance, it is helpful to realize that there are some authors, instructors, or mentors who suggest using tactics that involve methods which may seem unethical to you. In finding your best course on self confidence, this constitutes a great concern because in order to gain self reliance, it helps so much more when you can actually BELIEVE and trust in the method recommended.
Have you ever noticed that some people, including those whom the general population tends to look up to and admire — will derive their awesome self reliance from the fact that people place them on a pedestal? The meaning here is that issues of pride, equality, fairness, and moral or ethical values might come into play for you.
When you feel uncomfortable in doing or performing the confidence-boosting tips suggested to you for reasons of spiritual or ethical concern, then it is almost needless to say that such measures within your personal course-on-self-confidence selection are not the proper ones to afford you maximum, reliable, and ongoing success.
More often than not, you will be quite able to tell whether an online self improvement source has your best interest at heart. You can do this simply by carefully reading its introductory passages or company mission statements.
Yet, still another firm or solid way to know that the self help website source comes highly recommended for you is to pay new attention to the Google page rank for that particular site. It just so happens that, for those who know how to do it, checking the page rank of a site gives you greater clarity concerning its worldwide reputation.
Currently, it is not easy to achieve a high page rank; sites that offer a course on self confidence are no exception to this rule. Therefore, add this principle to your research techniques for finding online sites that can offer you the most outstandingly helpful tips for boosting self confidence, whether they are in the form of an online seminar, an e-book download, or audio and CD packages which will arrive to you via postal mail at your option.
In seeking the finest self improvement course, however, a great majority of the American populace is moving toward materials that can be read online or downloaded directly to your computer. This is perhaps the fastest and most convenient way to get quick yet precise information on how to remove the emotional obstacles that block your self expression abilities.
Don’t Let Life Just Pass – Enjoy It!
Aug 28th
The next time you’re in a supermarket, or on a subway or in a large group, take a look around. How many of the people around you look like they’re really enjoying life. How many look enthusiastic and full of joy? I’m willing to bet that it’s not many. Most are probably rushing to work or home from work, and don’t have time to worry about enjoying life. They’re too busy. But you should make time to enjoy life. You should do things you really enjoy every day.
Optimism and enthusiasm are two of the major traits of people who enjoy life. Enthusiasm is, in fact, critical for a full life, and if you’ve got enthusiasm you will also have an optimistic outlook. Both can make a big difference in your life, and both are needed to really enjoy it.
An enthusiastic outlook is not something you are born with. You have to have the right attitude for it, and it will only happen if you let it happen. Do you wake up in the morning full of zeal — raring to go and looking forward to the day. Or do you drag yourself out of bed dreading what is ahead, grabbing a quick breakfast and heading for a job you hate? If so, you need to develop enthusiasm and the best way to do this is cultivate a love of living, a love for people, and a love of beauty. Tell yourself you’re going to be enthusiastic and believe it. Then act enthusiastic.
A friend of mine has enthusiasm written all over him. Every time I see him he’s smiling and cheerful. One day he said to me, “I’ve been retired for almost ten years now, and I’ve had a ball every since the day I retired.” I laughed, but I was sure it was true. All people should get this much joy out of life.
One of the things needed to enjoy life, particularly as you get older, is keeping busy. Keeping busy and not being bored is one of the keys to a happy life. And indeed there are so many things to do with your free time — you never need to get bored.
Below I give a list of things that should help you enjoy life more.
1. Enjoy the Little things
Everything you try to do for enjoyment doesn’t have to be a big event: a vacation at a famous resort, a fishing trip to Alaska, a cruise in the Caribbean, or sky diving. They’re all great, but you can only do them once in a while (if you’re lucky). It’s the little things that really count; they’re the things that keep your enthusiasm up and give you a feeling of joy every day, and they are easy to come by. The old saying, ” Stop and smell the roses” may be worn out, but it’s still worth thinking about.
By little things I mean things like enjoying your first cup of coffee in the morning — in particular, leaning back, savoring the taste and smell, and really enjoying it. Also, enjoying the morning sunlight streaming in through the window, enjoying beautiful sunsets, and a walk down the garden path. Nature always makes you feel good and melts away stress. So enjoy the view of snow on a distant mountain, or just a drive or walk in the country.
2. Enjoy the People Around You
People are critical for enjoyment. Surround yourself with positive, enthusiastic people; enthusiasm and joy are contagious, so talk and laugh with them. Enjoy a night out with your spouse. Play with your kids (play games with them). And pets also bring a lot of joy into your life.
People are usually the happiest when they’re around other people — particularly, optimistic, enthusiastic people (in fact, it’s a good idea to avoid pessimistic, negative people. Some of it may rub off on you).
3. Make Up an “Enjoyment” List
One of the best ways to get enjoyment out of life is to make up a list of the things you really enjoy doing. Then read through them and think about them. How many of them have you done lately? Probably very few. Why? Not enough time? Make time.
In fact you should make up two lists. The first should be a list of everything you love to do, and the second should be a more specific list of when you will do these things.
Can’t think of anything? When was the last time you went dancing, biking, fishing, skiing, big game hunting, golfing, playing tennis or mountain climbing? I’m sure you can come up with a good list. (The rest of the things in my list may give you some ideas.)
4. Learn Something New
Learning, happiness and satisfaction with life all go hand in hand. People are never bored when they’re learning something new. You could take a course at night school, or just read a “how-to” book.
A few suggestions are:
Learn to write. Begin by writing in a journal or dairy. Then after you gain some confidence, try submitting articles to magazines. You may surprise yourself. Write poetry. Poetry isn’t a big seller, but millions of people enjoy writing it. Learn to use the computer if you don’t already know how (this won’t apply to many young people). If you already use the computer develop a blog. Learn to cook. Try out new recipes.
5. Learn to Sing or Play a Musical Instrument
Music plays such a large role in our lives. They say there are people who do not enjoy music, but I find it hard to believe. Just listening to music can bring a lot of joy into your life. But there is so much more you can do.
Singing makes everyone feel good. Maybe the only singing you do is in the shower, but the opportunities for singing in public are much greater today than they were a few years ago, and the reason is karaoke. And you don’t have to be a particularly good singer. Furthermore, as you sing more and more you’ll find that your singing will improve significantly. Karaoke groups are active in every city and town across America — in cafes, recreation centers, churches and so on.
Another thing that will likely bring you a lot of satisfaction and joy is learning to play a musical instrument. You may have taken piano lessons when you were young, and forgotten most of what you learned, Now is the time to begin again amd really learn it. Or maybe you would prefer the guitar. The important thing is to enjoy it (don’t worry about becoming a professional). But it’s equally important not to become discouraged — keep at it
6. Try a New Hobby
A new hobby is a great way to spend your spare time, and it will likely bring you a lot of enjoyment. The list of hobbies is endless. Photography is particularly enjoyable, and it has become easier and cheaper with digital cameras (you don’t have to worry about wasting a lot of film). And there are the old standbys: stamp and coin collecting. Gardening is another hobby enjoyed by millions of people, and it has a dividend — fresh vegetables. Others are bird-watching, restoring old cars, amateur astronomy, beadwork, jewelry making, model trains, and model planes, to name just a few.
7. Limit Your Time Watching TV
I love certain programs on TV as much as anyone, but sitting in front of the TV night after night and on weekends, watching everything that comes on is merely letting life pass. You’re spending all your time watching other people’s lives, and even though they might be exciting lives, you’re not living them. You’re just watching. What you want is to “live” life, not just watch it pass. You want to enjoy life.
Everyone loves certain programs — sports events and so on — and there’s no problem with that. The problem is becoming a “couch potato” in front of the TV.
8. Take “Enjoyment” Breaks
It’s a good idea every so often to take a break and do something you really like to do. This is particularly important if work takes up much of your time. These breaks can be relatively short: 15 or 20 minutes, or up to an hour. If you’re an avid photographer, for example, you could take your camera to work and take a few minutes at lunch to take some photos. There are, in fact, a lot of things you could do over the lunch hour: take a quick swim at a nearby pool, visit a nearby art gallery or museum. Or you could just go shopping, if that’s what you enjoy the most.
9. Make Time for Laughter
Laughter always makes you feel good. When you’re laughing, you’re enjoying life. Furthermore, it relieves stress, and makes you happy. If you surround yourself with happy, enthusiastic, optimistic people, you’ll likely do a lot of laughing as you talk to them. You can also get laughter from reading humorous books, watching TV or humorous videos or CDs. The important thing is to bring as much laughter into your life as possible.
10. Keep Your Body Fit and Healthy
You can’t enjoy life if you have aches and pains, or can’t get around easily. The three things you need in the proper amount to keep your body working well are;
Exercise. You should exercise every day, and make sure you do both aerobic and weights. Aerobics keep your lungs and heart in shape, while weights keep you muscles in shape. Stretching is also important. Sleep. You need at least 7 hours (some people need 8) of sleep each night. Keeping a regular sleep schedule (the same bedtime and rise times) helps you sleep better. Nutrition. Make sure you get the proper vitamins, minerals and so on. Vegetables, fruit and whole grain are particularly important.
11. Consider Stopping Things You Don’t Enjoy
Are there things that you do, but don’t enjoy doing? I’m not talking about yardwork or chores; most people don’t care for them, but if you’ve got a yard they’re something you have to do. Also I’m not talking about going to school. But maybe your job gives you little enjoyment. If possible, make changes so that you enjoy it more. Enjoy the people at work.
