National Self Improvement Month: 75 Ways to Learn and Grow
September is National Self Improvement Month, 30 days of reminding people to pause and take the time of do something that can help improve themselves. This is also the time for making positive changes to live a happier and better life. But making those changes and self-improvement is not an easy and simple task that can be achieved during a short period of time. So, I’m kicking off the month long awareness for personal growth with tips and free growth strategy coaching sessions. The coaching sessions are designed to help individuals and business owners transform their dreams into tangible results and turning their intentions into actions. Each of these sessions is geared at helping all participants in developing their real personal plan for their growth and success. To achieve self-improvement, commitment and professional help are needed. That’s my objective with my free growth strategy sessions. I will share the most effective ways to help you achieve your goals. Participants in shifting their gear, gaining their complete focus and moving forward to achieve their well-deserved peak. Aside from the insights that participants may gain, they can also have a complete access to the most powerful tools like the Free Growth Strategy Analysis. At the end of the sessions, participants will learn about the things needed in changing their story from being unproductive to achieving growth. It’s also just days before the NFL will kick off their 2015 football season. In light of that, my Free Growth Strategy Sessions were inspired, in part, by the buzz involving the Tom Brady “deflategate” scandal, Dez Bryant, the NFL, and the sport’s push for ongoing self-improvement of players. As with the ongoing self-improvement required for sports players, individuals and professionals can benefit from the help of an expert...
Self Improvement: Ideas for Making a Lasting Impression in Less than 5 minutes
Ideas for Making a Lasting Impression in Less than 5 minutes Research shows people form opinions about us within seconds of contact. A New York University, Graduate School of Business, study showed that within the initial seven seconds of introductions, people make 11 decisions: “(1) education level, (2) economic level, (3) perceived credibility and believability, (4) trustworthiness, (5) level of sophistication, (6) sexual identification, (7) level of success, (8) political background, (9) religious background, (10) ethnic background, (11) social and professional desirability.” That’s a real eye opener! However, don’t panic because, keeping within the 5 minutes to make a great impression, you still have 4 minutes and 53 seconds to change their minds! You are the one who gives credibility to what a person thinks. Whether you’re networking, interviewing for a new job or are in a social setting, the following tips can help you leave a positive lasting impression: http://t.co/1pXAWDui0i 1. Make eye contact and smile. Good eye contact is an indication that you are interested and engaged in what the other person is saying. Research shows that maintaining eye contact about 60% of the time is a good idea. A warm authentic smile makes the best first impression. Ensure that it’s a full lip-to-cheek-to-eye smile. A smirk can make you appear to be unreal. 2. Project positive body language. For example, poor posture can be perceived as low self-confidence and self-esteem. Using your dominant hand, give a warm firm handshake. 3. Say their name. Most everyone responds positively to hearing their name being called. Remembering and saying their name helps you establish a connection. That along with...A Healthier You: 9 Reasons You Should Smile More
People scurry around looking for the latest health fad to make them skinnier, happier, healthier, and look younger. They spend billions of dollars trying to seize the perfect “fix.” However, few realize the health benefits of simply smiling. Some may already be thinking that it sounds to simple to be effective. However, there’s actually sound research that confirms it works! WebMD says that a smile makes you look intelligent, attractive and helps you be successful!. A smile also says a lot about your personality. Now, that’s worth genuinely flexing your facial muscles for! #NationalSmileDay Here are nine reasons to smile more: 1 – Reduce Heart Rate – The body becomes relaxed, blood pressure is reduced, and, the the heart rate is slower when we smile. This takes a load off of the heart and helps it do it’s job without overly tasking it. Research shows that people who smile and laugh a lot reduce their chances of developing heart disease. 2 – Reduce Stress – One of the top 5 causes a range of health problems in America is stress. Smiling is a simple way to reduce stress lower the influx of stress hormone cortisol. 3 – Boost Productivity – Studies show that smiling increases productivity while working. 4 – Enhances Trust – Research confirms that people trust others who genuinely smile at them. Not only is it good for our mental health, it also improves our social health. Healthy relationships begin with the reciprocation of authentic smiles. 5 – Free Pain Killer – Proverbs says: “Laughter does good like a medicine.” Those are strong words, and, research shows...Read more“Motivation is knowing you are learning, growing, and succeeding toward your desired outcome while sustaining positive momentum.”~Jaren L. Davis
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