Personality Development

Sometimes, we come across people who are utterly self-absorbed and believe the world revolves around them. They have an excessive interest in themselves, sometimes at the expense of those around them. Therefore, it becomes necessary to have a strategy to deal with such people and avoid being negatively affected by them. Dealing with narcissists can be a tough task at times, but these few tips should ease the burden. 1. Don't try to win their appreciation Narcissists have large egos and usually view others as inferior to them physically and mentally. Bearing this in mind, never expect a narcissist to appreciate you nor should you take their criticisms to heart. When someone you know to be a narcissist criticizes your work, look for a second opinion from a better-balanced person; someone who is not self-absorbed and would not cast you down to prop him/herself up. As self-absorbed as narcissists can be, they also notice when their charms or guile do not affect a perso...

As children move into their teens and into adulthood, they tend to want to assert their authority and rebel. This usually involves believing they know best and ignoring what their parents, especially their mothers, say. Simply put, this is a wrong move as often, our mothers are right and what they say should be considered. They speak from a place of love and experience that you should take advantage of. Herein are eight reasons listening to your mother is important, no matter how old you are. 1. She understands you better than anyone else Your mother watched and helped you grow from a helpless baby into the adult you are now. In that time, she has learnt your quirks and habits. She knows you in a way different from others and every advice she gives is based on her knowledge of the type of person you are. Therefore, do not turn a deaf ear to her advice and entreaties. 2. She has your best interest at heart Mothers always are on the lookout for ways to better thei...

A cluttered mind is as bad as, if not more, a cluttered home. It is sometimes said that a cluttered home is a physical representation of a persons state of mind. Having a cluttered mind means you would largely be unable to concentrate or get things done when they are due. There are ways to declutter the mind and, in turn, boost your mental health and productivity. 1. Let go of the past The past usually is the root cause of mental clutter. Not the past per se but the inability to let it go. Constant pondering of the past and the resurfacing of painful events is unhelpful as it makes moving forward difficult. Learn from and immediately do away with memories of failures, missed chances and mistakes made. You must understand that no matter how much time you spend on old thoughts, you cannot go back in time to change anything. What happened has happened. 2. Sift the information you are taking in The internet contains information of the vastest degree. This means th...

Frustration sets in when we are not getting our way. When things just seem not to be going the way we want, we feel helpless and powerless. It is a common emotional response to an opposition that arises in the form of anger or disappointment when we continue to fail at something. It can be over a petty job or some huge task. The frustration must be let out and it is always important to be careful how you let it out. The desire to hit someone or break something can be channeled elsewhere as doing otherwise could damage your relationship with friends or family. Herein are some ways to get rid of frustration: 1. Take your time One of the best ways to get rid of frustration is to give yourself some time. When we fail at a task, we get frustrated, especially when we feel it is something we should not fail at. We then try it out again out of frustration and still fail. At this point, it is advisable to take a breather, think things through slowly and then try again. This also ...

Personality Test: Find Your Eye Color in the Picture - Read below what each color represent. "The eyes indicate the antiquity of the soul." As each of us is different, so is the color of our eyes. An eye color depends on the amount and type of pigments in the eye’s iris. It is an inherited trait influenced by more than one gene. Eye colors can vary from the least common, green, to the most common color, brown. Unusual eye colors: red, black, or the appearance of violet is from rare genetic mutations. Others say that the color of the eyes could give you a hint of that person’s personality as some had associated it with meanings. Let’s now get to know what each color represent. 1. Blue Eyes Those with blue eyes may indicate a person that is forceful and direct; has an enormous energy, and a gift for insight and observation. 2. Green Eyes Those with green eyes can indicate a compassionate person that’s full of energy, and has enormous creativity as well as the gift o...

There is no greater path to success than through your own self-development. Those who are radically successful are immersed in themselves. They are endlessly curious and passionate about self-education. To rank among them, you must invest in yourself so you may manage your actions effectively, regardless of what life places in your path. It is through self-development that you become ready and able to be proactive in all of your efforts, challenges and successes. By being proactive, you are not waiting for success to happen; you go out and make it happen. You may not achieve every goal you set, but as you develop yourself, you are guaranteed to live a richer, deeper and wider life. Making a commitment to your own development is the first step on the path to living your personal legend. The following are the gifts of adopting a self- development mindset : 1. Sense of self Any type of self-improvement begins with a keen awareness of who you are and what are...

We can all benefit from practicing daily personal development. The rewards are huge for those who invest the time to grow mentally. What is this dark art of personal development you speak of Mr. Tim? Put simply; it’s the thing that will change your freaking life for real. No joke. Throw away the college books and forget about Google because all you need to understand is personal development.  It’s become my obsession and it’s what I do every single day that I have air in my lungs. It’s the difference between the losers and the winners that wake up at 4 a.m. with their game face on ready to obliterate their goals with an Elon Musk like way of doing things.  You aren’t broken, and we can fix you. Heck, we can fix each other! Empty your beer in the sink, grab a green juice and let’s knock the benefits of personal development out together.  Here are the nine reasons why I became obsessed with personal development and you should too: 1. It actually worked. I’m...

Maturity, the essential characteristic of a leader, does not just come with age. It is a goal we work to achieve. Mental health is synonymous with maturity, and maturity is born of responsibility. You cannot be mentally or emotionally healthy if you are irresponsible. People with maturity understand a great truth; they understand that life is difficult. In being able to accept this fact about life, mature people learn to handle life in all of its difficulties, not expecting it to be different. They have learned to accept that not everything in life is going to be their way, show up in the way they thought it would and nor will the world change on its axis to make them happier. Mature people know for any change to happen it has to come from within themselves, and this is where success or failure develop. The only way to live a more fulfilling, successful and purpose-driven life is when the choice is made to fully develop and live the attitudes and principles of a matured person...

Magnetic Personality There are two elements involved in becoming a magnet. The first is your ability to attract people. The second is your approach-ability, the extent to which others perceive you as being open. Together, these two qualities create a positive attitude, one of the top traits of a master net worker. Together, they influence how magnetic you are for your business. In business, magnetism typically means being a center of influence. What if you could become a living magnet for your business? Who or what would be attracted to you? Being a center of influence involves positioning yourself to attract other people to you. It means becoming recognized as the go-to person, the one with a broad network, the person who knows people who can solve other people's problems. That's the person you want to become because that's who you need to be to stand out from your competition. A magnet's strength is related to the composition of the magnet--not nec...