Smart Talk – Personal Development Blog
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Each year, millions of people search for the perfect book—one that will stimulate their imaginations and inspire new courses of action. Thousands of self-help books offer the ‘secrets’ of fulfilment, happiness, success, and prosperity. Many people can think of a book that has impacted their lives by making them think and behave differently. Books have…
1. Achieve More with Less Today’s society often confuses hyperactivity for productivity or growth. Just being busy all the time, though, means you’re grinding away the hours you could be using to focus on and achieve what you really want in life. Stop being mindlessly busy and take time to sit down and sort out…
Successful people know what they want and they usually get it thanks to a life filled with positive habits. These great habits include being focused and disciplined about shaping their life just as they want it. As you may expect, they are usually goal-focused, adaptable, and willing to learn. Interestingly, they also have habits that…
Who knew that answering three simple questions could elicit profound and powerful answers? This is your opportunity to reassess your situation, gain perspective, and make relevant changes. Ready? Get a pen and paper and start writing! 1. What do you want more of in your life? What things are going really well for you?…
Success does not happen overnight. It takes hard work, perseverance and continual self-improvement. Every highly successful entrepreneur has a great story to tell. Often times, you’ll be amazed by what most of them have gone through before becoming famous entrepreneurs. They may be ordinary people but they do not have ordinary minds. Here are the…
The story of the sinking of the Titanic will be told and retold for count less generations. Both young and old are fascinated by what is considered one of the rarest events in human history. Hundreds of books have been written and several feature films have been produced in memory of the legendary ship. Today,…
Do you find yourself continually running out of time or not getting everything done that you had hoped to? Do the phrases “I can’t believe that’s the time” or “I didn’t get that finished today” seem all too familiar? In order to optimise your time, it is essential that you manage yourself effectively. Whether you…
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Are there times when you doubt yourself and your abilities? Have you missed out on opportunities because you felt you were not talented enough, lacked education or felt unattractive?. Time and time again, I coach people who have lots of talent and wonderful ability, yet for various reasons they are filled with self-doubt. They give…
It is easy to think that Alice in Wonderland is a dreamland fairy tale for children. On the surface it appears to be just that. However, if you look closer, you will realise that Alice’s world translates into much more than a children’s fairytale. The story has been studied and analysed by psychoanalysts since the early…
As I write this article the word ‘confidence’ returns 124 million results on Google. It’s no wonder,as confidence is surprisingly difficult to tie down precisely and regardless of how much we have, we crave more. Confidence is one of our greatest personal resources. With it we can handle any situation, reach our goals and take…
Recent research suggests that compared to last year people are working an extra 6-10 hours per week with only 32% stopping to take a full lunch. Despite countless articles written each year aimed at helping create balance and quality in life, people are still overworking and expecting to achieve more. When you burn the candle…
“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today” is a familiar proverb that advises us to complete the tasks at hand, yet time and time again we fall victim to procrastination. Despite detailed plans, clear objectives and digital accessories that beep at us, we still defer what needs to be done until a…
Last year brought unexpected global changes. The media’s coverage of the economic climate has had its influence, leaving many feeling anxious, uneasy and uncertain. People are confused about how to adapt and prosper with changing circumstances. But the truth is that there will always be something. People have got through tough times in the past; they…