What was one step you took today towards self-improvement?

and how do you plan on that progress?

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which virtue did Franklin have the most trouble with?

which virtue did Franklin have the most trouble with? how could Franklin's self-improvement plan be applied fruitfully to your own life?

What are some other good books out about relationships?

I just finished reading Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. I absolutely loved it.
It is a self-improvement book, and I plan to read a few others by that author.
I'm open for any suggestions. They do not have to be self-improvement.
They can be fiction or non-fiction.
I am a teenager, so I would rather nothing too complex.
Any good book that deal with relationships, preferably between a boyfriend and girlfriend

Please do not suggest the Twilight Saga, I have already read the series.

songs to feel good and dance to?

Recently, my boyfriend left me for someone else. I was destroyed and with a really low self-esteem. So now I am working on a self-improvement plan to feel better about myself. I have been working out everyday and I already made some accomplishments. Part of this plan includes dancing. I love to dance and it makes me feel so much better about who I am. Can anyone please recommend songs that will get me pumped up and ready to feel good?
Lyrics and beat are important.

I need a murder attempt at the weekend self improvement workshop.?

I've been going through the headlines for ideas but everybody just shoots everybody. Boring. I've thought of pushing something heavy off the balcony, poison in the beverage, a banana peel on the stairs. All the usual stuff but I want something different. People have separate rooms but the wannabe murderer has access. It can't be something premeditated that takes a lot of planning because the idea doesn't occur until everyone is already there. Any suggestions.
I'm not going to do it, crisma. I'm a writer. Not only that but the murder attempt is destined to fail. It's a comedy.

What hinders the development of self-belief in people?

I agree with "avatar" (the second answer) that the lack of real-world accomplishment is a major factor in hindering self-belief, and as you mentioned, "accomplishment is usually tied to work and effort and the development of repeatable skills".

But don't these works and efforts require a great-deal of self-belief too, a strong sense of belief that the work and effort will not go wasted and that they will eventually contribute to a person's success?

In that case, it seems like a never ending cycle. At one instance, the lack of self-belief is attributed to the lack of real-world accomplishments, and on the other hand, the lack of real-world accomplishment can be attributed to the lack of self-belief.

It seems like it takes an unusual circumstances or an earth-shattering paradigm shift for an individual to be able to break into the cycle to achieve something that the individual felt great about, and subsequently sustain the self-belief.

What do you think?

Give reasons for the importance of children and young people's development of self-esteem and resilience?

i HAVE TO WRITE DOWN THE REASONS FOR MY NVQ2 AND i CAN'T SEEM TO PUT IT INTO WORDS, PLEASE HELP

I am looking for a personal development group in Sydney Australia. Anyone know a good place to look ?

I'm not looking for a 12 step program. I want a bunch of people motivated towards self development.

Why do people insist on doing the matchy thing with twins?

Doesn't it seem obvious that it would not be good for a child's development and sense of self? Some people even go as far as to use the same name.

Are there any international personal development marketing companies?

I love personal development and I am looking for a company that is interested in self motivated people with a strong ethic. I am one of those people! I am looking for an international business marketing self empowerment courses and seminars. I love to meditate, listen to tapes daily. My favourite amongst the popular authors are: Dr. Wayne Dyer, Stephen Covey, Napoleon Hill, Jamie McIntyre et. I love this industry, to be able to help myself and others.

Poll: Are you sick off goody two shoes self improvement goals?

Why is it we're all supposed to vow to give to charity, drink less, take an academic course, etc?

I suggest some subversive lifetime achievement goals. Before i die I am going to:

a) Punch the pope

b) Ram raid a bank

c) Streak at a major sporting event

d) Tell everyone what I really think of them

e) Con somebody into sleeping with me who wouldn't normally want to

f) Get so drunk/ stoned I lose the power of speech at least once a month

g) Mock disabled kids

h) Dance at the funeral of somebody I hated

i) Gain a large some of money by illegal means and get away with it

j) Gain a stone through eating junk

k) Make at least one prank phone call a week

l) Make somebody cry at least once a week

m) Get deported from at least one country for offending their culture

n) Do the bare minimum, or less, at any job I have until fired

o) Force an old person to give up a seat on the bus for me

p) Break the windows at the house of commons

q) Ruin a priceless work of art by smearing it with my poo

r) Use my car to make ridiculously short trips to annoy green types

s) Stand on the side of a public swimming pool and pee into it. Yell "Come on, everybody's doing it, I'm just not trying to hide it!"

t) Make a whole species extinct single handedly

u) Buy a slave. Make them do degrading things. Sell them on.

v) Run my own sweat shop of illegal immigrants. Shop them to immigration when I've made my first million.

w) Get a job at the samaritans. Convince callers to top themselves.

x) Spend more time on Yahoo Answers than any other living person. Even if that means killing some of the oposition.

y) Swim with a dolphin. Shag it, then kill and eat it.

z) Destabilise an emerging nation so that it descends back into a viscious cycle of genocide, famine and despair.

Vote for your favourite, or add your own.

Question about non-fiction, self-improvement, success, or goals books?

All of them seem to assume that the reader is already a manager, a boss, an important person at work.
Since I don't have any employees, and since i'm not a boss, should i stop reading these books and find another way to succeed?

Why are these books always assuming that I'm already bill gates or Jack Welch?? If i was already sitting in a corner office, why the f*** would i need to read a book about success?

Goals can you give me one of each please?

what are some of your personal goals, career goals, recreational goals, material goals, self improvement goals, charity goals, and spiritual goal.

I need help with my own self-improvement.?

I have officially decided that its time to revamp my image and my capabilities, and I'm tired of being mediocre at everything. I cannot tell if this is an identity crisis or the fact that I simply haven't been able to truly realize that perhaps I just don't understand the order of things. I'm afraid that I dream of big things and great accomplishments but am cursed with none of the abilities necessary to do them.

I started at football in High School, yet I was always jealous and disheartened by those who had the natural physique and skill to be college worthy. It just made me angry that in the grand scheme of things that some kid, not due to any work ethic or greatness of his character, was blessed with the genes that allowed him run faster than me and lift more than I could.

In academics, I was always frustrated that I simply was too bored, too angry, and too lazy to excel in the high school education system. I was again jealous of those who, though lacking in physical capability or social skills, had in my opinion a set life ahead of them just with their raw intelligence and academic work ethic. I always felt as though if I possessed that kind of intelligence, my goals would be clear cut and the direction of my life simple.

Socially, I do not charismatically take over my situation.
I have a fairly difficult time small talking, and I'm in no way getting the joys that I see so many of the socialite pretty boys at my school enjoying, particularly the attractive women. I could never manipulate others or convince people to follow me.

Now High School is ending, and I get a fresh start in college. What should I do, work on my weaknesses or fortify my strengths? Should I tone down my own self-improvement rhetoric? and just accept that maybe I'm just a mediocre person destined for mediocre things? Or am I fine, and merely just need a change in environment?

Anyways, I'm going to college on an ROTC scholarship, so I'm going to be in the military. Perhaps this is my avenue for excellence. So perhaps merely recommendations for success in college or military is all I need.
thanks.

Looking for the title of a self improvement book bought many years ago..?

It was this small paperback book regarding how to get anything you want in life. I think the title was something like.." How to get whatever you want" or " The secret to getting anything you want in life"..anyway I really want to read it again. It basically said that as long as you were willing to do whatever it takes ( and I mean whatever it takes! ) you can reach your goal although, most times you didn't need to do everything on that list. Is this ringing any bells with anyone? If so, please give me the title or author so I can get another copy. Thank you sooo much.

Is anyone afraid to take an IQ test because it will lower their self confidence?

Me. Im smart but i am still scared because if i get a lame test i will think im dumb.

is there a psychological test to determine level of self confidence?

The context is pre admission screening for an educational program. I'm not looking for self help.

My bf wants to test my self-confidence, so he wants me to......?

he wants me to stand infront of him completely naked. we've been together for 4years now and we always do our thing in the dark. so i do have beautiful features, but i'm unselfconscious about my love handles. how do i cover that up. not to mention my chubby vagina ( excuse the details). i'm 53 kilos, 5'4. but a little disproportional on my love handles. i dont want to expose them, how to cover up these flaws?

How is it possible that my self confidence could have dropped from 32 to 15 since January?

In JROTC we take a test for self awareness, last year I scored a 32/100 in self confidence, this year I scored a 15! How did this happen so quickly?
HEY nice answers please, thank you for driving it down to a 7. You suck.

Could my teacher know that I have low confidence in my self if he said this?

My teacher told me, that I can get a 100% and that I was smart (I get really crappy grades) and he said that if I get a high mark on my test that my self confidence will higher, does he know I have low self esteem?

I have just done an online self esteem test what does my score mean ?

I had a score of 46 is that good or bad and what does it show ?
How do I improve my self esteem ?

have you ever taken the rosenberg self esteem test?

http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/psychsci/media/rosenberg.htm

it has been proven to be a valid and reliable measure of self esteem. i scored a 16 out of thirty which is OK for self esteem. what did you get?
edit: why would you hope for a low score?

Self Esteem test, would you,,?

Which job would you most likely apply for?
self esteem, is broken down to self worth,
Dont give me, anything about your knowledge related, or educations, or experience. I want to see where you think you would feel most comfortable, Not What you wish for, What would you really apply for. If you were job searching today!

$7 hr, $10 hr, $15 hr, $20 hr, $30 hr, $50 hr, $75 hr, $100 hr, $200 hr, $500 hr, $1000 Plus hr

Take this self-esteem test!?

And tell me what you get!

http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/psychsci/media/rosenberg.htm

Score ranges from 0-30. 15-25 is normal. 25 and higher is high. And lower than 15 is low self-esteem.
I got a 27!

Self-Esteem/Confidence online test?

I want to do a Self-Esteem/Confidence online test, does anybody know where I can do one that is relaible?

Does anyone know where i can find deportment, etiquette or self improvement classes?

I live in the minneapolis area and want to find etiquette or deportment classes; how to talk how to walk manners that kind of thing... I know they exist for younger children, but i'm trying to find ones for adults. I've checked the net and come up blank if anyone could help that would be awsome.

Online self improvement classes?

I have concocted a plan to be the best person I can be. I was wondering if there was an accredited or less expensive course I can do in being assertive, more confident and with higher self esteem and learn to speak in a more articulate voice online. These are the things I want to work on and I do not really want to go to classes. I was wondering if anywhere online has these courses?

Class Project-Self Improvement?

For an English class i have to make a video on a goal i set for myself meant to improve me. it can be anything from losing weight, learning to play guitar, or bringing up my grades. But i would like a non-school related goal that isn't about weight. Ideas?
PS I'm not much into learning an instrument.

Name some good hobbies/classes that can be taken for fun?

I'm a 22 year old male, looking for numerous ideas as to things that I can do when out of work.Some for fun, but self improvement is always more interesting and useful.

I came up with things like this..cookiing classes, scuba diving class, salsa classes,etc..
I'm not talking so much about building models and things like that.
Rather the improvement type of things.
Thanks!

where can I find information about health screenings, and wellness programs and health insurance companies?

I have a homework assignment that requires me to gather info about health screenings, fitness center amenities, self-improvement classes, and wellness program benefits. Any and all help is appreciated!

about child care setting?

in child care setting what is reflective account give me an example?
what is holistic development?
what is team work?
why is important to set your self profeesional goals&targets

Can someone please edit my essay?

Social workers strive to create a change towards equality, justice, human rights, and the well-being of all individuals. Social workers empower individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. We must devote our lives to helping create a more equitable society. All individuals have a fundamental right to live decent, dignified, and fulfilling lives, but society is structured in a way that not all individuals have equal access to food, housing, education, and employment. We need to ensure that individual needs are met so people can be more self-sufficient and able to make the best possible choices for themselves.
Just as individuals have basic needs in order to function, meaningful relationships are also vital to satisfy their emotional, physical, social and educational needs. Relationships lay the foundation of support in the lives of every individual. For example, family is a source of support for individuals when dealing with problems in their lives. Some families have external and financial resources to help them with their problems, while many others do not. Often problems arise within a family or a relationship from a lack of communication. Relationships affect and influence everyone around us and they help us learn from each other, enabling us to build a mutually beneficial relationship with those around us who are less fortunate than we are and aid them in seeking a more equal society. A strong relationship means strong support, and strong support means that individuals will be aided and helped when in need. Strong support is good for the well-being of individuals everywhere, even to us as social workers. We need to strengthen relationships to help individuals get along better with their family that provides for their well-being.
Every human being is important and should be respected for his or her unique qualities and characteristics. We can readily understand that others hope to be treated fairly and equally under the law and in their daily lives. It is logical that we would hope that others recognize that we want the same things for ourselves. We have ethical responsibilities to help our clients with their problems. First of all, we need to have the training and tools to support them in their personal growth and development. Secondly, we need to be able to describe viable choices for them, given their current skill level and help them to attain improved skill levels. Finally, we need to guide them towards the recognition that the greater the knowledge, the broader the spectrum of choices we have. Most of all, we also need to lead them to the understanding that freedom of choice ultimately translates to living life to the fullest. If we all work together for the common good of these individuals, then we can create a fairer and more equitable society.

need help with psychology questions?

i would really appreciate if someone can help me out with these questions. thank you a million times!!!

1) How would nativists and empiricists differently explain how children come to understand the world? What are some ways in which children organize their conceptual understandings: be sure to touch upon 3 different ways children organize their understandings, and explain them fully, giving an example of each. Why is theory of mind such an important concept for children to develop- how do they develop it? List 3 ways in which children add to their understandings of theory of mind.

2) Provide two different conceptualizations of “intelligence” in children (i.e. ways to explain “intelligence”). What is G? And what is the difference between crystallized and fluid intelligence? Finally, describe the theories of intelligence of both Gardner and Sternberg, and carefully list and explain two points by which they are essentially differ/can be safely contrasted.

3) Select two of Erikson’s psychosocial development stages, and explain them- what the crisis is, what the developmental goal is for a child, and how it is positively AND negatively resolved. Furthermore, explain why you think these are the most important two, and explain how they are related to each other. How is this compared to the understanding of a child’s social functioning, as explained by ecological theories of social development? List the 5 levels of Bronfenbrenner’s model, and give an “example” of a child, and an influence at each level..

4) A) What are the three main components of emotion, and what are the two primary perspectives of emotion in young children? Explain these. B) According to research, what are the three ways in which children’s emotion is managed or regulated? Explain these, and give clear examples (one example of each type of self-regulation). C) What is temperament? How do we characterize it? In answering this, be sure to touch upon the three “categories” of temperament, and how they are distinguished (i.e. label and explain them). Be sure to write at least a paragraph on how are these temperamental “types” might be impacted by experience.

Help me in English, please.?

Please check errors, add beautiful phrase and some school negatife features. I am from Belarus and soon will a open lesson at school and I will have to tell it. I can help you in Russian, if you need.

Educatio is a subject about which many people care deeply. Most believe that the state should provide aducation free of charge and to a high standard. There is now public debate about how schools are run, how they are financed: what they should teach, what they should achieve and to whom they should be accountable. Education standards are often said to be falling. Others think that standards are rising and that it is now much harder to achieve good marks. In spite of this conflict most people agree that a good education gives people the best chance of getting a good job and of improving their social position. Any school that achieves its goal is effective. It means to give academic growth, moral strength, and physical development. Nowadays the young do not have strong values. But this can be accomplished by instruction in church and at school, as well as through discussion and reading.

The biggest probleme for a school today is that it doesn’t guarantee future. Schooling doesn’t lead you into a job because it gives only general knowledge, but the job demand special knowledge and practical experience which can not be accomplished by school. Final exams don’t check all school programme. And tests can be quessed. Another problem is that talented pupils don’t have any privileges, for example, pupils who know foreign language can’t go to the motherland of that language. Because for the state all pupils have the same rights. And teachers are not able to sort out problems of contemporary education.
I think some pupils don’t achieve good marks because they have got to do too many subjects. Some subjects are a waste of time and children don’t have time to learn important subjects. Some pupils budget their time perfectly. No doubt, school is an essential part of our life. It helps us to choose our own road, it teaches us to appreciate friendship to find the ways of self-education and achieving goals. That is why people made a lot of proverbs and saying about education: “Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain” and “Values are caught, not taught”. The relations between teachers and pupils should be based on tolerance, mutal understanding and respect. Teachers should understand our problems and needs, he should be intelligent. We want to have up-to-date equipment in each classroom. Now some words about uniform. Uniform doesn’t segregate pupils on rich or poor. It makes pupils organized and disciplined. But abolition of uniform stand out pupils from other classmates....(I do not know what else to say)

Can someone please edit my essay? I just want some feedback on my writing.?

Social workers strive to create a change towards equality, justice, human rights, and the well-being of all individuals. Social workers empower individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. We must devote our lives to helping create a more equitable society. All individuals have a fundamental right to live decent, dignified, and fulfilling lives, but society is structured in a way that not all individuals have equal access to food, housing, education, and employment. We need to ensure that individual needs are met so people can be more self-sufficient and able to make the best possible choices for themselves.

Just as individuals have basic needs in order to function, meaningful relationships are also vital to satisfy their emotional, physical, social and educational needs. Relationships lay the foundation of support in the lives of every individual. For example, family is a source of support for individuals when dealing with problems in their lives. Some families have external and financial resources to help them with their problems, while many others do not. Often, problems arise within a family or a relationship from a lack of communication. Relationships affect and influence everyone around us and they help us learn from each other, enabling us to build a mutually beneficial relationship with those around us who are less fortunate than we are and aid them in seeking a more equal society. A strong relationship means strong support, and strong support means that individuals will be aided and helped when in need. Strong support is good for the well-being of individuals everywhere, even to us as social workers. We need to strengthen relationships to help individuals get along better with their family that provides for their well-being.

Every human being is important and should be respected for his or her unique qualities and characteristics. We can readily understand that others hope to be treated fairly and equally under the law and in their daily lives. It is logical that we would hope that others recognize that we want the same things for ourselves. We have ethical responsibilities to help our clients with their problems. First of all, we need to have the training and tools to support them in their personal growth and development. Secondly, we need to be able to describe viable choices for them, given their current skill level and help them to attain improved skill levels. Finally, we need to guide them towards the recognition that the greater the knowledge, the broader the spectrum of choices we have. Most of all, we also need to lead them to the understanding that freedom of choice ultimately translates to living life to the fullest. If we all work together for the common good of these individuals, then we can create a fairer and more equitable society.

Social workers must have integrity. This ethical core value is endlessly important. It is the standard of deciding what is right and wrong and what each of us ought to do usually in terms of rights and obligations, benefits, common good, least harm, and social justice for all individuals. These are all central to what social workers want to create en equal Social workers must adhere to the ethical principles of integrity on maintaining a high code of behavior, honesty, trust, being respected, and having a sense of justice and fairness. Being honest and having integrity can be a guide for everything that one does. What to do when no one is watching, knowing the difference between doing the right thing and wrong thing, and keeping your word are all examples of integrity. These are attributes that social workers should practice as professionals and in their everyday lives. Having integrity is respected both in personal and professional relationships .One needs to display a certain amount of sincerity and morals when working with clients. A social worker, specifically, must uphold the highest level of morality and maintain that level when other people try to challenge their views and test their wills. When social workers are challenged with ethical situations, they have to maintain a sense of integrity to their profession, ethics, and principles. We need to understand that clients have different values and beliefs from our own and as social workers we have to be open to learning about these differences and behave in an ethical manner.

Diversity means a myriad of things to people and for me; diversity never was and never will be a bad thing. It is the differences in the decisions that we make, the way we think, act, behave, and choose to live our lives. People tend to be uncomfortable when they mention diversity. Diversity is more than gender and race. People are diverse with their age, personality, experiences. lifestyles and sexual orientations. When we look at diversity, we must look beyond our own race and gender and take a broader view of things that make up the whole person and makes

any good self improvement books on dating??

im 21 and my dating life is kinda lame now...any good books??

Good self improvement books....?

I am 26 and going through this "phase" right now where I don't really look at myself and say"God, Im great" and I really want to feel like that. There's things I want to fix about myself so I can truly feel like I am being the best person I can be and living the best life I can. But I want some guidance and am looking for some book title. Im not depressed nor do I have a low self esteem...just looking to do some soul searching I guess. Maybe journaling books...anything...
Im looking for non-religious type books...although Im not totally opposed if the books really good...

any good self improvement books for teens?

I'm 14 ( girl ) and i would like to buy lots of these kinds of books, but i would really appreciate it if the books didn't have stuff to do with boys and dating because thats just not me, i mean if they have to have that, i'd like a book that contains a little bit about that, that way i can just ignore it. I looked some books up on google book preview, and i like the ' be true to your self : A daily guid for teenage girls ', because i like the bit about what to do each month. I also like ' the success principles for teens '. I would like similar books to these please.
Btw, i don't really like chicken soup for the teenage soul books
Thankyou !
I've also read the 7 habits of highly effective teens

Any good self improvement books for teens?

I'm 14 ( girl ) and i would like to buy lots of these kinds of books, but i would really appreciate it if the books didn't have stuff to do with boys and dating because thats just not me, i mean if they have to have that, i'd like a book that contains a little bit about that, that way i can just ignore it. I looked some books up on google book preview, and i like the ' be true to your self : A daily guid for teenage girls ', because i like the bit about what to do each month. I also like ' the success principles for teens '. I would like similar books to these please.
Btw, i don't really like chicken soup for the teenage soul books
Thankyou !
btw, i've also read the 7 habits of a highly effective teen

Can you recommend me any self-help/improvement books?

What are some good books that will improve me as a person? to become stronger, happier, friendlier, less stressed, have a better life, and be a better person all around?

What are good songs to boost self confidence?

Two friends of mine turned into total hotties over the summer, they were both pretty, but I never, EVER worried about competition, but now I think they're more beautiful than I ever have a chance of being, so I need some songs to boost self confidence.

Upbeat self confidence songs?

Does anybody know any upbeat songs that are about self confidence? Such as Whip my hair-willow smith

What are the English songs that which increase self confidence?

What are the English songs that which increase self confidence? (for example: My goal - "shayne Ward", I am the winner, etc). please mention songs which are similar to the music styles of Shayne Ward, Backstreet Boys or West Life and please mention new songs even which are created after the Millenium.

What are some songs about self-confidence or being true to yourself?

Any self confidence songs?

My friend is having a lot of issues with her self esteem after her boyfriend broke up with her and I was planning on putting a cd together of songs to help her get back on her feet. Any songs and i dont want heartbreak songs i want like dance songs and such things that will make her feel better about herself. It can be any genre by anyone.

What is the deal with "self esteem" issues?

I never understood how people use the dreaded "self esteem" issues when making excuses for others. Or when they use the term against people that disagree with them.

What are self esteem issues?

And why is the term used mostly with females?

Per Diedra O, we are not allowed to add nor clarify to questions, so I hope this question is clear.

To what extent do celebrities cause self esteem issues in teenage girls?

Are there an examples of specific surveys or research done showing that overly thin celebrities have caused self esteem issues in young women?
Do you know of any specific anecdotes where this has been proven to be true?

Where is the best place for someone with severe self esteem issues to get help?

Where is the best place for someone with severe self esteem issues to get help? Would psychology be appropriate?

Who were famous people that overcome self esteem issues and depression and help people todaY?

College Essay Topic: A person that can and will inspire me, I got major depression self esteem issues. im not suicidal but want to be sucessful!

How to overcome self esteem issues?

What can I do to get over my self esteem issues and be more confidant in myself. It just seems like I always doubt myself or feel inferior to others.