Personal development

Every person is born with the capacity to love. Over time, however, many of us have built barriers within ourselves as a reaction to painful experiences and following these, we often develop fears, beliefs and behaviour that keep these barriers firmly in place. The primary lesson in life is to learn to love and this starts right on our doorstep.

Not having children is on the rise in many countries across the globe. August 1st has been named International Childfree Day, with a Childfree Woman and Man of the Year Award. Yet being childless is a subject not much talked about - the focus tends to be on having families and raising children, in rural, town or city life.

hrough hearing we are connected with everything that surrounds us. Yet millions of people, young and old suffer from hearing loss, which disrupts this special connection not only with our surroundings but also with our friends, loved ones, and co-workers.

One of the first rules of child-rearing is “condemn the behaviour, not the child.” Yet this common sense rule doesn't seem to apply in the case of attention deficit disorder, or ADHD, where the very name of the condition implies that those labelled with it are “disordered,” “deficient,” and incapable of paying attention.

A newly revised and updated edition of the classic guide to reframing our view of ADHD and embracing its benefits. Explains that people with ADHD are not disordered or dysfunctional, but simply “hunters in a farmer's world” possessing a unique mental skill set that would have allowed them to thrive in a hunter-gatherer society.

What is zero waste living? Although the practice has been around for generations out of necessity, it is making a comeback as concerns grow about the fate of our environment. To put it simply: it is attempting to send no waste to landfills.

EFF THIS! MEDITATION is a Shamata (mindfulness-awareness) practice rooted in radical compassion for self. It is centered on the idea that, as humans, we might not be "finished"; but we are complete. Everything you need to attain enlightenment is already contained within you—and we can use meditation to scratch the surface of that .

When it comes to getting a job, the smallest thing can trip you up. For 30 years, Dr. Paul Powers has asked thousands of successful job hunters a few basic but important questions: What do you wish someone had told you when you started your job search? What (obvious or not-so-obvious) job hunting mistake will you never make again?

Achieving and sustaining success is difficult. Why do some people struggle to get started or stay the course? Why do others seem to sabotage their hard-earned victories? What makes some people stumble and fall, when they seem to possess the requisite skills to soar? Most importantly, what can be done to change these patterns and their outcomes?

A study of thousands of fired employees, conducted by Harvard University's Bureau of Vocational Guidance, revealed that for every one person fired for performance-related issues, two lost their jobs for failure to deal successfully and professionally with other people. Setting yourself apart in today's highly competitive business environment takes thought and planning.

Corporations can no longer just worship the bottom line. Consumers and customers want to be associated with brands that align with their values. For business success today, your company needs to tell a compelling story that creates engagement, word-of-mouth and brand loyalty.

Communication is a measure of how we are heard. It's not about us; it is about how the other person perceives our message. If you are not where you should be in your career, the problem may very well be how you communicate. YOU SAID WHAT?! is an action-oriented book that gives you solid techniques that can be used right away to achieve effective results, including: ...

Baby Boomers are reinventing retirement just as they have so many other aspects of their lives. They will live longer and be healthier than their parents and grandparents and they plan to remain relevant, be fulfilled and leave legacies. Many will continue to work well into their 70s and 80s, some because they want to, others because they need to.

We celebrate thinking outside the box, but why is there a box in the first place? That box hinders your natural ability to live the blissful life of your dreams. In FIND YOUR BLISS, bestselling and award-winning author, J.P. Hansen, draws from his successful life-coaching business to provide insight that empowers you to recognise your limitations, then break free of them.