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Without communication there s no Relationship, the

Without trust there's no reason to continue! Not communicating for quite long say weeks together and for no valid reason,when u know the other one in search of new relationships (keeping Ur partner in the dark)..ain't fine. When confronted,saying Dear,am always there for you is unnerving! Isn't it better to move out from such relationship where you are sure,u r unwanted! Without guilt those behave! Saying I was here! Went no where! What r u saying! Huh! Such kinds are rare!doh
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Bajanshay

16 Things You Should Say Goodbye To In 2016

A colleague shared this with me and I am passing it on!
16 Things You Should Say Goodbye To In 2016 by Rania Naim
1. Say goodbye to the voices in your head that tell you that you are incapable of doing something or being someone. They lie a lot, and you should know that by now.
2. Say goodbye to the need for validation. We all need validation from time to time, but you also don’t have to constantly pursue it. As long as you see your utmost potential or how far you’ve come, you don’t need to seek after anyone to affirm that for you.
3. Say goodbye to all the moments you were not so proud of; forget them and remember that you are a human being who is still learning how to live.
4. Say goodbye to the promises you didn’t keep, know that timing is everything, and good things take time.
5. Say goodbye to the self-doubt and the negativity last year brought. It might not be the happy ending you wanted, but it could possibly be the happy beginning you didn’t see coming.
6. Say goodbye to the times you cried and the times you were in so much pain, and give yourself a pat on the back for getting through yet another obstacle. Sooner or later, you will get to the finish line.
7. Say goodbye to the people who don’t want anything to do with you; they are not meant to be in your life for one reason or another. Focus on the ones who do and the ones who care.
8. Say goodbye to the memory you keep replaying in your head, whether good or bad, the one that is keeping you up at night wondering where it went and whether or not it will happen again. You rewinded them and paused them way too many times; now it is time to find something else to watch.
9. Say goodbye to the addiction you had for your phone, or your laptop, or social media, or anything you were voraciously obsessed with. Spend more time with nature, and teach yourself that too much of anything will eventually suffocate you.
10. Say goodbye to the expectations you had for yourself that by now you should have done this or done that. Life can be messy, and the last thing you need is getting attached to its chaos.
11. Say goodbye to all the words people told you about yourself, the ones that made you love yourself a little less. Think of how little these people know about you and your story or why you are the way you are. Think of how some people like to belittle others to feel good about themselves, and while you are it, say goodbye to these people.
12. Say goodbye to the times you were immature, or out of line, or had no common sense. Remember that these are the moments that remind you that you are not perfect and that you are a work in progress. Take it as a humbling experience and move on.
13. Say goodbye to the times you missed someone who didn’t miss you back. Eventually you will not miss them anymore, and you will learn that other people miss you more than you know.
14. Say goodbye to the trip you didn’t take, or the city you never went to, or the wedding you missed, or the opportunities that passed you by. Not everything will go as planned and you don’t have to carry the guilt with you everywhere you go. Let that be a reminder that no matter how hard we try, we will not always be in control.
15. Say goodbye to the all the flaws you keep pointing out in the mirror and the times you really didn’t like who you were looking at. Buy a new mirror if you have to, but more importantly, start liking who you see and change the way you look at yourself.
16. Finally, say goodbye to the thought that next year will be the same and that nothing will ever change, and start saying hello to all the wonderful possibilities, dreams, and opportunities that are waiting to manifest themselves to you.

Have a beautiful day/night wherever you are! dancing
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Tiger_Moth

Yanking the chain or chaining the Yank

Having commented on several blogs and been given the order of the boot, along with other posters, in no uncertain manner by certain O.P.s I have to call in to question people's own mentality. There seems to be a group mentality on here of late which defeats the whole object of blogging. Control freaks springs to mind to say the least.

On one particular blog about libraries I found this interesting comment.

Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental disorder in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.

Common sense springs to mind that if you continually slag off others on here by calling them bastards, commie, d*ck heads, get back in the kitchen, do some knitting, the list is endless especially from one particular poster, are you not totally guilty of the one thing that you decry in others.

Answers on a postage stamp please.grin
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Melody1671

Kindness... The most beautiful "art"...

I have a neighbor… He comes from a family of criminals… Yep… They are on the web… Killers, robbers, drug sellers… But… He seems to want to do things “right” in his own way… And he is absolutely adorable with me… I have not a single complaint to make about him… He told me he loved lasagna, once… I asked him his birth date and said to him: “That day, we are going to eat lasagna… You and I”…
That day he was all dressed up… I said “Happy Birthday!!!”, hugged him and we started walking… I said: “Let´s stop at the bakery… A “pit stop”, jajajajajajajaja… He laughed and I told him to wait for me outside… I bought everything I thought he would enjoy eating… When I came out, we walked to a park and sat… I started taking all the stuff out and he was shocked… We had pizza, a huge piece of a very yummy cheese, sodas, ranch dressing… At one point, his eyes were teary and he said: “Elena, I will never forget this day”… I said: “Well, that´s my intention… To make it unforgettable”… At that moment, I saw a 56 year old man, with the face of a seven year old on Christmas Eve… My heart smiled… BIG… He saved some of the food for his youngest boy at home… He has TEN kids… All of them almost grown up, now… But they grew up under very hard conditions… We kept walking to our main destination and stopped for his birthday piece of cake… He picked the chocolate one and I picked the “Tres leches”… I had all the people there sing “Happy Birthday” and again, he had teary eyes… I bought another piece of cake for him to take home and after that, we couldn't eat anything else, but I bought him that lasagna anyways and he took it home… He hugged me and said “Thank you so much… I love you”…
A few days after, he knocked on my door and told me I had forgotten to turn my external lights off... I said: "Thank you so much for being so sweet to me"... He said: "You are the most wonderful neighbor, anyone can have, beautiful... Anything you need, just let me know"...

I believe kindness is contagious... I have seen it...

Do you agree with me?... Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject?...

bouquet teddybear hug
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The Appalachian Trail

In early America Mountain Men and Native Americans had developed a series of foot paths they used for traversing mountains and following game animals. America developed, Mountain Men and some Indian tribes became history, but many of their paths through the woods and over mountains remained. In 1921 the American Congress approved the concept of determining which foot paths could be connected as a means of preserving past ways and heritage while offering traverse of rural American woods and desert. In the 1930s with the help of Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) some of the trails were extended and opened to the public. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is one of them.

The AT is a marked foot path about 2,200 miles (3,500 kilometers) long. Located in 14 Eastern States it wanders North and South. By design many of the areas it traverses are designated as National or State Parks and intentionally kept wild and rural. In some parts of the trail a person hiking may be more than 30 miles from the nearest town or paved road. There are places where the trail unavoidably descends into a town and passage through the town is unavoidable, but those are intentionally rare. Wild animals (both dangerous ones and not dangerous ones) are often encountered on the trail. Much of the AT is over mountainous terrain. It is not unusual for someone hiking the entire Appalachian Trail (thousands do so every year) to lose 50 or more pounds (i.e., 80+ kilos) during the months long hike. It is said if you are not physically fit when you begin, you probably will be by the time you finish the Trail.

The AT does cross many roads. Sometimes by an overhead bridge, and sometimes you have to run or walk across the road. It also of course connects with or crosses many other trails, some marked, some not marked. Some go East and West, some go no where in particular. Follow the patches of white paint on trees and signs (a few posted by volunteers) to not get lost. You need to bring your own food and water and a sleeping bag. Be prepared to go to the bathroom in the woods as public latrines are few. Please bury your poop and don't litter. For the most part weapons are prohibited on the trail, but camp knives are permitted in most of the states.

Hikiing the AT is considered a rite of passage. It changes you. Many start the hike, then quit after only a few days. When it rains the rocks get slippery and everything becomes mud. The scenery is often beautiful and breath taking. Hopefully you remain hydrated on the really hot days. If the idea of waking up in the morning to find a spider crawling on you, or see a snake slithering by terrifies you, the AT is not for you.

Two weeks ago with my friend (unofficial step daughter) I hiked a portion of the AT in Maryland. Maryland is considered one of the easiesr states on the AT because much of it is flat. Nonetheless I hiked up to Annapolis Rock (elevation 1,700 feet). A fairly rocky and steep walk of several miles. We saw folks of all races doing the hike. Men, women and even some with children. I enjoyed it a lot and recommend the AT to all.

Annapolis Rock from the ground

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Annapolis Rock from the top facing West. 2 years ago a tourist slipped and fell to his death from here.

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Me on the trail in MD (on the flats)

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Announcement

After a great deal of thought I decided I wanted to make an announcement, but then I changed my mind and decided I didn't want to make one. It was a last minute decision and I only just managed to stop myself from making the announcement before I posted this blog. Had I posted the blog a couple of minutes earlier I would probably have made the announcement.

Now I'm wondering if I should have made the announcement, after all. Still, it's no good crying over spilt milk, it's too late now; I didn't make the announcement and that's that. sigh
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poettarek

Essential Ingredients for a successful relationshi

Creating a healthy environment for a mutually satisfying relationship became the most hard and tedious task that a couple has to face in the complicated society in which we live.

Nowadays, divorce is the norm and everlasting relationships are perceived as one of the wonderful memories of ancient history. One must wonder: Is there any hope that the human race will be capable of conquering the domain of relationships between the two genders by simplifying its concept? The answer seems to be disappointing considering the emphasis, which the media is putting upon the failure of relationships. Most sitcoms on Television have among their principal characters divorced or legally separated couples.

After much soul searching, I came up with criteria that one could use to evaluate one’s relationship with the opposite gender. One can claim enjoying the magical wonders of being in a mutually satisfying relationship if the couple succeeds in accomplishing the following:

Enhancing each other’s life not altering it

Respecting and believing in each other’s ideas and beliefs not
putting them down

Filling each other’s heart with joy and laughter

Stimulating each other mentally, satisfying one another

physically and evolving together spiritually

Accepting each other as they are and never attempting to change one another

Permitting each other the chance to have space

Appreciating each other all the time not only on special occasion

The elements of a successful relationship vary from one individual to the next and should not be taken as recipe for guaranteed success in one’s relationship with the opposite gender. Each couple can sit down, when they meet and start courting each other, to define their own criteria for a mutually satisfying relationship. They should discuss and decide upon the important aspects that they wish to have in their relationship.
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always_besides

{What Is Richness?}

"WHAT IS RICHNESS?"

There are 2 types of richness in the world..........one of money and another of thoughts. Everyone knows about richness in Money; but what about richness in thoughts, words and deeds?
Richness in thoughts is about spirituality, about goodness, about order, about joy and happiness. How to do this without having Money in your bank?
Well, my friends, you can train your mind to help you. First you have to take into consideration about your attitude to Richness. This can be achieved in Thought, Word and Deed. Think very deeply about your general attitude.

A THOUGHT is like a bomb or like Nature. It can destroy or it can create. Train your mind to be creative like Nature. Think of Goodness all the time........like inventions benefitting everyone alive on this planet. Once your mind works in this direction, then there is no stopping of your good thoughts continously, that will be creative in nature. Your mind will compel you to think that you are now Rich....... not in money, but in some other way.

What is a WORD? A word is a group of alphabates in any language having some meaning; it may be any language of the people. There are good words as well as bad words in the world. Words like love, joy, handsome, beautiful are good words; whereas words like idiot, scoundrel, robber, selfish are bad words. People will judge you by the words that come out of your lips. Hence, train yourself to always use good words. If you can train your mind to use good words, you will feel immensely Rich within yourself.

And, finaly a DEED! A deed is an action resulting from your thought. So, a DEED is connected with your THOUGHT. But there is a magic formula for a DEED. What is that?
A decision that everyday you do one good DEED a day. You may wonder and laugh at me for making such a statement. Good DEEDS are many; but very few people implement them. The most powerful word in the world is the word ALLOW. You may get amused if I say this.........But ALLOW has a lot of power! If you ALLOW anything, that 'ANYTHING' ALLOWS you. This is the law of physics; Action & Reaction are equal in value, but opposite in direction. But there is a one catch here; it will only work for those people who ALLOW without any condition of compensation coming to them! You can do good DEEDS by ALLOWING the people their first rights to life.For instance, if an old blind person wants to cross the road, be the first to rush to his help; this will be your good DEED for the day.

If you are standing in a train or a bus, offer seat to a person in need; this will be your another good DEED. In this way, go on collecting good DEEDS for the day. I am sure that at the end of the day, you will feel immensely Rich. So, Money is not necessarily needed to feel Rich, there is another way to Richness too.

Manohar Bhatia.
Tags : Money, Rich, Poor, Thought, Spiritualism

Rudeness

Few weeks ago there's this man who messaged me and after a while asked my fb id to chat there. Well because of my privacy settings I asked his fb id instead,so he gave it and I sent him a friend request, he accepted it and we chatted there.

But the next day I became so busy that I couldn't response fast and sometimes also because of our time differences. He messaged me saying I am rude and unfriended me so I apologized. I said sorry and explained why I replied late. He says maybe I am not yet ready for a relationship and all then we said bye in a good way.

After 3 or 4 days we had a chat again and he sent me a friend request again so I accepted it. We chatted only for like 5 mins. or only exchanged 5 messages I think then we moved on. No chat again after my last message to him that he didn't answer. Lol..

Then all of a sudden last two days ago he messaged me here asking if I am ready now to give him time to get to know and be in a relationship. So because I thought he's a nice guy and really sincere I said yes but I told him to be more patience because I can't always response fast as I am not online all the time. And he said yes and asked again for my fb id. And I was like, '' What??? AGAIN???'' Lol I mean all I know is we are already friends there. Yes for the second time actually after the unfriended thing.

So I felt offended and dissapointed to know he unfriended me again for the second time around. I felt bad because as far as I know I didn't do anything bad to him. If he felt ignored it was not intentionally and I apologized and he accepted it so why? WHY HE KEPT ADDING AND UNFRIENDED PEOPLE then call people the ''Rudest person he ever know''. Aww I really felt so bad. I told him in a nice way that I think we're not for each other and that I can't be his fb friend for the third time because I'm offended and dissapointed after he unfriended me twice. And that's it
He said I am the rudest woman he ever know and told me to go hurt other people. Even called me little girl. Haha.. then blocked me..

Okay... done ranting.. So , Am I really rude? :(
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