Some books I have read have been life changing. If you are interested in learning and personal growth, here is a starter kit for fabulous non-fiction books and films by the authors. A spreadsheet at the TED Talk Book Discussion…
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Purpose Planning
Unlocking purpose is one of the most important and complex puzzles we can undertake. Creating a roadmap that includes the elements of a strategy for a clear purpose are VIP AIMS [Mission – Vision – Values – Goals] provides direction…
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A Path to Being Authentic
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Mahatma Gandhi To be authentic is to be your real self, to speak your truth, and to follow your values. When you are authentic,…
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Books for a Year of Personal Growth
The activities for a year of personal growth are divided in four areas: mind, body, heart, and soul, with three topices within each. I recommend the following books for a personal growth journey. MIND – Mental • “Code of the…
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32 Creative Arts to Try
The creative arts can be a wonderful way to add beauty and enjoyment to life. Try the 32 Creative Arts spinner for ideas to get started! See a list of A to Z Creative Arts to print. 1.…
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Daily Themes
It’s not a new idea, but having a daily theme for each day of the week can be quite helpful. Themes can be flexible and are easily adjusted while providing some structure or simply providing inspiration. If you need a…
A Year of Personal Growth (free printable)
Download a free one page printable of Weekly Activities for a year of personal growth. This version is arranged by twelve life areas within Mind, Body, Heart, & Soul.
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Characteristics of the 16 Myers-Briggs Personality Types
Myers-Briggs is a popular method to explore personality types. While it lacks in scientific validation, MBTI may be helpful in choosing careers, communication, understanding motivation, and even finding a good match to volunteer oppotunities by Myers-Briggs Type. This post provides…
Positive Shift Happens: the excerpt
Many of the practices shown by research to increase happiness are simple, and most of them are not hard to do. But life is so busy and full of distractions that we often fail to fit the building blocks into…
The Four Ps of Positive Psychology Practices
Positive shift happens when we practice the building blocks of positive psychology. The first letters of the practices that have been shown by research to increase happiness and well-being, happen to spell BE MEASURING. (although it is not usually important…
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