by Peter James | May 5, 2019 | Self-Development
Tools Are you ever curious about what tools you should have ready in preparation for a quick fix or a do-it-yourself project? Many people have their own tools, but there are also a whole lot of people who simply borrow tools from others. In case you were wondering what types of tools to have ready at your disposal I have included a nice list. Here below is a list of various tools which would be wise to include in your OWN handy dandy tool box for when the occasion arises: Tape Measure Tape Measure – This tool is very useful for figuring out length, width, and height for various projects. It is very important to be precise and accurate with projects. As a result, having a measuring tool can be valuable asset to any simple task or complicated DIY project. Screw Driver Screw Drivers (Flat head, Philips) – Having various size screw drivers as part of your set is always going to come up handy. It is critical to have a combination of both flat head and Philips/Star screw drivers in both small and large standard sizes. Most typical projects require screw drivers for both loosening and tightening tasks. When you have screw drivers in your tool box, they will likely be put to good use! Hammer Hammer – Having a multitude of hammers available can be very necessary for project to be completed. It is going to be used whenever nails need be driven into wood. A hammer may be used with a chisel at times too. It will come up useful guaranteed! Mallet Mallet – Having a...
by Peter James | Apr 2, 2019 | Self-Development
The modern world has become very self-centered as many people are self-absorbed with social media and their smart phones. As a result there are a larger number of people who lack the ability to see outside of themselves and show true empathy. Despite self-absorbing lifestyles becoming more commonplace there are many people who are tuning more deeply into their intuition and talents. Being able to promote yourself and advertise yourself are crucial for professionalism as well as expanding and growing in any area. Whether you are concentrating on a career or building up your skills it is definitely essential to believe in your abilities and have a good idea of your strengths. Make sure to put forth your own talent for a company or for your own self-carved path. By expanding your ego and displaying that you have good teamwork skills and an ability to work cohesively with others and sharpen others strengths you are on the right track. The question surrounding ego’s is when it comes to show and entertainment. Why are many people eager to become something so large and expand their status? The primary reason for this behavior is many people are desperate for attention. The way of showcasing oneself to others for some is through expanding their own personality and their skills by becoming more egotistical. In this day in age everyone seems to have a short attention span and many are twiddling their thumbs looking for some new way to keep their time wisely occupied. If you don’t grab somebody’s attention in a short time-span they will easily get distracted and forget about what...
by Peter James | Mar 27, 2019 | Self-Development
One of the most fulfilling parts of life is the relationships that you encounter with other people in every day life. A large part of our existence comes down to how we treat other people and how we share bonds and memories. Whether somebody happens to be a close friend, a work colleague, an elder, or a partner our life always feels deeper in purpose when we connect with other people. Each person has an innate desire to express love and to connect and create positive relationships in life. The types of relationships we have in life will always be different depending upon the person and how we cultivate our bonds with others. Remember, be kind to others, you may not know the heavy burden that other people may be carrying. Every person has a unique way to sustain connections with others, whether its spending time on a walk with somebody, going together to watch a monthly cinema in the theater, building a fence together, or meeting for a weekly coffee and brunch. There are specific ways that you can take steps in order to develop closer meaningful relationships if you feel like you are slipping up with people who matter most. Here are some ways you can build and maintain more meaningful relationships: Strive to become more aware of other people’s good qualities. It doesn’t matter what the faults of others are, just become more aware of what they’re best at and focus on those qualities. Know that every person has unique abilities and talents even though some of their talents may still be undiscovered. Take time and...
by Peter James | Dec 16, 2018 | Business, Self-Development
In order to truly be effective as a leader in the new modern digital age, it is critical to focus on what will bring true fulfillment to others in your surroundings. Many people say that leadership is a form of art and I truly believe that it is a unique art form that is centered around people’s energy. To bring about progress and eliminate problems and struggles it means placing people above things and part of that comes down to how important leaders value the people in their community. It may be popular for leaders to showcase glamour, however in order to really improve and change situations it comes down to the concentration of responsibility. Being a leader may be vital in order to change circumstances. If one demonstrates the ability to follow through on tasks and solve problems on a regular basis this is the beginning of getting the job done. If one follows through in tune with a series of events of service, it is through the continued service that leadership is cultivated. Be loyal to others, but be loyal to yourself first. Although you may wish to change others, it is important to work with people as they are. In order to improve oneself and society it is important to concern oneself with the major issues and principles. Make it a priority to work continuously with the strength’s of others and make sure to channel the energy of people’s strengths in order to create and deliver better future outcomes. Make it a priority to encourage others through the process of a project. Be supportive of others...
by Peter James | Dec 13, 2018 | Books, Business, Self-Development
Success and planning Have you ever been curious about the strategies implemented by successful people? Did you ever wonder how some people simply perform at a level so much higher than their peers? If your answer to these questions is an alarming YES please continue reading! The science behind success is not necessarily because of who people are, but rather what people decide to do. Some people have a lot of goals, yet they are only halfway reaching them or creating a list too long to accomplish in any given day. As said by Heidi Grant Halvorson, “Success isn’t about winning the DNA lottery; it’s about reaching your goals.” What’s really necessary is an accountability partner, a calendar, a notebook, and of course a writing pen! Once you have what I just mentioned its time to write down some specific rules in order to start gaining more clarity on your desired area of success in your personal or professional life. After reading the book, 9 Things Successful People Do Differently by Heidi Grant Halvorson, I happened to gain a sense of greater insight. Indeed I learned that there are nine things that are to be mentioned to gain better clarity on what will effectively make you considerably more successful. Here is the list below: Get Specific – Whatever your goal happens to be such as having 8% body fat, squatting 215 lbs down to a seated bench level twelve times, or sleeping nine hours each night you need to be more specific. Whatever you are wanting to do it is important to spell out on paper exactly what it is...
by Peter James | Dec 5, 2018 | Self-Development
The idea behind escapism can be very interesting, as it enables the human mind to avoid stress and venture off away from parts of reality that we sometimes prefer to avoid. There can be positive forms of escapism that people turn towards in order to benefit and gain more personal growth and eventually expand creativity and productivity. Some beneficial activities of escapism can include cooking, eating food, reading, writing, listening to music, playing music, playing sports, watching movies, and viewing art. For many people in our current world escapism is slowly taking over. For better or for worse, there are endless distractions with the invention of the internet and smart phones that seem to take away the human mind from regular every day tasks and chores that were required for earlier civilizations and societies. As a result of the modern age, some people have lost certain hand crafted skills. As technology has expanded there happens to be a result of people becoming addicted to avoiding reality and situations that need to be solved. The truthful fact surrounding escapism is that it can become harmful when people turn too much towards television binge watching, video games, alcoholism, and drug abuse. There has to be a fine line for how much time people spend in indulgent habits. In regard to escapism there is definitely benefits that come along with recharging and refueling our minds and bodies so to speak. Without any time away, life can become too monotonous and routine in the real world. When people choose to escape they should be choosing wisely. If a person decides to avoid family...
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