FREE

Brand New 6 Part eCourse "Stepping Stones to Self Improvement"

Just enter your name and email to receive this FREE eCourse

Recommended Books

Resources on Self Improvement

Hi,

I'm Robin O'Brien and I live in the beautiful cathedral city of Winchester in England. It is my hope that if, like me, you are searching for your real self, you will find this website of help.

Do you look in the mirror and see a complete stranger and wonder "how did I become this person?" Why do some, if not most of us, feel as though we have betrayed ourself in some way? And why do we feel powerless to change even though we yearn to get in touch with our real, inner self?

When we are not aware of who we are we move through life without direction; a random and meaningless series of events. We become accustomed to living our life by bad habits and routines that we have acquired and we allow others to define who we are, the actions we take, and even the way we think!

The realization of this, and the determination to change, is the first and most important step we can take to self improvement.

But what is self improvement exactly? Is it getting a better paid job, having lots of friends or taking better care of our families?

Self improvement is about knowing who we really are. It's a journey of self discovery; leaving our comfort zone and exploring uncharted territory. It has nothing to do with getting a better paid job, having lots of friends or taking better care of our families. It's about honesty, compassion and integrity to one's self.

Because everyone is different there is no one path in the journey toward self improvement. Each person must find their own way and in their own time. There will be set backs and pain along the way and at times, the temptation to surrender and go back to where we started will seem almost irresistible. I know this from personal experience. I have taken many dead-ends, been down winding paths that peter out, climbed up many steep summits only to come crashing down. My journey will never end but I know that every single step taken was worth the effort. There is no going back!

Each morning I am less afraid to look in the mirror.

Like my own journey on self improvement, this website is not a finished work: it is organic and will change and grow over time. It is a companion's guide. The site contains many diverse resources, articles, ebooks and recommended readings. As I scour the internet I will add to these articles, but if you wish to email your own articles please feel free and I will consider publishing them on this site. Share your thoughts with others; there is strength in numbers! Also, feel free to post a comment on any of the articles you find in my Blog. I welcome all feed back.

I sincerely hope that this website will help to set you on that journey and accompany you at least part of the way.

"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."  ~Anaïs Nin

Articles Recently Added

Time Is A Dimension So Do You Seriously Think You Can Contain It?
People are often described as being two-dimensional. It implies that there is a lack of depth to their character; a three-dimensional person is supposed to be the complete picture. But many forget that there is a forth dimension: Time. Is it sheer folly to try and control a dimension? More..

Ten Words To Help Your Self Esteem
Acquiring self-esteem isn't easy. Most of us can start out with good intentions but then lose our way. We need simple guidelines, a catechism or a simple mantra show the way or give us something to fall back during hard times. To this end, I have put together ten steps that may help you gain the self-esteem you want so much. More..

Is the Search for One's Inner-Self a Complete Waste of Time?
I hear and read about the need to find one's inner-self so that one can begin self-improvement. The more I hear this, the more I know that looking for your inner-self is a waste of time and effort, and here's why. More..

Be A Visionary Thinker And Not An Idle Dreamer
Self motivation is something many of us find hard. We know what we want but we just can't seem to get motivated to do anything about getting it. But, if you're going to get to where you want to get to, you need to be a visionary thinker and not an idle dreamer. More..

From Black and White to Glorious Colour
There are many people we meet who seem much more self assured than ourselves. They have an opinion on everything; a 'yes and no' answer for every topic, a 'right and wrong' summation of things. If you find yourself unsure about most things and unable to see in black and white as they do, should you feel inferior and look to them for guidance? I think not. More..

All Winners Are Losers
When looking for our own self-development we are often bombarded by slogans that claim to show us the ‘key to success’, or steps that can guarantee that we ‘win in life’, no matter what it is we want. But, can we be winners and, more importantly, should we strive to be winners? More..

Self Improvement By Association
It was John Dunne who first wrote; No man is an island. Never was there a truer observation of man's condition. No one forms beliefs, ideas, emotions, opinions in isolation. The search of self improvement is no different. We can only find our inner self through others. More..

Relaxing With A Mental PDA
We all have this favorite expression when it comes to being stressed out, and I wouldn't bother naming all of them since it may also vary in different languages. But when it comes down to it, I think that it is how we work or even relax, for that matter that triggers stress. Ever been stressed even when you're well relaxed and bored? I know I have. More..

Your Recommended Daily Allowance For Relaxation
"Relaxation" is a word which we use casually. Seldom do we try to analyze the different forms of relaxation that are available to us. In this article I have tried to highlight some of the types of relaxation which you might not normally think about. More..

A Piece Of Blarney: 10 Ways To Empower Your Communications
There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; radio programs; clubs dedicated to public speaking; ordinary conversations; certain rules still apply when it comes to interaction through words. More..

Setting Your Goals - Easier Said, Easily Done
The basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes, successful businessmen and businesswomen and all types of achievers in all the different fields. The basics of setting goals give you short-term and long-term motivation and focus. More..

Choosing the right program is vital
Why do so many self help, positive thinking and motivational seminars, books and audios not work, and what can I do that will work for me?More..

	Web www.selfimprovementtechniques.com

• Library wins grant
  
  WILMINGTON – Self-checkouts are everywhere these days, grocery stores, home improvement centers, bank automatic teller machines (ATMs) and even public libraries. Wilmington Memorial Library received a grant last month, which will help fund the library’s first self-checkout station. The library anticipates that the self-check will be in operation in late September.
  


• By Holly Wise The Cove Herald
  
  Economic improvement can be thanked for the nearly 9 percent increase in Texans traveling this Labor Day weekend, according to AAA Texas. The number of travelers nationwide increased 9.9 percent.
  


• Downtown district vote hits snag
  
  HARLINGEN — Renewal of the city’s public improvement district, and an additional 50 cents per $100 valuation tax assessment for downtown property owners, has hit a snag as a Sept. 30 deadline approaches.A petition presented by downtown property...
  


• Police Recruit Accidentally Shoots Self
  
  MACON, Ga. -- Police in Macon say a recruit is in stable condition after accidentally shooting herself in the leg at the police firearms range.
  


• Managerial mayhem: Nearly half of clubs may sport new skippers
  
  By the time the 2011 season opens, Danny Knobler says self- and employer-inflicted turnover almost assuredly will result in massive personnel changes in major league dugouts.
  


• '10 owner rankings, Part 1: Brown makes 'em laugh
  
  The Bengals' Mike Brown's business acumen is commonly questioned, but he has no problem providing comedy.
  


• Commentary: The Good Old Bad Days
  
  It's easy to be nostalgic for the 1990-91 recession that gave way to the Clinton boom. What will it take to ignite that kind of growth today?
  


• As Iraq combat operations end, US forces try to cement gains
  
  The shrinking US military footprint here is particularly evident in this community south of Baghdad, where a few dozen American soldiers live among 1,000 Iraqi troops in an area crucial to Baghdad's security.
  


• VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Geraldine wins seventh
  
  After getting off to a slow start, the Geraldine High School volleyball team is beginning to look more like its normal self. Shanea McElrath finished with 12 kills and two blocks Tuesday as the Class 3A, No. 10 Lady Bulldogs downed host Section in Area 11 action.
  


• Boy who's beating the odds
  
  Four months ago, Jared was a typical nine-year-old boy who loved rock music, playstation and hanging out with his younger siblings Joseph and Jess.