Getting Your Projects Off the Ground

“You have to be able to take action in your life without being bumped around like a victim… It helps to recognize that being a self-starter is a set of behaviors that you can adopt.”

This is a quote from productivity consultant David Allen that’s mentioned in The Wall Street Journal.com article “You Just Have to Do It.” It briefly talks about how to accomplish the changes, the new projects, and everything you want to start in your life when all you have in you is your passion.

It’s a great read for someone who’s into a career change or a total life makeover. If you’re tired of making all those New Year resolutions and not being able to accomplish any one of them every year, this will give you a good push.

Anyone, in fact, who’d like to make an improvement in his life, no matter how big or small, can find some inspiration in this short piece. You can read the whole article by clicking on this link - You Just Have to Do It.

 

Helping People Be the Best They Can Be

 

Looking for ways to help people around you? Here’s probably the most effective and lasting contribution you can do: help them be the best they can be.

In my professional career, one of the things that make me happy and fulfilled is seeing the people I’ve managed or supported succeed. As a mother, I delight in seeing my little girl practice saying “Thank you” and all the other gracious lines I taught her. Aside from knowing that I did something good, it makes me feel great that it will help them not just for a day or a particular instance. It will help them somehow as they go on in life.

Whatever your role is – a professional or just another member of the family, there is something you can do for the people around you. And here’s an article on some specific ideas on how you can do this is - Top Ten Ways to Help People Realize Their Potential « Power to Change.

 

Why It’s Good to Be Kind

 

Having a Christmas spirit, listing down New Year’s resolutions, or simply enjoying the festive season. It seems that this time of the year brings people to think about being kinder, being a better person.

But what good does being kind really bring us? In my experience, it’s helped me know myself better, gain more self-confidence, and be braver in facing challenges, among many other things.

And here are some more benefits of kindness that I hope will encourage all of us not to get weary about being kind - 10 Ways Being Nice Is Good For You. A good read especially in those times when we’re so tempted to do the opposite.

 

Developing Your Skills While Serving Others

 

It’s always said that when you give, you receive more blessings – more than what you expect. It also rings true when doing volunteer work while you take care of a professional career. It doesn’t mean that you won’t gain anything for yourself aside from satisfying the need to serve people. You can hone your skills and do better in your profession through participation in volunteer programs.

This article on Forbes, 5 Ways To Grow Professionally While Helping Others, is aimed particularly for those who are just starting their careers. But even if you’ve been in the professional world for quite some time now, you’ll get some ideas that will inspire you as you participate in social responsibility programs and any public service you’re in or you wish to be in.

Click here to read the article.

 

Being Thrifty and Generous

 

Thrift is often mistaken as being stingy and selfish. But actually, it is the opposite. Thrift means knowing how you should properly spend your resources for your own good and others’.

It may even be the key to your being more generous. If you’ve been having a hard time giving time to help others, perhaps you haven’t been managing your schedule well.

To help inspire you on being thrifty and generous at the same time, read this article Be Thrifty. Be Generous. from the Heroes of Character site. It’s also a good material to share with your young ones.