Self Help Blog, Self Improvement Blog, Self Help Collective Blog, Free Self-Help Information

A Living Tribute to My Mom

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:37 GMT

Rick Szczepanski tells of his mom's lifetime struggle against Multiple Sclerosis and how it ultimately inspired him to create a foundation in her name.

My 'Anger Management Movie' makes me RAGE!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:54:28 GMT

No one in my family understands me! I'm the oldest of 4 kids, and my life is hectic! I get blamed for everything too! And my aunt, who is presently

Q&A: How to Discover Our Weaknesses

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:30:05 GMT

A visitor to SelfHelpCollective.com asked this question the other day: "Working on our 'weaknesses' is a lifelong task. And all starts with recognition. But how can we work on something we don't see?" And this is one of the things I thought of in response (and I'd love to hear what you think too!). Basically, I said that we can discover our weaknesses via the wisdom of others. Quite often people can see our flaws better than we can, and are able to share what they see with wisdom. And it's just up to us to notice this! MORE...
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Self Improvement Sites, Self-help Websites, Example SBI Sites, Self Help Resources, Web Self Help

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:16:22 GMT

Find a list of recommended self improvement sites all created, as it happens, by a website-building service called Site Build It! (SBI!). I believe SBI! to be an excellent example of self help-empowerment in action, and you can decide for yourself when you visit the self help resources (SBI example sites) listed. Verdict: come on down (and see if you can do better)...

My 'Adventure' with Depression

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:41:49 GMT

This is an inspiring story of using adversity (in this case, depression) to make you stronger. And then to want to help others do the same. (Story theme:

Addicted to Problems? There's a Solution

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:13:33 GMT

Sandra's story is an honest, insightful look into her past, into a life that looked good on the surface, but was rotten on the insides. And it's about

I Don't Have a Very Happy Life...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:26:49 GMT

A 200 word mini-rant about an unhappy life with no time for pausing for breath. The cause? Family. So read this anonymous story (mostly un-edited) to

A Child Touched the Heart of Jesus

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:08:42 GMT

When I was a little boy - I'm not sure how old - I was outside playing in our front yard. I was pretending like me and Jesus were in a battle with the

Tests and Courses - Self Help Quiz, Self Esteem Tests, Self Confidence Course, Self Sabotage Quiz

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:45:48 GMT

Find links to self-esteem tests, a self sabotage quiz, and even a self-confidence course should you want to see if, indeed, you have a problem. And if you don't, and don't think you need to take any of these self help tests and courses, then there's always a Monty Python video to watch... :-)

I Let People Intimidate Me

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:54:05 GMT

My low self-esteem symptoms are the same as everyone else's... I'm always saying sorry! Always! And I'm always negative, thinking the worst! And

What is Happiness For Me

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:30:28 GMT

Well everyone has (so far) listed a lot of things which make them happy and these things hold true for me, also, along with a million other people. For

Make a Choice to be Happy

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:11:01 GMT

Happiness is about making happy choices. So I make a choice not to lose my happiness because of someone, something or anything. I get up every morning

Knowing That People ARE

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:00:50 GMT

Happiness to me is knowing that I AM It's knowing that I have life everyday It's knowing that I can put a smile on someone's face for a moment; that

Happiness is found in simplicity

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:52:21 GMT

My happiness list is so long that I feel guilty. So, instead, here's a short and simple thing that makes me happy every single day: Tune to my favorite

My favorite quote is by Abraham Lincoln

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:41:29 GMT

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. by Abraham Lincoln This is an old quote, but it is most fitting for the times we are

The Invitation, Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Poem, Inspirational Poems, Famous Poems

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:20:51 GMT

"It doesn't interest me what you do for a living..." - that's how Oriah Mountain Dreamer's poem, The Invitation, begins. A poem that has inspired millions - this fantastic inspirational poem is reprinted in full (with permision) so that it can inspire you, too. Includes links to Amazon.com should you wish to buy Oriah's book. Hope you enjoy...

Self Image, Self-image, Body Image, Self Esteem and Body Image

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:59:06 GMT

Millions suffer from a poor body image - are you one of them? Visit this page on self image to hear what people like you think about their bodies. Videos, comments and an article called, How to Develop Positive Self-Image await. Yes, you can improve your self esteem and body image! It might not be easy, but it is possible. Find out how now at the Self Help Collective. And share your personal story too...

Stress Management Tips, Stress, Strategies, Anger and Stress Management

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:59:04 GMT

You can reduce stress in your life righw not by reading Rajni Sharma's stress management tips. Rajni's tips for stress management can be summed up thus: eat well, exercise often, stop procrastinating, change your perception of reality to a more helpful one, relax and play, and develop a supportive network of friends and peers. If you do all these things, then I'm pretty sure your days of high stress levels are behind you...

Success, Principles, Success-Secrets, Fears, Quotes and Quotations, Laws-of-Success

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:43:31 GMT

Success is just around the corner! But first you have to read this web page - boom boom! Actually, you'll find links to pages about principles, laws, quotes, articles, the recipe for success, secrets etc. - and even some defintions of it. So I'd say it's worth a quick visit, wouldn't you? ;-)

Self Esteem Articles, Self-esteem Articles, Selfesteem, Article Directories, Self-Image, Body Image

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:43:25 GMT

Can you ever read too many self esteem articles? I politely suggest yes, you can! And that's why I've only listed 6 articles about self-esteem on this page about self-love - so that you read and learn from them. But if you really want to read more, you can with links to article directories and other self help websites. I wouldn't want you to think that you were not worth it, after all? ;-)

What is Happiness, Happiness List, Secret, Recipe, Keys to Happiness, Tips for Happiness

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:58:24 GMT

What the heck is a happiness list? Well, it's the little (or big) things in life that make you happy. And I'd like you to share this list right here at this 'what is happiness' page please. After all, thinking about what makes you happy can make you feel happy, I reckon. So please come on down and share your tips for happiness - share your happiness list, today! :-)

How To Overcome Fear | Overcoming Fears - What You Say!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:47:37 GMT

Overcoming fears is never easy to do, but it *is* possible! And that's what this page is all about - examples of how to overcome fear (fear of intimacy, fear of spiders, fear of being alone etc.) written by people like you! And we want your overcoming fears example too - no matter how trivial you think it is! By way of reward, we provide you with loads of resources in facing fear. So come on down and share your experiences in overcoming fear, today!

Happiness is the Quotient Between What You Want and What You Achieve.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:09:20 GMT

Happiness is the quotient between what you want and what you achieve. Happiness always gives me this sense of achievement, of joy and freedom; it makes

How I Overcome My Fears

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:54:33 GMT

This is how I overcome my fears... 1. I have learnt to let go of circumstances and facts I cannot change. 2. I face my obstacle step by step, never

Angry because I felt people did not understand me...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:35:45 GMT

Growing up my interests were a little more different that most of my brothers and sisters. I preferred helping others than looking for help myself.

Messed Up in Michigan

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:23:59 GMT

I always feel guilty. I never feel good enough, never adequate. I feel undeserving of the good things I have. I don't always believe people when

Apoorve Dubey's Inspirational Story

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:03:11 GMT

Apoorve from www.theflightofambition.com shares his inspirational story of how he became a writer, of what he thinks about happiness, and what he

Link to Us | Link to SelfHelpCollective - Self Help Website, Web Self-help Portal, Self Improvement Resource

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:55:05 GMT

Please spread the word about SelfHelpCollective.com - *the* guru-free self-help website - by linking to our site from yours. Whether you were inspired by the inspirational quotes, our pages on happiness and fear, or you've contributed to the site directly - use whatever reason you want to link to our site. You'lll find instructions here that make it easy for you to link to us. Thank you kindly.

Watch your thoughts, they become your words... (by Unknown)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:58:39 GMT

Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits,

My favorite inspirational quote is by Marianne Williamson

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:50:36 GMT

Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learn here. -- Marianne Williamson So many people judge others. There is no way you can please

Your Story, Inspirational Stories, Motivational Stories, Stories Upload, Inspirational Story

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:49:54 GMT

We can all learn from the struggles (and successes) of others - that's what I believe, anyway. Well this is the place where you can share 'Your Story' - tell the world about the difficulties in your life and how you overcame them (if, in fact, you did). Come on down and share... with the Self Help Collective! :-)

How I Overcame My Shyness

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:07:47 GMT

I was shy ever since I can remember. Well, ever since I can remember my Mum telling me (and others) I was shy, anyway! And what did my shyness look

My low esteem sign #6

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:00:37 GMT

My low self esteem signs are that I just don't believe or trust myself. So I have set my goals, and have the ideas to carry them out to achieve my

Imagine a Woman poem by Patricia Lynn Reilly | Inspirational Poems | Famous Poems

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:39:26 GMT

Patricia Lynn Reilly's famous poem for women has inspired and supported women from around the world since 1995. All can benefit from reading it, though. Yes, Patricia's poem makes a great addition to the small collection of inspirational and famous poems reprinted at SelfHelpCollective.com. "Imagine a woman who believes it is right and good she is a woman..."

Inspirational Videos, Inspirational Video Clips on YouTube, Utube Videos, Inspirational Messages

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

What do you think to this small collection of inspirational videos on YouTube? These utube videos include Randy Pausch's Last Lecture video clip, the incredible World's Strongest Dad and Baz Luhrman's Wear Sunscreen - inspirational messages one and all! Do let us know what your favorite video is, eh! Yes, come on down to SelfHelpCollective where you help yourself and help others too!...

Home Based Business Success, Self-Help, Work From Home Business Success, Work From Home, Business Success Tools

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:23:13 GMT

What has self-help got to do with home based business success? Well, earning an extra income with a work at home business that *works* has got to be one of the best self help solutions of our time, hasn't it? Well I think so, and as Self Help Collective is my own 'work from home' baby... :-)

Fear of Success, Success Fear, Success Motivation, Success Secrets...

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:50:42 GMT

Fear of success is real! For those who have a success fear, achievement of any real success in life is difficult and unlikely. How do you explain this fear to those who don't experience it? Jeanne May's article explains more, and I also give some success fear examples...

My Happiness List -- Each Breath I Take....

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:34:36 GMT

My happiness list looks like this... Just knowing that whatever I do, each breath I take, every moment I take... someone in this world loves me.

Being Myself

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:05:08 GMT

If there is something you have to do Do it today! If there is something you have to do Put in your best! Victory is yours! So my brother and my

Being Happy with Who I Am and Loving My Partner

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:47:42 GMT

I don't really have a happiness list, I just feel happy! It's wonderful! Yes, it's wonderful (and easy) to feel happy when you simply love who you

My personal goal is to develop a language skill

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:37:55 GMT

My goal is to improve my foreign language abilities. And I intend to do this by learning to speak and translate Spanish by September 2010. STEVE

My Low Self Esteem Signs #05 - Body Image

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:16:45 GMT

I often get upset when me and my boyfriend are watching movies and nude women scenes come along... I think he's liking what he sees, and when I

How To Be Assertive, Assertive Behavior, Stand up for Yourself... Assertiveness Training and Communication

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:33:21 GMT

Learn how to stand up for yourself, today! Yes, you'll find articles, tips, and even a YouTube video all about how to be assertive on this page about assertiveness. Techniques like being ready, keeping an open mind, acknowledging the other (and more) are covered. I also believe it's important to access your True Self to gain True Assertiveness. How about you? Please share your views on assertive communication...

Motivation Quotes, Inspirational Motivational Quotations, Quote, Free Inspirational Quotes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:41:14 GMT

Find hand-picked motivation quotes and self-motivation quotations (or any inspirational motivational quotes and sayings). Only the best inspirational quotes listed at the Self Help Collective (a collection of tips, articles and resources covering the main self-help categories like communication skills, self esteem, and even success).

Inspirational Quotes For Children, Inspirational Quotes Children, Quote, Quotations, Funny Quotes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:52:11 GMT

"Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parent, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers." Find more hand-picked inspirational quotes for children like the one from Socrates here. Only the best best inspirational quotes are listed at the Self Help Collective - come on down!

Self Improvement, Self-Improvement Tips, Self-Help Articles, Advice, Ideas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:28 GMT

"Self improvement is the enrichment of the mind, character, and attitude through your own efforts and positive thinking." That's what John Gattens thinks, and he gives some self help tips to get you started. What about you? What do you know about self-improvement? Why not visit the Self Help Collective and learn more by reading self help articles, advice, ideas, self-improvement tips, quotes and more! Come join in the fun - help yourself and help others too: we all know more than we think!

Self Improvement Ideas, Self Improvement, Trust Your Gut, Lynn Robinson article

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:37 GMT

Trust Your Gut And Find Your Passion is Lynn Robinson's article providing self improvement ideas that work. See if you agree with Lynn that life's too short to read (complicated) self-help books, that improving your life is much simpler than that. And let us know what you think too at The Self Help Collective (a collection of tips, articles and resources covering anger management, assertiveness, communication skills, happiness, positive attitude, self confidence, self esteem, and even success).

Self Sabotage, Stop Self-Sabotage, How To End, Self-Sabotage Reasons, Causes, Symptoms

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:11 GMT

Bill Urell's article 'Self-sabotaging and Self-defeating Behaviors: 8 Tips to Stopping' pulls no punches! And neither do I, when I look at my own self sabotage over the years. The only person left to take a honest look at themselves is you! Do you dare?...

Self Help Books, Best Self-help Book Reviews, Motivational Books, Self Help Ebooks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:35:34 GMT

Find a personal review of my favourite motivational self help books - the best self-help books I've read, you might say. Includes ebooks and other self help products. And your opions are always welcomed at the Self Help Collective...

Self Help Websites, Self Help Forums, Web Self-help Portals, Self Improvement Resources

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:04:37 GMT

How many self help websites does it take to change a lightbulb? I don't know, but I do know that you'll find reviews of the best free self help resources (self-help sites containing forums, articles and other self help information). So if you need more self help improvement than SelfHelpCollective.com contains then this is the page to visit. Verdict: come on down!