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The Most Popular Posts from 25 Top Personal Development Bloggers

by Barrie Davenport on January 24, 2012
in lifestyle, self improvement

Have you ever noticed the “most popular” blog posts often listed on the sidebar of a blog? These land in that spot based on the numbers of people who have clicked on the post.

I’m always fascinated by the posts that rise to the top of my “most popular” list. It gives me a clear indication of what interests my readers and what is on the top of their minds. My post called 36 Ways to Be Irresistibly Attractive has been sitting in the number one position for quite a while.

I thought it would be interesting to see the most popular posts of some of my personal development blogging peers. I’ve selected 25 bloggers whose writing I know and respect to link to their most popular post (along with a short excerpt from the post). I hope these resonate with you. …Continue Reading

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career, life coaching, relationships

Personality Type: How It Impacts 3 Key Areas of Your Life

by Barrie Davenport on January 22, 2012

Do you know your personality type based on the Myers-Briggs personality assessment? If not, this is a tremendously beneficial tool in helping you understand yourself, your motivations and behavior, and how you interact with the people around you. And knowing the personality types of the people close to you is extremely helpful in understanding them and ... Continue Reading

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life coaching, productivity, relationships, self improvement

15 Darned Good Reasons Why Self-Help Actually Helps

by Barrie Davenport on January 17, 2012

Special Note: The Empowerment Pack promotion will end on Thursday, January 19 at 9:00 a.m. EST. You still have time to get over 30 self-improvement courses and products from 25 top bloggers for 1/10 the regular price. Click here to check it out! The other day a friend proudly announced to me ... Continue Reading

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life coaching, lifestyle, self improvement

A Personal Development Bonanza: The Empowerment Pack is Live!

by Barrie Davenport on January 16, 2012

On Monday, January 16, my partner Stephanie and I launch The Empowerment Pack, starting at 9:00 a.m. EST. We've invited 25 top bloggers in self-improvement and personal development to contribute their courses, guides, and eBooks, and we've packaged them together in a mega, self-empowering cornucopia for a fraction of what they cost individually. It's the ... Continue Reading

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The Secret Life of the Self-Empowered

by Barrie Davenport on January 10, 2012

Have you ever been excluded from something? A club or team? Or maybe the life of the rich, beautiful, skinny, or successful? You feel like an outsider with your nose pressed up against the window, looking at all of the sparkly fun inside that you don't get to experience. That feeling of being left out, excluded, not part ... Continue Reading

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life coaching, relationships, self improvement

The 20 Most Life-Altering Concepts I’ve Ever Embraced

by Barrie Davenport on January 8, 2012

Do you have one life lesson or philosophy that has changed the course of your life? Sometimes you can read something or have a life experience that hits you over the head with its brilliance and perfection. A huge mind shift takes place, and your life is forever altered for the better. These can be years in ... Continue Reading

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Grief and Loss: 6 Steps on the Path to Healing

by Barrie Davenport on January 3, 2012

Are you suffering the pain and grief from some kind of loss in your life? If so, I extend thoughts of loving kindness your way. If so, I can empathize with you. Some years of your life are characterized by loss, and this has been such a year for me -- maybe for you too. I have experienced ... Continue Reading

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How to Create Habits That Stick

by Barrie Davenport on January 1, 2012

Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day, and at last we cannot break it. ~Horace Mann Whether or not you make New Year's resolutions, the beginning of a new year is a psychological trigger for starting fresh. After all ... Continue Reading

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12 Simple Ways to Prepare for Personal Development in 2012

by Barrie Davenport on December 26, 2011

The week after Christmas is a strange time. In some ways it's relaxing and peacefully pleasant. In other ways, it feels anti-climatic and unnerving. The anticipation and festivity of Christmas is over, but the New Year with all of its promise hasn't yet begun. You don't quite know what to do with yourself beyond picking up wrapping paper and ... Continue Reading

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health, lifestyle, self improvement

Your Holiday How-To Guide: 45 Handy Resources

by Barrie Davenport on December 20, 2011

Christmas is almost here, and in the next few days, you may have some time on your hands. Hopefully, most of your shopping is completed. The house is decorated. And if you're lucky, you'll have a few days off of work this week. If you find yourself with some time to spare, you might like these resources ... Continue Reading

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life coaching, self improvement

Don’t Stop Believing

by Barrie Davenport on December 19, 2011

Hey you -- yes you reading this right now. I'm directing this post just to you. Please, don't stop believing in yourself. Don't stop believing in your dream. Don't give up hope or give up on yourself. Don't lose yourself in sadness, lethargy, anxiety, or despair. Don't forget that life is for the living, that every day is a chance ... Continue Reading

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life coaching, self improvement

Life’s Hard Questions Finally Answered with Simple Wisdom

by Barrie Davenport on December 13, 2011

"We may not have it all together, but together we have it all." ~from Tiny Buddha (Special Note: I will be giving away two copies of the book Tiny Buddha: Simple Wisdom for Life's Hard Questions. See instructions at the end of the post.) What is the meaning of life? Why is there ... Continue Reading

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health, self improvement

Do Your Emotions Ever Sabotage Your Plans for Happiness?

by Barrie Davenport on December 11, 2011

"The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action." ~William James You wake up ready to seize the day. Knowing what constitutes a happy life, you are ready to get started with the work you love. You are ready to spend time with loving and supportive family and friends. You ... Continue Reading

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40 Mindful and Meaningful Holiday Gifts

by Barrie Davenport on December 6, 2011

Were you mildly disgusted by the images of Black Friday shoppers, scrambling over each other in the wee hours of the morning to spend their hard-earned money on unneeded stuff? Perhaps there are some deals that merit the time, energy, and madness involved in shopping on that day, but nothing comes to mind. The shopping frenzy and ... Continue Reading

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