Self Improvement

Say Good morning to a person standing next to you in the elevator. Take a minute to direct someone who is lost, even though you're rushing. Write a letter to child who could use some extra attention. “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference.” — Helen James “What is lovely never dies. But passes into other loveliness.” — Thomas Aldrich That is the power of love and kindnes...

Having an active exploratory mind and seeking to learn from others. Believing that all experiences have something to teach us, leading to improved future performance. “Just because you don’t agree with something doesn’t mean it isn’t worth thinking about. Being unwilling to ever challenge your beliefs or consider other views inhibits personal growth & distorts our view of the world. Our view i...

Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. “Live your life with purpose. Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes. Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Be yourself and don’t wait for the approval of others. But most importantly, have a positive and humble minds...

The healing of nature is not a single petal or leaf but in the endless cycle of life and renewal it represents. Amidst the trees, we find the antidote to noise, haste, and the clutter of life. “Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” — John Muir “Whe...

Peacefulness is a state of being quiet and calm or state of feeling calm and not being worried. It can also mean the fact of not involving violence, or the fact of trying not interfering in others. “My inner peace remains in spite of any outward thing. Only insofar as I remain in harmony can I draw others into harmony, and so much more harmony is needed before the world can find peace.” — Peace Pi...

Positive thinking can have pitfalls at times. While it is important to have an overall positive outlook, unrealistically high expectations can lead to disappointment. “The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” — Winston Churchill “If the mind thinks with a believing attitude one can do amazing things.” — Norman Vincent Peale “Focusing on the posit...

Self-aware people are able to manage their behaviors and adapt to situations. They can accurately evaluate what the situation requires and then modify their actions accordingly. “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” — Oprah Winfrey “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung “You must do the things you think you cannot...

Self-motivation is your ability to find enthusiasm and passion for a particular task, using them as the driving force to complete it. One can stay motivated by setting small goals & review regularly. “Love yourself first and everything else false into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” —Lucille Ball “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what ke...

Self-worth is simply defined as the level of importance you place on yourself. It is an emotional outlook that determines how and what you feel about yourself in comparison to other people. “Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” Abraham Lincoln “There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. Don’t let it be you.” — Mel Robbins “Gratitude unlocks...

Teaching and learning are important processes that are linked to the acquisition of knowledge, values, traditions, skills, behaviors. These two processes are two ends of knowledge acquisition process. “A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the pupils.” — Ever Garrison “The greatest sign of success for a teacher…is to be able to say, ‘The children...

Expressing gratitude can be as simple as saying a heartfelt “thank you”, but it can make a big difference in our relationships with others. “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” — Henri Frederic Amiel “Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the n...

The secret of health, happiness, and long life: If you simply learn how to accept and express love, you will live longer...be happier...grow healthier. For love is a powerful force. - Alfred Armand “The secret of living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.” — Tibetan Proverb “A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.” — Benjam...

Empowerment is defined as the granting of the power, right or authority to perform various acts or duties. It means you are given the agency and resources to accomplish the given task. “Wealth is not about having a lot of money. It’s about having a lot of options.” —Chris Rock “Wealth is not a material gain, but a state of mind.” —Gerry Gillies “The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be...

Willingness is our ability to go with the flow. The practice of radical acceptance with our situation and what life gives us and to be an active participant. “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it,...

Wisdom is the use of one's knowledge and experience to make good judgements. Wisdom is the interpreting and understanding of knowledge that leads to greater insight. “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” — John Wooden “The two most important days in your life are the da...

Sustainable development accepts environmental protection, social and economic development, including women's empowerment. Women's empowerment and achieving gender equality help society to ensure it. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” —Oprah Winfrey “Our generation is becoming so busy trying to prove that women can do what men can do...

Youth empowerment is a process whereby young people gain the ability, authority and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and others as well. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung “If governments are unwilling to lead when leadership is required, people must. We need a global grass-roots movement that tackles climate change and its fallo...

Self-reflection is a mental process to grow your understanding of who you are, what your values are, and why you think, feel, and act the way you do. “Your higher self lives in a state of oneness with the highest potential within you, as well as the highest potential within all of humankind. It acts as your conscience, knowing innately that you will only be happy when you treat others as you would...

The idea of sustainability is often broken down into three pillars: economic, environmental, and social—also known informally as profits, planet, and people. “Sustainability is a part of our ‘rise’ philosophy. You can not rise if you take more from the community than you put back.” — Anand Mahindra “When sustainability is viewed as being a matter of survival for your business, I believe you can cr...

Leadership is an action in which one person guides those around them to move from one point to another. It is defined as the action or act of guidance of leading a group of people or an organization. “A servant leader shares power, puts the needs of employees first, and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. Not only is this leadership style grounded in ethics and empathy, it has...

WE Schools is a year-long education program that aims to nurture empathy and compassion by engaging students and teachers in local and global actions through classroom and after-school curriculum. “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by nearly changing his attitude.” Oprah Winfrey “The people around you become your teachers and their lessons are ones that eith...

Mental clarity is often considered a form of wealth, as it significantly influences one’s ability to make informed decisions and manage stress effectively. “Clarity is the secret. Clarity is the weapon. Make it clear. See it happening. Make it clear. See it becoming.” — Aisha S. Kingu “I look at the human life like an experiment. Every new moment, every new experience, tragic or otherwise, is an o...

Mindful vision involves the practice of being present and aware during meditation allowing individuals to notice their thoughts, emotions and sensations without judgement. “You only have control over three things in your life — The thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and the actions you take.” — Jack Canfield “Your visions will become clear only when you look into your own heart. Who loo...

Patience & silence are both considered virtues that contribute to personal growth & emotional strength. Patience or forbearance is the ability to endure difficult or undesired long-term circumstances. “First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win.” — Mahatma Gandhi “Make your ego porous. Will is of little importance, complaining is nothing, fame is nothi...

Daily affirmations are positive statements that empower individuals to cultivate a positive mindset & boost self-esteem. “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” — Willie Nelson “Showing up as your authentic self gives others permission to do the same. That can change the world.” — Shereen Sun “Think thoughts that make you feel good, make c...