Comments on: Do self-improvement courses work?

By: Pain Solution

Pain Solution — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:03:10 +0000

I was here last week, but i think my last comment did not appear. Anyway, what i know about self improvement is that it could be effective, if the individual is open to change. Very good article for the teens…

Nice entry..

By: robin

robin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:59:22 +0000

Clear suggestions for improvement. A good article for youngsters.

By: Anja Merret

Anja Merret — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:00:35 +0000

Thanks for your great comment. Your findings must be invaluable as the answer to this something that concerns us all.

By: Colin Ellis says, Self sabotage is the problem

Colin Ellis says, Self sabotage is the problem — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:45:58 +0000

Thanks Anja – interesting observations.

For some of those providing comments – sorry, but all this talk of ‘they must want to change’ reads like self-improvement guru hype and totally lacking understanding. For over ten years I ran many self-improvement courses (via Adult Education centres so they were free to the low paid). There were people who wanted to attend everything I did… But I found, despite the real successes, many students were unable to take advantage of the personal growth techniques I was teaching. And YES, my first reaction was to think it was lack of motivation…

So I started learning everything I could about depression, stress, anxiety, motivation, and complementary therapies to find the answer.

I now help people who have complex issues (they want to be healthy but are stuck, unable to achieve). They are blocked by one, or a few, things that ‘interfere’ with their progress – all subconscious (or based in the meridians) – out of conscious awareness. When these blockages are released progress is rapid!

In other words, it IS NOT THEIR FAULT. They DO want to change, but something outside their conscious awareness is STOPPING them.

I call it self-sabotage, and if you’re interested I’m creating a new website dedicated to describing my findings – at http://www.self-sabotage.org

By: whey protein weight

whey protein weight — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:56:44 +0000

I’ve actually been taking a nutrition class for a few months now and I just completed a project regarding obesity.

Apparently, the best way to lose weight is to simply eat healthy, cut calories (by 500), and then walk an hour a day.

If all that is done well and done consistently, the pounds will shed.

Many people believe — to lose weight they have to do all those crunches. That’s not how it works. Crunches will only tone the muscle underneath your fat. IF you want to lose weight you must walk – run – or jog.

By: Elessar

Elessar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:45:15 +0000

I think it's really a symptom of the fact that people don't like to get out of their comfort zone unless they're forced to, even if doing so is much healthier. Facing the unknown (which can be as simple as trying something new) looks like death to the mind and is therefore avoided at all costs. Personally, I've found that one of the benefits of meditation is being able to face what is scary or unknown without becoming overly emotional about it, thereby letting me make healthy choices instead of sticking to the defualt option, which is to run away.

By: Fat Burning Programs

Fat Burning Programs — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:03:14 +0000

The biggest battle with any weight loss program is the battle in your mind. People give in to easily to temptation. It takes will power and dedication.

By: Home teeth whitening

Home teeth whitening — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:40:31 +0000

i am a believer in programs because without them, i feel like i have no structure to myself and my life.

By: how to fall asleep easily

how to fall asleep easily — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:21:10 +0000

I don’t know about you guys, but sleeping longer along with a healthier program to follow definitely makes me happier and more vibrant.

By: Hardgainer

Hardgainer — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:58:39 +0000

I definitely agree with the comment above. I began my own self improvement program and feel better already, but I know if I continue I will really feel it after a few months.