Getting beyond impostor feelings - Talent Development Resources
Many talented and creative people experience impostor feelings and beliefs about themselves, despite their accomplishments. Rosalyn Lang has a Ph.D. in molecular biology, has just completed a...
View ArticleAndrew Solomon: Love, no matter what
"In this quietly moving talk, writer Andrew Solomon shares what he learned from talking to dozens of parents -- asking them: What's the line between unconditional love and unconditional...
View Article'Hunger Games,' 'Divergent': The new wave of strong female-led sci-fi
Role Models of Strong WomenJennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” - “The thing I like about this movie, which is different from many others, is Katniss is focused on survival, focused...
View ArticleEgo and Creativity - The Creative Mind
How much do qualities such as confidence, self-assurance, or even arrogance, plus others often associated with a big ego relate to being creative?See it on Scoop.it, via Personal Growth & Change
View ArticleTalented women underestimating or stifling their abilities | TalentDevelop
Women often underestimate themselves and their intellectual abilities in comparison with a man who can dominate in his one subject. Another example of someone experiencing impostor feelings and...
View ArticleCuriosity may help you find your true potential | TalentDevelop
“What would happen if…?” Curiosity fuels artistic and scientific exploration, and is a characteristic of gifted people. It is also a strength, and a trait that encourages personal growth.See it on...
View ArticleStop Worrying about Your Weaknesses
"We want our kids to be successful at everything they do. And if they're not good at something, we ask why they failed. We tell them to work harder at it. Understand what went wrong, focus, and fix it....
View ArticleGetting Beyond Too Deferential | TalentDevelop
Do you hold yourself back in order to get along, make others feel good, or for other reasons? Does your voice in the world represent who you are? Writer and director Lake Bell ["In a World…"] comments...
View ArticleLady Gaga: Honor Your Unique Identity | TalentDevelop
One of the themes Lady Gaga keeps advancing in her work, and in interviews such as this one with Ellen DeGeneres, is to respect your unique self. "Through honoring your identity and really fighting for...
View ArticleHarvard research: We can think ourselves younger and healthier | TalentDevelop
Hotel workers told the work they do (cleaning hotel rooms) is good exercise and an active lifestyle improved their health compared to others not told.See it on Scoop.it, via Personal Growth & Change
View ArticleEgo and Spirituality and Personal Growth | TalentDevelop
Does our ego serve us, or can it hinder our personal development? Eckhart Tolle says “one of the jobs of the ego is to blame others. Another job of the ego is to make yourself feel guilty.See it on...
View ArticleSamantha Geimer tells her side of story in Roman Polanski case
'She feels more wounded by what she calls the "victim industry," the lawyers, judge and journalists who she feels sensationalized her case for their own interests. "You shouldn't be able to make what...
View ArticleAt 93, this Rosie is still riveting
Elinor Otto picked up a riveting gun in World War II, joining the wave of women taking what had been men's jobs. These days she's building the C-17. Another photo: Elinor Otto, 93, prepares to rivet a...
View ArticleCreativity and Life: The Thriving Online Conference | TalentDevelop
The "Science of Thriving: At Work and In Life" conference has presentations by more than 20 leading scientists and authors on creativity and personal growth.See it on Scoop.it, via Personal Growth...
View ArticleThe Irritable Male Syndrome | Depression and Creativity
Jed Diamond, Ph.D. talks about his book The Irritable Male Syndrome: Understanding and Managing the 4 Key Causes of Depression and Aggression.See it on Scoop.it, via Personal Growth & Change
View ArticleMorty Lefkoe on personal growth without needing positive beliefs | TalentDevelop
Do we need to create new beliefs? By Morty Lefkoe. “The Lefkoe Method is very effective at eliminating negative beliefs. But why don’t you replace them with positive beliefs?" One of his programs:...
View ArticleBuilding Self-confidence and Changing Limiting Beliefs | TalentDevelop
The way to improve our internal level of confidence is to eliminate limiting beliefs. Every negative belief we have lowers our confidence. Morty Lefkoe notes, "It is important to distinguish between...
View ArticleFeeling Like A Fraud - The Creative Mind
People who feel like impostors will often "play it safe" by not even attempting a creative project, out of a self-limiting belief of being incompetent. Actor Emma Watson commented about its impact for...
View ArticleChanging Our Thinking and Beliefs | TalentDevelop
Beliefs can be casual thoughts, but also ingrained attitudes about life and abilities, and affect how much we develop creativity and pursue other interests.Eric Maisel offers "three important points...
View ArticleHow To Meditate Without Moving To The Himalayas
"You don't have to be a monk levitating in the Himalayas to get a lot of benefits from meditation." - "How To Meditate Without Moving To The Himalayas": 60-minute Livestream class Friday, Nov 1 at...
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