Articles written by Jerry Lopper

For a memorable Thanksgiving, foster an attitude of thanks and a loving atmosphere of giving.

Oct 18, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Life brings many unexpected, often unwelcome events. Are these punishments, lessons, or opportunities?

Oct 11, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Choosing tranquility over turmoil and conflict brings calm and peace of mind to life. Includes suggestions for achieving tranquility.

Oct 4, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Emotional stress caused by a values conflict can be debilitating. This article describes the values conflict situation and offers a solution to reduce stress.

Sep 28, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

A book of essays from remarkable people, some well known, others not, reflecting the beliefs and character of a wide spectrum of people.

Sep 23, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Learn to identify your personal strengths for greater life satisfaction.

Sep 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Strength from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Sep 19, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Tranquil from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Sep 19, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Five important actions you can take to minimize work stress and begin balancing work and family.

Sep 13, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Our memories of past experiences are part illusion. The brain isn't large enough to record everything we experience so it fills in the gaps with imagination.

Sep 6, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Illusion from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Sep 5, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Positive from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Aug 31, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

British citizen hikes across the USA in honor of his wife and to raise money for cancer research.

Aug 30, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Research subjects have learned to control pain by applying mental pain interventions while viewing a computer image as feedback of the pain.

Aug 23, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Meditation from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Aug 21, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

A listing of terms relevant to personal development and purposeful growth with links to definitions, examples of usage, and relevant articles.

Aug 21, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Awareness from a personal development perspective with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of love from a personal development perspective with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Attitude is how you think and whether you lean toward the optimistic or pessimistic.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Connection from a personal development perspective along with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Choice from a personal development perspective along with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Change from a personal development perspective with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Belief from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Being from a personal Development standpoint with an example of usage.

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Behavior from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage

Aug 20, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Values from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Aug 10, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The definition of Positive from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Aug 10, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Exercise your mind as well as your body. Mind exercises can help you retain and improve your mental capacity, possibly delaying or preventing old-age dementia.

Aug 9, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

This article summarizes the six stages of change implicit in successful lifestyle change efforts. There is a reference and link to articles focused on each stage.

Aug 2, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Maintaining a hard-won victory over weight loss, smoking, or other addictive behaviors takes effort and requires knowing the processes to use to assure long term success.

Jul 26, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

The third of six necessary stages in a successful life change endeavor is preparation. As the Boy Scout motto urges, "Be Prepared" before you jump into action.

Jul 12, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

There are several convenient ways to stay in touch with the latest information on Personal Development. Get notices right on your home page or email program.

Jul 9, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Successful life change progresses through six stages. The second stage, Contemplation, lays the foundation for successful change.

Jul 5, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Changing an unhealthy behavior can be difficult. Precontemplators are in a stage of denial. Fact finding and reflection are helpful processes in successful change.

Jun 28, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Successfully changing harmful behaviors, such as over-eating and smoking, can be difficult. Knowing the processes of change and when to use each will help.

Jun 21, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Yoga, like meditation, thoughts of gratitude, and acts of kindness can bring you near-instant improvement in attitude, stress-relief, and peace of mind.

Jun 14, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

A simple act of kindness, helping someone in distress, brought me euphoria initially and a calm, peaceful feeling the remainder of the day.

Jun 7, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Kind acts will not only make you feel good about yourself, your acts of kindness may improve your health and happiness.

May 31, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Daily thoughts of gratitude can improve both your health and happiness by strengthening your immune system and increasing your level of optimism.

May 24, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

What if fear was my friend? Would this open new avenues for personal development? Comparing friendship characteristics to fear yields some pleasant surprises.

May 17, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

What you say when you talk to yourself is extremely important to your personal development. Learn how your self talk may be sabotaging your personal growth.

May 10, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Don't let recurring bouts of fear limit your personal development. We all face fear when contemplating changes. Learn to overcome your fears and grow.

May 3, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Reflection, the art of looking within quietly and calmly is an effective tool of personal development.

Apr 26, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

A successful life is available to each of us if we incorporate a handful of simple steps that guide our approach.

Apr 19, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Real people, Regular Joe's like you and me, can be successful when they apply the secrets of success to personal development. Read on for inspiration from real people.

Apr 12, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

China's President Hu Jintao recently issued a virtuous living list, essentially a To Do list for an entire country.

Apr 5, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Improving oneself through self development activities can be intimidating. What we need is a short list of the best motivators; a top ten list of the reasons to get serio

Mar 29, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Clarity of purpose is absolutely essential to effective personal development. Meditation is a primary tool someone serious about personal development will want to master.

Mar 22, 2006 - Jerry Lopper

Develop a personal development plan for conscious personal growth.

Mar 15, 2006 - Jerry Lopper