Welcome to the second edition of the FreshBlogger Carnival of Personal Development. Thanks to all who have submitted articles for this week’s carnival as well as the last one. It’s been an extremely busy couple of weeks for me and I haven’t been able to put as much time into reviewing and responding to every submission, but from what I’ve seen already, we have some great articles.
I’ll be writing a follow up post in the next few days and planning where to go from here with the whole Blog Carnival thing.
Welcome to the March 28, 2011 edition of carnival of self improvement.
Louis Savalli presents >Rebellion Against All I Thought I Learned posted at >Sunrise Soul. He describes his post as “an outpouring of emotion regarding frustration with the personal development process, and how even after many years things don’t turn out like we planned.”
Tom Tessin presents >How to Get Rid of Eating Habits posted at >MyGetRidofGuide, saying, “Have a bad eating habit? Find out some things that you can do to get rid of it for good. See what other people did to help themselves.”
Penny Thomas presents >The Role of Therapists (Physical & Occupational) in Cancer Rehab posted at >How To Become A Physical Therapist.
Debbie Owen presents >On the Couch: 10 Things to Expect When Going to a Therapist posted at >Online Doctorate Degree, saying, “Going to a therapist can be a difficult decision to come to. Movies and books make therapy out to be for crazy people and often put a bad spin on what goes on when you’re on the couch. While it may be hard to open up to loved ones, sitting down with a therapist gives you an opportunity to air your feelings in a judgment-free zone.”
Patricia Duggan presents >5 Ways Spirituality Can Boost Wellness posted at >Psychology Degree.
Gary Mullen presents >Benefits of Salt Lamps? posted at >Culture Blog
Lucy Parker presents >17 Must-Bookmark Web Sites for Healthy Recipes posted at >Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs, saying, “Recipe websites are a great way to learn new recipes, figure out how to make a dish you’ve eaten in a restaurant, or just learn how to make your recipes a little healthier. Here are 17 recipe sites you’ll love for their healthy recipe resources.”
Gordan Smith presents >10 Reasons Parents Take the Internet Away from Kids posted at >Internet Provider.
Donna Cullen presents >10 Reasons it?s Tough to Love a Smoker posted at >Top Dating Sites.
Christien presents >How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost? posted at >How Much Does Everything Cost?, saying, “People will do pretty much anything and everything to look good and feel better. They can face all the risks of taking medication and undergoing surgery just to have that well toned body. Because of this, cosmetic surgeons have jumped on this opportunity and have provided people with certain procedures targeted on certain parts of a patient’s body.”
Edna Goldberg presents >16 Quick and Easy Exercises to Stay in Shape posted at >Nurse Practitioner Education, saying, “Staying active is one of the essential ways to make sure you are staying healthy. This is a list of 16 quick and easy exercises that can help you stay in shape.”
PD4SP presents >10 Ways to Snap Out of A Procrastination Funk posted at >Personal Development for Stupid People, saying, “We all find ourselves stuck procrastinating at times. This article gives some easy tips on how to snap out of it.”
Aparna presents >Secrets of success posted at >Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “Stress and tension put a lot of strain on our bodies and on our minds. They are energy wasters. They can, however, be converted into positive energy because minimal amounts of them are not necessarily bad. They spurn you into action. It is only when it is not controlled that it becomes destructive to a person’s health and happiness. It can cause depression and a whole lot of physical ailments. While stress can’t be completely avoided, it can be effectively managed.“When we share laughter, there’s twice the fun; when we share success, we’ve surpassed what we’ve done. When we share problems, there’s half the pain; when we share tears, a rainbow follows rain; when we share dreams, they become more real; when we share secrets, it’s our hearts we reveal.”-”
Carmen Engel presents >Lulu and I posted at >Meditation for the Soul Blog.
Heather Sanders presents >50 Up and Coming Wellness Blogs Worth Reading posted at >Best Nurse Practitioner Programs, saying, “Whether you are a nurse practitioner or not, it can be a good idea to get ideas and information from a variety of sources. The Internet offers you the chance to find what you need for wellness. There are plenty of established blogs about wellness online, and sometimes the newcomers get short shrift.”
David Leonhardt presents >The Pharmacist is Clowning Around posted at >Self-Help Happiness Blog, saying, “I would like to introduce you to Fang Li Yun, a 52-year-old Malaysian pharmacist of 24 years. She is part of what they call the “Funny Action” project, which helps people learn to laugh and to smile even when there is no good news to smile about.”
Zac Sky presents >Release Your Immortal Elephant posted at >Zac Sky . com.
K Lauren presents >Avoiding Carbs Helps With Weight Loss on Carnitine posted at >Carnitine For Weight Loss, saying, “Recent attention to low and slow carb diets can be enhanced through supplementing with carnitine – worth a try!”
Fred Tracy presents >The Power of Now posted at >Personal Development, saying, “This article details how I went from a life of depression and boredom to a life of beauty and magnificence, nearly overnight due to a wonderful book I found.”
Ken presents >Follow Your Dreams posted at >Unstoppable Strength, saying, “This article will get you on the path towards your dreams. Stop and assess the situation, Take Action and NEVER Give Up; your dreams will become reality!”
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Thanks for my inclusion, it’s much appreciated.
I am looking through the listings here, they look very interesting!
Nice collection. Thanks for including me.
very good post, nice collection.. my favorite for the listing is the eating habit.
I do agree with this article as more and more workers are just working hard so that they can also pay for their private student loan faster. But even if people are busy, they should also give themselves a break so that they can breathe and relax from all the complexity of life.
It is indeed a must that people get to relax after a long day of work. If they do not, they could end up getting stressed out. I can attest to that because there was a time wherein I was working straight for about a week. A day prior to my day off, I got really sick and I didn’t even notice it. It was weird though, but I realized it was because of over fatigue. Let us all allow ourselves to have a break once in a while. It’s good for us anyway.
Great blog, but I would make full use of AdSense if I were you, any reason why you only use two ad units? You are entitled to three ad units plus three link units, total of six, your CTR could drastically increase.
Hi Ryan – Thanks for the kind words. I’ve found on through a lot of research and experience that I get more clicks on fewer ads in general. I’ve tried to achieve a balance between content and advertising that allows me to get a decent CTR with quality ads for a relatively low traffic blog without being too obtrusive. I would tend to opt for less rather than more advertisement. Thanks for stopping by!