Shawn Maguire, LPC

Shawn Maguire, LPC

11209 N. May Ave., Ste B

Oklahoma City, OK 73120

(405) 921-7776

http://shawnmaguire.net

Marriage & Family Therapy


When you are busy with the everyday demands of your life and family, sometimes it is difficult to think about personal development. However, this is one area in your life that you should not overlook. It is important in achieving self-satisfaction. Read this article to get some suggestions on personal development.


To achieve successful personal development you need to do more than just set goals. You should visualize them, too. How will it feel when you achieve them? What will the experience be like? This visualization process will motivate you by making your goals seem more tangible. It is also a process you can repeat as often as needed to restore your enthusiasm.


Try working in multiple positives. Do your best to keep a positive attitude while you work or work out. You'd be surprised at how much you can accomplish by either changing your surroundings or thinking about a task differently. Try working outside, or possibly thinking of your tasks as a game and try to win at them. Try listening to something that can increase your intelligence while you work out.


When suffering from a lack of confidence, you should try to engage in physical exercise or a type of sport on a regular basis. Not only will this improve your body shape and therefore your confidence in your looks, exercise releases endorphins which stimulate the mind and body to a natural high.


You cannot make any progress with respect to personal development if you have not outlined a goal or set of goals. For example, you may be wanting to lose weight. Without a goal in sight, it is near impossible to progress or feel like you are making progress. So, establish a goal now.


Instead of focusing on your own achievements, ask others about theirs. Placing your focus on others will help you recognize the potential of those around you.


Connect with your surroundings by celebrating each season. Be sure to take time to observe and appreciate the changing of the leaves in fall, the first snow in winter, the new blooms in spring and even the blazing sun in summer. By recognizing the natural passage of time, you will attain a greater sense of the process and purpose of your own life.


Give yourself credit! When you do something right, be proud of it. Don't talk yourself down or minimize your accomplishments and even more, don't throw away your accomplishments. If you have completed a course, won a prize, or done anything else noteworthy, take note! Build on your accomplishments to keep your self-esteem high!


Banish the negative thoughts that are in your mind. Negative, doubtful and thoughts that limit your self development have no place in your mind. They will make it nearly impossible for you to reach the peace and harmony that will bring you the happiness that you seek to be in your life.


Prioritize what you need to do daily. It's important to keep a list of what you want to accomplish for the day. Even if you find it hard to get most of the things on your list done, you will be happy knowing you did get some of your list completed.


If you are putting off making a decision because you fear that you are going to make the wrong choice, nothing will ever change. Practice being decisive in your life. The sooner that you can make a decision, the sooner you will learn the results and learn how to make the right one.


Personal development is important to your mental well-being. When you challenge yourself with new knowledge, you become stronger as a person for yourself and for your family. Keep in mind the things that you have learned, such as what you have read here, and apply them to your life. You will soon find that your life will become more fulfilled.


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Family Counseling

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Parenting Support

Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, and Anger

Executive Counseling

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Work and Career issues

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