Category Archives: Self-Development

Various posts on all kinds of issues around personal growth and self-development

Thoughts About Snow

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Fran Watson

Snow As I sit here this morning I am gazing out at the tree branches with their winter coats of snow on. I live in Canada – the land of seasons, and it seems that winter will soon be upon … Continue reading →

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#1 Best Seller

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Fran Watson

#1 Best Seller That was the result of our online campaign to launch this book. 30 women authors told their inspiring stories and I was one of them. It was awesome to read their stories and connect with them. I … Continue reading →

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Gratitude – thoughts about being grateful

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Fran Watson

Gratitude September 29th, one more day and we start a new month. It seems that the end of the month and the beginnings of the month are times that we think about what has passed and what is to come. … Continue reading →

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Building Your Self-Confidence

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Fran Watson

Self-confidence can be the key to either success or failure in life. It can be difficult to build self-confidence. There are ways to accomplish this, however, with a few steps. Dress the part It can be easy to let your … Continue reading →

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Make Your Point – Tips for Public Speaking

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Fran Watson

Make your point – Here is a cool infographic illustrating some tips for public speaking – points to remember when presenting your speech. I’m curious as to what types of topics my readers speak on. Perhaps you could post … Continue reading →

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Choosing A New Path – Pathways

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Fran Watson

Toastmasters International has introduced a new educational program entitled “Pathways”. It is designed to fit in more with the way people learn and work by choosing a new path instead of following the old manuals. Those who have been using … Continue reading →

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Challenges

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Fran Watson

It’s been a long time since I have posted here and there are many reasons for that. I have encountered a few challenges over the past few months with my mother who is 97 years of age. She had been … Continue reading →

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Self Love part 3

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Fran Watson

Exercise regularly This one goes hand in hand with the above follow a healthy diet recommendation. Exercise doesn’t have to be a long gym workout or 60-minute exercise class. In fact, even just 20-30 minutes of exercise a day can … Continue reading →

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Self Love continued

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Fran Watson

Mediate on His word The best way (and easiest) to accept God’s love is to immerse yourself in His word. Pick a topic on what you’re struggling with, in this case self-love, and seek out the answers He gives through … Continue reading →

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Self-Love

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Fran Watson

What Is “Self-Love”? First, let’s get clear on how we’re defining self-love. If you look it up in the dictionary, it has a negative connotation: The instinct by which one’s actions are directed to the promotion of one’s own welfare … Continue reading →

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