The list below is organised to match the order of the navigation buttons on the left of this page.
Clicking on a navigation button takes you to one of the 15 key elements needed for self improvement to be a success.
But, the navigation buttons do not show ALL the material that is free for you on the site. Some of the information can only be reached from another page within the site.
This contents list, therefore, shows the extra information that can be reached from each of those pages.
Click on any of the links listed in the contents summary below to go directly to that topic.
The only pages not listed below are this page and the i-c-s-i blog page.
Do make full use of this contents map to enhance your browsing experience, easily access all of the contents and have fun.
Home page:
Contents:
* welcome; outline of why this site was created; summary of the benefits to you of 100+ free pages of self help self improvement ideas and techniques; and a description of how best to navigate and use the site.
* Click
HOME PAGE
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Process:
Contents:
* a description of the i-c-s-i process for managing your self improvement programme.
Self diagnosis:
Contents:
* a self diagnosis checklist to determine your self improvement priority needs
* a summary of the results page and how to use it.
* why it makes sense to be proactive and avoid cop out
* feedback is the breakfast of champions
Self help:
Contents:
* definitions of anxiety and self help and key techniques
* what is a facilitator and what do they do
* the 5 things to do for your personal development
Self hypnosis:
Contents:
* what is self hypnosis and instructions for how to do it
* an example self hypnosis script to explore
* seven simple, practical meditation techniques
Self esteem:
Contents:
* self esteem activities to boost your self esteem.
* 11 ways to build your self esteem
* determination and how to overcome barriers
* your beliefs and their importance
* values and their significance
* how to improve self esteem by being a persistent achiever.
Self motivation:
Contents:
* self motivation tips for success
* go here to define motivation
* Herzberg's theory of motivation in the workplace
* Maslow's theory, and other theories of motivation
* some motivational quotes
How to deal with stress:
Contents:
* strategy for how to deal with stress
* definition of stress as an asset or liability
* how to recognise the signs of stress that may need attention
* what are the biggest causes of stress?
* ten techniques for how to relieve stress?
* ways to relax physically and mentally.
* how to do mindful meditation?
* how does stress affect health?
SMART goals:
Contents:
* SMART goals and how to set them
* what are goals and why bother anyway?
* have a clear purpose in life to succeed
* do a swot analysis
* how to use visualisation in goal setting
* how to improve your visualisation skills
* 7 goal setting traps to avoid
Left brain right brain - how do YOU think?
Contents:
* The whole brain thinking model and its uses
* what does a thinking preferences profile look like?
* a thinking profile for a team
* example of team composite profile
* example of team thinking dominance map
* research and background to whole brain thinking
* Ned Herrmann
* F.A.Q.s
* be a victor with positive thinking
* how negative thinking can be positive (and vice versa)
Learning:
Contents:
* the behaviour-consequence model
* keep a learning log or journal
* coaching basic steps
* what is mentoring?
Time management:
Contents:
* be in control with these time management tools?
* time management techniques, essential for getting goals
Problem solving:
Contents:
* why problem solving is not a quick fix
* six problem solving exercises to build your skills
* how to do brainstorming
* the 5 whys problem solving technique
* cause and effect analysis problem solving method
* critical examination technique
Decision making:
Contents:
* three common approaches to decision making and which works best
* a left brain systematic decision making method
* seven right brain creative decision making methods
Manage change:
Contents:
* the best way to manage change is.....
* the change curve or transition curve
* how to manage uncertainty
Communication skills:
Contents:
* importance of communication and why it is always done
* the golden triangle of communications
* your power bases and how to use them as influence tactics
* how to use persuasion techniques
* conflict resolution and conflict management approaches
* communication barriers and overcoming them
Body language:
Contents:
* keys to reading body language
Individual development plan:
Contents:
* how to prepare your individual development plan
* an example personal development plan
* definition of learning and double loop learning
Team building:
Contents:
* team building ideas and techniques
Have some fun:
Contents:
* jokes, puzzles, exercises, quotes etc.
Be proactive:
Contents:
* what is initiative and why does it matter?
* what type of leader are you?
* how to achieve inspiring leadership
* how to avoid procrastination
Policy:
Contents:
* privacy policy and disclaimer
Finally, there are some pages not included on this site contents summary page:
In addition to the above, there is the "site contents" page and the "i-c-s-i blog" page, both of which are available via the appropriate navigation button on the left.
There is also the RESOURCE CENTRE recommendations page where you can complete a simple form to suggest what self improvement resources you regard as the BEST (e.g. books, CDs, DVDs).
And, there is an opportunity to suggest what NEW SITE CONTENTS and QUESTIONS you would like to see added to the site by clicking here to complete a simple form.
There is a separate page for subscribing to your FREE, by request-only, monthly e-zine supplement, Self Improvement Matters which is published about the 17th.
Finally, there is a page, Who am I?, which gives some background information about me and how and why I developed this site.
These six pages are not included in the site contents map above.
The site contents list above, and the navigation buttons on the left of pages, and the links built into each page should make it easy to get around the site and enjoy your browsing experience.
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