Buddhism for Children

Some of you may be familiar with the buddhist tale of the one eyed turtle. Well, if you are interested in teaching buddhism to children, a new children's story book version of this famous buddhist tale has now been created, which I came across recently. For more information on this, click on the link below:

Buddhism for Children - The Little One Eyed Turtle

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Coping During the Recession

As the recession seems to get worse and worse, with job losses, savings rates falling and the stock market well below its levels of before the recession, I have been looking around for tips for people who are financially affected.

If you have been or are one of those who might be affected financially by the recession in the UK and would like to find some information about how to cope during the current recession then you may find the link below useful.

The link leads to a page on the BBC website where you can find some tips and ideas on possible financial issues that might be relevant to you if you have been adversely affected by the recession in the UK.

The issues considered on the webpage include:

• savings
• mortgages
• repossessions
• redundancy
• pensions
• debt:

Click below to find out more:

Coping During the Recession

I hope that you find the information there helpful and that you manage to find some effective ways of surviving the downturn or even manage to use a change in your circumstances to focus on your priorities or to find a new direction for yourself which proves fruitful.

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The Jung Typology Test - A Personality Test

The Jung Typology Test is a personality test which can be used to help you establish your type formula in line with Carl Jung and Isabel Myers-Briggs typology.

One of the main intended uses of the test is to help you find out your personality type, to give an idea of which occupations or career opportunities you may be best suited to.

I tried the Jung Typology test myself although I'm a bit sceptical of these things and usually find that they can't categorise me.

According to my test results I came out as a personality type 'INFJ' and this makes me - wait for it - a counsellor! Not a bad result, given that I'm a life coach who specialises in stress, anxiety and self esteem issues.

Apparently only 1% of the population is of that type including Shakespeare and Beethoven so I feel quite good about it, but I'm left wondering when Shakespeare and Beethoven got round to taking the test!

If you would like to take this particular online personality test yourself then please click on the link below:

Jung Typology Test - Click Here

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Job Interviews - NLP Visualisation Technique

Below is an email from a Master NLP Practitioner, who has kindly given me permission to publish it anonymously on this blog. The email describes a visualisation technique that the writer used successfully to help prepare for interviews. I hope that it may be of use to others who might feel anxiety or nervousness about a job interview:

"David,

Just thought I`d drop you a line as I was interested to see a blog item on the above subject [Getting Back to Work with Anxiety]. I personally have had a year of turmoil and big challenges leading to anxiety. This arose from leaving a career of 22 years (Military) and having to find a brand new job in civilian life. Fortunately I am also a Master NLP practitioner. I used many techniques to help myself preparing for and going for interviews. One of the main ones was a visualisation technique or "going to the movies" where I would visualise myself preparing for and going through interview. I really hyped the movie of myself up so that I could see myself smiling, shoulders back and feel myself feeling really confident as I entered the interview room and could hear myself saying "You can do this, you have all the skills etc." I would then float up into the movie and try and see, hear and feel through the process completely so that when the time came I had practised it many times in my mind - so that it was almost natural on the day.

I also listened to a CD of my hero - Martin Luther King - listening to his confidence in his speeches and feeling his strength. Last but not least was the '3 heroes' technique in which I chose 3 people who I totally admire and asked myself what would they be saying to you right now. The technique is to move position each time as you 'act' out being your hero and listen to the encouragement and advice they would give you there and then.

These techniques really helped along with some good deep breathing techniques. After 2 interviews, a ten minute presentation and a psychological profile test I got the job (1st job offer). I am now six months down the line and proud of what I have achieved. There has been some challenging days but the 'will' has always been strong with the knowledge that you can always overcome.

Many Thanks for your emails and your blog site it is very helpful."

Neuro Linguistic Programming Courses

Below is a link to a web page where you can find details of some providers offering training courses in neuro linguistic programming (NLP):

Neuro Linguistic Programming Courses

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