We’ll come back to the blog itself for later review (because it certainly is deserving in its own right!); this blog caught my eye today because of the feature recently posted about Glenda Watson Hyatt, whom we reviewed a short time back for her amazing and inspirational Do It Myself blog.

(Re) Introducing Glenda Watson Hyatt

To refresh the memory, Glenda Watson Hyatt is the author of DoItMyself.com and a book also aptly titled I’ll Do It Myself. Glenda has Cerebral Palsy, and uses blogging as her largest outlet of communication with the world. She has become a true source of inspiration for so many, and a much sought-after presenter at conferences and seminars, including Blog World Expo.

Glenda’s Story

This recent feature post is found on Lorelle on WordPress. Lorelle was privileged to have Glenda share her story with her, which is shared in a video on the post.

It’s a wonderful thing to see Glenda get her due attention, and an inspiration to see her story. Take a minute to visit this site and be inspired by Glenda—and learn more about the amazing ways blogging has changed lives.

Go here to see Glenda speak on Lorelle on WordPress.

Has Blogging Changed Your Life?

Glenda’s story has me thinking about the unexpected ways something as simple as blogging can change a life. How has blogging changed your life? Please tell us your own story in the comments below.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Intrepid Ideas:
Blog URL: http://curageousideas.blogspot.com/
Category: Personal Development

Intrepid Ideas

Intrepid Ideas is a blog that promises to take you where your thoughts dare not let you go. It breathes life to the secret thoughts you wish would live with an energy and courage that few have. This blog is anonymously authored so that the focus can be on the thoughts, and less on the person thinking them; because the author truly feels that the blog and the process is not about him, but you, or at the very least, “us.”

Intrepid Ideas - Why You Should Go

Intrepid Ideas is a blog with a mission. That mission is, in part, to “…spread some fresh courageous ideas through this blog as well as create a somewhat cryptic archive of my travels and thoughts. Through music, media, and prose, I hope to stimulate thought - exercise my creative side - and solicit feedback from the human race. Most importantly, I hope to realize some sort of growth from this experience.” To this end it has been a great success. The blog offers a diversity of posts from the philosophical to the political, all offered as insightful rather than inciteful. That is to say, the blog is not an effort to sway politically, but rather to induce thoughtful consideration of all subjects broached.

Summing Up Intrepid Ideas

Intrepid Ideas is a blog about thought and ultimately action, as stimulating thought really has no point without the latter. It is a blog charged with energy, sure to get you more fired up about the impact of your own mindset and the courage to give life to thoughts otherwise left unsaid.

Go here to check out Intrepid Ideas.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Self Improvement Journal:
Blog URL: http://www.selfimprovementjournal.com/
Category: Self Improvement

Self Improvement Journal

Surely you’ve guessed that this blog, too, is one dedicated to self improvement. Chris’s blog is a bit different, though, being dedicated to self improvement but in a much more ground-up, growth-oriented fashion.

Self Improvement Journal - Why You Should Go

A lot of the success and improvement blogs that we feature here have at their heart the universal laws like The Secret Law of Attraction or the principles of wealth and success. This blog, too, includes posts of that nature, but it is also more rounded to include other topics like health, diet and exercise, community, and environment.

One of the most enticing things about Self Improvement Journal, though, is its development. This blog started off in true web log style, as a personal journal to share with others as Chris worked through the many aspects of self- and life-improvement. Watching that growth and the development of the blog lends a very personal and grounded feel to the blog, making it one that relates well with its “normal people” audience.

Summing Up Self Improvement Journal

Because Chris has been so open from the beginning with this journey of self improvement, the blog has morphed and grown in many ways. It is now largely a blog about wealth and success, but it has never lost its personal roots, or its very well-rounded nature.

Go here to check out Self Improvement Journal.

Hey! Did You Notice? This is our 100th Blog Review at Do You Digg It! Want to see what started it all? Take a look at our very first blog review, AngesBiz!

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Self Improve Blog:
Blog URL: http://self-improve-blog.com/
Category: Self Improvement

Self Improve Blog

We’re combining efforts this weekend to celebrate the release of Sean Rasmussen’s latest eBook, The Secret Law of Attraction. In celebration of its release Do You Digg It is featuring established and promising empowerment blogs, while continuing our efforts to expand our international blog rolls.

Today our combined efforts take us to the review of our first Belgian-based blog, the Self Improve Blog of Brussels blogger Richard Onebamoi (a blog migrated and combined from his original, Success Power Points). Richard’s mission through his collection of blogs is to “inspire your performance, expand your imagination, cultivate your dreams, help you discover, develop and maximize your God given potential.”

Self Improve Blog - Why You Should Go

Pastor Richard Onebamoi combines several aspects of self and faith in his works as a success facilitator. He brings a deep spirituality and faith, and marries them to leading philosophies and universal laws of success from both historical and modern perspectives. Inspiration for posts comes from people like Napoleon Hill, Wallace Wattles, and the much recognized Anthony Robbins, as well as Richard’s own studies and experiences. These are balanced with practical articles and “how-to’s” for life and success.

Summing Up Self Improve Blog

Pastor Onebamoi’s Self Improve Blog is just one of the vehicles he uses to achieve his mission, but it is one of his collective works that has the widest appeal as a blog dedicated to self improvement, where it all starts.

Go here to check out Self-Improve-Blog.

Mary Ward
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To Find Inspiration & Motivation Blog:
http://www.bestinspirationalquotes4u.com/blog/
Category: Motivation, Personal Development

Inspiration & Motivation Blog

Today our round-the-world blog reviews take us to Bandung City in Indonesia to the blog of Arswino Sonata. One of Arswino’s favorite activities is sharing with people and inspiring them to live a happy, motivated life of success. This young and promising blog is his means to that end.

Inspiration & Motivation - Why You Should Go

We do see a lot of blogs in the blogosphere that are set up as motivational personal development blogs. To be sure, we have seen many here, not least of all because mindset and motivation are of primary importance to our host, Sean Rasmussen. It seems that each of these blogs have a slightly different take on the secret to life’s success, and a slightly different package for its delivery. Arswino’s blog, though, is truly unique.

Inspiration & Motivation aims to inspire mainly through storytelling. Arswino Sonata has a gift for locating stories with great morals for living, and it is these that he chooses to use to best illustrate his thoughts and beliefs.

Summing Up Inspiration & Motivation

Arswino’s approach to motivational blogging is thoughtful and entertaining all at the same time. It’s an easy and enjoyable place to visit, one that makes easy, short work of inspiring your day.

Go here to check out Inspiration & Motivation Blog.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Pentad:
Blog URL: http://pentads.blogspot.com/
Category: Relationships, Personal Development

Pentad

Pentad author Tamera Daun has certainly lived a full life. From a Washington university to nearly 20 years in Stavanger, Norway and back to Houston, Texas, Tamera has experienced life across nations and cultures. She has also experienced life across professions, starting out with intentions of law school, and then turning to nursing and now landing as an author and consultant and Reiki Master/Teacher. The culmination of all of these experiences has made Tamera Daun what she is today, and built in her a unique and eclectic resume that has grown into her work through her practice, Pentad, and the similarly named blog.

Pentad - Why You Should Go

Tamera came to her practice and authorship by the long road, but it is that road that has given her her level of insight and experience into the human condition. Her practice and her blog deal in matters of personal development, relationships, love, and wellness with the focus of simplifying love and relationships to make them happier and healthier. Her approach and experience are unique, translating into the real-life, down-to-earth messages that she delivers through her blog.

Summing Up Pentad

Pentad offers practical posts of a personal nature. The content here spans a range of issues and a range of emotions, from funny and humorous to emotional and sad, all in the interest of making shorter work of developing ourselves into the most fulfilled beings we can be.

Go here to check out Pentad.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Quotes…In Our Own Words:
Blog URL: http://inourownwords.blogspot.com/
Category: Positivity, Personal Development

Quotes…In Our Own Words

Sometimes the best blog concepts come from the simplest of ideas, as we’ve seen with blogs like Comical Comments and the like, and as we are about to see with Quotes…In Our Own Words (yes, this is about to be one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” moments).

Quotes…In Our Own Words is a blog that takes the inspirational quote just a step further, and turns it into not only a motivational tool, but also a subject of thoughtful discussion.

Quotes…In Our Own Words - Why You Should Go

Dexter the Quote Guy is a person who just “likes to spread a positive word.” And like most people, he finds that one of the most direct and meaningful ways to do that it to borrow the words of those who have said it best—the people from history and modern times who have produced the most concise, pointed, and hard-hitting quotes to inspire and teach.

What Dexter has done with these quotes on his blog is used them as a launching-point for discussion and positive thinking. With each post Dexter delivers one or a few quotes of interest (and from time to time stories and links of importance to make a difference in the world). He then talks a little about what each means to him, and opens the floor for discussion and growth among his readers. His inspiration grew from an interest in the Law of Attraction, and so his theme follows much along the same lines towards success, fulfillment, and positive living.

Summing Up Quotes…In Our Own Words

Sometimes the best way to say something is to let someone who’s already said it best say it all. And sometimes the way to make that into more is to share it and add a few thoughts of your own. That is what Dexter has done on his blog, a place where you can go for a regular fix of positive thinking.

Go here to check out Quotes…In Our Own Words.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find It Might Be Love:
Blog URL: http://www.itmightbelove.com/
Category: Love, Relationships

It Might Be Love

Weekends seem to be the time for bloggers to spread their linky love, but this blog-love post is of a slightly different sort. This time we’re reviewing a blog that is actually about love, in all its forms and incarnations.

It Might Be Love - Why You Should Go

Anything that you can do to grow loving relationships in your life is worth while, and is sure to improve your life. This blog, written primarily by creator and writer Chelle with help from her contributing authors (like Damien Riley of Damien at The Speed of Life), covers many topics related to love.
One of the top focuses of the blog, as you might expect it to be, is love as it applies to dating, relationships, and marriage. As Chelle points out, though, love exists in many things, and so the blog also includes posts to help you learn to love or appreciate the love you have for other things, like tasks and hobbies, work, life, and generally “…all things related to love.” Chelle says, “Love can be just about anything - from romantic love to family and friendship love to the love we have for things like ice cream and music.”

It Might Be Love posts range from discussions and advice to the finer points that help keep your love alive. “It Might Be Love provides advice articles, dating and relationship resources, creative gift ideas, love poetry and quotes, music and book reviews, and everything else we love in between.”

Summing Up It Might Be Love

It Might Be Love is a place to explore the concept of love, and also to cultivate your own. Come here for everything love-related, whether that is to find ways to grow love in your life, or to finally learn how to buy appreciated, meaningful gifts for the people you love. And if you’ve got something to share, as Chelle says, don’t be shy! Guest posters and contributors are all welcome.

Go here to check out It Might Be Love.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Positive Thinking:
Blog URL: http://kennymcbride.blogspot.com/
Category: Personal Development, Positivity

Positive Thinking

“Deep,” “uplifting,” “inspirational,” “blessed,” are all words used to describe Kenny McBride and his blog, Positive Thinking – A Realistic Approach (which officially enters our ranks as our first blog from Scotland—congratulations, Kenny!). What is it that people are talking about? It is the realistic, life-centered, practical approach that Kenny uses to help people form their lives into one that is more positive and content.

Positive Thinking - Why You Should Go

These descriptive words from Kenny’s bloggers say a lot. Positive Thinking is worth your while because it does present realistic ways to maximize your life through positive thinking. Kenny’s approach is not entirely unique, but his realization of why this works just might be. He says, “Failing to accomplish your goals is a common trait. The reason for this is your approach to goal setting. Planning your goals around the life you have will ensure you get to the life you want, it’s just a simple strategy of one step at a time.”

Kenny’s advice and posts are very much grounded in starting at the point you are at to build a pathway to success that always includes you and the life you are living, and not just focus on a future far away. It’s a concept shared on various levels with other success coaches and experts, but one that may this time be communicated in a way you haven’t considered; perhaps one that you can connect with more easily.

Summing Up Positive Thinking

Kenny McBride shares some proven concepts on his blog, but puts things in terms and perspectives that make it easy to relate and implement. As he says, if you need, or “know someone who needs a little help in their life…tell a friend about this blog” and see if it’s not the one that finally makes simple sense of positive living for you.

Go here to check out Positive Thinking – A Realistic Approach.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Rock Your Day:
Blog URL: http://www.rockyourday.com/
Category: Development, Productivity

Rock Your Day

No, not that Dave Navarro, sorry. No less inspiring nonetheless!

This Dave Navarro happens to be a life coach and expert in turning your successful life up a notch. He’s not your regular kind of rock star, but the kind that “sweats behind the scenes rather than on stage, kicking successful people’s asses so that they become even more successful. I’m a personal productivity coach who gets deep into the minds of people who have everything going for them but are hitting some speedbumps and roadblocks - and I pull no punches until they break past the limiting beliefs that are holding them back.”

So when you know you have what it takes, but just have a hard time connecting the dots, or suspect you have it, but need someone to kick you in the backside to confirm your suspicions, Dave could be the missing link that can take you the extra step of the way.

Rock Your Day - Why You Should Go

Dave Navarro has made an art of being productive. His blog is where he puts that art on display. He writes actionable posts dealing with the big productivity busters like time management, work/life balance, becoming an early-riser and loving it, and how to add hours to your day. His is a blog that is stirring some controversy over which laws do and do not work, so there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in opposition to some of what he says, but it is also a blog that offers plenty of progress-inspiring action well-suited to conjunction with the laws that you hold as truths.

Summing Up Rock Your Day

Rock Your Day is full of many things, and leading the pack is a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, kicking attitude, and a tinge of humor. Just reading Dave, whether you agree in total or not, is enough to fire you up to want to do more.

Go here to check Rock Your Day.

Mary Ward
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