The modern world often forces us to turn to self-education. And where, if not on the Internet, to look for sources of knowledge? This article provides a selection of the best popular foreign and domestic self-development sites, with the help of which you can successfully learn various useful skills. The selection is relevant for 2013 and is suitable for users of a wide age category.
Naturally, it is impossible to list all the useful sites, so our task was to find the leaders in our field. In addition, preference was given to sites with publicly available information. So, here are 10 useful sites for self-development:
Coursera
https://www.coursera.org/ is the largest online education portal. It contains free courses from leading teachers in the world. For anyone who wants to study subjects taught in the best foreign universities, Coursera is a must. Our paid resources like Eduson or Intuit, although they are making attempts to become worthy analogues, are not yet able to reach the level proposed by the leader. Language is English, all classes are free, but registration is required.
Relationship
Man is a social being. Without effective interaction with other people, we cannot be fully realized and feel happy. You should pay close attention to this area if you experience communication problems: you don’t fit into a new team well, you constantly conflict, you don’t know how to establish contact with the opposite sex.
“Five Simple Steps to Building Any Relationship” on Udemy
Five simple stages of building any relationship - a universal course that will help you establish contact with anyone: parents, spouse, child, boss...
It looks at 27 problems that we can all face when interacting with other people. You have to meet them face to face and work through each of them in five stages.
Advantages:
- low price;
- lifetime access to all materials;
- certificate of completion;
- 30-day money back guarantee.
The course costs RUB 1,199.
Course “Relationships: formula of intimacy” by Natalia Tereshchenko
Relationships: formula for intimacy - a course developed by a psychotherapist and sexologist with 20 years of experience. It is aimed at building harmonious mature relationships without dependence. Suitable for both women and men.
When you watch 7 video lessons and complete 7 powerful exercises, you will learn:
- build personal boundaries and respect the boundaries of other people;
- rely on yourself, and not constantly look for support outside;
- do not fall for other people’s manipulations;
- saying “no” without damaging the relationship;
- distinguish between dependence and proximity.
Advantages:
- Experienced mentor.
- Author support in closed chat.
- Lifetime access to all materials.
- Emphasis on practice.
The course costs 14,000 rubles. It is possible to arrange an installment plan.
“Conflictology and conflict management” from 4brain
Conflictology and conflict management – a basic course on conflict management. It will be useful to anyone who wants to learn how to resolve conflicts in their favor and use them to expand their influence.
In 5 lessons you will learn:
- what types of conflicts are there?
- how to avoid conflicts;
- in what cases conflict can be beneficial for you;
- what are the strategies for dealing with conflict?
- what is internal conflict and how to resolve it.
In addition, on the learning platform you will find 16 detailed articles on this topic, and you can consolidate and test your acquired knowledge using an exam.
The main advantage is the opportunity to study for free. You can also sign up for a paid subscription and get access to additional features: games, tests, exercises. A year of subscription costs RUB 2,990, lifetime access costs RUB 29,990.
See also our selection of relationship courses.
Lumosity
https://www.lumosity.com/ - a site with exercises for developing so-called “soft skills”: memory, attention, flexibility of thinking, reaction speed and problem-solving ability. During registration, you yourself indicate the skills that you are going to improve. After this, you are offered an individual lesson plan, and personal statistics are kept. Language is English, you must register for classes, introductory classes are free, and the rest are $15 per month. You can also buy lifetime free access to the resource for $225.
Do you like similar sites with riddles, games, puzzles and tests? 4brain has over 150 exercises to develop your thinking. Subscribe to a PRO subscription and effectively train your skills.
Self-development magazines
Let's start with magazines.
No. 1. Project 4brain
On his website you will find useful articles about business, time management, speed reading and psychology, as well as exercises for training various skills.
No. 2. Theories and practices
The Theories and Practices magazine regularly publishes interesting collections and materials about self-development and science.
No. 3. Kluber
Psychological tests, quotes, articles about relationships, health and esotericism.
No. 4. PsyHacker
Posts about psychology, meditation and sports.
No. 5. Like God
Online magazine about body and brain development, business, career and motivation.
No. 6. BBF
Useful articles, calculators (for example, to calculate the amount of investment needed to become a millionaire), quotes, sudoku and ratings.
No. 7. Bulletin of Psychology
A magazine dedicated to the most important thing in this world - ourselves.
No. 8. Businessmen
A project by Nikita Bondarchik, where he and a team of authors write about business, health, travel and books.
No. 9. Success in life
A web magazine about personal finance and achieving success in life.
No. 10. Psychology without snot
Articles by Oleg Satov about human consciousness.
No. 11. Psychologies
Online magazine about psychology. Published in 8 countries around the world
Quantified-mind
https://www.quantified-mind.com/ — Quantified Mind is a free online platform that allows you to test the effectiveness of indicators such as reaction speed, motor functions, short-term memory under a certain influence. First, you are asked to take general tests to find out your starting level. Then you use the factor whose effect on your thinking abilities you want to test (drinking a cup of coffee, doing 100 push-ups, or simply getting enough sleep). After that, select the appropriate test on the website and take it every day for two weeks (before using the factor and after). As a result, you get statistical confirmation of whether coffee, push-ups, sleep, or something else affects your brain. English language. You must register for classes.
Spiritual development
Without spiritual development, a person is not much different from animals. Only we tend to think about eternal questions, engage in self-knowledge, and look for sources of spiritual energy. Don't neglect this gift of evolution!
Online meditation course “LIFE ZEN”
LIFE ZEN is a course for those who want to start living more consciously and find inner harmony. It is suitable for both those who have never practiced meditation and advanced followers of spiritual practices.
The training lasts 4 weeks, during which you will take lessons and complete practical assignments every day. This is enough time to develop a habit of meditating every day that will stay with you forever.
After completing the training you:
- become less irritable;
- gain peace of mind and self-confidence;
- you will feel a surge of positive energy;
- learn to live here and now.
There are two options for participation: with and without support. The first costs 11,900 rubles, the second – 8,900 rubles. There is a 7-day money back guarantee if the course is not for you.
“Neuroyoga” from the school “Neurosophy”
Neuroyoga is a course that combines scientific knowledge about the functioning of the brain and eastern yoga practices. It examines yoga exercises from the point of view of their effect on biochemical processes in the brain.
Students of the course learn through breathing techniques and physical exercises to stimulate the production of happiness hormones - dopamine and serotonin. Impressive? But this is far from the only profit. After completing it, you will be able to:
- effectively manage your mental states;
- get rid of blocks and clamps in the body;
- improve brain function;
- turn off the chaotic stream of thoughts;
- reduce overall anxiety levels.
The course is very interesting and unusual, I would take it even out of curiosity. Standard training costs 4,490 rubles, the tariff with the support of a curator and checking homework is 7,490 rubles.
“Evolutionary Qigong” from Grandmaster Ian Spartak
The Evolutionary Qigong course will teach you how to manage your internal energy. Its author, Jan Spartak Poedinkov, devoted more than 30 years of his life to studying secret eastern practices, 25 of which he actively shares his knowledge with followers. This course is the quintessence of all his many years of work.
After completing the training, you:
- cleanse your energy;
- learn to recharge your energy;
- improve your body health;
- will make your spine stronger and more flexible.
Advantages:
- For free.
- Minimum water, maximum practice.
- Opportunity to continue training at subsequent levels.
If three courses are not enough for you, take a look at our complete selection of spiritual development courses.
Codecademy
https://www.codecademy.com/ is a portal that gives you the opportunity to learn to program in English. New users learn to write simple functions and create more complex problems and solutions by working through tutorials from other users. There is a Russian version of the site, but it is significantly limited. Classes are free, training is practice-oriented.
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The following courses will help you improve your appearance and develop a sense of style in clothing.
Course for women “Basic wardrobe” by Liliya Smirnova
A basic wardrobe from Lilia Smirnova will help you solve the eternal women's problem of “nothing to wear.” The author of the course is a practicing stylist with eight years of experience. It will help you create a stylish, practical and functional wardrobe with minimal investment.
In a programme:
- What is a basic wardrobe?
- What things does it consist of?
- Basic rules for creating a basic wardrobe.
- Basic accessories and decorations.
- Where can you buy suitable basic items?
- Color in clothes: how to select and combine.
After completing the course, your wardrobe will be like a construction set: from a minimum number of things you can create the maximum number of looks. It costs 6,900 rubles, spending which you can save tens or even hundreds of thousands in the future on buying unnecessary clothes.
“How to find your style” from Tatyana Preobrazhenskaya
The course How to find your own style was created for girls and women who like clothes like you. If your closet is cluttered with too much stuff, but things just don't seem to fit together, take the time to go through it.
It consists of five video lessons that will teach you:
- determine which style a particular item of clothing belongs to;
- choose a style that suits your character and mood;
- emphasize your strengths and hide your weaknesses;
- create bright and fashionable sets.
The course is interesting, educational and, most importantly, free. To pass it, you need to register.
did not you find what you were looking for? Take a look at our selection of courses to improve your image.
MIT Courses
https://ocw.mit.edu/ - free courses from MIT. MIT has launched OpenCourseWare (OCW), a platform that houses all of the institute's course materials. Users have access to video and audio lectures, textbooks and presentations. Materials can be viewed online or downloaded to your PC. Registration on the site is not required. The website contains courses in 34 areas. Courses are presented in English.
Best Self Development Blogs
Not only websites and educational platforms can give you tons of upgrades in different skills. There are also worthy blogs by visiting which you can actively develop.
Blog of Vasily Blinov
Iklife.ru is by far the best and most visited blog in the field of remote earnings in Runet. There is a Knowledge Base in which you will find courses on switching to remote work, creating a website, copywriting and working with affiliate programs.
The information on the blog concerns all areas of a person’s life, from personal to professional development and earning money.
Blog of Vladislav Chelpachenko
Chelpachenko.ru is a blog about self-improvement, in which development is divided into two areas:
- promotion of information business;
- personal growth.
It also provides practical courses on making money on the Internet.
Daniil Tkachenko's blog
Dnevnik-znaniy.ru is a blog for creating a better version of yourself. All materials are aimed at the psychological, physical and professional development of a person.
Vse10 (in Russian)
https://vse10.ru/ is an online simulator that allows you to learn how to touch-type text on a keyboard using all 10 fingers for free. Unlike software analogues, which must be installed on a computer, this resource allows you to complete all exercises in a browser window. The site keeps your statistics, as well as a rating of the performance of users, many of whom type at incredible speed.
Financial management
In today's world, being able to manage money effectively is as important as being able to write and read. If economics is a dark forest for you, pay attention to the following programs.
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“Financial literacy+” from the Finarium school
The Financial Literacy+ course is for those who want to get their finances in order and take the first step towards economic freedom. It is divided into 8 video lessons with a total duration of 25 hours, each of which ends with homework. As a bonus, you will receive more than 10 effective tools for maintaining financial records and planning expenses.
You will learn:
- how to keep track of expenses and income;
- how to quickly close loans and get rid of debts;
- how to form your first savings;
- how to start investing.
The course costs 5,000 rubles. To pass it, basic skills in working with Microsoft Excel are required. You can get them right away if you take a free short intensive course in Excel and Finance.
“Investments.Start” from the school “Red Compass”
Investments.Start is a competent, well-structured course on investing, designed for beginners. Since 2021, the Red Compass training platform has been collaborating with the Moscow Exchange School, so their training products meet the highest standards.
During the training you will learn:
- how to analyze market conditions and choose the best offers from brokerage companies;
- how to use financial instruments presented on exchanges;
- how to create your own investment portfolio;
- how to keep records of investments;
- how to protect your money from attacks by scammers.
Benefits and bonuses:
- Lifetime access to all materials.
- Online consultations where you can ask any questions.
- Additional materials for self-study.
- Exercises and tests to consolidate knowledge in practice.
The course lasts 3 weeks and consists of 5 video lessons of 1.5 hours each. The basic tariff costs 1,250 rubles. There are also tariffs with additional options for 2,500 and 5,000 rubles. The introductory webinar is free.
“Anti-crisis first aid kit: video lessons and instructions” from the Center for Financial Culture
Anti-crisis first aid kit: video tutorials and instructions will help you always stay afloat, no matter what the financial situation in the world. You will learn how to repay loans more profitably and how to optimize your expenses, you will be able to independently calculate the cost of a mortgage, and you will receive a set of checklists and financial instructions.
The course is free. To access it, you need to register on the Center's website.
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Lingualeo (in Russian)
https://lingualeo.ru/ is a website that helps you learn English. The LinguaLeo learning methodology is based on the “smart” learning of live content from native speakers using gamification (gamification). Training is based on sequential completion of a series of tasks, followed by rewards. Move towards your goal, complete tasks, and the lion cub will tell you how to proceed. You must register for classes.
Health
Health is a key area of life. Pay special attention to it.
Basic health course by Vitaly Sobolevsky
Vitaly Sobolevsky is a naturopathic doctor with 18 years of experience. His Basic course was created for those who want to improve their health using gentle and natural methods - without strict diets, chemical additives and exhausting physical activity.
It is aimed at:
- cleansing the body of toxins;
- developing healthy habits;
- weight normalization;
- joint restoration;
- transition to physiological nutrition;
- selection of suitable physical exercises.
After completing 7 video lessons, you will receive not only theoretical knowledge, but also an algorithm for implementing it into your life. The course costs 5,900 rubles.
“Secrets of Healthy Eating.” on Udemy
Secrets of Healthy Eating. is a course on nutrition or, in simple words, on creating a balanced diet. It was developed by two nutritionists practicing in the USA. After completing it, you will be able not only to choose the ideal diet for yourself, but also to provide the services of a nutrition consultant.
In a programme:
- how to make friends with sugar;
- Why do people need fats?
- what are the main benefits of proteins;
- who is vegetarianism suitable for?
- food as medicine;
- what modern nutrition trends should be followed;
- How to form a complete balanced diet.
The course consists of 12 lectures, to which you will receive lifetime access after payment. It costs $25. Upon completion, a certificate is issued.
Webinar “How to breathe correctly” from the center “Conscious Breathing”
Breathing is one of the most important functions of the body. But most people are not even aware that they are breathing incorrectly. At the webinar How to Breathe Correctly, psychologist and respiratory therapist Lyubov Bogdanova will teach you the basics of healthy breathing.
On the course you:
- learn what parameters make up proper breathing;
- analyze your breath;
- begin to eradicate bad breathing habits;
- master special techniques and exercises.
You can access the webinar for free by registering on the website.
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Reviews and comments
Naturally, it is impossible to describe absolutely all Internet resources dedicated to online education. On the one hand, there are a lot of resources and every year there are even more of them, on the other hand, truly high-quality resources can be counted on one hand. If you have links to share, please leave them in the comments below.
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Useful services for self-development and self-education
Some people like to read books on self-development, others like to watch websites and take online training. But the main thing is to develop, and in what ways, you decide for yourself.
Vikium
Wikium.ru is an online platform for improving memory, attention and thinking. Operating since 2013. The development program is compiled individually based on the test results and includes:
- exercise equipment,
- tests,
- competitions,
- warm-ups,
- workout,
- courses.
There are paid and free training programs here. On our blog you can read about a detailed review of Vikium.
Strength of will
Silavoli24.ru is an educational online project, the authors of which are world champion in rhythmic gymnastics Laysan Utyasheva and showman, founder of the stand-up genre Pavel Volya. The project includes:
- theoretical and practical courses on caring for your body;
- video lessons and practical tasks on brain development;
- support for authors during training;
- certificate after completing the course;
- free and paid classes in Russian.
Our blog provides a detailed overview of the “Willpower” project.
Netology
Netology.ru is a site for retraining and advanced training in 15 or more professions. It provides articles and courses on design, business, marketing, SEO and social media promotion. Every week the platform is updated with free webinars and practical sessions with experts.
Udemy
Udemy.com is an online platform for development through various courses. Training takes place on the following topics:
- development,
- business,
- IT and software,
- design,
- marketing,
- personal growth,
- photo,
- music.
BrainApps
Brainapps.ru is a site with effective simulators for the development of cognitive processes of the brain. It is different:
- individual program;
- eye-pleasing interface;
- work on all devices;
- rapid development result;
- effective games;
- techniques are taken from clinical practice.
There is a detailed article with a review of BrainApps on our blog.
Brian Tracy Academy
Tracyacademy.com is an online project for developing personal success. The Academy provides the following services:
- training in the format of large seminars for up to 1,500 people simultaneously;
- teaching programs: sales, leadership and management, business development, personal success and efficiency;
- Upon completion of training, an international certificate is issued.
Coursera
Coursera.org is a site for personal growth and success. It provides the following services:
- skills in business analytics, graphic design;
- training in IT, AI, cloud engineering;
- certificate from a leading university in the field of business and computer technology;
- development of self-discipline;
- online training at a convenient time;
- free courses and higher education.
Universarium
Universarium.org is a distance preparatory faculty for IT specialties. It was developed together with leading technical universities of the Russian Federation. It is distinguished by an open system of electronic education; programs are developed based on the experience of successful companies and business trainers.
Khan Academy
Ru.khanacademy.org – Khan Academy is designed for students to provide a world class education to everyone. What makes this site stand out:
- each student has his own approach, work at his own pace and according to his own program;
- expert lessons in science, mathematics, history and other subjects;
- Helping teachers fill student knowledge gaps.
Eduson
Eduson.tv is a website designed to train company employees to be more effective at work. It provides 3 training formats:
- training for the sales department;
- training takes place in virtual reality;
- A library of courses is provided.
After registration, training is free for 14 days.
WikiHow
Ru.wikihow.com is a self-improvement site that is constantly updated with new educational articles. All topics for life are discussed here so that a person can find everything that interests him. The site was made by many people, they created detailed instructions on various topics.
Lingualeo
Lingualeo.com is a service for learning English. It provides the following services:
- interesting language courses;
- training in games with a lion;
- various materials;
- training, competitions;
- classes from any device.
The site teaches grammar, expands vocabulary, and improves reading and listening skills.
CogniFit
Cognifit.com is a site where neuropsychological tests and programs for stimulating cognitive functions are collected. There are cognitive testing and training programs for adults and children. The cost of the program for a month is $19.99.
4brain
4brain.ru is a website for teaching professional skills. Programs, courses and books are aimed at efficiency and active self-development.
BrainExer
Ru.brainexer.com is a site where exercises for brain development are collected. Here you can develop memory, concentration, attention, and calculations. The program is structured in such a way that you can pass different tests, the levels of development become more complicated.
Memrise
Memrise.com is an educational site where the main focus is language learning. In addition, training is carried out according to the following programs:
- mathematics, exact sciences;
- natural science;
- history and geography;
- art and literature;
- memory training;
- professions, career;
- tests.
Ratatype
Ratatype.ru is a site for teaching fast typing. Here, touch typing is taught using a keyboard simulator. There is also a typing speed test and a certificate is issued upon completion of the training.
Intuit
Intuit.ru is a free website for distance learning with advanced training and professional retraining programs. This National Open University also contains courses, video courses, and participant certificates. Materials from the Intel Academy and Microsoft Academy are used here.
Lectorium
Lektorium.tv/medialibrary – training on this site takes place using three types of material: conferences, lecture courses, lectures. Here you can select the subject you want to study in alphabetical order. Convenient interface and filters where you can quickly find the necessary material.
Uniweb
Uniweb.ru is a site with a huge selection of materials and a knowledge fair. Provides more than 40,000 courses on modern professions. It features online and blended learning formats.
HTML Academy
Htmlacademy.ru – they mainly teach web development in the format of online courses, where both beginners and experienced users can improve their knowledge and skills in the field of front-end.
Theory and practice
Theoryandpractice.ru is a Russian-language website with interesting articles, which constantly updates information on educational programs in Moscow and St. Petersburg. There are also many topics for self-development, theoretical and practical assignments, tests, and courses for team development.
Stepik
Stepik.org is an education platform that contains courses in programming and mathematics. There are free and paid educational programs, language learning, preparation courses for the Unified State Exam, modern literacy programs, starting with justification for the use of antibiotics, ending with traffic rules 2021.
Where to start self-development: 6 tips from a coach and psychologist
Advice 1. With feeling, with sense, with arrangement.
Approach everything wisely: do not engage in self-development for the sake of self-development. Clearly define your goals using our recommendations.
To decide on the area that needs to be “pumped up” first, do a simple exercise. Take a piece of paper and divide it into two parts: on the left, write down everything you want to change in your life, and on the right, what you want to leave.
Analyze the results and focus on correcting what you are not happy with.
Tip 2. Prioritize your goals so that your energy isn’t wasted on worry called “I can’t keep up.”
If you decide one day to start jogging in the morning, read 100 pages and take 2 lessons of a financial literacy course, you may soon end up with emotional burnout and apathy. In order not to push yourself and give up on self-development after a week, prioritize the areas and upgrade them one by one.
Tip 3. While working, don’t dream about the weekend, and when you’re relaxing, forget about work.
“What kind of vacation with my schedule?” If you've ever said these words, if you don't remember when the real day off was, this advice is especially for you.
It is important that time for recovery and rest is included in the budget for the task, and not allocated according to the principle “if I have time.” Put meeting friends, walking outdoors, doing yoga, or watching a movie on your to-do list.
The main rule of quality rest: do not chase thoughts and do not burden yourself with guilt for the “lost” time. To truly benefit from relaxation, rest both your body and your head.
Tip 4. A car won’t run without gasoline.
Scientists estimate that people with insufficient sleep lose about 11 days a year due to lack of productivity. Their ability to learn and remember information, think creatively and concentrate is reduced by about 40%. Are your nightly exploits worth it for your next project?
Tip 5. “I’m doing great today because...”
Often we focus not on what we succeeded today, but on what we failed. Focusing on the negative reduces motivation, so celebrating even the smallest achievements is very important.
Coach and psychologist Maria Mitina shared a useful life hack: set a daily evening reminder in your phone: “I did well today, because...” As soon as you see the reminder, immediately write down on a piece of paper or say at least 10 of your “becauses,” praise yourself, and your motivation will always be on top.
Tip 6. Goodbye comfort zone!
Self-development is always going beyond the boundaries of normal life. No matter how scary it may be to leave your comfort zone, there are many opportunities outside of it.
Try doing something completely unusual for you once a week or month: visit a foreign language conversation club, sign up for vocal lessons, take an investment course, or even skydive. These actions will bring you unforgettable sensations and a charge of energy and motivation for further self-development.
Talent Development Courses
Finally, let's look at a few courses for the soul. They will help you reveal hitherto unknown facets of your personality, show your talents and fill your life with inspiration.
“Online acting course for beginners” from the school “Easy People”
The author of the Online Acting Course is Russian director and choreographer Tatyana Weinstein. During her 30-day marathon, you will learn the basics of acting using the world-famous Stanislavsky system. Every day you will receive small tasks that will take no more than 15–20 minutes to complete.
Advantages:
- The first three days are free.
- The marathon takes place on the Telegram and VK platforms.
- Opportunity to continue training at the next stages.
The course will help you get to know the acting profession better, learn a lot about yourself, and expand the range of your behavior. You can master it on your own for 990 rubles, with a mentor – for 4,900 rubles.
“Improvisation in life” from Pavel Volya and Stanislav Sheminov
Improvisation in life is an online course created by popular comedian Pavel Volya and creative producer Stanislav Sheminov. With its help you can become more “alive”, interesting, unpredictable, learn to express yourself, and also significantly improve your communication skills.
During the training you will:
- work on your reaction speed;
- learn to give the best response to an incoming stimulus;
- break patterns and act contrary to other people's expectations;
- learn to express your emotions freely and beautifully;
- learn to capture and hold someone else's attention.
The course lasts 1.5 months, during which you will have to take daily lessons and perform exercises. In the long term, exercises should become a part of your life and help you continuously improve your improvisation skills. It costs 12,000 rubles.
"Sense of humor. How to learn to joke?” on 4brain
Course Sense of Humor. How to learn to joke? will teach you to make witty jokes and become the life of any company. If you are tired of feeling like a bore and a bore, then this is definitely for you.
In 6 lessons you will learn:
- what is positive thinking;
- what types of humor are there and how to develop them;
- how to become witty;
- what you can and cannot joke about.
At the end of the course you will have an exam. The basic version can be completed for free without registration; for additional options you will have to pay from 2,990 to 29,990 rubles.
Be sure to check out our selection of talent development courses.
2.Maria Olendar and her blogging school “Wow! Blog Project".
After the Purpose course, I realized that I wanted to write. I still didn’t know what and why, but by the New Year 2021 I had my own domain and hosting :) I could have spent years building a blog on my own and mastering WordPress - but I went to study with Masha, who had already spent several years studying this topics and passed on her knowledge to me in a digestible and structured form, sorting everything out in 2 months. In addition to knowledge, I received saving of my time - and an acceleration of the growth rate (2 months instead of several years). Masha is not only a pro in blogging (more about her and her projects in our interview), but also the kindest person: she treats students and the course with all her heart, puts all her effort into it, constantly supplements materials, answers all questions and helps overcome difficulties.
After I made a blog and launched it, it remained idle for several months: I needed to learn to write regularly, talk about it and find like-minded people. And then I was lucky again - just at that moment Masha was launching a course for bloggers “Rock up your blog.” It really helped me get comfortable with blogging and finally feel like I belong here, overcome fears and finally start enjoying regular blogging :) Now I can say with confidence that this course was very important for me - I not only abandoned the blog, but nurtured and expanded it: within a year after the course, dozens of articles, new sections and projects appeared on the blog, and the number of readers increased 10 times.
Maria Olendar's blogging courses are now running on an ongoing basis - and if this topic is close to you, I wholeheartedly advise you to go to Masha's school and learn all the intricacies of blogging.
And with the dreamwomen coupon, you readers of my blog receive a 10% discount on blogging courses and author projects from Maria Olendar.
Link to Maria Olendar’s blogging course “Soul Workshop”.
TOP 3 books for self-development
Reading is not only a pleasant pastime, but also a powerful tool for self-development. Many of the world's most successful people read every day: for example, Bill Gates reads about 50 books a year, which equates to 1 book a week.
Reading improves concentration, trains memory and develops critical thinking. Books for self-development are a distillation of expert experience on a narrow topic, a conversation with a professional.
TOP 3 self-development books to start with:
“Number 1. How to become the best at what you do”, Igor Mann
Do you set ambitious goals for self-development, but don’t know how to achieve them? Do you often quit halfway through?
In Igor Mann's book you will learn about skills important for development and achieving goals: the ability to negotiate, hear and listen, delegation and time management. After reading and filling out special tables, you will identify your strengths and weaknesses, understand your priorities and build a step-by-step plan for creating a personal brand.
5 interesting points from the content:
- SMART goal model
- SWOT analysis of yourself
- Writing ability
- Mind mapping
- Self-marketing
“Money or the ABC of Money”, Bodo Schaefer
Don't understand where your salary goes? Do you want to travel and please your loved ones, having a “safety cushion” in your account? Through the story of 12-year-old girl Kira, you will learn about the basics of financial literacy and get practical tips on managing money.
5 interesting points from the content:
- Principles of Wealth.
- We spend profitably.
- Debts. What did my parents do wrong?
- Investments are simple.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
"The Happiness Project" by Greatchen Ruben
You will get acquainted with the story of the author of the book, her methods of achieving goals, and also learn how to use time more effectively, get rid of anxiety and self-flagellation.
5 interesting points from the content:
- Increased energy levels.
- The First Great Truth.
- A proper fight.
- Moderate transcribing.
- "Small Way".
Catch 6 more useful books on self-development, recommended by personal growth coaches Maria Mitina and Maria Rozhenko:
1.Anastasia Kravchenko and her blog “Happiness is within you”
helped me once again realize that yes, my happiness is in my hands, and get out of postpartum depression. When I went on maternity leave, my usual world collapsed - for a long time I could not find myself in a new role, I was tormented by the question “Who am I, other than “mother” and “wife”? As a result, I came to reassess values and think about the meaning of life, and just then Nastya was launching a special Marathon to find her Destination. For me it was a challenge and at the same time a personal breakthrough - for the first time in many years I asked myself the questions “What do I want?”, “What do I like?”, “What do I like to do?”, “What would I like to try?” instead of “What is the right thing to do?”, “What should I do?”, “How to be ideal and good?” . At this marathon, I dug up my childhood hobbies, hidden desires, forgotten abilities - and got closer to my Destination.
I am still very grateful to Nastya for that Marathon - now it has been transformed into a Workbook , which I highly recommend to everyone who is interested in the topic of Purpose and finding oneself.
Now Nastya helps me find my Purpose through Vedic astrology and human design - her consultations helped me a lot in choosing a niche for activity. Even now, I periodically turn to Nastya when I dive into wild crises or cannot decide what choice to make in a given situation.
I recommend subscribing to Nastine’s Instagram - you will find many useful posts there: about planning in unison with the Universe, and about Purpose, and about how to understand yourself and accept any condition.
Links to Anastasia Kravchenko's projects:
Astrological consultations - details and registration (using code dreamwomen - 10% discount).
Marathon “Find yourself without searching” (my 10% discount is also valid for the Marathon - using the code dreamwomen).
Step-by-step workbook “On the path of your destiny”
Nastya’s website “Happiness is within you” https://www.happinesswithinyou.com
You can also read Nastya on Instagram and quickly contact her with any questions via Direct.
6. Ksenia Raudsep and her blog of the same name Raudsep.ru
Every time I leave Ksyusha touched and with tears in my eyes, and then I think about her words for months. This man knows how to write! To dissect your feelings with a word like a sharp scalpel, touching the reader’s heartstrings... It’s about fears, and about children, and about vocation, and about attitudes. And also about kindness and sincerity, the ability to hear yourself and be honest with your inner self.
Ksyusha is also an aspiring photographer, an organizer of good deeds and simply a caring person who is trying to make the world around her better not with words, but with deeds. Free of charge. An amazing girl and a real find for me.
Link to Ksenia's blog
www.raudsep.ru
Ulyana Kucherenko and her photo blog @_my_dreams
Do you like photography? I am very! 25 photos of one object on my phone in search of a good angle is a common thing :) All these photos used to lie idle on Google Drive, now they are participants in photo projects of the wonderful Ulyana Kucherenko.
For the second year now, Ulyana has been leading the cool project “Photo Hunt” - at the beginning of each month, a task for a photo hunt appears on the blog (what to photograph, where and how), and at the end the best works of the participants are published. In addition, Ulyana generously shares her experience - publishes photo tips and sheds light on terms that are difficult for me. Well, and, of course, it offers professional photography services to those interested - from a photo shoot (in Krakow), subject photography to design for your blog/website.
You can view the list of Ulyana’s photography services here.
And also Ulyana’s blog is simply beautiful :) A pleasure for the eyes and relaxation for aesthetes...
