10 Awesome Self-Development Blogs You Should Be Reading and Following
Posted by Ben Lumley on Jan 29, 2010 in Dealing with Problems, Productivity, Think Differently | 37 comments
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The internet’s a wonderful place. Full of stunning content on every single subject you can possibly imagine.
When I used to blog about self-development a few years ago, I made sure that I read as much on the subject as I possibly could. I hung off the every word of all of the well known sites and blogs out there.
This time round though I found my self in a different place, reading different content from different people. Maybe it’s because I’m a different person, I’m not sure; but what I do know is that in the last few months I’ve found some truly amazing writers who run some awesome sites.
The list below is what I’ve called 10 Awesome Self-Development Blogs You Should Be Reading and Following. I’ve used the term Self-Development because it fits easily for me but I know that won’t suit everyone. Many of the blogs listed below aren’t even Self-Development in focus, they’re Lifestyle Design blogs, or Personal Development blogs, or Self-Improvement blogs and Meaningful Wisdom blogs.
So really the title of this post should be 10 Awesome Self-Development, Lifestyle Design, Personal Development, Self-Improvement and Meaningful Wisdom Blogs You Should Be Reading and Following but somehow I don’t think it would be a snappy title. Am I a bad person?
So here’s the list of 10 Awesome Blogs. Some are new, having been only running for a few weeks where as others are very well established but I haven’t picked them for the number of subscribers they have or how many posts they’ve written. I’ve included them because they’re awesome and the make you think, which is what any good blog in this particular area of interest should do. So in no particular order….
Insanely Serene is a on going dialogue of Linda who’s is an mission to achieve peace of mind. With an engaging writing style, Linda tackles some thought provoking and challenging topics including Personal Responsibility and Serenity.
My favourite post: Thoughts for 2010: Is It More Important to Do What You Love or to Love What You Do?
Ian is new on the blogging block but has gotten of to a great start with articles that are easy to ready while getting straight to the point.
My favourite post: It’s Not The Winning, It’s The Taking Part That Counts
I love the idea that you can create the life you want. Free Pursuits is an excellent place to go to if you want escape the 9-5, work for 40 years and then retire lifestyle that so many of us get caught up in. A great read time and time again.
My favourite post: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Alive
4. Il Cantone
Il Cantone cleverly combines Personal Development and Economic Health Care to produce an amazing blog. Not only are there great posts here written by David but there are also 2 and 3 part series that will keep you coming back for more.
My favourite post: How To Build Trust In 5 Words
Lifestyle Design For You is one of the blogs that you always look out for and who’s (main) author puts up everywhere in other people’s comment sections. The site recently expanded and took on a collection of regular guest writers which will in no doubt widen the reach of this great blog.
My favourite post: The Three “F” Words You Must Know To Succeed
Reach Our Dreams is written by Life Coach Jen Smith, who wants to help everyone reach their dreams. Not only is Jen a really good writer but she’s also a genuinely lovely person, always will to take the time respond to comments and tweets.
My favourite post: The F**k-It (Let’s do it) List!
I very randomly stumbled upon The Daily Mind just before Christmas and instantly fell in love with everything about it. The Daily Mind uses eastern wisdom to make the daily grind more meaningful. A great way to keep you centred.
My favourite post: How to Become a Better Husband, Boyfriend or Life Partner
I’ve already talk a little about The Wake Up Cloud and Henri Junttila on 6aliens.com before. His awesome series on The Law of Attraction for Conscious People is available as a download here. Henri writes in a straight-up fashion, conveying just what you need to know, just enough but with no fluff.
My favourite post: How to Meditate: A Guide for Beginners
Christine from A Different Kind of Work is definitely someone you should be checking out if you want to make your work life more meaningful. As a life coach, Christine regularly shares useful insights in to how we can all develop a more meaningful work life and how it can impact our lives in general. Just like Jen from Reach Our Dreams, Christine is one of the world’s truly nice people.
My favourite post: 3 lessons on work and life from walking 10 miles in the snow
10. Adventures of a Barefoot Geek
Adventures of a Barefoot Geek was the site that started me off on this path 2 months ago. Surfing the interweb highway one night I came across a post by David that then and there ignited a writing fire in me. Within 24hrs I had my site up and running and was eager posting content ready for launching upon the world. Adventure of a Barefoot Geek is a place for all of your simplicity and peace of mind needs. Excellent reading!
My favourite post: How To Hack Life: A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking Down (and Solving) Life’s Problems
So…
What sites do you digg and regularly draw inspiration from?
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You blatantly only included me in this list to get me to comment! And it worked!
Cheers for the mention, Ben. I appreciate it.
A couple of other blogs here that I haven't discovered and will check out, but my favourite is definitely Wake Up Cloud. Henri is an awesome guy and conveys much of my own thoughts.
Ian, I'd never do anything of the sort
but seeing as your here 
Serious dude – your site might be young but its a great place to go and spend some time.
Ben,
you always have something new to offer. I've never heard of many of these blogs. Thanks for sharing, I'm off to check them out.
Matthew,
They're all awesome and if you get the time today or over the weekend you should definitely check them out.
Thanks for another honorable mention at the 6aliens blog!
I'm glad to hear you like my stuff. I'm going to head in a slightly new direction with my blog, or I shouldn't say new, just more focused.
Keep on rocken!
Hey Henri
Yeah saw your post yesterday about the refocus. I still think you've got loads to offer with your refocused content – so left you on the list! Wakeupcloud is definitely worth a mention.
I don't know a thing about this blog, but the title and sub copy have me sold. Geeky self-development? Nelia, you've found a home away from home.
And brilliant list, by the way. I look forward to tuning in. Many thanks!
Thanks so much for the mention Ben and great to be amongst such great company! A couple I haven't checked out yet, so I will rectify that now!
Thanks for your support
Nice blogs! I had only heard of Henri's so looks like I have nine new blogs to check out.
Aww, bless you!
Absolutely Wake Up Cloud is worth the mention! It is right up there with Viper Chill/PluginID, Lifebeat and the 4HWW blog in the “Feeds Eagerly Anticipated by Ian” category.
Can't forget those 6 aliens too though. [insert "probe" innuendo here]
Well Ben, it looks as though I have a whole new list of blogs I get to visit now. Thanks! I know of one or maybe even two and will definitely check them out. This is kinda like what I'm doing monthly but with a top ten list.
Re-Tweeting now, man!
Cheers!
Hey Nelia
Great to see you here. Glad you liked you list.
Just had a sneak peak at your site – wow looks great. Definitely need to spend some time over at your place learning from you
Jen
It was a absolute pleasure to include you on this list and very well deserved
Hey Tom
Yeah go check them out there's some really great content out there from these people. I get loads of inspiration from all of them
I'm not going to insert a probe anywhere….
Hey Dude
Thanks for the RT – enjoy finding out loads of cool stuff about these bloggers.
Finally got your RSS feed yesterday (a mistake on my part), was wondering why I had got updates from your site
Well, Ben, this is like a mega Follow Friday surprise! I am delighted to be included on your list and to be in such amazing company! Thank you SO much.
I couldn't not include you Christine!
Ben, a great list for my stock of resources. Thanks for sharing.
hey Paul – glad you like it. Some top bloggers here
Many of these bloggers will become really big if they keep doing what they are doing now. The trick is to not give up and keep on posting great content!
You're right Diggy – there are some really cool bloggers and blogs here that have the potential to exploded on the scene soon.
Ben,
Thank you so much for this mention! I have been enjoying blogging so much, and getting to know you through our interactions. What a rich world we're in, whether you call it self-help or self-development or “internal discovery” (per my 14-year-old friend)! Look forward to “meeting” the other bloggers you mention here.
Take care,
Linda
Linda, I think you're doing a great job! I hope everyone reading this jumps on to your site and sees that for themselves
brilliant post and another great list, off to visit them now
Enjoy buddy
great list added one extra to mine. thanks
Oh cool – which one?
A good one to check out – which isn't on the list (came in 11th) is Steveyoungs.com
You've discovered some gems here, Ben and I will be visiting those that I haven't been to before.
Great job letting us know about blogs that made you think.
Karen
Hope you get something out of visiting them Karen
Thanks for dropping by
There are aliens to do that. Oh. Wait a sec. 6 aliens…aliens…probes…UH..see you later…I just remembered, I gotta be somewhere… cya.
Ray
Tom,
I am in the same boat as you and will have to check out those other nine and really check out more of Henri's blog.
I think the key thing that sets probably all these self-development blogs apart is their background and how they got from point A to point B.
It's good to know there are some very good personal development blogs out there. Of the ten list you have shared, I'm familiar with only three. Thanks for this list. In my pursuit for growth I want to learn from people who have gained a lot of wisdom in life.
Hey Walter
Great to hear that you're going to go and check out some great blog to help you grow. I tried to pick some new blogs as well as some up and coming sites.
I think that the key to awesome (that is, the key to becoming self aware, and empowered and amazing) lays within many truths.
Great content on here, and an enjoyable read!
Thanks!
Glad you’re here