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- Empathy: Is Empathy Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who find it easy to empathise with others, there others who are not in the same position. What this shows is that although everyone is a human being, it doesn’t mean that they operate in the same way. Still, it could be said that this is not the only difference, ...
Views: 1550 - Teaching: Do Some People Become Teachers In Order To Feel Superior To Others? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that everyone on this planet is a teacher on one hand and student on the other. Based on this, it is a two way process, and if one doesn’t have this outlook, they are likely to be out of balance. In this case, one could believe that other people are here to learn from them ...
Views: 1532 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Give Unsolicited Advice? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to learn about something, they could read a book or search the internet. Along with this, they could also end up signing up for some kind of course online or in the real world. It could be said that this is something that will all depend on what it is that they want to learn ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Coaching: Can Someone Use Social Media To Connect With Coaching Clients? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNot only has the internet changed how people communicate with their friends and family, it has also changed how they connect with their clients. In the past, someone may have promoted their business through advertising in a paper and/or a magazine, by giving out business cards and even attending ...
Views: 1565 - Relationships: Is Someone A Victim If They Always End Up In Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people end up in relationships that have a positive effect on their life, there are others that don’t. And while this can mean that they are used to being with people who are not a good match, this could be an understatement. Instead, they could find that they end up with people ...
Views: 1349 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Pull At People's Heart Strings In Order To Control Them? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that someone should never make a decision when they are angry, and that they should never make a promise when they are happy. What this comes down to is when one is in a highly changed emotional state; it will be a challenge for them to think clearly. However, when one is ...
Views: 1337 - Coaching: How Can Someone Start A Blog For A Coaching Business? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are number of ways for someone to promote themselves in today’s world, and one way they can do this is through having their own blog. This will also make it easier for other people to get a deeper understanding of what they have to offer. If someone doesn’t have their own blog, they ...
Views: 2070 - Sense Of Self: Are People Easier To Control When They Don't Have A Strong Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had a hole in their drive that they wanted to fill, they could end up making a load of concrete. Through doing this, there would be no gaps and the hole would completely disappear. The alternative would be for one to find a few bricks and to try to fill the hole in that way. And while ...
Views: 1396 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Blame Others When Their Relationships Come To An End? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a relationship, there is the chance that it will last until their life comes to an end (or until their partner passes on). There is also the chance that it won’t last this long, and this is due to a number of different factors. For one thing, people move around more than ...
Views: 1506 - Depression: Can Living In An Oppressive Environment Cause Someone To Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have lived in the same environment for their whole life, there are others who have moved around. When one has moved around, they might not have stayed in the same place for very long. This could be a sign that one has a job that requires them to move around, ...
Views: 2348 - Relationships: Why Do Some People End Up Feeling Needy When They Get In Touch With Their Needs? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough having needs is part of being human, it doesn’t mean that everyone is in touch with them. There will be some people who are in touch with their needs, and there will be others who are not. Another Experience However, even if one is in touch with their needs, it doesn’t mean that ...
Views: 1619 - Your Story: Is Your Need To Be Loyal Causing You To Create Someone Else's Life? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one does a lot of reading, they may find that they read a lot about other people’s lives. This could be because they like to find out about how other people experience life, and it could also be a sign that they like to get away from their own life. There is then the chance that they are ...
Views: 1232 - Free Speech: Why Do Some People Try To Stop Others From Expressing Their Views? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the people that one is closest to, they are likely to find that they have similar views. They may disagree about certain things from time to time, but in general they will be on the same page, so to speak. Whereas if one was to think about the people they that they are not ...
Views: 1820 - Social Media: Does Social Media Discourage Free Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, they can either send a ‘friend’ a message or they can share something on their wall. And as to what approach they take can all depend on what they want to talk about. For example, if one has something personal to talk about, they may decide to send a private ...
Views: 1707 - Relationships: Is Someone Only Friends With You Because They Are Attracted To You? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is where one will meet someone who they will become friends with, and on the other hand, there is reason why they will become friends with them. And when it comes to where they can meet someone, this is not going to be limited to one place. There will be the more ...
Views: 1412 - Relationships: Why Do Some People's Relationships Come To An End When They Start To Work On Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one’s life can be an expression of their true-self, and on the other hand, it can be an expression of their false-self. When it is an expression of the former, they are going to spend time with people who know they are. As a result of this, it will be possible for them to ...
Views: 1877 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Objectify Animals? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the things that people generally do when they have a social media account (or a number of them), is to share pictures of themselves. This can be something that takes place when one wants to update their profile picture, or it could take place more often. If one only takes pictures of ...
Views: 1776 - Social Media: Does Social Media Make It Easier For People To Become Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to say to another person that celebrities receive a lot of exposure in today’s world, they are likely to agree with them. There is also the chance that one could say this and someone else might not be aware of this. In this case, it could be a sign that they don’t read the paper ...
Views: 1358 - Relationships: Why Do Friendships Come To An End? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about a close friend, it could be someone they have known for a number of months or it may be a number of years. Yet regardless of how long they have known each other for, they will have a strong connection. And through having this bond, their life is going to be a lot ...
Views: 1485 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Label Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, it gives them the chance to express themselves in a number of ways. As a result of this, it can be somewhere where they share things from time to time and stay up to date with people, or it can be so much more. In this case, it could be a small part of one’s life ...
Views: 1659 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Cause People To Have A False View Of The World? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to talk about the world, there is a strong chance that the mainstream media will have played a part in what they have to say. And this could be a time where one will talk about what is currently taking place in their own country, as well as what it is like in other countries. The ...
Views: 1256 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Control People By Making Them Feel Guilty? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf was to come across two people, and they were to ask them how they find about what is taking place in the world, they might end up receiving two answers. On one hand, one of them could say that they read a paper and/or watch the news, and on the other hand, the other could say that they pay ...
Views: 1141 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Taking Action? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the need to achieve something, there are a number of different approaches that they can take. And what they do can all depend whether they like to think and then act, or whether they like to act and then think later. When one prefers to think before they act, it might take them a ...
Views: 1299 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Always Critical Of Men/Women? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could be critical of both men and women, they could also be in position where they have the tendency to criticise the opposite sex. And so if they do criticise the same sex, it could be something that rarely takes place. This could mean that they will have moments where they ...
Views: 1453 - Emotional State: Can Looking Good Allow Someone To Feel Good? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to change how they feel, they could end up focusing on their appearance. There are a number of reasons as to why they would do this, and one reason is because of the society they live in. In today’s world, a lot of attention is placed on the external, and as a result of this, ...
Views: 1417 - Critical: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Be Critical Of Others? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on their life, they may find that they have come across at least two types of people. One on hand, this could relate to people who are supportive, and on the other hand, it could relate to people who are not. When one thinks about the former, they could think about a ...
Views: 1468 - Social Media: Can Social Media Make It Harder For Someone To Handle The Real World? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though life is not perfect, that doesn’t mean that one can’t create the perfect life online. Along with this, they can also make it so that their experience online is also perfect, and as a result of this, it can make it harder for them to face the real world. Time Now, this is not ...
Views: 1294 - Depression: Can Toxic Shame Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can feel down from time to time, they can also feel this way on a regular basis. When this is the case, it is going to be a challenge for them to appreciate life, and it may even be a challenge for them to get out of bed in the morning. Another Experience Now, when one feels ...
Views: 1597 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Shameless Behaviour? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that there is a difference between what people will share online and what they will share offline. On one side, this can mean that one may only share certain things when they are online, and on the other side, this can mean that they will share practically ...
Views: 1313 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Find That Other People Are Never There When They Need Them? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one needed something, they may find that there is someone who they can call on to be there for them. In fact, there could be a number of people who would be only too happy to support them. And the reason they have this outlook is going to be because these people have been there for them ...
Views: 1543 - Relationships: Is Being Responsive Important? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to form new relationships with others, they could pay attention to their appearance and then look into what they can do to improve it. Along with this, one could also look into what else they could do to improve themselves. And once they have done this, they could end up ...
Views: 1502 - Anger: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked about how people can suffer mentally and emotionally, they could end up talking about depression. This could be because they have suffered from it themselves, or it could be something that one of their friends has experienced. However, there is also the chance that they ...
Views: 1609 - Social Media: Can Someone Use Social Media To Stay Up To Date With Their Friends? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to find out about what their friends have been doing, there is a strong chance that they will use social media. The primary reason for this is that it is likely to be the easiest option. And when one goes online, they might only need to scroll down their news feed to get an ...
Views: 1442 - Relationships: Can Being Emotionally Disconnected Stop Someone From Having The Need To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience deeper connections with others, there are others who don’t. This means that the interactions that they do have with others will generally be surface level. One way of looking at this would be to say that they will be on the side of a swimming pool; ...
Views: 1643 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Attract People Who Are Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough relationships are based on give and take, it doesn’t mean that this is something always takes place. Instead, one can be in a position where the majority of their relationships are out of balance. As a result of this, one can find that they give far more than they receive, and this ...
Views: 1593 - Social Media: Can Social Media Create Apathy? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, they can have one thing in mind or a number of things. For example, one might use it to send someone a message, or they could use it to share an update. In this case, they are going to have one thing in mind and then they could come off it. However, even though ...
Views: 2310 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Leave Their Body? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to tell someone that they are leaving their job or a relationship, for instance, there is a strong chance that they would know what they are talking about. When they think about what one is doing, they might imagine them saying goodbye to their colleagues or walking away from the ...
Views: 1548 - Celebrities: Do Celebrities Always Know What They Are Talking About? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, there are plenty of people who follow a celebrity or a number of them, and it is easier than ever before for this to take place. This is primarily because of the internet and how one can follow them on social media. Before this option was available, one would have had to ...
Views: 1627 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Care What Other People Think? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one hadn’t learnt now to drive and they had to rely on someone else to drive them everywhere, their life is going to be a lot harder than it would be if they could drive. This is because they won’t be able to go out when they want; they will only be able to go out when the only person is ...
Views: 1647 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Build Walls Around Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had a garden in front of their house that they wanted to protect, it might be a good idea for them to put a fence up. This is not to say that the fence would need to go all the way along, as it would be important for them to have a gate put it too. Through having a gate put in, it ...
Views: 1552 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Stop Someone From Being Able To Express Their True-Self? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side, one can be in a position where they are able to express their true-self, and on the other side, they can be in a position where this isn’t the case. At the same time, one could also find that it is possible for them to do this from time to time. But if this is the case, it is ...
Views: 1566 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Entertainment To Distract People? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is no longer necessary for one to watch TV or to go to the theatre in order to be entertained; the only thing they need to do is to have some kind of device. This then gives them the chance to watch something no matter where they are. So if one is in a position where they have a ...
Views: 1639 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Only Attracted To People Who Need To Be Rescued? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across a magazine or a newspaper, for instance, they may be told that if they are a man, they will be attracted to a certain type of women and vice versa. For example, when it comes to women, it is likely to say that their hip to waist ratio is important, and for men, it could ...
Views: 1495 - Relationships: Do Some Websites Condition People To Believe That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is incredible easy for someone to learn about something, and this is largely due to the internet. The only thing they need in order to access all the information they could ever need is to have some kind of device. Once they are online, one can go straight to a website ...
Views: 1370 - Social Media: Are Some People Happy To Lose Their Privacy In Order To Gain Attention? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one spends time with their close friends or family, they are likely to open up about different areas of their life. And the reason one is going to do this is because they trust these people. If this wasn’t the case, then one wouldn’t be friends with them, and even though they were their ...
Views: 1317 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Be Overweight? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a position where they are not as slim as they would like to be, it is not going to be hard for them to find other people who are having the same experience. And this is because this is something that a lot of people struggle with. The Media For one thing, the mainstream media ...
Views: 1720 - Social Media: Does Social Media Normalize Attention Seeking Behaviour? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to share something online, the responses that they receive could be different to the responses they would get if they shared something offline. This is one reason why people share things online that they wouldn’t share in the real world. Protected For one thing, when one shares ...
Views: 1448 - Relationships: When Someone Believes That All Men/Women Are The Same Is It Because They Lack Self-Awareness? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who are able to see that not all men/women are the same, there are also people who are unable to do so. In their eyes, every member of the opposite gender is going to be the same. The First Side If someone was to ask a person in the first group to prove to them that ...
Views: 1319 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Stop Someone From Being Able To Receive? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to drive somewhere that wasn’t too far away, they wouldn’t need to have a lot of fuel in their car. However, if they wanted to go somewhere that was over an hour away, for instance, this wouldn’t be the case. But as long as they took the time to get the fuel they needed, this ...
Views: 1501 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Stop Someone From Being Able To Say No? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is given the opportunity to do something, it will be up to them to decide if they want to go along with it. This is not to say that they can’t talk to other people about it; what it means is that they are the only ones who know if it is right for them. One could be in a position ...
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