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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Dare to Be Different—A New Direction and an Exciting Beginning of Becoming the Best Version of You! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Betty JonesThe dare that I am about to challenge you with is not one you’ve heard before, nor is it presented in a conventional way. Changing your direction or path requires active participation, and is especially for you big thinkers out there. Some of you have shelves and shelves with dozens of ...
Views: 2330(7 votes) - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Say No? - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIf it often sad that if one can’t say no, then their yes doesn’t mean anything. And while having the ability to say yes is clearly important, so is being able to say no. They both have their uses and this will often depend on the context that one is in. To say yes can become a habit and ...
Views: 2329 - What's The Best Way of Expressing Your Anger? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDo you feel ashamed when you lash out at the people you love the most? Do you wish you could erase it for ever and be free of this beastly emotion? That’s because there is a taboo against feeling and expressing anger, particularly if done in a loud, over the top and explosive way. We don’t ...
Views: 2329(7 votes) - Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New “Work”) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New “Work”) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): “Inspiration”, Inspirational Quotes, Words of inspiration and upliftment, New Book, Reconciliation, Hope, Forgiveness, Love, Peace ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - 10 little things that make a big difference - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Molly BurkeIt’s the little things that count, it’s true. We, all of us, have myriad opportunities every day to imbue the little things in our lives with enough power to make a big difference. It’s easy, and it’s fun. In the process, you’ll gain goodwill, confidence and karma points. Ready? Here they ...
Views: 2326(3 votes) - Your Hijacked Intelligence and How to Undo failure - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziWho Do You Think You Are? You are the imagination of yourself. This imagination is polluted by external opinions, and media hypnosis. we are all victims of such damage that inhibits our power to be our full potential. But how come? We are designed to feed on information, opinions, law ...
Views: 2325(4 votes) - Creativity: Is Creativity A Mental Illness? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI recently came across a link that was called - 'creativity 'closely entwined with mental illness'. This was from the bbc website about a recent study that has connected creativity with mental health problems. The link can be found on the bbc website. And after reading all that was said, I ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - How to Develop Conscious Habits. - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniAs you go about the project of reinventing your life, one key factor is to develop new habits and shed the old ones that no longer serve you. It is difficult to let go of an old habit unless you replace it with a new habit. Get your emotions involved in creating a new habit and you will have a ...
Views: 2322(4 votes) - Are you overeating because your life lacks purpose or meaning? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Julie SimonNothing feels better than waking up and looking forward to the day. Life feels worth living. We feel a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction because our life has purpose and feels meaningful. And even better if we feel inspired and passionate about what we're doing. We can feel purpose and ...
Views: 2318(1 vote) - Interviews With Successful People - Jack Magee - Lightweight Shock N Awe British Champion - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperLast year I heard about a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter known as Jack Magee that lived in the area and was intrigued to hear more about this man and his sport. Starting the column Interviews with successful people provided the perfect outlet for me to be able to make contact with Mr Magee and ...
Views: 2318 - 21 Inspired Quotations About Discovering Your True Self - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita Herald1. “I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can’t find anybody who can tell me what they want.” – Mark Twain 2. “There is no satisfaction that can compare with looking back across the years and finding you’ve grown in self-control, judgment, ...
Views: 2315(2 votes) - Self Worth: What Is Self Worth? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many different terms that one can use to describe having value and worth. These can be self esteem, self confidence and self belief for example. And self worth is a phrase that I believe encompasses all of these aspects. Self worth is something that is inherent and based on what is ...
Views: 2315 - Say Yes to Your Dreams in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Gladys AndersonHow often have you lost your focus, allowed others and circumstances to erode your confidence, lost your authentic voice in the midst of pleasing others, delayed pursuing your passion, and feel stuck in less that joyful lives? As women, we tend to push our dreams aside risking frustration, anger ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind’) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." # THE KEY ELEMENTS OF DETERMINATION AND SELF DISCIPLINE ON THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS "If a man has talent and cannot use it, he has failed. If ...
Views: 2311 - 14 Simple Statements That Can Change Your Perspective on Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Scott MilfordDid you know that you can make your life better simply by thinking? Do you realize that by reading some very basic ideas, placed in a certain order, you can raise your awareness, charge up your motivation, and even totally change your life. Your beliefs are powerful. Your thoughts can take you ...
Views: 2310(3 votes) - Power in Vulnerability - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Michelle Randall"My Power Lies in My Vulnerability" may not be something we would think up as a campaign slogan for a political candidate. However, as increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on the challenge of actively ...
Views: 2310 - Relationships: Do Some Men’s Childhood's Set Them Up To Put Women On A Pedestal? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that in order for one person to have a relationship with another person, they will need to be able to relate to them as another human being. If they see them as being above or below them, it is going to make it harder for them to truly connect to them. When it comes to the ...
Views: 2310 - 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 - Your Mind Has Total Dominion Over Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Rod KellyHow many of us have had a severe cold, or headache, or backache, but regardless of how bad you felt, you still managed to go to work. In middle of the hustle and bustle of your job you totally forgot about your physical problem and it simply disappeared. Mind over matter, right? In a great ...
Views: 2299 - The Suzan Boyle Phenomenon!Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Suzann RyeThe Susan Boyle Phenomenon! Why has UK (Scottish) Britain’s Got Talent Contestant, Susan Boyle, become such a huge worldwide success almost overnight? Is she really such a phenomenal talent as many claim, including usually harsh American Idol/Britain’s Got Talent judge, Simon Cowel? Well… ...
Views: 2295(3 votes) - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping Points - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Marguerita VorobioffEmotional Freedom Technique, or EFT for short, is an emotional version of acupuncture without the needles, and it is performing miracles all over the world. It is based on a breakthrough in therapy which is providing relief from pain, diseases and emotional issues for thousands of ...
Views: 2288 - Invalidation: The Abused Childs Greatest Pain - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be validated as a child is highly important in creating a functional and psychologically healthy adult. When this validation is not received and a child is invalidated, it can lead to all kinds of problems If a child is abused in some way, one of the most important things, if not the most ...
Views: 2288 - Irritation: Why Do Some People Irritate Us? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperDue to the amount of people on this planet, it is clear that one is not going to get along with everyone. There will be some people that one completely clicks with and therefore experiences very few instances of conflict and disharmony. And there will be others, on the other side of the ...
Views: 2285 - Secondary Gain: What Is Secondary Gain? - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn the world of psychology and personal development, there is a term that is often used called secondary gain. This is a gain that is often hidden and unknown at a conscious level. And although the word ‘gain’ is typically used in a positive manner, in this instance, it is not a positive ...
Views: 2284 - Emotional Healing: Why Don't Some People Heal? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to healing or moving on from the past; some people progress a lot faster than others. There are also other situations where some people are perpetually caught up in their past and feel as if nothing is changing. Now, the past that one has had and the pain and trauma that may ...
Views: 2283 - Interviews With Successful People - Daniel Kandi - Producer, DJ & Label Owner - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the first songs I heard from Daniel Kandi was ‘’Make Me Believe’’, and at the time of its release, I was blown away. Although this song is now over five years old, it is still one of my favourite songs. Since then, I have heard many other productions and remixes from Daniel. What ...
Views: 2283 - 10 Lessons I learned from Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaWhen CHALLENGES face us as they often do, the tendency is to draw into a shell and FOCUS on "me" and "my" issues. One becomes selfish to a point where no one else really matters but themselves. My wife gave me a wake-up call one day. She had endured six months if not more with someone who had ...
Views: 2282(2 votes) - Do you see yourself as a winner? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Larry CraneDo you see yourself as a winner? If by chance you answered 'No' to this question, it reveals a lot about your self-esteem. By responding ‘No’ prevents you from winning. If you if you think you can’t…, you can’t. Thinking in this manner is limited. Limited thinking makes it difficult for us ...
Views: 2282(4 votes) - Trusting Yourself Can Transform Your Life - Six Steps to Self-Trust - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Kimberly WilbornIf you feel that your life has gone off-track, the practice of self-trust will help get it back on-track again. If you fear that your life has never been on-track, developing self-trust will help you connect with your true self, and create a life that reflects who you really are. You Are ...
Views: 2281(2 votes) - Confidence: What Is Confidence? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word confidence is a term that is often hard to define. What is it and what does it look like? Are questions that can be asked. Through the act of comparison, one can see that there is a difference between people that are confident and people that are not confident. Many years ago I was ...
Views: 2280 - Dealing with "End of Life Issues" - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Maureen NuccitelliDealing with “End of Life Issues” There are so many wonderful things about our particular society but facing the end of life isn't one of our strong suits. We do very little to prepare for this certain event. This topic, "end of life issues", has been on my mind for some time but it has ...
Views: 2276(5 votes) - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 The submitter's blogs ...
Views: 2275 - 'THINK AND GROW RICH' by Napoleon Hill (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Craig LockWhat makes some people successful? Firstly, the secrets lie in knowing what you really want? . DEFINE it! PLAN ahead carefully... HOW will you BEST achieve the object of your desires, your aspirations and even fulfil your dreams. Leave to the subconscious mind, which works 24/7. Pray, if you ...
Views: 2274(2 votes) - Build Your Expertise on a Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThere are several ways you can build your credibility as an expert. Develop a presence of being a go-to or knowledge expert. People are looking for people who deliver results. You must be confident in your abilities and be able to demonstrate this to others both on-line and off-line. Educate ...
Views: 2274 - Release your brakes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeDo you remember how a car runs when the brakes are on? Do you push harder on the gas to overcome the drag of the brake? That is how most people run their lives. But you simply release the brake and with no extra effort you start to go faster. People drive through life with their psychological ...
Views: 2274(4 votes) - What to Do When You Face Unwanted Situations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Sugandhi IyerPeople face unwanted situations from time to time. That is how the universe works. Most people get caught in the contrast and relive it again and again. Contrasts are useful because they help you understand what you really want. The contrast when continued however keeps the energy of the ...
Views: 2274 - How to Change Bad Habits! What Works - rather than what doesn't - in Breaking a Habit - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerBreaking bad habits is simple but not easy. Just do what works! But you need to avoid the common mistake that gets most people doing what doesn't work to break a habit instead. Explore the difference as you find out why I kept stopping smoking, and see how to increase your personal power and ...
Views: 2273(2 votes) - Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Empowerment, inspiration, spirituality, philosophy, social and political issues Craig's new blog with extracts is at newbooksbycraiglock.wordpress.com ...
Views: 2273 - Do You Want to Be Very, Very Wealthy? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is true wealth? Is it gold that glitters under the sun? Or is it wealth that no one and nothing, not even death, can take away from you? Let's consider material wealth for a moment. We can have absolutely everything we want in life: huge mansions, fancy cars, ever-expanding wardrobes, ...
Views: 2272(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo continuing in the theme of the last few post I decided to put together another list for change and growth. I call this one: 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind. 1. Work on responding instead of reacting. Reacting is something your body does out of habit, you step on a ...
Views: 2271(2 votes) - American Artists Raise Funds for the Kolkata Free School - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Linda WielandWith American newspapers today reporting the news that gas prices have topped $3 per gallon all over the U.S., 25 dollars doesn't mean much anymore--it won't even pay for a full tank. But to an orphan in the slums of Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) it means the difference between a ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Addiction: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Addictive Personalities? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people are able to drink alcohol or even take drugs without their whole life being taken over, there are others who are not able to exercise the same level of self-control. If they were to drink or to even take drugs, they would soon find that their life has been taken over. One ...
Views: 2267 - Associations: Do Our Associations Create Our Reality? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAssociations have incredible power and they are occurring in many areas of life. Ones relationships with: family, friends, lovers and professional relationships are all being affected by associations. As well as ones experience with the world and to material things. Brands rely heavily on the ...
Views: 2266 - My Notes from the Book ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: My Notes from the Book ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Thoughts on Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Empowerment, Transformation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, ...
Views: 2266 - Self Harm: Can Toxic Shame Lead To Self Harm? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to hear how important it is to be kind to others and while this is important, it is also important for people to be kind to themselves. In fact, if one is kind to themselves, they‘re more likely to be kind to other people. The reason there is a greater focus on how someone ...
Views: 2266 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Dov Baron - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Dov Baron. This is a guy who was born in Manchester in England and is based in Canada. The Interview Many years ago I heard him speak on ...
Views: 2266 - Personal Empowerment - Bye Bye Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeThe realization of personal empowerment is one of the most important elements of self improvement. After all, it’s impossible to focus on improving yourself when your attention is on placing fault with others. Before we can evolve and improve ourselves, we must first decide to no longer be ...
Views: 2265(1 vote) - Communication: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one experiences eye contact from another person it can cause them to feel: acknowledged, respected and important. And yet when this doesn’t take place, one can end up feeling: ignored, disrespected and unimportant. Eye contact could be seen as something that is relatively effortless and ...
Views: 2263 - Your words are more powerful than you think - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIt can be easy to say that words are just words. Once you’ve said them, it’s like they evaporate into thin air and leave no real impact on the world. This way of thinking, however, is in fact far from the truth. Once you’ve said it, there’s no taking it back. Maybe you’ll feel bad or ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - The Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Publicly Speak - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Andrew RondeauYou have been aked to present. Oh no…where do you start? Here are several questions that will help you prepare: Does the presentation fall within the scope set for the speech? Is it too long – have you fallen into the trap of trying to tell your audience everything you know, ...
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