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As you move through your life do you ever find yourself repeating or recreating situations that are less than desirable? For instance, do you find yourself caught in certain self-sabotaging or self-destructive habits that have taken control over your mind and life?
Do you feel sufficiently ... Views: 900
Self-esteem is a value that you unconsciously place upon yourself. It is based upon choices that you make throughout your life and you will find that it fluctuates. The main reason why psychology experts have failed to increase self-esteem through many different approaches is because self-esteem ... Views: 853
If one was to think about something in their life that they have been doing for a little while, they may find that it doesn’t take much effort for them to understand why they do it. This could be a time when one will think about their job, for instance.
Two Reasons
One may come to see ... Views: 1135
Anxiety is largely the result of what I call “emotional landmines” i.e. negatively charged memories stored in your unconscious mind and body that keep getting re-triggered by daily events, thus leading to anxiety and other painful emotional and physical experiences. If you would like to know how ... Views: 686
I can’t imagine a better metaphor of how your past affects your self-esteem than the following.
Imagine that you are in the deep end of a swimming pool and are an excellent swimmer. Next, imagine that spontaneously and without warning, lead weights start becoming attached to various parts of ... Views: 778
If you are someone who has “failed” at something in the past and you are now struggling with the negative self-talk generated by these memories, this article is for you. If you have bought into the unconscious trap of how these memories of failure are useful to you then consider this question. ... Views: 760
Did you know that the need to be liked is driven by an unconscious strategy trying to protect you from hurt, harm, rejection and humiliation? Did you know that this strategy implemented by the unconscious mind is causing others to lose interest in what you say? Others will feel weird in your ... Views: 663
People who seem overconfident or too interested in them selves are often called narcissistic. Narcissism is a thought and behaviour pattern that involves many negative elements including:
• Overconfidence
• Fascination with the self
• Excess ... Views: 764
Do you spend your days feeling like you aren’t really living up to your potential? Are you frustrated by the feeling that the way you are today isn’t who you really are? Many people don’t realise it, but your Authentic Self can, and probably has, become buried over the years under old emotional ... Views: 850
There is one very simple reason for all emotional depression.
I have discussed how feelings of “happiness” and “sadness” emerge spontaneously from within our self on every decision we make for ourselves in our lives.
When the feeling of happiness emerges, it does so in recognition that the ... Views: 813
When you think of the future, do you find yourself thinking about the worst things that could possibly happen? Do you worry about things that haven’t happened yet and might never happen? Do you feel the need to be prepared for everything bad that might come your way, no matter how unlikely? If ... Views: 835
Are you a worrywart? Do you find yourself worrying about things that don’t even matter, to the point where it negatively impacts your life and keeps you from enjoying your everyday experiences? You can change the way you think, take back control over your mind, and regain peace and joy.
If ... Views: 882
Do you ever feel like the whole world is against you? Do you struggle with feelings of anger and betrayal? Do you envy others or feel that life has dealt you an unfair hand? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from victim consciousness. You believe yourself to ... Views: 737
There are hundreds of methods out there for people who want to improve their lives. If you are looking for change in your life, you can choose basically any technique and any acronym you want – EFT, TFT, EMDR, hypnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, the Sedona Method, and ... Views: 720
Did you know that narcissism involves an inordinate fascination with self-love, vanity, self-absorption, self-centredness, smugness and ego centrism? Did you know that it is considered to be a ‘normal’ condition of the infantile level of personality development?
Did you know it means that ... Views: 562
By Felicity Muscat
Do you know that most individuals have been taught that the healing process of a broken heart takes time to heal, the limitation with this is that although the pain subsides the effects of the scar remain and continually get re-triggered when individuals attempt to move on ... Views: 1126
Oops, another excuse…
Do you ever catch yourself making excuses when things don’t turn out as you had expected? Have you ever neglected taking responsibility for the events and circumstances of your life? Or have you ever tried to explain why you didn’t, couldn’t, shouldn’t or simply wouldn’t ... Views: 909
If you struggle with procrastination, and are avoiding what you have set out to do or its a mild dream you cannot seem to ground, you are not alone! Our tendencies toward procrastination are driven by old emotional programming hidden deep in our subconscious minds. This programming reveals ... Views: 767
If you are someone who is haunted by the fear of stepping up, or are unsure as to why fear motivates you to avoid doing the one thing you know you want to do – you are likely feeling helpless to understand why its hold on you is so strong. You may also be wondering why so called “experts” have ... Views: 780
If one wants to find out if another person values themselves, they could take the time to see how well they are doing in life. This could then be a time when one could see how they are doing in their career, for instance, and if they are doing well, it can show that they are in touch with their ... Views: 1074
Are you one of the many people who have trouble with motivation? You are not alone. It is extremely common to simply feel unmotivated to do the things we need to do. But as common as this feeling is, it is not our natural state at all. While motivation experts have made millions of dollars ... Views: 1056
Wherever you are in life, no matter how much money or how big a house you have, chances are you feel that there is some circumstance or another that is holding you back from where you want to be. If you feel this way, you are not alone. In fact, it is far rarer to not feel this way than to feel ... Views: 851
While there are some people who are happy to go through the motions in life, there are others who take life by the horns, so to speak. What this shows is that not everyone has the same level of motivation.
One Experience
If one is in a position where they are not too bothered about ... Views: 955
If one was to read a paper or to watch TV, there is the chance that certain things will draw them in. When it comes to a paper, they may look through the back pages before they look through the front pages, or they might not even look through the front.
Their primary interest will be what is ... Views: 1263
If one was to think about what is was like for them when they were a child, one thing that might come to mind is how the people around them told them what to do. Along with this, they will probably remember that these people did a lot for them.
Therefore, it would be accurate to say that one ... Views: 1078
When one spends time around the people who they are close to, they may find that they are able to be themselves. What this is going to show is that they won’t have to put on an act.
Not only is one going to be in touch with their needs and feeelings, they are also going to feel safe enough ... Views: 1189
If one doesn’t want to do something, they may find that they are able to stand their ground, and this could be what takes place on most occasions. Another way of looking at this would be to say that they have good boundaries.
Separate
And as one is not an extension of other people, there ... Views: 1333
If one was to take a step back and to reflect on their life, they may find that it is a reflection of who they are. And as their life is this way, it is going to how that they are in touch with their needs and feelings.
It is then through being in touch with what is taking place within them, ... Views: 1199
If one was to look into what is takes to be successful, they may hear that they need to be motivated. As if they don’t have this, it will be a challenge for them to consistently take action.
Not only that, there is a strong chance that everything won’t go to plan, and this means that they ... Views: 1058
With all of the negative news as well as alarming acts of and allegations against current world leaders, I was absolutely thrilled to see headlines that Prince Harry was speaking out about his mental health issues.
In an interview with Byrony Gordon who has just launched a podcast entitled ... Views: 1264
When someone doesn’t feel good about themselves, there are number things that can take place. One of the things they can do is to embrace how they feel, and to allow what is taking place within them to define their life.
Disempowered
When this takes place, one is going to spend a lot of ... Views: 1188
While there are people on this planet who want other people to do well, there are others who don’t. Along with this, it could be said that there are people who couldn’t care less how well other people do.
This could be a sign that they are caught up with their own life and don’t really think ... Views: 1360
If one doesn’t want to do something, they might listen to what is taking place with them and speak up. However, there is also the chance that they will ignore what is taking place within them and simply go along with what someone else wants.
A Different Experience
When it relates to the ... Views: 1320
When one is in touch with themselves and they feel safe enough to express who they are, there will be no reason for them to put on an act. How they come across on the outside is going to match up with who they are on the inside.
Now and Then
Or, if they do put on act, it is going to be ... Views: 1844
While there are some people who are in touch with their anger, there are others who are out of touch with it. As a result of this, these people can end up coming across as being radically different.
Full of Energy
When it comes to the former, they can find it easy to stand their ground, ... Views: 1339
When one has boundaries, they will be able to say yes and no, and this is because they will safe in their own body. And through being this way, it will allow them to express their true-self.
Protection
What this comes down to is that one is inherently vulnerable, and this is why it is ... Views: 1293
If one was to look back on the people they have spent time with throughout their life, they may find that some of these people have had a positive effect on them. This could be due to what they did for them, but it might not be this black and white.
Simply being in their presence may have ... Views: 1210
If one was asked if they would like to do something by a friend or a family member, for instance, they could give them their answer more or less straight away. But if this doesn’t take place, it could mean that one will need to think about it first.
How they behave is going to depend on a ... Views: 1283
The angry eyes and the balled up fists of the boys surrounding me was confusing to me. As far as I knew, I hadn’t challenged them to a fight or insulted their parents. So, why all the hostility?
It was 1955. I was 12 years old, skinny with incredibly big feet and Black. They were white, maybe a ... Views: 1219
If one was to think about their career, they may find that they do something that really matters to them. And if they were to think about what their relationships are like, they may also find that this area of their life is just as fulfilling.
It could be said that this will be the ideal ... Views: 1333
When one goes on a date, it is going to be important for them to make sure that they look right. This is not to say that they will need to spend hours on their appearance before they go out; what it comes down to is that it won’t be a good idea for them to overlook how they look.
In ... Views: 1404
There are some people who use social media from time to time and then there are others, who use it practically all the time. If one only uses it on the odd occasion, it is not going to be seen as a big part of their life.
A Big Difference
Therefore, if it was no longer possible for them ... Views: 1244
There are a number of things that human beings need, and one thing they need is to be seen for who they are. And in order for this to take place, it will be necessary for them to feel comfortable in their own skin.
If they don’t feel comfortable with who they are, it will be a challenge for ... Views: 1430
Although one can have the desire to be in a relationship, it doesn’t mean that this will actually take place. Instead, they could find it incredibly difficult to find someone to share their life with.
As a result of this, this area of their life could end up overshadowing just about every ... Views: 1311
It is going to be a lot better for someone’s wellbeing if they spend time around people who treat them well. This is then the same as how one is likely to feel better about themselves if they eat healthy food.
But while this is the case, it doesn’t mean that everyone spends time around ... Views: 1120
Have You Ever Thought to Yourself …What Was I Thinking? Have you ever done something that was totally out of character for you, but you did it and later wondered if you had actually been in your right mind at the time when you did it? Well, that’s what I did. It was New Year’s Eve. My friend ... Views: 1717
While human beings have the ability to experience a wide range of emotions, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels comfortable doing so. As a result of this, there are going to be people who only allow themselves to experience certain emotions.
Two Parts
Yet, even if one does feel ... Views: 1467
You will be under pressure once you come across a Korean woman who has a flawlessly beautiful skin. Ever wondered why? It is because Koreans usually care for their complexion as their biggest investment, worthy not only of their money but also of their time.
Skin care in Korea is somewhat a ... Views: 1210
When it comes to how someone behaves, there are a number of things that can play a part. And one thing that will have a big effect on how they behave is how they feel about themselves.
Three Options
There are going to be people who generally feel good, others who don’t, and those who ... Views: 972
Whether someone does something or not can all depend on how they feel, and this shows how powerful their feelings are. There are going to be people who are defined by how they feel, and then there are going to be others who are able to take a step back.
A Slave
When someone’s behaviour is ... Views: 1019