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I had a meeting last week with a new friend. It was only our second meeting, and I already feel like we have known each other forever. From the moment I saw her, we had something... not only is she the cutest thing ever, but we just have this synergy. We sat down and before I knew it, almost two ... Views: 1391
No one likes to be criticized, fairly or not. It’s always difficult to deal with, and it can hurt. Because I’m a writer of books and columns, and because I’ve lectured, appeared on radio and TV, I am sometimes recognized in public. I’m glad I’m not more ... Views: 1467
Starting a mom-biz enterprise feels like standing on a circle surrounded by an endless sea.
Far in the distance you see a glimpse of brilliant light that drew you to step onto the circle. A life where you can be present for those important family moments while using your God-given talents, a ... Views: 1092
We’ve probably all seen a parent impatiently talking in angry, disrespectful, condescending, tones to a child. WE might have been that parent at one time or another.
Did you know that by talking in disrespectful ways to yourself or others the interaction can leave negative imprints on the ... Views: 1025
John Maxwell says that when you put together a plan of action to reach a goal, to accomplish something significant, you need to focus on using your strengths, not compensating for your weaknesses. When a coach of an athletic team is planning a game strategy, he looks at each player for what they ... Views: 1067
The mind can play tricks on you. These tricks manifest themselves through your ability to spot imperfections that nobody else seems to notice. Many people want something more; want to be a little bit better and a little bit prettier. It seems like happiness and self-esteem depend on these ... Views: 1349
Although change is part of life and is something that can’t be stopped, our minds don’t always embrace change. At times it is going to be necessary for one to hold onto what they believe and know and at others, it will be important for them to change what they believe and to learn something ... Views: 1906
Power exists in all relationships. Having power means to have a sense of control, to have choices and the ability to influence our environment and others. It’s a natural and healthy instinct to exert our power to get our wants and needs met. When we feel empowered, we can manage our emotions, we ... Views: 2029
When one places their attention on achieving something or just on whether something can be done or not, their mind is going to have plenty to say. It could be fairly subtle in its response or it could end up being overwhelming.
So the mind could come up with a few reasons as to why something ... Views: 1830
We all have something about us, maybe not readily apparent to others (or even ourselves), that is nonetheless golden, some long hoped for achievement, some rich intrinsic value that makes us superstars in our own life. Sometimes we need something to wake us up and help us claim our unique ... Views: 1105
Whenever I ask people if they are in love with their life, more often than not I get a look of hesitation that tells me that they don’t ask themselves this question much. They have to stop and ponder…
I understand. Life keeps us busy and focused on what we do and the people we interact ... Views: 1049
There are many ways out there for one to change what is taking place within them and to therefore see themselves differently. With these changes making it possible for them to feel empowered and to be able to live the life they desire.
Now, although change can seem instant at times, it ... Views: 1854
There are some people who believe just about everything that another person says. And then there are others who go to the other extreme, who question and doubt everything they hear. With other people having a balance between the two; so they don’t believe everything that comes out of other ... Views: 4290
Announcements of office parties are met with either go-for-it’s or groans.
The go-for-it’s are the ones who enjoyed last year’s party or just look forward to any social experience.
The groans are the persons who remember last year’s with disdain or generally avoid socializing with their ... Views: 1384
When it comes to someone having an inner voice that is not supportive or nurturing for instance, there is going to be the need for some kind of change to take place. And if one feels practically paralyzed by this voice, then it is only natural that some kind of solution is going to be ... Views: 1874
Each time you affirm your true, authentic self, every cell in your body cheers “Yes!” When you negate yourself, it has negative biological consequences. To build self-esteem and affirm your true self, try this:
Take action to meet your needs.
Express who you really are.
Think good thoughts ... Views: 1875
There are many challenges in the world today and some these are big and some of them are small. And a lack of boundaries can create all kinds of relationship problems. This is also something that can be seen on a global scale; with certain countries going into other countries.
This often ... Views: 1810
This acronym has recently made news headlines and is increasingly gracing the landing pages of popular psychology and health sites.
It’s continually bandied about on daytime TV and teens seem to Tweet it more often than the @ sign.
But what does FOMO really mean?
I don’t mean literally. ... Views: 1871
Thanks to Facebook and other social media sites, when we’re feeling blue, we can get a much needed ego boost online.
But, how healthy is it to seek external approval in this way?
While it might momentarily lift our spirits, does it really give us what we need; self-esteem and a strong sense ... Views: 1400
We can be very hard on ourselves. We tend to scold ourselves for what's not getting done and gloss over our victories. Thankfully, most of us hear something different from our friends: Our true friends support us, encourage us, help us problem solve and reassure us that we're okay, our ideas ... Views: 1003
Savvy businesswomen know that the right mentor can help cut the learning curve, build business quicker, boost confidence, and lower stress. With the Communion of Saints, don't restrict yourself to only modern-day role models.
Women serious about business success don't skimp ... Views: 882
Many names have been used over the years when it comes to describing that part of someone that is not real or authentic. And one of those names is the false self and many others have also been used such as: the mask that someone wears, the pseudo self and adaptive behaviour for instance.
... Views: 1828
When it comes to what the media focuses on, there are many things that are positive and constructive and then there are also numerous things that are negative and destructive. This is to be expected, as there are pros and cons to most things in this world.
And with that in mind, it is ... Views: 1648
There could be said to be two ways that one can be harmed in this world. One of these is through external means and what other people do to them. And the other is what one does to themselves. What goes on externally can be noticed and as it is observable to others, they can come to ones ... Views: 1739
Codependency is learned – learned inaccurate information that you’re in some way not enough, that you don’t matter, that your feelings are wrong, or that you don’t deserve respect. These are the false beliefs that most codependents grow up with. They may not have been told these things directly, ... Views: 1738
If someone is behaving in a certain way or not attracting what they want into their life, it is often said to be a result of what their beliefs are. And so one then needs to change what they believe, in order to act differently and to attract what they want into their reality.
A large part ... Views: 2899
Have you read Letting Go Part 1... what does it mean to you? Maybe you tried out the idea that when you are in the moment of a stressful situation, you look for the good, just for a moment. Maybe in that moment, an idea came to you about how you could lessen the stress or resolve the ... Views: 1093
Loving Yourself
The way I have always understood about loving yourself is loving your body, your face, your personality, etc. I have always thought that I loved myself but every spiritualist kept saying no. I could not understand it and thought maybe because I am overweight. That is part of ... Views: 822
While we talk to other people in the external world, we are also talking to ourselves in what could be described as the internal world. And this is a dialogue that takes place from the moment one wakes up and until they go to sleep at night.
But in many ways it doesn’t stop there, as one can ... Views: 1574
Where self-control is more of an abstract concept, a mental exercise, self-discipline is a physical, actionable concept. Self-discipline is the basis of self-control and therefore without discipline no measure of self-control alone will bring you the success you desire. Has there ever been ... Views: 842
Sometimes it’s hard to describe in detail what I do, other than I help people build a foundation of self-love so they can let go of whatever might be holding them back from whatever they might want to do or be. The reason it’s tough to describe is that Loving & Letting Go might mean something ... Views: 1162
This article will help you to understand a very important piece of what stops you from achieving your goals with food and weight loss and provides you with some specific examples of what to do to change that once and for all.
As I enjoy the peace, the safety, the trust and confidence I feel ... Views: 2133
This is a term that is typically heard in the area of spirituality and self development; where someone can feel a bit spaced out and disconnected from the earth. Perhaps one has engaged in some kind of energy healing or spiritual practice. And it can also take place when one been reading for a ... Views: 2599
Do you waffle on the commitments you make? Maybe you make promises to yourself to clean your house or exercise regularly. You get started, but then in time, it fizzles out. This lack of commitment often stems from a self esteem issue.
I saw a speaker this year who talked about this exact ... Views: 548
How do you enjoy a healthy dose of fear? IE: Avoidance, irritation, sweets, crying, overeating, shopping, alcohol, isolation, exercise, or anger. What is in your Witches Brew that is your personal recipe of FEAR? Life is ever changing daily and our lives are all moving forward whether we see ... Views: 1255
Bullying has become one of the most prominent social issues of our time. Bullying someone with ADHD seems to be even more widespread due to their still developing social skills and increased possibility they will impulsivity react. A bully, by definition, is a person who is habitually cruel or ... Views: 3203
Summer movie blockbusters are upon us and local theaters are showcasing another season of superhero action flicks. Raising two sons, I have watched my share of superhero movies - from Star Wars to Spiderman - and confess that I know quite a bit about superheroes – the struggles that led them to ... Views: 3683
Ask people who’ve known me for years and you aren’t likely to find someone who will say I’m a wild, rule breaking party animal. In fact the opposite is MUCH closer to the truth. So what I’m suggesting to you today may surprise some people, and that is…
It’s time to break the rules.
Yes, ... Views: 802
If I were to ask you right now to tell me something big and bold that you would like to do, you may think of some amazing ideas.
Now go do them!
I can almost hear the words flowing in your minds, “But I can’t!”
But that’s not it.
And I can hear the wheels going again in your minds, ... Views: 859
There is a simple and permanent solution for self sabotage, this article will explain why this problem occurs, and how to overcome it.
Have you ever wondered why, often you have decided to change something in your life, like getting rid of some bad habit, or trying to reach a positive goal, you ... Views: 2069
Although everyone has their own truth on this planet, it doesn’t mean that each one of them finds it easy to express their truth. And this includes what one says to others and what one says to themselves. There will be things that one needs to say to another or others and there will also be ... Views: 1865
Just because someone would like to love and appreciate themselves, it doesn’t mean that one finds this easy or even possible to do. But, this love is not an adaption and what appears when one doesn’t love themselves.
Here, something known as unhealthy narcissism can appear; with one having ... Views: 2990
Steps to Self Love
This may seem a strange topic in a world full of self entitlement but often those who need more are those who have a bigger hole to fill. Our notion of self love is full of misconceptions a woman taking care of self may be called vain or worst yet selfish and a man ... Views: 1839
When thoughts and feelings of “there’s gotta be more” or this yearning to “find home” pops into our mind filled already with mind chatter, it is time to take care of Self. You do want to live stress-free, eliminate frustration and the feeling of inadequacy, right? Then, allow yourself, or even ... Views: 1667
Sanity before Success!
One common cause that brings clients into coaching with me to stop anxiety spoiling their lives, is the ever-increasing cultural expectations to do more, be more, have more and faster!
This is fuelled by the feeling that unless we earn a certain income, and possess ... Views: 1461
As a kid in all probability you had dreams? The wonder of childhood revolves around the fact that the possibilities in life are endless and each day brings an opportunity to learn something new.
That sense of wonder often goes away as you get older. You come into this world without fear and ... Views: 784
Although one may have the desire to act in a certain way or to achieve a certain goal, there can be challenges that get in the way. And one of those challenges is the need to gain permission from others. Now, this is not necessarily something that one looks for at a conscious level, it could be ... Views: 1525
"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's funny how we've spent our whole life with ourselves, but sometimes the person in the mirror can be the hardest one to get to know. And it goes without saying that ... Views: 1267
"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes suddenly." Tony Robbins
Low self-esteem can be tricky in that it makes you feel like everything is wrong in the world, namely yourself. Unmet expectations can lead you to believe that your life is one rain cloud after another. ... Views: 1476
"Surround yourself with people who are really good and really passionate about what they do regardless of what it is... positivity and passion make a powerful combination."
Rachael Bermingham
Surrounding yourself with positive people who sincerely wish the best for you can do wonders to ... Views: 1162