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How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or BadFoolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a RaiseTips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner- The Reason Why No One Compares to You - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Today, I will have no competition or comparison. I will simply be me, and that is enough." -Unknown It's safe to say that I was never meant to be anyone other than myself. So, what was with this business of comparing myself to someone else? Honestly? Sometimes it made me feel better about ...
Views: 1160 - You're Something Special - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Ronald RossWho is that person wearing your skin? Where have you come from, where are you going, and what are you supposed to be doing in the meantime? In short, who are you? Isn't it really rather simple? After all, biologists can define you genetically, psychologists can explain you behaviorally, ...
Views: 829 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Find It Hard To Say No? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for women to be in positions of great power and responsibility. They often have more control in their career and relationships and are not as limited as previous generations were. This is not to say that this sense of inner empowerment has become the norm for ...
Views: 1971 - What Is Your Reputation With You? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Sandra AbellWhat Is Your Reputation With You? By Sandra Abell, MS, LPC, ACC Matt has been a supervisor for several months, yet he continues to struggle with the image of himself in his new role. He knows his job is to lead and manage people, but he doesn’t believe in himself or trust his ability do ...
Views: 1359 - How to Take Care Of Yourself Emotionally and Ensure a Happy Existence - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Linda HamptonIn the regular life scenario, one has to work under pressure and keep everyone around us happy and contented. In this constant endeavor to these people, are you getting the short end of the stick emotionally? Are you the one who has to constantly compromise and feel short-changed? Do not reach ...
Views: 1028 - Ending the Approval Tap Dance with Natalie Hughes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Crystal AndrusI’ve had spurts of courage to follow my bliss, and the nerve to write openly and bare-bones-honestly through lyrics, music, diary entries and article writing, but even so there existed an undercurrent of need: the poisonous search for approval. And it slowed me down, made my steps too light and ...
Views: 591 - Your Destiny is Shaped by Your Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Albert CamusHow many times have you heard people say that to succeed in life you need to have confidence in your own ability? Nothing in life is difficult if you know how to believe in yourself in any situation. Most people have this misconception that confidence is something that is either there or not. It ...
Views: 473 - Go from Faking It to Making It in Business - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellWhen it comes to “making it” in business, many people feel as if they have more to hide than to display to impress employers, bosses, colleagues, and customers. To compensate for lacking credentials, skills, knowledge, and experiences some insecure businesspeople wish they had, some of them ...
Views: 1670 - Your lousy communication skills are hurting yourself and others. Here's what you need to do at once. - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Ruthsella Corasolby Dr. Jeffrey Lant It's time to call a spade a spade. We are members of the most communications savvy and personally wired generation ever. Even the tiniest mite has her cell phone with camera. Yet the truth is, the explosion of communications tools has produced less real communication than ...
Views: 1552 - Getting Confidence from Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from John SteelyGaining confidence can be difficult, particularly if you are just starting after a history of not having any. If you have a list of situations where you did not accomplish what you set out to get done, or you have not gotten what you strived for, confidence can be in short supply. One way to ...
Views: 1319 - Confidence and Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from John SteelyOne of the necessary actions for success is taking risks; the old saying “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is very true when it comes to reaching goals, to achieving success. However, not everyone is willing to risk their security, real or imagined, for a chance at being successful. In order ...
Views: 1235 - Self Help Tips On How You Can Overcome Inferiority Complex And Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Ewen ChiaThere is a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Do you suffer from low self esteem or inferiority complex? I would like to share some self help tips on how you can overcome that and develop your confidence. A person may have inferiority complex ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Self Help Tips On How You Can Overcome Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you suffer from social anxiety. I have compiled a few self help tips and I would like you to have a look at them. I believe that they will help you fight social anxiety. Believe In Yourself The reason why people have social anxiety usually boils down to the lack of self belief. I want ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Moving from I can’t… to I CAN! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Larry CraneHow often do you tell yourself that you can’t do something? Believing we can’t do something is a belief that we can begin to challenge. If we believe, for whatever reasons, that we can’t do something, we will resist (with all of our might), in an effort to hold onto our belief. In the long ...
Views: 1645(4 votes) - Modeling Versus Conforming - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from John SteelyThere are two ideas in the personal development field that appear to be contradictions; however, since both appear to be valid, this contradiction must be apparent rather than real. The lack of substance to this contradiction is found when we explore the reason behind the two ideas. The ...
Views: 1332 - Negative Thoughts: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘negative thoughts’ has become very well known in today’s world and this is true for people who are into self development and people who are not. Thoughts are generally the primary focus in the area of change and personal transformation. These are said to control how one behaves, ...
Views: 1657 - Business Networking - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Serena PykeBuilding confidence to network. I was asked to go 'networking' by my previous employer. The aim was to meet people and increase community engagement. The idea was to get out there and show others the face behind the brand. At this prospect my initial gut reaction was driven by fear. There was ...
Views: 1440 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Have No Boundaries? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be human means to be vulnerable and so it is incredibly important that we look after ourselves and don’t allow people to compromise who we are. Physically we are vulnerable and this also applies to our mental and emotional sides. Each one of these needs to be looked after and protected from ...
Views: 3964(1 vote) - How Much Should I Charge? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Carrie GreeneThe theme of last week’s conversations with my clients was…pricing. I was asked, how much should I charge? What do I do with my clients in low level programs; I know they need more, what do I do? I’m new to this, I don’t have enough experience to charge that much. And then the biggest ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Learn Three Self Improvement Tips On Improving Self Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you have a desperate need to improve your self confidence? Stay tuned as I share these three self improvement tips on how you can do so. Every grown man and woman ought to be confident in his or her actions. However, I do know that not everyone may be confident. There could be a number of ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Will You Let Fear Prevent You From Being Happy Every Day? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Victoria ClaytonBack in cave man days, fear was essential to survival. Fear stopped us from starving. If we were hungry, we just had to get out there and face the wild beasts in order to find something to eat. Out in the wilds, fear sharpened our senses so that we could detect if there was something large and ...
Views: 493 - Let the Force Be With You: Reconnect With Your Inner Power - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Linda HamptonHave you found yourself asking is this really what I want to be doing. Maybe your daily to do list is keeping you from participating in the activities you really want to focus on? You may have momentary glimpses or aspirations of feeling inspired. But you struggle to get moving in a positive ...
Views: 796 - Self Esteem and Confidence: Release the Devil You Know - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonWe hear about the importance of self esteem and confidence just about every day in the media. These are areas that many women struggle with. They have to do with an overall belief (or lack thereof) in oneself and one’s ability to make wise decisions. I find that the hardest decisions for me ...
Views: 1410 - Self Improvement Tips – Three Reasons Why People Lack Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself struggling with confidence issues? Maybe some self improvement tips have not helped you, but I hope that what I have to share with you today will. Do read this with an open heart. I will be sharing with you three reasons why people lack confidence. If you are struggling ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Celebrities: Are Celebrities Good Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is part of human nature to look to others for guidance in how to behave and what is right or wrong for instance. And this is not good or bad; it is just how things are. What can turn it into something dysfunctional and unhealthy is when someone copy’s behaviours and ways of being that are ...
Views: 8861 - Incremental Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from John SteelyFor someone who has had little success or achievement in their life, developing a strong level of self-confidence can be a significant challenge. It is a major leap of faith to believe in oneself to the depth necessary to develop a feeling of self-assurance in all aspects of your life. For ...
Views: 1371 - Toddlerhood and Sowing the First Seeds of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Samantha WhiteThe toddler stage can be a very trying time for parents. Our toddlers are becoming their own person, separate from us and on this journey of self-discovery all kinds of both wonderful and challenging changes are happening before our eyes. Toddlers can be exasperating and unpredictable, draining ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Things You Can Improve On - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Pol BishopEach of us has a set of things we excel at and another, larger set at which we suck. And while we tend to linger on the things we're bad at, we neglect the fact that we can greatly improve them, if we would only stop whining and saying that we can do it later. Let's show a few quick statistics - ...
Views: 1472 - How to have a great day! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Serena PykeHello to you! Have you been setting and achieving your goals? You have? Great. That is a super way to have a great day. Tell me about your achievements via email to: serena (at) serenapyke.com I would love to share them in my next blog! So, let me begin: How to have a great day! How about I ...
Views: 1168 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Let Others Walk All Over Them? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo walk all over a carpet or some kind of tiled floor would be normal. This is because the floor has no feelings and very few wants and needs for example. If the floor was used too much it may wear out; so it will need to be cleaned at certain times and it might even need to be replaced after a ...
Views: 3976 - Personal Development Training – How To Influence People - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou probably have seen other people influence their way to getting what they want. Do you want to be like them? Check out this personal development training that I have for you today. I believe you will be shocked at some of the things you will learn here. Before I continue, I need to mention ...
Views: 2672(1 vote) - A Healthy Way to Breakthrough Self-Limiting Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Linda HamptonThe truth is if you knew what you thought about all day it could shock you. You may not even realize what you’re thinking negative thoughts all day. Undesirable thoughts slowed down your efforts to live, learn, and grow. Personal beliefs about yourself and your life matter more than you realize. ...
Views: 1513 - Happiness And Success Guide For Young Men - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Ashton RobsonSuccess and happiness are two things that are not easily obtainable in today's cutting throat competitive world. Young men are in a rush to make their career and earn more money in order to enjoy a luxurious life. As a result, happiness is missing somewhere from their lives, which is affecting ...
Views: 887 - Behaviour: Do We Teach People How To Treat Us? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperHow we respond to others and how others respond to us can appear to be random and without reason at times. And at others times, it can be patently obvious as to why we have behaved as we have towards another or why they behaved as they have towards us. But whether one is aware of their ...
Views: 1914 - Self Realisation: Why Do Some People Always Look Outside For Answers? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time that is often described as the information age. And this is largely due to the internet and how this has made information so easy to access. What was only available to a certain class of people or what could only be known trough travelling to certain parts of the world for ...
Views: 2424 - Clarifying the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from John SteelyMany people are hesitant to act confidently for fear of being perceived as arrogant. But confidence is needed in achieving goals and reaching success. This fear, then, holds many people back from reaching the results they desire and deserve. By understanding the difference better, a person ...
Views: 1565 - Gain Confidence by Overcoming Perfectionism - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from John SteelyConfidence is built on the acceptance of yourself and your abilities. Perfectionism is the belief that you should do nothing if it is not done perfectly. So perfectionism is one of the stronger enemies of confidence. If you are going to develop your confidence, you need to suppress any ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence: Mind Has Heart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Valencia RayEmotional intelligence helps us to be smarter about our emotion. Emotion is a part of our mind-body connection. It is another expression of our intelligence. Feelings are the effect of our emotional perception. They add color to our lives. I say "perception" because how we look at a situation ...
Views: 969 - Nice Guys: Why Are Some Men 'Nice Guys'? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the modern day descriptions of men, there are two that are often mentioned. One is the bad boy and the other is the nice guy. And while on paper and in person these men can come across as being radically different, in many ways, they are simply two sides of the same coin. ...
Views: 1910 - ***Five ways to eliminate fear - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberHow do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started: 1) Understand what fear is First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - Just Getting Started With Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from John SteelyWe all want to be confident: confident in our work, confident in our thinking, confident in our relationships. We feel that we are lacking in confidence, sometimes to the point of fearfulness. We hold ourselves back, telling ourselves that we will move forward when we are more confident. But ...
Views: 1093 - The Shame of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Daryl WoodHidden in private spaces all over North America women are crying softly to themselves. They are fierce women who have risen above many challenges to succeed in this world. They courageously lead corporations, trade stocks, build empires and create sweeping changes in third world countries. They ...
Views: 1131 - How To Make The Next 12 Months Your Best Year Yet - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Paul WoodwardIf you want to make the next 12 months your best year yet then you need to do something different to what you are doing now. It’s is all about taking action. Attitude is everything. Have the best attitude. Change a rotten one and you’ll have the best year ever. Creating the best year yet is ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - Looking Good: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Looking Good? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne doesn’t have to look very far to see how obsessed people have become with looking good in the western world. And this is not limited to one gender; both men and women are involved in this. For a woman it could relate to: the kinds of clothes they wear, make-up, body shape, hair style, ...
Views: 2354 - Did you always think you'd be somewhere else by now? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackThose of you who have been following me for a while know how important I feel having a clear vision and goals that motivate you are. Sometimes, though, we may have the most beautiful vision – with a timeline to match – and just don’t seem to be getting there. If you would have asked me 10 ...
Views: 1017 - Why playing the comparison game is a sure-fire way to disappointment - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever looked at other people and found yourself feeling like you’ve fallen short? Whether it’s comparisons to business or career success, personal fulfillment or relationships, we might find ourselves looking at what other people have achieved and feel that what we’ve done is ...
Views: 1007 - Have you ever had one of those days? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever had one of those days where you’re halfway through it and you think it might be best for all involved if you just go back to bed and throw the covers over your head? You know, the kind of day when the words just aren’t flowing, the brain just won’t really focus, yet you have to ...
Views: 984 - Top 7 Ways To Gain More Confidence In Yourself (These Actually Work!) - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Ricky O' SheaWhy is self confidence so important? Having self confidence can mean the difference between success and failure. When you are confident, you spend less time fretting over "what ifs" and spend more time taking action. And as you know, taking action is what leads to tangible results. The ...
Views: 1015 - The Way of Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Amr AbbasConfidence may be one of the most intimidating characteristics that anyone could have. Your confidence reflects on your foes as it does on your friends. Once you show that you can do something and show your capability of doing it without hesitation, people around you begin to form an idea around ...
Views: 817 - Misconception: The Strongest Tool on Earth - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Amr AbbasMisconception can be the method in which you would fool someone into believing that something based on a lie is the truth, and it can be used in the other way around. Art is one of the most well-known methods to spread ideas, but not through telling the truth. Art and literature use lies to ...
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