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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- Practice Being Kind to You - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Abigail SteidleyIt can definitely be a learning curve to practice self-kindness, so this week I’d like to talk about step two: actively creating self-kindness in your mind. Once you start recognizing when you are beating yourself up or judging yourself, you have opened the window to do something different ...
Views: 1114 - Perfection: Are We Perfect As We Are? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI recently had a dream and in that dream there was a situation where I paid 60 pounds for this diamond shaped stone. I was then told how it would be worth more if I got it valued. So once I had bought it I went to a jeweller to see if it was actually worth more or if I had just been taken for a ...
Views: 2026 - 15 Questions to Boost Your Confidence into Action Today! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Saskia RoellHave you ever had a great idea, but you stopped before you even started? Maybe you thought you weren’t good enough, or that it was never going to work out, or that you didn’t have the means to do it, or you feared that everybody would think you were crazy? Or you wished you were ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - The Stories We Tell Ourselves - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Marquita HeraldThe most important story you will ever tell about yourself is the story you tell to yourself. ~Jim Loeh, The Power of Story Whether you realize it or not, you are a master storyteller. You tell stories that explain where you’ve been and where you’re going, who you are and who you are becoming ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Stop Giving - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioWhy are you giving? Truly ask yourself this question. Are you giving to get? Are you giving to make yourself "feel better?" Are you giving because it is your Divine nature? There isn't a right or wrong answer here. There is an answer that will create a more conscious, sustainable and powerful ...
Views: 1270 - Taking Care of Ourselves - Why Don’t We Do It? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Self-Esteem. As Lily and I talked she told me about a situation at work. She’s a data entry person and is now eligible for the company’s health insurance. Her boss promised that the insurance information would be available two weeks ago but no one had gotten ...
Views: 1922 - Personal Image and Appearance - Creating the New and Successful You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiIn 2008, I researched the effect my appearance had on how people view me and how they treat me. I recognized the impact the appearance can have on anyone’s daily life, and I wanted to figure out ways to improve it. The reality is people judge you in the first few seconds of meeting you. If ...
Views: 5106(2 votes) - Transforming Your Life Through Personal Growth and Development - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartAsk any human being if they could have more in their life, and they would most often answer “yes.” The real question then becomes, what does “more” mean? To many, it means having more money, and more freedom with their time. In short, most everyone desires to have a life of more possibility in ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Self-Love and Compassion Are Good For You – Finally Some Research! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Valencia RaySelf-love and compassion are things I have intermittently blogged about for three years now. I typically include the disclaimer that I’m not referring to “narcissism” or “conceit” because, believe it or not, that’s the way it is defined in some reference dictionaries! Finally, some research for ...
Views: 834 - You have the means to defeat the mind's enemies - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from rob whiteYOU HAVE THE MEANS TO DEFEAT THE MIND'S ENEMIES. I have learned that before I can defeat that which is defeating me out in the world, I must defeat that which is defeating my naturally curious and ambitious mind. I make it a daily habit to ask myself the following healthy question, "What ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - How To Build Confidence FAST! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonDo you know someone who seems to effortlessly achieve goals they set out to accomplish? And they reach those goals quickly? Their secret is simple – self-confidence. Part of healing from divorce is the quest for rebuilding of self-confidence that can erode over time in a marriage. Here are ...
Views: 1383 - Subconscious Fear of Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Dr. Daphna SlonimFear of success is as predominant as fear of failure and is one of the explanations why lots of people are not accomplishing and increasing their potential. Most of the time, the fear of success is subconscious. As such it has great power. When the enemy is obscure it can bash you in the ...
Views: 960 - It Keeps Moving - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Ron BroussardIt keeps moving... Doesn't stop and never slows down. Sometimes you'll say it flies. It goes by pretty quickly. It's time And it doesn't wait. Time doesn't wait for you to get started. You want to make changes... you have to start now. Stop putting things off, time is running out. If ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - I don't belong... - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Chantal OuelletteA day of January I chose to accompany 60 some high school students to a ballet presentation on violence against women. We had to walk for 40 minutes to get to the theatre and my uneasiness about being there grew by the minute. The feeling that I did not belong was slowly overtaking me in its ...
Views: 1037 - Why Being and Feeling Authentic Can Be Challenging Especially These Days - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMark Twain said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Whatever you pursue in your outer life will never fill the inner void created by feeling inauthentic; you have to fill it yourself, and first. “Sam” was so distressed and confused that he’d pretty much shut down; ...
Views: 2272(2 votes) - Treatment for low self-esteem - Often misunderstood by the professional community - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenOvercoming low self-esteem is probably one of the most misunderstood problem of the professional community, meaning psychotherapists, counselors, or coaches. The full dimension of low self-esteem does not seem to be generally understood. Often clients reported that they saw several therapists ...
Views: 979 - What is your "Creed For Life"? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kyle PertuisI am well aware of the flack I am going to catch from the Tarheel Faithful but I also know that when greatness exists they all have a deep appreciation. Yes I am a loyal Tarheel Fan (and yes I have and will continue to write about Dean) however in the midst of an internet search I began ...
Views: 807 - The Year Ahead: Looking at 2012 Using Western & Vedic Astrological Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Ron ArcherHave you ever been lost? Did you wish you had a map or GPS available? Maps and GPS are pretty cool. They get us from point A to point B. They place us high above the earth and give us perspective. And maps can show alternate routes, points of interest, and the terrain we’re likely to ...
Views: 1678 - The Wordallogic - Lie Lovers; Why the Truth Really Hurts! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordLie Lovers - The Real Reason Why the Truth Hurts! By Aleasa M. Word How many times do we hear people touting the phrase “the truth hurts?” We know it does, but it continues to pain us and we can’t seem to find a way to fix that. I often wonder if there was a magic pill people could take so ...
Views: 1460 - When It's Down To You, Get A Shovel (Part II) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Ellzie WareIn the first article in this series, "When it’s Down To You, Get a Shovel (Part I)", we examined the shovel, metaphorically, to represent the necessity of handling negative situations in a certain way. When we think of a shovel, we immediately think of burying something. Low self-esteem will ...
Views: 1292 - When It's Down To You, Get A Shovel (Part I) - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Ellzie WareThere are certain attitudes that you must learn and possess in order that you may appreciate self-confidence, happiness and success. You must learn the correct attitude to overcome the past, embrace the present, and plan for the future. Failure to possess any one of these concepts could lead ...
Views: 1092 - How to deal with criticism and humilation - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenThe disrespectful remarks of other people - slights, criticism, or humiliations - can hurt us very much. Sometimes it hurts so much that we want to take revenge to restore our wounded self-esteem. Why is it possible that criticism and humiliation are able to harm us? The answer can be found in ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - Choose The Right Trampoline For Your Backyard - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Kevin HallThere are many factors to consider when purchasing a trampoline or trampoline replacement parts. These factors are vital in determining the lifespan and quality of a trampoline. Consumers who are familiar with ways to determine quality when purchasing trampolines or trampoline parts are more ...
Views: 1721 - Simple Ways to Have Confident Body Language - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Rhod JonesActions, like those made by one with confident body language, speak louder than words. And when people say “action”, they mean more than just hand gestures or nodding of heads or showing a facial expression. When people say “action speaks louder than words”, it often means communicating ...
Views: 844 - Learning To Cope With Insecurities - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Adam BenedettoIf you are insecure, know that you can change this by letting yourself see your self-worth. You do not need to continue on in this life as less, for that is what insecurity does to you. It takes away a part of you and throws it away. When we choose not to claim all of ourselves and see who we ...
Views: 875 - Improving Self-Esteem With Positive Affirmations And Therapeutic Relaxation Music - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dr Harry HenshawPositive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our ...
Views: 2461 - How important is General Knowledge for us? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Radhika SinhaSo much is taking place around us every moment. We are so involved in our own lives, that there is hardly any time to look around and see what is happening. However, it is very important to do so, especially now when the entire world is so closely connected due to globalization. There are so ...
Views: 961 - The Foundation for Great Self-Esteem (Self Esteem Series: 2) - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Ayodeji MajekodunmiFew things have as much impact on a person’s self-esteem as the subject of this essay does. Among the many factors that affect self-esteem, this is the most fundamental. What is the foundation for Great Self-esteem? The foundation for great self-esteem is The Source. The Source of an ...
Views: 628 - The Courage to Stare Down Fear - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Valencia RayThe courage to stare down fear requires more than meets the eye. In fact, if you keep your focus and attention on what scares you, you will feel more afraid. Yet, you will need to face your fear, name your fear, and then tap into your spiritual power of courage. Courage is not of the head; it’s ...
Views: 1087 - Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonFeeling fear whenever you are thrusting yourself outside your comfort zone is a natural response. The challenge is to know when fear is justified and a reason to stop or when fear is just a normal part of the success journey and an opportunity for you to use the fear to sharpen your senses, ...
Views: 1567 - The Importance Of Building Self-Confidence Among Children - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from manisha paullOnce there was a rich man in a town who was the owner of several business organizations. But suddenly his business started facing grave trouble due to recession. This sudden crash in his economical status led him to borrow more debt from the market to secure his business, but unfortunately this ...
Views: 571 - Make A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Noelle NelsonYou know your usual litany of New Year’s resolutions: “This year I’m gonna lose 5 – 10 -50 pounds. This year I swear I’ll get to the gym at least twice a week. This year I absolutely positively will not spend past my credit limit. This year I swear I’ll never have another ginger Martini (given ...
Views: 1449 - Inspire Young School Children To Do Their Best In The Classroom - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kathy SmithInspirational exercises tend to be received well from your young school children with the aid of a notable inspirational teachers and tutors. Educational centers have known the strength of inspirational events as a way to raise well-being and work productivity for a very long time. In fact, ...
Views: 1524 - Five Ways to Avoid 'Overwhelm' - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickIf you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed. And if you have ADHD you probably struggle more than most. Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we feel we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We fall behind and we are constantly trying to catch up and keep ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - How to Boost Your Self-Confidence After Your Divorce by Acting the Part - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Diane AdkinsIf you want to make friends or even attract a new partner after your divorce, first you have to learn to love yourself. Everyone's attracted to confident people, but how do you make your self-confidence and self-esteem grow? This is especially difficult if you've experienced a divorce. It is ...
Views: 2633 - The Problem with Just Being Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Andrew HunterIf you’ve ever nervously talked to a friend before going on a date before, or had to muster up the courage to tell someone something important, you’ve probably heard the old saying “just be yourself” plenty of times. But what if you’re shy or just naturally anxious? Well, in some ways this ...
Views: 1007 - Make a Commitment to Being Confident - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Graham StoneyWhen we lack confidence, we often shy away from making commitments. We hold out for a better offer, we worry that we may be committing to the wrong thing, and we fear the consequences of making a bad choice. We don't trust our intuition, worry about getting it wrong, and are afraid of missing ...
Views: 1366 - Smart Women And The 5 Fundamental Questions for Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffI'm finding that many women entrepreneurs are reflecting on their year and a question that seems to be on the minds of many is: "What are tools and strategies I need for my business to take a big leap in the New Year?" As I reflect on this question, I realize the answer is two-fold. If you are ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Want to Stop Doubting Yourself And Become More Confident? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierIt’s not unusual to feel inadequate and incompetent from time to time. It’s when you feel like that more often than not, that it can become damaging and even paralyzing. When you find yourself constantly putting yourself down, it can prevent you from thriving in your life. You become ...
Views: 1973 - Personal Beliefs Necessary For Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainYou probably already know that self-confidence (self-esteem) is necessary to feel happiness inside and to achieve success out in the world. So, increasing our awareness of ourselves is pretty important as we do our life journey. Let’s get acquainted with how a self-confident person thinks. ...
Views: 1405 - Our Story: What Roles Are We Playing In Our Story? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOur story is all that we have experienced up until his point, all that we are experiencing at this moment and all that we will experience in the future. And part of what makes up our story is the roles that we play. However, these are roles that might not even seem like roles, they can appear ...
Views: 1760 - There is just no need to worry about low self esteem - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaPeople often think in a negative manner and they just don’t know the actual reason behind it. They probably believe that this is due to lower self confidence though there are a few other aspects as well which should also be included in their considerations. Self esteem is an essential ...
Views: 777 - How to improve self esteem with superb affirmations - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaPeople usually get themselves in severe life complications and they just can’t get out of those complications due to several reasons. Their thinking and the ability to think is one of the major reasons behind it and if one is not thinking properly then it will be really hard for him to attain ...
Views: 811 - How to build self esteem with ease - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaHow to improve self esteem is a question which is regularly asked from psychologists though one may not be able to get appropriate answer to this question unless he is fully aware of its consequences. There are numbers of people all around the world who think that self confidence and self esteem ...
Views: 803 - How To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaFriends and family may come and go, but you're stuck with yourself your whole life! That's why it is so important to love yourself. Do the best that you can to live a life without regrets, follow your dreams, appreciate the good qualities you see in yourself, and never wish you were someone ...
Views: 1282 - Ways To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaWhen it comes to loving yourself, having a good self image is vital. While the physical body is not the source of your identity, it does play a role in how you interact with the world. Your feelings about your body can help or hinder your quest to love yourself better. Eat Healthy. When ...
Views: 992 - Increase Self confidence by exercises - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaEveryone agrees that self-confidence is extremely valuable and even indispensable when it comes to growing your career and living a contented life. However, sometimes advice about increasing self-confidence can seem vague or difficult to put into practice. If you're tired of struggling on your ...
Views: 1099 - Tips on how to love yourself - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Laura SilvaIf you don't love and respect yourself, it's a sure bet that no one else will. Fortunately, with dedication and plenty of soul-searching, you can learn how to love yourself. Once you do this, you will see that love attracts love. By becoming a more positive, content individual, you will ...
Views: 1059 - Get acquainted on how to have self-confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Laura SilvaMany people are interested in knowing how to have self-confidence, but less people know that self-confidence has a direct connection with your belief. A belief that you possess what it actually takes to accomplish your life or whatever you mind is set to. The higher is your perception and belief ...
Views: 1004 - Hypnosis for Confidence: The Power of Hypnosis in Confidence-Building - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Rhod JonesHOW TO BOOST CONFIDENCE Confidence, like most states of being, depends on your state of mind, and not on your state of emotion. Confidence comes from the belief that you are sufficiently capable of performing the task at hand. It arises from proficiency as well as the inner belief in ...
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