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Views: 18954 - Are Christians Just Forgiven If They Confess? OR Do They Have God's Diplomatic Immunity From Sin? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Roger HimesMost Christians go to bed every night with I John 1:9 on their minds: "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (KJV). It's a beautiful passage except for this: it makes SIN-focused. As I say in another of these in ...
Views: 856 - Self-Esteem Improvement Tips - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Allison LloydsSelf-esteem can be a confusing term…and I often work with my clients to carefully boil down what it means to them. Self-esteem simply means accepting and appreciating yourself for who you are…faults and all! Individuals with a healthy self-esteem are able to feel good about themselves for who ...
Views: 1009 - ***Are You Too Hard on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickAre you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’ Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ...
Views: 7865(6 votes) - ***Do You Cause Your Own Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickThere are plenty of aggravations these days that are out of your control. The effects of the economy, and other people’s flaws are obvious examples. But for many of the problems that eat up your time and energy, you may have a hand in causing them yourself. This is not blame, this is good ...
Views: 4599(2 votes) - ***Do you Need a Mental Diet? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickYou know not to think the obvious kinds of negative thoughts. Thoughts like “I am not as smart as my counterparts” or “I can’t…” Those are easily identified as thoughts to remove from your mental diet. Here are 3 other kinds of ‘empty calories’ thoughts. Cut them out immediately! 1. ...
Views: 4120(2 votes) - 6 Tips for Gaining Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachBecoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So what do you do when your confidence takes a hit? Follow these 6 tips for gaining confidence. 1. ...
Views: 1433 - Waiting for the No-Talent Police: Finally a Name for the Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Valerie YoungI’ll never forget the day I first learned about the so-called Impostor Syndrome. It was 1983. A chronic procrastinator, I was in my fourth year of a doctoral program. Like a lot of graduate students, my status was what was commonly referred to as “A-B-D,” meaning I’d completed “all but the ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - How Emotional Development and Self Esteem Are Linked And What It Means To You - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Chris D'CruzEmotional development and self esteem go together. Everybody once in a while feels inferior and needs encouragement from time to time. Lack of self-esteem begins in the mind and occasionally weighs down our well being. It is usually not easy to tell when low self esteem sets in. Being able to ...
Views: 588 - ***What’s the difference between change and transformation? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Morty LefkoeIf you’re reading this article here you probably are interested in transformation. But I suspect that what you mean by transformation is very different from what others mean by the same word. I’m a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of “transformational” leaders, and ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Feeling Trapped - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Beth DargisPart of the reason people don’t get the simpler lives they want, is that they feel trapped in their current life. Stifled by obligations, responsibilities and other people’s expectations. It seems that the way life is right now, is the way it always is. Too often it only feels like you are ...
Views: 1183 - Self confidence improvment tips - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanEveryone wants to become more confident but for some reason most people waste their efforts in incorrect directions and as a result they never manage to increase their self confidence levels. The main difference between those who manage to build self confidence and those who waste their time ...
Views: 1226 - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…… - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Laura PutmanDo you stand in front of the mirror, look at yourself, and say, I love you to yourself? What do you see? We’re born with self-esteem it just doesn’t magically disappear. If you have a negative opinion of yourself and cannot recognize the beautiful soul inside of your physical body, or feel ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Don't Let Beliefs Hold You Back - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Lauren StillHave you ever looked at someone else and wondered "how in the world did she ever pull THAT off?" Maybe it was getting a big raise when company finances were tight, or creating a brand new, exciting position for herself, or even breaking the "rules" of how things are "supposed" to work? How DID ...
Views: 881 - Don't Let Fears Stop You - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Lauren StillWhat stops you from living an audaciously brilliant life? Fears can be a powerful force holding you back from what you desire. Fears come from a place deep within us that at one stage in our evolution kept us alive. At the dawn of humankind, fear of change and the unknown kept us from ...
Views: 787 - Sweet Intoxicating Fragrance of Global Social Change: Esoteric Educational Psychology - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Paula Andrea Pyle, MAEsoteric Educational Psychology: Emission of Cosmic Pheromones Not all things can be explained even with the most advanced technology and scientific procedures, but with enough time, research, experience and esoteric wisdom we will see more than we see now. In this rapidly changing society, ...
Views: 1351(4 votes) - Duh? Winning!: Why People Like To Win - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Troy BasshamHow could we ever forget the infamous phrase coined by Charlie Sheen? But more importantly, why was Sheen trying so hard to convince us that he was actually winning, in spite of his obviously poor situation? It’s simple. We will always like winners. But, why is winning so important to us? I can ...
Views: 6942 - Self-Empowerment Coaching Can Take You To New Levels - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Marion LicchielloWhat does it take to be a great coach? In my eyes a great coach is someone who is in integrity; in other words, someone who walks the walk and talks the talk. That doesn't mean they are perfect; no one is. I feel the more experiences a coach has had in their life, a better coach they will be. ...
Views: 1101 - Success is an inside job - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckYour self-esteem is critical to your success. It can be hard to identify what exactly healthy self-esteem is. The signs of an unhealthy self-esteem are usually obvious. Someone who cuts themselves down a lot and is always afraid to make big decisions or use their talents doesn't have ...
Views: 1109 - Why your self esteem is so important for your success…. - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanFor people with a low self-esteem, improving your self esteem must become a pre-requisite for your journey to success. That does not mean that you cannot start your journey but in parallel, also work on improving your self-esteem. So how is our self-esteem formed? It is formed from birth, all ...
Views: 8494(1 vote) - It's Impossible to Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Madonna RobinsonIt’s impossible to build self confidence without first raising self esteem. Trying to build self confidence over the top of low self esteem is like trying to build a house on sand. It’s impossible. The foundations are not stable enough. There are so many self confidence programs, books, ...
Views: 2154 - Self Doubt – The Cancer of Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSelf doubt is much like the killer disease in that it can actually kill any chances of you becoming successful! It almost doesn't matter what level of skills you may have if you lack confidence for any reason your own efforts will likely be counterproductive keeping you from your goals! Our ...
Views: 1296 - How Frustration Threatens the Internet Marketer - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe internet marketer will encounter many obstacles when working online but none no more formidable than frustration! When building your business maintaining a positive attitude is a necessity because when faced with challenges your mindset can not afford to be infected with self doubt! Doubting ...
Views: 853 - Need A Power Boost? 10 Useful Tips to Improve Your Self Confidence! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Rhod JonesImprove your self confidence and you will dramatically improve your life. Improve Your Self Confidence It’s the key to unlocking the door to achieving more and more success Do you need a power boost that will catapult your success onto a different level? Acting confident and being ...
Views: 695 - Overcoming 3 Common Sources of Self Doubt - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSelf doubt can be a dream killer that keeps you from becoming successful at whatever you may pursue! This feeling can give you a total lack of confidence making it very difficult or even impossible to focus your efforts and maximize your own potential! In many cases people are so frozen by their ...
Views: 1077 - Environment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from John Davis“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success - or are they holding you back?” ~ W. Clement Stone When not being the ...
Views: 978 - A Love Note to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanI started writing a post about organization. And in it I talked about how in my ideal life everything flowed beautifully and life was magical. And then I started talking about my actual life and how things truly weren’t running as seamlessly as I would like them to. I talked about the endless ...
Views: 1458 - Escape To Freedom…Solve Presentation Worries…Enjoy Your Weekend - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLast minute presentation…about to wreck your weekend? If your boss just called you in and told you about a Monday morning urgent pitch, you know the sinking feeling. What can you do? Friday afternoon. You should be heading home for a relaxing weekend with your honey. Dream on. Instead of ...
Views: 1956 - How to be confident - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanEveryday millions of people try to become more confident by acquiring fame, power, money and popularity but in the end most of them never make any progress and end up feeling the same. Most of those people were told to repeat affirmations, think positively or to believe in themselves but in the ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Finding Your Way to Self-Love - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Rob BrooklerIt's the puzzle we all face as we go about healing and restoring a wounded self-esteem. We want to value and love ourselves more completely. We certainly know the anguish when those old feelings of worthlessness creep in. We even know the areas where we're most "sensitive" and self-critical. But ...
Views: 2213(11 votes) - Energy Vampires: What Is An Energy Vampire? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘Energy Vampire’ can conjure up all kinds of associations and meanings. What Does Energy Vampire Mean? The question is: What does the term Energy Vampire mean? The logical answer would be to describe someone that causes another to feel emotionally and mentally drained and ...
Views: 2747 - Escape Selling Frustration—Use The SIMPLE Cure - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanNew to sales presenting? If you’re feeling nervous, uncertain or fuzzy about how to do it well…here’s a fast track cure. In sales presentation training, experts advise new sellers with a barrage of techniques, tips and pointers. The only problem? It’s an awful lot to learn all at once. If ...
Views: 1288 - Escape Frustration: Finding The Best Whiteboard Skills Training - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhiteboard skills are the darling of today’s top sellers. If you’re looking to boost your skills in selling with whiteboards, it pays to know what to avoid…and what to look for. Find out here. Training in whiteboard interaction and selling is more rare than you might think. Here’s why: a lot ...
Views: 1892 - Confidence and Competence - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jerry StockingI used to sell real estate limited partnerships. I had no idea what I was doing. The first thing I did when I got the job was walked up to the number one sales guy in the office and said, “Watch my tracks.” Then I went home figuring I had set up the game. The next day I discovered that he, ...
Views: 4751 - Getting to Know You: A Necessary Requirement - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Personality. I’ve known Tony for quite a while. He’s going through a rough time now, divorcing for the third time. He doesn’t really understand why his marriages fail. Two reasons: (1) he doesn’t know himself deeply. That means he always reacts to people instead of ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - I Love Warren Buffett! And Bill Gates! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainNo, not because they’re both hugely rich but because they both remind me of my Uncle Johnny. And by that, I mean they live by clear, positive beliefs and they each know exactly what their values are. So, what are their beliefs and values that I like so much? I’ve just watched an ...
Views: 2131 - Bullying Still on the Rise, Studies Show - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Olga VladiThe US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999. “Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie Ann Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which ...
Views: 1336 - ***What do you want a lot of that will hurt you when you get it? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Morty LefkoeWhat do you desperately desire, that the more you get, the harder it will be to achieve your goals in life? Answers. Let me explain. It seems that nothing would make most of us happier than getting the answer to our questions, such as how to improve our relationships, how to make more ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - The Essentials Of Confidence For Network Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Sharon ProsperityCultivate Your Network Marketing Business With Self-Confidence There are many aspects of life that could cause weak confidence and subsequently fail in network marketing. I have talked to a great number of people personally who experienced some form of tramatic situation in their life ...
Views: 923 - The Beauty and the Beast - Which Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Claire MaguireThe art of saying I love me. An easy task right? To stand and say I love me, I’m fabulous, I’m the best. And yet… We appear to want to claim the title beast. It sits better in our psyche. To draw attention to that which we don’t like. Why? For a fear of people contradicting us, ...
Views: 825 - 4 Ways To Develop Your Strengths For Better Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierWhile some people have a firm grasp on their unique talents and abilities others have yet to discover them, let alone begin developing them and this can be damaging to self-esteem. When you don’t know what you’re good at or believe that you truly don’t have any talents at all your self-esteem ...
Views: 1120 - 7 Tips for a Healthy Self-Esteem and a Happier Life - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierWhen you have low self-esteem, you are short changing yourself and your ability to strive to be the best that you can be. Having a healthy self-esteem is necessary for living a life full of happiness and confidence. What you think about yourself, both good and bad, has implications on your ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - How to have faith in yourself - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanWe all know that one of the essential ingredients required for success believing in ourselves. After all the road of success is full of criticism, rejections and down times and if you didn’t have enough faith in yourself you might not be able to continue to the end. While this fact is known ...
Views: 3072 - Controlling Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperControlling behaviour is surely one of the more common ‘negative’ behaviours in the world today. And if one was to reflect upon human history they would find that this kind of behaviour is neither new nor different to the behaviour of the past. The severity of this behaviour varies - from ...
Views: 15858 - Self Love: The Journey Through Which All Other Journeys Are Realized. - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Teal ScottThere is a wholeness that calls to all people, we are born with its song ringing in our ears and yet we come to know it, first by its absence. For most people, the time comes in adulthood when the emptiness within us grows so large it can not be filled externally. And running from fears becomes ...
Views: 1769 - Please leave a message - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Barbara EdieOnce while Mahatma Gandhi’s train was pulling slowly out of the station, a reporter ran up to his compartment window. "Do you have a message I can take back to my people?" he asked. It was Gandhi’s day of silence, respite from his demanding speaking schedule, so he didn’t reply. Instead, he ...
Views: 980 - Surround Yourself with the Right People - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI ran into some old friends last weekend, and immediately I felt a new sense of energy – catching my ‘second wind’ after a rather tiring morning. I think this happened for two reasons: one, simply because I was happy to see them, and two, because they’re very successful. I won’t get into the ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Seeking Happiness? – Learn to Love Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierIn order to experience happiness and contentment you must learn to show yourself love. Maintaining balance of your mind, body and soul and nurturing each of these is an integral part of providing yourself the love you need. One thing to understand is that you do have the ability to love ...
Views: 1018 - How to Gain Confidence and Squash Self-Doubt for Good - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierWhen you let your mind wander and begin thinking about your dreams, does self-doubt creep in and clobber those hopes and desires? Do you wish you could gain confidence and go after what you really want in life? There are strategies that you can learn to help you gain confidence to pursue what ...
Views: 1892 - Why we should Celebrate Life's Occasional Failures - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Marquita HeraldHow many of us succeed the first time we try something? I’m guessing probably not many. But how often do we talk about what we learn from failure, how we would do things differently, and what others could do to avoid making the same mistakes as us? I would guess not often. The fact is most ...
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