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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- ***What should I do to get what I want? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Morty LefkoeIn this post I will answer a question I hear frequently in various forms: What should I do to get what I want? To begin with, there is no single “right” way to accomplish anything. What works for some people, won’t necessarily work for others. And what is effective today, won’t ...
Views: 1394 - Change the 3 Bad Habits Guaranteed to Corrode Your Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Lynn Kennedy BaxterWhat is more wonderful that feeling confident? You are calm and centered, sure of yourself without being arrogant. You can accomplish your goals and dreams without being hampered by fear and anxiety. You may be sabotaging your self-confidence without even realizing it, if you are guilty of ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - 5 Daily Do-ables to Build Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Lynn Kennedy BaxterYour confidence level needs to be replenished daily as Mia Hamm of the US Women’s Soccer Team said, “Confidence takes constant nurturing. Like a bed, it must be remade every day.” There will always be situations, events and people who erode your confidence, because you are hard wired ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - Perfectionism and self confidence - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanPerfectionism is the belief that a person lives in a perfect world and based on this belief he expects everything to go perfectly in his life. A perfectionist might expect: • That he should never make mistakes • That everyone should love him • That he should always get straight ...
Views: 2161 - W.O.A. - Woman Of Action! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostI picked up my favorite “Haute Couture” Magazine! The headlines read news from the fashion world and buzz from New York, Los Angeles, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks. I am always inspired by the runway and the fashion show that I went to in Los Angeles last weekend was no exception. Now, before ...
Views: 1630 - How to Become an Extrovert: 5 Tips for Being More Sociable with People - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Byron Van PeltLearning how to become an extrovert can be a daunting task. And if you're anything like me, just being told to "get off the couch" and "get out more" doesn't quite seem to cut it. So I'm here to offer some tips and strategies you can implement into your life immediately to get some more ...
Views: 5930(2 votes) - Feel Better About You - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyConfidence. Self-worth. Who doesn’t want those things? Yet, they can be oh so elusive. I’m in the middle of creating all kinds of new material to help others gain confidence, because I know what it feels like to not like myself, or to like myself and still not feel totally confident. So ...
Views: 1037 - The Internet And How It Connects People Looking For Love - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Jeanette VillarealGone are the days when pen and paper correspondence (which took months to arrive), newspaper ads, and expensive telephone calls were used by men and women to meet new friends or maintain long distance relationships. Thanks to the World Wide Web for providing a lightning fast medium of ...
Views: 674 - Boosting Your Self-Esteem During The Hard Times - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairIt's already extremely trying to get your self-esteem boosted during the normal times, but what do you do when you are going through the hard times? How can you make yourself feel better in your self-esteem? When life happens, such as the loss of jobs, loss of relationships, or illness, you ...
Views: 1093 - How To Believe In Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you look at the very core of who you are and ask yourself why you believe you are worth less, what do you hear? What put this in your thoughts originally, and why is it there? For the doubt stems from somewhere, you didn't always believe less of yourself. At one point you created this ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Self-Acceptance and Freedom to Be Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Krystal KuehnTo find the good life you must become yourself. ~ Dr. Bill Jackson We all want to be liked by others. We want to be accepted for who we are, and we want to feel free to be our genuine selves around them. But sometimes we feel pressured to live up to a certain image or expectation of what we ...
Views: 2343 - 5 Steps to Making Your Own Magic In A Down Economy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Judy WidenerA commenter on my blog recently wrote: With my partner's layoff and my salary reductions at work, our household income is down 80%! I feel like I'm getting no where at work, and my remaining income after expenses is now supporting my partners start up business and her share of our bills....How ...
Views: 1252 - Working hard at relaxing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusI’m not dead. At least when I wrote that; I wasn’t. Being the intelligent reader of this column, you put two and two together and surmised that in a flash. Hopefully, as you read this, I am still in the not-dead state of being — and shall remain so for decades yet to come. Having proven ...
Views: 1027 - 3 ways to overcome inferiority - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanAfter knowing where inferiority come from you might have already guessed what should be done in order for you to get over it. If inferiority developed because of failing to deal with life challenges then learning how to deal with them and to build trust in your abilities will set you free from ...
Views: 1863 - The Heart: Is It More Than A Muscle? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis article will look at the different aspects of the heart; this will include empathy, emotions and feelings. I will also explain my current understanding of what leads to an absence of empathy and an ability to feel. Inspiration I was also inspired to write this after seeing the Alfa ...
Views: 2063 - 2 Tips that can make you more confident - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanWhy do some people feel bad when they gain weight while others appear not to care about that? Of course everybody cares about his appearance to a certain extent but what determines your emotional response to your weight changes are your beliefs. If a girl believed that she is very slim then ...
Views: 1751 - MATCHING PERSONALITY WITH CAREER CHOICE - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Mark IraborMany young people know exactly the type of job they want in future, but only few of them think about their choice. Others are not too sure. However, what must be considered first is the personality and interest assessment which can help in the career choice. Research has shown that an average ...
Views: 1044 - How to care for your guitar - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jordan StevensYou've picked out your favorite guitar from the shop. You've brought it home and given it a name. We all have names for our guitars, right? Now you want to learn how to keep your baby in good condition forever. Think of your guitar like white wine, conditioned properly it'll taste better in ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Transforming Your Inner Critic Into Your Best Friend - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Val LoganYour Inner Critic Holds the Secret to Your Success Inner Critic Mastery as Revealed in the Scheherazad Story Do you really want to know the secret of your success? I will tell you a secret about yourself that you may not have realized. If only I had known this secret myself when I first ...
Views: 1293 - TIPS TO IMPRESS A JOB INTERVIEWER - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Mark IraborThe first step on the journey to a new job is getting the application. The most important statement a person will ever make in the starting process of getting a job, is asking the correct question when going to a place of employment. When there, only ask for an employment application, do not ...
Views: 793 - How important self confidene is - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanYou might believe that you are aware of the importance of self confidence but actually self confidence has an effect on some aspects of your life that you might have never though of, for example: - Depression happens because of the combination of genetics and changes in the external ...
Views: 1454 - Advice for Women: Ways to Maintain a Healthy Self Image - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkThere's a secret fear many women embrace: they will never be good enough. No matter how hard they try, to stay fit, lose weight, lose the gray, and anything else the world sees as vital to happiness, it's tough to keep up. The psyche suffers. Or does it? Imagine a world where women 40, 50, ...
Views: 1128 - Positive Affirmations For Self-Esteem: 3 Powerful Affirmations To Boost Your Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Michael LeeUsing positive affirmations for self-esteem is a great exercise for self-development. Words always have a powerful effect on people. They can help you achieve your goals and can bring you massive success. If you're suffering from low confidence, why don't you try some of these positive ...
Views: 2112 - How to Develop Eye Contact - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Piyush BhatiaEye Contact is one of the ruling factors of any speech or presentation. This is because more than 50% of the information we all assimilate is Visual, it is absolutely critical that one acquires and develops the skill to use Eye Contact as one of the major tools in our presentation or speech, ...
Views: 1215 - How To Build More Confidence, Clarity and BOLDNESS Into Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Becky HarmonWant to build a BOLD IDENTITY? Then you are going to have to be willing to be teachable. In other words, we should never arrive knowledge-wise, well, until you ARRIVE eternally. This means, ideally we should be willing to receive correction personally and in our businesses/ministries at any ...
Views: 1973 - Your Primary Spiritual Relationship - Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Darlene LancerPopular culture is focused on attracting love, yet you’ll only be able to receive as much love as you give to yourself. You’ll deflect or guard love that doesn’t resonate with you – like a compliment you don’t believe. The opposite is also true. You’ll allow others to abuse you a bit less than ...
Views: 3565(3 votes) - Starting a Conversation When You Are Shy - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Royane RealStarting a conversation can be agonizing if you are a shy person. Many people who suffer from shyness have a hard time knowing what to talk about when they encounter someone they don’t know very well. These might be people that they work with, neighbors, and people they would like to be friends ...
Views: 1304 - Overcoming Low Self Esteem: A Lifelong Challenge? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Rhod JonesOvercoming low self esteem may seem difficult, when the truth is it is very easy. First, we need to identify the causes of low self-concept in order for us to know more about overcoming low self esteem. OVERCOMING LOW ESTEEM STARTS WITH FINDING OUT THE POSSIBLE REASONS: • Family ...
Views: 1095 - What Low Self Esteem Symptoms Do & the Magic of Curing Them - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Rhod JonesSelf esteem pertains to the way you look at yourself. In short, it can also be referred to as “self concept.” Self concept greatly affects one’s behavior and outlook in life. How would you know that you have low self esteem? A List of Low Self Esteem Symptoms: 1. Can’t express ...
Views: 563 - Why Women Need Men... - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CH...at least they think they do! If I had a nickel for every woman who asked me why she would always lose herself in her relationship with a man, I would be a rich woman. Hell, I would be a rich woman if I had a nickel for every relationship I lost myself in. Ha!…I wish that was a paying ...
Views: 1561 - "Self Pity" by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzLois tried to think of a plausible excuse to beg out of lunch with the other teachers. They were a great group of women and there was a time not long ago when she really looked forward to being with them. But, now it seemed too much to bear. Yesterday, Lois lost her patience as Marge droned ...
Views: 1411 - The Power of the Inner Voice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Norma HollisConnecting with Your Inner Voice Norma T. Hollis Do you listen to your inner voice? This is the voice that speaks within you that no one hears except you. Each person has one. Some recognize it and some don’t. Some are even frightened of the voice. But it’s a voice that is your friend and ...
Views: 8312(1 vote) - How to choose the Perfect Company to Work with - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Mark IraborIt is common to hear people wonder what ever attracted them to join the company in the first place. What does it take to get a job with your most admired company? How do you identify a company that is best suited for you? Even though job-seekers are encouraged to be opened to many ...
Views: 1633 - Why you should be confident with disregard to the opinion of others - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanOnce a friend told me that he lacks self confidence because people think that he is a loser. I told him why not try to do something and prove them all wrong. He told me that he believes that they are saying the right thing because it’s not just the opinion of one of them but it’s the opinion ...
Views: 3635 - How to Become More Confident - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Michael WilliamsThis article will describe severall easy tips to becoming more confidet and increasing your self-esteem. The first step in this regard requires absolute honesty with yourself. If you do not have the courage to face yourself you cannot expect to be confident in front of other people. Most of ...
Views: 669 - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Ken OnuWho are you? Who are you? If you are one of the many people out there who feels under constant attack, you might just need to re-examine yourself. Who are you really? Take a moment to think about that. Are you the person others think you are? That may not necessarily be the real you. Your ...
Views: 704 - How Powerful Are You? Become Your Own Super Hero. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Margie WarrellThere isn't a super hero "out there" who can save you from your situation, fix your problems, or take away your fears. You have to tap into your own super hero; to identify the fears that are holding you back and to make a decision not to reclaim the power they have wielded. I recently ...
Views: 1382 - Regain your Inner Power - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever strolled along the beach and spied a treasure hunter with his metal detector? It is kind of funny when you think of it. After all, what are the chances that someone will actually find a huge hidden treasure? In fact, more often than not, the treasure seeker may just be lucky enough ...
Views: 1395 - Psychological Boundaries: The Ability To Say Yes And No - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term boundaries can seem unclear and even confusing at times. What does the term ‘boundaries’ mean? And how does it relate to psychological wellbeing? Are they the same as ‘walls’? And in this context what are walls? What I am describing here are psychological boundaries. So here I will ...
Views: 4300 - How to Create a Good, or perhaps even a Great Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good, or perhaps even a Great Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self help books, Success, Success Principles Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html ...
Views: 1022 - Come Let’s Stroll - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wade“Come let’s stroll” is the title of a song from somewhere around the 1950’s, so my happy self seriously doubts if any of you younger folks will remember it…but am very sure most of us “elders” do. The 50’s were the years when songs were sung by folks who could actually sing, teenagers could ...
Views: 1101 - Rethinking The Purpose Of Your Career - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerWhile you’re on this earth, you have the opportunity to express your distinctive passion and talents in a way that you find worthwhile. Your career is one mode for expressing your passion. While the rest of you evolves, your career will, too. Your choices will naturally shift over time as ...
Views: 1317 - The Six C's to Building High Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Angela MasseyImagine a water pitcher filled to almost overflowing. Now, see yourself pouring a glass of water from that pitcher. Make sure the glass, like the pitcher, is full. The water pitcher represents what I like to call the fountain of self-esteem. The glass of water represents you. From the time you ...
Views: 787 - DISCOURAGED - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from John G E FryeNo doubt you’ve heard of the ‘nothing ventured nothing gained’ adage, certainly one of the truest statements ever conceived by man. When we enter this physical plane, we are programmed to explore; not only the world around us, but also the who and what am I? A toddler will fall over umpteen ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Support Your Decisions With Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Valentina KordiThere are times in your life when you make decisions or close agreements that in no way agree with your goals or desires. By the time you’re shaking hands to confirm the deal, or you’re putting your decision to action, you start wondering why you proceeded in this move, as before doing so, you ...
Views: 972 - The New Moon in Leo: Whatcha Got? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Ron Archer"There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it." -George Bernard Shaw I started the website Miami Astrology back in late 2006 and since that time it's gone through a couple of revisions in its design (the last one being in late 2009). I've been ...
Views: 2187 - 4 COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Mark IraborJob interview can be stressful with some very difficult questions, but you must make sure you give an answer that will make you stand out in the crowd. Interview can in fact give you nightmares, making you to wake up in a sweat the night before an important interview. However it will be nice ...
Views: 896 - 5 TIPS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH YOUR JOB APPLICATION - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Mark IraborYour resume is the selling point which, when done properly will guarantee you an interview. Most employers view hundreds of job application and their selection is based primarily on individuals job application. If you have a great resume but do not have the right application you may not be ...
Views: 899 - Advance Planning Eases Return to School - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer is sublime, but for frazzled parents of rambunctious school-age kids, September may be starting to look like an oasis of calm. Planning and preparing now can ease the turbulence of back to school. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the transition. Medical – Check the ...
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