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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 Lefkoe Method Compared to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeOften when I start to explain to someone how the Lefkoe Belief Process (LBP) works, they quickly respond, “Oh, you’re just doing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)!” Although the LBP is similar in some ways to CBT (of which there are several variations), there are more things that are ...
Views: 6029(4 votes) - ***Get Rid Of Negative “Senses” And “Expectations” - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeThe Lefkoe Stimulus Process (LStP) is the most important process other than the Lefkoe Belief Process that we use to help people get rid of unwanted behavior and emotional problems. This process de-conditions common events that have been conditioned to cause fear and other negative emotions. ...
Views: 3415(2 votes) - ***Get Rid of the Belief, “I can’t …” - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeA few years ago while in the midst of a corporate consulting assignment I realized that there was one crippling belief that was rampant in every organization I had ever worked in. And this belief was not only the most common belief in organizations, it was, in my opinion, the biggest single ...
Views: 2724(2 votes) - Get past the "honeymoon phase" in everything you do. - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Chris SuttonGet past the honeymoon phase in everything that you do. The honeymoon phase - I see it day in and day out in many of my businesses. If you're renting a home to somebody, whoever you're renting to is always a nice person in the beginning. They always have the best of intentions. A couple of ...
Views: 2120(7 votes) - ~ The Truth About Self-Limiting Beliefs ~ - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Larry AgrestoThe good news is that we all experience self-limiting beliefs; the bad news is, that’s right, we all have self-limiting beliefs. There’s more good news though - we can do something about them. Limiting beliefs have a method to their madness, they keep us safe, safe from ever having to take a ...
Views: 2514(4 votes) - ***Resentment and Expectations: Big Fat Life Hold Ups - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI work with a lot of people who are often in conflict with people they work, or aspire to work with, or in their personal relationships. Time and again I see people become frustrated, angry, and hostile, all a result of having fixed and expectations of one another. Some hold onto and wear their ...
Views: 2419(5 votes) - Women Supervising Men - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Holly True VerretIf you are in a supervisory role at work and you have men in your department it is important to learn how to communicate with them. It is widely known that men and women communicate differently and a woman supervisor who understands this and works towards communicating more effectively will get ...
Views: 4911(4 votes) - Zen and the Art of Test Taking - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Benjamin Moss"Every week when I go to school to take the test I feel like there's a gun at my head - a loaded gun pointed directly at my head." It was shocking to hear my client talk this way; a very capable, highly articulate woman in her forties who was struggling to finish court reporting school. ...
Views: 2937(5 votes) - ***Oops I Did It Again:The Zombie Tune of Repeated Unwanted Experiences - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteStarting to think life is a merry-go-round? Have you lost or quit a job every couple of years with the excuse that your boss is a jerk or you're bored out of your mind? Have you noticed a revolving door-like structure to your personal relationships? Do you move your residence from place to ...
Views: 1481(5 votes) - Self Hypnosis Techniques Can Be Used For Self Improvement - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Prasant MangalampalliThe state of hypnosis is usually defined as a simultaneous state of relaxation and concentration. Drawing from this definition, one can infer that hypnosis can be a tool for achieving relaxation. With the mind in a relaxed, and attentive state, it becomes open to suggestion. This state of mind ...
Views: 1050(6 votes) - ***Our Perceptions Shape Our Reality - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeIf you asked someone, “Do things exist?” the response would probably be, “Of course things exist! The world is full of things. Everyone knows that there is physical stuff out there—that reality is tangible and real!” But what allows any thing—a hand, a chair, or any other object—to exist? One ...
Views: 2320(3 votes) - ***How To Find The Beliefs That Cause Various Problems - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeGetting rid of a limiting belief with the Lefkoe Belief Process (LBP) is not particularly difficult. We can train people to do that in a weekend. And we can create an on-line process or a DVD that will eliminate a specific belief. The trickiest aspect of the LBP is identifying all the ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - ***A Tool For Resolving Conflict - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty Lefkoe“Amazing!! You must do it in Hebrew and Arabic!!! It will change the condition in all the Middle East.” This is one of my favorite comments written on my blog. It’s from Yair, someone in Israel who wrote it after using our free belief-elimination process. Yair obviously saw how the ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - ***Stuck? You May Have Eyes Wide Shut Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was enjoying a lovely dinner last night at a little French restaurant at The Farmer's Market in Los Angeles last night when I overheard a neighboring conversation. Ok, I was deliberately eavesdropping. I admit it. Those who know me already know that listening to how other people think is a ...
Views: 1495(4 votes) - Is The Battle of The Sexes Over? Your Sexual Harassment And What To Do About It. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Eli DavidsonI got splattered with hate tweets after my last post on sexual harassment. The white hot venom that came my way something I had never seen before. As an executive coach, I was surprised to hear of four cases of sexual harrassment in two weeks which prompted me to write the post. However, ...
Views: 1107(5 votes) - Fakin' It? Not Really Makin' It? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteAs I was driving along the Malibu coast Paul Simon's "Fakin' It" blared through the radio. I had the volume cranked because I had the top down and was singing loudly and badly along with the song. It's such fun to let go and sing, especially if the sound of your voice could turn wine into ...
Views: 1368(6 votes) - Learning to Enjoy The Holidays No Matter Where You Are - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Laurie McAnaughIt's the time of year where we are reminded of all we have to be thankful for. For many, this time of year can also be very draining as it sometimes brings forth difficult memories and painful feelings of inadequacy as families come together. Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I behave ...
Views: 1021(4 votes) - How To Sky-Rocket A Poor Self-Image and Create Love - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Nanette GeigerA typical problem for friends of mine is their assumption that you have to lose 50 pounds and/or be financially secure prior to being able to attract long-standing love. This is of course a myth. This is just low self-esteem blocking you from being truly whole. It is wonderful to want to ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - The Heart of Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Glenn BergerIn order to accomplish our life goals we need self-confidence. What is self-confidence, where does it come from, and how do we cultivate it? Mencius, my favorite Chinese Sage, believed that confidence comes from "ch'i," the universal source of energy. This power that moves through us has many ...
Views: 1143(6 votes) - ***Answers To Common Questions About Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeLast fall I conducted a one-hour tele-seminar in which I answered questions I had been sent about beliefs. Because so many people have the same questions, I thought I would write an article answering a few of the most common questions I received. Question: Once you have eliminated a ...
Views: 2609(2 votes) - ***Why Does The World Suffer From An Epidemic Of Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Morty LefkoeMike had become a wealthy entrepreneur, but he had a hard time enjoying his business success because it seemed that every minute he wasn’t solving a business problem he was worried about what others thought of him and what he could do to get their approval. Janet probably had as many good ...
Views: 2009(3 votes) - ***Your Behavior As Parents Determines Your Children's Future Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeWhat parents do and don't do, say and don't say, provide their children with the experiences that their children interpret into beliefs. Those beliefs, in turn, then determine their behavior and emotions and, ultimately, their lives for better or for worse. Most parents at this point ...
Views: 2228(2 votes) - The Courage To Be You! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteBy Jo Anne White, PhD © 2009 It’s really not possible to be anyone else, but sometimes we try to mimic someone we believe has it better, is more successful, happy or prosperous. We can’t really know what anyone is experiencing. The truth is that our lives are more successful when we pay ...
Views: 1510(5 votes) - Say Goodbye to New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorNo, it isn’t too early to consider this; it is exactly the right time. The very things you do or don’t do about resolutions are what you do right now. And, you can do them differently starting today. First, it’s important to understand why resolutions you make any time fizzle out. For one, ...
Views: 1380(7 votes) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It is all about figuring out what really matters. Step Two. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from elizabeth cassidySo how are you enjoying your status as Queen of the universe at home or at your workplace? In Step One, I implored you to promote yourself to Numero Uno. This way you can bring more joy and happiness into the lives of those around you. If you missed Part One, go back and take a look and try it. ...
Views: 1325 - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step One. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy2009 might have become the year that people built fall out shelters out of refrigerator boxes because the news kept getting more and more dismal. I know my 401K is worth about 38 cents as of today, but I wouldn’t be doing my job if I couldn’t peel away some of the gloom to reveal that today is a ...
Views: 1571 - Where Are You In Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sharon MikrutAs a social work and psychology student, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was a theory in which we focused a great deal of time. According to Maslow, there are five levels of needs, ranging from physiological to self-actualization. It is difficult to move from one level to the next without ...
Views: 2311(5 votes) - Self-Esteem Activities: 3 Confidence-Boosting Activities Anyone Can Do - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you suffer from lack of confidence, then you need self-esteem activities to help you gain a better perspective about yourself. Don’t sound so surprised. You’re not the only one who has to deal with personal issues. Kids and adults of all ages experience this kind of dilemma at least once ...
Views: 3745(5 votes) - TERRIBLE CHOICES - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from William CottringerTERRIBLE CHOICES By Bill Cottringer “We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~Kahlil Gibran. There are some terrible choices we seem to have to make through all ages. Consider the following very uncomfortable choices confronting us all at different ...
Views: 1651(4 votes) - Designing Life: One Layer at a Time - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyLately I've been diligently thinking about making a conscious effort to think and say only the things I want to really show up in my life. It isn't a difficult process. Challenging, well perhaps. It's similar to replacing a recipe with a new one for a favorite dish that's been used all of my ...
Views: 1077(5 votes) - Selfish is Not A Bad Word: 4 Little Myths About Self Care - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Pat MathewsThose of us who are caretakers…we know who we are… are all guilty at one time or another of saying yes to something or someone when we really wanted to say no. We are also very hesitant to put ourselves first under any circumstances. Whether you are a caretaker of family and friends, a business ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - Are You Singing Your Song of Success? Five Secrets to Following Your Dreams and Achieving More Success in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ed SykesRecently, Susan Boyle, an unemployed forty-seven year old single woman from the small village of Blackburn, Scotland decided to compete in the television program, “Britain’s Got Talent.” She did not look like the typical “star quality” contestant. So, when she first walked out on the stage, ...
Views: 1156(4 votes) - The Search For a Hidden Treasure! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Suzanne McKennaAs some of you may already know I am currently studying to become a teacher of meditation, a journey which has opened me up to a new and exciting world. This week I wanted to share with you one of my learning’s on this wonderful journey. A journey which for me has only just begun. One ...
Views: 860(2 votes) - The Struggle Of Being A Social Phobic - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsSocial phobia is the most common anxiety disorder out there. It is just pure fear of being in social situations. The power of the phobia increases massively where you become the centre of attention. When people look at you, you just go bright red and a load of word salad comes out of your ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - Tap Into Creative Flow Through Humor - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteChildhood is often referred to as a carefree and playful time enjoyed without a thought of responsibility. However, a more accurate look at the average youth experience reveals that children experience quite a bit of emotional and sometimes physical pain. Many children who live such a ...
Views: 1809(5 votes) - What holds you back? Professionally, Personally and Financially (Hint: They are all related to one another!) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Herb KayObstacles. We’ve all got them. Big, small, daunting and often derailing; our fear of the unknown and the excuses we create in order to avoid failure, are why so many really great people end up splashing in their own personal mud puddle! It’s easy to get yourself stuck in a self-depreciating and ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - Give Them What They Want: 5 Tips To Avoid Sexual Harrassment - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Eli DavidsonHas the heady fragrance of Breast Health Month made it Sexual Harassment Month? We have Dave joking about his office affair, Roman getting high profile help for raping a 13 year old, Coupled with the iPhone App that simulates looking up a co-workers skirt. In Fiscal Year 2008, the Equal ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Think Positive, Think Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Andrew RondeauThere are many types of people in this world. However, today, and for the purpose of this article, I am going to put everyone into either the ‘positive’ type or the ‘negative’ type. Which one would you naturally fit into? Which one would your friends say you would naturally fit ...
Views: 1388(5 votes) - Instant Manifestation or Slow and Steady Growth? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI’ve managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I’ve programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have time I go through them to see what I ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - How Risk Unleashes Creative Expression: Successful Actors Give Life Lessons - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is risk and why is it something to be feared, to be avoided? To risk is to be exposed to the possibility of a loss or harm. To be risk adverse is to say to yourself, "If I do this thing I might lose something I value or something bad could happen to me. Better to stay right where I am ...
Views: 1603(4 votes) - 8 Ways to Save Time to Revitalize You - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWe were out and about in the car the other day buying supplies to make the cutest bags that will we are giving for gifts. We wanted to check with some other stores before driving all over town to see if they had the supplies we needed. Fortunately I had my planner with me that includes my ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - Dare To Discipline Yourself—Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaSince self-discipline is so important to our lives, how do you develop it? Here are some practical tips that can help you achieve it: 1. Acknowledge your own responsibility: As an individual you should embrace the fact that it is your responsibility to be discipline. Remember, no one will be ...
Views: 1322(3 votes) - Who gives you approval? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsAre you someone in life who has already accepted themselves for who they are? You are fully aware of you place in life and do not anyone to tell you what you do. You trust and accept you own judgement with a high level of self-respect. Successful people exude this self-respect and are often ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Are You Just Trying To Wait And Hang On? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczDo you find yourself just trying to hang on and get through the recession? Perhaps you are waiting for things to turn around or something to happen (business partner make a decision, new clients to show up, reorganization at a job to work itself out) before you move forward? If so, you’re ...
Views: 1444(5 votes) - Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI’ve been talking a lot recently with women about connecting with your personal and entrepreneurial vision and image of who you want to be. The more you understand your authentic vision for yourself, the more successful you will be and the more effortless it will feel. This process can be ...
Views: 1304(6 votes) - The Signs Of A Relationship Going Bad - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsIf you are aware of the common characteristics of a relationship going bad, you are putting yourself in a prime position to prevent your own interests being damaged. Whether that is amicably resolving the now apparent issues or just getting out of there pretty dam quick, knowledge and awareness ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Confidence Building Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonConfidence is built by being systematic. Successful people are systemic thinkers. We are creatures of habit, and the key to building self confidence is to create routines and habits which work towards gaining self confidence. If you habitually do things which build your confidence then it is ...
Views: 1177(4 votes) - Only The Risk Takers Are Free - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Michael DennisONLY THE RISK TAKERS ARE FREE 1,650 words We can never get anywhere in life if we do not become risk takers. There is simply no way around it. We've all heard the axiom 'nothing ventured, nothing gained. This is another way of saying that we must become risk takers if ...
Views: 1950(3 votes) - Plan the Work . . . Work the Plan - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction Zig Ziglar: “You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal.” When I came to real estate sales from the safety net of the public school system where life is routine and income guaranteed, I was in for a rude awakening. I ...
Views: 2266(2 votes) - Low Self Esteem Will Only Lead To Loneliness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsWhen you have low self-esteem you don’t hold much value in your own opinion. This makes it hard for you to maintain or form new relationships as you don't feel you are bringing anything to the table. You in fact become so unsure in yourself, hiding away seems a safer option to avoid embarrassing ...
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