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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- Self Confidence, Mentors and Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Bud BilanichYou can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and act. Procrastination and inaction feed fear and rob you of self ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - Define Who You Are And Create Your Own Success, Regardless Of Your Past! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonWho Are You? It’s a deep seeded question that requires some real in depth self assessment. Only YOU can define who you are and you can change at any time! For this article, we’re going to focus on your associations with other people. By associations we mean who you spend the majority of ...
Views: 3027(3 votes) - Get Over Your Faults and Failings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Willie HortonWe all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - How to Create Personal Power - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from John Harrigan, Jr.,"Honesty and truth create power and strength. Without the action of honest behavior, good will and positive outcomes are defeated." True power does not come from us alone, but is a relationship with all of existence. All of creation contains our strength, power and wisdom. The world will ...
Views: 1412(3 votes) - The Truth About Self Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsThe truth is, self esteem is a mental fabrication. It has no objective existence of its own like might a part of the body or something in the natural environment. We can all agree on a person’s height, weight or even how fast he or she can walk a mile. But, there is no way to measure self esteem ...
Views: 2067(3 votes) - Banish Your Fear of Public Speaking...With One Word! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Linda McPharlinStatistically speaking more people are afraid of public speaking than are afraid of death! I used to be one of these people. I can honestly say that there was a time in my life where I would rather have died than given a speech! My palms and other more visible and embarrassing areas would start ...
Views: 1528(2 votes) - Ten Great Ways Improve Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Bette Lawrence-WaterDeveloping self confidence is a process of self-discovery. No one is born with it. Our life experiences and messages play a key role in building self confidence and in maintaining it. If a lack of confidence is holding you back, in your career, relationships, and ability to get ahead, this ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - How Changing Your Beliefs Can Help You Become More Assertive - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Laura MonzoHave you always wanted to become more assertive - to speak up for yourself, express your feelings freely, say no when you want to and stop being a people-pleaser? If so, what has prevented you from doing so? One obstacle many people have to behaving assertively is their beliefs about the ...
Views: 2877(16 votes) - ***Rip Off The Bandaid and Take The Note: Sage Advice From A Hollywood Wizard - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was sitting at my table enjoying the pile of fruit on my plate at an early morning breakfast meeting when all of a sudden I recognized a Wizard before me. I was there to listen to guest speaker, Krista Vernoff, Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning head writer and executive producer of the ...
Views: 1573(3 votes) - The Secret to Reflecting the Positive - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine Cardinal“The Secret” is a wonderful book. All of us need to remember that life is a reflection. And please know that the concept of what ‘you put out is what you get back’ is many thousands of years old. Do you feel that you have negative thinking? Most of us do to varying degrees. Our parents may ...
Views: 1176(6 votes) - The Holidays--Dealing With the Nemesis on your Premises - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalIn a perfect world, everyone would have a Norman Rockwell Christmas. Each one a perfect picture of a loving family, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings. It’s been my experience that these pictures exist for very few. What about you? What childhood memories do you have of holidays past? What ...
Views: 1273(3 votes) - Teens and Dating--Help!! (for parents) - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalTeens and Dating Attention Adults! If you are feeling that the world is tough and life’s stressful, imagine how it feels to a teenager who is an becoming an adult but no longer a child. The pressure on them to figure out difficult issues is relentless. ...
Views: 1332(3 votes) - Are you scared of looking stupid in front of other people? Eliminate this fear now! Don’t freeze to death! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Cheryl SmithAre you scared of looking stupid in front of other people? Eliminate this fear now. Do not let negative thinking ruin your confidence and the quality of your life.How many times have you caught yourself thinking thoughts similar to these ones? I look ugly today. I will mess up this ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - The October Full Moon: You're Not in Kansas Anymore - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Ron Archer"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." -Anais Nin The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved movies of all time. I won't summarize the whole plot (who hasn't seen it?) as I'm sure you'll remember from the movie that Dorothy has three companions- the scarecrow, the tin man, ...
Views: 2033(3 votes) - Just Keep Swimming - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International“You know what you gotta do when life gets you down? Just keep swimming” -Dory, Finding Nemo In life, it is inevitable that we encounter bumps in the road. Most of the crowning achievements known to man came to fruition through persistence and determination. It is always those who ...
Views: 1216(7 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordTerminology The term acne has its roots in the Greek language. Quite simply, it means a skin eruption. In fact, the name acne refers to the occurrence of: Pustules, which relates to the accumulation of pus in the top layer of the skin, called the epidermis, or beneath the skin in the ...
Views: 1105(2 votes) - Coming Out of the "Birthmom Closet" - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Pat BurnsI am birthmother to a 41 year old son. Back when I was pregnant with him, mine was a shameful secret, because only “bad girls” got pregnant. I’m happy to say that the world has changed a lot in that respect. Girls who become pregnant today face a very different set of problems than I did. Many ...
Views: 1557(2 votes) - Leaving Home For a UK University Residence - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Lavana JamesMoving to a UK university residence and starting a new academic career is an exciting experience for the first time student. Although it might be daunting at first, the move to a new social and academic environment can be made easier by choosing the right accommodation to suit your needs as a ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - What don’t you know about your life? Are you a super hero? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Justin CrinerHello super human, lets talk for a moment. Think about these thoughts as they relate to you and then we will discover if you really are a super hero, or if you have super hero potential. Your level of wealth does not define you. Your looks don’t define you. Your job, success, house, or ...
Views: 2461(9 votes) - How to Build Your Confidence With Daily Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Mark FooWould you class yourself with having a low self-esteem? Do you find yourself beating yourself up over something negative that happened in your life over and over again? You would be surprised to see how simple phrases such as “no one loves me” and “I’m so fat” can take the happiness out of ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - ***Drew Barrymore's Secret to Success: Parent Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteEverywhere you look; in magazines, newspapers, online and televised articles and bios of people who face challenges are examples of people who have moved beyond their challenges to create extraordinary lives. There are also plenty of examples of those who have literally and figuratively ...
Views: 2243(3 votes) - ***Michael Jackson: An Unfortunate Example of "What You Resist, Persists" - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was not surprised to learn in recent interviews with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, former close confidante to Michael Jackson, that Michael lost the will to live. He was embarrassed to go out in public. He had mutilated his face so much through unnecessary plastic surgery that he thought he looked ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - Experience Your Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPart of the spiritual path is learning to love the darkness as well as the light, within ourselves and within the world. In my experience, at first it is much easier to love the light, both inside of me and outside of me. It is easier to love the light within me and the light within others, just ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - Six Steps to Surviving Stress - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Catherine CardinalWhether the economy goes up or down, it looks like stress is here to stay. In addition to putting a strain on your body, one of the many side effects of protracted stress can be diminished self-esteem. It may be subtle, but feeling overwhelmed by responsibility erodes our ability to love ...
Views: 1358(7 votes) - Ready to Like Yourself a Whole Lot More? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Jean FranzblauBefore going to bed get out your journal and create two columns. The column on the left is entitled “Did Wells.” The column on the right is entitled, “What That Says About Me.” Think of your day and list in the left column everything that you did well that day. These can be simple things like ...
Views: 579(2 votes) - Michael Jackson's Death: Avoidable or Invevitable? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy most vivid Michael Jackson memory was his 1993 Oprah Winfrey interview. I remember watching the show and thinking two things: 1. This is the most talented person I've ever seen. 2. This person has the lowest self-esteem of anyone I've ever seen. Here was this supremely gifted, ...
Views: 868(2 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Acne vulgaris, more commonly known simply as acne, is a skin disease caused by the alteration of certain formations called pilosebaceous structures. In simple terms, these relate to skin structures consisting of: Hair follicles, which are that part of the skin that grows hair ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Nurturing Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have studied numerous spirituality and all sorts of self help across the board. My number one thing I still struggle with is insecurity and confidence. On a spiritual standpoint; I believe confidence comes from believing in yourself- knowing, that your capable of doing things..but ...
Views: 760(7 votes) - Increasing Peace through Increasing Self - What's Stopping You? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! What would it be like to live in global peace? I think it would encompass having complete trust in everyone else. That would cause us to all be working as one global entity. If that were the case, what would it mean for the world? It would mean countries and organizations ...
Views: 1926(3 votes) - Law of Attraction - Loving the Busy Life! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Maria MeinersOne of the complaints of modern day living is that life is just so dang busy! And while some people thrive on this kind of lifestyle, others find themselves drained, overwhelmed and frustrated by it all. So what can you do about it? Manifesting with the Law of Attraction gives you a way to ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - *** Need an Attitude Boost? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Your Attitude about yourself impacts every area of your life. Have you ever noticed that when you have low self-esteem and lack self-confidence that you feel victimized by challenges, are fearful to take risks to make changes in your life and are obsessed with thoughts that reinforce your lack ...
Views: 1569(7 votes) - ***Struggling-Anxious-Procrastinating? Stop Telling Your Inner Being to Shut Up! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteHow much time and energy do you spend treading the proverbial waters of the stream of creative expression and meaningful experience? How often do you ride the roller coaster of two progressive steps forward and two steps back in your efforts to expand beyond your current unfulfilling comfort ...
Views: 1550(2 votes) - 4 Cornerstones to Doing Any Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Before we begin, let me say that I use the term "personal development" very loosely. Anything that we are doing in life that helps us to grow personally, is personal development. So, taking a new cooking class is personal development . . . Deciding to travel to a new ...
Views: 2735(6 votes) - Big Changes Come with Little Steps - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from John RobsonAre you longing for a major breakthrough in your life? To suddenly have all the qualities you have always dreamed of? Well, sorry, but life doesn't work this way. And actually, that's a good thing. Although we might want dramatic change, we wouldn't be able to cope if it happened. Imagine the ...
Views: 1786(6 votes) - The ESTEEM Principle - Steps to Become Powerful Beyond Measure - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamMy ESTEEM Principle is designed so that women are able to look at their lives from a different perspective, shifting paradigms and ultimately creating the life they really want. Building self-esteem is one of the keys to walking through the fear of inadequacy and paves the way to become ...
Views: 1642(3 votes) - Strengthen Values - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamStrengthen Values. Synonyms for the word “values” are; principles, standards, morals, ethics, ideals… just to name a few. These are the qualities that DEFINE US AT THE CORE OF OUR BEING. Without these things YOU would not be YOU. It’s useful to know what your values are because they help you ...
Views: 5002(3 votes) - The ESTEEM Principle - Steps to Become Powerful Beyond Measure - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamMy ESTEEM Principle is designed so that women are able to look at their lives from a different perspective, shifting paradigms and ultimately creating the life they really want. Building self-esteem is one of the keys to walking through the fear of inadequacy and paves the way to become ...
Views: 2247(2 votes) - Are You Balanced? Three Questions to Ask Yourself! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamThe other day I was talking about how Triangles are the strongest geometric shape in the world. Its shape is very simple: a flat base with two sides that come together at the top to meet at a point. They are rigid, able to stand freely, and able to support their own weight. They do this against ...
Views: 1804(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Get Motivated! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamWhat gets you motivated? There is always something that can get you going. One of my favorite ways to get Motivated and that I love to do as we approach the end of the year is to reflect on what I have accomplished during the year. 1. Acknowledge what you have done. Frequently while I am ...
Views: 1754(2 votes) - The ESTEEM Principle - Steps to Feel Better About Yourself and Your Life. - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamMy ESTEEM Principle is designed so that women are able to look at their lives from a different perspective, shifting paradigms and ultimately creating the life they really want. Building self-esteem is one of the keys to walking through the fear of inadequacy and paves the way to become ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - Discover the Power of Believing - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Ron BroussardThe key to your success is your ability to change your belief system. Your beliefs create your reality - change your beliefs and you change your life. What beliefs do you currently have that keep you from attaining goals that you want to achieve in life? Is it fear? Or the feeling that you ...
Views: 1400(2 votes) - What Are Stress Statistics and How Can They Help With Building Self-Confidence? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsTo answer this question about stress statistics, quite bluntly, Stress is a universal condition that is known around the world. Affecting many different people in just as many different ways, such as building self-confidence, stress has become one of the top health issues in the world ...
Views: 1760(4 votes) - Stop Selling Failure by Talking Yourself Out of Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornOne of the obstacles I face with my professional clients is their inability to recognize and overcome sabotaging self-talk. Through coaching them I realize how personal image can be, and how easy it is to be overly critical of ourselves –when we really need to be our own biggest fans. We often ...
Views: 1687(12 votes) - What would you do if you weren’t afraid or addicted to other people’s approval? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsI have recently been invited to speak for a major corporation with an audience of over 500 people. My first response was of fear because I have never spoken to an audience of more than 250 people. After going through the whirlwind of buts and becauses and then speaking with a few of my mentors I ...
Views: 1366(5 votes) - ***Cowardly Lion? Tap Into the Wizard Within To Transform Fear - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you are at all familiar with the story of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz you know that among Dorothy's fellow travelers along the yellow brick road to find the great and powerful Wizard was the Lion. The Lion wanted the Wizard to give him courage as he was afraid of nearly everything he faced ...
Views: 3417(3 votes) - Distinguishing Responsability, Blame & Fault - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi Everyone!! In a previous newsletter, some of you wrote back requesting clarification on how all of us can be "100% responsible for our lives" when there are certain obvious things which we cannot control, such as sexual abuse or a physical disability. First, let's distinguish ...
Views: 2301(4 votes) - A fish in water doesn't know its water...* - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerThe other day, I caught myself saying; “If I can do it, anybody can do it.” That may or may not be true… but that isn’t really the point… the point is, that all too often we become so familiar with our talents and skills that we overlook the true value we and our skills and talents have. In ...
Views: 5038(3 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground The human body is covered in hair which grows through minute “holes” in the skin, called pores. The sebaceous glands produce oils which lubricate the skin. However, when these glands become overactive, which is quite common in adolescence, they can cause blockages in the pores due ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - A Journaling Process - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from John Robson“I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it.” – William Faulkner There don't have to be any rules for journaling. It's exciting to be open and creative – to find your own style and express yourself. But following some general tips may dramatically increase ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Wake Up to Your Divine Power - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®Wake Up to Your Divine Power Channeled by Dr. Kelli, The Angel Whisperer and her Angels You ask us dear ones, how we know about your angels and we say there is no separation from your angelic helpers or from the Divine Creator. We tell you, this is simply an illusion, due to your ego based ...
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