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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 Words We Hear Can Last A Life Time! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kristen BakerYesterday was a day of revelation, expression and strong emotion. What started out as a conversation in regards to Depression with my dad, proved to be one of the most impressionable times. The discussion involved speaking that everyone has imperfections and depression does not mean that you ...
Views: 1786(3 votes) - Oh! What Possibilities! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ruth HegartyWell, since I am on a self-care break this week, I thought, rather than recommend tasks in my article today, I'd gently suggest that you consider all the wild and amazing things you can do in your life. I truly believe that you are glorious and amazingly talented so keep that in mind as you ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - ***How Actress Courteney Cox Empowers the Wizard Within - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteHardly a day goes by when I don't read or hear of some celebrity or politician publicly humiliating themselves in an unconscious act of self-sabotage. Some get up, brush themselves off, learn a few life lessons and go on to reach even higher levels of achievement. Others take a few steps back ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Are you a Toxic Magnet? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarAre you an unwilling, unconscious magnet for toxic people? If you often find yourself dealing with toxic people or if the effects of toxic encounters affect you more and for a longer time than they affect others, then you may be a Toxic Magnet. Just because you have a couple of toxic ...
Views: 3964(14 votes) - Don't Believe Everything You Think - How To Change Misguided Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteRight now, in this moment, you have everything you think you deserve. You are living the life you believe you are worthy of. Your life experience mirrors your internal self-esteem. If you have an unhealthy low self-esteem you will never enjoy the life you dream of. Even if you achieve ...
Views: 2046(6 votes) - The Traffic Light System Of Self-Esteem Types - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsHow you describe yourself determines your image. This image can be considered your self-esteem. It is a great indicator of what you think and believe about yourself. It is obvious that your self esteem has a big impact on the relationships in your life, be it at work, at home, with friends or ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Believe in Yourself! A Self-Care Strategy - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you one of your biggest fans? Do you think you’re capable and worthy? Would you pick yourself to be on your team? If you answered ‘no’ to any of the above questions, you could use an attitude change and a healthful infusion of personal esteem. Self-esteem is described as confidence in ...
Views: 751(2 votes) - Self-Esteem Is Your Armour Against Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsDo you talk about yourself in a genuinely positive way? If not, I think you should because being positive about yourself is the natural way of discover how healthy your self-esteem is. A healthy self-esteem is like an armour against the world. It gives you an easier time handling conflicts ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Reinventing Yourself - Six Ways to Become More of Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Kimberly WilbornReinventing yourself, in the best sense, is a process of becoming more of who you really are. There may be times when you experience life-changes that force you to reinvent yourself, but you don't have to wait for a transition. You can reinvent yourself anytime you choose. It doesn't have to ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Trusting Yourself Can Transform Your Life - Six Steps to Self-Trust - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Kimberly WilbornIf you feel that your life has gone off-track, the practice of self-trust will help get it back on-track again. If you fear that your life has never been on-track, developing self-trust will help you connect with your true self, and create a life that reflects who you really are. You Are ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - Envy Is Not A Good Quality - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsThe worst thing in the world is to compare yourself to someone else. Why? Simple. You cannot compare how you are feeling on the inside to how you perceive another person to look on the outside. It is just not a like for like comparison. The moment you compare yourself to another you are going ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Build Your Self-confidence Discover the Difference Between Alkaline, Bottled, and Tap Water - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lovie HobbsWhat is this big craze over the pH level in the water we drink? The water bottled industry is currently a multi-billion dollar industry. It has not been to long ago we experienced a paradigm shift from tap to bottled water. Drinking tap water has become somewhat taboo with all the chemical ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - How Much Do You Weigh in Emotional Pounds - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierHow Much Do You Weigh in Emotional Pounds? “We are injured and hurt emotionally, not so much by other people or what they say and don’t say, but by our own attitude and our own response.” —Maxwell Maltz In spite of the fact that half of North Americans are overweight and that losing ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - Bullies Are No Longer Just Cowards With Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsBullying has taken to a whole new level with the introduction of modern technology. It allows bullies to become faceless and therefore pushing new boundaries in bad behaviour. Having been bullied in the past I know it leads to self-esteem issues and learning difficulties as a victim. But bullies ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - Develop Your Inner Actor to Get Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing. Actors are driven to perform, to take on roles that bring a world of imagination, fantasy and mirrored life reflections into believable existence. In order to achieve the performance of a character well told, the actor has to commit to the unknown, get out of their own way, ...
Views: 2529(4 votes) - Introvert Myth - Introvert and Extrovert Are Only Nouns - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Patricia WeberThe introvert myth continues to perpetuate possibly because of the use of the word most often as a noun, not a verb. Let's first look at how we commonly use the word as a noun to label people and then on to why the negativity of it just doesn't hold up to any truth. Did you know that ...
Views: 2522(2 votes) - Five Key Points To Building Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Kenya JohnsonA major key to building self-esteem and developing a healthy body image is loving who you are. I know, it is easier said than done. This is a hard task when you are constantly inundated with negative thoughts and feelings about you. Getting to a healthy self-esteem or body image will not ...
Views: 1017(3 votes) - Mental Toughness - Get a Grip - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlBad events do happen, unpredictable events happen. For mental toughness we need to strive to keep negative events, together with our responses in proportion. We need to gain perspective, as some events are clearly worse than others. We are responsible for how bad we perceive events to be and it ...
Views: 1851(2 votes) - Mental Toughness - High Frustration Tolerance - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlHere is an essential principle of Mental Toughness We all experience frustration when our needs, wants and demands are not met, or when we are faced with obstacles that impede our progress. Frustration is a fact of life; therefore our ability to tolerate frustration is crucial to the ...
Views: 9864(2 votes) - It's the "Feel Good" Article of the Day! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Simeon JohnsonTHE PRAISE IS POURING IN FOR YOU’RE A WORTHWHILE PERSON IN MORE WAYS THAN A MILLION. Why are First Lady Michelle Obama, President Emeritus Bill Clinton, Golf Legend Tiger Woods, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg PROFUSELY THANKING SIMEON W. JOHNSON? The philosopher Seneca said it ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - Mental Toughness - Preferring Not Demanding - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlThe following article looks at "demanding" and "preferring". Understanding the difference between these types of irrational and rational thinking is key to Mental Toughness. Demands are rigid thinking patterns and rules, where we insist that others, the world and ourselves must be a certain way, ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Mental Toughness - The labels we wear on the inside - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlYou may often hear the phrase “you are what you eat” and clearly there is some truth in that; we are constantly reminded by the media and government to eat healthily. However, what we think is more important and in particular, that inner critical voice which we hear all day long. Our inner voice ...
Views: 1454(3 votes) - Mental Toughness - Staying Goal Directed - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlWe are all encouraged to have goals – to set objectives and have targets. When we think of goals, usually we only consider the big long-term goals, such as buying a home. However it is often our everyday goals and actions which we need to focus on in order to increase our happiness and make life ...
Views: 1445(4 votes) - ~ How Your Self-Image Colors Your World ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf your normal like me, you often make decisions not realizing that they’re being generated by your past. We don’t choose to do this, we don’t intend to do this, it just happens, as if we have no say about who we are and how we live our lives. But you do have a say about who you become and how ...
Views: 1959(3 votes) - Having a Positive Self-Image - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Philip SchembraYou control your destiny. If you understand that important fact, you’ll learn the greatest results come from creating and maintaining a positive self-image. Self-image reflects the visualization you have of yourself and develops from past events and future expectations. As you build and ...
Views: 3737(3 votes) - COACHING FOR SUCCESS - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Dr Carol McCallWhen leaders master the “art of coaching” they experience the “magic” of coaching. What is that magic, you ask? It's the phenomenon of being in the presence of the person at the moment of the discovery of his/her answers to questions that have for a longtime been elusive, discovery of his/her ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - Top 3 Things You Can Do To Control Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Gladys AndersonThere is so much in life we have little or no control over. You can't control the weather or the sun rising or setting but the good news is there are many other things that you absolutely CAN control. Here are some of them: Letting Go of Expectations Let go of the notion that you can ...
Views: 2892(2 votes) - The Hall of Fame dress; Trusting ourselves with our decisions - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from SUZANNE MOLINO SINGLETONDuring induction weekend in Cooperstown New York 2007, baseball hubby and I were to attend a private red-carpet reception with a slew of Hall of Famers and other sports and Hollywood celebrities. Weeks before, I had agonized over what dress to wear and, as shallow as this sounds, I couldn't ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - Get Tough(minded): Use the Power of Optimism to Activate Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Diana MorrisIn his book, The Power of Optimism, author Alan Loy McGinnis uses the phrase “tough-minded optimist” to talk about the mental and emotional strength that optimism requires. That’s just spot on. “Tough mindedness” is a great way to describe the grit and mental stamina it takes to resist ...
Views: 3301(3 votes) - No Conflict? No Good! Find Out How Conflict Prepares You For Breakthroughs - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Diana MorrisWe’ve all got preconceived ideas about what relationships “should be” like or how teams “ought to” work. These expectations can cause us a lot of grief as relationship after relationship seems to fall short. But as we’ve seen, conflicts at work are a given. There are no perfect teams, ...
Views: 2321(5 votes) - How to Let Go of Fear on the Spot - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Stephen Seretan“Fear is an attractive force, like love, “ Lester said. We may have also heard, “What you fear, will appear.” Why is this?” Actually, it is quite simple. This may shock you, but here goes: Fear is in reality WANTING something to happen! For Sedona Method grads, it is just below Lust on the ...
Views: 1167(3 votes) - Back to School Self-Esteem Check Up - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Kathleen HassanNew clothes… check. School supplies… check. New shoes… check. It’s that time again! Some kids are nervous, others are excited and just about every parent is ecstatic because it feels so good to get back to a schedule, have some alone time and above all know where your kids are, that they ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Is There a Place for Honor in the Twenty-First Century? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jonathan HuieWhat images come to mind when you visualize Honor? Medieval knights jousting for the hand of a fair maiden? Sir Walter Raleigh laying his magnificent cape in the muddy street so his lady's feet don't get soiled? Soldiers riding off to war to defend the "honor" of their country? A working ...
Views: 1888(2 votes) - What is the Authentic Self? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Kimberly EnglotInner wisdom, truth, authentic self, intuition, life joy…all of these refer to the same thing: the voice inside your heart, mind and “gut” that guides you quietly, clearly and truly. Your authentic self is completely supportive of you, but you will surely notice when you’re not listening to ...
Views: 1222(4 votes) - Demonstrate Self-Confidence by Learning How to Identify How You Gather Information - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Lovie HobbsThink about it, how do you gather information? Do you believe everything you see and or hear. Do you religiously watch the evening news and believe every report. You never ask yourself what kind of spin did the new broadcast put on the report to “sensationalize” it., to increase their ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - How Passion Unlocks Potential - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Peter NichollsIt's after knock-off time and you're still at the office, working on a project you feel was made for you. You've become so absorbed in your thoughts and ideas and the sheer enjoyment of the experience, you haven't noticed everyone else has gone home. Your mind, body and spirit have come together ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - Music for Life-Optimization - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Asoma MusicSelf help songs for meditation and healing are fast growing in popularity. We all need a little peace and inspiration in our lives, but who has the time to go to group meetings or attend seminars? Sure, these are wonderful for people who can afford the time and cost but the average person is ...
Views: 1395(6 votes) - Success and Self Respect - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanLife gives us so many opportunities to steer a direction or to plot a course. In many instances we choose to complicate this process by mindless compromising of our own Self-value. It’s not about who wins. Life is about our perception of being a winner. Even if you don’t come first you can ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHaving a High Self-Esteem is a skill that anyone can learn. Decide what you can and can't control. Change and act on the things that are in your control and release the things that are out of your control. "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning ... but anyone can start today and ...
Views: 2622(7 votes) - Listen to Your Symphony: An Exercise for Exploring Your Self at Deeper Levels (LONG) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMargaret, I was just reading your blog about self-awareness and communication. Are there some more specific “homework” type things I can do? I need a lot of work. I have been in counseling for awhile and feel stuck. I am hoping to come get a couples reading sometime! I love reading your ...
Views: 535(3 votes) - Healing the Past with the 4 E’s - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from John RobsonAll of us carry wounds from the past. We may or may not be conscious of them. Either way, they inhibit our ability to embrace life. If we want more of life’s blessings, we need to heal our wounds – our repressed emotions and old patterns and limiting beliefs. How do we identify these wounds? ...
Views: 1536(12 votes) - Influencing People Through Self-Esteem Levels - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsSelf-esteem is all about the language you use to describe yourself. How you communicate with yourself will directly manifest itself in your behaviour and social skills. In turn this has a massive impact on your ability to influence other people. Being in control of your self-esteem is ...
Views: 1145(6 votes) - What You See In Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferWhat are the things you see in yourself that you wish others could see? Do they see your potential and all that you are capable of? Consider for a moment the means by which you choose to express yourself. The things that you use as your outlets are clues to the best and brightest parts within ...
Views: 1543(4 votes) - *** Case Study - Use Intuition as Your Personal GPS - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteYou were born with a personal guidance system set to always lead you in the direction of your dreams, what your heart calls you to become. This internal GPS is your intuition, the voice of your Higher Self, your Inner Being or what I playfully call the Wizard Within. Wizards are alchemists, ...
Views: 2175(3 votes) - The Millionaire Next Door Book Excerpt - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kate RaidtThese people cannot be millionaires! They don't look like millionaires, they don't dress like millionaires, they don't eat like millionaires, they don't act like millionaires -- they don't even have millionaire names. Where are the millionaires who look like millionaires? The person who said ...
Views: 2871(2 votes) - Are Love And Low Self-Esteem Connected? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsI know I am the last person in the world to be discussing love. I know I am lucky to have found love. I got the girl of my dreams after all so I cannot be totally ignorant to the subject. What does interest me is how an interpretation by an individual could be connected to self-esteem. I did ...
Views: 1325(4 votes) - Confidence is Everything - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYears ago when I was a vice president of corporate development, I created a system of evaluation for our employees that was used to determine everyone’s yearly bonus. I told my boss that I found it curious that when the employees were measured against the standards of the system I’d developed, ...
Views: 638(3 votes) - *** Life Is In Service To Your Awakening - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseDid you ever notice how life seems to be dancing all around you, full of synchronistic events which bring realizations into your consciousness? Well, it is true that you are the focus! Life is in service to your awakening. Synchronistic, coincidental events are not random. They are carefully ...
Views: 1377(6 votes) - How Tiger Woods Can Help You Beat Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Jonathan MansfieldThe world's best golfer, Tiger Woods uses his imagination to help him consistently produce the highest level of play ever achieved in his sport. Before each tournament, Tiger uses his imagination to visualise playing perfect golf and winning the event. Each day before he sets foot on the ...
Views: 845(2 votes) - Three Ways To Instantly Boost Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsYou get what you focus on in life. If you have low self-esteem it is more than likely every thought you have is just making you feel worse about yourself. You need to snap out of your current mind set and do something different. I’m sure you are very good at telling people what is wrong with ...
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