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Views: 2118(4 votes) - Learning to Make Small Talk With Strangers - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Royane RealDo you find it difficult to make small talk with strangers? Most of us do. Talking with someone we don’t know can make many of us feel very anxious, especially if we happen to be shy. Why is it so hard to make conversation with strangers? When you first talk with a stranger, you don’t know ...
Views: 4655(5 votes) - Fear And Loathing = Celebrity Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is it about celebrity that often results in a pattern of self-sabotage and public humiliation? What drives the crash and burn of those who seemingly have everything going for them? Celebrities have success, fame and the financial resources to live a rich delicious life. Why, then, are so ...
Views: 2729(3 votes) - Feeling Anxious Around People? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanLacking confidence around strangers Do you sometimes find yourself feeling very anxious around people? Do you sometimes manage to talk confidently to some people while in other times anxiety prevents you from properly choosing the right words to say? If your answers were yes then read this ...
Views: 2236(2 votes) - Self-Esteem: The Fuel for Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsWhat makes people different? Some people can get straight up in the morning and are ready to take on the world. Others have to force themselves to get up as they barely can stomach the thought of having to do anything with their day. The difference is self-esteem. Its those who took the time ...
Views: 1232(3 votes) - Are You Curious Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczDo you have a high degree of curiosity? If you don’t you could be missing out on one of the most important keys to success and a fulfilling life. While I’ve written about beginner’s mind before, I am drawn back to the topic of curiosity as I am just finishing the book Curious?: Discover the ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Three Big Causes Of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsThere is no one solid reason for you having low self-esteem. It is likely to be a combination of factors that build on each other until a vicious cycle is created, making you feel more and more out of control. You just feel like problems continue to mount instead of being resolved. The first ...
Views: 1471(6 votes) - Sorry J.Lo, I'm Kicking You Out! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Amy PearsonThe other day I was checking out at the grocery store when I happened across a photo of the lovely Jennifer Lopez looking even more lovely on the beach in a tiny red bikini. The headline read, “How J.Lo Got Her Body Back.” J.Lo, you see, is also the mother of boy and girl twins born roughly a ...
Views: 866(3 votes) - The Zen of Ease - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Ruth HegartyOne day someone in one of my mastermind groups told me she thought of me as the “Queen of Ease” which I absolutely loved (and may continue to use as my alter ego) since my mission in life is to help the woman entrepreneur have more time and energy for herself AND more money and success in her ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Ten Spiritual Truths You Didn't Know - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Ted Ollikkala (Spiritual Chicken)Unchallenged assumptions in a rational, take it for granted world are extremely dangerous. Yet many of us carry on day by day as if we know-it-all, and like a speed bump in the road (what's that in the road, a head?), sooner or later evasive action must be taken to avoid calamity. So watch where ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - 7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Body Image and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Catherine Cardinal1. Learn to set reasonable goals. Whether it’s about your exercise routine or diet, don’t set the bar too high or you may find yourself resisting and then failing. Remember that a healthy, balanced life is a journey of steps. Give yourself permission to win by keeping a steady workable ...
Views: 1698(7 votes) - How to Make Change Work For You - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Hara TaicherIf you're anything like me, you're always looking for information and new ideas to make your life more productive. As a Wellness Trainer, that's my main focus. Once I get a new thought/product integrated into my thinking, I'm able to teach what I've learned to my clients. Adopting new ideas ...
Views: 1684(5 votes) - Are You Suffering from the Impostor Syndrome? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you live with a chronic case of self-doubt? Do you feel like you don’t deserve your success? You might have the impostor syndrome which is a real, psychological disorder. While men can have this syndrome, it affects mostly women. The impostor syndrome involves feeling unworthy, like a fake; ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Demonstrate Self-Confidence by Learning How to Identify Your Personality Type - The Four Preferences - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Lovie HobbsHave you ever wondered why certain tasks or activities you perform come easily and others are a pain in the old proverbial “neck.” Perhaps, you have often struggled with communicating with a certain individual. Thus, you may have wondered how to get through to them. Well, do not be so hard on ...
Views: 923 - 2 Steps to Lift Your Emotions – Instantly! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Roger SeipThere’s a timeless principle that successful people live by, that I realized can be used as an immediate and powerful boost to your self-esteem and your emotions. Volumes have been written and spoken about this principle over the millennia, but I still see people not understanding or ...
Views: 1736(7 votes) - To Improve Your Relationships, Learn to Like Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Royane RealCan you really say that you like yourself? Or that you love yourself? For many of us, this is a hard thing to do. We are so critical of ourselves. When we don't have good self esteem, many areas of our life will suffer. We will find it hard to make good relationships and friendships. ...
Views: 2213(4 votes) - Building Self Esteem In Moments - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Dominic KnightIt was a Summers day sometime in 2009, I had just arrived at a California State fair. The smell of candy floss and funnel cake's filled the air as we walked down the pathway between the carnival games. I heard the merry-go-round in the distance and my mind was instantly filled with fun ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - Calming Your Inner Critic Will Help You Improve Your Self-Esteem: Learn How - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Isabel KirkI just came back from a professional workshop about calming your inner critic and I couldn’t wait to share this interesting topic with you. Where to begin? Well the structure of the human personality is very interesting and complex. Fascinating and confusing, lovely and irritating, logical ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Self-Care - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Ruth HegartyWhen you are creating effortless success, it's important that you learn to take extremely good care of yourself - physically, mentally and spiritually - and to always put your best interests first. There is a good reason why airlines instruct passengers who travel with small children to put ...
Views: 1409(3 votes) - Where Do You Bring Beauty Into Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtBeauty so often gets distorted as a value of external conditions but beauty is also an internal quality that shines when we are being true to ourselves. We are so unique in how we bring beauty to our world. There are countless ways people can be “lit up” by their surroundings and there are as ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - How to Be a Source of Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinThe way we look at ourselves has so much to do with how we influence others. In fact, the way we see ourselves is our choice. If we see ourselves in a negative way, then it just follows that we become introverted and therefore ineffective in empowering others. In order to influence others, we ...
Views: 1171(4 votes) - How Do You Express Your Self-Worth? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow do you express your self-worth? Are you going after your passions? Are you achieving your goals? How would you make your life better? These are some of the questions I have been pondering during the past couple of years as I wrote my latest book. I gathered insightful comments from women ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Transform Self Doubt into Confidence & Charisma - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dominic KnightI was reading one of Deepak Chopra's books this morning about the mind-body connection and how you can't separate them. The book said, "You become what you think about," which made me reflect on this mornings workout and how I was combing the muscle exercise and the mind together at the same ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Self-esteem – How to Lift It - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Mara FisherTaking responsibility for your life is the key to having high self-esteem. Here are two clues that your self-esteem is not as high as you might like it to be: 1. Blaming others for what does or does not happen in your life. 2. Complaining about your life as if you have no say in it. ...
Views: 2147 - Throw Out Those OLD TAPES! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Dan and Rebecca SnellTHROW OUT THOSE OLD TAPES, OLD STORIES, OLD MESSAGES! God doesn't make mistakes. YOU are not a mistake. Ask God to renew you. The past is past. Tomorrow is a fresh start! It's God's promise that His grace and mercy are new every morning! SCRIPTURE ASSURES US... 'Yet this I call to ...
Views: 2106(3 votes) - *** How to Tap Into Your Greatest Talent - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing. What you excel at, what is your greatest gift, may not be obvious to you. You may believe that what you do and create so effortlessly is easily achieved by anyone and everyone. It comes so naturally for you that you think it comes just as naturally for everyone else. ...
Views: 3645(2 votes) - Change From Negative To Positive Thinking With A Single Word - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Esther BartkiwI learned a new word today and it has me giddy with joy. The word is insouciance. Say it out loud: in soo see ance. Doesn't that sound delicious-like you want to eat a piece of it? Visualize To Change Your Thinking Insouciance is a French word that means carefree or without a care. ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - Six Steps for Increasing Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo any of these self-critical thoughts ever run through your mind in an endless loop; "Why do I do such stupid things?" or "What a jerk I am!" or "What's wrong with me?" If so, how would you like to edit that loop and turn those negative thoughts into a self-confidence building pep talk? of ...
Views: 1013 - Overcome Shyness Now - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jonathan MansfieldAnyone of any age, sex, nationality or status can suffer from shyness. The general consensus is that shyness is no big deal. Nothing could be further from the truth. At best, shy people have few, if any, friends and lead quiet unfulfilled lives. In more serious cases shy people can ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - Say "Yes" Wisely and Expand Your Comfort Zone and Increase Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumIs there something you have wanted to do, or more importantly, you know you need to do, to increase your happiness, confidence and motivation, and improve your future? - However, the thought of it absolutely terrifies you? Is it to learn a new skill for work, or join a networking group to ...
Views: 1261 - Success Tip - Become Part of Your Favorite Success Stories - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Aaron WhistonPeople have the tendency to assume great success is something only other people experience. However the world's most amazing success stories are about everyday human beings who believed in themselves and took consistent action. For a variety of reasons it's difficult for most people to ...
Views: 988(3 votes) - Witnessing vs. Intervening - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am trying to understand the balance in being the silence witness to my mind, (in just witnessing all it’s churning thoughts of insecurities etc. and knowing that it is not my true essence), verses taking what an insecurity says to me and working it through. An example is that I ...
Views: 544 - Loving Yourself Without Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Steve BetsworthBeing overweight is something that many of us suffer from. You are not alone. Whether you have a little bit of puppy fat or physically obese both your body and mind are affected. Whilst losing weight is something that should be done from a health point of view often people want to lose weight ...
Views: 1565 - Congruence and Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner Davenport“You can tell a person, not by what they say they are gratitude for, but how they respect what they claim to be grateful for.” ~ Mrs. Donna Priscott~ My mother was of my greatest examples on how to live life with honesty and integrity. This quote was one of her favorite sayings. Long ...
Views: 1693 - Why/How Am I in This Situation? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownThere are many changes happening in our world lately. This can seem challenging and bring about fear and negative thoughts and actions for many people. Reacting to changing situations around us is common and normal for most of us during these times, however it is not always productive in the ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - A Better Relationship with Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ray Kadkhodaian,CAC,LCPC,CADC,PsyD & Jean Kadkhodaian,MA,CH,Rev.After working with people for over 10 years, I have found that what happens to us is not as important as how we process what has happened. As children our parents and other adults tell us white-lies or keep secrets from us in order to protect us. This creates confusion between what we feel ...
Views: 1374 - Own the Power of Your Self-Love! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing more beautiful and powerful than a woman who truly loves herself. Most people would totally agree that this is true, and most of us can think of a woman like this, and nod our heads and say “Yes, she is both beautiful and powerful.” So if self-love gives you true beauty and ...
Views: 514 - Financial Management with Debt Canceled Service - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Bill NaugleCard debt consolidation will not only make your life easier but will also make economic sense. Facts relative to their financial history are the most significant items in beginning the search for the best financial management student consolidation loan. Term loans, also referred to as term ...
Views: 1074 - Peter Fogel's "High Self-Esteem and Public Speaking…Do You Really Need It?" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelAccording to a poll take by MSNBC men and women were asked what personal qualities had the greatest impact on the success of their careers. Naturally, men and women differed when it came to the importance of intelligence, ability and 'looks.' (I know... what a surprise) BUT the one thing they ...
Views: 3581(7 votes) - Winning the Battle in Your Mind - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Julie Donley“When I try to do the work, to approach a task or push through my procrastination, a battle ensues in my mind. I wind up feeling so intimidated that I take a seat and let the battle go on. I get so distracted that I’m paralyzed and I don’t get done whatever I wanted to do. It’s limiting – it ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Where Do Beliefs Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ty BennettThe Last Supper was painted by the Italian artist, Leonardo DaVinci. It took seven years for him to complete the project. The figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ were painted from living persons. The live model for the painting of the figure of Christ was chosen first. When it ...
Views: 2187(2 votes) - Is Low Self-Esteem Raining on Your Parade? - Open Your Self-Confidence Umbrella! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDoes the dark cloud of "I'm not good enough" raining on your parade? Is a lack of Self-Confidence preventing you from getting to that "silver lining" of your goals? If so, you're not alone. Many people walk around with their protective umbrellas of caution opened to prevent them from getting ...
Views: 1219(3 votes) - Is Smiling Really That Big of a Deal? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Glenda GibbsDid you know by smiling to the count of 60 - your energy/vibration can raise? I suppose this notion of mine is purely subjective - perhaps you'll read this and try it for yourself. Many years ago I learned by having visuals, (i.e., pictures) to trigger my inner happy button, I could raise ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Habitude: Practice, Practice, Practice - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydOh we say it all the time: "I have to get to band/choir practice", "My son has little league practice", "We have to get Susie to band practice" It's how we get better. It's how EVERYONE gets better! Let's not forget when we go to the Doctor we are entering into a Medical practice! If we need ...
Views: 2353 - Why Experience Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |One year while watching the NFL playoffs, an Old Spice commercial came on which featured a confident, dapper, middle-aged man. He was sitting on a chair in front of a lit fireplace with his legs crossed, striking a rather debonair pose while looking directly into the camera. He then delivered ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - How To Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Alexandra InnesDo you have a dream that you’ve thought about for some time… but you keep not doing anything about? You’re not alone in this, of course, but knowing that other people have also pressed the pause button on their dream doesn’t help you much! If you don’t really believe you can succeed at ...
Views: 1409 - Self Talk. Are you listening? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeDid you know that you talk to yourself all day long? (Yes, you're likely doing it right now. You can't deny it!) Also, I'm not talking about the all of the mental chatter about the various activities and chores you need to remember and manage throughout the day. Yes, it's also self talk but ...
Views: 1131 - Purpose? Find Yours! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Sharon EdenI’m writing this on the veranda overlooking the grounds, lake and woodlands of my ‘away from it all’ place. I’m spending time reading, writing, reflecting... and getting up late. I miss breakfast time but it’s totally worth the joy of not needing to be up at any particular time! And as I ...
Views: 666(2 votes) - How Your Appearance Impacts Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Look the part. That's what people from my grandmother's generation used to say. It meant looking like the professionals who belonged to the group that you wanted to be a part of. It also meant carrying yourself, through your demeanor, in a manner that's consistent with the expectations of the ...
Views: 2374(6 votes) - *** What Creates Confidence? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Margaret PaulThe Encarta World English Dictionary defines "confidence" as "a belief or self-assurance in your ability to succeed."We all know people who appear to be very confident professionally, yet when it comes to personal relationships, appear to be very insecure.Personal confidence ...
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