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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- Motivation In Perspective - Part One - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Jonathan FarringtonEveryone needs some form of motivation to get them to do anything. This really means “sufficient reason” for doing it. It can take very little to motivate someone to do something pleasurable. It can take quite extreme circumstances to get that same person to do something objectionable. The key ...
Views: 1237 - Improving Children's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Wayne PoeTo learn how to improve your childrens' self-esteem can involve a lot of different aspects, this is part 1 in a series of articles focused on helping you imrove your child's self-esteem. You child comes home with their report card and reluctantly passes it over to you. You already have a bad ...
Views: 1138 - Ollie Ollie Oxen Free - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Pam ThomasWhat does hiding get you? We all do it or have done it in our life times. We hide or have hidden behind fears, old wounds, our past, false expectations (our own and others), perceptions…and why? Because hiding behind some thing that may be uncomfortable actual feels safe and familiar. As a ...
Views: 1178 - 7 Great Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Help Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Robert ScanlonI see so many people searching online for answers to help improve confidence, build self esteem, unlock motivation and find positive attitudes. But I am often amazed at how many of the answers we already have inside of us ... it's just that we haven't found the right ...
Views: 8505 - Addiction to Self-Judgment - by Submitted on May 01, 2006 from Margaret Paul“I’m such a jerk. How could I have said that?” “I’m a looser. I’ll never get anywhere.” “I’m so stupid. I should have learned this by now.” “I don’t fit in. I don’t belong with these people.” “I’ll never be good enough. I’ll never do it right enough.” “I’m permanently emotionally damaged. I’ll ...
Views: 6812 - Love the Person You Are and Hate the Person You’ve Been - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Angie LewisDid you know that love is a choice? We choose to love or not to love. It's that simple. But I believe the non-loving choice is not our "true selves." The non-loving self is absorbed in anger, judgment, resentment, and all kinds of things that we allow to control how we love. We haven't let go ...
Views: 902 - Becoming Engaged to Your Own Self Worth - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Amy HaleHow comfortable are you with your self-worth? Self-worth is important to the ultimate happiness you feel in your life because it is deeply tied into your ability to attain your desires. In order to move forward with your desires, you need perseverance. So why do we sometimes give up so easily? ...
Views: 1627 - Fear of Rejection, a sign of low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Carla ValenciaOne of the symptoms of low self-esteem is to feel alienated and lonely from other people. Where do these feelings come from? . They come from the belief that everyone else seems to be better than you in some way and because of that they will reject you. When I was a child I felt that I was ...
Views: 2138 - Building Self-Confidence at Work - 5 Things You Can Do - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Chris GallowaySelf-confidence is definitely a trait worth cultivating at work. Self-confidence helps you to project an aura of confidence that makes others trust in your abilities to complete a job successfully. However, many people are not fully secure about their abilities around their job. Here’s a ...
Views: 1756(2 votes) - Self Esteem, Self Confidence, And "Our Emotional States" - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2006 from Robert ScanlonHow is your self esteem, self-confidence related to your emotional state at any one time? And if it is, what can you or I do to take advantage of this relationship? Let's first explore the concept of an "emotional state". Human beings are creatures of emotion. We can ...
Views: 1397 - Me, Myself, and I. How Big is Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Lynne DeanAre you able to take responsibility for your actions? Do you enjoy life? How is your interaction with others? Are you loved and do you love? See if you can improve your self-esteem with these tips: Can you hear the little voice in your head? What does it tell you most of time? Are you ...
Views: 881 - Jack Zavada - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Jack ZavadaComparisonitis is a common illness that causes you to compare yourself to your friends, co-workers, siblings, and even celebrities. The problem with comparisonitis is that when you come up short in these comparisons, you can make yourself feel worthless and depressed. Fortunately there's a ...
Views: 2033 - What's the point in having dreams if you're not going to make them happen? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Dave MasseyI have a small poster on my wall, it reads... “What's the point in having dreams..... if you're not going to make them happen?” The way we think, stops us from realizing our dreams. How many people want to change their lives and believe that they can’t because of responsibilities? lack of ...
Views: 2249 - Intention vs. Goal - What's the Difference? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2006 from Pam ThomasThis is a discussion and topic that has been coming up a lot lately…at least it seems that way anyway. So what’s the difference between an intention and a goal? Aren’t they one in the same? Not really, but they are related and intertwined with one another. I like to think of an intention as the ...
Views: 1555 - 5 Steps to Accepting Compliments Graciously - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2006 from Linda DessauMany creative artists are uncomfortable with praise and compliments. We can be so busy judging ourselves harshly that we don't quite know what to do with positive feedback. We almost wish people would just "come out and say it," "it" being the negative thing that they're REALLY thinking, just ...
Views: 983 - How Do You Build Self-Confidence? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Skye ThomasYears ago while running an at-home daycare, I came to realize that we’re all born with an innate sense of self-confidence. Every single child under the age of five that I have ever observed has had a strong self-confidence in at least one area of their life. Most kids had confidence in all ...
Views: 1508 - How to use Self-Doubt as a Powerful Action Tool - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2006 from Michaela ScherrOne night last week after everyone had gone to bed, I sat by myself fully immersed in a self-doubt session. What if my latest e-book is a dud, what if my articles aren't up to scratch, what if I'm doing the wrong thing, what on earth made me decide to follow this path anyway (duh hello, you ...
Views: 1050 - THE COURAGE TO STEP OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2006 from James KrehbielCourage may be defined by those who live outside the bubble as opposed to those who live in it. I like to compare stepping out of the bubble to "wading out into the water." When one wades, they don't thrust themselves in, but slowly move deeper into the flow of things. They wait until they ...
Views: 1500 - Less Talk, More Action! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2006 from Margaret PaulIt is time for less talk and more action - loving action. Loving actions are those actions that support our highest good and the highest good of others. Loving actions are those actions that are motivated by love rather than by fear. Many people who have been on a path of personal and ...
Views: 2427 - How to improve your self esteem with your subconscious - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2006 from Kenneth Koh“What are the most effective techniques for programming the self esteem?” “I learned that I can not outperform my self esteem. Is it true?” Yes it’s true. You cannot outperform your self esteem. Your self esteem is your belief in your self, and your belief creates your reality. That’s the law ...
Views: 885 - Build Your Self Esteem, A Guide to Self Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2005 from David ElefantSo how do you stay cool, composed and sustain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement. Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart ...
Views: 1122 - How To Have High Self Esteem Around Negative People: 3 Key Steps - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2005 from Robert ScanlonA reader recently wrote and asked me this question: "How can a person have high self esteem when living with the negative energy of a partner? How can one keep oneself strong or respond differently?" My response ...
Views: 2162 - Just Say Yes! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from Debbie FriedmanI was never a fan of the big purple dinosaur. As a matter of fact, I used to make fun of him. Then, my grandson Ben was born and I bought Barney’s Great Adventure video. Over the years Barney has become almost a staple with all of my grandchildren. Ben (now 6) and Brooks (2 years old) ...
Views: 705 - How to get INSTANT self esteem and self confidence in the NEXT 15 MINUTES! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Robert ScanlonSounds a little shallow doesn't it ... 'instant self esteem'. As if somehow we have managed to package up a 'magic pill' that will simply do all the work for us. And yet both you and I do exactly that, daily, and without missing a beat. In fact, we ...
Views: 1308 - Ordinary or Extra-Ordinary? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Neil FellowesThere is a way to feel wonderful all of the time and what’s more it is quite simple to implement. I’m not sure about you, but I can’t think of any other outcome that would be higher, or that I would enjoy more, than for a person to have had an interaction with me and enjoyed it so much that ...
Views: 811 - "If I'm not accepted, I'm not okay" - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2005 from David LongoGive yourself the most powerful coffee breakyou ever had. Find the GOLD within this message... "If I'm not accepted, I'm not okay." Has that ever been your motto? Be honest with yourself, now.Don't you secretly think this? Sure, you might have that "inner wall" of resistance to a statement ...
Views: 1357 - Self Esteem: Something I have or something I do? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Robert ScanlonSelf Esteem: Something I have or something I do? Why would this be important?Stick with me and you'll see why this could be 'the difference that makes the difference' in improving self esteem.Firstly a small experiment. What do you notice differs in your answers to the following pairs ...
Views: 930 - INDIVIDUALIZED POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Harry HenshawPositive self-esteem is very important if not crucial to our happiness and well being as a human being. Having positive self-esteem can make the difference in that which we take on in life, in that which we go about achieving and creating. Having positive self- esteem also allows us to have ...
Views: 1361 - Are You Taking Responsibility? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Debbie FriedmanIt is time to take responsibility for our actions and the results we create in our lives. It’s time to stop expecting someone else to do for us what we are unwilling to do for ourselves. It’s time to remember that no one is doing it to us and no one is going to do it for us. We have the ...
Views: 1096 - Being Intentional - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2005 from Alan LeStourgeonI was talking with my wife, who is a mental health counselor, the other day and she was lamenting a bit about some of her clients not wanting to make the necessary changes in their lives to get over their issues. She was mulling over why people don’t or won’t get better and then she came out ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Stratagies for boosting your child's self esteem - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsSelf esteem in an important quality for all children to have. As parents, you can help to boost your child's self esteem by following the steps below: Model good self-esteem: Express through your actions and words that you respect yourself. Children are wonderful at imitating what they see ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Self-Confidence Secrets: Measure Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Annette ColbyWould you like to be confident in the things you do? Most people would. The problem is that many people aren't sure how. They think it is some mystical trait that some people seem to have and others don't. Actually, being confident in yourself and your ability to achieve your goals is a skill ...
Views: 3613(1 vote) - Self-contentment Leads to Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Laura SandhamBeing self-content means accepting and acknowledging who you are at your core and becoming satisfied -- maybe not perfect, but satisfied -- in all areas of your life. When you learn to better understand, better appreciate and eventually love yourself, you exude a quiet confidence that will open ...
Views: 3409 - Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Stuart DobsonMost people hate getting complaints. If people put them down their self esteem takes a hit and they get defensive – denying that they’re doing anything wrong. They take criticism as a personal insult. Even though sometimes complaints are made to deliberately put you down, reacting this way won’t ...
Views: 833 - Lucky's Gate - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Larry Hochman"Dad, do you know the story about Lucky the Dog?" "Yes, Jill. I do." "No, not that one. The other one." My two girls had just come back from several days with my parents and had been regaled with stories from the past. So naturally they wanted to share them with me. I'd grown up with ...
Views: 1095 - Addiction to Perfection - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Margaret PaulThe following email was sent to me by Karen, a member of our website: “For no obvious reason this morning, I was feeling anxious and depressed. I looked at it and realized that the false belief creating all this was that I have to be perfect in order for me to allow myself to feel happiness. ...
Views: 2365 - IMPROVING SELF ESTEEM WITH AFFIRMATIONS AND THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION MUSIC - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Harry HenshawPositive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our ...
Views: 1044 - 4 Ways You Can Get Over Your Need for Acceptance and Get on with Your Life - by Imagine what your life would be like if you could just be yourself, without thinking twice about what other people think of you! Here are four quick tips that will help you learn how to accept yourself. Make these four things a part of your daily routine and you’ll find people will judge you ...
Views: 1260 - Tips on boosting your self-confidence - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsHow you feel about yourself truly does affect your interaction with others. It truly saddens me when I hear women using negative talk when referring to themselves. We aren't born with self confidence but it is something that we gain throughout our lives. There are many things that we ...
Views: 1163 - WHO are YOU, really? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedWhat makes you, you? Think about that for a moment... There's probably a bunch of characteristics that come to your mind. Sometimes, the most basic of traits we overlook. For example, did you think about your gender, your ethnicity, or your age? We tend not to describe ourselves with these ...
Views: 1337(4 votes) - What is your process of Discovery? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2005 from graham julieWhen Julie looks through the lens of her camera she is interested in what is in focus and what is out of focus. Sometimes what is in focus is so boring, it’s the out of focus which interests her. The question that occupies her mind is: how do I bring that which is out of focus in focus? The ...
Views: 964 - Your Body Is Not A Work Of Art - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Alison Finch"Your body is not a work of art" is a true statement. So why do so many people, and women in particular, spend countless hours wishing that theirs was one and even more hours feeling angry, embarrassed and even ashamed of their bodies because they fail to live up to the images in their ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - Self-Esteem in the Performance Arts - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Patrick CohnMany athletes and performers I work with often wrongly determine their self-worth by how successful they feel about their career. When an athlete performs well or feels successful, he or she can feel good about him or herself. But the opposite is also true: despair and low self-esteem results ...
Views: 7798 - 7 Simple Ways of Driving Traffic to Your Site Using One E-Published Tips Booklet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Paulette EnsignI am not a web designer or search engine optimizer, nor do I play one on TV. However, I do know that the driving force in bringing qualified traffic to your web site is dynamic high value content. That means compelling, interesting, approachable, and immediately useful information, especially ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - DE-FENCE AGAINST I-CAN'T-ITIS - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinIt was a cool winter morning, and getting cooler. That morning, before I left for the barbershop, I told Sherry that maybe the yard work we had planned for the next few afternoons should be postponed. The clock radio had said it was supposed to be very cold for a few days. It would be very ...
Views: 930 - About Self Love - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.1. How do I love myself? 2. How can I feel like I don’t need approval and validation from anyone else anymore? 3. Why is it so hard for me to love myself? 4. What can I do to really feel happy inside? 5. Why is it so hard for me to take a compliment? 6. How can I know if someone loves me ...
Views: 1001 - What's Self-Esteem Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from Julie Donley“I don’t think I can do that,” says Shirley. “Does it matter what you think or does it matter what you do?” I replied. “I never thought of it like that. I know I should do this; I guess I just don’t think I’m good enough.” Shirley confessed. To which I replied, “Who asked you what you ...
Views: 1055 - Learning To Love Your Whole Body - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Gregory NewmanLearning To Love Your Whole Body What parts of yourself are the most difficult for you to love? Your nose, ears, eyes, hands,stomach, thighs, feet? If you were to look at my picture, you'd see that I have a gap between my front teeth. I’ve had a hard time learning to love this part of myself. ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - All About High Self Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.1. How do I begin to like myself when I’ve had low self worth my whole life? 2. How do I stop cutting myself down and insulting myself? 3. How can I change my self worth when I still get put down by others? 4. How can I be as confident as so many other people? 5. Isn’t it true that if I ...
Views: 1626 - DEVELOPING HIGH SELF ESTEEM - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Stacey ChillemiHigh self-esteem-like having money-something we think everyone else has but us. Yet having low self-esteem is perhaps the most common flaw of our humanity. The majority of people in society think, “The only way to have high self-esteem is to be born with it”. This is not true. You can develop ...
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