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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- ***Why Self-Help Often Doesn’t Work … And What Does - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Morty LefkoeHow many times have you attended a personal growth workshop, or listened to a self-help audio course, or viewed a set of DVDs designed to change your life? Given the type of people who usually read my blog, probably most of you. And how many times did you get a high when you completed the ...
Views: 2453(8 votes) - Freedom Or Safety: What Would You Choose? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAfter recent experiences and awareness’s in my life and also from what is happening it the public domain, I felt it was right to talk about my views and understandings of these two incredibly important areas of life. The Dichotomy On one side we have a great need to feel safe and on the ...
Views: 2450 - Assertive: Can The Fear Of Being Abandoned Stop Someone From Being Assertive? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, knowing when to speak up or to keep quiet is something that comes naturally. And while they might not get this right all the time, it is not going to be something that they need to focus on. At certain times, they might speak up when they should have kept quiet or kept quit ...
Views: 2447 - How to create a positive self-image - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Henry Mukuti"Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself" ~ George Bernard Shaw. Before we start please get a piece of paper and write down the answer to the following questions. What do you think about yourself, what do you think your colleagues and peers think about you? The answers ...
Views: 2445 - People Pleasing: Does Low Self-Esteem Cause People To Please Others? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one can pay attention to their own needs and do what they can to fulfilling them, and on the other hand, they can focus on others people’s needs and do what they can to fulfil them. If their life is a reflection of the former, it is likely to be far more fulfilling than if their ...
Views: 2445 - Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda: How to Make a Decision You Won’t Regret! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Michael BroderWouldn't it be nice if you could always approach big decisions head on, and feel little or no regret, regardless of the outcome? As Yogi Berra famously said; "when you approach a fork in the road, take it". But seriously, why are decisions often such a source of conflict? Usually, there are ...
Views: 2433 - Stay Light-Hearted During Challenging Times - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIn today’s tough economic times, many people are facing very difficult life situations. There is mounting uncertainty in the air because so many people have already lost their jobs and their homes. It’s not easy to stay cool, calm and collected when you don’t know what to expect tomorrow. You ...
Views: 2431 - 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 - The Fear of Appearing Dumb: Intelligence Speaks for Itself - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe universal need to be accepted by others can be a barrier that prevents us from being ourselves around them. When we fear that the people we encounter will perceive us as inept or unintelligent, we frequently try to flaunt our grasp of large words or clever witticisms or our professional ...
Views: 2426 - Relationships: Do Some Men’s Childhood's Set Them Up To Develop A Saviour Complex? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some men who offer their assistance when it is needed, there are others who have a different approach. Here, it is not going to be enough for a man to offer their hand from time to time, they will need to take things further. An Identity A man can believe that it is not ...
Views: 2425 - Self Realisation: Why Do Some People Always Look Outside For Answers? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time that is often described as the information age. And this is largely due to the internet and how this has made information so easy to access. What was only available to a certain class of people or what could only be known trough travelling to certain parts of the world for ...
Views: 2424 - Self Love and Narcissism - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: What is the difference between self-love and narcissism and how does it affect the capacity to love others? Answer: There are two differences between healthy self-love and pathological narcissism: (a) in the ability to tell reality from fantasy, and (b) in the ability to empathise ...
Views: 2422 - Peter Fogel's "The Self-Confidence Question!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI have an entrepreneur friend who is an engaging speaker. He always gets high marks on audience evaluations. On stage, he comes off as quite confident. Watching him, you’d think he was loaded with self-esteem. In fact, the opposite is true. And at a recent presentation, he let his audience ...
Views: 2420(8 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) - ***The Causes And Cures For Overeating—The Subject Of My New Blog - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Morty LefkoeThe more we work with clients who have a problem of overeating, the more convinced I am that we have come up with an effective solution to a major health crisis. Over 70% of American adults are either overweight or obese. That is a disastrous situation for those people who have an ...
Views: 2419(1 vote) - Three Keys to Using the Power of Visualization to Increase Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Pat AltvaterDid you watch the Dancing with the Stars finale this season? Yes, I admit it; I watch that show. I love the waltzes that are so graceful with the beautiful dresses and flowing fabric. Hines Ward, of Pittsburgh Steelers fame, won. The cool thing about Hines is that when he danced, it ...
Views: 2419 - Do You Have Low Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiLow self esteem can be devastating to an individual's personal, work, and scholastic life. The constant feeling of inadequacy and unworthiness can undermine attempts to succeed at even the smallest things. If you find yourself plagued with such feelings, you may need to ask "do I have low self ...
Views: 2418 - ***An Effective Health Care System Requires New Beliefs - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Morty LefkoeOnce you understand the power that beliefs have to shape behavior and limit possibilities, you can begin to see why so many of society’s problems seem insoluble. Societal beliefs prevent change in society just like individual beliefs prevent change in individuals. For example, if you have ...
Views: 2417(7 votes) - Sex & Pizza... Pizza & Sex - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Kimberly Laura MaloneSo, yes this one is about the old cliche... "Pizza is a lot like sex. When its good its really good, when its bad its still pretty good." I always enjoyed how Adam Carolla of the early Love Line years would yell at befuddled young women who had yet to understand this 'fact' of our existence, ...
Views: 2417 - THE C FACTOR: BOOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE with NLP - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Anna AparicioWomen, and men, of all ages and backgrounds come to my coaching practice: singletons looking for love, young professionals looking for a job, career or life direction, business people with public speaking fears, a lot of people struggling to lose weight… The common denominator is usually low ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - ***It’s Not Your Parents’ Fault - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Morty LefkoeOne of the most common questions we get from people who use our free belief-elimination site is, “I don’t think I got my beliefs from my parents. Can’t negative self-esteem beliefs be formed from interactions with siblings or later in life from teachers or peers?” The answer in 99% of the ...
Views: 2410(2 votes) - Consequences Of Poor Self Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Kara HeissmanDo you often find yourself doing a monologue of how unattractive, stupid and useless you are? If yes, then it is likely that you are one of the many people who need a little help with their self confidence levels. It is normal for us to occasionally feel a little disappointed and discontented ...
Views: 2407 - How to Attain Genuine Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyYou may find it surprising to know that there is more than one form of confidence. Some mannerisms that can seem to be a sign of confidence in a person are in fact not confidence at all. The thing is what is genuine confidence? Well, genuine confidence is a natural deportment or magnetic energy ...
Views: 2405(2 votes) - NUTURING YOUR SELF ESTEEM - by I wonder how many people would choose high self esteem as one of the most important aspects of themselves. In our work with thousands of individuals in a variety of settings I recognise that low self esteem has reached epidemic level in all human society. I would go to the extent to declare that ...
Views: 2405 - Financing Fashion: Why it's Worth Planning A Wardrobe Upgrade - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanLike anything else, fashion trends change, and keeping in style is vital to social interaction. After all, your clothes say quite a bit about who you are and how you feel about yourself. When you're hoping to make an impression in the job market, what you wear can potentially make or break those ...
Views: 2404 - ***Become a Confident Learner! - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Tina NiesMany adults are going back to school or seeking active learning experiences. With our changing economy and culture, many adults who thought they were done with “school” are finding themselves back in the classroom. For some it’s a new adventure, for others their worst nightmare. Why are so ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - Introvert to Extrovert : 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Shyness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Mark ShepardHave you ever been tongue tied at the thought of approaching an attractive person and introducing yourself? What about feeling awkward and out of place at business or social gatherings? How about hesitating to raise your hand in class or pick up the phone to make a sales call? Before we go ...
Views: 2386(3 votes) - Regain Your Emotional Balance in These Challenging Times! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Lily MarsEven in the best of times, life can be challenging. Sometimes failing health or loss of a job may be at the root of our concerns. Other times it may be smaller things, such as feeling left out, being criticized or feeling judged by others that sends us for a loop. And that’s the focus of this ...
Views: 2385 - Stubborn: Is It Good Or Bad To Be Stubborn? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about a quality that is generally seen in a negative light, the word ‘stubborn may come to mind. This could be a word that one uses on a regular basis and/or it could be something they are used to hearing from other people. There is also the chance that this is not only a ...
Views: 2385 - Are You Imprisoned By Walls of Jealousy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonJealousy is a cruel emotion; cruelest of all to those who experience it, but also cruel to those whom it is directed at. I was totally shocked yesterday when I accidentally came across an on-line forum which was supposed to be a networking opportunity for those who work in a particular niche ...
Views: 2383 - 5 Steps to Break Down Negative Thinking & Stop Beating Yourself Up! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Janna ChinDo you pay attention to everything your mind tells you? Our minds can take us on a wild goose ride with all the "What ifs" and "I should haves." The mind is the main cause of the "Worrier" in us and is the culprit for our automatic tendency to "beat ourselves up" at the first sign of ...
Views: 2375 - 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) - *** How to Create New Possibilities in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeSome people are convinced we create our own reality by focusing on what we desire with strong emotion. Others are just as convinced that that idea is New Age nonsense. But regardless of which position is valid, it is unquestionably true that we literally create new possibilities in our lives—a ...
Views: 2371 - Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Monitor Your Children's Internet Use - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Jack TaggertyThe internet is an amazing resource of information and entertainment. It is also a forum in which people can communicate with one another from all over the world. And best of all, the internet is not exclusive. Anyone can take part in online festivities. Even children can navigate the internet ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU EVER LIVE STREAM - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Anne CookBefore jumping into the ocean of Live Streaming, there's a few things you should know. Find out the four basic types of fish in the live stream sea and which one you are most like. Only then will you know what to consider before live streaming. "You take this way too seriously," a viewer ...
Views: 2366 - 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 - Self-Esteem: Can Toxic Shame Cause Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one comes across something that grows into the ground and has a big trunk, there is only going to be one word to describe what it is – and that is a tree. And the same can be said when it comes to describing other things on this planet. However, when it comes to how one sees themselves, ...
Views: 2364 - Butterfly Wings and Wood Nymphs…Hello Freedom! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rita FarinYears ago, when I was leaving a full-time corporate job for the second time in my life to pursue unknown endeavors, a colleague gave me an inspiration stone with the word FREEDOM engraved on it. Even though I thought I knew what it meant at the time, today I have developed a very intimate ...
Views: 2362 - Love Yourself and Authentic Happiness Will Follow - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you ever find it difficult to love yourself because you think you're unlovable, you're a failure, or you're just not worth the time? Does your inner critic put you down when you fail live up to your own expectations? If so, and you're looking for a way to win the inner battle with yourself ...
Views: 2358 - Personal Development and the Lie of Self Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Willie HortonFrom the word go, we’re programmed to believe that we need to better ourselves. If we’ve grown up in the Christian tradition, we have learned that he are damaged goods in need of repentance – that’s not, in fact, at the core of the Christian message – in fact, we are actually told that we are ...
Views: 2357(19 votes) - The Perfectionist Inner Critic - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Jay EarleyThe Perfectionist is one form of the Inner Critic. It is a part of you that tries to get you to do things perfectly. It has very high standards for your behavior and especially for products you create or performances you make. This often comes up around written reports. Often the Perfectionist ...
Views: 2356 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Feel Boundaryless? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf it was raining and one didn’t wear jacket or something to keep them dry, they would soon be soaked. Their jacket or an umbrella for instance, is then something that protects them from the rain. However, even if it was not raining one still needs to protect themselves. Their personal space ...
Views: 2355 - We don't "deserve" anything - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Andy KayMany coaches and self-development whizzes will talk about living the life you “deserve”, and how you somehow “deserve” certain things. But... You don’t deserve anything. Because nobody does. And already, I have a good idea what most of you are thinking: “But I’ve been miserable for so many ...
Views: 2355 - Looking Good: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Looking Good? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne doesn’t have to look very far to see how obsessed people have become with looking good in the western world. And this is not limited to one gender; both men and women are involved in this. For a woman it could relate to: the kinds of clothes they wear, make-up, body shape, hair style, ...
Views: 2354 - 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 - 5 Ways to Kick Doubt Disappointment and Frustration - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOk, yes I know. You are already pushing toward that goal. You have taken the initiative and considered the risks were well worth the reward. Honestly, you did not see this as a choice. Your heart and soul were calling you to reach for this new level. Things felt great initially. You were feeling ...
Views: 2349(1 vote) - Depression: Can Living In An Oppressive Environment Cause Someone To Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have lived in the same environment for their whole life, there are others who have moved around. When one has moved around, they might not have stayed in the same place for very long. This could be a sign that one has a job that requires them to move around, ...
Views: 2347 - Your Self Esteem: How Loud Is Your Inner Voice? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Raymond GrisbyI have a question for you. I want you to be completely honest with me. If I were to ask you how you feel about yourself, how would you respond? Would you be the person that loves their life and lives it to the fullest? Would you be the person that feels you are a wonderful person but you ...
Views: 2346 - Greatness: Do Only Some People Have Greatness? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are both general and specific ideas and opinions around what greatness is. And what will form these ideas and opinions will be influenced by the age that one lives in, the society they are raised in and what one values themselves. This can range from the current societal models, such ...
Views: 2344 - Self-Acceptance and Freedom to Be Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Krystal KuehnTo find the good life you must become yourself. ~ Dr. Bill Jackson We all want to be liked by others. We want to be accepted for who we are, and we want to feel free to be our genuine selves around them. But sometimes we feel pressured to live up to a certain image or expectation of what we ...
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