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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- Fireworks – Ignite, the light, and let it shine! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Bennie LouwFireworks – What an amazing song by Katy Perry. She reminds me of my inner strength and how we just need to ignite and shine and how amazing it is to know we have all that we need to succeed already within us. Like a firecracker has everything inside and when ignited explodes with bang of color ...
Views: 2206 - Building of Teen Self Esteem Starts at Birth - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsWhen does self esteem begin? Many times we think that self esteem begins in our children when they hit their tween years, not realizing that it really begins at birth. It is developed with the influence of parental attitudes and behaviors right from birth and then continuing on into all the ...
Views: 2205 - You Can go from Fear to Fearless: Getting Fear under YOUR Control - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Carol GignouxVampire Thinking Series # 6 So many of us don’t realize how fear drives our everyday world. Fear is often behind our lack of authentically loving relationships, unsatisfying jobs, disappointment in our selves, bad money management, and lackluster lives. Take a few minutes out of your ...
Views: 2205(2 votes) - You Can go from Fear to Fearless: Getting Fear under YOUR Control - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Carol GignouxVampire Thinking Series # 6 So many of us don’t realize how fear drives our everyday world. Fear is often behind our lack of authentically loving relationships, unsatisfying jobs, disappointment in our selves, bad money management, and lackluster lives. Take a few minutes out of your ...
Views: 2205(2 votes) - ***Getting Rid of Beliefs is Not Enough - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Morty LefkoeBecause many emotions are caused by beliefs, getting rid of the relevant beliefs can frequently eradicate negative emotions. For example, the belief that “Dogs are dangerous” will result in an emotion of fear when confronting a dog. The belief “People can't be trusted” will result in a feeling ...
Views: 2204 - 3 Lessons to Achieve Authentic Greatness from Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhen I'm in the mood for a little inspiration I seek out extraordinary people speak their truth from the heart. These are the thought leaders who fully express their Moxie - the confident courage to achieve authentic greatness with unrelenting drive and passion. In this abundant content ...
Views: 2204(4 votes) - Emotional Freedom Free Tip To Increase Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaIf you are looking to think more confidently, what you want is a mind that is controlled by you yourself rather than those all too familiar negative and self-critical thoughts that creep in. Well, in EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, those negative and critical thoughts are said to be ...
Views: 2204 - Who Uses NLP training? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from James RegoriskyThere are several kinds of careers that benefit from the use of NLP training. Many become trainers simply to further their own personal development and become much more charismatic, powerful men and women. Just having the desire to be more effective, organized and emotionally secure is ...
Views: 2204 - Self Image: Is Our Self Image Secondhand? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor many years I have been focusing on and asking myself about my own identity. Is the way we see ourselves the true expression of who we really are or is it the result of something else. And will we be comfortable with the same Identity our whole lives. Most of us have heard how the way we ...
Views: 2197 - Build Confidence and Stop Looking for Guarantees in Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBuild Confidence. Gain mental strength. We know this is what we need to be both happy and successful. Nevertheless, we all look for guarantees from time to time. We would like to be reassured of such things as definitely passing exams or a relationship definitely working out well, and so ...
Views: 2193 - Live Up to Your Potential … It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryDo you desire to be more successful in life than you are? Most people do, as it provides an inspiration to wake up each day. To believe you have the potential to improve your life is imperative for being motivated to excel and optimistic about your future. If you do not believe in your potential ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - How peer pressure can affect your life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanSuppose that a guy failed to establish good relationships with his classmates when he was a small kid. The subconscious mind of this person never forgets what happened and it desperately tries to correct the situation, but since the child has grown up already the subconscious mind tries to fix ...
Views: 2191 - 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: 2187(3 votes) - Build Confidence Through Clear Focus - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBuild Confidence. Seeing is believing; or is it? How clear is your vision? Is your reality based upon what you see or what you know? I frequently find myself marveling at how easily one automatically jumps to conclusions based upon prior self-belief, ideas and expectations, sometimes to the ...
Views: 2186 - HOW FLEXIBLE ARE YOU? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyHow Flexible Are YOU? Stretching Our Spiritual Flexibility Muscles Life is absolutely filled with unexpected twists and turns that present us with challenges at each bend in the road. Our ability and our commitment to moving WITH the current while opening our hearts and minds to new ...
Views: 2186(3 votes) - Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThe "Imposter Syndrome" is when a person feels they don't deserve a title or identity because they are not the best in their field, or because they feel they lack some form of credential, whether the credential is necessary or not. They are the kind of people who say they are an artist ...
Views: 2186(5 votes) - Responding to Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Adam BlumWhile the Inner Critic is universally destructive and squeezes joy from many lives, its intention is to be a helpful force. It is there to protect. It shames you in an attempt to shield you from experiencing humiliation from external sources. Unfortunately while trying to help, it becomes ...
Views: 2186 - Codependency and Power - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Darlene LancerPower exists in all relationships. Having power means to have a sense of control, to have choices and the ability to influence our environment and others. It’s a natural and healthy instinct to exert our power to get our wants and needs met. When we feel empowered, we can manage our emotions, we ...
Views: 2185 - Exploring The Self In Self Image - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Sources Of Identity When we talk about things like self image, what or who is this self that has this image? Is this self really us? Or is this self only the outside worlds idea of us that we bought into because at the time we had no idea of what was going on? How many of us ever stop and ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Build Self-Esteem and Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Darlene LancerOur thoughts are powerful – for better or worse. Thoughts can set off chain reactions that build self-esteem or undermine it. Authority over our mind is the ultimate power. “Mind is everything. What you think you become,” said Buddha. Thoughts affect not only our mental health, relationships, ...
Views: 2184(3 votes) - Are You In Control Of Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Cindy .HolbrookMost people wander through their entire life believing they are in the drivers seat … But are they really? Are you??? When you are driving your vehicle, you have your hands on the wheel, your eyes on the road, your foot on the gas (ready to brake if necessary) and most important of all ...
Views: 2184(2 votes) - How to Write an Effective Speech - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesOnce you’ve received the official notice that you are the keynote speaker it’s time to prepare for your speech. One of the biggest challenges is deciding how to get started. Too many presenters wait until the last minute to put their speech on paper. Even seasoned speakers can fall into this ...
Views: 2184(3 votes) - What Does Success Feel Like To You? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Mohamad LatiffDo you know how good you are at what you do? When was the last time you did an objective evaluation of your skills, abilities and aptitudes - that determine how 'successful' you are in whatever it is that you do? Most people, especially those in the professional, entrepreneurial or academic ...
Views: 2179 - What Makes You Come Alive? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczHarold Whitman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Do you know what makes you come alive? Or, like so many of us have you lost sight of that "zing", ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - The Importance of a Positive Attitude in Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Ryan LoweWhy is a positive attitude so important? Because it determines everything else in your life! Attitude isn’t just about whether or not you’re having a good or bad day. Attitude is more than that. It affects relationships. It affects careers. It affects your entire future. I’ve met people ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - Courage to Persevere - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Martyn GreenTo begin with I would like to ask you a question and to think carefully about your answer. "Have you ever been faced with an opportunity but declined to take it because of a lack of courage"? Before answering that we need to know exactly what is courage? The Merrian-Webster online dictionary ...
Views: 2174(3 votes) - Tired of Feeling Guilty? – Learn to Resolve It - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierDo you find yourself feeling like you “deserve” the guilt you are harboring inside of you? Are you more accepting of others’ mistakes than you are of your own? Do you feel like you are carrying a tremendous weight around with you because of being consumed by guilt? Holding on to guilt is ...
Views: 2172 - ***You create your experience of reality - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Morty LefkoeWhen you realize that you never saw your beliefs in the world, that you only saw events that had no inherent meaning, it becomes clear that you create your beliefs—and, ultimately, reality as you experience it. Thus, everything we say is “out there”—other than what we sense (in other words, what ...
Views: 2171 - Self-Esteem and Self Confidence - Embracing Your Uniqueness - by Las Vegas Performance of America's Got Talent Winner was just few days ago and it brings up some thoughts. Finalists of any age are embracing their unique talents and sharing them with millions, not only in America, but around the world. How about the rest of the people and their ...
Views: 2171 - The Heart: Is It More Than A Muscle? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis article will look at the different aspects of the heart; this will include empathy, emotions and feelings. I will also explain my current understanding of what leads to an absence of empathy and an ability to feel. Inspiration I was also inspired to write this after seeing the Alfa ...
Views: 2171 - 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: 2169(6 votes) - EFT Tapping to Christina Aguilara's "Beautiful" Song - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaWant to feel more self-confident? Want a better image to project to others? Start by forgetting everything you see in the papers and in magazines about the supposedly perfect body image: So you walk into a dinner party or family gathering and instantly feel awful because you are not the ...
Views: 2169 - End the Epidemic of Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Patricia OmoquiLow self esteem is a widespread mental affliction; it has reached epidemic proportions. Almost all people carry this “virus.” Few are symptom-free. Typical indications of infection include anxiety, helplessness, depression and addictions to work, food, alcohol, drugs, and dysfunctional ...
Views: 2168(8 votes) - SCHEHERAZADE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE GREATEST LOVE/HATE STORY The most wonderful love story is the story of Scheherazade. The king had been betrayed by his first wife and he proceeded to take his anger out on a new bride who after the first night would always be beheaded. Some 1,000 women suffered the same fate until a feisty ...
Views: 2168 - 10 Steps to Self-Love and Nurturing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Darlene LancerThe idea of self-love and self-nurturing baffles most people, especially codependents, who by and large, received inadequate parenting. The word “nurture” comes from the Latin nutritus, meaning to suckle and nourish. It also means to protect and foster growth. For young children, this usually ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - Zero Investment Innovation: A New Need for Education - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Pradeepta NayakWhen people in their everyday life and work feel that they are not individually responsible for the lack of movement, growth, or development, it does not augur well for a progressive and healthy society. And, if the education sector is the victim of this vacuum, our future may have been taken ...
Views: 2165(1 vote) - Avoid These Mistakes to Stop Binge Eating - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Nina VIt is often reported that approximately one of 3 women who seek either weight loss or eating disorder treatment experience binge eating disorder. This is a an estimate and could possibly be even higher due to the secrecy and shame that usually comes with the disorder. Finding help to stop binge ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - ***A Tool For Resolving Conflict - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty Lefkoe“Amazing!! You must do it in Hebrew and Arabic!!! It will change the condition in all the Middle East.” This is one of my favorite comments written on my blog. It’s from Yair, someone in Israel who wrote it after using our free belief-elimination process. Yair obviously saw how the ...
Views: 2162(2 votes) - EFT Tapping Trick For Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaDo you look towards others for validation? Do you find your self-worth depends on how worthwhile people think you are? Do you wish you had the confidence that others seem to have? If so, read on. Let us take the last question. If you wish to have the self-confidence that others seem to have, ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - True Self: Why Is It Hard To Reveal Our True Self? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperRevealing who one is to others is not always easy and I believe that this can be due to two reasons. Firstly this can come about through not knowing who one is and secondly through the feeling that it is not safe for one to reveal who one is. Both of these reasons can be the result of ones ...
Views: 2158 - Dare to Say NO! (How To Increase Your Self-Esteem) - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicDo you feel like it's hard to fight for yourself'? Do you often agree to things which don't even interest you just so you will avoid conflict? Are you taking too many obligations upon yourself just to please others? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then it's time to learn how ...
Views: 2153 - FOLLOW THE QUESTION INWARD by Parisha Taylor - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Parisha taylor“……. When man is strong enough to truly look at himself objectively, he will find it happened when he was totally involved in service to others. This is when we remember and the question is answered of who and what we are. Then and only then, can we see clearly and know Great Spirit. This is ...
Views: 2153(2 votes) - Subtleties Of Body Loathing - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sarah Maria5 signs that you need to make peace with your body So you are not anorexic, and you are not bulimic, and you don’t binge eat most of the time, but do you love your body? According to the latest statistics, the answer is probably “no”. And if you don’t love your body, ...
Views: 2143 - Put a spring on your Self-esteem - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anna AparicioIt’s spring! Flowers blossom, trees bloom, landscapes boom with summer colours, animals and insects awaken from hibernation, and we…well, why not make this the time we start to love ourselves more? It’s time for Self-love! Most of us have spent enough time self-loathing to last us a life ...
Views: 2141(1 vote) - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Attract People That Lack Boundaries? - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that will make it easier to have fulfilling relationships with others, and having boundaries is one of them. The primary reason for this is that they will allow someone to maintain their sense of self. As when one is unable to do this, it is going to be a ...
Views: 2140 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Have An Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on May 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone wants to achieve something, there is the chance that they will have a number of people who inspire them. These could be people who they know personally or it may relate to people they know from a distance. However, regardless of whether they know them or not, they will be having ...
Views: 2139 - This is a SCARF You Don’t Want to Wear - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from M.J. RyanI wrote last time about how our limbic systems are constantly on high alert, ready to activate the stress response at the sign of a threat. That’s a good thing when we’re in physical danger. But unfortunately it also can turn on in traffic jams, layoffs, arguments with our loved ones…you fill in ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Create a New Self-Image - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaDo you feel like a wealthy person? How you feel about yourself or your self-image makes a huge difference in your ability to attract prosperity. You have a certain way that you think about yourself and it's amazing how much influence your own thoughts can have on your life ...
Views: 2137 - Sense Of Self: What Is A Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that a sense of self is an illusion and that it is simply an idea. Regardless of this viewpoint and any other point of view that is similar; it is clear that having a sense of self makes a big difference and that ideas are powerful. I wouldn’t describe a sense of self as ...
Views: 2134 - Some Encouraging Words To Survive Criticism - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Daniel AmisWhat a historic time it is! The election that took place yesterday had the biggest turn-out in history. No matter who you voted for, you had a tremendous opportunity to get your voice heard. This has been an interesting and engaging election and I would like to congratulate John McCain for his ...
Views: 2132 - 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, ...
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