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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- Taking Care of You: 54 Ways to Nurture and Self-Care - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeLearning to take care of yourself is at the very core of your healing process. It’s a way to demonstrate self-love and respect of yourself. No matter how busy you get, making time to care for yourself—mind, body, and spirit—is a must. Neglecting self-care can have negative effects on body, ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - Anxiety: Can Toxic Shame Cause Anxiety? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life, if this is something one suffers from on a regular basis it is likely to mean that something isn’t right. Now, this is not to say that one has to be in a constant state of anxiety for there to be problem; as it could also be ...
Views: 2018 - What You Think of Me is None of My Business - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxYup, that’s what I said. Do I have your attention? Alright, let’s talk. I’m not advocating acting as if no one else in the world matters. What I am saying is how many of your decisions are based on what you think someone else may think or say? Do you follow your dreams or do you ...
Views: 2018(3 votes) - Low Self-Esteem and Addiction: The Siamese Twins - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeLow self-esteem is a thinking disorder in which individuals view themselves as inadequate, unlovable, or incompetent. There are many manifestations of low self-esteem, the worst of them being addiction. There’s no doubt that low self-esteem is one of the chief causes of addiction. The ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Piano Practice: The 1-Minute-A-Day Practice Technique For Busy Adults - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Guy FauxWhen I mention piano practice, it almost always gets most students of the instrument to cringe a little...especially adults who took lessons as a kid and are thinking about starting piano lessons again. The memories, good or bad, inevitably start to resurface. However, if you had a bad ...
Views: 2017 - Taking Care of Ourselves - Why Don’t We Do It? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Self-Esteem. As Lily and I talked she told me about a situation at work. She’s a data entry person and is now eligible for the company’s health insurance. Her boss promised that the insurance information would be available two weeks ago but no one had gotten ...
Views: 2016 - Winners give up bad associations, partnerships and relationships. - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOWhat happens when pleasing others runs contrary to serving your own best interests? People all over the country have told me that they feel held back by the very people they believe should be helping them succeed. They secretly fear that their own family and friends work against their ...
Views: 2016(3 votes) - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Create A False-Self? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in touch with their true-self, it is likely to mean that they are in touch with their true needs and feelings, among others things. These inner aspects will then go onto shape their behaviour, and the idea people have of them can then match up with who they are. However, this ...
Views: 2014 - ***Don’t ever give up hope - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Morty LefkoeFor most of my life I didn’t want to be me. In fact, I was so unhappy being me that I wanted to be someone else. When I was in my twenties I wanted to be Fred Astaire, because I liked the light and joyful sense of life he projected when dancing on screen. Later in life I didn’t care who else ...
Views: 2012 - Dealing With Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon GoodWe all hate rejection, maybe even fear it. And we all have to face it at some time in our lives. But for the artist, rejection can come often and cut deeply. An actor may face rejection as much as daily, and when you yourself are the instrument of your work, it's hard not to take the rejection ...
Views: 2012 - WILLpower or DOpower? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Michael MantellOf course that’s a provocative title. After all, we live in America where we have become anesthetized into believing that we must be ever so careful to avoid holding anyone accountable, answerable or responsible. Rather we prefer to blame a lack of self-esteem, a “bad” childhood, traumatic ...
Views: 2012 - ***The Conversation Continues: How Things Occur For Us, Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Morty LefkoeWe always create a meaning for the events we confront; that meaning then becomes how the events occur for us. We then think how events occur for us is an accurate description of reality. It is not. It is merely the meaning we have placed over reality. It is the filter through which we view ...
Views: 2010(4 votes) - Expectations: Do Our Expectations Create Our Experiences? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn a previous article that I write on expectations, I looked at where our expectations come from. And here I want to take a closer look at how expectations are influencing our day to day life. Expectations can become part of one’s nature and how they see life or they can be expectations that ...
Views: 2009 - Reality Or Projection: What Do We See? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the questions I have been asking myself recently is; are we seeing reality based on how it is today or are we interpreting and creating it based on what happened in our past The first response to this question could be; Of course we are seeing reality for how it is today, what else is ...
Views: 2009 - Nurture the Most Important Relationship You'll Ever Have - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsAre you in a love relationship or marriage with your soulmate? Have you found “the one” for you? Maybe you haven't yet found “Mr. Right” or “Ms Right” and are trying to attract the relationship of your dreams. If you're in a relationship with someone you love and you want this ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - Size doesn’t really matter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Diane CraigIn fitting rooms across the planet, “Does it make me look fat?” — is without a doubt the pivotal issue that makes or breaks a clothing sale. Ultimately, it’s a rhetorical question because the woman doing the trying-on will make the call herself. If she has even the slightest uncertainty that the ...
Views: 2008(2 votes) - Acne That Reappears When People Say the Skin Is Clear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaI get this in my inbox, and it goes like this: "Since my teens, I have suffered bouts of acne. And I notice when my skin is clear and someone gives me a compliment on my skin, I come out in spots. The same thing happens with weight. If someone compliments my figure, I stop looking after it. ...
Views: 2007 - 10 Self Esteem Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Menelaos ChristophiSelf esteem is something that can be improved by systematic effort by the person itself. Below there are 10 self esteem exercises that can be followed by a couple to improve each others' self esteem and develop a more quality relationship between them. 1. The unconditional acceptance The ...
Views: 2004 - Michael Mantell: How to Realize the Success in Your Head - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell often quotes George Lucas' famous observation, “You can’t do it unless you imagine it.” This applies to elite amateur and professional athletes, CEO’s, high school seniors applying to college, couples on dates, and me writing this article. In fact, it’s a universal inborn ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - Problems Or Challenges: What’s The Difference? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThese are two words that can be used to describe an occurrence or situation. One person may use the world problem and another could use the word challenge. And this is even though they are both in the same position or looking at the same thing. Meaning On Google.com the word problem is ...
Views: 1999 - Truth or Cellulite?--the nature of perception by Johanna Courtleigh - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Perception is a quirky thing. Because, sometimes, lurking in the not-too-hidden recesses of our minds, is a part of us that wants to keep us in pain, shame, hopelessness. And it often it does this by lying to us. Even in the face of evidence to the contrary. And we believe . . . We must ...
Views: 1998 - Communication: Is It Important To Be Emotionally Expressive? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to connecting to other people, our facial expressions play an important role. And like one’s body language and their tone of voice, one is not always aware of how they’re coming across. Or one might be aware of their body language and their tone of choice, but their facial ...
Views: 1997 - ***What Could They Possibly Have Been Thinking? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Morty LefkoeThere was a time in America when some people were treated as property, forced to do whatever other people wanted, abused without any ability to respond, and unable to obtain their freedom. Such behavior was legal and considered appropriate by the people practicing it. When we look at the ...
Views: 1994(2 votes) - Being And Doing: What Is The Difference? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor a long time, the western world has been familiar with the word doing and the word being has been something that the people in the east were familiar with. And this has gradually changed in the west, with people becoming more aware of these eastern approaches and vice ...
Views: 1991 - Inside Out Empowerment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Kim OlverWhen we are thinking of making changes in our lives, all too often we look externally. We have a perfect picture in our heads about what life should look like, then we go about acting on life to give us whatever it is we think would be perfect. The only problem with this approach is that we are ...
Views: 1991 - Stop "Shoulding" All Over Yourself! - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Elizabeth CappellettiDid you ever notice that we often do or don't do things because we are worried about what others will think? It's kind of silly if you think about it, but I know so many of us are guilty of it! It takes a lot of work and self-awareness to really start to change that. So I am giving you the ...
Views: 1991(2 votes) - What is Narcissism? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Evelyn LimAt some point in time, you may have heard someone being labeled as being narcissistic. Or, someone may even have told you that you display narcissistic behavior. And so, you have wondered what exactly that term means. In short, narcissism is a type of personality trait that can be ...
Views: 1990 - Nice Guys: Why Are Some Men 'Nice Guys'? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the modern day descriptions of men, there are two that are often mentioned. One is the bad boy and the other is the nice guy. And while on paper and in person these men can come across as being radically different, in many ways, they are simply two sides of the same coin. ...
Views: 1989 - Assertiveness explained - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Mohamed FaroukSelf confidence is a nothing but a reflection of your beliefs about yourself. If you see yourself as skilled, strong and capable you will feel confident while if you believe that you are worthless, helpless or weak then you will never feel confident. One of the skills that can help you feel ...
Views: 1988(3 votes) - FEAR - Of What? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Yvonne BignallThe most common reason I hear from people for not following their dreams is their relationship with FEAR. And it is not just fear of failure, for some it is fear of success. Why would anyone fear success? Success changes a number of things; the way people see you, the way people treat you, ...
Views: 1988 - 3 Benefits of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Don DulinResearch shows that worrying and negative thinking can actually make things worse in your life. You add unneeded stress to your life, which can lead to all sorts of health problems including stroke and heart attack. For this reason alone, you should stop thinking negatively and start thinking ...
Views: 1987 - Secrets Of The Self Defense Groin Kick - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kenneth FordHow to defend yourself, Groin Kick secrets The importance of physical exercise is a topic that increasingly is attracting the interest of people, based on their cognizance of the Greek maxim "mens sana in corpore sano '.In this discussion, we will see what the exercise of self defense as a ...
Views: 1982 - Should You Fake Confidence? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” -Norman Vincent Peale In business and in life, confidence is a very important trait. It can help us get a new job, win over a new client, and ...
Views: 1982(3 votes) - Increase Your Self Esteem, Increase Your Income - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Mackenzie PearceSteps to improve self esteem. Increase your self esteem and you will increase your income and improve your relationships. No matter what problem has manifested within your environment (not as much money as you'd like,poor relationships)the problems stem from one thing:LACK OF SELF ...
Views: 1981 - Facing Rejection with Courage - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreRejection can be very painful and if our self-esteem isn’t where it should be ideally (and many of ours isn’t) then rejection can throw us a devastating blow. The ability to handle rejection without turning it inward, attacking ourselves with thoughts of unworthiness and losing our ability to ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Emotional Dilemmas - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Mark Earlixwww.healerMarkEarlix.net EMOTIONAL DILEMMAS Emotional dilemmas, either the drama or trauma creations in our daily living as we are going through them, are truly meaningless. Through, these dilemmas in our life we will eventually take on their true meaning and healing only as our dilemma is ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Escape Frustration: Finding The Best Whiteboard Skills Training - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhiteboard skills are the darling of today’s top sellers. If you’re looking to boost your skills in selling with whiteboards, it pays to know what to avoid…and what to look for. Find out here. Training in whiteboard interaction and selling is more rare than you might think. Here’s why: a lot ...
Views: 1978 - Affirming Your True, Authentic Self - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Darlene LancerEach time you affirm your true, authentic self, every cell in your body cheers “Yes!” When you negate yourself, it has negative biological consequences. To build self-esteem and affirm your true self, try this: Take action to meet your needs. Express who you really are. Think good thoughts ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Building Self-Esteem Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Ellie SteeleIn Part one of Improve Your Self Esteem, we discussed the impervious self-doubt that so many of us are victim to and how to start becoming consciously competent in changing our neural net to support more positive thoughts and beliefs. Next I’d like to discuss the real reason I started this ...
Views: 1976 - 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: 1976(2 votes) - Why is self-positioning about self? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Malcolm PayneSome people who come across self-positioning ask: why is it about your ‘self’? Isn’t that selfish, self-interested, self-absorbed? Shouldn’t we be thinking about others, outward-looking, rather than concentrating on ourselves? The main point to make in answer to this question is: unless we are ...
Views: 1975 - 7 Day Challenge to Be Happier Today - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesSo, what is this challenge that can make you happier in just 7 days? NO complaining for 7 days! Of course the goal is to keep it up after 7 days. :-) I’m not talking about just the big complaints… like “oh my gosh, the dog had another accident on the rug!” but also the little complaints ...
Views: 1970 - Behaviour: Do We Teach People How To Treat Us? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperHow we respond to others and how others respond to us can appear to be random and without reason at times. And at others times, it can be patently obvious as to why we have behaved as we have towards another or why they behaved as they have towards us. But whether one is aware of their ...
Views: 1969 - Fear Of Failure: Can Toxic Shame Cause The Fear Of Failure? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone has the desire to do something, it doesn’t mean they will take action. Instead of doing what they need to do to fulfil their desire, they might end up doing nothing. In this case, it is not going to be possible for one to move forward; they are going to stay where they ...
Views: 1965 - Test Anxiety - When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurBrian, one of my clients and a high school senior, had a serious problem with tests. He did his homework. He even helped other students. But when he walked into a test, his mind went blank. All those lectures, readings, and practice problems vanished from his mind. He would start to ...
Views: 1964 - How To Overcome Shyness In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyBeing shy is really just having a feeling that you lack something. Some people are shy because they feel they are not good enough for others or that they are not as smart as others. Shyness can also just be something that carries over from childhood when you were worried about being accepted so ...
Views: 1963 - #WTF is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Really? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Gemini AdamsThis acronym has recently made news headlines and is increasingly gracing the landing pages of popular psychology and health sites. It’s continually bandied about on daytime TV and teens seem to Tweet it more often than the @ sign. But what does FOMO really mean? I don’t mean literally. ...
Views: 1961 - Confidence For Adult as a Child Blamed For Everything a Parent Felt - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaFrom my inbox, I receive the following on a regular basis. I hope it helps you or yours. It goes something like this: I have always felt unworthy because of all that was said to me while growing up. My mother always used to be unhappy and would take it out on me, telling me that I am the ...
Views: 1961 - False Self: Do Some People's Childhoods Cause Them To Develop A False Self? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are in touch with who they are, and then there are some people who are not. But while some people are going to be aware of the fact that they are out of touch with themselves, there are going to be other people who are not aware However, when one is in touch with ...
Views: 1957 - How to Gain Confidence and Squash Self-Doubt for Good - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierWhen you let your mind wander and begin thinking about your dreams, does self-doubt creep in and clobber those hopes and desires? Do you wish you could gain confidence and go after what you really want in life? There are strategies that you can learn to help you gain confidence to pursue what ...
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