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How often have you procrastinated about starting something important, creating unnecessary anxiety and worry, when it would have been a lot simpler and less stressful to just do it and get it out of the way? For many people the answer is probably more times than they care to remember.
What ... Views: 1870
Do you feel as I you don't measure up to other people's expectations? Do you constantly feel that you should have done this, that or the other? Do you get to the end of the day and feel that yet again you haven't quite done all of the things you set out to do? If so, you are not alone; many ... Views: 1870
I recently read a moving and insightful book called 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life by John Kralik. It’s a true story of a man who completely turned his life around when he decided to write a thank you note every day for one year. This memoir is an ... Views: 1870
In another post on this site I explained how we live in a dualistic universe in which for any “thing” or concept to exist, we must distinguish between it and a not-that-thing or concept. Our most important tool for making distinctions and creating our reality is language.
As Edward Sapir, a ... Views: 1868
So you’re confident. This doesn’t mean you’ll always stay as confident as you are now. Time changes and whether you like it or not, people grow and they can grow better than you if you don’t develop yourself. Improving self confidence is one way for you to avoid being left out and to stay at the ... Views: 1867
The greatest asset we have in human existence is our soul growth, but somehow we have that confused with becoming powerful. Power does not bring growth unless we understand the essence of sharing that power.
The struggle for power is a main characteristic in basically all of our relationships. ... Views: 1867
If you’re reading this article here you probably are interested in transformation. But I suspect that what you mean by transformation is very different from what others mean by the same word.
I’m a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of “transformational” leaders, and ... Views: 1866
How we behave influence’s how we feel, and the only thing one needs to do to realise this is to change their posture. Many people realise how their body language not only affects how they feel, they also realise how it affects how others feel around them.
There is then an inner change in ... Views: 1866
If one was to watch a film that had no colour or sound, it is not going to be the same as a film that has colour and sound. It is unlikely to be as engaging or as entertaining, and one might soon lose interest and turn it off or walk away from what they’re watching.
And the same could be ... Views: 1864
THE BIG MISTAKE:
“The economy is so slow and I don't even know where my next sale is coming from.”
How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings?
“Wait! Are you suggesting that ... Views: 1864
Have you ever heard of a Gremlin? A Gremlin is a nasty little monster that rides around on our shoulder all day whispering or talking or yelling all sorts of negative things into our ear. It says things like “Who do you think you are?” “You don't deserve to be successful,” or “You are such a ... Views: 1862
There are many challenges in the world today and some these are big and some of them are small. And a lack of boundaries can create all kinds of relationship problems. This is also something that can be seen on a global scale; with certain countries going into other countries.
This often ... Views: 1861
Guilt is good. Yes! Guilt actually encourages people to have more empathy for others, to take corrective action, and to improve themselves. Self-forgiveness following guilt is self-essential to esteem, which is key to enjoyment of life and relationships. Yet, for many, self-acceptance remains ... Views: 1861
Recently, I was thinking about the importance of nurturing the creative mind—establishing the best mental diet and environment in which to be creative. Then I realized that what is healthy for the creative mind is healthy for everyone: a consistent diet of positive, motivating self-talk (how you ... Views: 1858
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your self esteem? If it requires some improvement, then you are not alone! Most of us can acknowledge that our self esteem could do with a boost, but much of the time, we are not sure how to go about improving it.
In this newsletter, I am going to ... Views: 1856
Some people struggle with low confidence. It can be so low as to be painful and hold a person back from doing many things in life.
Gaining self confidence is a process that can take some time, but is certainly worth it. How can you build on it? It is a matter of changing the messages you might ... Views: 1855
Joe was feeling really stressed and afraid of tomorrow’s presentation. He hasn’t experienced such overwhelming emotions before and he realized that he couldn’t bear them anymore.
When thinking of the available options he found nothing to do except to keep the bad feelings that were really ... Views: 1851
I 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: 1847
10 Tips to Raise Your Confidence Level
1. Act with Integrity - Strive to always do the right thing, not the easy thing. Try to make right decisions and
take right actions from the very beginning. But if you make a mistake, and we all do, admit it, apologize if necessary, learn from it and ... Views: 1845
There is a wholeness that calls to all people, we are born with its song ringing in our ears and yet we come to know it, first by its absence. For most people, the time comes in adulthood when the emptiness within us grows so large it can not be filled externally. And running from fears becomes ... Views: 1845
Readers often ask, "How can I grow my confidence?" I have spoken with a great number of people about this topic and realize that it is a struggle that so many people deal with. I have some terrific recommendations that are quick and simple to perform and should be used on a daily foundation for ... Views: 1845
Teenage Stress Management
Stress can affect anyone from children to adults. In between this age gap are the adolescents who also suffer greatly from stress – but for different reasons to those of adults. The symptoms remain the same but we need a different strategy to tackle teenage ... Views: 1844
Maggie feels caught in the middle
The cliques and gossip in the office made Maggie nervous. She wanted to stay on the right side of management and not make any waves. She liked the manager at the Spa, who supported her efforts to bring in new clients. He was appreciative of her willingness to ... Views: 1841
To answer this question about stress statistics, quite bluntly, Stress is a universal condition that is known around the world. Affecting many different people in just as many different ways, such as building self-confidence, stress has become one of the top health issues in the world ... Views: 1841
If a teacher one was to come across a group of students and they were to ask them what they wanted to be when they are older, there is the chance that a number of them would have the same answer. It could be said that this is to be expected, and this is because they are at an age where they are ... Views: 1838
There is a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Do you suffer from low self esteem or inferiority complex? I would like to share some self help tips on how you can overcome that and develop your confidence.
A person may have inferiority complex ... Views: 1838
What frightens you? What shadows of your past are lurking in the deep recesses of your mind? What monsters do you fear are blocking your path to your future? We all have fears. It is what you believe about them and how you face them that will determine your course in life.
There is a ... Views: 1836
What do you desperately desire, that the more you get, the harder it will be to achieve your goals in life?
Answers.
Let me explain.
It seems that nothing would make most of us happier than getting the answer to our questions, such as how to improve our relationships, how to make more ... Views: 1836
Women find a real source of strength in looking good, ranking just below family life and work. This was the conclusion of an unprecedented and in-depth study conducted on behalf of Allure Magazine. The magazine reported that 78 percent of women say they make an effort to enhance their looks. 84 ... Views: 1836
It could be said that we live in the age of self improvement and this is not limited to one area of life. In America for instance, the self help industry takes in billions of dollars every year. So there is the chance for one to ‘improve’ their mind, body, physical appearance, relationships and ... Views: 1836
Welcome to the regaining self esteem exercise article. Let me share with you some of the ways how you can manifest the new thoughts, feelings and behaviors that build higher self esteem for the near future.
Here is the first understanding...
Whatever you focus on, you feel because your mind ... Views: 1835
Why do some people feel bad when they gain weight while others appear not to care about that? Of course everybody cares about his appearance to a certain extent but what determines your emotional response to your weight changes are your beliefs.
If a girl believed that she is very slim then ... Views: 1833
When you look in the mirror are you happy with what you see? Society and media are constantly pressuring us to look a certain way with images of skinny, curvy, made up women plastered all over magazine covers and on TV. The underlying message of beauty is to be thin, to have the latest haircut, ... Views: 1833
It is often said that we are what we eat and while this is an area that is given a lot of exposure, it is not the only thing that one needs to pay attention to. This is not to say that what one eats is not important or that it should be ignored, what it means is that one needs to pay attention ... Views: 1833
No this is not an article about learning how to say no when someone asks you for a favor that you don’t want to do or when someone tries to step on your rights but it’s an article about saying no to life when it tries to force you to live a life that you don’t want to live.
There are two types ... Views: 1832
One person could watch a film and think it’s one of the best films ever, and another could watch the same film and believe it is one of the worst. What this shows is how people have different outlooks, and just because one person likes something, it doesn’t me another person will.
Now, this ... Views: 1830
Codependency is learned – learned inaccurate information that you’re in some way not enough, that you don’t matter, that your feelings are wrong, or that you don’t deserve respect. These are the false beliefs that most codependents grow up with. They may not have been told these things directly, ... Views: 1830
Do you know what the most important kind of smart goal setting is for your life?
We all have goals that we set and we know the importance of smart goal setting and it's one of those topics that gets beaten to death and a lot of us don't want to hear about goal setting anymore. We're sick ... Views: 1830
Many words and phrases have been used to describe the true self, and while these differences do exist, they are simply labels. Underneath these labels is the same thing, and this relates to someone’s true needs and wants.
The true self has been portrayed as something that is fixed, and based ... Views: 1830
Many people believe that when they buy a new computer, they can bring it home, hook it up, and immediately begin playing games and listening to music. Although this is possible, it is not always wise. Many people forget one of the most important steps, downloading anti-virus ... Views: 1829
From 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: 1829
What gets you motivated? There is always something that can get you going. One of my favorite ways to get Motivated and that I love to do as we approach the end of the year is to reflect on what I have accomplished during the year.
1. Acknowledge what you have done. Frequently while I am ... Views: 1828
There’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: 1827
We have a critical message for you today. It will take you 60 seconds to read it. Don’t say there’s not enough time. For you or someone else (share it), this message will be life-changing.
A few truths we’d like to remind you of:
Asking to get paid when you’ve earned it is not ... Views: 1826
Self Confidence is one of the most important characteristics that will determine your success in leadership and in life as a whole. High level of self confidence will make you more successful, advance faster at work and reach your goals easily and quickly. However, not all people are borned with ... Views: 1824
If you dread picking up the phone to make a sales call or speak to a client then you are not alone. Even extremely good salespeople can sometimes feel nervous when they have to speak to people on the phone.
It can be extremely frustrating because you know you need to make the calls to find ... Views: 1824
One of the things that people generally do when they have a social media account (or a number of them), is to share pictures of themselves. This can be something that takes place when one wants to update their profile picture, or it could take place more often.
If one only takes pictures of ... Views: 1823
There are some people who are able to set boundaries, and there are others who are find it incredibly difficult. It wouldn’t matter whether one was able to set them if they were not important, but as they are a vital part of life, it is essential that one is able to.
One may be in a position ... Views: 1819
“I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it.” – William Faulkner
There don't have to be any rules for journaling. It's exciting to be open and creative – to find your own style and express yourself. But following some general tips may dramatically increase ... Views: 1817
Inner potentials are set to ignite only if we feel that our present life or situation is not successful or when we feel that we have not achieved anything remarkable in our lives.
The thought that we are more than what we are, makes us think of ways to activate or ignite our potentials.
We ... Views: 1816