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Views: 1815 - If we aren’t getting our intentions (goals), then perhaps we need to approach things in a different way? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen we aren’t getting our intentions or achieving our goals, we need to accept that there are limitations and excuses in the way. At times when we aren’t achieving our goals isn’t meant for us to veer off course and assume the method doesn’t work. What doesn’t work is moving into frustration, ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - An Authentic Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanAre you living an authentic life? When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you know and like who you see? Is there anything that you aren't being truly honest about with yourself or others? Is the "you" that you represent to the world the "you" that you really are? I thought it ...
Views: 1812(3 votes) - Find a Therapist You Can Trust - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Corey QuinnTrust is the foundation of all meaningful, healthy relationships in our lives, whether these relationships are formed with partners, friends, family members or colleagues. With trust, relationships develop and thrive, with each person learning from the other and growing from the experience. ...
Views: 1812(3 votes) - 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: 1811(2 votes) - Overcoming Small Challenges To Build Self Esteem and Confidence - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Ricky O' SheaDo you feel like you're stuck in the rut and not moving forwards? Have you lost motivation and lack self esteem? If you want to start pursuing your dreams and don't plan on settling for a mundane life, you'll want to start setting and achieving goals. By setting a goal, you're ...
Views: 1811 - Powerless: Can Trapped Grief Make Someone Feel Powerless? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to experiencing mental and emotional wellbeing, having a sense of personal power is important. This doesn’t mean that this will allow someone’s life to always go how they want it to go, but what it does mean is that they won’t feel like a victim. They will know that they are ...
Views: 1811 - You Can Because You Think You Can - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanThe power of self-image is incredible. How you think about your self and your capabilities can actually be a deciding factor on what are and can deliver. While most people have self-image, often this poses as a limiting factor. We have built-in fears, apprehensions and doubts about our ...The ...
Views: 1811 - Be Happier in 2 minutes a day! - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesYou can Be Happier in just 2 minutes a day! Here’s how it works: • 1 minute in the morning to acknowledge three things you’re grateful for • 1 minute in the evening to recall three triumphs of your day And if you add in 10-15 minutes on the weekend to review your week, acknowledge what ...
Views: 1809(3 votes) - Our Story: What Roles Are We Playing In Our Story? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOur story is all that we have experienced up until his point, all that we are experiencing at this moment and all that we will experience in the future. And part of what makes up our story is the roles that we play. However, these are roles that might not even seem like roles, they can appear ...
Views: 1809 - Is Smiling Really That Big of a Deal? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Glenda GibbsDid you know by smiling to the count of 60 - your energy/vibration can raise? I suppose this notion of mine is purely subjective - perhaps you'll read this and try it for yourself. Many years ago I learned by having visuals, (i.e., pictures) to trigger my inner happy button, I could raise ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - ***This way to well being: TLM Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Morty LefkoeThe Lefkoe Occurring Process (LOP) and the Lefkoe De-conditioning Process (LDP) are the two newest processes that constitute The Lefkoe Method (TLM). I’ve mentioned them before in other posts; today I will summarize each of them and describe how each offers a unique benefit not found in any ...
Views: 1807 - Affirmations: Can Affirmations Cause Someone To Become Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the need to change their self-image, they might end up using affirmations. This could be because someone else has recommended this approach, or it could be something they have decided upon. However, although one may have decided to use them, it doesn’t mean that they will have ...
Views: 1807 - What Makes Icky Feelings So Sticky? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Judy WidenerAll humans have natural cycles of feelings. It’s perfectly normal for our moods to shift several times a day, based on what’s happening. As part of these natural cycles, sadness and fear are normal feelings. But because they hang on longer, depression and anxiety aren’t. Studies have found ...
Views: 1806 - Approval: Is It Good Or Bad To Care About What Other People Think? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is addicted to something, they can feel the need to go the other extreme and to cut it out all together. And while this can seem like the right idea, it might not have the desired effect. Another approach would be to cut down on the amount that one has of something; this will ...
Views: 1805 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Need Something to Break the Ice! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What to say in this situation? Okay, so there's this girl in my art class that I really want to talk to and get to know! Problem is she sits at a different table than me and I just plain don't know what to say to her! I'm a senior and she's a sophomore! What should I say to ...
Views: 1804 - ***Have You Ever Thought to Yourself …What Was I Thinking? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Judi MoreoHave You Ever Thought to Yourself …What Was I Thinking? Have you ever done something that was totally out of character for you, but you did it and later wondered if you had actually been in your right mind at the time when you did it? Well, that’s what I did. It was New Year’s Eve. My friend ...
Views: 1803 - Build Your Self Esteem With The Awesome 8-A System - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Laurie GearyWhat is self esteem? The official definition of the defines it as . Do you appreciate your own worth? are you accountable for all your behaviors? do you act responsibly...and respectfully..towards others? Can we continue to build our self esteem as we grow older? YES! Is our self esteem ever ...
Views: 1802 - Celebrities: Can Feeling Worthless Cause Someone To Be Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, someone could follow a celebrity through watching TV, buying a magazine and/or through reading a paper, for instance. If they were an actor or an actress, they could also watch their films, or if they were a musician, they would also be able to listen to their music. Today’s ...
Views: 1802 - Perfectionism: Can Toxic Shame Cause Perfectionism? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are things that are around today that are seen as being perfect but as time passes, they will be seen as imperfect. And this is how life has always been and something that will continue to take place. What this shows is how life doesn’t stand still and that there is always something ...
Views: 1802 - Seven Procedures to Acquiring Robust Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairThe most joyful individuals are people who don't judge other people, are now living in kindness and also appreciate themselves. Do you actually see anyone that is actually constantly joyful and wish you may be just like them? Anyone CAN gain a robust self-esteem... it requires effort and time. ...
Views: 1802 - Choose The Right Trampoline For Your Backyard - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Kevin HallThere are many factors to consider when purchasing a trampoline or trampoline replacement parts. These factors are vital in determining the lifespan and quality of a trampoline. Consumers who are familiar with ways to determine quality when purchasing trampolines or trampoline parts are more ...
Views: 1801 - Networking For Introverts - 3 Steps to Doing it Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonSomeone once said: “You do a very good impression of yourself”. Now, here are 3 simple steps for making the best possible first and lasting impression, as you network naturally -- whether or not you are an introverted, shy or reserved networker. Step 1 - Let your mouth do the talking: ...
Views: 1801(4 votes) - Go Ahead, Be Assertive! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraI have a friend who is a Life Coach by profession and he found out that many people are willing and ready to accept the cost of their being unhappy and dissatisfied rather than to stand up and speak for themselves. One way of saying this is, “I know I am not happy with something and I know I’ve ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Letting Go of Love - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Christine Arylo3 ways to feel super loved even when your relationship is ending Most of us have been trained to believe that when a relationship ends, we lose the love of the person who we once felt so loved by. This belief is an instant misery-creating lie that is simply not true. The truth is, love is ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Five Ways to Avoid 'Overwhelm' - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickIf you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed. And if you have ADHD you probably struggle more than most. Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we feel we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We fall behind and we are constantly trying to catch up and keep ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Depression is NOT “laziness”, it’s your ignorance and arrogance that’s lazy. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayMany non-fident people will be familiar with depression. In fact, you could very well say that confidence and self-esteem are pretty safe antidotes for depression. — And vice versa. When we’re depressed, we have little faith in our abilities and our future. In our purpose, our entire ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Next Level Goal Setting - What it is, and why you want it! - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Alan Currens"Time Mapping goes inside the goal setter, to where the many gears and fascinating inner workings are all busy moving and engaging with one another. It makes sense of the chaos and slows down the panic long enough to put together a clear picture of what really matters." From the Time Mapping ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Congruence and Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner Davenport“You can tell a person, not by what they say they are gratitude for, but how they respect what they claim to be grateful for.” ~ Mrs. Donna Priscott~ My mother was of my greatest examples on how to live life with honesty and integrity. This quote was one of her favorite sayings. Long ...
Views: 1793 - Corrective Experience: What Is A Corrective Experience? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are likely to be parts of someone’s life that are going to plan, there may be other parts that are not. When something is going the way one wants it to go, it is not going to have the same effect on their life. As it is going well, one might not even think about and it could be ...
Views: 1793 - ***How to eliminate suffering and get enlightened - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Morty LefkoeThere are two fundamentally different ways in which we can experience ourselves. First, the way most of us usually experience ourselves: as a creation—a separate entity distinct from other entities, whose survival is always at stake. Some people call this the ego. Second, as the creator ...
Views: 1792 - Life Skills for Children – Why You Should Start a Family Business With Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Stephen CraineTeaching life skills to your children can be fun, give them great lessons for life, and give your family some real quality time together. One way to give this important life coaching to your children is to teach them the basics of running a business. You don’t have to be a successful business ...
Views: 1791 - Self-Conscious: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Feel Self-Conscious? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had the need to increase their level of self-awareness, they might be drawn to some kind of mediation. This would then allow them to develop their ability to observe themselves as opposed to being attached to everything that occurs within them. And as time passes and one continues to ...
Views: 1791 - Follow-up in NLP Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Nicole SchneiderJust as easily could I have called this article “Follow-up in coaching”, but I find this particularly true in NLP based coaching. Simply, because NLP particularly seems to launch a coach to a level where they can go beyond merely a basic surface layer of coaching. Not only can you work with the ...
Views: 1790 - An Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Halloween and Low Self Esteem: How to Be Confident in Who You Really Are and Take Off the Mask - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongPutting on the Mask Because of Low Self Esteem It’s Halloween in the United States, October 31st is fast approaching. I believe there are lessons in Halloween that show exactly what low self-esteem is. This is a time where people like to dress up as other characters, and people. Sometimes ...
Views: 1789 - Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from yasodhara AshramThe effect of self-worth on your spiritual development can become very subtle and easy to miss. It is very important to pay attention to it in your daily reflection, especially if you are wondering why you aren’t developing faster, or why you’re still so far behind. It is important to reflect ...
Views: 1789(7 votes) - The Secrets of Power Negotiating by Roger Dawson - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Ben SandersonRoger Dawson is known as a real estate master and motivational speaker. He's been speaking professionally in public for almost three decades. Before his public speaking career commenced, he employed up to 540 people in 28 different offices, as a real estate master. If you've bought a home or ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Self Confidence Is Cyclical In Nature - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonSelf confidence is cyclical in nature in more ways than one. In your own individual and unique life, your levels of self confidence grow and then wane, before growing again, and then dipping lower once more. In a wider sense self confidence tends to change between generations. In the ...
Views: 1787 - Always Right: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Believe They Are Always Right? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be times in someone’s life where they are right and there are going to be times when they are wrong. If human beings were all-knowing, then this wouldn’t be something that would occur. However, as it is not possible for someone to know everything there is to know, there ...
Views: 1784 - Get Over Your Faults and Failings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Willie HortonWe all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to ...
Views: 1783(3 votes) - Motivation – Begin Building a Dream and Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Rotem CohenMotivation is intriguing. At times, you need huge motivators – life changing events that turn your life around – and sometimes, you need only a nudge - those little pushes – a sweet quote on a card – to empower you to map out your success strategy. Here are few suggestions to help you keep the ...
Views: 1783 - Belief: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Believe In Themselves? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to being successful and achieving what one wants to achieve, it is important that one believes in themselves. Without this belief, one is going to find it difficult to achieve anything. So not only will it be impossible for one to thrive, it could also be a real challenge for them ...
Views: 1782 - COACHING FOR SUCCESS - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Dr Carol McCallWhen leaders master the “art of coaching” they experience the “magic” of coaching. What is that magic, you ask? It's the phenomenon of being in the presence of the person at the moment of the discovery of his/her answers to questions that have for a longtime been elusive, discovery of his/her ...
Views: 1782(2 votes) - Why I avoid white boards during presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Bennie NaudeTHE TREND White boards are popular among presenters, especially for corporate presentations. Here’s why I prefer to avoid them and use a flip-chart instead (also read here why I avoid PowerPoint: ...
Views: 1782 - 7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Body Image and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Catherine Cardinal1. Learn to set reasonable goals. Whether it’s about your exercise routine or diet, don’t set the bar too high or you may find yourself resisting and then failing. Remember that a healthy, balanced life is a journey of steps. Give yourself permission to win by keeping a steady workable ...
Views: 1781(7 votes) - Being Seen: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Fear Being Seen? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many things that human beings need in order to feel fulfilled and one of those needs is the need to be seen. This doesn’t mean that they have an inherent need to be ‘famous’ though; it simply means that they need to be noticed by others. And while one could be noticed by others due ...
Views: 1781 - Self Harm: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Self Harm? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere could be said to be two ways that one can be harmed in this world. One of these is through external means and what other people do to them. And the other is what one does to themselves. What goes on externally can be noticed and as it is observable to others, they can come to ones ...
Views: 1781 - ***Boosting Self-Image by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Judi MoreoThe first step to increasing your self-image is to know yourself. You need to understand your capabilities and skills. You also want to determine weaknesses to improve upon. But, don’t beat yourself up too much when identifying these. Weaknesses can easily be turned into strengths, if you work ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - HOW TO HANDLE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2018 from Darlene LancerWe’re all capable of abuse when we’re frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judging, withholding, and controlling, but some abusers, including narcissists, take abuse to a different level. Narcissistic Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, and/or spiritual. ...
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