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Views: 1673(3 votes) - Options to Motivation by Self-Flagellation - by Have you ever asked yourself questions like:
"Why am I in this situation, again?"
"Why am I with this guy/girl?"
"Why am I staying in this job that I hate?"
"Why do I put up with being treated like this?"
Just rhetorical questions, right? NO!
Isn’t it funny how we are much more ...
Views: 1673 - Remember the Maid Of Honor Speech Is Personal - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Axel PriceThe maid of honor speech for each one would be personal and very different from the other speeches. At weddings, one would always watch the best man, the father of the bride or even the father of the groom making a speech. And thus we are so accustomed to speeches given from the perspective of ...
Views: 1673 - Being Intentional - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2005 from Alan LeStourgeonI was talking with my wife, who is a mental health counselor, the other day and she was lamenting a bit about some of her clients not wanting to make the necessary changes in their lives to get over their issues. She was mulling over why people don’t or won’t get better and then she came out ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Indecisive: Can Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Indecisive? - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to moving forward in life, it is going to be important for someone to be able to make decisions. This doesn’t mean that this will allow them to always make the right decisions, but it will give them the chance to make the right ones. If, on the other hand, they didn’t make any ...
Views: 1672 - True Self: Is The Fear Of Abandonment Causing You To Hide Your True Self? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow someone comes across is not always in alignment with who they are and while this could be something that happens from time to time, it could be a regular occurrence. This then means that their true self is being covered up from time to time or it is something that always takes place. If ...
Views: 1672 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Putting Their Needs First? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to put their needs first and to be there for others when it is possible. In this case, it shows that they are comfortable with their own needs and don’t feel the need to ignore them. Just as there are going to be others who only feel comfortable when they ...
Views: 1671 - There Is No Need To Worry - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianThe act of worry is not anything to be taken lightly and is considered a major influence that enables a series of negative outcomes to become a reality. People tend to become out of tune with relationships, jobs, family and most importantly, themselves. Although it is human nature to be ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Invisible: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Invisible? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHaving the desire to be seen is part of being human and as human beings are interdependent, it is a vital part of not only being able to survive, but to thrive. If human beings were inherently independent, then it wouldn’t matter if they were seen by others or not. One’s ability to survive ...
Views: 1669 - 3 TIPS FOR THE BEST FIRST IMPRESSION - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Marta KaliWhether you’re going on the first date, a job interview, first day at work or school, or influential business meeting, first impression is what people will remember about you. It’s important to know that first impression is practically not reversible and because of that it’s tremendously crucial ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Surviving Life With An Understanding Heart - by Now is the worst of times and the best of times. As we optimistically contemplate a new millennium we are also filled with trepidation for the unknown.
As I write, the media is filled with Nostradamus'imminent end of the world prophecies. So. what are we to do? Well, as Dorothy Parker ...
Views: 1668 - Low self confidence issues - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Laura SilvaYou may find a few people who are just extraordinary with their skills and they know various methods to improvise tasks with excellence. They are heading numbers of organizations and some others are considered to be very highly talented because of their great achievements. You may think that ...
Views: 1667 - *** How to Live a Magical Life - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhitePeople often ask me how I live such a magical life. It's easy. I believe in magic. HA! The song "Do You Believe in Magic" by the The Lovin' Spoonful just ran through my head. But I digress - or do I? Actually that flash of music just proved my point. What you believe in is brought unto ...
Views: 1665 - Affirmations: Can Affirmations Cause Someone To Delude Themselves? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone spends their time with people who affirm their worth, it will be possible for them to feel good about themselves. This is because human beings are interdependent, and this is why the responses of others play an important part in their self-image. However, although one’s ...
Views: 1665 - Too Tough on Yourself and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Jane CranstonA behavior common among very successful people is setting high standards for themselves as well as others. Whether the actions are going to be seen by friends or colleagues, or done strictly in private, doesn’t seem to matter, high achievers place the bar at the top rung for almost anything and ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - How Much Should I Charge? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Carrie GreeneThe theme of last week’s conversations with my clients was…pricing. I was asked, how much should I charge? What do I do with my clients in low level programs; I know they need more, what do I do? I’m new to this, I don’t have enough experience to charge that much. And then the biggest ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Rejuvenate Your Life with a Plan - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Billy ArcementThere is nothing like “January” to make one feel refreshed and motivated to start a new direction. Unfortunately, for many, the January energy fizzles out before the month is over. The big obstacle to change is keeping the momentum going throughout the entire year. Here are some tips to help ...
Views: 1664 - Self Confidence Strategy Number One: Do What You Say You’re Going To Do - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherHow many times have you made a promise to yourself; perhaps to exercise, to eat well, or to start a new project, only to find that (for one reason or another) you had to break your commitment? In these moments you likely rationalized your change of plans; someone needed your support, or ...
Views: 1664 - Self-Made: Is Anyone Self-Made? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one may have only heard the term 'self-made' recently, that doesn't mean it is something that has been created within the past few years. It is a term that has been around for many, many years and the word 'man' is often added at the end. In today's world, it not just something a man ...
Views: 1664 - The Importance of a Coach - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from John Di LemmeAs you go through life, you will meet people that have done what you want to do in life. They’ve made it! You know deep in your heart that if they can do it then you can too. So, how do you get to that level of success? Get a coach! That’s right invest in someone who has done what you want to do ...
Views: 1664 - Self Improvement Advice That's Easy To Understand - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ramil MorlaImproving yourself does not happen on its own. The process of self improvement requires setting goals and putting sound advice into practice. This article will give you concrete advice that will help you achieve any goal that you want to achieve. Once you read this article, you can start on the ...
Views: 1663 - 5 tips for improving your self confidence - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanEveryone wants to build self confidence and the reason most of them fail is not that they don't do enough effort but its because they apply the wrong advice. Self confidence is all about a set of beliefs that a person has about himself, in order to build self confidence successfully you must ...
Views: 1662 - Self-improvement for People with Low-Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Mari L. McCarthyHave you ever noticed how much an individual's success is a matter of self-confidence? People who are leaders possess a strong sense of self. They are confident in their ability to handle whatever situation arises. They believe in being, doing, achieving, and receiving the best at all times. ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Success and Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardTo ensure that you are making the very most of your life, you need to have a high degree of self confidence. Having confidence in yourself will greatly improve your life in every way. Feeling bad about yourself, on the other hand will lead to depression and a low quality of life. Unhappiness ...
Views: 1662 - 7 Steps to a Passionate, Authentic Life! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ron HuxleyDoes this article title turn you on? No, I don’t mean in that way. I mean does it stir something up inside you that makes you want to jump up and shout “YES!” You aren’t alone. We are all looking for that muse that can inspire more creative juices into our work and relationships. We all want to ...
Views: 1661 - Laugh at Yourself, Laugh at Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi Fine"Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can; all of them make me laugh" ~ W. H. Auden A few days ago I went to visit my ex-mother-in-law, along with my daughter Cammy (her granddaughter) who was in town for the weekend. I usually ...
Views: 1661 - Dreams... Do you have one? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesOne of the things that can be drummed out us as we age is our ability to dream. When we were younger they came so easily. Somewhere along the way this ability, those delicious ever changing desires, ambitions and dreams become so deeply buried we seem to be unable to find them. Where did they ...
Views: 1660 - Why Women Need Men... - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CH...at least they think they do! If I had a nickel for every woman who asked me why she would always lose herself in her relationship with a man, I would be a rich woman. Hell, I would be a rich woman if I had a nickel for every relationship I lost myself in. Ha!…I wish that was a paying ...
Views: 1660 - Are We Authentic? Like a Barcode, DNA, RNA & Bible Codes Reveal Our Creator Who Left His Signature - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: “I know I'm somebody because God doesn't make junk.” Famed atheist Antony Flew, confronted with the complexity of DNA and the impossibility of its evolution, came to believe in God. Our existence is a gift. True religion is gratitude for life expressed to our parents and to God as shown ...
Views: 1659 - Clarifying the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from John SteelyMany people are hesitant to act confidently for fear of being perceived as arrogant. But confidence is needed in achieving goals and reaching success. This fear, then, holds many people back from reaching the results they desire and deserve. By understanding the difference better, a person ...
Views: 1659 - Self confidence building Tips - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanOne of the main reasons lots of people never manage to build solid self esteem is that they never manage to determine the real reason behind their lack of self esteem. After talking to ten people who lack self esteem you will discover that each of them lacks self esteem because of a different ...
Views: 1657 - Tips For Great Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Patricia CraneFeeling good about yourself is a foundation for success in every area of your life. Sadly, most of us grow up feeling that we’re not good enough, not smart enough, or not whatever to truly have a wonderful life. Here are some tips for developing great self-esteem. 1. Accept who you are and ...
Views: 1656 - Tapping For Confidence With Good Qualities EFT - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaMany of us are taught that self-praise is selfish and immodest. Some have even been taught that it was wrong. Or perhaps it was indirectly inferred that it was wrong. For example, we may as children have heard our mother, father or teacher say "look at her, she's so full of herself" or look at ...
Views: 1655 - What Confidence Is and Is Not - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat do you believe confidence is? Maybe you’re right, and maybe you’ll be surprised. Maybe you, like many, confuse confidence with competence. And that’s understandable because you’re advised to enhance your skills, knowledge, and expertise, and presto: The confident you will emerge and ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - *** Need an Attitude Boost? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Your Attitude about yourself impacts every area of your life. Have you ever noticed that when you have low self-esteem and lack self-confidence that you feel victimized by challenges, are fearful to take risks to make changes in your life and are obsessed with thoughts that reinforce your lack ...
Views: 1654(7 votes) - ***Rip Off The Bandaid and Take The Note: Sage Advice From A Hollywood Wizard - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was sitting at my table enjoying the pile of fruit on my plate at an early morning breakfast meeting when all of a sudden I recognized a Wizard before me. I was there to listen to guest speaker, Krista Vernoff, Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning head writer and executive producer of the ...
Views: 1654(3 votes) - 3-Step Inner Wizard Formula For Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThere are what seems to be an infinite number of books that provide a formula for success. They will tell you to work hard, pay your dues, earn advanced degrees in your education. The Inner Wizard formula for success, however, is a bit contrary to many of those strategies and quite simple. ...
Views: 1653(3 votes) - Anger: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked about how people can suffer mentally and emotionally, they could end up talking about depression. This could be because they have suffered from it themselves, or it could be something that one of their friends has experienced. However, there is also the chance that they ...
Views: 1653 - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step One. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy2009 might have become the year that people built fall out shelters out of refrigerator boxes because the news kept getting more and more dismal. I know my 401K is worth about 38 cents as of today, but I wouldn’t be doing my job if I couldn’t peel away some of the gloom to reveal that today is a ...
Views: 1653 - Seven Powerful Tips To Increase Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Dorothy NeddermeyerWe come into this world with total self-confidence/self-esteem. An infant has self-confidence/self-esteem that their cries will get them what they need--food, diaper change, cuddling, communication, soothing, etc. If the child's needs are readily met and the child senses they are accepted ...
Views: 1652(3 votes) - Improve Your Self Confidence - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Mariano JaucoHave you ever wished that you could simply go to a store and say, “I’d like a pound of self-confidence , please?” Tell me where to purchase and for sure a long stretch of people leads to this store! So what then is self-confidence? How can we get it if we need a bottomless supply? This ...
Views: 1651 - Just be yourself - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenOnce again I'm being "bugged" to write about a topic that I have no idea what I'm going to write about (I only know when it has been written!). And the topic is, that age-old cliche advice (that according to someone from a quotation book is the worst advice in history) - just be yourself! ...
Views: 1651 - Relationships: Do You Expect Other People To Accept You Or Reject You? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to talking to people that one’s knows and gets on with, there is not going to be any thought as to whether one will be accepted by them. And this is because at a deeper level they know that the other person accepts them. So unless there is so kind of tension or something ...
Views: 1651 - Why We We're Wrong About Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Peter JulianYou may have heard the term 'self-esteem' a great deal, but have you ever wondered exactly what it means? Some people equate self-esteem with confidence, self-love or self-interest, but none of those concepts really captures what is meant by the term. Before we get much farther in our ...
Views: 1651 - Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonFeeling fear whenever you are thrusting yourself outside your comfort zone is a natural response. The challenge is to know when fear is justified and a reason to stop or when fear is just a normal part of the success journey and an opportunity for you to use the fear to sharpen your senses, ...
Views: 1650 - How To Be Charismatic: 10 Powerful Strategies. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2016 from Mike McClementWhat is it about some people that makes them seem ‘charismatic’ to you? In other words, what makes them stand out? Charisma seems a bit of an enigma. It’s a concept we struggle to define. But why? 1. We tend not to think about what we mean by charisma. We may think someone has charisma but ...
Views: 1650 - Dreams and Inspirations Build a Better World - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerThis newsletter presents you with inspiration quotes that support the self-empowering insight that the world truly is ruled by dreamers. Dreams are not conditions that occur only in sleep. The inspiration quotes that follow deal with the power of deliberately dreaming of the future. These ...
Views: 1649 - Does A Jellyfish Have Self-confidence? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Irit GezlerWhat is Self-confidence? Self confidence is to know that you are going to be okay, no matter what. Self confidence is to love yourself as you are. Self confidence is to live your own way. Self confidence is Integrity. Self confidence is to enter the unknown with no fear, knowing that you can ...
Views: 1648 - Staying Afloat on the Ebb and Flow - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANWhat got me started writing these weekly messages was a need expressed by one of my patients. He always felt particularly motivated after meeting with me, but was frustrated that the motivation quickly faded once he was back among the pressures of his life. We came up with the idea of a weekly ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Coming Out of the "Birthmom Closet" - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Pat BurnsI am birthmother to a 41 year old son. Back when I was pregnant with him, mine was a shameful secret, because only “bad girls” got pregnant. I’m happy to say that the world has changed a lot in that respect. Girls who become pregnant today face a very different set of problems than I did. Many ...
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