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Views: 1819 - 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: 1681 - Affirmations: Why Don’t Affirmations Always Work? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many ways out there for one to change what is taking place within them and to therefore see themselves differently. With these changes making it possible for them to feel empowered and to be able to live the life they desire. Now, although change can seem instant at times, it ...
Views: 1930 - Afraid to Succeed - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Jason MagillUnlike fear of failure and fear of rejection, being afraid to succeed can be far more insidious because it is almost always unconscious. Fear of failure is one of the greatest blocks to success, in every aspect of life. Everyone is closely familiar with fear of failure on some level. The fear of ...
Views: 1449 - Aggression: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Disconnect From Their Aggression? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone has a head, heart and a body, it doesn’t mean that all each of these parts of their being will be embraced. As a result of this, they can look like a whole human being from the outside but it doesn’t mean that they are whole on the inside. One can then be aware of what is ...
Views: 907 - Aggression: What Can Happen When Men Reject Their Aggression? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across as happy, they are likely to be accepted by the people around them. However, if they were to come across as aggressive, they may not receive the same level of approval. Now, this is not to say that this is black and white as it can all depend on the context, but ...
Views: 1601 - AI Revolution: Transforming Self-Improvement from Past to Future - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2024 from Aiman FarrukhIn our continuous journey of self-improvement, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape, offering new methods and insights that were previously beyond our reach. The impact of AI on personal development is profound, reshaping how we approach learning, goal ...
Views: 490 - Albrecht's Four Types of Stress Managing Common Pressures - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Gabriel GutierrezImagine that you work in human resources, and you've recently been dealing with a lot of people problems. It's been another long day. You're now meeting with your last "client" before you go home. As you listen to this person's story, you start to get tense. You find yourself avoiding making ...
Views: 1788 - All About High Self Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.1. How do I begin to like myself when I’ve had low self worth my whole life? 2. How do I stop cutting myself down and insulting myself? 3. How can I change my self worth when I still get put down by others? 4. How can I be as confident as so many other people? 5. Isn’t it true that if I ...
Views: 1724 - All You need to know about Shih Tzu - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2022 from parker shownShih Tzu's name means little lion, but there is nothing to fear from this dog breed. They are more of a lover than a hunter, and Shih Tzu love to follow their people from place to place. They are lovable, happy house dogs. The dog can instantly win your heart with its cute face. Shih Tzu are one ...
Views: 716 - Altered Behavior Syndrome (ABS) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtHave you ever altered your behavior in an attempt to make someone else feel better? If you have, you may be pleased to know that you’re entirely normal. We’ve been trained since the moment we were born to put others needs ahead of our own. Perhaps our parents (or care-givers) wanted us to be ...
Views: 1591 - Alternatives To Braces - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Blake AbelBraces are usually something children and adults never want to have to get. It is painful, metal, and ugly. But with crooked teeth or malocclusions it has to be done right? Not anymore. Braces still do a great job, but we are in the 21st century and technology and the teeth God’s have come ...
Views: 4848 - 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: 1815 - Am I good enough? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenMany of us suffer from low self-esteem. We may perform well in our work, have good relationships, and on the whole, have a pretty great life. But still, there is this niggling feeling inside us that comes up every now and then, and it tells us, "I'm not good enough". It may not make any ...
Views: 1420 - Am I Man or Woman: Feminine or Manly? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleIsn’t it almost always the truth that we go through life making decisions that are pretty black and white? *Feeling happy or sad… *Asking “Do I look pretty or ugly today?” *Saying “My butt looks big in these jeans” or “My butt looks flat in these jeans…” *Feeling smart or dumb… *Thinking ...
Views: 2318 - Ambition: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Ambitious? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have absolutely no desire to do anything, there are others who find it hard to sit still. When it comes to the former, one might be only too happy to stay in bed all day. Yet, when it comes to the latter, they may be only too happy to get out of bed and to get ...
Views: 1437 - An Amazing Exercise for Reaching Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteEvery person has inner dreams and desires. You do too. You may feel there are many things you were born to do and to accomplish in this lifetime. You have natural talents and skills, things that come easily to you and activities you enjoy doing. There are numerous parts of life that bring ...
Views: 7199 - An Easy Self Worth Improvement - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from boake mooreSelf Worth Our self worth is really a simple matter of logic and reasoning. “He has made perfect forever those who are made for him” and “He loves all of those who he has made in his image”. Read those 2 scriptures again. We are made perfect and in his eyes we are ...
Views: 978 - An Overview of the Maverick Mindset by Dr. John Eliot - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Ben SandersonMany individuals feel that the lessons learned from their mothers and fathers and their teachers are the keys to flourishing in life. People learn how to think in particular ways and told these ideas will aid them in succeeding. In the book, “The Maverick Mindset” by Dr. John Eliot who is a ...
Views: 4172 - An Up Close Demonstration of the Destructive Power of Words - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2006 from Brian CarsonI was standing in line the other day at one of those dollar stores that every small town has and in front of me was a woman in her late thirties, early forties and her young son, who looked to be about 10 or 11-years old. The kid was having a good time and wrapped up in his own little world. ...
Views: 2680 - And If Feminism Was A Process And Not A fight? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Belinda MJ. BrownI bet you think feminism first started appearing in the middle of the 20th century. I dare to say you are wrong – do you know that the first recorded uses of the world date back to the 1872? And yet we still live in a world where equality is not the norm. But still “ we are moving faster ahead ...
Views: 1287 - Anger: Can Repressed Anger Cause Skin Problems? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that every emotion has a purpose, and this means that it is going to be important for one to pay attention to all of them. However, even though this is the case, it can be easier said than done. What this comes down to is that while they might be able to embrace certain ...
Views: 1726 - Anger: Can Repressed Anger Cause Someone To Lose Control When They Get Angry? - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are in touch with their anger, there are others who are out of touch with it. As a result of this, these people can end up coming across as being radically different. Full of Energy When it comes to the former, they can find it easy to stand their ground, ...
Views: 1406 - Anger: Can Someone End Up With Anger Problems If They Don't Feel Safe Enough To Fulfil Their Needs? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of emotional problems that are fairly common in today’s world, and it is hard to say for certain how common they are. Even so, this is not to say that each problem will receive the same amount of sympathy. For example, if someone suffers from depression, they may find ...
Views: 1147 - Anger: Can Someone Use Anger To Avoid How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are unable to get angry, there are others who are more or less always angry. As a result of this, it could be said that these people are out of balance. At Times Still, if one is not always angry, then they could be in a position where they have moments ...
Views: 1352 - Anger: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Stop Someone From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that there are certain emotions that are seen as acceptable and some that are not. And what is seen as acceptable to one gender is not necessarily seen as acceptable to the other. While a woman can come across as being sad without being judged, if a man was ...
Views: 1950 - 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: 1674 - Anger: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a number of people were asked what they think about anger, some of them might say that it is a ‘bad’ emotion. This is then going to be something that is black and white, meaning that it is not open for debate. Someone like this could talk about how this is an emotion that only causes ...
Views: 1236 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Being Harmed Stop You From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel comfortable embracing all of their feelings, there are others who are unable to do so. As a result of this, they are not going to experience life in the same way, and when it comes to people who fall into the second category, their life is going to be harder than it needs ...
Views: 1354 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Losing Control Stop Some People From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings have the ability to experience a wide range of emotions, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels comfortable doing so. As a result of this, there are going to be people who only allow themselves to experience certain emotions. Two Parts Yet, even if one does feel ...
Views: 1524 - Anger: How Can People React When Someone Embraces Their Anger For The First Time? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone’s relationships can be an expression of their true-self, they can also be an expression of their false-self. What this means is that one can be surrounded by people who don’t know who they really are. Unaware Even so, this doesn’t mean that these people will realise this, ...
Views: 1345 - Anger: What Can Happen When Someone Disconnects From Their Anger? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for something to grow and develop, it will be important for the right conditions to be in place. This is something gardeners understand and as a result of this, they are able to create the right conditions for seeds to grow, among other things. Without this understanding, it ...
Views: 1750 - Anger: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Being Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be people who feel comfortable expressing every emotion on the spectrum and then there are going to be others who are not in the same position. When someone does feel comfortable with their emotions, they are not going to deny how they feel. This will allow them to not ...
Views: 10627 - Anxiety: Can Someone End Up With Anxiety Problems If They Don’t Feel Safe In Their Body? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough mental and emotional problems have taken centre stage in today’s world, there was a time when they were not really given the time of day. One way to look at this would be to say that it is a good thing that this has taken place. A Healthier Approach The reason for this is that if ...
Views: 1175 - Anxiety: Can The Fear Of Rejection Cause Someone To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience anxiety from time to time, there are others who experience it on a regular basis. There is then going to be a big difference when it comes to their day-to-day life. An Anomaly Now, if one doesn’t have anxiety problems, they could end up seeing ...
Views: 1572 - 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: 2045 - Appearance: Do Some People Focus On Their Appearance In Order To Receive Approval? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone spent a lot of time on their appearance in the past, there is the chance that it wouldn’t have been possible for them to go out without looking a certain way. And while they might have been able to let go when they were at home, this might not have been the case. As a result of ...
Views: 2098 - Appreciate the “Do Overs” of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Tracy AustinHave you ever been trying to explain something to someone or recall a story and realize by the expressions on the face of others that you were not being as clear as you desired to be? In that instance, you might have found yourself making the statement, “let me start again”. The older I get the ...
Views: 1967 - Approval Seeking: Does Someone Need To Develop Their Adult Self If They Look To Others For Approval? - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThe great Lao Tzu once said, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” This was something that was said many, many years ago, but it is just as relevant today. However, while someone could read this quote and see how true it is, it doesn’t mean that it will ...
Views: 878 - 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: 1823 - Are Christians Just Forgiven If They Confess? OR Do They Have God's Diplomatic Immunity From Sin? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Roger HimesMost Christians go to bed every night with I John 1:9 on their minds: "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (KJV). It's a beautiful passage except for this: it makes SIN-focused. As I say in another of these in ...
Views: 901 - Are Divided Loyalties Making You Sick? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondMaggie 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: 1881 - Are Our Young Women In Trouble? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Audrey ValerianiToday's Illusionary Icons My generation grew up watching Mary Tyler Moore proudly hold her own in the boorish business world, Edith innocently defy Archie’s intolerance, and Maude argue for social reform. We read about the “women’s movement” in Cosmopolitan magazine, while Cher broke new ...
Views: 1479 - Are Some People Slowly Killing Themselves? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about the amount of people who are ending their life as well as those who have thought about doing so. As a result of what has been going on, there is a strong chance that some people are ending their life right now and there are others who are thinking about ...
Views: 875 - 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: 1695 - Are you a People-Pleaser? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Darlene LancerEveryone starts out in life wanting to be safe, loved, and accepted. It’s in our DNA. Some of us figure out that the best way to do this is to put aside what we want or feel and allow someone else’s needs and feelings take precedence. This works for a while. It feels natural, and there’s less ...
Views: 1586 - Are You a Perfectionist? Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePerfectionists often use negative self-talk and measure their worth by how well they do things in a perfect manner. They often think things like: • “I can’t make a single mistake. Everything has to be just right.” • “There is only one right way to do things to make them the best.” • “People ...
Views: 6045 - Are You a Perfectionist? Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePerfectionism rears its ugly head when you feel you must do everything absolutely perfectly. If you don’t, there’s something wrong with you and your world will fall apart. Part 1, we looked what it means to be a perfectionist in three different ways. We’ll complete our investigation of the ...
Views: 5663 - Are You Acting from Gratitude, Love, and Trust or Doubt and Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr Joe RubinoAs human beings, we operate daily reflecting a wide range of emotions with a multitude of motivations fueling our behaviors. All too often, we react emotionally to what others say or do. If our reactions are preceded by the emotions of fear, anger, or sadness, we forfeit our ability to act with ...
Views: 2755 - Are You Afraid Of Accepting More Good? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Linda-Ann StewartMany years ago, I participated in an exercise at a workshop to show us how at ease we were with allowing good into our lives. As I imagined a little extra good flowing in, I was fine. But when I visualized a lot more good, I started to get anxious, even scared. The exercise continued, ...
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