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Views: 1609 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Deborah HayesWe have all heard this line a thousand times. My mother meted out this wisdom on any occasion when wise counsel or gentle consoling was needed. It was dispensed with love and affection and was the moral of the story she told of a similar survived event in her life. It was intended to assure me ...
Views: 1607 - Mirror, Mirror On The Wall - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Chip MaderaOn December 21, 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney’s first full-length animated musical feature, premiered at the Carthay Theater in Los Angeles. No doubt one of my favorite Disney creations. As you know, the story’s villainess, Queen Adorée would greet her magic mirror each morning ...
Views: 1607 - ***Oops I Did It Again:The Zombie Tune of Repeated Unwanted Experiences - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteStarting to think life is a merry-go-round? Have you lost or quit a job every couple of years with the excuse that your boss is a jerk or you're bored out of your mind? Have you noticed a revolving door-like structure to your personal relationships? Do you move your residence from place to ...
Views: 1606(5 votes) - Are You on The Most Important "Best Of" List This Year? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Michael MantellThere is an African-American proverb that says, “God makes three requests of His children: Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have, now.” It’s that time of the year again, when the “Best of_____” lists begin to appear. You know these lists. They include everything from the best ...
Views: 1606 - Inspire Young School Children To Do Their Best In The Classroom - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kathy SmithInspirational exercises tend to be received well from your young school children with the aid of a notable inspirational teachers and tutors. Educational centers have known the strength of inspirational events as a way to raise well-being and work productivity for a very long time. In fact, ...
Views: 1606 - The Wordallogic - Lie Lovers; Why the Truth Really Hurts! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordLie Lovers - The Real Reason Why the Truth Hurts! By Aleasa M. Word How many times do we hear people touting the phrase “the truth hurts?” We know it does, but it continues to pain us and we can’t seem to find a way to fix that. I often wonder if there was a magic pill people could take so ...
Views: 1605 - Are You Blocking Love? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Christine AryloWhen I first met my now husband Noah, who I affectionately refer to as “Walking Love” for his great ability to give love fully and freely, my love quotient – my capacity for receiving love -- was the size of a pea. Which meant that although I had finally manifested a man into my life that could ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Criticising Others: Do Some People Criticise Others To Make Themselves Feel Better? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that someone can do to change how they feel, and it could be said that some of these things are going to be better than others. For example, if one was to reach out for chocolate whenever they need to change their mood, it could set them up to experience negative ...
Views: 1603 - Happiness: Do Some People Criticise Others When They Are Unhappy? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is happy, they can feel the need to share how they feel with others, and this can take place in a number of ways. Perhaps one will be more complimentary than they usually are. It can then be normal for them to say how good someone looks, or they might talk about how they appreciate ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Book Review: Revolution From Within: A Book of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development and Self-Esteem. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Development and Self-Esteem is Dr. Joe Rubino. Self-Esteem consists of the self relevant beliefs and emotions which shape one’s individual ...
Views: 1602 - 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: 1599 - How To Overcome Low Self-Esteem Using 5 Simple Self-Esteem Boosters - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to develop a magnetic personality is very advantageous - whether in your business, career or relationships. It makes you stand out from the rest of the stereotypes out there, and people won't be able to keep themselves from coming to you. Below are 3 simple steps on how to ...
Views: 1599 - 3 Ways to Amplify Your Self-Esteem Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes suddenly." Tony Robbins Low self-esteem can be tricky in that it makes you feel like everything is wrong in the world, namely yourself. Unmet expectations can lead you to believe that your life is one rain cloud after another. ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - ***How to stop being a victim? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Morty LefkoeWe all know people who are “victims”—people who view their lives through the filter: “It’s not my fault. They (or it) did it to me.” When you understand what the feeling of victimization really is, where it comes from, and how it affects people, you will discover it is even more widespread and ...
Views: 1598 - The New 10 of the Month - Oprah! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn McIntyreWow. It’s the beginning of not just a new year, but a whole new decade. I know a lot of us are saying,”thank God” – after all, the past few years have certainly come with a few challenges. But I want to let you know, I have a really good feeling about what the 2010s have in store. I just ...
Views: 1598 - What is "Zen Kinesiology"? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Zen Kinesiology / Zen Counseling Kenichi Dharma IshimaruI come from Japan, the country where Zen flourished. My nickname is Dharma – from Bodhidharma – the name of the founder of Zen. In this life I have found a modern way of Zen: Kinesiology. Perhaps I was a Zen monk in a past life! To me, Kinesiology is Zen, and with this approach I have ...
Views: 1598 - Self Esteem Means Feeling Good Inside: How To Feel Good Inside - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Karl PereraSelf Esteem is what we experience when we feel good about ourselves and when we feel good inside. What makes you feel good inside? I think when you feel you like what you are doing, where you are going and feel you have your priorities right. Feeling good means being satisfied with what you ...
Views: 1597 - Self Confidence vs. Shame - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDan Jones has written a beautiful poem called "Shameless" which has a few lines which I think are priceless. He is talking about the nature of being shameless as well as what self-confidence is, and isn't. It's absolutely beautiful... Vanity and conceit have nothing to do with this, and not ...
Views: 1596(2 votes) - Self Esteem? No Problem! - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Willie HortonIt’s quite amazing how often people tell me that they’re “suffering from low self-esteem” or that they’d really like to build their self-esteem. More often than not, I simply tell them to get a grip, or call me back when they can explain to me what low self-esteem is! “Get real” is the key ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Teaching: Do Some People Become Teachers In Order To Feel Superior To Others? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that everyone on this planet is a teacher on one hand and student on the other. Based on this, it is a two way process, and if one doesn’t have this outlook, they are likely to be out of balance. In this case, one could believe that other people are here to learn from them ...
Views: 1596 - Waiting for the No-Talent Police: Finally a Name for the Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Valerie YoungI’ll never forget the day I first learned about the so-called Impostor Syndrome. It was 1983. A chronic procrastinator, I was in my fourth year of a doctoral program. Like a lot of graduate students, my status was what was commonly referred to as “A-B-D,” meaning I’d completed “all but the ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - 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: 1595 - Make A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Noelle NelsonYou know your usual litany of New Year’s resolutions: “This year I’m gonna lose 5 – 10 -50 pounds. This year I swear I’ll get to the gym at least twice a week. This year I absolutely positively will not spend past my credit limit. This year I swear I’ll never have another ginger Martini (given ...
Views: 1595 - A Love Note to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanI started writing a post about organization. And in it I talked about how in my ideal life everything flowed beautifully and life was magical. And then I started talking about my actual life and how things truly weren’t running as seamlessly as I would like them to. I talked about the endless ...
Views: 1594 - Success and Self Respect - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanLife gives us so many opportunities to steer a direction or to plot a course. In many instances we choose to complicate this process by mindless compromising of our own Self-value. It’s not about who wins. Life is about our perception of being a winner. Even if you don’t come first you can ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - Beating Yourself Up for Mistakes is Like Pressuring Yourself to Fail - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Young KimMy client, Lilly, came to me recently came to me feeling defeated. Her job with her boyfriend is going fine, but she said that she feels like a failure. I asked her what made her feel that way. Lilly talked about describe how frustrating it was that she hadn't paid off her students loans yet. ...
Views: 1593(7 votes) - 9 Tips for Communicating With Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoConfident communicators are not afraid to take up their space at the table and let their voices be heard. They know their subject well and project a strong belief in what they're saying without being conceited or arrogant. And as a result, the audience is more likely to listen to them and ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Permission: Do We Need Permission In Life? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one may have the desire to act in a certain way or to achieve a certain goal, there can be challenges that get in the way. And one of those challenges is the need to gain permission from others. Now, this is not necessarily something that one looks for at a conscious level, it could be ...
Views: 1592 - Self- esteem is The Key When You’re Asking How can I Get my Ex Back - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from bruce rapozaEven though a breakup can be very depressing, no need to stress over that the relationship is final. Putting you in an unpleasant state, leading to confusion and stress, in addition to the feeling of being alone, you'll probably have the desire to seek the solution to mend the extreme damage, ...
Views: 1592 - Mental Toughness - The labels we wear on the inside - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlYou may often hear the phrase “you are what you eat” and clearly there is some truth in that; we are constantly reminded by the media and government to eat healthily. However, what we think is more important and in particular, that inner critical voice which we hear all day long. Our inner voice ...
Views: 1591(3 votes) - Self Worth: Why Do Some People Only Feel Worthy When They Are Successful? - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people can feel worthy as a result of they are, other people can only feel worthy as a result of what they do. In the first case, ones worth has been internalised, and in the other, their worth is based on external factors. So the first person can just be and feel valuable without ...
Views: 1591 - Our Toolbox - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Lisa Bousson“As you move through your day, do so with love, caring and sustenance, for you are the caretaker of the world. Your job, as a human animal is to ensure not only the survival of your species, but also the quality of such.” As I heard this quote I instantly felt that we have all the knowledge ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - Overcome Inferiority Complex - Breaking Circumstantial Enchantment to Overcome Inferiority Complex - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsRecently our family gathered to watch the movie Ella Enchanted. On the day of Ella's birth, Ella's Fairy Godmother gave her a gift - the gift of obedience. With this gift Ella had no choice but to do what she was asked to do, whether or not she wanted to and no matter how bad the deed was. Ella ...
Views: 1589 - Social Media: Are Some People Emotionally Dependent On Social Media? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked about how social media benefits their life, they may say that it allows them to connect to others. This is likely to be the kind of answer that a lot of people would give them. And as it is so easy to connect with other people through using it, it is to be expected that ...
Views: 1589 - Things You Can Improve On - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Pol BishopEach of us has a set of things we excel at and another, larger set at which we suck. And while we tend to linger on the things we're bad at, we neglect the fact that we can greatly improve them, if we would only stop whining and saying that we can do it later. Let's show a few quick statistics - ...
Views: 1589 - Three Big Causes Of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsThere is no one solid reason for you having low self-esteem. It is likely to be a combination of factors that build on each other until a vicious cycle is created, making you feel more and more out of control. You just feel like problems continue to mount instead of being resolved. The first ...
Views: 1588(6 votes) - Did You Lose Your Identity When You Lost Your Job? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Zara GreenEvery person with any level of drive and success run the same danger - tying who they are to what they do; tricked by titles that cloud true identity. Corporate was a set up if you were trained to believe that if you just follow the "rules of success"; get an education, get a good job, climb ...
Views: 1587 - Making Personal PR Work For You - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Public relations is defined as: Positive communications and interactions between a person, organization, or company and the public on whom its success or failure depends. Like it or not, we are always engaged in public relations. From the time you step out of your house and greet your ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - ***Creative? Create Your Life Instead of Living As Its Creation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteHave you ever thought life would be different for you today if you had a different childhood? Have you ever held thoughts such as: "My Mother never really cared about who I was." "My Father told me that I'd never amount to anything." "People won't like me if I don't agree with the ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Do We Need Anxiety? Thoughts for Entering the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurRemember the last time you listened to a great piece of music? For some pieces, the music gradually increases in intensity until it reaches a crescendo, the loudest or most exciting part, and then resolves. As the music builds and fades, so does your own feeling of excitement. A crescendo is ...
Views: 1586 - 4 Crazy Ways That Help You Gain More Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Christopher MontroseMost people today wish they had more confidence. They attribute lack of confidence to their inability to find a better job or start their own company, or they believe that more confidence will land them a perfect romantic partner or maybe they would do better at sports or any other activity, if ...
Views: 1585 - 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: 1585 - Relationships: What Can Happen When A Woman Rejects Her Feminine Side? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperMen and woman look different, but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t got anything in common. First and foremost, they are human beings; thus, despite their differences, they have a lot in common. A Closer Look Due to how they look, it could be said that men are an expression of the ...
Views: 1585 - Self Improvement Ideas: Be Your Own Life Coach - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantHere are some self improvement ideas for transforming yourself into a better person which can be daunting – especially if you’re older, and you’ve had several “interventions,” and you do not feel as energetic as you were when you were a fresh-faced (or pimply-faced, as the case may be) ...
Views: 1585 - What's Your Prosperity Quotient? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Ruth HegartyIn keeping with my Prosperity theme this month, I want to talk about your prosperity quotient. What is that? It's how ready and willing you are to live prosperously. Now, you might ask "why wouldn't I want to live prosperously?" and, perhaps consciously, you do want to be prosperous. However, if ...
Views: 1585 - The Pause - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniHesitation. It's a daily occurrence and yet you may not even know it's happening. Hesitation is a pause. A doubt. A question. Is it fear or your Inner Guidance speaking? If you pay attention to that gut feeling of hesitancy, you'll gain clarity on which action steps to take to be a ...
Views: 1584 - 5 Ways on How to Gain Self Belief - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Belinda DalyWhy is it important to have self-belief? Well if you do not have self-belief how do you expect others to believe in you? For example imagine you are interviewing someone to be your children's nanny, and everything was going fine until she said that she will not hold the baby in case she drops ...
Views: 1583 - Developing Confidence As A Leader - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisOn what does a strong sense of self-worth-confidence-depend? Money? Good looks? High intelligence? Nice clothes? An important job? An expensive car? Love? Helping other people? What if I were to tell you, you can be confident without any of that? Do not believe me? Well, in fact, it is true. ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Self Worth: Do You Alternate Between Feeling Really Good And Really Bad? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the ideal might be for one to experience a balanced sense of self worth, this is not always what takes place. Instead, one might experience life in such a way that they feel up one moment and down the next. This is not to say that one won’t have moments where they don’t feel up or ...
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