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How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or BadFoolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a RaiseTips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner- Character Building - Growing Strong Through Adversity - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat's character building all about? Ever heard someone say, "I earned my degree at the School of Hard Knox."? As a parody of higher education with respect to life, many have achieved inner wisdom and greatness by overcoming the perils of life through sheer willpower and determination to ...
Views: 1469 - Charisma is a Four-Dimensional Phenomenon: Intellectual Charisma - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Oleg MoskvineCharisma is a four dimensional-phenomenon of the manifestation of individual’s potential energy or life force. And the power of charisma depends on the inner potential of the energy that every person has. The more energy the individual has, the more charismatic he may become. I call this energy ...
Views: 1536 - Checking Your Self-Confidence Levels - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairDo you want to be confident? You may have answered - yes; I truly want confidence. However, the answer doesn't quite have an impact since it is generalized. Everyone would like to do well and strike it rich, but few people realize their wish. The reason is because in order to get where you want ...
Views: 884 - Child Abuse: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat can make it more or less impossible for someone to feel comfortable in their own skin and to be grateful for the life that they have been given is if they feel worthless. Through feeling this way, their life can be unbearable and being alive can feel like a curse, not a blessing. To say ...
Views: 926 - Child Abuse: Did Your Parents Make Out That You Were Perfect? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked to talk about what takes place when a child is abused, they could say that they will be physically harmed or verbally put down. Alternatively, they could say that they will be neglected. Then again, one could mention all of these things, meaning that it won’t just relate ...
Views: 816 - Child Abuse: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About Being Seen If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was abused and/or neglected when they were a child, it may be hard for them to reveal who they are now that they are an adult. What could feel comfortable is hiding from others and hiding when they are around others. However, even though this is what can take place, it doesn’t mean ...
Views: 963 - Child Development: Do Mothers Love Unconditionally And Fathers Love Conditionally? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that there is the being and then there is the doing, and that both of these aspects are important. Therefore, if someone can only embrace one of these aspects, they are going to be out of balance. Another way to look at this dynamic would be to be to say that there is the ...
Views: 1212 - Childhood Development: Are Some People Born To Fulfil A Role That Their Caregivers Had Planned For Them? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn ancient Greece, Sparta was a prominent city-state where boys were trained to be warriors. When a boy reached six or seven, he was removed from his parents home and sent to military school where he began the ’agoge.’ In order for these boys to become fearless warriors, they had to go ...
Views: 990 - Childhood Development: Do Siblings Have The Same Parents? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough siblings can have the same parents, it doesn’t therefore mean that they will up behaving in the same way. As a result of this, they can end up being radically different, and it might be hard for other people to realise that they are related. The Reason If one was to ask someone ...
Views: 1476 - Childhood is the Starting Point of Your Personal Growth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThe way in which you think and act starts right from your childhood. You will learn things from a very early age. You will find out about your likes and dislikes and you will also start to develop your personality. Childhood is a very precious time and it is one that wills you will want to ...
Views: 1095 - Children and self esteem – what is the correlation? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Greg FrostMany mind experts actually will attest to you that self esteem is one of the most important things when talking about the development of a child. What they are talking about is the developmental years of a child, which would be somewhere within the range from when they were born to somewhere ...
Views: 865 - 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: 1835 - Choose Your Friends Wisely - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Eva GregoryAs individuals concerned about quality of life and the environment, I am sure that you frequently consider how the environment affects your well-being. Asking questions about what is being spewed into the air that is breathed, dumped into the water that is drunk, or absorbed into the food that ...
Views: 1469 - Choosing The Right Anti-Virus Software - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Justin WilliamsMany 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: 1857 - 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: 1704 - Cleaning your Mind and Realizing Your Self Worth - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairSpring cleaning is a tradition in many families, and when you hear this term you more than likely have an image of your family members sweeping through the home with dusters and mops. After all, spring is a great time to clean up! Clearing your mind however is another great form of Spring ...
Views: 1503 - Climbing High - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is the ultimate goal that we can achieve? Is it money and things? Or is it items that money cannot buy? Like happiness, peace of mind, and truly feeling at peace with who we have become? The first half of my life I chased money. Even when I said money wasn’t the most important thing my ...
Views: 1549 - Clothes: Does Someone Need To Wear The Right Colours If They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, one no longer needs to look the same as other people, and this is partly because there is so much choice when it comes to what they can wear. And, when they want to buy something, they won’t need to go out either. Online Shopping The only thing that one will need to do ...
Views: 1520 - Codependency and Power - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Darlene LancerPower exists in all relationships. Having power means to have a sense of control, to have choices and the ability to influence our environment and others. It’s a natural and healthy instinct to exert our power to get our wants and needs met. When we feel empowered, we can manage our emotions, we ...
Views: 2172 - Cold Calls Turned Into New Calls - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Cindy HartmanMost sales people - business owners included - place cold calls high on the list of things we would rather not do. It is so much nicer for businesses to rely on referrals. Having people call you and give you a name to contact is a wonderful thing! But, unfortunately, there are times that a cold ...
Views: 1188 - Combating Depression By Building Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Greg BakerOne of the main causes of depression is a lack of self-confidence. When we no longer believe in ourselves, we begin to fall into a pit of depression and anxiety. This is a Pastor’s take on building self-confidence. On one hand, we are all filled with some degree of insecurity. For most ...
Views: 2616 - Combine Passion with Purpose: The Secret to Finding True Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michael BroderOnce you have acquired much of what you’ve ever wanted and achieved the main things you’ve set out to do, what’s next? How can you continue to grow and achieve even greater happiness in your life? You may have already attained personal success, but as most high achievers would tell you, even the ...
Views: 1359 - Come Fly with Me: 7 Ways to Stretch Your Wings and Fly - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Saskia RoellCould you fly as a child? I did! The world was at my feet and I believed that anything was possible. The truth of who we truly are was not clouded yet. Life was ONE big magical adventure. Through the eyes of my child self, our grandparents’ house was like a temple that stood on a majestic ...
Views: 1640 - Come Let’s Stroll - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wade“Come let’s stroll” is the title of a song from somewhere around the 1950’s, so my happy self seriously doubts if any of you younger folks will remember it…but am very sure most of us “elders” do. The 50’s were the years when songs were sung by folks who could actually sing, teenagers could ...
Views: 1199 - Common Attributes of People with High Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Leon EdwardThe self esteem qualities listed here may mirror you or an individual you are close to even, as well as they'll help you see the power of having high confidence? If not you, why not. People with a healthy feeling of their very own self-regard are typically healthier, a lot more effective, and ...
Views: 1932 - Communication Strategies That Help an Introvert Get More Influence in an Extrovert World - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Davis TruyenNot very often that you luckily find a job that matches your personality. Sometimes you fall in a job that is totally a contrast to your personality. But before you try to escape, I think at first you can take this opportunity to learn interesting things in order to develop yourself, or maybe ...
Views: 864 - Communication: Is It Important To Be Emotionally Expressive? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to connecting to other people, our facial expressions play an important role. And like one’s body language and their tone of voice, one is not always aware of how they’re coming across. Or one might be aware of their body language and their tone of choice, but their facial ...
Views: 2022 - Communication: Is It Important To Smile? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who always seem to have a smile on their face and then there are other people who are not as expressive. They will smile from time to time, but it won’t be as often as someone who smiles freely; it could be said that they like to hold back. However, when it comes to ...
Views: 2107 - Comparison: Should We Compare Ourselves With Others? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that comparing oneself with another is a natural part of living in the modern day world. And it is also true that this doesn’t necessarily have to be something that is negative or disempowering. There are of course certain comparisons that can be made, without ones wellbeing ...
Views: 1937 - Compassion: Do Human Beings Have Selective Compassion? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to read a paper or to watch TV, there is the chance that certain things will draw them in. When it comes to a paper, they may look through the back pages before they look through the front pages, or they might not even look through the front. Their primary interest will be what is ...
Views: 1339 - Compassion: Together, With Feeling - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dennis Merritt Jones“When we generate compassion for the difficult people in our lives, we get to see our prejudices and aversions even more clearly. It can feel completely unreasonable to make compassionate a wish for these irritating, belligerent people. To wish that those we dislike and fear would not suffer can ...
Views: 1232 - Completing Your Past to Elevate Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoDoes the following scenario remind you of anyone? Sue was totally in love with Jim. The couple met in high school and dated for eight years. Everyone who knew them expected them to get married and live happily ever after together. Then Jim met Karen. Before anyone knew what was happening - ...
Views: 1899 - Confidence and Competence - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jerry StockingI used to sell real estate limited partnerships. I had no idea what I was doing. The first thing I did when I got the job was walked up to the number one sales guy in the office and said, “Watch my tracks.” Then I went home figuring I had set up the game. The next day I discovered that he, ...
Views: 4830 - Confidence and Self Image: What Part in the Game of Life Is Playing You? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Valencia RaySelf-image and confidence is not to be taken lightly. You cannot really rise above, or at least stay above your self-image. In fact, your brain acts as a cybernetic mechanism, which is a fancy way of saying "thermostat". Whatever is your set point tends to be your self-fulfilling prophecy. If ...
Views: 833 - Confidence and Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from John SteelyOne of the necessary actions for success is taking risks; the old saying “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is very true when it comes to reaching goals, to achieving success. However, not everyone is willing to risk their security, real or imagined, for a chance at being successful. In order ...
Views: 1374 - Confidence Builders – How to Improve Yours - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Lovie Hobbs“Calm down” have you ever heard someone tell someone to “Calm down”. We need to calm ourselves down when we are in a stressful situation and we are feeling helpless, out of control, and our mind is hitting us with a preponderance of negative thoughts. What if this happens? or What if that ...
Views: 1334 - Confidence Defined - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Justin HartfieldObviously, confidence does not signify that one has thoughts that express doubt or worry about an uncertain event; however, contrary to popular belief, confidence isn't about having positive thoughts about a situation either. Complete confidence only comes with complete detachment to the ...
Views: 994 - Confidence For Adult as a Child Blamed For Everything a Parent Felt - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaFrom 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: 1868 - Confidence For Adult as a Child Blamed For Everything a Parent Felt - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaFrom 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: 2005 - Confidence From Preparation - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Andrew McNabMany calculations, victory, few calculations, no victory, then how much less so when no calculations? – Sun-tzu, The Art of War People take time to plan days or weeks ahead for a party, and even months for a wedding. Yet, it only takes 15 minutes to plan a budget for the upcoming 2 ...
Views: 836 - Confidence Is a Catalyst for Success - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Joel SussmanEver since I read the book "Think and Grow Rich," by Napoleon Hill, I've been fascinated with the idea that an invisible energy called "thought" can have such a profound impact on our happiness, financial circumstances, and the ability to attract desirable conditions and people into our ...
Views: 965 - Confidence is beautiful! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Suzanne FettingA woman that is confident radiates strength, passion and conviction. A confident woman is not afraid to be herself. She knows who she is. Her values, her passions, her skills, her talents and her unique gifts. She knows that she is beautiful just the way she is, regardless of what the media ...
Views: 1452 - Confidence Is Everything - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI believe that almost all of the troubles in the world today are rooted in confidence issues. A lack of confidence has the ability to reach out in many different directions and impact the world around us in very negative ways. In contrast, a feeling of high self-esteem and confidence allows ...
Views: 2100 - Confidence is King - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonConfidence and self belief allow you to do more of what you want to do. Are you content with every aspect of your life? Is there a part of your life which you would like to change over or to improve upon? Many people suffer from negative effects carried forwards from past experiences which ...
Views: 1322 - Confidence through Inner Self leadership - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Sally BonkrudeConfidence can be found when you learn to become present and discover your “Inner Self Leadership”, that place that is full of confidence, wisdom, compassion, non-judgment, love, and strength. From this place, you will get to know the parts of yourself that hold the fears and anxiety and hijack ...
Views: 1222 - Confidence to Manifest Your Heart’s Desire - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Lovie HobbsDo you know your desires (impulse of thoughts) can determine your destiny? Before you continue reading this article - think about it. What is it that you desire? What goals or dreams do you wish to achieve in life? Well, do you talk about your desire; have you visualized yourself with it? ...
Views: 1316 - Confidence: An Inner Beauty That Leads To True Attraction…And To Success! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Sharon CapehartThe laws of attraction that are a common part of the lives of dating singles have a surprising similarity to the laws that help define success. Imagine the single dating scene, even if it’s the distant past for you. What sorts of things did you find attractive in a person? Was it just physical ...
Views: 1512 - Confidence: What Is Confidence? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word confidence is a term that is often hard to define. What is it and what does it look like? Are questions that can be asked. Through the act of comparison, one can see that there is a difference between people that are confident and people that are not confident. Many years ago I was ...
Views: 2384 - Confidence: Why Do Some People Go From Having No Confidence To Being Arrogant? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who appear to always be confident, there are also people who appear to always lack confidence. In this case, it would be easy to come to the conclusion that some people are more resourceful than others. However, although this is how they come across, it is unlikely ...
Views: 1621 - Confidence: Why Don't Some People's Lives Change Even Though They Feel More Confident? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get into self-development, there is a strong chance that it will be because they want to feel more confident. The reason for this is that this is a common challenge that people have in today’s world. However, even if one did want to work on their self-confidence, it doesn’t ...
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