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Views: 784 - Critical Thinking: Is The Hollywood Harassment Scandal Being Used To Demonize All Men? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDue to what has been taking place in Hollywood recently, a lot has been said about the people who were involved. It hasn’t stopped there, though, as there are also people who have taken a completely different approach. One Focus When this happens, someone can say that this shows what men ...
Views: 1195 - Critical Thinking: Was Everything Fine Before Trump Became President? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperDue to Trump’s visit to England, he has received more media coverage than usual, and this has also meant that certain people have spent more time talking about him than they usually would. It is as though some people can’t stop thinking about Trump; their whole life appears to revolve around ...
Views: 1056 - Critical Thinking: Why Are So Many People Interested In Their Rights But Not Their Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon to hear someone talk about what their rights are or how their rights are being taken away. This is the type of thing that one is likely to hear if they use social media or go to a university, for instance. The Point of Focus The people who are like ...
Views: 1193 - Critical Thinking: Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there have more or less always been people who are famous for one thing or another, but what is different about today’s world, is that it is easier than ever before for someone to achieve this aim. There are two main reasons for this, with the first being reality TV and the ...
Views: 1096 - Critical Thinking: Why Are The People Who Talk About Tolerance Often The Most Intolerant? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, a lot has been said about how important it is to be tolerant. This is something that someone is likely to have heard if they follow the mainstream media or listen to what politicians have to say, for instance. It is as though tolerance is the ultimate western value - ...
Views: 1146 - Critical Thinking: Why Do So Many Men Follow Female Models Online? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are quite possibly hundreds, if not thousands, of female models who share pictures of themselves online. And just as there are a number of these models online, there are also going to be a number of reasons as to why a woman would want to live her life in this way. For one woman, this ...
Views: 1042 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some Men Criticise Men Who Act Feminine? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a man may accept that some men are more masculine than others, there is also the chance that this is something that he is not willing to accept. This is something that can define how he responds to men who are not very masculine. If a man can accept this, he may just see men as ...
Views: 892 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some Men Say That All Men Are Bad? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone hasn’t been living under a rock for a number of months, they are likely to be only too aware of what has been taking place in Hollywood. After a producer was accused of harassment and rape, a number of other men were accused of the same thing. What is interesting about all this ...
Views: 1154 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Want To Save The World? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to act as though it is their purpose to save the world. The world is then going to be in a mess and it will be up to them to do something about it. This could be something that will consume their whole life, meaning that it will be hard for them to ...
Views: 1029 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some White People Hate Their Own Race? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperRegardless of whether someone has spent time at university and/or on social media, they may have come across white people who hate their own race. This could be something that has made them scratch their head, so to speak, or it might not have simply gone over their head. When someone ...
Views: 1559 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some White People Hate Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one pays attention to the mainstream media and/or spends time on different social media sites, they may have come across at least one white person who blames their entire race for all the problems in the world. It is then going to be clear that they are ashamed of the colour of their own skin ...
Views: 1523 - Critical Thinking: Why Would A Man/Woman Be Against Masculinity? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, a lot has been said about so-called ‘toxic masculinity’ and now, ‘traditional masculinity’ has been targeted by the experts at the American Psychological Association (APA). Masculinity is then a problem and, if a man has any masculine traits, it will mean that he is also ...
Views: 968 - Critical Thinking: Why Would A Woman Want To Put Fillers In Her Face? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, dermal fillers were only used by a small amount of women but, as time has passed, this has changed. Far more women use them than ever before and there are undoubtedly a number of reasons as to why this is. One important distinction that needs to be made here is the difference ...
Views: 1009 - Critical Thinking: Why Would Someone Believe That Another Person Has All The Answers? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across someone that had a deeper understanding of something, it doesn’t mean that they would end up putting this person on a pedestal. As a result of this, the other person will be seen as knowledgeable but one won’t perceive them as being better than they themselves ...
Views: 842 - Critical Thinking: Will The Drug Industry Love Danny Rose For Talking About His Depression? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, an English professional footballer opened up about his battle with depression, and this ended up being big news in England. This was partly because he is a well-known footballer and partly because of what he spoke about. He said that there were three main reasons why he ended up in ...
Views: 1068 - Critical: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Be Critical Of Others? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on their life, they may find that they have come across at least two types of people. One on hand, this could relate to people who are supportive, and on the other hand, it could relate to people who are not. When one thinks about the former, they could think about a ...
Views: 1527 - 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: 1593 - Cure Your Social Anxiety in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangPerhaps you hate the drugs a psychiatrist has given you to deal with your anxiety. I'm about to show you how to cure your social anxiety the natural and cheap way. But before you throw away your drugs like Xanax, Klonopin, or Ativan, please consult with your health care professional. If you ...
Views: 1224 - Customer Service: Is Customer Service Important? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAll businesses, no matter how big or small, need customers, and this is because they depend on their custom. If this custom was to disappear, it is not going to be long until a business goes out of business. Based on this, it is clear to see how important good customer service is, and no ...
Views: 1757 - Customer Service: Why Is Eye Contact So Bad? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to apply for a job, they are likely to hear about how important customer service is. That is, of course, unless they are applying for a position that doesn’t require them to deal with customers. This could be something that doesn’t faze them, which could come down to the fact ...
Views: 1372 - Customs data: elementary demand for international trade - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Wajahat AliThose who have been involved in the import and export business are aware of the many advantages of genuine customs data. By accessing export and import customs data from online database companies, merchants can query millions of records. Accurate custom import and export data is a basic ...
Views: 607 - Customs data: elementary demand for international trade - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Wajahat AliThose who have been involved in the import and export business are aware of the many advantages of genuine customs data. By accessing export and import customs data from online database companies, merchants can query millions of records. Accurate custom import and export data is a basic ...
Views: 495 - Customs data: elementary demand for international trade - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Wajahat AliThose who have been involved in the import and export business are aware of the many advantages of genuine customs data. By accessing export and import customs data from online database companies, merchants can query millions of records. Accurate custom import and export data is a basic ...
Views: 616 - Cut The Anchor Of Past Failures - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Judge JI'd love to tell you that everything that you try to accomplish in life will come easy and be successful. I'd love to tell you that there will never be any impediments to getting what you want in life and that you will always get what you truly deserve. I'd love to tell you that the ...
Views: 1760 - Dare to Say NO! (How To Increase Your Self-Esteem) - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicDo you feel like it's hard to fight for yourself'? Do you often agree to things which don't even interest you just so you will avoid conflict? Are you taking too many obligations upon yourself just to please others? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then it's time to learn how ...
Views: 2142 - Dating for Shy Guys - Essential Guide for Shy Men - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Maximum McCainYou see a very attractive girl and you want to talk to her but you can't seem to find the right words. This is a common situation for shy men. The good news is that it can be easily cured. This dating for shy guys article will show you what you need to know in order to get over those ...
Views: 1633 - Dating: Can Someone Push Other People Away If They Are Needy? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one goes on a date, it is going to be important for them to make sure that they look right. This is not to say that they will need to spend hours on their appearance before they go out; what it comes down to is that it won’t be a good idea for them to overlook how they look. In ...
Views: 1461 - DE-FENCE AGAINST I-CAN'T-ITIS - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinIt was a cool winter morning, and getting cooler. That morning, before I left for the barbershop, I told Sherry that maybe the yard work we had planned for the next few afternoons should be postponed. The clock radio had said it was supposed to be very cold for a few days. It would be very ...
Views: 1023 - Dealing with Bullying in Adulthood - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Yvonne BignallBullying in the workplace is on the rise. In fact, it is all around us; in the home, with children, work colleagues and even strangers. Some current stats show that in the UK: More than a third, 36 per cent, have been driven to tears by cruel jibes 10 per cent have been physically ...
Views: 1621 - Dealing with Compliments - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenWhat do you do when someone gives you a compliment? Do you smile, thank them with all your heart, and continue on with your day feeling a little better about yourself? Or maybe instead, you shrug. Or deny it. Or claim it’s a lie. Maybe you don’t say anything at all, but silently ...
Views: 1315 - Dealing With Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon GoodWe all hate rejection, maybe even fear it. And we all have to face it at some time in our lives. But for the artist, rejection can come often and cut deeply. An actor may face rejection as much as daily, and when you yourself are the instrument of your work, it's hard not to take the rejection ...
Views: 2031 - Dealing With Rejection - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Hugo Elfinstone“When you feel rejected, how do you keep from rejecting yourself?” Sometimes when we feel rejected, it brings up all the other times in our lives that we felt rejected. The worst part is that when we feel rejected, we tend to reject ourselves. Many of us spend a great deal of time seeking ...
Views: 2623 - Dealing With The Truth - by One day I received an email from two members of my email list saying they didn't feel comfortable in sharing their opinions with the group because:
1) the posts seemed to be judgemental and angry rants.
2) members are suppose to be "happily unmarried" but many appear to be angry about their ...
Views: 1118 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing because I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts, including my family. I have no support structure. I hide from neighbors so people won't ask questions. During the day I am on the computer being as proactive as I can. My question is I ...
Views: 1339 - 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: 1839 - Dear Dr. Romance: The most traumatic experience of my entire life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Recently I have been trying to cope with the most traumatic experience of my entire life. I am a grandmother and homemaker who has been deserted by my spouse and left both homeless and penniless. (I am staying at the home of a friend now.) After weeks of ...
Views: 1765 - Dear Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayDear Negative Thoughts You've been serving me for a long time. Not necessarily in a good or bad way, but for a long time, anyway. That's why I remember you. And that's exactly the status you have with me now: A memory; an echo. A faded photograph of an old place that's no longer worth ...
Views: 1132 - Death by Label - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Bette DowdellThe whole world's in the label business. Every time we turn around, somebody's jamming a label on us. Not those “Hi, My name is” stick-ums, Not any sort of tangible, visible label, in fact, but psychological Post-It® notes. Even early on in life, we’re covered with ...
Views: 1132 - Deceit: Why Are Some People Easily Deceived? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who believe just about everything that another person says. And then there are others who go to the other extreme, who question and doubt everything they hear. With other people having a balance between the two; so they don’t believe everything that comes out of other ...
Views: 4374 - Deep Self-Acceptance – The Key To Happiness - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Kate SinerI am not on top of the latest and greatest news the way that some people seem to be. I have a tendency to get things a little later than hot off the presses. However, I happened to watch the Bruce Jenner interview pretty much as soon as it was available. It was a fluke really. While I am very ...
Views: 1423 - Define what low self esteem is to you so that you can overcome it - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Michelle SearsLet's talk about low self-esteem because having low self-esteem can be totally life consuming for the person suffering. Although, you may not even know your true level is until something happens to you and you're forced to deal with it by yourself. Here's an example, let's say you're ...
Views: 1297 - Definition: Boost Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisFor many years now, "self-esteem" has been synonymous with "positive self image," but that's not really what self-esteem is. Positive self-image is important - it's caring about yourself and seeing yourself as a unique and special individual simply because of who you are as a human being. ...
Views: 4680 - Definition: Building Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisYou want to be confident and feel confident, but what if you're starting with little or no confidence? How do you get from Point A to Point B? True self-confidence isn't an overnight acquisition. It takes dedication to realize you are a good human being that is worthy of respect and ...
Views: 2915 - Definition: Enhancing Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisFor many years now, "self-esteem" has been synonymous with "positive self image," but that's not really what self-esteem is. Positive self-image is important - it's caring about yourself and seeing yourself as a unique and special individual simply because of who you are as a human being. ...
Views: 1098 - Definition: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakIn psychology, self-esteem reflects a person's overall evaluation or appraisal of her or his own worth. 1. Given a long and varied history, the term has, unsurprisingly, no less than three major types of definitions in the field, each of which has generated its own tradition of research, ...
Views: 8935 - Definition: Self-Image - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Debbie MolisA person's self-image is the mental picture, generally of a kind that is quite resistant to change, that depicts not only details that are potentially available to objective investigation by others (height, weight, hair color, sex, I.Q. score, is this person double-jointed, etc.), but also items ...
Views: 11291 - Delayed Grief: What Is Delayed Grief? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that it is not always possible for someone to eat when they are hungry, it is also not always possible for them to embrace how they feel after a loved one passes on. But, while they will most likely be able to ignore their hunger from time to time without it having much of an ...
Views: 1130 - Demonstrate Self-Confidence by Learning How to Identify Your Personality Type - The Four Preferences - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Lovie HobbsHave you ever wondered why certain tasks or activities you perform come easily and others are a pain in the old proverbial “neck.” Perhaps, you have often struggled with communicating with a certain individual. Thus, you may have wondered how to get through to them. Well, do not be so hard on ...
Views: 987 - Depression... A Case Of Avoiding & Pretending - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Patricia ZermanAvoiding and pretending are acquired skills. For some it’s an art. Both overlook and ignore what you don’t want to deal with, allowing you to believe you’re okay when you’re not. An ostrich is great symbol for avoidance. Sticking his head in the sand, he pretends to be invisible. He believes ...
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