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Views: 1469 - Depression: Can Living In An Oppressive Environment Cause Someone To Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have lived in the same environment for their whole life, there are others who have moved around. When one has moved around, they might not have stayed in the same place for very long. This could be a sign that one has a job that requires them to move around, ...
Views: 2418 - Depression: Can Someone End Up Depressed If They Ignore Their Anger? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone exercises, they are likely feel better, and this can be how they feel for a little while afterwards. There are going to be a number of reasons as to why this is, but one of the things that will have had an effect is all of the energy that was released. This is not the ...
Views: 1308 - Depression: Can Someone’s Inner Critic Cause Them To Feel Depressed? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a child will most likely perform a task better if their parent is speaking to them in a supportive manner, an adult is also likely to be able to perform a task better if they are talking themselves in a supportive manner. Not only this, it will be a lot easier for them to do ...
Views: 1022 - Depression: Can Toxic Shame Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can feel down from time to time, they can also feel this way on a regular basis. When this is the case, it is going to be a challenge for them to appreciate life, and it may even be a challenge for them to get out of bed in the morning. Another Experience Now, when one feels ...
Views: 1669 - Depression: Why Do Only Some People Feel Depressed When They Are Carrying Toxic Shame? - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that depression is one of the most common mental and emotional problems in today’s world, and while some people might experience it from time to time, there are others who are more familiar with it. This is then not going to be something that affects everyone is the same ...
Views: 1365 - Deserving: Why Don't We Get What We Deserve? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis is an area that can not only create frustration, anger and confusion; it can also make one feel powerless and a victim of circumstance. So here I am going to explain my current understanding, as to why we don’t always get what we think we deserve and can end up with something completely ...
Views: 2452 - Design Your “Life” Basket and Fill It With The Colors of Self-Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethEnvision your beautiful lovable you as a fancy basket which you would decorate for your home. This basket would be a showpiece and hold all the wonderful mementos of your life. Bring out the best and biggest basket you have ever seen. Cover it in beautiful flowers, ribbons and beads - all the ...
Views: 1645 - Desperation to inspiration in thirty minutes flat ! - by Hi my name is Peter. I'm no success guru, in fact i've never written an article on this subject before, ever! So why am i writing it now you ask? To tell you of something that truly inspired me and i hope will inspire you too.
Steve and i have been best friends for about twenty years now. Like ...
Views: 857 - Develop "No-fault" Thinking to Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Doug HartI hope you’re staying on track, getting everything you want in life, and finding happiness beyond what you ever thought possible! If not, what’s holding you back? Have you ever thought about it? If you are making progress and moving towards your goals, then you probably are doing ...
Views: 1230 - Developing a Cover Identity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Avril BettsIn the movies after the spies load up on gadgets and get behind enemy lines they take on a cover identity. We can use cover identities as well, whether to blend in with locals, negotiate for the boss, or for any other reason you want to pretend to be someone else. In the movies they don't do ...
Views: 2434 - Developing an Attitude of Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Marcy StahlHave you noticed that the most successful women entrepreneurs have a different way of talking, thinking and being than you do? Have you watched Oprah on her TV show and thought: What a great attitude! How can I be like her? Great news! You can be just like these women. How do you do that? By ...
Views: 1505 - Developing Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Zoltan RothDeveloping self confidence is a learning process. Constant studying, improving your skills, building your knowledge and accepting yourself and others are the main characteristics of developing self confidence. Self confidence is having faith in yourself and your ability to handle whatever ...
Views: 3031 - Developing Self-Belief Doesn't Happen Overnight - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a position where they lack self-belief, they may look into what they can do to develop it. Then again, they could merely put up with what is taking place and do their best to carry on as normal. The reason for this is that they may believe that there is nothing that they can ...
Views: 805 - Diagnosing an Irregular Heartbeat: What is ECG Monitoring? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2022 from Fleek IT SolutionsIn the real world, we people are very busy in making a better future ahead. So, we forget to take care of our body's health. The most important thing is to look after our health and one of the main parts of the body to take care of is ‘the Heart’. The heart is the support system of our body; it ...
Views: 712 - Did you always think you'd be somewhere else by now? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackThose of you who have been following me for a while know how important I feel having a clear vision and goals that motivate you are. Sometimes, though, we may have the most beautiful vision – with a timeline to match – and just don’t seem to be getting there. If you would have asked me 10 ...
Views: 1119 - 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: 1579 - Did You Should On Yourself Today? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Gloria ArensonI should get my car washed. I should pay my bills. I should eat less. I shouldn’t sleep so late on the weekend. Our lives are filled with shoulds. Shoulds keep us on the straight and narrow path to goodness. What are shoulds and where did they come from? Of course we can trace them back to ...
Views: 1084 - Diffidence vs. Self Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Venkataraman SambasivaDiffidence vs. Self Confidence K S VENKATARAMAN During that evening, Mani Sharma, a great singer was to sing in that famous music hall. There was a very huge crowd of his fans. The house overflowed with eager fans. Quite a number of connoisseurs of music had gathered in the hall and had ...
Views: 2351 - Digitalization for Self-Improvement: A New Era of Personal Growth - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2024 from Aiman Farrukhthe pursuit of self-improvement has transcended traditional boundaries, ushering in a new era where technology plays a pivotal role in our personal development journey. Digitalization, with its myriad tools and platforms, offers unprecedented opportunities for growth, learning, and ...
Views: 490 - Disappointment: Do You Always End Up Feeling Disappointed When You Get Your Hopes Up? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperOne is going to have moments in their life where having something to look forward to enables them to get through their day, and this could be something that lasts for quite some time. This could be because what they’re doing is something they would rather not be doing or perhaps one is going ...
Views: 5029 - Disconnected: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Be Disconnected From Life? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to watch a sports game, they would see that there are players on the field and that there are players on the bench. As a result, it could be said that the people who are playing are going to be a lot happier than the people who are not playing. This is because when one plays a ...
Views: 1658 - Discover the Causes of Low Self Esteem and the 6 Tips to Developing Self Respect and Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rebecca MillsHuman nature is complex thing. We are born into a family unit, go to school, meet hundreds of different people, go to work and then retire. I all that time we are bombarded with various messages and thoughts from other people. For better or worse other humans do affect and influence how we feel ...
Views: 1908 - Discover Your Own Leadership Technique - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAre you a leader or can you be a leader? And what qualifies to be a leader? Leadership can be in different techniques or forms, but actually there are three major techniques of leadership. Great leaders know and understand all of these three styles. There are times that they do not just choose ...
Views: 667 - Discover Your Self Development Strength in the World of Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Igor SilvaIn the world of Internet marketing you’ll need to recognize the money-spinning souk eager to buy anything you would offer them – that’s the basic. According to the experts you do not need any experience to establish Internet Marketing business. Most of the method and campaign can be learned ...
Views: 972 - Discovering purpose: The Key to Great Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ayodeji MajekodunmiEverything thrives in its natural estate. Steel is most stable in its natural, ore form. To remain stable after refinement, it must be used in specific environments. If it is used in environments it is not designed for, its performance will significantly be reduced. This basic principle holds ...
Views: 927 - Discrimination: Is Discrimination Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to hear about someone who is being treated unfairly, they could end up feeling angry about what is taking place. This could relate to someone who, because of their gender, was turned down from a job. Alternatively, this person may have read the job description and found out that ...
Views: 1253 - Distractions and how to handle them - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartLack of focus is the contributing factor towards constant distractions that plague our lives. Distractions will make you unproductive and stuck with bad habits that are not a step toward progression. You may need to take an inventory of your life to see what are your time wasters; whether they ...
Views: 1312 - DIY Self Coaching Tip #1 - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Laura Burkey“Oh my God! You did it again!!” That thing you said you were going to stop doing! You remember don’t you? Very clearly, after the last time you chewed yourself out and fitfully forgave yourself, you declared that you “would-not-do-that-again”....and there, you just did it? Why is change so ...
Views: 1099 - Do I have a choice? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayDo I have a choice? Man, there’s a question that’s been bugging me for years. And I know it’s been bugging many of you, as well. It’s a question closely related to the matter of confidence. Because confident people have a mindset of abundance, possibilities and proactivity. Whereas ...
Views: 1115 - Do not cast away your confidence - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Tele OpakunleSimply put confidence is focusing and believing in your ability rather than disability. It is all about self-esteem. The journey however starts in the mind. Your mind mirrors how you see yourself. If you think of yourself as a giant you will act as a giant, like wise if you see yourself as an ...
Views: 1279 - Do Not Hold Back - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonWhat happens when we hold back? I know for me, I feel like I have not given my full effort. It may be a project I am working on, it may be making dinner or it may be my contribution in an office meeting. I know for the office environment, particularly in meetings, I may hold back out of ...
Views: 1420 - Do Other People Make Us Feel Stressed? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperEarlier on, whilst I was out in a populated area, I overheard someone say to another person that they “stressed them out”. I had no idea why they said this to them, but there must have been a reason for it. It would be easy to conclude that the other person was behaving in a way that was ...
Views: 1176 - Do Positive Affirmations Work? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Greg FrostOur thoughts draw us to what we are thinking, and by constant repetition of positive affirmations, you can creative positive subconscious thoughts. Positive affirmations work only when they are translated into action. By conditioning your mind through positive affirmations, you are clearing out ...
Views: 1040 - 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: 1575 - Do You Believe In You? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonSelf-belief is probably the most important determining factor in your success or failure in just about everything in life. If you do not believe in you then how can you expect to achieve any sort of positive outcome? And equally, if you do not believe in you, other people will have a ...
Views: 1260 - Do You Believe That You Need To Hide Your True-Self In Order To Survive? - by Submitted on May 11, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperYou may find that when you are around others, you don’t always show up. In fact, this could be something that more or less always takes place when you spend time with others. This could be how you have been for as long as you can remember. If you have only just started to become aware of ...
Views: 796 - Do You Believe? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Imani EvansWhat is it that you believe about your life, really? The easiest way to discover your deepest beliefs is to survey the way you are living. What does your life tell you about your belief system? See, everything we think, feel and believe manifests in our actions, ways and behaviors. If you ...
Views: 1250 - Do You Do Nothing Enough? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Keith BrayI go crazy when I do nothing for extended periods of time. It can wear very thin. Very often, life is just the opposite, I do not have the time to just do nothing, and nothing can be therapeutic. Can you relate? Back in the “old” days being hyper active all the time, meetings, ...
Views: 770 - Do You Fall Into The Trap of Irrational Thinking? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Judy WidenerI recently ran across a word I haven't heard for a while: irrational. Like so many terms coined by psychiatry, it's been misunderstood and misapplied. I used to think that someone who behaved irrationally was crazy. Not so. A thought is irrational when it's illogical or unreasonable AND ...
Views: 2378 - Do You Feel Free to Dive Into Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sheila SylvestreFeeling free to dive into your life with great joy is liberating. Feeling resistance because you are scared of not getting it right, looking goofy or worse yet, getting hurt is not a great edge to stand on. “Being an ever-ender” is a phrase I coined about standing on the sidelines and not ...
Views: 1416 - Do you feel guilty about being happy? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIt doesn’t take much to increase your anxiety these days, especially if you’re already sensitive to it. Look at the news for a just a few minutes, and you can easily feel a mix of sadness, anger, pain, resignation and fear. When you see everything that’s happening in the world, you might ...
Views: 1533 - Do You Feel You Are Lucky? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Sylvia FernandesA study on luck in the 1990s by Richard Wiseman, a psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire, who later published a book on the topic, discovered that lucky people practised four basic principles. He said lucky people are skilled at creating and noticing chance opportunities; make lucky ...
Views: 1316 - Do You Have Low Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiLow self esteem can be devastating to an individual's personal, work, and scholastic life. The constant feeling of inadequacy and unworthiness can undermine attempts to succeed at even the smallest things. If you find yourself plagued with such feelings, you may need to ask "do I have low self ...
Views: 2511 - Do You Have Supreme Self Confidence? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Ray StendallHave you ever noticed that all great men and women who have done, or are in the process of doing, important work have the attribute of "Supreme Self-Confidence"? Before we go any further, let's define the term: Supreme Self-Confidence is the outward expression of an emotion that communicates to ...
Views: 1943 - Do You Have the Disease to Please? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzIt happened without your noticing. “Yes!” slipped out of your mouth, even though you felt your shoulders rise, your stomach clench and your heart start beating a little faster. You feel resentment creeping into you as you leave the conversation. “Dammit! I caved again.” It’s a double ...
Views: 1332 - Do You Have The Need To Perfect? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone is a perfectly imperfect human being, it doesn’t mean that they won’t believe that they have to be more-than human. What this can result in is the need to be perfect and to never make a mistake. Through being this way, one can experience an extreme amount of pressure ...
Views: 924 - Do You Have Unstoppable Confidence? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Rita BotesWhat is the one thing you can never have too much of? Yes, you guessed it. Confidence. As a child, most of us learn confidence from our parents or sports heroes. Unfortunately, not all of us receive the kind of encouragement and support we need from our parents while growing up. In such a ...
Views: 1323 - Do You Have What It Takes? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Karen Kanakanui•To ask for help when needed? •To make quick and smart decisions on the spur of the moment? •To invest in yourself, long-term? •To have the courage to put yourself first? •To TRUST that everything will be okay? I know these are loaded questions, but just like the elephant in the ...
Views: 1012 - Do You Know How To Boost Your Self Confidence Overcoming Challenges? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Cameron CarterLife is only worth living if it's exciting and you can grow as a person. To do this challenges need to be overcome. The more challenges you defeat the more confident you will be. Without these challenges and your ability to overcome them, you can't build up your self-esteem. If you never ...
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