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Views: 1157 - Elusive Essential - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Lauren KennedyIt's a new morning. The alarm goes off and we lurch into consciousness. Outside our window the birds are chirping, proudly announcing their presence to the world. What do you do? Do you hit the snooze and pull the covers over your head secretly dreading the day stretching ahead, anxiously ...
Views: 1332 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartChange is good. Some people are afraid of change, but change is the invitation of experiencing something new that may affect your life in a positive way. Change is inevitable and will happen in all of our lives. In most cases, change is the way to move forward to success. Dealing with change is ...
Views: 1955 - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyChange is often very difficult for people to accept and yet it’s happening every minute. The only thing certain is change. When you find that things are not as you want them to be in your life, it’s time to get comfortable with change. The Comfort Zone Change means many things to people. It ...
Views: 1214 - Emergency Tool Kit - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Christine McDougallWe all have times when out thinking, emotions, feelings and life in general are not moving the way we would like. We may be in a down spiral of negative thoughts, our emotions may be frayed, and life might feel stuck, or horrible. We may suffer from anxiety or depression. It is in these times ...
Views: 938 - Emotional Awareness: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Ignore Their Own Pain? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a light will usually appear on the dashboard of a car when something isn’t right, someone will usually experience pain when something is not right. Through paying attention to this pain, they will be able to do something about it. On the one hand, there will be physical ...
Views: 946 - Emotional Awareness: If Someone Feels Offended Does It Prove That Another Person Has Done Something Wrong? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one reads the paper on a regular basis and/or spends time on social media, they may have heard about people who have been offended by something. Now, one may see that there are times when this is valid, and times when it isn’t. Part of Life However, if one was to take a step back from ...
Views: 1230 - Emotional Development: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Put People On A Pedestal? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone might appreciate what another person does, it doesn’t mean that they will end up elevating them to a high position. One might realise that no matter what they can do, they are still a human being. Therefore, this person might be able to do something that they themselves can’t ...
Views: 810 - Emotional Freedom Free Tip To Increase Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaIf you are looking to think more confidently, what you want is a mind that is controlled by you yourself rather than those all too familiar negative and self-critical thoughts that creep in. Well, in EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, those negative and critical thoughts are said to be ...
Views: 2196 - Emotional Intelligence: Mind Has Heart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Valencia RayEmotional intelligence helps us to be smarter about our emotion. Emotion is a part of our mind-body connection. It is another expression of our intelligence. Feelings are the effect of our emotional perception. They add color to our lives. I say "perception" because how we look at a situation ...
Views: 1085 - Emotional Problems: Do Some People Only Feel Normal When They Exercise? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for one to have a gym membership, or to at least take part in some kind of exercise. One reason for this is that this is an area of life that is seen as something that can’t be overlooked. No matter how old one is, they may have been told on a number of ...
Views: 1400 - Emotional Problems: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Have Mental/Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, there has been an ever increasing focus on mental and emotional health, and this can be seen as a good thing. For so long, this was something that was brushed under the carpet. Nowadays, this is something that is spoken about in the media and people talk openly about what is ...
Views: 1117 - Emotional Problems: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for people to have emotional problems in today’s world, and if someone doesn’t have them, then there is the chance that they have had them in the past. Therefore, if one doesn’t have them and they haven’t had them in the past, they could be seen as the exception. But ...
Views: 1336 - Emotional Problems: Do Your Emotional Experiences Reflect Your Childhood? - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s car runs smoothly, there is going to be no reason for them to take a deeper look into how it works. And the same could be said when it comes to others areas of their life. For example, if their body is not causing them any problems, there is also going to be no need for them ...
Views: 1473 - Emotional Problems: Does Inner Conflict Cause Some People To Suffer In Silence? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one doesn’t know someone who is going through a tough time emotionally, they may have heard about someone in the media whose inner world is not in a good place. One could even reflect on what they have witnessed over the years and see that this is a common occurrence. Thus, if they were ...
Views: 880 - Emotional Problems: Does The Need To Look Strong Stop Some Men From Reaching Out For Support? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperBoth men and women experience emotions, but it is often a lot harder for men to open up about how they feel. Now, if emotions were things that could simply be overlooked, this wouldn’t matter. The trouble is that this is not the case, which is why it can lead to all kinds of problems when a ...
Views: 1081 - Emotional State: Can Looking Good Allow Someone To Feel Good? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to change how they feel, they could end up focusing on their appearance. There are a number of reasons as to why they would do this, and one reason is because of the society they live in. In today’s world, a lot of attention is placed on the external, and as a result of this, ...
Views: 1484 - Emotional State: Can We Change How We Feel By Changing Our Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow we behave influence’s how we feel, and the only thing one needs to do to realise this is to change their posture. Many people realise how their body language not only affects how they feel, they also realise how it affects how others feel around them. There is then an inner change in ...
Views: 1893 - Emotional Strength: Is Someone Weak If They Can't Control Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is often believed that someone’s feelings are caused by their thoughts. Thus, if someone wants to change how they feel, it will be essential for them to change the thoughts that are running through their head. The reason this is widely believed is partly due to the ...
Views: 1083 - Emotionally Dependent: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Dependent On Others? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to express their true-self, it will be essential for them to be an integrated human being. What this means is that their mind (thoughts), heart (emotions) and body (instincts) will generally work together. Through being this way, they will be in touch with ...
Views: 1034 - Emotionally Sensitive Body: Do Some People Have An Emotionally Sensitive Body? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they spend a lot of time feeling drained, they might end up looking into what they eat. Along with this, they could take the time to see if they are getting enough sleep. The Logical Approach One way of looking at this would be to say that this is the kind ...
Views: 1249 - Emotionally Unavailable Fathers: Can A Man Have A Lot of Unmet Needs To Grieve If He Had An Emotionally Unavailable Father? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperJust because a man’s early years are behind him, it doesn’t mean that what took place during this time in his life is no longer affecting him. This may have been a time when his father was physically there, but emotionally absent. What this means is that even though his father was around at ...
Views: 955 - Emotionally Unavailable Fathers: What Can Happen If A Man Had An Emotionally Unavailable Father? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some men who grew up with a father, there are others that grew up without one. However, just because some men had their father around, it doesn’t mean that he was actually available. In this case, a man’s early years may have been a time when his father was generally around ...
Views: 1381 - Emotions: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Ignore Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone has emotions, it doesn’t mean that they will listen to them; they can then act as if they don’t even exist. When this happens, they are likely to be in a position where they ignore what is taking place in their body. On The Surface Their point of awareness can then end up ...
Views: 1508 - Empathy: Can Toxic Shame Stop Someone From Having Empathy? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has the ability to empathise with another person, they will be able to put themselves in their shoes, so to speak. This is not to say that they will have the same experience, but they will have a sense of what the other person is going through. Understood As a result of this, the ...
Views: 1606 - Empowering One’s Self: Confidence Building Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Rhod JonesWhat is self confidence? Self confidence is to believe in what you can accomplish. It is often interchanged with self esteem; however, they are very different from each other. You lack self confidence if you often doubt your abilities. An example: you are tasked to sing in front ...
Views: 919 - Empowerment: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Comfortable With Feeling Powerless? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is an empowered human being, they will know that they do have an effect on their life. In each moment of their life they will have the ability to decide how they will behave, and they will be able to decide the meaning that they give to what takes place. One is then going to see ...
Views: 981 - Enabling Bigger Results - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jackie ManIt is very important to actually be able to achieve greater results in life as a way to always keep oneself motivated. By growing and achieving greater things you will always be improving and being able to get to better ranks in your skills and habilities. Not many people notice but it is ...
Views: 775 - Ending the Approval Tap Dance with Natalie Hughes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Crystal AndrusI’ve had spurts of courage to follow my bliss, and the nerve to write openly and bare-bones-honestly through lyrics, music, diary entries and article writing, but even so there existed an undercurrent of need: the poisonous search for approval. And it slowed me down, made my steps too light and ...
Views: 653 - Endorsing XIMO- Ten Tips for Shy People - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jeromy ClarkIf there isn't a remedial name for shyness, in that case there is required to be. It can be a crippling trait which could inhibit even essentially the most sharp or gorgeous people from reaching their full aptitude. Whilst we used to be teens a whole lot of us suffered from it, in particular ...
Views: 1041 - Energy Vampires: What Is An Energy Vampire? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘Energy Vampire’ can conjure up all kinds of associations and meanings. What Does Energy Vampire Mean? The question is: What does the term Energy Vampire mean? The logical answer would be to describe someone that causes another to feel emotionally and mentally drained and ...
Views: 2852 - Enjoy More, Maintain Less - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Jan DeniseEnjoy More, Maintain Less With the emphasis on home and garden this month, it's easy to feel as though you spend more time maintaining your home than enjoying it, right? And chances are you've also felt that way about your relationship. The words — muttered or screamed — go something like, ...
Views: 1176 - Entitlement Mentality: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have An Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had the desire to attain something, they could look into what they need to do in order to get it and then could they take action. Alternatively, they could think about what they want and instead of taking action, they could expect someone to give it to them. It could be said that ...
Views: 1668 - Entrepreneurs: Change Your Mindset to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerAs an entrepreneur, there are soooo many things to learn, aren't there? Skills are pretty easy to gain: you can search on YouTube, purchase training programs or hire someone to do it for you. Perhaps not so easy though is believing in yourself and your business, overcoming your fears and ...
Views: 1398 - Environment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from John Davis“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success - or are they holding you back?” ~ W. Clement Stone When not being the ...
Views: 1064 - ERASE & REPLENISH STATEMENT - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from CORZANN SAILORActively participate in your healing. Below is an exercise for you to recite aloud and/or record on audio in your own voice. Listen to it daily as you also read along with the recording. This will help clear you of self-limiting beliefs and replace them with thoughts that support growth and ...
Views: 1333 - Escape Frustration: Finding The Best Whiteboard Skills Training - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhiteboard skills are the darling of today’s top sellers. If you’re looking to boost your skills in selling with whiteboards, it pays to know what to avoid…and what to look for. Find out here. Training in whiteboard interaction and selling is more rare than you might think. Here’s why: a lot ...
Views: 2020 - Escape Selling Frustration—Use The SIMPLE Cure - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanNew to sales presenting? If you’re feeling nervous, uncertain or fuzzy about how to do it well…here’s a fast track cure. In sales presentation training, experts advise new sellers with a barrage of techniques, tips and pointers. The only problem? It’s an awful lot to learn all at once. If ...
Views: 1405 - Escape To Freedom…Solve Presentation Worries…Enjoy Your Weekend - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLast minute presentation…about to wreck your weekend? If your boss just called you in and told you about a Monday morning urgent pitch, you know the sinking feeling. What can you do? Friday afternoon. You should be heading home for a relaxing weekend with your honey. Dream on. Instead of ...
Views: 2073 - Escapism: Can We Run Away From Our Past? - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf a wasp started to chase someone and they didn’t want to be stung, they might end up running away. This could be a sign that they have been stung before and don’t want to go through the same experience all over again. If they were to run away, it might only be a matter of time before ...
Views: 1707 - Ever Feel Like An Imposter in Your Business? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like no matter how much of a success your business ends up being your efforts will never be good enough? If so, you're not alone. And you may have what is referred to as Imposter Syndrome. This syndrome is defined by having feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evidence ...
Views: 1230 - Everyone Is Doing It! : Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHow many times have you heard someone say “because everybody is doing it” when you ask him/her a certain question? It’s the most popular answer among teenagers; their excuse in doing something is that everyone is doing it and so it can't be wrong, right? Are They ...
Views: 1364 - Everything You Want to Know About Asking for Help But Were Afraid to Ask - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhat do these women have in common? • A young mother overwhelmed with caring for both a newborn and a two year old • A college student who realizes she is not as passionate about her major as she thought • A manager who feels she is not connecting with those who report to her • A daughter ...
Views: 1448 - EXCUSES WON’T CUT IT ANYMORE - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from Dean FraserSome hold onto the excuse “it’s just my karma” to validate their reasons for remaining static, they feel this is a good enough reason to stay exactly where they are. To be blunt, this is a poor excuse for inaction. And my word there are so many more…proclamations along the lines of “Oh well, you ...
Views: 906 - Exercise: Can Someone Become Addicted To Exercise When They Can’t Regulate Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to function at their best, there are a number of things that can be done. For one thing, it will be important for them to eat the right food, and what is right for them won’t necessarily be right for another. And if one doesn’t know what is right for them, ...
Views: 1505 - Expectations: Do Our Expectations Create Our Experiences? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn a previous article that I write on expectations, I looked at where our expectations come from. And here I want to take a closer look at how expectations are influencing our day to day life. Expectations can become part of one’s nature and how they see life or they can be expectations that ...
Views: 2031 - Expectations: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Unrealistic Expectations? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who have clear expectations in life and then there are others who just ‘go with the flow’. When someone is clear about what they want out of life, it may give them the chance to fulfil their needs. Whereas, if they don’t have this outlook and they just coast along, they ...
Views: 1500 - Expectations: Do The Expectations Of Others Define How We See Ourselves? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some people like to view themselves as being independent and that other people have no affect on who they are, this is nothing more than an illusion. Human beings are interdependent and this means that one’s self image is influenced by other people. One might not be aware of this ...
Views: 1691 - Express Your Love - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Ruth HegartyIn order to experience love from others we need to experience and express love for ourselves first. Part of how we can express love for ourselves, is to share our love with others so you don't have to wait to love others, you can deepen your self-love through healthy outward expressions of love ...
Views: 1260 - Expressing Emotions Effectively: How Do Smart Women Vent? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.There are several ways a woman can vent her frustrations and anger. Many of which could make things worse resulting in more trouble than she bargained for. Nonetheless, venting is a good skill to learn. But, do it smart! Don’t let it get the best of you, give your enemy power or sink a damaged ...
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