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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- Why aren’t women better at self-promotion? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Tom BerzinsWomen risk holding back their careers in technology and stifling their potential because of an innate inability to promote themselves: so claimed a recent article in the Daily Mail. The article was based on a report by the respected social and sexual equality research pioneers, Catalyst. It ...
Views: 1208 - Social Approval And Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanGood boy Lots of parents mistakenly try to control their children’s behavior using the "Good boy approach". If the child did what was asked from him he becomes a super hero and a good boy and if he did something else the controlling parent responds with anger, threatening or with the ...
Views: 1207 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Believe That They Are Not Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one believes that they are not good enough, it can set them to live a life that is not very fulfilling. For one thing, this can stop them from taking the steps that they need to take to fulfil their goals. A Half-Life One is not going to view themselves in a positive light, and this ...
Views: 1207 - Can introverts be confident? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayI hear this question a lot. And it’s not hard to figure out why. So, CAN introverts be confident, then? Let’s have a look. But for the purpose, its important to define ‘introvert’. The Cambridge Dictionary* defines an introvert as “someone who is shy, quiet, and unable to make friends ...
Views: 1206 - He Had Something To Teach Me! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was on a course in 2009, there were moments when we all had to pair up with someone to practice the technique that we were learning. I would try to work someone who I felt comfortable with, and was something that just about everyone else did. Towards the end of the course, we were ...
Views: 1206 - How to increase your self-esteem - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that low self-esteem leaves you feeling like a second class citizen who must regularly submit their wishes to the whims of others? Can you relate to this? More importantly, did you know that low self-esteem is something that is actually programmed into you by negative memories of ...
Views: 1206 - Low Self Esteem Signs - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierSelf esteem can mean many things to many people. As a whole, it can be defined as how worthy we feel to ourselves and to the world. If an individual feels a low level of worth, their attitudes about themselves and the world will be negative, bitter, and disapproving. While in contrast, one who ...
Views: 1206 - Smart Women Make a Great First Impression - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, our family made a trip to the local bank here in our community so that our children could open their first savings account. The piggy banks were overflowing with money due to various visits from the tooth fairy, as well as rewards for all of their good deeds around the house. ...
Views: 1206(6 votes) - Boosting Your Self-Esteem During The Hard Times - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairIt's already extremely trying to get your self-esteem boosted during the normal times, but what do you do when you are going through the hard times? How can you make yourself feel better in your self-esteem? When life happens, such as the loss of jobs, loss of relationships, or illness, you ...
Views: 1205 - 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: 1205 - Personal and Professional Growth: Don’t Shoot A Hole In Your Own Lifeboat - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Rob JacksonThe 1944 movie Lifeboat is a great American classic, but for the cast it almost became a great American tragedy. During the course of production, one actress contracted pneumonia twice and an actor nearly drowned. How ironic! Even a controlled simulation about a small group of survivors stranded ...
Views: 1205 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Only Feel Valuable When They Please Others? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are going to be times when it is possible to please others and times when it isn’t. But while this is just part of life, it doesn’t mean that everyone is able to accept this. One Experience When someone can accept this, it doesn’t mean that they won’t try to ...
Views: 1204 - Build Your Self Esteem, A Guide to Self Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2005 from David ElefantSo how do you stay cool, composed and sustain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement. Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart ...
Views: 1203 - Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Want People To Be Disconnected From Their Instincts? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a terrorist attack has taken place in England, people are usually told that they shouldn’t get angry. Getting angry after something like this has taken place is seen as something negative. Instead, people are expected to just carry on as normal and to not allow themselves to experience ...
Views: 1203 - Is your life running on autopilot? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayEver get the feeling your life is somewhat running on autopilot? That you’re not really working on what you truly want, and that you’re putting off certain necessary things because you feel a need for instant gratification? And, in turn, do you ever think that you “really should be doing” ...
Views: 1203 - Stress: Does Someone Need To Keep Their Stress Levels Down When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it can be normal for someone to feel stressed, and there are a number of reasons why they would feel this way. For one thing, it could relate to what is taking place in their career. Deadlines One could have the kind of job where they have to complete things at certain ...
Views: 1203 - Relationships: What Can Happen When Someone No Longer Feels Worthless? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to take a step, so to speak, they may find is that there have been moments in their life when they haven’t feel too good about themselves. This is then going to be the exception as opposed to the rule. Now and Then When they do feel this way, it could show that they have done ...
Views: 1202 - When It's Down To You, Get A Shovel (Part I) - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Ellzie WareThere are certain attitudes that you must learn and possess in order that you may appreciate self-confidence, happiness and success. You must learn the correct attitude to overcome the past, embrace the present, and plan for the future. Failure to possess any one of these concepts could lead ...
Views: 1202 - You Don't Have To Be Brilliant In Order ToSucceed Greatly - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John Carinci“You don’t have to be brilliant to have brilliant ideas and outcomes” At the age of nineteen, a Russian, Igor Sikorsky, almost had a working model of the first helicopter. By the age of forty-nine in 1940, Sikorsky’s successful VS-300 became a model that others based theirs on, and Sikorsky ...
Views: 1202 - False-Self: Can Self-Development Allow Someone To Replace Their False-Self With Another False-Self? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in touch with their feelings and needs, it could be said that they are in touch with their true-self. And if it is possible for these aspects to have an effect on their life, it will mean that their life will be an expression of who they are. The Ideal One way of looking ...
Views: 1201 - Social Media: Does Social Media Give Some Women A False Sense Of Importance? - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons as to why people use social media, and it could be said that one of the mains reasons is for them to talk to their friends. This is something that a lot of people are going to come out with. In addition to this, there are likely to be people who primarily use it ...
Views: 1201 - Building Self Esteem in Your Children: Actively Listening to Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Elizabeth MorrisCommunicating with our children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they're not listening to us; they feel like we're not listening to them. Good listening and communications skills are essential to successful parenting. Your child's feelings, views and opinions have a lot of value ...
Views: 1200(3 votes) - 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: 1200 - How To Do It Right the First Time? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.One of Murphy’s Law states, “There’s never enough time to do something right, but there’s always enough time to do it over.” Doing it right the first time would mean no mistakes, no regrets and no doubts. But if you didn’t make mistakes, have regrets or deal with doubts then what would you ...
Views: 1200 - 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: 1199 - How To Believe In Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you look at the very core of who you are and ask yourself why you believe you are worth less, what do you hear? What put this in your thoughts originally, and why is it there? For the doubt stems from somewhere, you didn't always believe less of yourself. At one point you created this ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Relationships: Do We Only Allow People To Treat Us As Bad As We Treat Ourselves? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across someone who was in an abusive relationship, they might believe that this person is a victim. And, if this is the case, the person they are with is naturally going to be the perpetrator. Assistance One could speak to them about what they go through when they are ...
Views: 1199 - “I Could No Longer Play The Same Role!” - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI grew up in a family where everyone had a role, and each person rarely stepped out of that role. My mother was the one who was in control, and this generally took place through making the decisions and keeping people inline through losing her temper. My father, on the other hand, was ...
Views: 1199 - How to Transform Despair into Unstoppable Motivation - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAre you one of the many people who have trouble with motivation? You are not alone. It is extremely common to simply feel unmotivated to do the things we need to do. But as common as this feeling is, it is not our natural state at all. While motivation experts have made millions of dollars ...
Views: 1197 - How to Stay Positive When You’re Surrounded by Negativity - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Deb LambIf someone were to ask you, you would probably say that you were a pretty happy person. You try to keep a positive frame of mind and stay upbeat. It can be difficult, though, to maintain a positive mindset when you find yourself surrounded by negativity. Here are a few ways you can help keep ...
Views: 1196 - Motivation in the Workplace For Optimal Results Is Not a “One Size Fits All” Implementation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michael BroderBusiness leaders and manager at all levels usually agree on one thing: It’s a constant challenge to keep others in the work environment motivated and productive. This is especially true given the reality that what drives one person, can be quite different than what drives another. Thus, to be ...
Views: 1196 - The Courage to Stare Down Fear - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Valencia RayThe courage to stare down fear requires more than meets the eye. In fact, if you keep your focus and attention on what scares you, you will feel more afraid. Yet, you will need to face your fear, name your fear, and then tap into your spiritual power of courage. Courage is not of the head; it’s ...
Views: 1196 - True-Self: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Assert Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAs far as some people are concerned, the purpose of life is to be happy; whereas for others, it is to live a meaningful life. When it comes to the former, it is going to be all about feeling good. Pleasure or Pain So, when someone has this outlook, they may believe that the alternative is ...
Views: 1196 - The Real Root of All Evil - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Valencia RayThe real root of all evil is not money; it’s lack of self-acceptance. By the way, even the Bible doesn’t say it’s money. There it says the “love of money” and love as used in the proper translation would be “lust” or attachment – in other words, greed. This is where lack of self-acceptance comes ...
Views: 1195 - Shyness needs to be overcome - Tips on how you can overcome shyness - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Paul Alexander WoodShyness needs to be overcome. For some people shyness can really hold them back in life, if this is applicable in your life, then you should want to do something about it. Shyness can really affect your life in a negative way, either at work or your social life. It can make it very hard to ...
Views: 1194 - Learning When to Say "I"m Sorry" Improves Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Timothy BarlowSome of us could greatly improve our self-esteem simply by learning to say 'I'm sorry'. For others, ironically, that change will come from learning to say it a little less. When genuinely felt and spoken, the word sorry has the power to bring about such positive change with another person ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - How to Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeHow to overcome shyness? Two tips. Do not be scared of people. If this is easier said than done, use imagination. Firstly, what is shyness? One definition is a feeling of the fear of embarrassment. Perhaps more fully it can be defined as a feeling of apprehension or awkwardness experienced ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Offended: Can Being Offended Be An Opportunity To Grow? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon to hear about someone who has been offended by something. And while this could due to what another person has said to them, it could also be the result of something else. In this case, one might have been watching TV or overheard a conversation that other ...
Views: 1192 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt is going to be a lot better for someone’s wellbeing if they spend time around people who treat them well. This is then the same as how one is likely to feel better about themselves if they eat healthy food. But while this is the case, it doesn’t mean that everyone spends time around ...
Views: 1192 - The True Source of Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sajith T.M.No matter where you are today it seems as if the expression “self esteem” keeps cropping up. If a person is successful in business and in life they are said to have “high self esteem” whereas if they are unsuccessful they are said to have low self esteem, but is it really that simple? What ...
Views: 1192 - People Pleasing: Is It Possible To Always Please Other People? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can do everything they can do displease others, they can also have the opposite approach. In this case, it is going to be normal for them to overlook their own needs. Point of Focus One is then not going to pay attention to what is taking place within them, they are going to ...
Views: 1191 - REALITY ISN’T WHAT YOU THINK! HOW COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS HARM US - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Darlene LancerWe all see reality through a personal lens shaped by our beliefs, culture, religion, and experiences. The movie Roshomon was a brilliant example of this, where three witnesses to a crime recount different versions of what happened. When couples argue, they usually can’t agree on the facts of ...
Views: 1191(3 votes) - Woo-Woo Woes: Do Your Thoughts Serve You Well? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Carl PantejoBy Carl “J.C.” Pantejo, Copyright 2007 Woo-Woo Person: “I’ve been doing all the visualizations, affirmations, and negativity purging; but nothing is happening. I’m still broke!” Prosperity Mentor: “Does your thinking lead to any ...
Views: 1191 - Bounce Your Way to a Better Sense of Self - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Lori FieldsI was reading a blog today and came across an interesting entry about failure in business. As I read through the entry it made me think about the parallels between failure in business and the type of failure we experience when we don’t live up to our own expectations of self. According to ...
Views: 1190(6 votes) - Never Underestimate the Persuasive Power of a Woman! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.The influential woman consists of an array of qualities that are not mistaken for anything other than influential. She is strong. She is confident. People take notice when she walks into the room. She commands the respect that she has earned. Every woman can be an influential woman. But it ...
Views: 1190 - Share Your Vision, Your Values, and Your Story with Your Customers - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Young KimIn a recent post, I talked about my client, Dale, who is in the craft business. We were on the discussion about his artist bio, and Dale told shared with me his apprehension about talking about himself sound self-important. My suggestion was to him was to focus on marketing himself and less on ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Control What Other People Say? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, social media is seen as somewhere where they can express themselves and stay up to date with their ‘friends’. As a result of this, it fulfils their need to be seen and their need to connect. And what is different about this is that one can fulfil these needs no matter where ...
Views: 1190 - Physical Coaching To Ensure Success at Business – How to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Paul KlineMost people underestimate the importance of being physically fit; in consequence they do not feature physical coaching in their corporate training requirements. The fact is that a low level of fitness becomes an immense obstacle to a person’s progress. A person who does not have the capacity to ...
Views: 1189 - Change Your Handwriting, Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Joel EngelSeveral graphologists theorized, if you can study someone¡¦s handwriting and deduce ideas about his character, why can¡¦t you reverse the process? By modifying his handwriting, perhaps you can modify his character. Character sets the individual pattern of each handwriting ...
Views: 1188 - Practical Spirituality--The Spirituality of Reclaiming - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from John GilmoreI have started to write poetry in the style of Rumi and Hafiz. These poems are poems that speak of the mystical connection with the all pervading power in the heavens and earth that some call God, some Goddess, some love, some Whatever. The name doesn’t really matter, when we think about it. ...
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