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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- Need A Power Boost? 10 Useful Tips to Improve Your Self Confidence! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Rhod JonesImprove your self confidence and you will dramatically improve your life. Improve Your Self Confidence It’s the key to unlocking the door to achieving more and more success Do you need a power boost that will catapult your success onto a different level? Acting confident and being ...
Views: 760 - Needs: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Ignore Their Own Needs? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is part of being human to have needs, it doesn’t mean that every human being on the planet is comfortable with their own needs. As a result of this, it is going to mean that while someone people pay attention to their own needs; there are going to be others who don’t. Feedback ...
Views: 1359 - Needs: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Fulfil Their Own Needs? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperBeing happy is often seen as the purpose of life, and this means that a lot of people want to experience life in this way. Therefore, if someone is unhappy, they can feel compelled to find a way to be happy. Now, this could mean that they will come to believe that they will be happy once ...
Views: 1110 - Needs: Is It Better To Be Selfless Than To Be Selfish? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are certain behaviours that are seen as being good, there are others that are seen as being bad. When it comes it comes to the former, it can relate to having manners, being friendly and helping others. Through being this way, one is likely to find that most people will respond ...
Views: 1228 - Needs: Is It Important For Someone To Be Comfortable With Their Needs When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the tendency to please others, it is likely to be a sign that they don’t feel comfortable with their own needs. It is then not going to matter that they are a separate human being, as their life won’t be a reflection of who they are. Point of Focus Their day-to-day life ...
Views: 1289 - Needs: Why Do Some People Believe That Their Needs Are Not Important? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough everyone on this planet has needs, it doesn’t mean that everyone on this planet feels comfortable with their own needs. And it could be said that when one does feel comfortable with their needs, their life is going to be a lot easier. In this case, not only is one an interdependent ...
Views: 1520 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Ashamed Of Their Needs? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across someone who said that they can live without air, one might start laughing or they could think that there is something wrong with them. This is because human beings need air to survive; they could go against this need, but their life would soon come to an end. As ...
Views: 2983 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Living Their Own Life? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to prepare their favourite meal, there is a strong chance that they will end up enjoying the meal once it was ready. What is unlikely to happen is that they will end up feeling as though they are doing something wrong during this time. Another way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1436 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Putting Their Needs First? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to put their needs first and to be there for others when it is possible. In this case, it shows that they are comfortable with their own needs and don’t feel the need to ignore them. Just as there are going to be others who only feel comfortable when they ...
Views: 1688 - Needs: Why Do Some People Ignore Their Own Needs? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that can’t be denied about human beings it that they have needs and, while some of these needs can be met without reaching out to others, there are others that cant. This is why human beings have been described as interdependent, not independent or dependent. But, even though there ...
Views: 1102 - Needy: Can Unmet Childhood Needs Cause Someone To Be Needy? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperTo have needs is part of being human and this means it is not possible for one to remove their needs. But regardless of this fact, it doesn’t mean that one feels comfortable with their needs or that they’re able to get their needs met. Some people are going to view their needs with disdain ...
Views: 2082 - Needy: Why Are Some People Needy? - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHaving needs is part is part of being human and this means they are nothing to be ashamed or something that one should try to remove. If each and every one of us was inherently independent, then we wouldn’t have needs. But as we are all interdependent, it means that we all have needs. ...
Views: 2892 - Negative Thoughts: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘negative thoughts’ has become very well known in today’s world and this is true for people who are into self development and people who are not. Thoughts are generally the primary focus in the area of change and personal transformation. These are said to control how one behaves, ...
Views: 1733 - Networking Is A Life Skill - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Lynette CraneI hear it over and over again: “I can’t network. I’m an introvert.” “I don’t know what to say.” “I don’t want to brag.” A lot of people don’t like networking, but the bulk of them seem to be introverts. I’m an introvert, too, and I’m also an entrepreneur, having to teach myself along the way ...
Views: 1002 - Networking Is One Letter Away From Not Working Part 1 The Origin of the Word “Network” - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2019 from Steve ScottNetworking is something all of us do in one way or another. It could be with business associates, the checker at the grocery store and the list goes on and on. When collaborating with small businesses as a business coach in The Woodlands one of the things that is brought up is ...
Views: 1429 - 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: 1179 - New Age Spirituality – Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 32 ) - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Vish WriterA few weeks passed since I last saw Gideon. I as busy with writing, lecturing, laundry, cooking, cleaning and all the other things that seem to make up a part of my rather typical, single parent life. Today, I thought, I’d take a break from everything. No writing this weekend. No special ...
Views: 921 - New Relationship With Mom - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Shazna (formerly Sheryl) JaiThe thing is . . . I love a mystery . . . not a mystery novel . . . the mystery. When I was a child I would play games delving into the darkness, submerging myself into places where a normal child of eight would be afraid. But not me, I feel safe there, I surrender to the darkness and allow ...
Views: 1292 - Nice Guys: Why Are Some Men 'Nice Guys'? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the modern day descriptions of men, there are two that are often mentioned. One is the bad boy and the other is the nice guy. And while on paper and in person these men can come across as being radically different, in many ways, they are simply two sides of the same coin. ...
Views: 2019 - No One is Born with Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Friends, I thought I finally have all the puzzle pieces properly put together. With my palms, I pressed and squeezed all the pieces tightly. I was ready to admire my work. A smile was flirting with my lips, I looked at the puzzle with a slight tilt of my head. I frowned. I ...
Views: 1103 - Not doing what you say: How it cripples you - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayNot doing what you say you’re gonna do is a habit. — A habit that is unsupportive of your success. That’s what my old group coach used to say. In every single session. Of course, we’re not just talking about not taking out the trash when you said you would, or not buying milk when you said ...
Views: 1494 - Nurturing 101 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I was thinking about the importance of nurturing the creative mind—establishing the best mental diet and environment in which to be creative. Then I realized that what is healthy for the creative mind is healthy for everyone: a consistent diet of positive, motivating self-talk (how you ...
Views: 1893 - Nurturing your self esteem - by Self esteem is an important part of our emotional health which, just like our physical health, needs to be taken care of and kept in good shape. Both can take a knocking from long periods of stress and cause us to feel low, depressed, lacking in energy and confidence. The physical and emotional ...
Views: 861 - NUTURING YOUR SELF ESTEEM - by I wonder how many people would choose high self esteem as one of the most important aspects of themselves. In our work with thousands of individuals in a variety of settings I recognise that low self esteem has reached epidemic level in all human society. I would go to the extent to declare that ...
Views: 2492 - Objectification: Why Do Some Women Say That Women Need To Stop Being Objectified? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for people to be part of some kind of movement, and it could be said that this is a partly down to the internet. Through being able to go online, one can connect to people who have the same views as them. As a result of this, the next step can be for them to ...
Views: 1359 - Of Death and Dying: How to Prepare Yourself for the Moment - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Death is a natural part of life. Every living thing in the world dies at some point. However, for humans, it’s something very painful. In fact, it’s so depressing that there are still so many who consider it a taboo. You may be going through ...
Views: 1079 - 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: 1186 - Offended: Can Being Offended Stop Someone From Growing? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile something can take place at one moment in time, it doesn’t mean that this will be the case at another. As a result of this, what one generation spent a lot of time doing another generation might have no interest in doing it. When this relates to something that is destructive, it could ...
Views: 1174 - Offended: Can Being Sensitive Set Someone Up To Be Offended By Just About Everything? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn the one hand, there are people who are rarely, if ever, offended, and on the other, there are people who are offended by just about everything. This is something that is going to have a big effect on how they experience life. One Side When one can relate to the former, it is going to ...
Views: 1023 - Offended: Does Someone Have The Right To Silence Others If They Are Offended? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to grow and to develop, it is going to be vital for them to be exposed to new information. This will allow them to expand on what they are already aware of and it will enable them to see life differently. Therefore, unless this was to take place, it would stop them from ...
Views: 1263 - Offended: Does The Fear Of Offending Others Stop Some People From Sharing Their Views? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who generally think before they speak, there are others who don’t. As a result of this, they are likely to come across as being radically different human beings. Holding Back When it comes to the former, it could be said that they are typically not going to say ...
Views: 2064 - Okay, so you messed up. Now what? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayOkay. So you did something wrong. Maybe you made a social blunder; maybe you carried out some task and failed. In short: You messed up. For people with low confidence, failure can be downright devastating. I know. Because I used to be ashamed of things I did or said. All the time. And ...
Views: 1066 - Ollie Ollie Oxen Free - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Pam ThomasWhat does hiding get you? We all do it or have done it in our life times. We hide or have hidden behind fears, old wounds, our past, false expectations (our own and others), perceptions…and why? Because hiding behind some thing that may be uncomfortable actual feels safe and familiar. As a ...
Views: 1298 - On the paradox of finding comfort in low confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayIf you know anyone with low confidence, you'd want them to feel more confident, right? However, things aren't always that simple. Low confidence is a lot like depression. In that it has that one counter-intuitive paradox to it: Depression and low confidence holds us back. But for that ...
Views: 1000 - One of the Anxious Statements I Hear Every Week - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Sheryl PaulOne of the blessings of listening to the inner worlds of my global audience is that I hear about the thoughts, feelings, questions, and stories that are archetypal to all human beings. I’ve written extensively about the various intrusive thoughts that enter my virtual office, but there are other ...
Views: 1067 - One powerful self confidence building tip - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanOne of the most powerful ways to build self confidence is to maintain a self confidence journal. Here are few facts to consider: 1) Self confidence is no more than a set of beliefs 2) Beliefs are strengthened by repetition 3) People with low confidence filter out all compliments they get ...
Views: 1363 - Options to Motivation by Self-Flagellation - by Have you ever asked yourself questions like:
"Why am I in this situation, again?"
"Why am I with this guy/girl?"
"Why am I staying in this job that I hate?"
"Why do I put up with being treated like this?"
Just rhetorical questions, right? NO!
Isn’t it funny how we are much more ...
Views: 1697 - Ordinary or Extra-Ordinary? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Neil FellowesThere is a way to feel wonderful all of the time and what’s more it is quite simple to implement. I’m not sure about you, but I can’t think of any other outcome that would be higher, or that I would enjoy more, than for a person to have had an interaction with me and enjoyed it so much that ...
Views: 893 - Our Fears: Knowing What is Holding Us Back - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Ryan MarchmanI was once on my way to give a presentation, sure that I knew what I was talking about and fully confident that I’d come across as a rockstar. As I drove I was going over my points in my head, hoping I wouldn’t forget. As I waited I was trying to get a grip on how I would say it and the ...
Views: 1095 - Our Greatest Fear - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Paul HoodIn 1975 I graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University with a BA in anthropology, specializing in archaeology with a minor in sociology. I was accepted into graduate school. My first semester I found myself driving to school, maybe going to a class or two, but, more often, sitting ...
Views: 1452 - Our Story: Is Our Story Who We Are? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe all have a story to tell, no matter who we are or where we’re from; a story that reminds us of a past that can never be forgotten. This is a story can define one’s life; one that contains the potential to create a life that is a reaction to the story or a life inspired and motivated by ...
Views: 2074 - Our Story: What Roles Are We Playing In Our Story? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOur story is all that we have experienced up until his point, all that we are experiencing at this moment and all that we will experience in the future. And part of what makes up our story is the roles that we play. However, these are roles that might not even seem like roles, they can appear ...
Views: 1826 - Our Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Noah St. JohnPicture an iceberg floating in the middle of the ocean. We've all heard that 90-95% of an iceberg is hidden beneath the surface of the water, while only 5-10% is visible above the surface. Scientists at Stanford, MIT and other esteemed academic institutions have determined through rigorous ...
Views: 1070 - Overcome anxiety : how to build self esteem and confidence - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from The best you areIf you are not feeling good and happy in this life, then it is impossible to feel good with yourself. You might feel a kind of anxiety or discomfort in each moment, each event and each situation. Maybe you would like to have some courage in certain occasions. Maybe you do not dare to speak in ...
Views: 782 - Overcome Inferiority Complex - 4 Keys to Shift Your Perspective From Grasshopper to Giant - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsA grasshopper's size is really tiny in comparison to a giant. If you look at yourself with this same perspective in the face of your adversity, you limit and deny yourself of being able to overcome whatever situation you may be going through right now. If you see yourself as being limited and ...
Views: 1230 - Overcome Inferiority Complex - Are You a Grasshopper or a Giant? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsThe way you see yourself, your perspective of who you are, plays a vital part in the way you act and the experiences you have in all areas of your life. If you have a low perspective of yourself or a low self-image no matter what situation, you'll find yourself being unsuccessful in whatever you ...
Views: 1060 - Overcome Inferiority Complex - Breaking Circumstantial Enchantment to Overcome Inferiority Complex - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsRecently our family gathered to watch the movie Ella Enchanted. On the day of Ella's birth, Ella's Fairy Godmother gave her a gift - the gift of obedience. With this gift Ella had no choice but to do what she was asked to do, whether or not she wanted to and no matter how bad the deed was. Ella ...
Views: 1582 - Overcome Inferiority Complex - How to Awaken the Giant Within You - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsThe giant within waits for your summon for help. It will not awaken unless you allow it. If you choose to hold on the 'grasshopper mindset' you will not be able to experience the greatness of your giant. The 'grasshopper mindset' and the 'giant mindset' cannot both exist in the same space. One ...
Views: 1534 - Overcoming 3 Common Sources of Self Doubt - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSelf doubt can be a dream killer that keeps you from becoming successful at whatever you may pursue! This feeling can give you a total lack of confidence making it very difficult or even impossible to focus your efforts and maximize your own potential! In many cases people are so frozen by their ...
Views: 1165 - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Linda BinnsWhat are you afraid of? We all have fears of some kind, whether it’s fear of public speaking, heights, change, failure or success, there’s usually something that we’re afraid of. Sometimes we know what it is, but sometimes it’s buried deep within. This fear can be sabotaging us and holding us ...
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