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Pain is part of life, and while this much is true, it doesn’t mean that this makes it any easier to accept it. And while there will be times when one does all they can to avoid pain, there will be other times when they are forced to face it.
Experiencing pleasure is something that is more ... Views: 1464
While the Inner Critic is universally destructive and squeezes joy from many lives, its intention is to be a helpful force. It is there to protect. It shames you in an attempt to shield you from experiencing humiliation from external sources. Unfortunately while trying to help, it becomes ... Views: 2177
While is it one thing to feel responsible for one’s own life, it is another thing altogether to feel responsible for other people. Even though one is not responsible for other people, it doesn’t mean they feel this way. That is unless they have a young child or children for instance and then ... Views: 1521
People often say, “I’m not creative. I wish I was, but I’m not.” My inquisitive response, offered with Zen-like compassion, “Have you ever made a sandwich?” With the inevitable affirmation I congratulate them on acknowledging the power of creativity. We easily praise the accomplishments of ... Views: 1007
While you’re on this earth, you have the opportunity to express your distinctive passion and talents in a way that you find worthwhile.
Your career is one mode for expressing your passion. While the rest of you evolves, your career will, too. Your choices will naturally shift over time as ... Views: 1454
Perfectionism surfaces in what you think, what you feel, and what you do. In order to retrain yourself, you’ll need to change things in each of these categories to make the biggest difference. In the end, you’ll be more productive, more satisfied, and closer in your personal ... Views: 5810
I’m noticing circumstances and events and activities showing up in my life that are reinforcing my desired state: Joy. I also notice than when I slip and complain about something– VOILA! something else (miraculously?) shows up for me to complain about… I guess for one who claims that anyone ... Views: 817
People with low self esteem suffer from self doubt and questions their own worthiness.
They live unhappy lives and spend their lives wishing they are living the life of others.
People with low self-esteem also tend suffer more from illnesses than people with a healthy self-esteem. ... Views: 709
Even the best of us experience the doldrums now and then in our relationships with our spouses or significant others. This article identifies some contributory causes or factors for these lapses along with providing suggestions for reframing the love you feel for your mate.
Have you ever come ... Views: 902
If the people one spent their time with had no effect on their life it wouldn’t matter who they had around them. But as human beings are interdependent and are therefore constantly being affected by the people around them, one has to choose their company wisely.
When one walks into a room ... Views: 3244
Sanity before Success!
One common cause that brings clients into coaching with me to stop anxiety spoiling their lives, is the ever-increasing cultural expectations to do more, be more, have more and faster!
This is fuelled by the feeling that unless we earn a certain income, and possess ... Views: 1569
Everyone has come to parenthood with some hurtful or limiting belief about themselves. And for each one affected, each one has had his or her self-love challenged. It’s sad that it happens this way, but so many of us have become the change because of it, that I think it’s possible for you, ... Views: 1428
Have you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later.
Every time you say nothing, every ... Views: 1240
Is there something you have wanted to do, or more importantly, you know you need to do, to increase your happiness, confidence and motivation, and improve your future? - However, the thought of it absolutely terrifies you?
Is it to learn a new skill for work, or join a networking group to ... Views: 1341
Has this ever happened to you? You're beginning a new project, or considering beginning a new project. It may be a trip you're planning to take, a purchase
you're considering, or a relationship that you'd like to embark upon. Just when you've nearly made up your mind to begin this new project, ... Views: 940
THE GREATEST LOVE/HATE STORY
The most wonderful love story is the story of Scheherazade. The king had been betrayed by his first wife and he proceeded to take his anger out on a new bride who after the first night would always be beheaded. Some 1,000 women suffered the same fate until a feisty ... Views: 2160
Scoring high marks in exams remains a dream for many. Scoring good marks in exams is not easy. One has to put in a lot of effort to crack each and every question. Practicing using CBSE model paper can be very effective as it helps in evaluating a student’s performance. These papers help know ... Views: 1157
What is “Second Chance Living”?
It is having another opportunity to start your life, love, happiness and success stories all over again.
When I teach on second chance living, many people come and make the claim that their second chance has already come and gone. Not so, second chance ... Views: 1756
Second Most Costly Misconception About Creating Success - By: Joey Poltor
There is only ONE way to become successful... There is only ONE way to make a million dollars and you are looking for that magical answer. You may know this, heck, you may have been referred to as this guy. The fact is ... Views: 1227
Have you ever needed to make a decision and then just when you thought you knew what you wanted to do, doubted yourself? In the "I want to do x,y,z...well, I don’t know maybe I shouldn’t? What if it’s the wrong choice? Maybe I don’t deserve it?" sort of way.
C’mon... tell me you haven’t ... Views: 1649
S: Shocking, Solution, Secret, Shortcut, Spoken for, and Sold Out
You can build a sustainable business by giving away surprise bonuses. Your clients will feel they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck. My clients are always shocked when they receive surprise bonuses with an item that ... Views: 1624
4 secrets of the Groin kick Self Defense.
More and more people today are employing the Greek Maxim, "mens sana in corpore sano" or a sound mind is a sound body,, and becoming informed of the importance of physical exercise.The practice of self defense as a martial art can be a good appendage ... Views: 3786
How to defend yourself, Groin Kick secrets
The importance of physical exercise is a topic that increasingly is attracting the interest of people, based on their cognizance of the Greek maxim "mens sana in corpore sano '.In this discussion, we will see what the exercise of self defense as a ... Views: 2018
How to defend yourself, Groin Kick secrets
The importance of physical exercise is a topic that increasingly is attracting the interest of people, based on their cognizance of the Greek maxim "mens sana in corpore sano '.In this discussion, we will see what the exercise of self defense as a ... Views: 1232
How to defend yourself, Groin Kick secrets
The importance of physical exercise is a topic that increasingly is attracting the interest of people, based on their cognizance of the Greek maxim "mens sana in corpore sano '.In this discussion, we will see what the exercise of self defense as a ... Views: 1214
"What would happen", my mother once winkingly asked me, ramming my backside with her vacuum, "if an irresistible force met an immovable object? Move your butt!". I was ten at the time, sprawled in her path over the comic page and under vacuum cleaner attack. I grumped, yielded the floor, and ... Views: 650
Do you see yourself as beautiful / handsome? You can, you know. And you don't have to be a supermodel to do so. Seeing your beauty is a choice. Choosing to see your beauty and to love your appearance will actually make you more beautiful. What you focus on expands, remember? It's the Law of ... Views: 902
Look the way you want to look today. Become the person you want to be now. You can choose to see yourself as you want others to see you. Just do it!
There is so much truth to the statement; you are what you think you are. Your thoughts are powerful weapons. They can become your greatest asset ... Views: 1515
In order to experience happiness and contentment you must learn to show yourself love. Maintaining balance of your mind, body and soul and nurturing each of these is an integral part of providing yourself the love you need.
One thing to understand is that you do have the ability to love ... Views: 1112
I will be writing mostly about keys to a healthy and balanced life.
The first key is self acceptance. This key seems obvious and simple yet for some it’s one of the hardest to implement .
We are constantly bombarded with images that state how we should look, talk, dress and even smell. ... Views: 1643
When a person acts with complete confidence, even for insane purposes, it fills a void in us. Charismatic individuals make their followers do insane things by the force of their personalities. It proves the point that the force of a person’s will, of his self acceptance, can be so strong that he ... Views: 1711
I love giving myself permission to do what I want, don't you? Or do you? I know, it's hard, you have so much to do, and people depending on you and when you do have time to do what you want, it means sitting in front of the televison or computer (my vice) until it's time for bed. I hate to ... Views: 991
As a Counsellor and Life Coach, self care has always been very important to me and to the people I have supported (in a professional capacity).
Self care is something that I always advocate. However, self care can sometimes be misunderstood.
To gain some clarity on this topic, I refer to ... Views: 1003
Question: I used to be a very confident person. I was self-assured, socially adept, and believed in myself. I am now 35, have a wife and child and a good career. Last year I was laid off from my job. Even though I got a new job right away at the same level, I lost my sense of confidence and ... Views: 781
Skill and the Shoelace
Have you ever paid attention to what you do during the process of tying a shoelace? If you haven’t, then go try it now and see what you notice.
What you will notice is that it is a complex process requiring harmony in your hand movements and interaction between ... Views: 883
Think about any super successful person you know and I guarantee you that their self confidence is through the roof. Perhaps at this point you may not have a healthy self image or you may just want to improve on an already good self image. Either way, this article will show you why self ... Views: 1016
Are you confident? Do you feel great about yourself and walk around with a sense of self assurance? While we all have areas of our lives where we feel confident, there is one aspect that almost all of us have self confidence issues and that is our bodies.
Do you feel confident about your ... Views: 1450
I am not like them
Poor Joe, he is not as handsome as movie stars nor does he have a bigger car than his friends, he is not that rich nor he is that intelligent as his college mates, why should Joe feel confident then? He must be feeling inferior to everyone.
Is that true? Of course it is ... Views: 5974
A healthy level of self confidence and self image is not only necessary, it is essential for any kind of success we seek achieve. Only when you’re comfortable with who you are and confident in what you can do, will other people believe in you and your abilities. This applies both to your ... Views: 1447
Opposing beliefs can prevent the subconscious mind from accepting a certain belief. For example knowing that you such at math will prevent you from convincing your subconscious mind that you are good at math unless you provide new proofs (like good grades for example)
Repetition is one of ... Views: 1144
Self confidence
Confidence may consist of many elements:
Appearance, Appearance of other people, Verbal expressions, Non-verbal expressions, Intelligence, Career, Graduation, Creativity and Health.
The adults have another perception of the reality than small children. Small children live and ... Views: 929
Self confidence
Confidence may consist of many elements:
Appearance, Appearance of other people, Verbal expressions, Non-verbal expressions, Intelligence, Career, Graduation, Creativity and Health.
The adults have another perception of the reality than small children. Small children live and ... Views: 1127
Many women suffer from lack of self confidence and low self esteem and it frustrates them to no end. They want to do more, speak up more often, and feel better about their presence in the world. Basically, they want to audition for, and land, the lead role in their own lives! This article ... Views: 1209
There are many self confidence building exercises available today. These exercises are aimed at helping you build your self esteem, develop more self worth and create the life of your dreams. But before you take on these activities, it is important to understand that self esteem is a product of ... Views: 1144
Everyday millions of people try to become more confident by acquiring fame, power, money and popularity but in the end most of them never make any progress and end up feeling the same.
Most of those people were told to repeat affirmations, think positively or to believe in themselves but in the ... Views: 1347
One of the main reasons lots of people never manage to build solid self esteem is that they never manage to determine the real reason behind their lack of self esteem.
After talking to ten people who lack self esteem you will discover that each of them lacks self esteem because of a different ... Views: 1684
Everyone wants to become more confident but for some reason most people waste their efforts in incorrect directions and as a result they never manage to increase their self confidence levels.
The main difference between those who manage to build self confidence and those who waste their time ... Views: 1335
Self confidence is cyclical in nature in more ways than one. In your own individual and unique life, your levels of self confidence grow and then wane, before growing again, and then dipping lower once more.
In a wider sense self confidence tends to change between generations. In the ... Views: 1822