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Views: 1109 - Definition: Enhancing Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisFor many years now, "self-esteem" has been synonymous with "positive self image," but that's not really what self-esteem is. Positive self-image is important - it's caring about yourself and seeing yourself as a unique and special individual simply because of who you are as a human being. ...
Views: 1108 - Childhood is the Starting Point of Your Personal Growth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThe way in which you think and act starts right from your childhood. You will learn things from a very early age. You will find out about your likes and dislikes and you will also start to develop your personality. Childhood is a very precious time and it is one that wills you will want to ...
Views: 1107 - Self-Esteem Improvement Tips - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Allison LloydsSelf-esteem can be a confusing term…and I often work with my clients to carefully boil down what it means to them. Self-esteem simply means accepting and appreciating yourself for who you are…faults and all! Individuals with a healthy self-esteem are able to feel good about themselves for who ...
Views: 1107 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Believe That They Need To Be Good At Everything? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is clear is that if someone wants to be good at something, they will need to put the work in and to be patent. In addition to the time that they need to put in each week, there can be moments when they will need to change what they are doing. The Next Level Through doing this, it ...
Views: 1107 - Is it true that we can choose how we react? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayIt is often said that we cannot choose what happens to us, but we can choose how we react to it. While the idea itself is probably way older, the above quote is often ascribed to the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus (55-135 C.E.). Specifically, he stated the following: “Our opinions ...
Views: 1106 - Replace Your Shoulds With Coulds and Increase Your Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Georgiana CarollusDo you have an incessant personal judge that constantly tells you what you should or should not do? We each make choices every day about the words we use. Language is a powerful force and simple word choices can have an enormous impact. Create more freedom and less stress in your life by ...
Views: 1106 - The Real Secret To Building High Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Dingane .Do you have trouble with your self esteem? Do you feel that you lack that inner confidence that you really need to be the kind of person you want to be? While many people seem to think that self confidence and self esteem are things we are born with, the reality is that its something that you ...
Views: 1106 - The Three Major Pitfalls on the Road to Building Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sajith T.M.The process of building up your self esteem can be a challenging concept. It takes daily effort and practice as well as continual reminders to yourself that your happiness does not rest on external factors such as financial security or social standing, but on the value you put on yourself as a ...
Views: 1106 - Who's Side Are You On, Anyway? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Linda-Ann StewartI once had a friend who would agree with others' low opinion of her. When her parents had claimed that she was a "bad girl" and that she was unlovable, she agreed with them. No amount of explanation would convince her that at one time she'd been a normal, exuberant child. Even when it was ...
Views: 1106 - “You Are Wasting Your Money!” - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter hearing Dov Baron speak about how important our beliefs are, through an interview I listened to in December 2006, I searched for more information on this topic. Ultimately, I was looking for a way to change or remove what I believed. I spent a little while going over the information ...
Views: 1106 - Critical Thinking: Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there have more or less always been people who are famous for one thing or another, but what is different about today’s world, is that it is easier than ever before for someone to achieve this aim. There are two main reasons for this, with the first being reality TV and the ...
Views: 1105 - Our Value Is Not Defined By How Many 'Likes' We Get! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI remember hearing about someone who only felt good about themselves if they received a certain amount of likes on a social media site. This person was sharing pictures of their face and their body. If they received a certain amount of likes everything would be fine, but if they didn’t, ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Leave that high paying job... - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2019 from Ketan PI’m gonna simply ask you a question, what will you choose? One, Doing that work which pays you a high amount of money at every month, But you are not passionate about that work. Second, Doing the work that you are passionate about, But this let you less amount as you desired. If you prefer for ...
Views: 1105 - 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: 1104 - Techniques That Fire Your Memory For Retention of Study Information - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2020 from Vixit RajRemembering everything you read as a student is a very important part of one’s academic life. The memory requirements for youthful children are enormously higher than they are for grown-ups. We grown-ups have gathered enough knowledge to survive in our everyday life. On the other hand, a student ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Remember Who You Are - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou keep forgetting… You keep going through life feeling like you are stuck… You go through the motions of living life to the full and yet, there is still something inside of you that doubts yourself… Something that sees the world as a place of despair… And you wonder whether you ...
Views: 1103 - The 4 Steps of Traditional Success Programs and Why They Don’t Work - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Noah St. JohnI’m about to save you a ton of money, years of your life, and lots of frustration. How? By giving you the 4 steps of “how-to succeed”. They are: 1. Set your goals (Know what you want) 2. Do something (Take action toward your goals) 3. Evaluate (Am I getting closer to my goals or ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Victim Mentality: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Victimised By Others? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that that are moments in everyone’s life when things don’t go to plan, or something ‘bad’ happens. This is just part of life and not something that can be changed. A Different Reality However, while there will be plenty of people who will be able to relate to this, ...
Views: 1102 - Change the Picture, Change Your Life - by Our lives are the byproduct of what is on the inside of us. Each of us has mental pictures in our mind and soul, which have been shaped and developed by what we hear, see, and say. Many of the pictures in our lives are wrong and must be removed and replaced with new images of the way we want to ...
Views: 1101 - Facing Ourselves with a Willingness to Change - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesKaty nearly drags her husband, Jackson, to the therapist, though he readily admits that he has problems and frequently puts himself down. Married two years and with a baby on the way, the couple argue. At times, it gets nasty as Katy has a harsh tongue. She gets angry that Jackson won’t talk ...
Views: 1101 - How To Stay Healthy During The Exam Season - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Luke WrightNow that the semesters are over, the exams are right around the corner waiting to pounce on you. It is the time of the season that makes you break out in a sweat at the very thought of the impending doom that awaits you. Even being prepared with the academic assignment helps little and you ...
Views: 1101 - Critical Thinking: Are Young Men Being Conditioned To Hate Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, it has been said that there are plenty young men that are suffering from motivational problems. Unlike a lot of young women, these young men don’t have a lot of drive. But, as so much attention had been placed on young girls, this is an issue that has largely been ...
Views: 1100 - 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: 1100 - Self-Worth: If Someone Is Successful Can It Stop Them From Feeling Worthless? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who feel good about themselves, there are others who feel worthless. However, even if one doesn’t feel good about themselves, it doesn’t mean that they are in touch with how they feel. Disconnected What this comes down to is that one can end up disconnecting from ...
Views: 1100 - Success Tip - Become Part of Your Favorite Success Stories - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Aaron WhistonPeople have the tendency to assume great success is something only other people experience. However the world's most amazing success stories are about everyday human beings who believed in themselves and took consistent action. For a variety of reasons it's difficult for most people to ...
Views: 1100(3 votes) - The Inner Self-Confidence - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Ben TienSuccessful people act in spite of fear, while unsuccessful people let fear stop them, because successful people are self-confident and they move intuitively in the right direction. Well, self-confidence is not about a self-confident look on your face, acting like you are better than others. It ...
Views: 1100 - "You Have A Way With Words!" - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn September 2005 I ended up studying music technology, and this was due to a number of reasons. Firstly, I was into dance music and wanted to learn how to create my own music and, secondly, I didn’t know what else to do. During this time, I thought I would be spending a lot of time learning ...
Views: 1100 - 3 Easy Steps to Find What You Value Most - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonI’ve noticed time and time again, that people tend to make choices in their lives with little or no regard to their values. In fact, I would say that most people don’t have a clear picture of what they value most! There are, luckily, some easy and sound methods to finding those values that are ...
Views: 1099 - You Direct the Spring Within - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Jan DeniseYou Direct the Spring Within by Jan Denise As seen in Jan's relationships column "Choosing Love" in the March 2012 issue of In Jersey magazine I was in paradise wandering from one little alcove to another, with angel trumpets cascading overhead and roses perfuming the morning air. The ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - “Shadow Work Is Important!” - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe last time I spoke to a friend of mine called, Errol Campbell, we touched upon the effect that the mother/father wound can have on someone , and this time we looked into another important area. But before I got into what this was, I want to talk about how this topic came up. This was ...
Views: 1099 - Five Key Points To Building Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Kenya JohnsonA major key to building self-esteem and developing a healthy body image is loving who you are. I know, it is easier said than done. This is a hard task when you are constantly inundated with negative thoughts and feelings about you. Getting to a healthy self-esteem or body image will not ...
Views: 1098(3 votes) - Have you ever had a thought, or were even told, that you could not sing… but really had the desire to do so? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Diana YampolskyWere you also, perhaps, ordered to keep your mouth shut and not to sing…ever…? For the majority of you, it was happening in your childhood, but had this “minor insult” really left your mind now that you are in your adulthood? Not really… as it appears to be. More and more people are inquiring ...
Views: 1098 - “This Guy Gets To The Root Of The Issue!” - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn a previous article, I mentioned someone who I met after I helped a friend move house. This was someone called Wain, and since our paths crossed in the middle of 2015, a number of thought-provoking conversations have been had. It doesn’t end there, though, as what I think about after we ...
Views: 1098 - About Self Love - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.1. How do I love myself? 2. How can I feel like I don’t need approval and validation from anyone else anymore? 3. Why is it so hard for me to love myself? 4. What can I do to really feel happy inside? 5. Why is it so hard for me to take a compliment? 6. How can I know if someone loves me ...
Views: 1097 - How to Say "No" Without the Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2020 from Estra RoellHow many times have you said yes to something you didn’t really want to do? This can be simple things like doing a favor when your plate is full or accepting an invitation you don’t enjoy. It can also be around larger issues. Many people don’t pursue their life purpose because of pressure from ...
Views: 1097 - Is the fear of taking full responsibility for your life driving you to procrastinate? - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that procrastination is directed by negative beliefs and feelings such as the fear of disappointment, fear of failure, fear of taking responsibility for one’s own life, the need to remain dependent of one’s friends, parents, and loved ones, the fear of facing the world and becoming ...
Views: 1097 - The Power Of Optimism When Dealing With Failure - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Nate EdwardsPositive thinking and optimism will definitely help you achieve your goals, but the most important time in your life when you will need these two attributes is when you experience failure. Failure is best described as being the opposite of success. To achieve success you need to ...
Views: 1097 - Visualization - 4 Elements to Empower Visualization - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsAs important as visualization is, you can't just think of your mental image and be detached from it and expect it to be effective. You've got to become one with your visualized image and own it. Let's look at what elements are needed to empower your visualization. Element #1 - ...
Views: 1097 - 5 Essentials to Preserve Self-Care - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Rachael MurpheySelf-care is often depicted as a luxury, when really, it is a basic need. No human is any good to a boss, partner, child, or friend if they are exhausted and undernourished, either literally or figuratively. Acknowledging that every person is worthy and deserving of self-care is the first step ...
Views: 1096 - Self-Worth: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Attach Their Value To What They Do? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to observer how the people around them behave, they may find that a lot of them have something in common. What could stand out is how so many people are always doing something. Always On the Go And even if these people were to go on holiday or to take some time off work, it ...
Views: 1096 - 5 Makeup Hacks That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Sunderbharathi ReddiarThere are so many problems that we girls face while trying to achieve a flawless makeup look and so many of these problems can be easily solved if only we knew some quick hacks! So here are the top 5 makeup hacks from best makeup artist in Mumbai that are sure to change your life for the ...
Views: 1095 - 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: 1095 - 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: 1095 - Hypnosis For Weight Loss – Does Your Critical Inner Voice Keep You From Losing Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David GreenwoodHypnosis is a powerful ally in your struggle to quiet that critical inner voice so that you lose weight permanently. We all have lapses when we overeat or snack on the wrong foods. Far too often you then might experience a bout of self-criticism and disappointment. The “critical inner voice” ...
Views: 1095 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Control How Some People Feel? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhether someone does something or not can all depend on how they feel, and this shows how powerful their feelings are. There are going to be people who are defined by how they feel, and then there are going to be others who are able to take a step back. A Slave When someone’s behaviour is ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - You Are Good Enough - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Melanie EathertonThere is an on going saga with a good friend of mine. She comes to me weekly about a fellow who consistently leaves her hanging. I had an interesting chat with my friend today. Nearly in tears she asked me to listen to a voicemail that the guy had left her. She said it had given her so much ...
Views: 1095 - Self-help for Self-confidence - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Tara SpringettIn my work as a therapist I have tried and tested many self-confidence exercises and in this article I will describe the ones that work most quickly and reliably. I have never met anybody (including myself) who did not suffer from some form of low self-confidence at times. In moments of ...
Views: 1094 - Experience Your Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPart of the spiritual path is learning to love the darkness as well as the light, within ourselves and within the world. In my experience, at first it is much easier to love the light, both inside of me and outside of me. It is easier to love the light within me and the light within others, just ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - Have you ever had one of those days? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever had one of those days where you’re halfway through it and you think it might be best for all involved if you just go back to bed and throw the covers over your head? You know, the kind of day when the words just aren’t flowing, the brain just won’t really focus, yet you have to ...
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