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Views: 1059 - Are you that dot? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Alicia Castillo HolleyIn his fascinating book Cosmos, Carl Sagan takes us to our childhood and throughout our lives mimicking the passage of time in the universe. The book made me wonder that, in time and space we are nothing but a dot. Then I sat down to write a story for my grand daughter: Once upon a time ...
Views: 1058 - Image-Obsessed: Can Someone Try To Look Perfect When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman wanted to change her appearance in the past, she may have had a boob job. Nowadays, this is just one of a number of procedures that a woman can have to change how she looks. Plenty of Options If she isn’t happy with her weight, she could have fat removed, and this will mean ...
Views: 1057 - Inspire Confidence to Become a Leader - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeInspire confidence in others to command respect and loyalty. Developing the self belief and confidence needed to be a leader. One of the best ways to measure success is to look at ourselves through the eyes of others. Are we looked up to? Are we respected? Some of us are leaders, others are ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - The Power of Positive People And Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanEach of us are the way we are due to several factors out of which our upbringing, our beliefs and values formed during our formative years play a major role. Thus when with interact with others, there is exchange of views and values which if they match results in a 'harmonious' relationship and ...
Views: 1057(2 votes) - Discover Your True Identity - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from Tony Fahkry“People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.” - Thomas Szasz What is lost can never be found, what is found can never be forgotten. So echoes the quest to realise your true identity. I remain ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - What Is Low Self Esteem and How to Deal With It in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rebecca MillsWe all get a few knocks in life that affect our self esteem, or our estimate of ourselves. Sometimes a negative childhood also affects our self-esteem and we go through life carrying around this burden of negativity. What ever the reason, your self esteem has a huge affect on the quality of your ...
Views: 1056 - I Believe In You - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperPerhaps you are going through a challenging time right now or maybe your life has been tough for a while. Either way, a big part of you may wonder if you have what it takes to move forward. So even if a small part of you believes that you do have what it takes, this part of you won’t exert ...
Views: 1055 - Some Great Tips to Boost Your Confidence With Men Or Women - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyDo you feel uncomfortable when you come in contact with the opposite sex? Does this lack of confidence stop you from forming relationships, or asking someone you like out for a date? Many men and women suffer from having no confidence at all when it comes to meeting someone of the opposite ...
Views: 1055 - How important is General Knowledge for us? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Radhika SinhaSo much is taking place around us every moment. We are so involved in our own lives, that there is hardly any time to look around and see what is happening. However, it is very important to do so, especially now when the entire world is so closely connected due to globalization. There are so ...
Views: 1054 - How to remove feelings of not being good enough and replace them with natural feelings of confidence, peace and adequacy for who you are - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you ever experience feelings of not being good enough? Do you feel that it’s normal to actually have the belief of not being good enough inside you, creating self-doubt? Do you feel like it’s normal that you have to be and do things in order to feel good within yourself? Do you find yourself ...
Views: 1054 - Hypnosis for Confidence: The Power of Hypnosis in Confidence-Building - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Rhod JonesHOW TO BOOST CONFIDENCE Confidence, like most states of being, depends on your state of mind, and not on your state of emotion. Confidence comes from the belief that you are sufficiently capable of performing the task at hand. It arises from proficiency as well as the inner belief in ...
Views: 1054 - Is It A Surprise For Someone Who Is Popular To Be Lonely? - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago I watched a short video about someone who lived a very lonely existence even though they were extremely popular. On the outside, they looked happy and as though they were connected to life, but when they were by themselves, they felt unhappy and disconnected. The image that ...
Views: 1053 - These Two Banished Emotions Need to be Invited to the Castle - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Sheryl PaulIn myths and fairy tales, the banished characters are shadow aspects who represent the inner characters we would like to sequester away in a cloistral tower or banish to the middle of the forest: the virginal maiden representing forbidden chastity, the unattractive witch representing the ...
Views: 1053 - When You Look In The Mirror What Do You See? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIt might seem that the answer to this question should be rather obvious. Surely you see yourself when you look in the mirror? But this is not strictly true. What you see depends upon how you look at yourself and what you look for in yourself. It depends upon how you view your world. Some ...
Views: 1053 - Are You Looking for A New Start in 2009? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Ruth HegartyNow that many of the resolutions you made in the initial frenzy of the New Year may have fallen away, it's the perfect time to really evaluate what you want this year to mean for you. What do you want to be, do and have in 2009? Life can change in an instant, whether as the result of something ...
Views: 1052 - FIVE GOOD MINUTES IN YOUR BODY: No Mind Reading Allowed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsDo you worry about how other people perceive you? Do you consider yourself an excellent mind reader who knows what others think about you? Maybe you've thought, "He's disgusted by my weight" or "She can tell I feel bad about being short." The truth is no one can read others' minds, and it's ...
Views: 1052 - Warning! Unexamined Habits are Sabotaging Your Self-Growth - by Submitted on May 13, 2020 from Jessica McMohenAre you sabotaging your self-growth efforts unknowingly by indulging in habits with an unknown impact? All of our habits have a far-reaching impact on other people and the planet. Self-improvement is rooted in examining your thoughts, ideas, and habits and rooting out ineffective behaviors ...
Views: 1052 - Critical Thinking: Why Do So Many Men Follow Female Models Online? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are quite possibly hundreds, if not thousands, of female models who share pictures of themselves online. And just as there are a number of these models online, there are also going to be a number of reasons as to why a woman would want to live her life in this way. For one woman, this ...
Views: 1051 - How to restore freedom, peace and reclaim your authentic self - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAnxiety is largely the result of what I call ‘emotional landmines’ i.e. negatively charged memories stored in your unconscious mind and body that keep getting re-triggered by daily events. The triggering of these ‘landmines’ leads to anxiety and other painful emotional and physical experiences ...
Views: 1051 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Try To Create The Perfect Body When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about their life, they may find that they have the need to be perfect in every area of it, or this might only apply to one area. When this is something that applies to all areas of their life, they are likely to experience a lot of pressure. But when it doesn’t, they ...
Views: 1051 - Mirror Mirror On The Wall Business Success To You All - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Mitch TublinThere is actually one really easy and simple action step people can take each day that can change their business success and enjoyment of life to the highest levels. This action is so easy and so simple that most people won't do it. This easy and simple action step, which has been proven to ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Success & The Self Image - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ian ScottWhat I want to discuss today, is the power of our personal self-image, and the role it plays in how successful we are in life. I want to share with you how it is developed, what influences our self-image, and whether it is possible to change how the self-image affects and influences our lives, ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Trusting Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonI was coaching a Big Stretch recently up in the mountains of Spain. This is a powerful week-long holiday/course in which we ask the participants to identify an area of their life where they want to stretch and take big steps forward. As we all know stretching out of your comfort zone is ...
Views: 1050 - Each Choice Counts - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Lois Marie GacherWithout sound self esteem we feel we have no self worth unless someone praises us. Our sense of worth becomes dependent on the opinion of others. Receiving praise becomes a necessity. Without it we feel less than, inferior, worth less than everyone else. You can't feel good about yourself ...
Views: 1049 - Self-Worth: Does Someone Need To Develop Self-Worth If They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone behaves, there are a number of things that can play a part. And one thing that will have a big effect on how they behave is how they feel about themselves. Three Options There are going to be people who generally feel good, others who don’t, and those who ...
Views: 1049 - Do Positive Affirmations Work? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Greg FrostOur thoughts draw us to what we are thinking, and by constant repetition of positive affirmations, you can creative positive subconscious thoughts. Positive affirmations work only when they are translated into action. By conditioning your mind through positive affirmations, you are clearing out ...
Views: 1048 - People Pleasing: Is Someone More Likely To Please Others If They Are Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to live a fulfilling life, there are going to be at last two things that will need to be in place. On the one hand, they will need to be aware of their needs, and on the other; they will need to feel safe enough to fulfil them. From here, one will have the ability to ...
Views: 1048 - The Power of No - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Linda BinnsI remember it clearly, the first time I said NO. I thought I was going to lose my job because of it. I was in my early 20’s and working as Secretary to the Marketing Manager of a company that manufactured and sold air compressors. As part of the job I also did projects for some of the ...
Views: 1048 - Where Do You Underestimate What You Are Capable Of? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Margie WarrellNo doubt you have your own share of challenges to deal with. Perhaps it's uncertainty about the future of your job, maybe you are battling an illness, struggling to pay your mortgage, ensuring your kids don't go off the rails, resolving conflict in your marriage or workplace, dealing with aging ...
Views: 1048 - 7 Helpful Tips To Immediately Increase Your Confidence - by 1.) Ask yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Too often, we place excess importance on potential problems. We all have a certain amount of energy so let’s apply it to creating extraordinary relationships, advancing our careers and meeting our goals INSTEAD of wasting that energy ...
Views: 1047 - 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: 1047 - Should = Shame - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Mike BrownYou know, you really SHOULD be a better person. You really SHOULD go to the gym and work out. You really SHOULD succeed in life. How do you feel when you hear someone say the word SHOULD to you? I don’t know about you, but I tend to feel as though I’ve done something wrong, or ...
Views: 1047 - True-Self: Why Do Some People Only Feel Safe When They Are Playing A Role? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are going to be moments in someone’s life when they will need to be serious, they won’t need to behave in this way all the time. Along with this, one will need to be easy going at times, and at other times, they will need to be firm. Multifaceted Ultimately, how one will ...
Views: 1047 - Four Ways To Feel Blessed Come Rain Or Shine - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Tony Cuckson“May the soft rain fall upon your fields.” From ‘May the Roads Rise Up’, Old Irish Blessing Here is a line from one of the best known of Irish Blessings. Such blessings tend to begin with an invitation with the word ‘May.’ This does not demand. It invites. It is respectful and an invitation ...
Views: 1046 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Be An Underachiever When They Don't Value Themselves? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone values themselves, they can do what it takes to achieve their goals. Quite simply, they are not going to be willing to settle in life, and this will be what pushes them forward. As a result of this, they could be in a position where they have achieved a number of their goals. ...
Views: 1045 - “You Are Always Happy!” - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDuring the time when my father was in hospital, towards the end of 2011, I did my best to carry on as normal. This would typically mean that I would act as though I was happy and that everything was fine. But as I had been this way for most of my life, it wasn’t as if I was doing anything ...
Views: 1045 - Being Me - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Christina WatsonThis week my friend honored me by asking me to read the blessing at her upcoming wedding. I was so touched, tears immediately welled up in my eyes. Embarrassed, I held them back while exclaiming, “Oh no, I am crying!” So I was wondering why that was my first reaction? I love my friend so ...
Views: 1044 - Fathers: Does A Father Play An Important Role In A Child's Development? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been widely reported that a lot of children are now growing up without a father, and this is in addition to the adults who also grew up without one. There are, of course, a number of reasons as to why this is the case. Firstly, moral decay has led to an increase in hedonism, which has ...
Views: 1044 - Improving Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Mark HaywardAccording to leading US psychologist Dr Nathaniel Branden there are six pillars of self esteem. A high level of self esteem is a consequence of following six fundamental internal practices that require ongoing self commitment. The six pillars are: Living consciously: Respecting and adhering ...
Views: 1044 - True-Self: Is It Harder For Someone To Express Their True-Self When They Are Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to fulfil their needs, they will need to be in touch with them. But that’s not to say that this is all there is to it, as one will also need to feel as though it is safe enough for them to fulfil them. The Two Levels It could be said that, as a human ...
Views: 1044 - 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: 1043 - Success Development: Are Your Self-Motivation Strategies Working? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellMost people start out working on their success development with enthusiasm and energy. But many people find it hard to keep up the motivation and to maintain momentum. Generally, it is not because they are lazy or do not have a strong desire to succeed. More often, they are lacking motivation ...
Views: 1043 - What is my Truth? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOn the last round of Open Your Heart a participant asked: “So if I don’t trust these anxious thoughts then what can I trust? If my truth was really that we are not right for each other then how would I know if I am teaching myself not to listen when doubts arise?” And then she wisely ...
Views: 1043 - Living In The Mind Leads To A Very Unstable Existence - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a conversation I had with someone the other day, it made me think about how different it is to live in the body compared with the mind. In a way, living in the mind is similar to being on a bouncy castle, while living in the body is similar to being a tree. The reason for this is that ...
Views: 1042 - How to regain self-respect and get out of depression - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporWhen we feel weak, the world around us seems hostile. Everything is bad outside, because everything is bad inside. It is not easy to realize this, because we often perceive our aggressiveness as a manifestation of strength. But aggression is a transformed fear. How to overcome latent fear and ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Mining Your Diamonds - by I consider Sept 21, 1991 as the day that God gave me a second lease on life. I call this portion: Adele, The Sequel. In this journey of self discovery and exploration,(let me add that it is not over yet!), I have learned that deep within me, and deep within all of us, we have these buried gems, ...
Views: 1041 - What does confidence have to do with your heart? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Lynette CraneConfident people know when to be afraid; they then take action – to run away from the saber-toothed tiger, leave the burning building, or whatever. Unconfident, or socially anxious, people, on the other hand, are wracked by numerous anxieties over what are called “paper tigers”: fears about how ...
Views: 1040 - Self-Development: Can Someone Get Into Self-Development To Fulfil Their Unmet Childhood Needs? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone can be aware of why they are doing something, they can also be completely out of touch with this reason. However, even if this is the case, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. Two Levels One can have a clear idea as to why they want to do something, and this ...
Views: 1040 - The Half-Finished Painting - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyFrom the book "Contemporary Parables" by Robert Elias Najemy There is a spiritual truth which claims that everything which has occurred and which is occurring at this moment was and is perfect. The future we do not know. But once the future has become the present, then that too is ...
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