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Views: 2806 - The Creativity Bone’s Connected to the Confidence Bone - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Judy WidenerHow was your day? We utter this question blithely every day, not realizing how monumental it is. Indeed, it’s the single most important question you’ll ever ask. We talk about life being short, but 80 years is really a long time. Life’s too long to fight evolution. When you have the ...
Views: 1664 - The Delusion of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSelf: Your consciousness of your own identity. Esteem: The condition of being honored. Self-esteem: Honoring oneself. As we can see, self-esteem is a rather “self” ish condition that we necessarily feel obligated to create artificially when we are insecure. The fact that we must go out of our ...
Views: 1218 - The Environment: Is Our Dissociation Destroying It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time where there is intense focus and even an obsession when it comes to our environment. In many ways, I believe that this is a good thing. The questions that arise for me are; what causes us to act in ways that are so destructive to the environment? And at the same time, why is it ...
Views: 2065 - The Essence of Shame - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Benedikt DommesShame is an energy, something that we can feel and relate to, but we are not born with it. Shame at is foundation is made of ideas about ourselves that we took on and absorbed through the course of our lives. The essence of these ideas is always self-judgment: we judge ourselves or a part of ...
Views: 1436 - The Essentials Of Confidence For Network Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Sharon ProsperityCultivate Your Network Marketing Business With Self-Confidence There are many aspects of life that could cause weak confidence and subsequently fail in network marketing. I have talked to a great number of people personally who experienced some form of tramatic situation in their life ...
Views: 1008 - The Esteemed Self - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Veronique Inc.Throughout this article you are going to see references to the "esteemed self." I originated this term to build upon remembering the love, honor, respect, and grace of you. The esteemed self is simply a reflection "in words" of embracing all those parts of yourself you may have buried in ...
Views: 2877 - The Face Of Single Moms - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhen I read a recent article citing single mothers for the recent decline in newspaper sales I was appalled. I couldn't believe Chris Powell, the Managing Editor of the Journal Inquirer, actually blamed single moms for his not being able to sell more newspapers. What shocked me even more than ...
Views: 1207 - The Fear of Appearing Dumb: Intelligence Speaks for Itself - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe universal need to be accepted by others can be a barrier that prevents us from being ourselves around them. When we fear that the people we encounter will perceive us as inept or unintelligent, we frequently try to flaunt our grasp of large words or clever witticisms or our professional ...
Views: 2491 - The fear of sexuality and expressing sexual desires naturally - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatIf you have ever been sexually abused or harassed, it’s likely that you still carry the traumatic scars of such a painful incident. Aside from the common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that accompany such unfortunate events, there is something that may be even more significant and ...
Views: 1200 - The Foundation for Great Self-Esteem (Self Esteem Series: 2) - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Ayodeji MajekodunmiFew things have as much impact on a person’s self-esteem as the subject of this essay does. Among the many factors that affect self-esteem, this is the most fundamental. What is the foundation for Great Self-esteem? The foundation for great self-esteem is The Source. The Source of an ...
Views: 670 - The G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostOnce upon a time there was a song, The Glamorous Life by Sheila E.? I loved that song. It’s probably one of the reasons glamour is instilled in my brain. So what does it take to live a glamorous life? The lyrics resonate with me “she’s got a lot on her mind, big thoughts and big dreams”. Sounds ...
Views: 1569 - The Game of Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Tamir QadreeValue, and recognition of that which is value , is the name of the game. When we recognize and accept the fact that, “esteem” is the deepest craving in the human being and probably the most powerful; things take on a different meaning when the esteem of self is healthy and sound. It is your ...
Views: 740 - The Gift of Jealousy - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Ursula JorchOh, that transformative beast - jealousy. It can transform friendship into resentment. It can transform honest effort into a reason to beat yourself up. And it can really mess with your business. One of my friends, a bright and articulate woman, was the object of my jealousy. She's also an ...
Views: 697 - The Gift of Loving Yourself First - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Jeannie CampanelliMany loving, naturally-giving people experience an imbalance in their flow of giving and receiving. They give easily; it’s receiving from others that is challenging. Unlike those who have difficulty considering others, this message is addressed to those who disregard considering themselves! ...
Views: 1556 - The Gift of Your Talents - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Pat LynchIn the classic holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart played the role of a small town young man whose greatest ambition was to leave for the big city at his earliest opportunity to seek his fortune. When fate seemed to have other plans for him, he grew despondent and felt hopeless. A ...
Views: 852 - The Good News About Herpes: Early Emotional Responses - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsPeople seem to go through two separate periods in their reactions to having herpes. The first obviously comes right away; it starts as you sit in your clinician’s office and hear the words, “I think you may have herpes,” and continues until you get your test results that confirm those ...
Views: 8848 - The Good News About Herpes: Sustained Emotional Reactions - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsAfter you’ve had herpes for a few weeks or months, the emotions surrounding it sometimes change. You might still have some of the initial ones we talked about, but they’ll tend to fade a bit as you get more information about herpes, in general, and your case, in particular. But now, some new ...
Views: 8574 - The Greatest Love and Self-image. - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from James Becher(You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the signature lines at the bottom are included). The Greatest Love and Self-image. The Greek language had three words for “Love” First there was "eros," from which we get "erotic." ...
Views: 744 - The Guidance You Seek Is Within You! - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was speaking to Errol Campbell a while back, he ended up talking about how one of his family member used to read tea leaves. When they did this, he said that they would say more or less say the same thing to everyone who had a reading. There was then nothing personal about the ...
Views: 1014 - 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 ...
Views: 1032 - The Health Benefits of Balance Bikes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Emma StinchcombeWhat are Balance Bikes and what do they do? Balance Bikes are perfect for toddlers as young as two years old as it teaches them to balance before learning how to use the pedal. Absence of the wheels improves the childs’ ability to take control of the bike. This means children learn to ...
Views: 1550 - The Heart: Is It More Than A Muscle? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis article will look at the different aspects of the heart; this will include empathy, emotions and feelings. I will also explain my current understanding of what leads to an absence of empathy and an ability to feel. Inspiration I was also inspired to write this after seeing the Alfa ...
Views: 2160 - The Higher Self by Deepak Chopra - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Ben SandersonMost individuals think that their thoughts and dreams are merely thoughts and dreams. The Higher Self is a book by Deepak Chopra that will show you that everything you desire has the potential to come about in the present. All the spiritual requirements you possess in terms of love, acceptance, ...
Views: 3995 - The Holiness Within Us-Our High Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Abraham AdarThe holiness within us-our high self-esteem This holiness may represent the most important and valuable thing that is within us. Such a thing could only be our high self esteem, a very special value, which cannot be measured by money; which can only be compared to the value of the divine or of ...
Views: 1004 - The Hunter, The Influencer and The Problem Solver: WHICH ONE ARE YOU? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Marco GiuntaThe word "Hunt" can conjure up different feelings for different people. For some the word has a somewhat negative tone, wherein the word hunt is associated with the word "kill". For others, it is a word that brings about feelings of excitement, as there can be a surge of adrenaline that goes ...
Views: 968 - The Importance in Becoming More Adaptive in Your Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Belinda DalyI would like to talk about the idea of positive change. It is vital to your personal growth goals. It is in human nature to be an ever-changing species. If you wrote down a list today of all the things you believe you are, you bet it'll be wrong by tomorrow. The fact is that each day your body's ...
Views: 1150 - The Importance of a Coach - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from John Di LemmeAs you go through life, you will meet people that have done what you want to do in life. They’ve made it! You know deep in your heart that if they can do it then you can too. So, how do you get to that level of success? Get a coach! That’s right invest in someone who has done what you want to do ...
Views: 1694 - The Importance Of Building Self-Confidence Among Children - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from manisha paullOnce there was a rich man in a town who was the owner of several business organizations. But suddenly his business started facing grave trouble due to recession. This sudden crash in his economical status led him to borrow more debt from the market to secure his business, but unfortunately this ...
Views: 622 - The Importance of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: For some, the setting of personal goals is a relatively simple task, while for (plenty of) others it’s just not the norm’…the“secrets” of how to set goals seem out of reach – hence, there’s a whole mass of people just blustering their way through life and taking whatever ...
Views: 1653 - The Importance of High Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Robert BrittNo matter what anyone tells us, we most believe the things we tell ourselves. I am not talking about talking out loud, of course, but of the self-talk that we all have going on inside our heads all the time. How many times have you talked yourself out of something before you take the first step? ...
Views: 1423 - The importance of self confidence - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from M.Farouk Radwanyou might be thinking that you are already aware of the importance of self confidence but actually self confidence has an effect on some aspects of your life that you might have never thought of, for example: -Depression happens because of the combination of genetics and changes in the ...
Views: 1317 - The Importance of Self-Searching - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2016 from Awnish TodiRenowned Greek philosopher, Aristotle quoted - "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom!" In our journey through life, we learn a lot of things about a lot of things. We discover new and interesting avenues, meet people, etc. and they give meaning to our life and way of living. ...
Views: 1200 - The important thing to Developing Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Lilly HarrySelf-esteem is a state of mind. It will definitely give you with happiness, cheer, and self confidence. Yeah, It may also create you feel terrible about yourself sometimes. Self-esteem is like a battery. When the battery is charged, the person is positive; when the battery is low, the individual ...
Views: 911 - The Inner Critic and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Jay EarleyJeanette had low self esteem, all her teachers wondered about this. She was musically talented, but had no confidence in herself. She never tried out for the orchestra or school plays. As she got older, this pattern continued and she ended up with minimal jobs. She just assumed that she wouldn’t ...
Views: 1568 - 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: 1091 - The Internet And How It Connects People Looking For Love - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Jeanette VillarealGone are the days when pen and paper correspondence (which took months to arrive), newspaper ads, and expensive telephone calls were used by men and women to meet new friends or maintain long distance relationships. Thanks to the World Wide Web for providing a lightning fast medium of ...
Views: 742 - The Introvert’s Dilemma – Which door? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Lynette CraneA friend and I had a conversation recently, in which she remarked that, when confronted with three side-by-side doors, she would always choose one of the side doors. And I thought about that, because we introverts often slide along the edges of life, skulking. I suspect many of us make ...
Views: 920 - The Journey To Authenticity - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Carrie EdwardsAuthenticity: What Does it Mean? One of the markers that we live in an awakening world is the heed that so many people are paying to the call for an authentic life. More of us are seeking meaningful careers and work. We want relationships that transcend old roles and that are emotionally and ...
Views: 732 - The Journey-Building Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Keith BrayThe Journey-Building Self-Esteem My life is not perfect. I make a lot of mistakes. Sometimes, I stumble and fall. I am a work in progress. And when I remember that simple fact, I am better for the experience. It's easy to start on a path of change and get so busy doing what we need to do that ...
Views: 744 - The Key Question - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rena GreenbergAt a recent weight loss seminar, as we were discussing the subconscious obstacles to success, a hand shot up. We were talking about habits, pleasurable associations with the wrong food, fear of success and fear of failure. The question came from the back of the room, “How do I learn to love ...
Views: 1352 - The Key To Fearless Self-Promotion - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWhat happens when you leave a potted plant unwatered? Does it thrive? Not hardly. That poor thing becomes the next fire's kindling. Your business without self-promotion is that plant without water; it will die. We all know this; it's no secret, but hoards of people feel as though ...
Views: 1228 - THE KEY TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Mark IraborCharacter is the real foundation of all worthwhile success. The question you must always ask yourself is, what kind of advice do I give to others that I need to follow myself. Living a double life will not get you any where. Thoughts lead to purpose; purposes lead to action, actions lead to ...
Views: 839 - The Keys to Building Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiSelf esteem is your own personal view of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everyone has a different view of themselves, but keeping a positive outlook will benefit you more than a negative one. Many individuals suffer from low self esteem for a variety of reasons and need to ...
Views: 1208 - The Last Bite. Change is Scary. - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Vickie GriffithThe last few hours have been so much fun! Two girlfriends have been out for the afternoon; it has been filled with shopping and laughter. Now, sitting across a table from her best friend at their favorite restaurant, June makes an unconscious gesture that sabotages her friend’s goal. Her friend ...
Views: 1314 - The lazy student’s way to more grades - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from Kaylee BrownLaziness and studies both of these terms have a huge impact on a student’s life, and when two of them mix together they create a poor taste of academic grades. Many parents are clueless why a student gets excited over a videogame or watching movies but whenever it comes to study they ...
Views: 966 - The Man/Woman In The Mirror - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Ken BarnesStop for a minute whatever you are doing.. and consider this profound and insightful AIM Thinking. When you look in the mirror what do you see? Perhaps more importantly, what do you feel? The answer to this question - how do you feel about yourself? is the essence of your emotional, physical, ...
Views: 748 - The Media: Are Films Better Than The Mainstream Media When It Comes To Conditioning People? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, there has been one source that people look towards to be informed and another when they want to be entertained. This is not to say that someone thinks about one of these sources when they want to be informed/entertained, as it is likely to be something that just ...
Views: 1227 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Pull At People's Heart Strings In Order To Control Them? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that someone should never make a decision when they are angry, and that they should never make a promise when they are happy. What this comes down to is when one is in a highly changed emotional state; it will be a challenge for them to think clearly. However, when one is ...
Views: 1391 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Realise That Most People Are More Concerned With Fitting In Than Finding The Truth? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone needs food, they are generally going to go shopping; with this being somewhere where they will be able to get everything they need. In the same way, they can also look towards the mainstream media if they want to find out about what is taking place in the world. It Just Happens ...
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