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Have you ever wished that you had the CONFIDENCE TO SPEAK OUT about something you disapprove of or disagree with? Maybe you'd like to tell your boss that there's a better way to do something, or that you don't like being treated in a certain way. Maybe you're sick of people taking you for ... Views: 2758
William Shakespeare said, "Our doubts are traitors...” If you spend a little time thinking about this quote, you’ll realise its significance and simplistic truth. The doubts that you carry around with you and repeat to yourself over and over again throughout the day serve only to prevent you ... Views: 2750
The term ‘Energy Vampire’ can conjure up all kinds of associations and meanings.
What Does Energy Vampire Mean?
The question is: What does the term Energy Vampire mean? The logical answer would be to describe someone that causes another to feel emotionally and mentally drained and ... Views: 2747
There are some people who come across as confident and as though nothing fazes them, and then there are others who are the complete opposite. Based on how they behave, they will be seen as lacking confidence and as though they can’t handle life.
But while people are often are labelled as ... Views: 2740
Hi there everyone!!
Before we begin, let me say that I use the term "personal development" very loosely. Anything that we are doing in life that helps us to grow personally, is personal development. So, taking a new cooking class is personal development . . . Deciding to travel to a new ... Views: 2735
Self-esteem is essential for psychological survival. It is an emotional sine qua non- without some measure of self-worth, life can be enormously painful, with many basic needs going unmet.
One of the main factors differentiating humans from other animals is the awareness of self: the ability ... Views: 2732
What is rapport? Rapport is when you find you have established a friendly relationship with someone. It is like when you meet someone for the first time and you both instantly bond. For example you can be at a party and you meet someone and you both find that you have many things in common, i.e. ... Views: 2731
Keep in mind that having a healthy self-esteem does not mean conceit. It also does not mean that you never doubt or have low points in your life.
Here are 7 common traits of people that have a healthy level of self-esteem ….
Confident
A person with healthy self esteem is confident in the ... Views: 2730
What is it about celebrity that often results in a pattern of self-sabotage and public humiliation? What drives the crash and burn of those who seemingly have everything going for them? Celebrities have success, fame and the financial resources to live a rich delicious life. Why, then, are so ... Views: 2728
Long before I became The Man Inspiring Millions, an international author of several books, a sought after inspirational speaker, the authority in the field of Mind Nutrition and a sought after brand, I came to a realisation. Every winning individual and every winning team has had to come to ... Views: 2726
In today’s world, people are often so caught up in their day-to-day lives that they don’t have time to think about their life. As a result of this, it can set them up to go in a direction that doesn’t match up with their true needs.
Along with this, their relationships can reflect who they ... Views: 2726
The Phenomenal Beauty Behind Synchronicity
A coincidence is described as:
“The occurrence of events simultaneously or consecutively in a striking manner without any causal connection between them.”
DO YOU BELIEVE IN COINCIDENCES?
DO YOU BELIEVE THAT LIFE IS JUST A SERIOUS OF RANDOM ... Views: 2724
A few years ago while in the midst of a corporate consulting assignment I realized that there was one crippling belief that was rampant in every organization I had ever worked in. And this belief was not only the most common belief in organizations, it was, in my opinion, the biggest single ... Views: 2723
“How many times do I have to tell you?”
“What am I ever going to do with you?”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Don’t you ever listen?”
Imagine yourself to be a young child listening to your parents repeatedly ask you questions like these. … If you stop for a few moments, listen to these ... Views: 2722
What a fabulous day yesterday with my grand kids. With no other adults around, and with the range of things that we did, I loved seeing the day through the eyes of children; and being “silly” at times also. I’m so grateful that the journey I’m on allowed me to have a day ... Views: 2722
Once again, at the beginning of the article I want to remind you that high self-esteem equals good relationship, achievements in business, strong health and finances. The development of your self-esteem opens the door to your special wonderland you always dreamed of.
In this article I want to ... Views: 2721
"Fear will stop your love; Love will stop your fear"
(Morcheeba)
We all long for connection, validation and understanding ("love") in our relationships, but often times, something triggers an old fear or ... Views: 2719
The name of this article might sound a bit extreme and over the top, however I thought it was relevant to create awareness around this often overlooked area.
This is a general description of Emotional Abuse, which is based on my current awareness and observations.
Physical Abuse
Very ... Views: 2713
Too many people are unhappy with their appearance, their abilities or their intelligence. They have measured themselves and found that they are lacking; that somehow they are not good enough, smart enough, wealthy enough, or attractive enough.
Far too many people look for acceptance outside ... Views: 2713
I remember when I came to the realization that I frequently didn’t do what I knew I should do, and that I often did things I knew I shouldn’t do.
It was 1982 and I had just gotten married. I was taking stock of my life. I realized I was totally committed to exercising regularly, I knew all ... Views: 2712
Ever felt unworthy?
Many people do. There's no substitute for self-worth. Self-esteem is a different story. Many substitutes exist for esteem. Interestingly, most people seem to confuse self-esteem with self-worth.
Your esteem must be earned.
Your worth is given.
All humans are worthy. ... Views: 2707
Ever travel with children or those needing assistance? Then you are quite familiar with the instructions flight attendants give passengers to put the mask on yourself first before helping others. Makes sense right?
Perhaps Lama Yeshe said it best, “Be gentle first with yourself if you wish to ... Views: 2687
The complex issues of feminity and masculinity play a key role in the development of every gay man. Why are gay men ridiculed in our society? Essentially they are criticized for expressing traits that are considered “feminine”. From an early age they learn that the way they walk or move, the ... Views: 2684
Creative Spark Within:
I have often heard adults wistfully express that they are not creative, although they wish they were. My belief and response to their lament is that every one of us has a creative spark within, which can be ignited and fueled. How can we encourage children to believe in ... Views: 2681
One of my coaching clients is struggling with clutter. And although I don't advertise it as a service, I actually love to declutter and organize.
So I offered to help her—and started the conversation by stating that I wouldn't try to compel her to give up anything she didn't want to let go. ... Views: 2679
Our confidence has a big impact on how we enjoy life. People that are confident and happy with themselves unconsciously and positively affect the people around them.
Have you ever noticed the girl that walks into the room and everyone notices her?
People are attracted to her and she easily ... Views: 2677
Human beings have an inherent need to belong and when this need is not fulfilled, it can lead to all kinds of problems. Many years ago, if one wasn’t part of the tribe, their time on this earth would soon come to an end.
In some parts of the world this is still going to be the case, however, ... Views: 2676
Are you feeling down with low self esteem? Well, you should not, and you are not alone. There are a lot of people all over the world that are facing low self esteem. Because of this, there are a growing number of people who need low self esteem help. Do not ever think that this is something that ... Views: 2672
You probably have seen other people influence their way to getting what they want. Do you want to be like them? Check out this personal development training that I have for you today. I believe you will be shocked at some of the things you will learn here.
Before I continue, I need to mention ... Views: 2672
Early today I made a comment on Facebook:
I tell you one thing you need in order to change your life: you need to be stronger.
Straight away, I received comments saying “it’s easier said than done”, and asking “how is one to be strong when things are bad?”
It is, easier said than done, ... Views: 2670
Self Esteem
The level of self esteem that we take away from our early childhood influences will have a major impact on how much confidence we have or don't have in ourselves. But the impact those influences have on us are not set in stone, since they are set up as thought and behavior ... Views: 2668
We all know people who are “victims”—people who view their lives through the filter: “It’s not my fault. They (or it) did it to me.” When you understand what the feeling of victimization really is, where it comes from, and how it affects people, you will discover it is even more widespread and ... Views: 2666
Dealing with an affair in your marriage is probably one of the most difficult thing any couple will have to cope with. There are obviously many relationship problems that need to be worked out, but one thing I find many women deal with after an affair is the feeling that they have no ... Views: 2663
Lacking Confidence to Be Happy? Learn the Movie Stars Tricks!
Fifty percent of the people in the world are searching for happiness, success, confidence, money and love. At birth new babies were not given a book with instructions and neither were most new parents, so everyone bungled along ... Views: 2662
"We lift ourselves by our thought. If you want to enlarge your life, you must first enlarge your thought of it and of yourself. Hold the ideal of yourself as you long to be, always everywhere."
--Orison Sweet Marden, 1850-1924, Author and Founder of Success Magazine
How do you see yourself in ... Views: 2658
We all have Inner Critics. Some of us have several of them. Journal therapy practice helps us to plow through the Critic's debilitating tactics, and transform them into useful coaching. The recipe calls for plenty of pen, paper, and journaling, tunneling through the morass of inner doubt, guilt, ... Views: 2655
A first step toward discovering your natural temperament type.
Are you naturally outgoing? Do others consider you outgoing?
If you are outgoing, are naturally talkative? If so you are most likely an "I" on the DiSC scale.
Influence
contacting people
making a favorable impression ... Views: 2646
Have you ever considered the sound of your speaking voice and what it says about you? Have you given any thought to the fact that your speaking voice could be holding you back from landing a particular job or getting that promotion?
Take this scenario for example. There are two candidates ... Views: 2644
Every person has needs, wants, and desires. When one or more of those needs, wants and desires are not being fulfilled, people may begin to feel as if there is a hole that needs to be filled. They can project their source of happiness to the filling of that hole inside of them. So much so, that ... Views: 2642
Are you one who often reverts to whispering or speaks consistently in a soft voice instead of a normal volume of sound? I am not talking about the horse whisperer or the dog whisperer in this particular case, but the individual who speaks in a whisper even when his/her throat is not sore or ... Views: 2641
Did you know that the term “fear porn” is on the rise?
Used to describe a concept by mainstream media, it is the constant bombardment of negative images and words that affect our daily lives and thoughts.
The Centre for Research on Globalization openly states that the “mainstream media is ... Views: 2640
Do you measure your personal self worth based on what others think of you? Do you work really hard to make others like or approve of you? Do you find it hard to say no to people believing that others’ priorities are more important than your own? Do you lack confidence? If you answered yes to ... Views: 2635
It's a reality that tall people are a lot of favored and is possible to be additional successful than shorter ones. Being tall implies that you recognize how to take care and develop your body. For instance, girls notice tall men to be sexy. Hence, the "tall, dark, and handsome" criteria that ... Views: 2634
As human beings, we operate daily reflecting a wide range of emotions with a multitude of motivations fueling our behaviors. All too often, we react emotionally to what others say or do. If our reactions are preceded by the emotions of fear, anger, or sadness, we forfeit our ability to act with ... Views: 2632
If you want to make friends or even attract a new partner after your divorce, first you have to learn to love yourself. Everyone's attracted to confident people, but how do you make your self-confidence and self-esteem grow? This is especially difficult if you've experienced a divorce. It is ... Views: 2632
We all assume what human life is normally and how life moves on. But actually human lifetime is strange. there are many facts being known to us and a few to everyone that helps make human life yet to become fully discovered.
Numerous studies and concepts have evolved to learn human mind and ... Views: 2630
How do you feel about your life? Do you feel like you're on a treadmill, doing things you'd prefer not to do? Do you feel that you might only become powerful at the cost of being ethical?
Personal power is a strange thing, and it has absorbed me for several years. On one level, it is ... Views: 2622
Having a High Self-Esteem is a skill that anyone can learn.
Decide what you can and can't control. Change and act on the things that are in your control and release the things that are out of your control.
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning ... but anyone can start today and ... Views: 2621
I’m a late bloomer and a midlife bloomer, someone who only started fully blooming in the second half of life. That is why I am so passionate about helping other women bloom later in life. Because really, there is no age limit to what I mean by blooming.
My concept of late blooming has changed ... Views: 2619