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In fact, it is precisely because low self esteem does not seem to be the problem, that it is so very insidious. Many people who suffer from low self esteem ...
Views: 49444(12 votes) - Boundaries: The Importance of Valuing Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Cindy RicardoBoundaries: The importance of choosing to value ourselves “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.” -Gerard Manley Hopkins What are boundaries? The easiest boundary to define is the property line. Most people have seen a no trespassing sign ...
Views: 31489(3 votes) - What Does "Being a Nurse" Mean To You? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Julie DonleyBeing a nurse used to be associated with the white starched dress uniform and cap. When you saw someone in that uniform, it meant purity, compassion and care. It also used to mean handmaiden or the “one who takes orders.” These days few people still wear white and even fewer wear dresses. Many ...
Views: 30159 - Self Worth: Why Do Some People Always Try To Impress Others? - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAs human beings, it is normal to want to look good, to give things, and to experience success for example. And yet, it is also possible for one to engage in each of these things just to impress others. To do this from time to time could be described as normal, but if one was to do this as a ...
Views: 28201 - Definition: Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisLow self-esteem as an illness Low self-esteem meets the criteria for an illness or disease because: Low self-esteem is uncontrollable in nature: People with low self-esteem feel insecure. They are not sure what normal is, and they are not comfortable with themselves or with others. They are ...
Views: 26298(2 votes) - Feeling Worthless - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchI want to get straight to the heart of this topic, because I firmly believe that there is a simple three-step approach that can cure feelings of worthlessness, even if you've felt crushed by those feelings for many years.That's right: a cure.It may not surprise you to learn that feeling ...
Views: 25401(3 votes) - Validation: Why Do Some People Always Need Validation From Others? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf human beings were independent, it wouldn’t matter if other people validated them or not. They would be their own island and they would be able to give themselves all the validation they needed. But as human beings are interdependent, it means that they need to be validated by others. ...
Views: 24777 - ***How the Soft-Spoken Are Judged - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you are soft-spoken, how do you think others judge you? Do you think they regard you as being confident, assertive, and self-assured? If you are concerned about the image you project, then your soft-spoken voice is definitely not projecting those qualities. Instead, your lack of volume is ...
Views: 23170(2 votes) - 10 Instant Confidence Boosters - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Paul EvansSometimes you don’t have time for a long formula or to sit down and work through a process. There are times where you need confidence fast, instant confidence. Here are 25 ways to get an instant boost of confidence. 1. Compliments Be on the listen out, not just look out, but listen out for ...
Views: 22225(6 votes) - Characteristics Of High Self Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Judy WrightThere are certain characteristics of those who have high self esteem and confidence in their ability to affect the journey of their life. These factors are universal and can be learned if they are not present in you life right now. 1. They are ambitious. They want more from life than ...
Views: 21010(3 votes) - The 8 Components of True Inner Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2006 from Colm O'ReillyConfidence really is thrown around the place as something that everyone needs to have and should develop. “Be Confident” is the main piece of advice given to every nervous guy in the world. But confidence is this ethereal, intangible thing that’s so vast it makes it almost impossible to just “be ...
Views: 20700 - Why Self-Respect is Important & How to Gain It - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierIt is important to have self-respect if you want to love yourself fully and completely. Having self-respect gives you the ability to love yourself for the real person you are on the inside, and not just for your looks or what you do for a living, or what you are able to do. When you have the ...
Views: 18954 - White Knight Syndrome: Subtypes - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsTo create our subtypes we reviewed numerous cases of rescuing behavior in intimate relationships. We examined and compared the personality styles, behavior in relationships, and early history. From this review, four basic subtypes of rescuers emerged: the overly empathic white knight, the ...
Views: 17270 - What Self-Forgiveness Is - by A common fear – and criticism of self-help psychology – is that self-forgiveness is a snazzy, politically correct, socially acceptable way of letting ourselves off the hook by avoiding accountability and personal responsibility. This is absolutely not true. In fact, the more powerful and ...
Views: 16747(3 votes) - Twelve Ways To Improve Your Self-Image And Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Kathy Atkinson”Never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man should never think that. People will take you very much at your own reckoning.” Anthony Trollope How do you picture yourself? Do you have a positive or negative image of yourself? Many people don't like what they see on the outside, or ...
Views: 16239 - Controlling Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperControlling behaviour is surely one of the more common ‘negative’ behaviours in the world today. And if one was to reflect upon human history they would find that this kind of behaviour is neither new nor different to the behaviour of the past. The severity of this behaviour varies - from ...
Views: 15857 - How To Become More Assertive And Confident - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanOne of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One of ...
Views: 14430(6 votes) - Self Worth: Why Do Some People Always Need To Be Better Than Others? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperBehind the desire to achieve and to have more can be the need for someone to fulfil their own wants and needs. And other people are also going to provide inspiration. No one is their own island and it is only natural that other people are going to play a part in what one does or doesn’t do ...
Views: 14329(1 vote) - Abuse: Why Do Some People Always Put Others Down? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAs a human being, one has the ability to lift others up and make their life easier, or they can pull others down and make their life harder. There are going to be some people who generally fit into the first category and then there will be others who generally fit into to the second ...
Views: 14272 - The Seven Secrets Of A Confident & Secure Woman - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Scott SmallwoodThe yearnings of a woman’s heart and the way her life is are often miles apart. The confident and secure woman knows what she wants and goes after it with unflappable action, undeterred by obstacles that come up along the way. 1. A confident & secure woman REPOSITIONS HERSELF A ...
Views: 13938 - How to Overcome an Inferiority Complex - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Eduard EzeanuAn inferiority complex is defined by psychologists as negative feeling (usually of shame and anxiety) triggered in certain situations by viewing oneself as inferior to others in some way. Inferiority Complex Symptoms However, things are not that straightforward. We often repress that ...
Views: 13687 - How Does Emotional Abuse Affect Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Evelyn YeoResearch shows that the parenting style used on a child during the first 3 to 4 years of his life is the strongest factor that determines his level of self-esteem. Parenting style refers to how parents treat, guide, and nurture their young. It encompasses the messages that parents communicate ...
Views: 13241(2 votes) - Relationship Advice: Am I In Love? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchA lot of our members have requested some guidance on how to answer this question, because it's a question that a great many women struggle to answer with conviction.Of course, there is no infallible litmus test. How boring life would be if there were! So this article is not intended to give you ...
Views: 13047(2 votes) - 30 Characteristics of a Chronic People Pleaser and Why You Should Look Take Note - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Vickie ChampionServing people and being a people pleaser is not the same thing. Pleasing yourself first brings an abundance of joy and energy that can be used to serve others. When you light the internal flame you can shine your light on family, friends and community. People pleasing habits conversely snuff ...
Views: 12554 - 6 Signs You’re Not Assertive Enough and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseDo you have a sneaking suspicion that you’re not assertive enough? There may be some truth to your fear. If so, we’ll get to the bottom of it and help you develop assertiveness skills. Answer “agree” or “disagree” to these 6 statements to find out if you’re not assertive enough and if becoming ...
Views: 12356 - Power: Why Do Some People Feel Powerless? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThe power that I am talking about here is personal power. And this is more about the power that one has over oneself than it is about having power over others. Another term that is often used for this is self control. And although having power can lead to having influence over others, this is ...
Views: 12310 - Why Do People Expect So Much Of Me? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Lesley PetersenDo you need a break? Would it be really nice to just ‘down tools’ and do something completely different and for yourself today? Maybe that’s what you need to do; maybe you can plan ahead for this. The trouble is, I hear you say, it’s just not that easy when there are so many people demanding ...
Views: 11983 - Loneliness: Fed Up with Feeling Alone? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchDo you ever feel empty and alone, sometimes even when you're surrounded by people? If so, be sure to read on, because we have some really useful information and advice to help you understand and cope better with those dreadful feelings that seem to claw at you from within.Most people feel alone ...
Views: 11564(1 vote) - 10 Secrets to Expressing Yourself with Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesFor too many years I suffered from a bad case of “approval-seeking.” I was desperate for validation from others. I never wanted to risk stating how I felt about things for fear that it would rock the boat and cause conflict. As a result, I saw myself as a victim of others’ mistreatment or ...
Views: 11420(5 votes) - Definition: Self-Image - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Debbie MolisA person's self-image is the mental picture, generally of a kind that is quite resistant to change, that depicts not only details that are potentially available to objective investigation by others (height, weight, hair color, sex, I.Q. score, is this person double-jointed, etc.), but also items ...
Views: 11189 - Self-Love: A Definition - by Self-Love: A Definition
When asked to consider the question of self-love, many people ask, "Does loving myself unconditionally mean I have to love everything I've ever done?"
No. Like you, I've done things of which I have been ashamed. However, when we love ourselves unconditionally we don't ...
Views: 11084(3 votes) - Toxic Relationships: Love Them, But Leave Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarYou’ve worked so hard to move forward, and you are finally manifesting the life you wanted. You’ve learned how to let go of self-sabotaging habits. But what do you do when what’s pulling you back is someone you love, or an old client to whom you have dedicated lots of time? I am talking about ...
Views: 11044(4 votes) - Self Image: Why Do Some People Take Things Personally? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who take just about everything personally and this doesn’t have to be the words that other people say. It could relate to how another person looks at them and what one experiences in the world around them. This can also relate to specific situations where one is being given ...
Views: 10825(1 vote) - How to create confident and strong inner beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sean McPheatSimple questions you can ask yourself to begin to clarify and develop your strong inner belief system, so that you can make decisions that are right for you. Self-acceptance gives you the much needed energy and room to grow Having a strong value/inner belief system is very much dependent on ...
Views: 10605 - Anger: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Being Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be people who feel comfortable expressing every emotion on the spectrum and then there are going to be others who are not in the same position. When someone does feel comfortable with their emotions, they are not going to deny how they feel. This will allow them to not ...
Views: 10508 - Put on Your Oxygen Mask First: Self-Care For The Caregiver - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Sharon Roth-LichtenfeldHave you been on a plane and heard the flight attendant tell you to put on your oxygen mask first? The immediate response is, "No way, I need to take care of my kids (husband, mother, best friend, stranger in the seat next to me...). The idea clashes with our instinct. What does it really ...
Views: 10427(12 votes) - How Many Teens Will Cut Themselves Today? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Charles SmithdealMillions of American teenagers and adults will voluntarily injure themselves today. Some will cut themselves with a knife or razor Others will burn their skin with matches or a cigarette. Some will hit themselves or bang their heads against a wall, or pull out their hair, or stick needles into ...
Views: 10341 - ***Keys to Letting Go of Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungWhen we procrastinate, we put our dreams, our hopes and our yearnings on hold. We put things off under the illusion that we will get to them someday, when there is more of time. We deny fears and postpone action while covering ourselves up with layers of excuses, like an onion. We deny the ...
Views: 10207(8 votes) - Change Your Image, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sandy DumontThe way you look and dress announces how you feel about yourself, and you’ll be treated accordingly. I learned this concept at a young age. I was a painfully-shy and introverted teenager. My low point was during a high school piano recital when I was sixteen. I walked across the stage with a ...
Views: 10071(12 votes) - The Need To Feel Worthy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherI believe the need to feel worthy is the most predominantly debilitating requirement in today’s society. It is also the desire that is least often addressed or satisfied. Let me start by saying: You are perfect just as you are. I’d like to say that one more time. You are perfect, ...
Views: 10057 - 10 Powerful Strategies to Build Self-Esteem and Personal Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoOur self-esteem is a measure of our self-worth or the value we attribute to ourselves as human beings worthy of attracting happiness, abundance, love, and fulfillment into our lives. It includes yet goes well beyond just our self-image to encompass every aspect that makes up our unique ...
Views: 9957 - Mental Toughness - High Frustration Tolerance - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlHere is an essential principle of Mental Toughness We all experience frustration when our needs, wants and demands are not met, or when we are faced with obstacles that impede our progress. Frustration is a fact of life; therefore our ability to tolerate frustration is crucial to the ...
Views: 9863(2 votes) - Can't Take a Compliment? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Tammy GreeneCan’t take a compliment? Do you blush and look away, or instantly negate it? What is it about compliments that make us squirm and feel uncomfortable, which is the exact opposite effect the person giving it intended? And how can you take one in with poise and grace? Do you dare to walk that ...
Views: 9789(1 vote) - ***3 Signs of True Confidence - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Valeria ChubaIf there is one thing in this world everyone wants to have more of, it’s confidence. Men and women everywhere wish they could be more assertive, self-assured and secure. Confident people make it all look so easy. There is something magnetic and enviable about their unshakable sense of self. ...
Views: 9785(2 votes) - ***Reduce Public Speaking Fear - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Doug StaneartBelow are a few simple things that you can do to reduce public speaking fear and eliminate those butterflies in the stomach that most people get when they deliver a business presentation. Follow these public speaking tips, and you should feel more comfortable when you present. Practice with a ...
Views: 9477(2 votes) - Your Self Esteem is Up to YOU - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2003 from Molly MisetichSelf-esteem is a condition, a state of being. Unfortunately, it is not something we can put in a box with a fancy ribbon and hand out on occasion. It is observable in behaviors, but other than that, it's an inside job. According to the National Association of Self Esteem (NASE), self esteem ...
Views: 9405(1 vote) - 4 Myths About Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteMany people believe a number of myths about self-confidence. They’ve heard these myths from relatives or friends, or perhaps they’ve read them in books or in articles. These myths can be very damaging because they keep people from developing their self-confidence. They make people feel ...
Views: 9323(1 vote) - ***Stop Trying to “Fit In” (3 Rules You Have to Break to Live a Life of Abundance, Love, Passion and Joy – Rule #3) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Laura Young"I don't fit in, especially with my family." "I feel like an outsider.” “I felt ok until I got to high school but then I lost my self-confidence. I didn’t belong to the popular crowd, and I did not belong to the ‘geek' clique.” “I began to feel like a loser. I knew I wasn’t a loser, that I ...
Views: 9180 - Ignorance: Is Ignorance Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter how much someone learns in life there are always going to be things they don’t know about. That is part of life and is something that one simply has to accept. That doesn’t mean that learning is therefore futile, if anything, it could feel like a weight has been lifted from ones ...
Views: 9064 - Is Your Self-Talk About Your Body Destroying Your Self-Confidence? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHow you talk to yourself about your body and how you believe others see you directly affect how confident you are concerning your body and your looks. Here are two people who use negative self-talk and are extremely unhappy because of it. Riana's Negative Thinking Riana can only think ...
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