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THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR INNER CRITIC
When you hear putdowns like “You’re not good enough” or “You’ll fail,” it’s difficult to imagine that your inner critic has been slaving away, nonstop, for most of your life . . . with your best interests in mind. What? Your inner critic is misguided, but its ... Views: 4475
I speak a lot about resiliency, a key component in a happy, successful and thriving life. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adversity with more passion and knowledge than you had before the bad times. Bad times are inevitable. They are the price of admission to the game called life. ... Views: 4456
Have you ever said “Yes” when you wanted to say “No?” Are you ever angry because your needs are ignored? Your self-esteem will soar when you stop being who you think you “should be” and become the shining star you truly are. The world is starved for your ... Views: 4440
What Happens After You Make a Wish?
Personally, I don't recommend wishing or dreaming. You see, when you wish, in the physical universe, you go out of the present moment, and your mind observes this. Your mind sees that you are dreaming about some future event or situation, and it puts you on ... Views: 4416
Loneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or ... Views: 4407
Timeshare ownership has been long regarded as a great opportunity to ‘own’ your own little slice of paradise. But with the soaring price of timeshare properties, and the yearly or monthly maintenance fees associated with owning a timeshare, many interested buyers have been looking for a ... Views: 4382
So, if The Universal Law of Attraction can bring you anything that you want, it can fix your problems, right? Well of course; as a Universal Law, The Law of Attraction has to bring you more of anything that has your attention. So, if you have something going on in your life that you DO NOT LIKE ... Views: 4349
I am Thankful for… A Healthy Mind & Emotions
If we stop to think about it, there are so many things to be grateful for. As I was reflecting on all the good things, people, and blessings I enjoy, I starting compiling a long list. It seemed it would never end. In all actually, it never will ... Views: 4343
When you work in business, communication is vitally important. In order to develop your company you must network with others, building business relationships and presenting your company in a strong light is an all important factor.This is where compliment slips come in, compliment slips have the ... Views: 4337
Sensitizing yourself can lead to emotional surprises. It doesn't mean being more 'touchy-feely' or sensitive. It means being aware of all that's around you and inside of you. And yes, one can get hurt in the process but one can truly live and experience life to the fullest extent as well. That ... Views: 4291
Enjoy your Summer Holidays and keep healthy by preventing and treating those minor ailments and inconveniences which so easily can spoil a well planned family break.
Although we are all aware of the dangers of sun bathing without adequate protection for our skin, if you, like me, enjoy laying ... Views: 4286
It’s impossible to ignore any longer. Your hair is beginning its transition to “sophisticated silver.” Your face is taking on the look of a “wise” woman. And your kids, friends, parents, neighbors – and mysteriously, your husband – all seem to be “changing” before your very eyes, (the ones ... Views: 4284
As a life coach, a question I'm often being asked is "How do you distinguish your intuition from your mind? Is it possible your intuition can mislead you or be harmful to you with what it tells you?"
My answer to this question is this: Your intuition, or gut feelings are there to protect you, ... Views: 4274
As a life coach, a question I'm often being asked is "How do you distinguish your intuition from your mind? Is it possible your intuition can mislead you or be harmful to you with what it tells you?"
My answer to this question is this: Your intuition, or gut feelings are there to protect you, ... Views: 4274
There is one big flaw in how we are taught to live. It is imposed upon us at birth, and as we get older, people forget to tell us one big rule about living an abundant and happy life.
So we go through life believing our destinies are in the hands of those who control our resources. Those who ... Views: 4262
Whether you’re self-employed or you work for someone else, your inner critic can deflate your business confidence and success like a sharp tack destroys a balloon. It can be very difficult to focus on your strategic plan when you’re bombarded by mental chatter like, “You don’t know what you’re ... Views: 4253
Have you ever wanted…. To be able to keep your self-control and presence of mind when everybody around you got panicked? To stay calm, when people around you annoy you and get on your nerves? Not to get angry or despaired when everything is messed up and circumstances are not in your favor? To ... Views: 4250
I remember the days when it took everything I had to get through the next second of my life. I was so far down into that deep dark hole that nothing, not friends, not love, not money, not even my son could pull me out. All I wanted to do was to die, but it was not because I did not want to ... Views: 4237
Does the title of this article sound like a contradiction or oxymoron? After all, “self-discipline” makes one think of work or effort, while “happiness” brings up thoughts of pleasure and the absence of work. So, how can the two go together? Well, first we have to understand what happiness is. ... Views: 4234
Life feels positive when you experience happiness. Happiness is one of many ingredients that make a positive life positive. However, it takes many more ingredients to create the positive life you want.
When you are productive, you feel positive. You feel balanced and connected to the big ... Views: 4189
Excited mattress pads can be electric safeguards put towards the bottom part of the mattress model utilized to heat up the bed mattress sheets and bed for a nice sleep through the winter season a great number particularly in the course of winter. Some of these is that make up the gallery of ... Views: 4178
What if there were just two choices you could make to insure that next year would be wonderful? There actually are, and these choices are quite simple in concept, yet not easy to do. They are not things you do on the outside, such as exercising your body (which is always a good thing to do!) but ... Views: 4178
Do you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. You won't know how many people are encouraged by ... Views: 4174
Our lives are meant to be bright, noble, and ever ascending. This promise of our True Potential is made good in us by the fulfillment of our possibilities, and not through the interminable struggle of trying to do what is impossible. Most of our sorrows are the offspring of trying to be ... Views: 4170
In this last part of a 4 part series, I will take a look the last 4 steps in the process, and review some case studies of people's experience of using it.
7) The steps on your plan must not contradict any other beliefs or values you have
Imagine the steps you will have to take to achieve ... Views: 4169
Many people believe that they can leave the past behind simply by not thinking about it. The past, the present and the future are all interconnected and one part cannot exist without the others. When we push the past away we begin to stuff our feelings. We become disconnected and fragmented. We ... Views: 4147
In some relationships, unhealthy ones to say the least, one person or the other uses their partner as a punching bag as a way of punishment; punishment for hurting them and making them unhappy. Instead of taking responsibility for their own happiness, they make you suffer. They may criticize ... Views: 4104
Yes, things look bleak. It’s really scary. You don’t know what you’re going to do and you don’t know what to do first. This is hard. It hurts. You’ve taken some losses; you’ve suffered some serious hits. I get it.
You just want things to get better. You’re not a quitter but you just don’t ... Views: 4084
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE - June 2003
Could 2003 be your lucky year - the one in which you fulfill a dream, improve your health, increase prosperity and feel happier?
Absolutely, says bestselling author Wayne Dyer, whose latest book is 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace (Hay ... Views: 4084
What Causes Unhappiness? (And Why This Question is Important)
By
Bill Cottringer
“An unanswerable question: Are good vs. bad and fair vs. unfair dualistic, subjective judgments a human invention just to know one from the other, or do things actually have an innate positive vs. negative flavor ... Views: 4082
Dresses are supposed to adore the actual physique regarding human body, and what will be much better if reach flaunt a good women system. Several assets are there who actually keep adding to about the latest trend of gowns keep coming within the fashion world. Although usc.co.united kingdom ... Views: 4060
MoHow Posted By Joel Simms It’s amazing how some simple, easy, positive actions can improve life. Saying "Thank You" and being grateful are two examples that have enormous power. In fact, they have the power to change your life in the most profound way.
My wife taught me to be grateful ... Views: 4033
Ah, spring!
What a wonderful time of year. April showers, May flowers, cool breezes, singing birds. Everything about Spring encourages one to grow, to reach, to succeed.
It's a great time to get things done... and to have some fun.
My suggestions? Well...
1. Take a holiday
Oh, ... Views: 4029
Self-Fulfillment is a term that has been used by various organismic psychology theories, often in slightly different ways (e.g., Goldstein, Maslow, Rogers). The term was originally introduced by the organismic theorist, Kurt Goldstein, for the motive to realize all of one's potentialities. In ... Views: 4020
Electronic commerce, commonly known as e-commerce and e-comm., is the buying and selling of products or services over electronic system such as internet and other computer networks. E-commerce is commonly used for net banking, online shopping etc...
This paper examines how globalization of ... Views: 4017
Happiness From Within
By Elizabeth Savino
Are you happy? When asked this question, do you stop to ask yourself, “What is happiness anyway”? I wonder how many people even stop to clarify what happiness means to them or what can be done to improve the present level of happiness that exists in ... Views: 4003
"We are responsible for everything in our lives, including how the chemistry in our bodies works or doesn't work." Wayne Dyer's words hit me like a bolt of lightening as I listened to his taped book, You'll See It When You Believe It.
Throughout the years, I had suffered tremendously with bouts ... Views: 3999
Happiness has many levels. It begins with feeling good about yourself; feeling positive expectation as you explore the possibilities which life has to offer you for your personal growth and expansion. It is about experiencing new and meaningful realities that make you feel good about who you ... Views: 3997
Our feelings are an incredible instant feedback system regarding what is good for us and what is bad for us.
For example, our physically painful feelings let us know that something needs attending to regarding our physical body. If you put your hand on a hot stove, the burning feeling ... Views: 3982
Amanda and Ron had been married for six years and had two small children. I had counseled them during some difficult times in their marriage, but had not heard from them for a while. Then Amanda scheduled an emergency phone session with me. She was very upset.
“I just found out that Ron’s been ... Views: 3973
You’re about to set forth on your dream luxury travel vacation. After months of planning, days of packing, and hours in the air, your arrival is the start of some highly anticipated fun. But it can also be the hardest part of a trip. Chances are you’ll be tired, jet lagged or both. ... Views: 3951
Does your inner critic work overtime during the holiday season? Explore the warning signs below to discover if you’re experiencing an Inner Critic Holiday Attack.
CONCERN ABOUT FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS
How will I handle difficult conversations?
What do I do when my family ... Views: 3926
Sadness is the body’s way of telling you how much it misses being happy. Relationships end, jobs are lost, people die, welcome to the game of life. Sadness is a natural reaction to a loss of some kind. Every person on the planet has situations that can bring on sadness. It can be loneliness, ... Views: 3917
We can pay ourselves large doses of anxiety if we expect to suffer a failure-especially if we believe that this failure will transform ourselves into a miserable person only worthy of both the scorn and derision of others, not to forget our own contempt.
While we can always learn to muck ... Views: 3910
The work environment can greatly affect the happiness of its employees – to such an extent that you can now hire an office environment consultant to see how the workplace can be improved to increase happiness. The workplace is, after all, where we spend most of our lives. Coming into a small ... Views: 3900
When you choose happiness you have more energy and you feel better about yourself and the people that you spend time with and life just flows. You may think that you do not have anything to be happy about but this is not true. Happiness is a moment by moment choice and when you make it you ... Views: 3897
Usually the 21st birthday party is usually going to be really crazy normally a result of the drinking that is involved and also the special event vibe. A funny not to mention terrific 21st birthday party is likely to make every single guest that was in your party to remember it as the best 21st ... Views: 3873
HOW THE INNER CRITIC DEPLETES YOUR PARENTING SKILLS
Which of these sound familiar?
No matter how much Maria does for her child, she never feels like she does enough, “No matter how hard I try, I’ll never be the parent I want to be.”
Bob constantly ... Views: 3842
“Stress is damaging to your health, so take care of yourself,” is very sound advice, but what exactly does that mean and how exactly do you take care of yourself and lessen stress? Experiencing optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health includes the good fortune of having healthy and ... Views: 3835
Many people are often stalled in their attempts to learn and grow because of something called the Inner Critic, that judgmental voice from within that extinguishes courage and creativity.
You want to make a career move, but your Inner Critic denigrates your abilities. You want to approach ... Views: 3833
In a nutshell... YES!
I’ve given a lot of thought recently to the power of ‘resolutions’ – to that basic human instinct that continually drives us to improve ourselves and to expand our horizons.
Perhaps you’re reading this now and resolving to finally conquer your anxiety?
The ... Views: 3828