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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- ***Loving Yourself First - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line."--Lucile Ball, 1911-1989, Comedienne and ActressLucile Ball was a very smart woman!Do you believe that if you put others first, they will love and value you and you will feel ...
Views: 10654(18 votes) - Emotions: Why Do Some People Hide Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that women show how they feel and men keep their feelings to themselves. And this is surely going to apply to some men and women, but not all of them. It is simply a generalisation and one that allows people to navigate their world more easily. One reason why it is this way ...
Views: 10613 - Hypnopaedia: Does Sleep Programming Really Work? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michael LeeHypnopaedia is a study that deals with sleep learning or sleep programming. Although not exactly a new concept, it is only now that the idea is being given a lot of attention and curiosity. More and more people are looking to hypnopaedia to help them overcome obstacles and improve certain ...
Views: 10467 - How To Convince Someone To Do Something: 5 Tips To Persuade Anyone - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are various ways on how to convince someone to do something. I’m not talking about anything like bullying or blackmailing. Physical coercion is far too messy for me and blackmailing is just plain dirty, isn’t it? If you want to know how to convince someone to do something, then read on ...
Views: 10381 - I Hate You!-- How To Let Go Of Animosity Towards Others And Be Happier With Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Heather TaskovicsHow often have we come across people in our lives who have, in our minds, done something so terrible to us that we feel the utmost loathing and hatred towards them? Unfortunately, we all can admit to this on more than one occasion. When we are faced with situations such as these, we basically ...
Views: 10344(2 votes) - Healing Emotional Dependency - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Margaret PaulYou are emotionally dependent when your happiness, sense of safety, and sense of worth are dependent upon others' love, attention, and approval.When you were growing up, perhaps you heard statements like: "What will the neighbors think?" "What will__(so and so)__think if you do ...
Views: 10266(6 votes) - True Communication With True Colors - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Mary Miscisin"I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Have you ever tried to communicate something and it just didn't come out right? Or perhaps you thought it came out right but the other person took it wrong? Why is ...
Views: 10145(1 vote) - 6 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Donald Trump - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimWho wouldn't want a life lesson from Donald Trump? One of the world's most successful -- and popular billionaires. He owns some of the U.S.A.'s most prime real estate and is best known for his NBC television show The Apprentice. The words "You're fired!" are permanently tied to Mr. Trump for so ...
Views: 10051(1 vote) - How To Control People: 3 Mind Control Techniques To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Michael LeeKnowing how to control people gives you a huge advantage. It allows you to win over arguments, avoid confrontations and advance your career. Of course, we're not talking about blackmailing your officemates or even your boss. There are ways to go about this using ethical mind control techniques. ...
Views: 9934(1 vote) - 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: 9868(2 votes) - How To Pass The Mensa Test - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Lisa LongportThroughout your life, you have always been considered intellectually gifted. Childhood games against your peers were ridiculously easy to win. Adults were always startled by your facile grasp of complicated ideas. In matters of the mind, you were always considered superior. Now, as you ...
Views: 9775 - Success Enablers and Blockers - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyResearch by leading universities in the field of cognitive and behavioral science proves the existence of so called “automatic thoughts”, i.e. thoughts that come to mind involuntarily and effortlessly as an automatic response to certain stimuli. These are the thoughts that ultimately determine ...
Views: 9574 - How To Deal With Rumors: 5 Helpful Tips To Deal With Rumors - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Michael LeeIn this article, you will learn how to deal with rumors before any damage takes place. Rumors are not always nasty, but they can be especially malicious when the person who started them has something against you. Unfortunately, you can’t just put a stop on nasty rumors just by telling one ...
Views: 9540 - ***Can't Say "No" to People? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat are you afraid of if you say "No" to people? Here are some of the things my clients have told me regarding their fear of saying no: "I'm afraid of hurting their feelings. Then they will get angry at me and I will feel like a bad person." "I'm afraid of ending ...
Views: 9510(2 votes) - What Is Emotional Dependency? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you emotionally dependent? You might want to go through this checklist.__I cannot feel lovable and worthy without another's approval. __I need a lot of attention from certain people to feel that I am okay. __I don't trust my own feelings. I need others' to validate my feelings. __I am afraid ...
Views: 9323(7 votes) - Use Positive Reinforcement To Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealIf you want to improve your performance at something, or if you want to create new good habits, one very successful technique is the use of positive reinforcement. The following story will illustrate how one of my coworkers used positive reinforcement to create new successful behavior. When ...
Views: 9263 - Fed Up With Your Job? 5 Signs That Say It's Time to Quit - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Job stability seems a rare promise these days. Downsizing and resizing companies continues to be a predominant sign of our economically-challenged times, and there is plenty of worry about the axe falling when you least expect it. However, on the other side of the coin, you may be hanging onto ...
Views: 9197(1 vote) - Personal Development: Familiarity Breeds Contempt - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Willie HortonFamiliarity breeds contempt – so the old saying goes – and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up. Many years research has proved that the normal mind performs its routine tasks in a mindless manner, without paying what is being done any attention at all. This ...
Views: 9194(2 votes) - Reactive Behaviour: What Causes Reactive Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWe all have our own style of behaviour and this can change when one is around different people and based on how one feels. As one grows and changes as person; this can also lead to ones behaviour altering. And there will be times when ones behaviour is a response to situations and other times ...
Views: 9185 - How To Be Centered and Grounded - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSometimes in life things can feel out of control, like we are being pulled in many different directions. When things feel this way, we too can become that way inside. Our emotions and thoughts scatter, rising and falling with the events in our lives. It can be hard to stay grounded, to be ...
Views: 9116(1 vote) - Mind Control Methods: 3 Simple Techniques To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are many mind control methods out there that you can use for your own personal gain and advancement. However, most of them are a little too tricky or even creepy for any regular person to attempt. I know this because I've looked; and well, I don't always like what I see. What we need ...
Views: 9099 - Mother, Most Important Person In My World - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Carol RigbyMy first Day on earth, totally at the mercy of my mother, a beautiful person who loved and nurtured me. Everything I needed to develop my body and mind, she has provided. Now the cord is cut and I already feel a sense of freedom and adventure, an enthusiasm and anticipation for life. ...
Views: 9074(1 vote) - 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: 9067 - Using All Promotion Opportunities Instagram Gives You - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Abdul KarimNowadays, we live in a time when social media platforms are becoming the main sources of information and news regarding people we know or look up to. And as the number of followers grows each day, Instagram is slowly but surely climbing to the top. What does this mean for you? It’s quite ...
Views: 8933 - Celebrities: Are Celebrities Good Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is part of human nature to look to others for guidance in how to behave and what is right or wrong for instance. And this is not good or bad; it is just how things are. What can turn it into something dysfunctional and unhealthy is when someone copy’s behaviours and ways of being that are ...
Views: 8864 - Drama: Why Are Some People Addicted To Drama? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word 'Drama' is commonly heard and used in today's world. This could be to describe something on TV or in a film. It can also describe what is going on in one's life or the life of another person. Dictionary Meaning And on the dictionary.com website drama is described as: 1. a ...
Views: 8856 - Understanding Your Personality Type: Dominant, Demanding, Determined Doer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christina WileyAre you aggressive, assertive good at solving problems and like to be in control? If so, your personality type is likely that of the Determined Doer. The dominant personality type is persistent and focused on goals. If you fall into this category, you are good at making decisions and following ...
Views: 8823 - NLP Pacing And Leading Techniques Anyone Can Easily Do - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Michael LeeNLP pacing and leading is a strategy often used to take control of situations. It's quite revolutionary actually. When used correctly, you'll be able to diffuse arguments, win over people and generally avoid trouble. Read on to learn more... NLP Pacing and Leading Technique # 1: Mirroring ...
Views: 8691 - Success: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Being Successful? - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people are asked what they want in life they will often say success. And while this can be the case, it doesn’t mean that everyone has the same meaning of what that actually means. There are going to be other people who are already successful and they are probably going to say that they ...
Views: 8662 - ***How to Say "No" Effectively - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Jennifer HowardEver found yourself really wanting to say “No” but saying “Yes” instead? For some of us saying "No" can be difficult. However, learning how to effectively say "No" in an assertive manner rather than not at all or in an aggressive style is an important skill that is freeing and empowering. ...
Views: 8493(5 votes) - Psychological Reveral: The Root of Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Michael LawrienceWhen we want to improve our lives we set an intention of what we would like and then we look for results. We may have visualized the result and taken some actions. Why do our intentions fall short of our desired results? Maybe it’s a little thing called “counter intention.” Counter ...
Views: 8389(4 votes) - Provoked to React? How to Deal With Negative Provocation in Yourself and Others - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Paul Hannig"Provocative" can mean many different things to different people. What I'm going to address in this article are those people who use negative provocation as a neurotic defense against their own feelings of rejection and alienation. Let me start by saying that both of my parents were somewhat ...
Views: 8357 - Why Should You Add New Words to Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealThere are a lot of good reasons why we should try to improve our vocabulary. When we have a good vocabulary, we not only sound smarter, but we are smarter. We can learn more things. We can understand deeper concepts and learn the connections between various bits of knowledge that we already ...
Views: 8349(7 votes) - *** What is Personal Development? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jennifer HowardPersonal development is all about being willing to change. This willingness to be curious and grow, allows us to reach more possibilities. Personal development is an over arching term that includes many different approaches to self-improvement. BE VERY TRUTHFUL WITH YOURSELF Personal ...
Views: 8332(8 votes) - 35 Questions to Check Your Commitment to Success in Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Billy ArcementI believe questions are the gateway to learning. I often use them during my training sessions to challenge audience members to think a bit more deeply about a point I’ve made. In my first book, Searching For Success, I posed lots of questions for my readers to ponder. One such group of questions ...
Views: 8212(1 vote) - How To Clear Your Mind Of Negative Thoughts In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Michael LeeIf you're spending too much time worrying and obsessing, and thinking of how to clear your mind of negative thoughts, this article can help solve your problem. We all have felt a little down and critical of ourselves at certain times in our lives; that’s normal. But sometimes - without us ...
Views: 8191 - 6 Steps To Think And Grow Rich - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Lorraine RoachMany ask how does thinking about getting rich make it happen? You can kick start your journey to real riches in a financial and personal way by following a formula or recipe for success. Here is the most significant fact.The subconscious mind takes any orders given to it in a spirit of ...
Views: 8119 - The 5 W's of Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Terrence MeltzThe 5 W’s and an H of Life When I was in grade 3, I learned a technique of journalistic writing using the 5W’s + H. Asking “WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN and HOW” was a formula we used to map out all of the details to get a complete story. By asking each of those questions we were able to ...
Views: 8107(4 votes) - How To Get Someone To Talk To You In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to get someone to talk to you, look no more. Or at least, read this article and try to see if some of these tips are applicable to you and the circumstances you are in. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from a bit of self-reflection. Contrary to what ...
Views: 7980 - Place A Cosmic Order: How To Order The Universe To Fulfill Your Desires - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Michael LeeDo you know how to place a cosmic order? Do you even have an inkling of what it's all about? If you're not sure of the answer to these questions, then this article is going to be your gateway to unimaginable success and happiness. Be ready because some, if not all, of your beliefs about life ...
Views: 7960 - Personal Presence: Why Some Women Have it and Some Don't - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverThere are women who are noticed by many every time they walk into a room. They have an air of authenticity and confidence about them that is attractive. Others who frequently comment, "No one remembers I was even there." One has ‘presence’. One does not. Strong personal presence is ...
Views: 7952(2 votes) - Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunLook around where you work and see how different people live in different periods of time. They are living in the Past Now, Current Now or Future Now. Being around people living in the Past Now can be depressing. These individuals believe something great happened in the past, but nothing will ...
Views: 7940(7 votes) - ***How To Say "No" Effectively Part - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Jennifer HowardWe were talking about the importance of learning to say “No” effectively in part one. But now how do you go about it? I enjoy helping my clients with their limits and boundaries involving their bosses, parents, children, husbands/wives or other people or situations. Often I start with what ...
Views: 7905(5 votes) - 3 Law of Attraction Exercises To Manifest Your Dreams In No Time Flat - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to practice your ability to turn thoughts into reality, then a couple of law of attraction exercises are just what you need. By engaging in these activities, you're conditioning your mind to manifest your dreams in life. Read on to find out more about these exercises. Law Of ...
Views: 7893 - Personal Growth Exercises: 3 Fun Exercises To Boost Your Self-Image And Peace Of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael LeePersonal growth exercises are a great way to usher ourselves into a healthy and happy life. They help us see where we are right now, how far we’ve come along and where else we can improve ourselves. The great thing about personal growth exercises is that they’re usually very easy to do. Read ...
Views: 7880 - How To Deal With Bad Neighbors: 3 Types Of Bad Neighbors And How To Conquer Them - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Michael LeeIn a perfect world, you can have a good job, a great family, and perfect neighbors. Unfortunately, you can’t always get three out of three. However, with a little lesson in persuasion and assertiveness, you can at least deal with one of the three constants in your life. In this article, I will ...
Views: 7798(2 votes) - Warning Signs Of Manipulative Behavior: 3 Types Of Manipulation And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Michael LeeOnce in a while, we come across people who use manipulation to get what they want. These people can be our teachers, our friends and even someone whom we are in a relationship with. As much as we would want to avoid these people, we can’t. However, there are warning signs of manipulative ...
Views: 7773 - Powerful Ways to Develop Positive Emotions to Have High Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePeople with high self-confidence naturally have optimistic and joyful emotions as well as the knowledge that they can change their emotions from negative to positive. You can’t be down in the dumps and have high self-confidence at the same time. The two don’t mix. Emotions are a normal part ...
Views: 7697 - ***Learn to Speak Distinctly -- The Best Tip for Those Who Mumble - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMany times people are not being heard because they speak too softly. There is another group, however, who are not being heard because they are not speaking distinctly and clearly. They are known as the mumblers. If you are being asked to repeat yourself because your words are not being ...
Views: 7694 - Seeing The Good In People: 3 Ways To See Their Positive Side - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Michael LeeSeeing the good in people doesn't mean that you have to play dumb. It simply means that you believe every person has some redeeming quality. For example, your landlady might be kind of a pain but that doesn't mean that's just who she is. To her grandkids, she might be the best grandma in the ...
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