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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Create Their Own Shrine? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go into a populated area in the west and to ask a number of people if they are religious, they may find that a common theme begins to appear. This could be a time when they will that see that not many people believe in or worship a god or a number of gods. A Strange Reaction ...
Views: 1166 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Voyeurism? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, someone no longer needs to get in touch with their friends in order to find out what they have been doing. The only thing they need to do is to go online and to use a social media site. During this time, they could get an in depth understanding of how their friends have been ...
Views: 1166 - Free Speech: Why Is The United Kingdom Banning Free Speech? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAs time goes by, it is becoming increasingly difficult for someone to speak their mind in the United Kingdom. Free speech – the ability for someone to share their views – is gradually been curtailed. As a result of this, certain things are now being called ‘hate speech’. But even though free ...
Views: 1165 - Risk Aversion and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulI’m standing on the edge of my life, as if on the shores of a cold but beautiful lake. I want to dive in but I’m scared, only the fear doesn’t sound like fear as much as doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, and ambivalence. What if I make a mistake? What if the water is too cold and I can’t breathe? ...
Views: 1165 - Critical Thinking: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Their Health? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there are people out there who don’t give a damn about what goes into their body as long as it fills them up. On the other hand, there are people out there who are very careful when it comes to what they put in their body. When someone can relate to the former, they might find ...
Views: 1164 - How Do You Want To Live Your Life Now? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Kare AndersonTo support you on your path towards greater mental toughness, former Navy Seal and Rhodes Scholar and author of Resilience, Eric Greitens shared this with me: “If I sat down in your living room and placed a giant bag of jigsaw puzzle pieces on a table in front of you and asked you to put all of ...
Views: 1164 - Purpose: How Can Someone Find Their Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who feel as though they are on track in life, and there are others who don’t. As a result of this, it could be said that not everyone is going to experience life in the same way. When one feels as though they are doing the right thing, it is likely to be a lot easier for ...
Views: 1164 - Free Speech: Is Being Offended A Great Way To Control People? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the western world, offending someone is often seen as being as bad, if not worse, than actually causing harm. When someone has this view, words are going to be seen as another form of violence. It will then be necessary to punish a person who has said something that is ‘offensive’, and ...
Views: 1162 - “I Developed Another False-Self!” - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter I had met a woman who gave readings and did a number of other things, in 2003, I wanted to know more. So, after I had been away for a number weeks, I went to see this woman again. When we got together, my mother and sister would often come along, too, and this was a time when this ...
Views: 1162 - Two Healing Words - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulLast week, I had the blessed opportunity of having a closure session in person with a beautiful woman with whom I’ve worked for almost six years. As we sat face-t0-face (as opposed to screen-to-screen) and the session’s minutes clicked toward the end of our hour together, I told her that I ...
Views: 1161 - Boundaries: Does Someone Lack Boundaries When They Don't Let Other People Speak? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to have a conversion with a friend or a family member, for instance, there will be what they say and what the other person says. What this comes down to is that one will talk and they will listen. Two Parts This doesn’t mean that they will speak for a certain amount of time ...
Views: 1160 - Career Advice and Assertiveness Tips: Know What to Ask For - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Elizabeth FreedmanWe’ve been told to be assertive, and ask for what we want – but do we cross the line when it comes to our careers? As a former fundraiser, I was taught to ask for the money – we can’t expect people to read our minds or to hand over their checkbooks. And, I’ve seen enough ‘Oprah’ by now to know ...
Views: 1159 - Femininity: How Can A Woman Be More Feminine? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman was to find that she has the tendency to attract men who are not very masculine and/or if she is tired of trying to make everything happen through force, she may look into what she can do to embrace more of her feminine aspect. Still, having a strong masculine element may have allowed ...
Views: 1159 - Obligations That Drain Us - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillObligations are an expected part of life. We take them on when we feel responsible and caring. However, obligations can drain us of our purpose and energy. They can pile up on us and drag us down. An obligation is an unwelcome chore and a drain when we do anything that is not right for us in ...
Views: 1158 - Am I the Only One Struggling with Anxiety? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Sheryl PaulPeople often ask me why they’re struggling with relationship anxiety or social anxiety or any other kind of anxiety when other people seem to glide through life more effortlessly. The subtext embedded in the question is, “Is there something wrong with me?” or “Why am I being singled out or ...
Views: 1157 - Critical Thinking: Are Women Portrayed As Victims In The Western World? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough it would be easy to believe that the mainstream media exists to tell people what is actually taking place in the world, this is rarely what happens. Instead, this source of information has their own narrative that they impose upon others Now, this is not to say that there is only ...
Views: 1157 - Introductions Please - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyIntroductions Please I would like to introduce you to an amazing person. This person is a wonderful human being and is full of love, intelligence and strength. The extent of their worth is unimaginable. The possibilities of what this person can do are endless. To look within them is to see ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - “I Feel Invisible!” - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the article titled ‘I Am The Centre Of The Universe!’, I primarily went into what can happen to someone if they were violated and made to feel insignificant as a child. Towards the end, I briefly touched upon another consequence of being treated in this way. To summarise; when someone was ...
Views: 1157 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some Men Say That All Men Are Bad? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone hasn’t been living under a rock for a number of months, they are likely to be only too aware of what has been taking place in Hollywood. After a producer was accused of harassment and rape, a number of other men were accused of the same thing. What is interesting about all this ...
Views: 1156 - The Difference Between Empathy And Sympathy. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Ronny PrasadDo you know the meaning of Empathy? How about the meaning of Sympathy? Quite often Empathy and Sympathy are confused, or taken to have the same meaning. Let’s discuss in detail what each word means. More importantly, we will explore how each word and its meaning can help you in ...
Views: 1156 - 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 ...
Views: 1156 - True-Self: Why Do Some People Find Their True-Self When They Get Older? - by Submitted on May 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some peoples early years were a time when they were given the support that they needed to develop into a well-adjusted adult, there are others that don’t have the same experience. This could mean that they were supported from time to time, or it may have been something that rarely, if ...
Views: 1156 - Fear: Are Some People Addicted To Fear? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperJust as there are some people who experience fear from time to time, there are also some people who experience it on a regular basis. Due to this, their experience on this earth is likely to be radically different. One way of looking at this would be to say that when it comes to the former, ...
Views: 1156 - Emotional Expression: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Stop Someone From Expressing How They Feel? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to explain something to another person, there are a number of ways for them to do so. It could be said that the most important thing will be for them to use words, as this will allow them to be understood. In addition to this, they can use their body and their emotions. ...
Views: 1155 - Just a Bit Controlling - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Vickie GriffithAre you in control? Want to be in control? Have a need to be in control? Bet you are rarely, if ever, in control. It is a myth that we are in control of anything except for one aspect of our lives, and it is the only component of our lives of which we are in control. You will experience ...
Views: 1155 - Social Media: Are Some People More Concerned With Looking Good Than Doing Good? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, if someone wanted to be seen as a good person, they would have had to behave in a certain way. This is down to the fact that their behaviour would have been what defined them. As a result of this, it wouldn’t have been enough for them to say the right things; they wouldn’t have ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Your Boss is Human - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Margaret MeloniThis just in, you report to a human being! Whether or not she lets you see her human side or not, she has pressures, stresses, fears, and insecurities just like you do. So don’t think for a minute that just because someone has a director or a vice-president in their title that they have no ...
Views: 1155 - The Media: Does The Media Realise That Most People Don't Think For Themselves? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the mainstream media, there are a lot of people who believe that its sole purpose is to inform people about what is taking place in the world. Through having this outlook, one will be only too happy to accept just about everything they hear. Now, if the media did exist to ...
Views: 1154 - Ultimate Creativity: Living Your Values - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Paul KiewietI was on the floor. My knees gave out. My life had collapsed. I came home from Hong Kong to an empty, dark house. My life had become empty and dark at that moment when I turned on the lights, but the emptiness remained. The bedroom was eerily empty. Nothing on the dresser. I pulled a ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Take It Personally When People Criticise Their Work? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that the only way that one can avoid being criticised is if they don’t do anything. When this happens, one will be in the shadows, so to speak, and it will be normal for people to overlook them. Black and White However, even though this can sound accurate, it could be ...
Views: 1153 - Receiving: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Feminine Nature Is They Are Unable To Receive? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings have the need to receive on one side and the need to give on the other. When it comes to their ability to receive, this is something that relates to their feminine nature; whereas when it comes to their need to give, this relates to their masculine nature. ...
Views: 1152 - The Media: Why Is The Mainstream Media Biased When It Comes To Presidential Candidates? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when the media has a number of things that they focus on, and then there are others when this is not going to be the case. Instead, they can have one area that will take centre stage, so to speak. Now, this is not to say that a paper or a news channel, for instance, will ...
Views: 1152 - Success: Is It Harder For Someone To Achieve Something When They Are Only Doing It To Please Others? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone wants to achieve something, they can take action and more towards their goal. But if they don’t do this, it can mean that they will end up looking for information on how they can move forward. As to whether one does the former or the latter can all depend on what it is that they ...
Views: 1151 - Why Compassion Is The Essential Entrepreneurial Skill - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Pete SapperMost people exist from a two-sided paradigm of "giving" and "taking". And that's okay - it's how most of us have been programmed to operate. Unfortunately, that old paradigm has left most of us bankrupt in terms of abundance in our lives. It's a scarcity-based paradigm that gets us to "feel ...
Views: 1151 - Child Abuse: How Can Someone Be Compassionate Towards The People Who Abused Them? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was treated badly during the beginning of their life, by the very people who were supposed to love and protect them, the last thing on their mind can be to show them compassion. In fact, what they could think about is how they would like to get revenge for what was done to them. ...
Views: 1149 - Inner Child: Your Inner Child Can Heal You - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the ways that someone can change their behaviour, what is taking place within them, and their relationships, is to heal their inner child. Or to be more precise; to heal the inner children that are within them. What this comes down to is that although many, many years may have passed ...
Views: 1149 - Managing Anger: Techniques On How To Control Your Temper And Be Anger-Proof In 10 Ways - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Iona KristinaWhen you are not able to control your anger, it controls you. It can get destructive both for you and for others. A little bit of self-awareness and deliberate attention will go a long way. Because as you give in to anger, you are giving away your true strength. In this article, I will ...
Views: 1149 - News: Is It Important For Someone To Limit Their Exposure To The News When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that it is easier than ever before for people to stay up to date with what is taking place in the world. This is partly because they no longer need to go and buy a paper or to turn on a TV, for instance. A Device As long as they have a Smartphone or something similar, ...
Views: 1149 - “There Is A Reason Why We Project Our Issues Onto Others!” - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of years, I thought that the reason we projected our inner world/issues onto others was due to a lack of awareness; therefore, this wouldn’t take place if someone was self-aware. This was something that I was fairly convinced of. I think I even wrote a number of articles where I ...
Views: 1149 - Anger: Can Someone End Up With Anger Problems If They Don't Feel Safe Enough To Fulfil Their Needs? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of emotional problems that are fairly common in today’s world, and it is hard to say for certain how common they are. Even so, this is not to say that each problem will receive the same amount of sympathy. For example, if someone suffers from depression, they may find ...
Views: 1148 - Critical Thinking: Why Are The People Who Talk About Tolerance Often The Most Intolerant? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, a lot has been said about how important it is to be tolerant. This is something that someone is likely to have heard if they follow the mainstream media or listen to what politicians have to say, for instance. It is as though tolerance is the ultimate western value - ...
Views: 1148 - Presidential Election: Was It A Shock For Donald Trump To Win The Election? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperA number of days have passed since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but this doesn’t mean that everyone has come to terms with what has taken place. There are plenty of people who can’t get their head around what has happened. Two Sides This is something that can relate to the ...
Views: 1148 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Feel Worthless When They Lose Their Looks? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what the modern day world values, beauty and youth may come to mind. And even if other things cross their mind, it will be only too clear how important these things are. One Step Further While it has been this way for quite some time, it could be said that this ...
Views: 1148 - You Were Sent Here For A Reason! - by Submitted on May 06, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperYesterday a friend of mine called Ian Baillie gave a talk nearby, and this was about “Surviving and Thriving on Post-2012 Earth”. Along with this, he also went into a number of people who he knew and the lives that they had had in the past. I already knew a lot about what he said as we ...
Views: 1148 - “This Guy Knew How To Listen!” - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn November 2017, I had the opportunity to meet someone called, Geoff Hudson-Searle, who was an author and the managing director of a company that helps businesses to succeed. Our paths crossed after I sent him a message on a social media site and he suggested that we meet for a coffee. I ...
Views: 1148 - "I Am The Centre Of The Universe!” - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was out walking the other day, I was thinking about what can happen in someone’s adult years if they were violated and made to feel insignificant during their early years. What came to mind first was the kind of person who acts as though they are the centre of the universe. Through ...
Views: 1147 - Are You Playing A Role In Life? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperSince I did the Hoffman process introduction day, I have been thinking about the roles that I used to play as a child. The reason for this is that this one was one of the things that we looked into. I came to see that I was often the peacemaker, the helper, the responsible one, and the ...
Views: 1147 - Critical Thinking: Does Focusing On Racism And Sexism Lead To More Racism And Sexism? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone pays attention to the mainstream media, they are likely to have read stories about racism and sexism. And the amount of stories that they have come across can all depend on the news sources that they pay attention to. The reason for this is that there are certain publications that ...
Views: 1147 - Offended: Does Someone's Life Lack Meaning If They Are Always Offended? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOne way of looking at today’s world would be to say that it is the age of being offended, and this is due to how a lot of people behave. While there are some people who are offended from time to time, there are others who are offended practically all the time. When it comes to the former, it ...
Views: 1147 - Social Media: Can Social Media Stop People From Having The Ability To Delay Gratification? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is instant gratification and, on the other hand, there is delayed gratification. When it comes to the former, one way of looking at it would be to say that this is something that comes from the child part of them. The reason for this is what when one was younger, they ...
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