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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Relationships: Can Being Tolerant Cause Someone To Be Abused? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a position where they want to start a new relationship, they could have a clear idea about what they are looking for. In fact, they could say that they want someone who is perfect. Short-Lived One might believe that it is only a matter of time before they will meet someone ...
Views: 1277 - Destabilizing for Stability - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Yvette BethelDestabilizing for stability may sound counter-intuitive but the status quo is being challenged around the world. Donald Trump won the US presidential election; Brexit shook up the European Union; and the Russians allegedly hacked multiple international elections. Each country is at a ...
Views: 1530 - Offended: Can Being Sensitive Set Someone Up To Be Offended By Just About Everything? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn the one hand, there are people who are rarely, if ever, offended, and on the other, there are people who are offended by just about everything. This is something that is going to have a big effect on how they experience life. One Side When one can relate to the former, it is going to ...
Views: 1034 - Discrimination: Is Discrimination Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to hear about someone who is being treated unfairly, they could end up feeling angry about what is taking place. This could relate to someone who, because of their gender, was turned down from a job. Alternatively, this person may have read the job description and found out that ...
Views: 1261 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Cause Them To Close Their Heart? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that while there are people who are in touch with how they feel, there are those who are not. As a result of this, there is going to be a big difference when it comes to how they experience life. A Whole Human Being When one is in touch with how they feel, it is likely ...
Views: 1015 - Critical Thinking: Is It Normal For Children To Have Gender Identity Issues? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about children who have gender identity issues. It doesn’t end there though, as a lot of exposure has been given to adults who are also going through the same experience. Confusion If one has heard a lot about this, they could wonder what is going on, ...
Views: 1296 - Emotionally Sensitive Body: Do Some People Have An Emotionally Sensitive Body? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they spend a lot of time feeling drained, they might end up looking into what they eat. Along with this, they could take the time to see if they are getting enough sleep. The Logical Approach One way of looking at this would be to say that this is the kind ...
Views: 1259 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Feel Inadequate Around People Who Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one spends time around the people in their life, they may find that they generally feel good about themselves. And through feeling this way when they are around them, it is likely to mean that they will feel good when their time together comes to an end. Another Outcome Yet, if this ...
Views: 1086 - Total Eclipse of the Sun Alert: Any Illusion of Control Is Going, Going, Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2017 from joan pancoe“When a cat falls out of a tree, it lets go of itself, becomes completely relaxed, and lands lightly on the ground. If the cat made up its mind that it didn’t want to fall, it would become tense and rigid and would just be a bag of broken bones upon landing. In the same way, it is the ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - Critical Thinking: Do Some People See The President/Prime Minister As Some Kind Of Parental Figure? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperBefore an election takes place, each candidate will do what they can to get people to vote for them; with their intention being to be the next president/prime minster. This is not to say that every candidate has a chance though, as it is not going to be this black and white. The ...
Views: 1141 - 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: 1152 - Social Media: Is A Tragedy Another Way For Someone To Gain Attention Online? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something bad takes place in today’s world, it might not be long until millions of people know about it. This is because something can be shared on a social media site, and within a matter of minutes, it can be seen by people from all over the world. In the past, people would have had ...
Views: 1018 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some White People Hate Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one pays attention to the mainstream media and/or spends time on different social media sites, they may have come across at least one white person who blames their entire race for all the problems in the world. It is then going to be clear that they are ashamed of the colour of their own skin ...
Views: 1537 - Grow By Making Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Yvette BethelThere is a whole spectrum of possibilities when it comes to decision making authority. In organizations that value structure and control, policies and procedures form a framework for day-to-day work. Policies, range from very granular, dictating all imaginable actions, others are flexible enough ...
Views: 1482 - Child Abuse: Why Do Abusive Parents Always Talk About How Good Other Children Are? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a parent can offer encouragement and acknowledge what their child is good at, they can also behave in a different manner. Instead, they can criticise their child for what they can’t do and overlook what they can do. A Negative Effect The child is then going to be brought up by ...
Views: 1330 - Boundaries: Can Someone Let Other People Walk Over Them When They Hate Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that will make it easier for one to live a fulfilling life, and having boundaries is one them. It will then be possible for one to be able to stand up for themselves and to be around the right people. Protection One is then not just going to be able to spend ...
Views: 1225 - 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: 1173 - Child Abuse: Can Toxic Shame Stop Someone Who Was Abused As A Child From Getting The Help That They Need? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn an ideal world, perhaps every child would receive the level of care that the need in order to develop into a well adjusted adult. Still, this is not to say that genetics don’t play a part; what it comes down to is that is that it will be a lot easier for someone to develop in the right way ...
Views: 1481 - Victim Mentality: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Victimised By Others? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that that are moments in everyone’s life when things don’t go to plan, or something ‘bad’ happens. This is just part of life and not something that can be changed. A Different Reality However, while there will be plenty of people who will be able to relate to this, ...
Views: 1102 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Walk On Egg Shells When They Are Around Others? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are on alert from time to time, there are others who are more or less always on alert. And even though these people will have a radically different experience on this planet, it doesn’t mean that they won’t come into contact with each other. A Passer-By So ...
Views: 1153 - Relationships: What Can Someone Do When Another Person Projects Their Issues Onto Them? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to walk through a puddle, and another person was standing close by, there is the chance that both of them would get splashed. So even though one won’t have gone out of their way to do this, it would have happened anyway. Part of Life In the same way, what is taking place within ...
Views: 1185 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Always Blame Others For How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side of the spectrum there is total responsibility and, on the other, there is total irresponsibility. And while it might sound as though the ideal will be for one to be on the left side of it, it is not going to be this black and white. Pros and Cons This is then no different to ...
Views: 1405 - True-Self: Can Someone Lose Themselves When They Have The Need To Please Others? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are two worlds: the inner world and the outer world. When it comes to the inner world, it is going to relate to what is taking place within and, when it relates to the outer world, it will relate to what is going on without. A Fine Balance Even so, this doesn’t ...
Views: 1123 - Self-Worth: How Can People Who Are Attractive Act Confident Even Though They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in touch with their inherent value, it is going to be a lot easier for them to act in a confident manner. For one thing, they are not going to feel as though they have anything to hide. The Truth Deep down, they will realise that who they are is enough, and this will allow ...
Views: 1039 - Relationships: Does Someone Have A False Sense Of Importance When They Always Expect Others To Change? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a position where someone else’s behaviour was having a negative effect on them, they could look into why this is taking place. This can then be a time when one will reflect on what is going on externally and what is going on internally. Two Parts What this can show is that ...
Views: 986 - Boundaries: Does The Fear Of Rejection Stop Some People From Saying No? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one can stand their ground, it is going to stop them from having the need to please others. One will have the ability to say yes when they want to do something and no when they don’t. But even though both of these words have a part to play in their life, it doesn’t mean that they both have ...
Views: 1144 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Have To Do What Other People Want In Order To Be Accepted? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that it is part of human nature to want to be accepted, and this is something that human beings need during the beginning of their life. When this takes place, it is likely to be a lot easier for them to function when they are older. Self-Acceptance The reason for this is ...
Views: 1075 - Self-Worth: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Attach Their Value To What They Do? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to observer how the people around them behave, they may find that a lot of them have something in common. What could stand out is how so many people are always doing something. Always On the Go And even if these people were to go on holiday or to take some time off work, it ...
Views: 1096 - 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: 1160 - Expand Your Leadership by Developing Others - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Yvette BethelOne of John Maxwell’s law of leadership is called the Law of the Lid. According to Maxwell, “Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness.” In other words, the leader cannot surpass his or her own ability to lead. By extension, the skills of persons reporting to a leader ...
Views: 1306 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Find It Hard To Relax When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to have a very busy life, and this can stop them from being able to just be. During the week, there is likely be the amount of time that they are at work each day and, once they get home, they may have other things to do. Another Job This ...
Views: 1152 - Terrorism: Why Are People Told Not To Get Angry When It Comes To Terrorism? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, terrorist attacks have become a regular occurrence in the west. But while the majority of people who live in this part of the world are going to remember what it was like before, there are going to be others who will have been brought up in an country where this was a normal ...
Views: 1031 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Act Like A Victim When They Have Done Something Wrong? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are going to be moments in everyone’s life when they do something wrong. When this takes place, one could see if there is anything they can do to put it right. The Next Step If it becomes clear that they can do something about what has taken place, they might ...
Views: 1631 - Victim Mentality: Do Some People Only Feel Loved When They Act Like A Victim? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to someone’s self-image, there is the chance that it is having a positive effect on their life. How they see themselves is then going to allow them to feel good about themselves and to fulfil their needs. Two Parts What this shows is how much of an effect one’s view of ...
Views: 1073 - WORDS ARE WICKED - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from William CottringerWORDS ARE WICKED By Bill Cottringer “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends,” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. For over 50-years now, I have worked in criminal justice as a law enforcement officer, prison warden and a security manager, and ...
Views: 1478 - Social Media: Does Social Media Create Division? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that have been said about social media, and what is often said is that it connects people. This is something that can’t be denied; it no longer matters where someone is in the world, as they will still be able to talk to their ‘friends’ and family. All ...
Views: 1095 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Only Feel Good When They Are Receiving Positive Feedback From Others? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that it is not difficult for someone to receive positive feedback from others. This is largely due to the fact that this is something that can take place by using social media. It’s Easy The only thing that one will need to have is some kind of device, ...
Views: 1130 - Migrant Crisis: Do Some Celebrities Lack Empathy When They Talk About The Migrant Crisis? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt seems that not a day goes by without a celebrity sharing their views on something that is not related to their profession. And like everyone else on this planet, it could be said that they are entitled to their own opinion. The Truth However, when a celebrity says something it can have ...
Views: 1251 - Politics: Does Someone Need To Have A Short-Term Memory In Order to Vote For A Certain Party/Politician? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of countries around the world that have a general election every few years; that is, of course, unless a snap election takes place. When an election take place, the general public will have the chance to vote for part that they believe will lead the country in the right ...
Views: 1149 - Emotional Awareness: If Someone Feels Offended Does It Prove That Another Person Has Done Something Wrong? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one reads the paper on a regular basis and/or spends time on social media, they may have heard about people who have been offended by something. Now, one may see that there are times when this is valid, and times when it isn’t. Part of Life However, if one was to take a step back from ...
Views: 1240 - How to Emotionally Recover From Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Jessica McMohenIf you owned a failed business, accumulated more debt than you could handle, or suffered some sudden expenditure, you may have had to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy has a number of logistical side effects, including crashing your credit score for up to 10 years, but some of the worst effects ...
Views: 1814 - Anxiety: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to suffer from anxiety, and this could be something that stops them from being able to function. As a result of this, it is not going to be possible for them to just let go of how they feel and to live their life. Nevertheless, even if this is ...
Views: 1462 - Terrorism: What Do Some Western Countries Have In Common With Child Abuse? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is taking place in the Middle East, what is clear is that a lot of people are suffering. The only thing that someone needs to do to realise this is to pick up a paper or to go online, for instance. Carnage During this time, they might see that there are certain areas ...
Views: 1301 - Hope: Is Hope Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is going through a challenging time in their life, they may hope that that this will soon change. What this could show is that one area of their life is not going as they would like it to go, or there might be a number of areas that are like this. Another Factor In addition ...
Views: 1341 - Self-Worth: Do Some People Lack A Healthy Sense Of Entitlement? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has an entitlement mentality, it can cause them to behave in ways that will have a negative effect on others. Through being this way, one of their main priorities will be fulfil their own needs. One-Sided These are likely to be needs that are seen are being more important ...
Views: 2418 - The Power Of Words - Choose Them Carefully To Heal Not Harm - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Harry HooverDo you understand the power of words? Words can be terribly effective weapons when used with malice. I have a friend who was verbally abused while growing up. Today – at 47 – he still suffers the wounds from the words used on him by his mother. “You’re no good,” she told him. “You’ll never ...
Views: 1286 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Believe That They Are Not Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one believes that they are not good enough, it can set them to live a life that is not very fulfilling. For one thing, this can stop them from taking the steps that they need to take to fulfil their goals. A Half-Life One is not going to view themselves in a positive light, and this ...
Views: 1207 - Terrorism: Is It A Good Idea To Carry On As Normal After A Terrorist Attack? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in England and, naturally, this has had a big effect on the country. However, this is not the only country in Europe that has been affected in his way. Normal These kinds of attacks are becoming a regular occurrence in the western ...
Views: 1312 - Victim Mentality: Why Do Some People Always Act Like Victims? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one gets to the end of their day, they might look back on what has happened, and this could be a time when they will see what good and bad things have taken place. Even so, they could believe that this is simply part of life. One Step Further If they were to engage in this process ...
Views: 1979 - Anxiety: Can The Fear Of Rejection Cause Someone To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience anxiety from time to time, there are others who experience it on a regular basis. There is then going to be a big difference when it comes to their day-to-day life. An Anomaly Now, if one doesn’t have anxiety problems, they could end up seeing ...
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