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How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or BadFoolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a RaiseTips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner- How To Overcome Shyness In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyBeing shy is really just having a feeling that you lack something. Some people are shy because they feel they are not good enough for others or that they are not as smart as others. Shyness can also just be something that carries over from childhood when you were worried about being accepted so ...
Views: 1988 - Improve Your Self-Esteem With Tapping Away This Self-Judgement - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaWe are our own worst enemies sometimes. We can be so cruel to ourselves. "How could I have posibly said That?", "I'm too fat", "How could I have done something so colossally stupid?", "I don't have anything interesting to add to the conversation", "Surely this person will not like me when they ...
Views: 1987 - Making Life Work for You - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from William ConstantineThere is an old adage, “Life is what you make it,” and I couldn’t agree more. Life doesn’t need to be so complex; in fact, it can be easy and stress free! Sounds, too good to be true, right? Do you know why that is? It’s because we come from a society where we have been taught the harder we ...
Views: 1987(5 votes) - Personal Transformation: From Addiction to Freedom - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leslie FiegerWe are all addicts. Yes, you are. So am I. We are addicted in many ways to many things. It is easy to identify the obvious physical addictions; drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, sugar, etc. In addition to being the easiest to identify, these physical addictions are also the easiest to kick. ...
Views: 1987 - Fear Of Failure: Can Toxic Shame Cause The Fear Of Failure? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone has the desire to do something, it doesn’t mean they will take action. Instead of doing what they need to do to fulfil their desire, they might end up doing nothing. In this case, it is not going to be possible for one to move forward; they are going to stay where they ...
Views: 1986 - How to face life problems - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanI am sure you have been in that situation before where you found that everything is collapsing and that you are totally helpless. Because life is full of ups and downs and because no one can hardly stay on the top for a long period of time without being knocked down at least once it makes a lot ...
Views: 1983 - 3 ways to overcome inferiority - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanAfter knowing where inferiority come from you might have already guessed what should be done in order for you to get over it. If inferiority developed because of failing to deal with life challenges then learning how to deal with them and to build trust in your abilities will set you free from ...
Views: 1982 - The Not-Enough Consideration: How To Overcome - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Susanna KearneyThis blog is part 2 of "The Mother Connection" blogpiece, and is a part of Susanna’s book. It’s impossible today for any of us to not be triggered around our own “enough-ness,” given how much our culture uses this very concept to demonstrate and than sell to us what we need to feel ...
Views: 1982 - Top B Schools in Ahmedabad and Mumbai Significance and Importance - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Radhika awasthiThe relevance and significance of B school is rising rapidly. Increase in globalization and liberalism are the main factors behind its rise. The requirement and demand of management post graduates and graduates is also on the rise since almost a decade. The main reason behind the increase in ...
Views: 1981 - 7 Ways Women Tend to Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe whispers of women are getting louder as they start to speak their truth . Yet many women entrepreneurs are holding themselves back by sabotaging their journey to success. More and more women need to start speaking up and speaking their truth about what they want to achieve in their lives ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Does Gender Influence Prosperity? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorTrue prosperity represents well-being in all areas of our lives. We know men and women are different, but we didn’t know one particular difference affects their prosperity attraction quotient. Ellie Drake of BraveHeartWomen and Dr. Sugar Singleton hosted a teleconference that was as riveting ...
Views: 1980(2 votes) - Loving Yourself Part I - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Loren Gelberg-GoffI am not talking about egotistical love. I am talking about the kind of love that is compassionate, understanding, and nonjudgmental The kind of love we all look for in life; the kind of love we all wished for as children growing up; the kind of love we hope we're giving to our children and ...
Views: 1980 - Take Charge of Your Now: 5 Simple Steps to Restore Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Barbara RobinsTake Charge of Your Now: 5 simple steps to restore your personal power By: Barbara Robins What is personal power? When we hear the phrase “Restore Your Personal Power” most of us say “Yeah, that’s for me!” But what exactly is Personal Power? Is it to embolden ...
Views: 1980 - False Self: Do Some People's Childhoods Cause Them To Develop A False Self? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are in touch with who they are, and then there are some people who are not. But while some people are going to be aware of the fact that they are out of touch with themselves, there are going to be other people who are not aware However, when one is in touch with ...
Views: 1979 - 4 Steps to Manage Toxic People - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteDo you have people in your life who sprinkle misery wherever they go? When you spend time with them, do these people suck the life energy right out of you? Do you they make you wrong, make you feel angry, deflated, belittled, inadequate or unworthy? If so, you have become their victim. As a ...
Views: 1976(6 votes) - Being Seen: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Fear Being Seen? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the greatest needs that human beings have is to be seen for who they are and although this is the case, it doesn’t mean that this is something that everyone feels comfortable with. If one is in a position where they didn’t feel comfortable with being seen, it is going to cause them to ...
Views: 1976 - ***Eliminating Beliefs in Organizations - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Morty LefkoeYou probably already know that The Lefkoe Method can improve your personal life. Did you also know that it can be used to improve your work environment? Although the Lefkoe Institute is not doing much corporate work right now, we have helped over 10,000 employees from over 50 ...
Views: 1974(4 votes) - Mental Toughness - Get a Grip - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlBad events do happen, unpredictable events happen. For mental toughness we need to strive to keep negative events, together with our responses in proportion. We need to gain perspective, as some events are clearly worse than others. We are responsible for how bad we perceive events to be and it ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - The Mind: Is Our Mind Always Right? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough change is part of life and is something that can’t be stopped, our minds don’t always embrace change. At times it is going to be necessary for one to hold onto what they believe and know and at others, it will be important for them to change what they believe and to learn something ...
Views: 1973 - Building A Positive Identity - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsPeople derive a sense of self and identity through interactions with others who give recognition and approval to a person's abilities and accomplishments. How does that work? As children grow up, they are dependant on 'significant others' for forming of a positive sense of self. Children need ...
Views: 1971 - 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: 1970 - Appreciate the “Do Overs” of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Tracy AustinHave you ever been trying to explain something to someone or recall a story and realize by the expressions on the face of others that you were not being as clear as you desired to be? In that instance, you might have found yourself making the statement, “let me start again”. The older I get the ...
Views: 1968 - How to become more confident - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanThe 5 most effective self confidence building methods The presence of hundreds of methods for building self confidence and the information overload we are all experiencing in this era have left many people confused about the best ways to build self confidence. While lots of methods can work ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - The Perfect You - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneWhere did you learn what is beautiful? Where did you learn what is ugly? Where did you learn what a perfect body looks like?... And how old were you when you came to these conclusions? A few years ago when walking down the street in Paris we found ourselves taken by the body image represented ...
Views: 1965(7 votes) - 3 Quick Tips for Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftPeople who struggle with setting boundaries for themselves often struggle with saying "no." Using that word can literally bring up discomfort for them. For this reason, they over commit, don't end up with any time for themselves and can even be taken advantage of by others. Their friends, ...
Views: 1963 - Face Your Fears and Move Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Maria ErvingThere's a quote I really like: "I've never began any important venture for which I felt adequate prepared" by Sheldon Kopp. The only thing that ever holds us back is fear, nothing else. And fear can be described as worry, anxiety, doubt and anxiety. It's all fear, and fear is always from ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - How To Deal With Difficult Co-Workers In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to thrive in your career, you have to learn how to deal with difficult co-workers. After all, you can't always let them bully you into submission. Pretending they don't exist isn't going to help you much either. You have long since graduated from high school; and it's about time ...
Views: 1963 - Bullies Are No Longer Just Cowards With Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsBullying has taken to a whole new level with the introduction of modern technology. It allows bullies to become faceless and therefore pushing new boundaries in bad behaviour. Having been bullied in the past I know it leads to self-esteem issues and learning difficulties as a victim. But bullies ...
Views: 1962(2 votes) - How to have the effortless courage to quit your job - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAll your fears in life are created by your past experiences which have created negative memories. These fears steer you away from risks and from facing life with zest. Did you know that most people that hate their job have been programmed to unconsciously choose a job they hate? They have ...
Views: 1961 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartChange is good. Some people are afraid of change, but change is the invitation of experiencing something new that may affect your life in a positive way. Change is inevitable and will happen in all of our lives. In most cases, change is the way to move forward to success. Dealing with change is ...
Views: 1960 - How to Make Friends : 3 Easy Ways to Make and Keep Great Friends For Life - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongIf you are wondering how to make friends, you are in the right place. Two of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life are: 1. Deciding what kind of friend you will be 2. Deciding who your friends are. If you want to have a good life, (and I’m sure you do), then having good ...
Views: 1960 - Positive Affirmations for a More Confident You - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Greg FrostPositive affirmations have been a practice that has been going round since a very long time ago and now you can be a more confident person with the benefits of this method. It is not classified as a technology, although the old ideals behind this method has spawned many a scientific arena and ...
Views: 1959 - Self-Love EFT Tip - Let Us Start With Calm-Happy-Ish - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaYou may have suffered some low moments, maybe friends tell you you should love yourself more, or perhaps a therapist has suggested it. You may have read various self-help books about how to find this elusive self-love, all in vain. Whenever you look to improve your self-confidence, up pops ...
Views: 1959 - Truth: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Speak Their Truth? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough everyone has their own truth on this planet, it doesn’t mean that each one of them finds it easy to express their truth. And this includes what one says to others and what one says to themselves. There will be things that one needs to say to another or others and there will also be ...
Views: 1959 - Ignite Your Life by Re-routing Your Roadmap - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffLife flows in a cyclical motion, making you destined to repeat the good, the bad and the ugly – unless you deliberately interrupt the flow when undesirable incidents and events re-occur. Robert E. Quinn, University of Michigan professor of business and management says, “You repeat the same ...
Views: 1957 - Selfish is Not A Bad Word: 4 Little Myths About Self Care - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Pat MathewsThose of us who are caretakers…we know who we are… are all guilty at one time or another of saying yes to something or someone when we really wanted to say no. We are also very hesitant to put ourselves first under any circumstances. Whether you are a caretaker of family and friends, a business ...
Views: 1957(3 votes) - Debunking The Myth of Genius - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerUntil recently, IQ tests were considered the Holy Grail for predicting career success. But the traditional definition of intelligence is just too narrow to reflect all of the ways we think, learn and express our talents and skills. It’s inaccurate to state that mastering science is more ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - Low Self Esteem and Need Confidence? 5 Tips How to Improve Your Self Esteem! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michael WestbrookLow self-esteem is an aspect of the human condition that affects millions of lives negatively. If you suffer from low self esteem and need to gain some confidence, here are some steps you can take to find your way to a high self concept! Get Fit Physical fitness is a great way to ...
Views: 1954(2 votes) - Anger: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Stop Someone From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that there are certain emotions that are seen as acceptable and some that are not. And what is seen as acceptable to one gender is not necessarily seen as acceptable to the other. While a woman can come across as being sad without being judged, if a man was ...
Views: 1953 - Pain And Suffering: Do We Benefit From It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI have recently been asking the question: why is it that we are so consumed with the pain of the world and at the same time run away from our own pain? Could it be that the very reason we have become so obsessed and addicted to the media, soaps, gossip and other such things, is due to us running ...
Views: 1952 - ***Five ways to eliminate fear - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberHow do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started: 1) Understand what fear is First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - 22 WAYS TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jennifer Passmore1. Choose the Right Profession – So many people out there hate their jobs. Those who are miserable over their job make everyone around them miserable. Their unhappiness reflects in their work performance and in their attitude. It is very important that one try to work in a profession that makes ...
Views: 1949 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Low Self-esteem? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who were already adults by the time social media came to the fore and then were others who grew up with social media. In the first case, one had to gradually adapt to what was appearing and in the other, it would be something they had to learn but not something they ...
Views: 1948 - Hesitation leads to devastation by Arnold Groenewald - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Arnold GroenewaldHesitation leads to devastation. That was the main principle of an article I read recently on mountain biking. It is one of the most important principles when riding a technical mountain bike route. If you decided to ride the difficult, sandy or rocky or muddy section of the route instead of ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - Saving The Golden Goose: Where True Gold Lies - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Maureen O CreanI remember as a child being fascinated by a small aspect of a much larger fairy tale in Jack and the Beanstalk. I guess I have never really been enamored with conquest and really thought that Jack was a thief, but I loved the hen that laid the golden eggs. The original source of course was ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Self-Love in Small Steps - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaIn classical EFT, tappers often use the Setup statement of "Even though I have this [problem], I deeply love myself". Some tappers cannot say "I deeply love myself" or even "I love myself". This is a sign that self-love can do with a boost. And you may wonder why anyone should worry about ...
Views: 1945 - You Can Choose to Grow Stronger Through Life's Inevitable Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Marquita HeraldSometimes through change and adversity we find our life’s purpose – the eye sheds a tear to find its focus. ~Robert Brault No matter how well we plan, from time to time life will present us with unexpected change, or an outright detour. While these challenges may initially throw us off ...
Views: 1945 - Maximum Confidence by Jack Canfield - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Ben SandersonMaximum Confidence, a book by the internationally known author Jack Canfield, provides his readers with concepts associated with developing and nurturing self esteem. It also discusses using self esteem as helping create personal growth and happiness. This book is seen as a practical and ...
Views: 1944 - "A Closer Look at Unworthiness" - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellDo you ever feel unworthy to receive good things in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some of you are in touch with your feelings of not deserving. Some of you are not. I dare say that feelings of unworthiness are present in most of us, although we might not be aware of them. The ...
Views: 1943 - *** Do You Really Want Your Child to Always Be Well-Behaved? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeRemember the last time you heard a parent say: "My kids are wonderful. They always obey me." Or, "They never talk back." Or, "They are never a problem." Did you sigh with envy and say, "Oh, I wish my kids were like that"? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to ...
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