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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- Be Your Best Self! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Mary Dee FreemanI love that Army commercial “Be All you can be”. You know the jingle. I like it because it’s about being your best you. Of course, they’re implying that the only place to do that is in the army. I don’t agree with that. I believe that you can be your best self everywhere you go. It’s not about ...
Views: 1554(4 votes) - Critical Thinking: Has Focusing On Misogyny Caused People To Overlook Misandry? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that in order to define what someone believes about the world, the only thing that the mainstream media needs to do is gain their attention. And once they have their attention, they can define what they focus on. Someone can then see something once and it can end up going ...
Views: 1554 - I Give Intuition A Big Thumbs Up! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerWhen you want something, your imagination will show you five dozen ways you can get it. The next thing your fertile creativity does is open up a clear, wide channel to your intuitive gut feelings—your built-in guide to choosing the best option. Here’s where things get tricky. You may have ...
Views: 1554 - Improving your self esteem with 5 easy steps - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Michelle SearsIf you've ever struggled with low self esteem then you know how difficult it is to overcome it by yourself. Sometimes you just need a little help. Once you begin the process of feeling better about yourself it becomes an ongoing endeavor. You must continually involve yourself in activities ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - 7 Ways for Women to Improve Confidence and Get More Out of Life - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Kate IrwinIt seems almost everyone would like to improve their self confidence. Women have so much to juggle it is all too easy to see why self esteem and self confidence can plummet - it is just not possible to do everything. Here are 7 small things that every woman can do regularly to improve ...
Views: 1553(2 votes) - Are You Willing to Toot Your Own Horn? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhy is it so hard to step into our own power? Why do so many of us have such a hard time claiming our talents and shouting them from the rooftops? We have no problem tooting our loved ones’ horns, yet when it comes to tooting our own, we suddenly become mute. On what page in the “How to be ...
Views: 1553 - Climbing High - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is the ultimate goal that we can achieve? Is it money and things? Or is it items that money cannot buy? Like happiness, peace of mind, and truly feeling at peace with who we have become? The first half of my life I chased money. Even when I said money wasn’t the most important thing my ...
Views: 1553 - How Self-Hypnosis Training Can Make Positive Change (a lot) easier - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Mandy BassAre you aware that most of our "beliefs" are formed long before we have the ability to use critical thinking? Young children are introduced to ideas and opinions long before their brains can distinguish whether those concepts are accurate, valid, credible, healthy, and so on. This is why so ...
Views: 1553 - The Health Benefits of Balance Bikes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Emma StinchcombeWhat are Balance Bikes and what do they do? Balance Bikes are perfect for toddlers as young as two years old as it teaches them to balance before learning how to use the pedal. Absence of the wheels improves the childs’ ability to take control of the bike. This means children learn to ...
Views: 1553 - Unconventional Ways To Gain Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Christopher MontroseSelf esteem is a word that describes how you gauge your own self worth. If you have low self esteem it is likely you will underestimate your worth and settle for worse and less paying jobs, for romantic partners that are not your perfect match and will just generally have a lower quality of ...
Views: 1553 - A Remedy When You Don’t Know Who You Are - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Sheryl PaulOur culture entrains us not to know who we are. From the time we’re born and continuing into our early years, we’re conditioned to externalize our sense of self through being told when and how to eat, sleep, play, socialize, learn. Although this may be changing, the dominant child-raising ...
Views: 1552 - It Keeps Moving - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Ron BroussardIt keeps moving... Doesn't stop and never slows down. Sometimes you'll say it flies. It goes by pretty quickly. It's time And it doesn't wait. Time doesn't wait for you to get started. You want to make changes... you have to start now. Stop putting things off, time is running out. If ...
Views: 1551(2 votes) - Boundaries: Does Someone Need To Avoid People Who Lack Boundaries When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to express their true-self, they will need to feel comfortable doing so. If they only feel safe when they are putting on an act, it will still stop this part of them from seeing the light of day. How they generally behave around others is then going to be the ...
Views: 1550 - Positive Ways to Increase Feelings of Self Worth - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Belinda DalyWhat is self-worth? Well self-worth is a belief in yourself, a positive belief that you are as worthy as anybody else. You must remember that people from all walks of life might have the negative belief that they are not worth much. For example you could be as rich as Croesus, but if you don't ...
Views: 1550 - The Problem with Role Models - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Allison FrederickWhen thinking of success many people turn to role models. How has someone else done what you want to do before? The danger with role models is that we often pick them because of their results. We may look at women's success like Jackie Joyner Kersey's athleticism, Katherine Hepburn's portfolio ...
Views: 1550 - CONFRONTATION OR CONVERSATION? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Sheri RosenthalOne of humanity’s biggest fears is that of confrontation. So often when feeling like someone is in our face, we don’t speak our feelings and then we’re angry afterward. Our anger can then manifest as passive-aggressive behavior. But truly it’s not about dealing with our behavior or learning to ...
Views: 1549 - Relationships: Why Are Some Men Only Interested In Women Who Need To Be Saved? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a man and a woman are together, and they are both in touch with their power, there will be no need for one of them to try to rescue the other. They will both have boundaries and they won’t be carrying too much baggage. So, instead of seeing each other as competitors; they will be able ...
Views: 1549 - "Self Pity" by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzLois tried to think of a plausible excuse to beg out of lunch with the other teachers. They were a great group of women and there was a time not long ago when she really looked forward to being with them. But, now it seemed too much to bear. Yesterday, Lois lost her patience as Marge droned ...
Views: 1548 - The Perfect Interview – (from “Out of the Actor’s Playbook”) - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorHow do they do it? Those people who look so self-confident, so “put together” … are they really what they seem? They might even be having a bad day, but still they look fabulous, and they interview perfectly. So how do they do it? Here are a few tips – a few leaves from the Actor’s Playbook: ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - Building Self Esteem Requires Guidance - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Richard KuhnsBuilding self esteem is getting to know who you are and liking who you are. The way to get there is with some basic guidance. In the evenings, rather than tweet or write on walls, I usually write on my computer as I watch TV or promote my websites. Every now and then I hear a gem of a ...
Views: 1547 - The Vital Element: Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou’ve decided to improve your life. Where do you start? Do you begin with a new relationship, with a new career, or move to a new city? The answer is no, none of these, for there is one constant: you. The same you will be there, wherever you choose to go, whoever you’re with, whatever you ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - 12 Secrets To Developing Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter MurphyDeveloping self esteem is a need that we all feel in varying degrees. Some people always seem to feel that they are on top of the world while others always feel kinda blue. How does one develop good self esteem? 1. The first thing you have to learn is that you should seek approval from within, ...
Views: 1546 - Is Your Email Running Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe all know how it goes. In spite of your great spam software, you open your email to find 30 new messages (even though you had gone through everything before you went to bed a mere eight hours ago). Of those 30 messages, 20 want you to buy something; the other 10 are related to your social ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - 11 Activities for Building Confidence to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Ruth Hegarty“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.” Franklin D. Roosevelt As we start looking toward spring, how are you doing on all your big dreams and goals that you set for this year? If you aren’t getting the ...
Views: 1545(6 votes) - Be your own cake - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Pam Thomas"All the cool stuff you need to feel good about who you are rests inside of you. Time to be your own cake so that someone else's kind words are the icing." - Heart Messages We all have the amazing capacity to increase our own self worth or self-esteem, to get to a place where we are able to ...
Views: 1545 - Being Seen: Can The Fear Of Being Seen Cause Someone To Hide Behind Others? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about how someone would behave if they don’t feel comfortable being seen, they might start to imagine someone who spends a lot of time by themselves. And this is because it will be a way for them to avoid attention. It could then be said that they will have a good ...
Views: 1545 - Changing Your Focus For A Happy New Year - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Amy HaleDid you meet all of your goals this year? If you’re like most of us, there are some goals that were successfully achieved and some that still elude us. With 2006 already upon us, how can we make this year different and more prosperous? By March, the majority of people, surveyed regarding new ...
Views: 1545 - Get The Right Answers When You Ask The Right Questions - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Ruth HegartyAs a huge fan of self-reflection in general and having seen the evidence of it’s impact on success many times in working with clients (and myself) the only real question becomes: what questions do you ask yourself that have the power to elicit the answers that are vital for you to manifest your ...
Views: 1545 - Self Esteem and Confidence: Release the Devil You Know - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonWe hear about the importance of self esteem and confidence just about every day in the media. These are areas that many women struggle with. They have to do with an overall belief (or lack thereof) in oneself and one’s ability to make wise decisions. I find that the hardest decisions for me ...
Views: 1545 - Self-Esteem Starts with Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Adam BlumThe word “compassion” sometimes evokes eye rolling. For some, it brings up images of overly entitled people who expect to be easily forgiven for bad behavior. Or, when we are reminded to direct compassion towards ourselves, we might think: “I’m just being a baby and I need to get over ...
Views: 1545 - Add 'New Image' to Your New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Sandy DumontOur New Year is only two days away, so there's still time to add one more resolution to your list. This one will get you treated like a VIP, open doors, and warrant deferential treatment wherever you go. The resolution is to improve your image. People form strong opinions quickly, so looking ...
Views: 1544 - I Can’t Get No Satisfaction - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerYour emotional needs must be filled in order for you to feel truly fulfilled. But do you know what an emotional need is? Some emotional needs have a physical component. For instance, your need for physical shelter contributes to your need to feel safe. Other emotional needs require an ...
Views: 1544 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Believe That They Always Have To Say 'Yes'? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who say ‘yes’ from time to time, and then there are others who more or less always say it. One way of looking at this would be to say that the people who fall into the second group are going to be in a better position. This is because they can be seen as people who ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Business Networking - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Serena PykeBuilding confidence to network. I was asked to go 'networking' by my previous employer. The aim was to meet people and increase community engagement. The idea was to get out there and show others the face behind the brand. At this prospect my initial gut reaction was driven by fear. There was ...
Views: 1543 - Dancing with Bullies! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Hope TackaberrySchool bullies have been all over the media lately. It’s a sad truth for today’s youth. Equally unfortunate is the truth that most adults are privy to... bullies exist in healthy numbers well beyond the high school years. Below are some thoughts on dealing with bullies from an energetic ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Self Image: Who Defines Our Self Image? - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile no two people on the planet will view themselves in the same way, there are going to be people who have a self image that empowers them and there will also be people who have a self image that doesn’t empower them. And ones self image is something that can change as time goes by and is ...
Views: 1543 - The Zen of Ease - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Ruth HegartyOne day someone in one of my mastermind groups told me she thought of me as the “Queen of Ease” which I absolutely loved (and may continue to use as my alter ego) since my mission in life is to help the woman entrepreneur have more time and energy for herself AND more money and success in her ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Happiness: Why Do Some People Believe That They Don't Deserve To Feel Good? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings want to experience pleasure and to avoid. Based on this outlook, each person on this planet is going to have the same intention, and even if their actions are not allowing them to experience pleasure in one moment, they are going to hope that they will lead to ...
Views: 1542 - Let Bad Habits Fall Away - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Anna GoldsteinAs summer ends and autumn begins, the sun sets earlier and the days get shorter. Trees prepare for winter as their leaves change colors and eventually fall to the ground. Nature responds naturally to the changing seasons. Let today, the first day of fall, inspire you towards personal ...
Views: 1542 - Social Media: Does Social Media Normalize Attention Seeking Behaviour? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to share something online, the responses that they receive could be different to the responses they would get if they shared something offline. This is one reason why people share things online that they wouldn’t share in the real world. Protected For one thing, when one shares ...
Views: 1542 - The Peace in Truth - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen is the last time you were totally honest with yourself? Amitiel, the Angel of Truth encourages you to find truth and honesty in all of your experiences. He asks you to use these truths in a positive way. It is never a good thing to hide from them or deny them. He reminds you that when you ...
Views: 1542 - Change, Change, Change... - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSo, change...what is it? When we talk of change, we talk about starting something new, becoming and making something different, replacing someone or something; from little things such as putting on different clothes, driving a different car to bigger transformations such as changing daily ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Charisma is a Four-Dimensional Phenomenon: Intellectual Charisma - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Oleg MoskvineCharisma is a four dimensional-phenomenon of the manifestation of individual’s potential energy or life force. And the power of charisma depends on the inner potential of the energy that every person has. The more energy the individual has, the more charismatic he may become. I call this energy ...
Views: 1541 - Self-Care - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Ruth HegartyWhen you are creating effortless success, it's important that you learn to take extremely good care of yourself - physically, mentally and spiritually - and to always put your best interests first. There is a good reason why airlines instruct passengers who travel with small children to put ...
Views: 1539(3 votes) - Do you feel guilty about being happy? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIt doesn’t take much to increase your anxiety these days, especially if you’re already sensitive to it. Look at the news for a just a few minutes, and you can easily feel a mix of sadness, anger, pain, resignation and fear. When you see everything that’s happening in the world, you might ...
Views: 1538 - Getting Through Low Self-Esteem Days - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Tanisha HallGetting Through Low Self-Esteem Days We've all been there. Days when you wish you didn't have to get out of bed because you're "just not feeling it". I had one of those days recently, and to add insult to injury I turned on the Channel 4 morning news and was emotionally assaulted by a morning ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - How to Create Personal Power - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from John Harrigan, Jr.,"Honesty and truth create power and strength. Without the action of honest behavior, good will and positive outcomes are defeated." True power does not come from us alone, but is a relationship with all of existence. All of creation contains our strength, power and wisdom. The world will ...
Views: 1538(3 votes) - Overcome Inferiority Complex - How to Awaken the Giant Within You - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsThe giant within waits for your summon for help. It will not awaken unless you allow it. If you choose to hold on the 'grasshopper mindset' you will not be able to experience the greatness of your giant. The 'grasshopper mindset' and the 'giant mindset' cannot both exist in the same space. One ...
Views: 1538 - Reinventing Yourself - Six Ways to Become More of Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Kimberly WilbornReinventing yourself, in the best sense, is a process of becoming more of who you really are. There may be times when you experience life-changes that force you to reinvent yourself, but you don't have to wait for a transition. You can reinvent yourself anytime you choose. It doesn't have to ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - The Sixty-million-views-in-one-week Global Phenomena - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Freddie RavelLeave it to the medium of music to deliver the global outpouring of endorsement and admiration for the wonderful voice of an amateur singer from a tiny Scottish village named Susan Boyle. Her April 11, 2009 appearance on “Britain’s Got Talent” has stirred nothing short of a global phenomena and ...
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