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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- Bullying Still on the Rise, Studies Show - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Olga VladiThe US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999. “Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie Ann Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which ...
Views: 1456 - How To Keep A Positive Attitude During The Tough Times - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanThe great violinist Paganini was performing before a most distinguished audience. Suddenly, one of the strings on his violin snapped. The audience gasped, but the master musician continued unruffled to play on the three remaining strings. Snap! A second string broke. Then, with a sharp crack, ...
Views: 1456 - Confidence is beautiful! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Suzanne FettingA woman that is confident radiates strength, passion and conviction. A confident woman is not afraid to be herself. She knows who she is. Her values, her passions, her skills, her talents and her unique gifts. She knows that she is beautiful just the way she is, regardless of what the media ...
Views: 1455 - Self-Confidence for Women, Part One - Why We Lack it and How This Lack Manifests in Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Kate SannerSelf-confidence has been defined as belief in oneself and one’s abilities, self-assuredness or a feeling of trust in oneself and one’s abilities. When we say that we are confident in a person, we are saying that we trust him or her. When we say a person is self-confident, we are saying that she ...
Views: 1455(3 votes) - Three Quick Creative Tools to Transform Self Doubt to Confidence to Write Your Book - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraSelf-doubt. Most writers - even established authors - face it at some point as they write a book - then repeat visit it throughout their writing journeys. You know this voice. It may whisper or rant words like: -That is too vulnerable or difficult for me to write. -My writing is not ...
Views: 1455 - INDIVIDUALIZED POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Harry HenshawPositive self-esteem is very important if not crucial to our happiness and well being as a human being. Having positive self-esteem can make the difference in that which we take on in life, in that which we go about achieving and creating. Having positive self- esteem also allows us to have ...
Views: 1454 - Living In The Moment vs. The Beta-Male Imagination - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Paul RothenbergThe ability to think on one's feet is the most prized attribute in the American consciousness. Its mastery is a prerequisite to elected office. Its proficiency is the simplest path to wealth. People land promotions when they inspire confidence, they get women when they're charming. It's the ...
Views: 1454 - Simple Steps to Building Social Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Georgia WalbyFeeling awkward in social situations can make you hold back from taking part, or say and do silly things. What should be a fun gathering, like a drink with friends or work colleagues can seem like hard work instead of the good time that you know you could be having. Get into the habit of ...
Views: 1454(6 votes) - Smart Women, Skiing and Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne morning last week, I was helping my 11 year-old son, Jack, get ready for a day of skiing during our family vacation. It was sunny, 55 degrees and gorgeous outside. I handed my son his face mask and he looked at me puzzled and said, "Mom, there is no way I'm going to need this today--have you ...
Views: 1454(5 votes) - Afraid to Succeed - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Jason MagillUnlike fear of failure and fear of rejection, being afraid to succeed can be far more insidious because it is almost always unconscious. Fear of failure is one of the greatest blocks to success, in every aspect of life. Everyone is closely familiar with fear of failure on some level. The fear of ...
Views: 1453 - Boundaries: Does The Fear Of Being Harmed Stop You From Saying No? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel comfortable standing their ground, there are others who don’t feel this way. As a result of this, it is going to mean that their experiences on this planet are going to be extremely different. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the former are going to be ...
Views: 1453 - Building High Self-Esteem ... You control the Building of High Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Russ StifflerIn building high self-esteem for yourself, you need to begin with the idea, that you are the most important person in your life. As the story of your life unfolds, you are the screenwriter, as well as the producer, and director. You are in total control, over the film, biography of your ...
Views: 1453(4 votes) - Instant Manifestation or Slow and Steady Growth? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI’ve managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I’ve programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have time I go through them to see what I ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Make a Commitment to Being Confident - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Graham StoneyWhen we lack confidence, we often shy away from making commitments. We hold out for a better offer, we worry that we may be committing to the wrong thing, and we fear the consequences of making a bad choice. We don't trust our intuition, worry about getting it wrong, and are afraid of missing ...
Views: 1453 - Our Greatest Fear - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Paul HoodIn 1975 I graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University with a BA in anthropology, specializing in archaeology with a minor in sociology. I was accepted into graduate school. My first semester I found myself driving to school, maybe going to a class or two, but, more often, sitting ...
Views: 1453 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Deserve To Be Treated Badly? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone is being treated badly, it doesn’t mean they will realise what it taking place. This might be hard for some people to believe though, and this is because of how they experience life. For example, if one is in a position where they have been treated badly for a certain ...
Views: 1453 - Self Confidence - 3 Simple Ways To Feel More Confident About Your Body - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Neill ThompsonAre you confident? Do you feel great about yourself and walk around with a sense of self assurance? While we all have areas of our lives where we feel confident, there is one aspect that almost all of us have self confidence issues and that is our bodies. Do you feel confident about your ...
Views: 1453 - Building Self Esteem in Chilren: 10 Days to Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisLet's be right up front about this. There is no way that can happen! Anyone who says they have a course and a 10 day plan to give you sound self esteem is just plain wrong. Self esteem development is a process. You have to do it with someone else because it is too hard to see yourself truly ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Looking Perfect: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Want To Look Perfect? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThe mainstream media has been presenting images of people that have been edited for years, and as time has passed, social media has also allowed people to present images that have been edited. As a result of this, someone can go from being manipulated by the media at one point in time, to being ...
Views: 1452 - Self Confidence and How to Increase It - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyA healthy level of self confidence and self image is not only necessary, it is essential for any kind of success we seek achieve. Only when you’re comfortable with who you are and confident in what you can do, will other people believe in you and your abilities. This applies both to your ...
Views: 1452 - Sense Of Self: Are People Easier To Control When They Don't Have A Strong Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had a hole in their drive that they wanted to fill, they could end up making a load of concrete. Through doing this, there would be no gaps and the hole would completely disappear. The alternative would be for one to find a few bricks and to try to fill the hole in that way. And while ...
Views: 1452 - “I Was No Longer As Motivated!” - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of years, I felt extremely motivated when it came to writing articles, and I had a strong need to become a successful author. There was no middle ground; it was a case of hitting the big time or nothing at all. When I was able to take a step back and to look into why I was ...
Views: 1452 - Being Successful in the Face of Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Cheryl FrisciaSo many articles and blogs focus on being successful, moving forward and how to get where you want to be but there aren’t many that talk about how you get there when you don’t have the support of family because life at home is difficult or nonexsistent. Being a young adult is difficult enough ...
Views: 1451 - Everything You Want to Know About Asking for Help But Were Afraid to Ask - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhat do these women have in common? • A young mother overwhelmed with caring for both a newborn and a two year old • A college student who realizes she is not as passionate about her major as she thought • A manager who feels she is not connecting with those who report to her • A daughter ...
Views: 1451 - Social Media: Has Social Media Turned Life Into A Popularity Contest? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, social media is a way to stay in touch with friends and family. It allows them to get in touch with them personally and they can see what they have been doing by looking through their profile. Along with this, they can look through their news feed and this will also give ...
Views: 1451 - Inner Conflict: Can The Need To Be Loyal Cause Someone To Experience Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to go somewhere and they were going to go there by foot, it is going to be important for them to walk forward. Through doing this, it is only going to be a matter of time before they reach their destination. Now, if one was to take a few steps forward and then to take a few ...
Views: 1449 - Top 10 Ways To Manage Your Stress: Change Your Attitude And Master Your Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Veronica HislopAlmost every Life & Relationship Coach who has any credibility worth their weight in gold has some article on their website discussing stress and how to manage it. Top 10 Ways To Master Your Stress. How to Cope With Stress. Manage Your Stress: Manage Your Life. etc Not to be outdone ...
Views: 1449 - 7 Strategies To Boost Your Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanHave you ever felt uncomfortable or out of place in meetings, networking events, or even social settings? Have you ever missed out on something you really wanted because you didn’t have the confidence to put yourself out there? Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of ...
Views: 1448 - How are you intelligent? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Now please notice I didn't ask, how intelligent are you? That's an entirely different question. Our culture puts a great deal of weight on assessments given to you when you're in school...I.Q. tests, S.A.T.s, A.C.T.s...alphabet soup. This is unfortunate. These tests only measure a portion ...
Views: 1448 - Perfectly Imperfect - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanThere is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to do your best. But what happens when wanting to do your best keeps you from living your best life? Have you ever had a project that you wanted to start - you had really great ideas - and great hopes of what the finished project would look like ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - The light in the middle of the tunnel - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Carolina IglesiasYesterday I hit bottom once again. What’s curious is that each bottom is deeper and darker than the previous one. It seems that all my lightwork is invisible, worthless and useless for this world. The feeling of separation that overflows me is the most overwhelming so far… With all the work ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It is all about figuring out what really matters. Step Two. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from elizabeth cassidySo how are you enjoying your status as Queen of the universe at home or at your workplace? In Step One, I implored you to promote yourself to Numero Uno. This way you can bring more joy and happiness into the lives of those around you. If you missed Part One, go back and take a look and try it. ...
Views: 1447 - Are Love And Low Self-Esteem Connected? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsI know I am the last person in the world to be discussing love. I know I am lucky to have found love. I got the girl of my dreams after all so I cannot be totally ignorant to the subject. What does interest me is how an interpretation by an individual could be connected to self-esteem. I did ...
Views: 1446(4 votes) - Building Confidence~ Be A Rebel During Questionable Times - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Beth Tabak"In uncertain times go against the norm. Keep your eyes, ears, and mind open to the opportunities and choices surrounding you. Get creative. Take new actions. Be courageous. Adjust. Trust. Know that you can make this a positive experience. Stay in the light." Beth Tabak Fear and insecurities ...
Views: 1445 - Make Up: Can Wearing A Lot Of Make Up Make It Harder For Women To Accept Their Appearance? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though one generation can start to experience something around a certain age, it doesn’t mean that the next generation will start to the experience the same thing around the same age. There is the chance that one generation will end up starting something far earlier than the generation ...
Views: 1445 - Students Talk About Bullying and Profiling With Author Joe Dwyer - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Olga Vladi(Nutley, NJ)—The problem of bullying among youth is steadily increasing, says life coach and author Joe Dwyer. Just recently, the New Jersey state legislature passed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. Also in New Jersey, the Martin Luther King, Jr. School (PS 11) in Jersey City is taking this ...
Views: 1445 - The Power of Present Moment Awareness by Shannon Duncan - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Ben SandersonThere are many challenges for humans, especially in the present day, but one of the most difficult is that of living in the present moment. As we grow we are taught to live in two other realms of consciousness, these being the past and the future. The future of course if the most common of these ...
Views: 1445 - Boundaries: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Masculine Nature If They Are Used To Being Walked Over? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is able to stand their ground, they are not going to have to worry about being walked over. Now, this doesn’t mean that they will never be walked over by others; what it means is that is that it won’t be something that happens on a regular basis. As if it was something they ...
Views: 1444 - Teens and Dating--Help!! (for parents) - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalTeens and Dating Attention Adults! If you are feeling that the world is tough and life’s stressful, imagine how it feels to a teenager who is an becoming an adult but no longer a child. The pressure on them to figure out difficult issues is relentless. ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - Eat, Pray, Love…Part III—Your 'to do' List as Prayer - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHPray Because not all of us can travel to an ashram in India to reconnect with ourselves and God we must, or should I say we have the opportunity, to reconnect in a more practical way. When we go away to reconnect to ourselves or to God we often associate our physical location with our ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Second Chance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 6:9-10 “So Moses told the people what the Lord had said, but they wouldn’t listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increase burden of their slavery. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Go back to Pharaoh, and tell him to let the people of Israel leave Egypt.’” Moses was ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Control: Can You Control People By Telling Them That Nothing Is Their Fault? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people on this planet who want other people to do well, there are others who don’t. Along with this, it could be said that there are people who couldn’t care less how well other people do. This could be a sign that they are caught up with their own life and don’t really think ...
Views: 1442 - How to Acquire Self-confidence – The Ultimate Seduction - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Raymond Comeau“Self-confidence gives you the freedom to make mistakes and cope with failure without feeling that your world has come to an end or that you are a worthless person.” – Anonymous Self-confidence comes with the feeling that you are in control, that you are above the fray and that no one can ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - How to get INSTANT self esteem and self confidence in the NEXT 15 MINUTES! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Robert ScanlonSounds a little shallow doesn't it ... 'instant self esteem'. As if somehow we have managed to package up a 'magic pill' that will simply do all the work for us. And yet both you and I do exactly that, daily, and without missing a beat. In fact, we ...
Views: 1441 - Ambition: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Ambitious? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have absolutely no desire to do anything, there are others who find it hard to sit still. When it comes to the former, one might be only too happy to stay in bed all day. Yet, when it comes to the latter, they may be only too happy to get out of bed and to get ...
Views: 1440 - Selfless: Why Do Some People Say That They Are Selfless? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can only focus on their own needs, they can also focus on other people’s needs. But although there is another way to experience life, these are often seen as the only options that are available. Outlook If one only focuses on their own needs, it can be normal for people to ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - The Essence of Shame - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Benedikt DommesShame is an energy, something that we can feel and relate to, but we are not born with it. Shame at is foundation is made of ideas about ourselves that we took on and absorbed through the course of our lives. The essence of these ideas is always self-judgment: we judge ourselves or a part of ...
Views: 1440 - Is your Professional Image in need of a Make Over? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Maria MartinezOne of this week’s highlights, was a meeting in celebration of Professional Women’s Day. The American Business Women’s’ Association, group of which I am a part of, always provides not only opportunity to network with other professionals but also, they are very deliberate about making personal ...
Views: 1439 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Living Their Own Life? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to prepare their favourite meal, there is a strong chance that they will end up enjoying the meal once it was ready. What is unlikely to happen is that they will end up feeling as though they are doing something wrong during this time. Another way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1439 - Performance Coaching Programs – Helping You Realize Your Leadership Potential - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Paul KlinePerformance coaching ought to be a very integral part of every senior manager’s training schedule. Whether you work for an organization or own your business there are times when you will need plenty of assistance to help you realize your true potential. It is not sufficient to merely ...
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