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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- Want More Love and Respect in Your Relationships? Start by Increasing Your Own Sense of Self Worth - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you keep getting in relationships where it seems as if you're being taken for granted--where you give, and you give, but get little or nothing in return? Are you beginning to wonder why people keep treating you this way? If so, you are probably also feeling pretty confused, sad, and are ...
Views: 1393 - Improving self esteem is an inside job that you must face head on - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Michelle SearsImproving self-esteem is a task that needs to be addressed because self-esteem is at the core of everything else in your life. It will determine the level at which you live. If you suffer from low self-esteem right now, then I don't have to tell you how miserable it is. I know because I ...
Views: 1392 - Relationships: Are Friends The People We Have In Our Life Who Try To Change Us? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about the people in their life who they are close to, they may find that these people accept them as they are. Consequently, this will allow them to feel at ease when they are in their presence. True-Self Through being this way, one will be able to express who they ...
Views: 1391 - What are you showing the world? Your PRESENCE matters. - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Lisa HallPRESENCE – how you present yourself, your state or fact of being We have all had the experience of walking in a party or meeting up with friends at a restaurant and pick up on a feeling or the ‘vibe’ that is happening. Right? It can either can be warm, inviting and comfortable or weird, cold ...
Views: 1390 - An Enjoyable and Exciting Environment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Frances LucasIf we were to stop and think how we really feel right now, we would probably use words such as okay, good, been better, or fine. Some of us may even say we are bored, tired, distracted, or aggravated. We can easily turn our feelings from poor or average to above average. To do this, we have to ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Boost Your Self-Esteem - 7 Steps to Help you on your Way - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairIn order to live a successful and fulfilled life we need to have self-worth and a healthy self-esteem. Some individuals will look to others, or their material successes, to determine their self-worth but by far the most important assessment is the way you feel about yourself. Boosting your ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Is Your Critical Self Creating Lack of Motivation? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Maria KhalifeBuild upon strengths, and weaknesses will gradually take care of themselves. ~ Joyce C. Lock If you have worked hard to make the people in your life happy, you feel rewarded if they thank you, if you see them smile. You want your desire for their wellness and satisfaction to be rewarded, and ...
Views: 1389 - When It's Down To You, Get A Shovel (Part II) - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Ellzie WareIn the first article in this series, "When it’s Down To You, Get a Shovel (Part I)", we examined the shovel, metaphorically, to represent the necessity of handling negative situations in a certain way. When we think of a shovel, we immediately think of burying something. Low self-esteem will ...
Views: 1389 - Yummmo! Fear is Best Served over Ice - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.How do you enjoy a healthy dose of fear? IE: Avoidance, irritation, sweets, crying, overeating, shopping, alcohol, isolation, exercise, or anger. What is in your Witches Brew that is your personal recipe of FEAR? Life is ever changing daily and our lives are all moving forward whether we see ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - How Increasing Your Self-Esteem Increases Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Ruth HegartyWe hear from everywhere that if we just learn that one right strategy, create the perfect look for our business or take one more class that our business will grow, we’ll get rich and all will be well. Now, I’m not saying these aren’t important. You do need to think about your brand image, hone ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - Transforming Your Reality - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from William ConstantineWithin you is the power to heal and transform any obstacle or illness, however, to do so means that one must put into question their perception and belief about not only the situation, but themselves too! Often, this is where people give up because it feels like they are going against the grain ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - "Did You Feel The Need To Tell Me You Were Gay?" - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago I developed a close friendship with someone, and while they had been with members of the opposite sex, they were now attracted to members of the same sex. This was something that became perfectly clear when they spoke about this area of their life, after we had been friends ...
Views: 1387 - Boundaries: Can Someone Find It Hard To Say No When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one doesn’t want to do something, they might listen to what is taking place with them and speak up. However, there is also the chance that they will ignore what is taking place within them and simply go along with what someone else wants. A Different Experience When it relates to the ...
Views: 1387 - Boundaries: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Have Boundaries? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is clear is that when someone has boundaries, their life is going to be a lot better than it would be if they didn’t have them. The reason for this is that one has their own needs and feelings. So, while one is an interdependent human being who needs other people, that doesn’t mean that ...
Views: 1387 - Dare To Discipline Yourself—Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaSince self-discipline is so important to our lives, how do you develop it? Here are some practical tips that can help you achieve it: 1. Acknowledge your own responsibility: As an individual you should embrace the fact that it is your responsibility to be discipline. Remember, no one will be ...
Views: 1387(3 votes) - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…… - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Laura PutmanDo you stand in front of the mirror, look at yourself, and say, I love you to yourself? What do you see? We’re born with self-esteem it just doesn’t magically disappear. If you have a negative opinion of yourself and cannot recognize the beautiful soul inside of your physical body, or feel ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - The 3 Faces Of Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you have a feeling that you have low self esteem? Actually, there are 3 faces of low self esteem. See for yourself if you share one of the following traits: Let's see, are you: 1) The Phony One? From the name itself, the fake one. The Great Pretender. His successful and happy exterior ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - "This Guy Is An Expert At What He Does!" - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperTowards the end of last year, I was introduced to someone called Collin Smith, who is also known as ‘The Listener’. Now, this not merely a fancy term that he uses; it relates to what he is actually like. He is one of the best listeners I have come across, and I don’t say this lightly. ...
Views: 1386 - How to Build a Better Relationship With Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson It's funny how we've spent our whole life with ourselves, but sometimes the person in the mirror can be the hardest one to get to know. And it goes without saying that ...
Views: 1386 - How to deal with criticism and humilation - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenThe disrespectful remarks of other people - slights, criticism, or humiliations - can hurt us very much. Sometimes it hurts so much that we want to take revenge to restore our wounded self-esteem. Why is it possible that criticism and humiliation are able to harm us? The answer can be found in ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - 5 Simple Tips to Help Smart Women Get Unstuck and Take Inspired Action - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever felt "stuck" when it comes to making decisions or stalled on a project that needs to move forward? It's an unsettling feeling that can prevent you from realizing your big ideas, dreams and goals. I'm working on my first book for Smart Women and recently, I've been feeling stuck on ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - ***Are you the little bird? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Steve ScottIn my book, “Wings to Fly” I tell a shortened version of the following story. The story revolves around how we can set ourselves up for harm and failure without realizing that we are doing it. When we do, the consequences can be disastrous. Here’s the story. The owl and his friend, the little ...
Views: 1384 - Emotionally Unavailable Fathers: What Can Happen If A Man Had An Emotionally Unavailable Father? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some men who grew up with a father, there are others that grew up without one. However, just because some men had their father around, it doesn’t mean that he was actually available. In this case, a man’s early years may have been a time when his father was generally around ...
Views: 1384 - What Do You Have to Do to Feel The Way You Want to Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from William CottringerWhat Do You Have to Do to Feel The Way You Want to Feel? By Bill Cottringer “There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” ~Aldous Huxley. While this article title seems to be a rather straightforward question, I doubt that it is ...
Views: 1384 - ***Are You Starved For Attention? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Judi MoreoMost people enjoy people showing an interest in them. I know I do. But, there are some people who just have to be the center of attention. They talk incessantly about themselves, their accomplishments, what they own, who they know, where they have been, and even, the illnesses they have ...
Views: 1383 - How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self help books, Success, Success Principles Web Sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1383 - Meditate Your Way to Positive Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever wondered why positive self-esteem seems so natural and effortless for some people, while others struggle daily with feelings of self doubt and inferiority? Would you believe that the solution to achieving a greater sense of confidence and positive self-esteem could be as easy as ...
Views: 1383 - “Are You Gay?” - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAbout a year before I finished school, I remember bringing a girlfriend home for the first time. Before this took place, I wasn’t sure about if it was a good idea, and this was primarily due to how I thought my family would respond. Shortly after this I came to see that my concerns were ...
Views: 1383 - Get Discouraged! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI was following up on warm business lead the other day, to which I experienced an unexpected emotional and physical reaction. The woman on the other end thanked me for contacting her, but then concluded with, “We already have what we need, so please remove us from your distribution list.” ...
Views: 1382 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Shame Others When They Open Up? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to experience intimacy, it will be important for them to open up to others. However, this is not to say that they should simply open up to anyone, and this is because doing so would lead to problems. When one opens up to another they are putting themselves in a ...
Views: 1382 - How to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesHow to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking Dr. Stephen Jones Deciding to become a speaker can be one of the most exciting aspects of a professional’s career. It’s amazing how something so enjoyable can ignite fear at the same time. Your fears can come from many different directions. Some ...
Views: 1380 - Self Improvement Starts With Personal Development - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Steven StasczakThere are a great deal of Self Help books out there to help with self improvement. Also, there are a considerable measure of projects that can enable you to enhance the things you want to enhance about yourself. Be that as it may, as you're remaining in the book shop taking a gander at the ...
Views: 1380 - Victorious Living Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Charles EduardosYou know things could be better and you are committed to make the necessary changes. You’re motivated. Why then is change so difficult? here’s why, You have, what is called, in NLP lingo, an Internal Map of Reality—an internal processing strategy and system, a life script, that takes what you ...
Views: 1380 - Are You Human Or Are You Zombie? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Nicola Bunting“Are you human or are you dancer?” ask the Killers in their hit song “Human”. My question to you today is are you human or are you zombie? Being un-dead isn’t being alive. How fully alive are you really? Or are you living a bit of a zombie life, going through the motions, waiting for ...
Views: 1379 - Build Your Self-confidence Discover the Difference Between Alkaline, Bottled, and Tap Water - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lovie HobbsWhat is this big craze over the pH level in the water we drink? The water bottled industry is currently a multi-billion dollar industry. It has not been to long ago we experienced a paradigm shift from tap to bottled water. Drinking tap water has become somewhat taboo with all the chemical ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - The Holidays--Dealing With the Nemesis on your Premises - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalIn a perfect world, everyone would have a Norman Rockwell Christmas. Each one a perfect picture of a loving family, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings. It’s been my experience that these pictures exist for very few. What about you? What childhood memories do you have of holidays past? What ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - The Basic Law of Mind Science - According to Your Faith, So Be it Unto You - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Reverend IkeThe Law of Mind works in all areas of your life - health, happiness, love, success, prosperity, and money. There is no reason for anyone in the world (and you especially!) to experience a shortage in any of these areas. And the greatest book of Mind Science ever written is -- The Bible!. It ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Confidence and Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from John SteelyOne of the necessary actions for success is taking risks; the old saying “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is very true when it comes to reaching goals, to achieving success. However, not everyone is willing to risk their security, real or imagined, for a chance at being successful. In order ...
Views: 1377 - How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Cecile Peterkin“That’s too difficult, I can’t do that!”, “There’s no point in trying because I will fail anyway.” If you find yourself saying these things quite often, then you are someone whose personal mission is to destroy your own confidence in yourself. This isn’t unusual, though, because there are many ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Shameless Behaviour? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that there is a difference between what people will share online and what they will share offline. On one side, this can mean that one may only share certain things when they are online, and on the other side, this can mean that they will share practically ...
Views: 1377 - Victim Energy: Do Some People Have A Victim Energy? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who believe that the whole world is against them, while there are others who have a slightly different outlook. When it comes to the latter, someone will have at least one area of their life where they feel powerless. However, if another area of their life started to ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Where’s Your Child’s Strength? Bolstering Self Esteem in Children with Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Carolyn StoneHaving a learning disability is exhausting. Whether your child has ADHD, or a Nonverbal Learning Disability, or a Language Based Learning Disability, or Asperger Syndrome does not matter. Learning differently from the way school is taught is hard work. In order to obtain proper educational ...
Views: 1377 - You Are Your Own Saviour! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAbout a week ago, I was looking through a book called ‘The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness’ by Gary Zukav and Linda Francis. What first caught my attention was the book’s subtitle, and this was because I had used this term for the main title on a number of articles. It soon became ...
Views: 1377 - Self Doubt – The Cancer of Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSelf doubt is much like the killer disease in that it can actually kill any chances of you becoming successful! It almost doesn't matter what level of skills you may have if you lack confidence for any reason your own efforts will likely be counterproductive keeping you from your goals! Our ...
Views: 1376 - Customer Service: Why Is Eye Contact So Bad? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to apply for a job, they are likely to hear about how important customer service is. That is, of course, unless they are applying for a position that doesn’t require them to deal with customers. This could be something that doesn’t faze them, which could come down to the fact ...
Views: 1375 - How EFT Can Boost Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaAs you may or may not know already, EFT is a way to break through any blocks in your path to health success and happiness. These blocks are made of energy, or better understood as imprints in your mind-body. You may have tried affirmations, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP, anti-depressants, ...
Views: 1375 - If Tomorrow Never Comes - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Ereline ClementsTHE LITTLE CHILD I AM TODAY will always be within me, sending out feelings into my "grownup" mind. Time and experience may seem to bury him, but the child will be there. If I am now secure, feel loved, and little hurts are healed, in later years I'll feel down deep, not cries of ...
Views: 1375 - Smart Women Never Quit - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffMy 8 year-old daughter Jenna never met a sport she couldn’t master - until last week. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, basketball or skateboarding, Jenna typically does well right away. Yesterday was a very different story. We were in Park City, Utah on a family ski vacation and this was ...
Views: 1375(3 votes) - Understanding and Growing Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergSelf-esteem is a phrase that has come to mean a lot of different things. In some ways self-esteem is a self descriptive phrase, but it has also become a controversial concept with many different meanings. We know self-esteem is important to have, but have also been taught that it’s possible to ...
Views: 1375(37 votes) - It Takes Courage To Heal Ourselves! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNot too long ago, I was speaking to someone who had a less-than nurturing childhood, and this was something that had left them in a bad way. There was the impact it had had on how they saw themselves and then there was the trauma that they were carrying. Then again, it might be more accurate ...
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