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Views: 1251 - Social Media: Why Are Some People Addicted To 'Likes'? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, images have been shared on social media where people are injecting and snorting ‘Likes’. These images have been created to emphasise the fact that some people are hooked on receiving ‘Likes’ from others. And in the same way that a drug addict might not mind where ...
Views: 1251 - Tips on boosting your self-confidence - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsHow you feel about yourself truly does affect your interaction with others. It truly saddens me when I hear women using negative talk when referring to themselves. We aren't born with self confidence but it is something that we gain throughout our lives. There are many things that we ...
Views: 1251 - Transform Self Doubt into Confidence & Charisma - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dominic KnightI was reading one of Deepak Chopra's books this morning about the mind-body connection and how you can't separate them. The book said, "You become what you think about," which made me reflect on this mornings workout and how I was combing the muscle exercise and the mind together at the same ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - “Are Open Borders A Good Idea?” - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI had arranged to speak to Errol again and before our call, there was something that I wanted to talk to him about. What I wanted to know was what his views were on open borders and if he thought we no longer needed them. This topic was on my mind due to what someone had shared on social ...
Views: 1251 - Critical Thinking: Can A Weak Sense Of Self Cause Someone To Be Drawn To A Political Movement? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is at university, or has been to one in the past, they could be part of some kind of movement. When it comes to someone who is still studying, they may be part of at least one society. A Big Interest This could be something that is a big part of their life, which could mean ...
Views: 1250 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Criticise Their Friends? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can spend time with people that they appreciate, they can also spend time with people who irritate them. As a result of this, not everyone is going to feel the same when they are around their friends. When it relates to the former, one could find that they have the same values ...
Views: 1250 - Four Ways to Gain More Self Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Aurelia WilliamsLack of self confidence affects women more than men because of the way we’re wired. Women have been wired to be more intuitive and nurturing than men, and therefore the hormones and other factors in a woman’s brain affect the way she sees herself. Her intuitions and sense of nurturing also cause ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Self-Trust, Red Flags and Relationship Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Sheryl PaulJust as there are no rules for life, there are no rules for relationships. That statement can be triggering for the ego, the part of us that insatiably demands definite answers and craves formulas. “Tell me how to live and how to love and then I’ll know that I’ll be okay!” the ego thinks, then ...
Views: 1249 - Therapy: Does Someone Need To Be Perfect In Order To Assist Others? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the desire to assist others, they can end up taking the next step. At the same time, they can also experience inner conflict, and this can then stop them from taking action. In this case, one could believe that every area of their life needs to be going in the right ...
Views: 1249 - Who gives you approval? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsAre you someone in life who has already accepted themselves for who they are? You are fully aware of you place in life and do not anyone to tell you what you do. You trust and accept you own judgement with a high level of self-respect. Successful people exude this self-respect and are often ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - False-Self: Why Do Some People Only Feel Confident When They Are Playing A Role? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for one to be themselves, it will be necessary for them to feel confident enough to do so. Therefore, if this is not in place, it is not going to be possible for one to express their true-self. One way of looking at it would be to say that one’s true-self is the top of a table, ...
Views: 1248 - High Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Dave AbbottHaving high self esteem means already knowing one is responsible for one’s life. It is this profound knowing that allows one to create a life worth living or another way to say it, to know who we are and to follow one’s bliss! It also means the days of being a victim of one’s circumstances ...
Views: 1248 - Self Esteem - Acceptance or Forgiveness? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Tracey BurchardJust about everybody can work on their self esteem. This article shows you steps you can take to boost your self esteem and increase your confidence levels, and feel better immediately. We live in a society where, from pretty much the time you are born, life is about looking good and fitting ...
Views: 1248 - Where Do You Bring Beauty Into Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtBeauty so often gets distorted as a value of external conditions but beauty is also an internal quality that shines when we are being true to ourselves. We are so unique in how we bring beauty to our world. There are countless ways people can be “lit up” by their surroundings and there are as ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - 7 Tips That Will Help You Explore Your Creativity - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Lizzie WeakleyFor those people who are determined to explore their creativity, there are a number of avenues that will help to nurture the process. Following these 7 tips will go a long way in helping to bring your creative side to the surface. 1. Experiment When searching for your creative niche, never ...
Views: 1247 - Advice for Women: Ways to Maintain a Healthy Self Image - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkThere's a secret fear many women embrace: they will never be good enough. No matter how hard they try, to stay fit, lose weight, lose the gray, and anything else the world sees as vital to happiness, it's tough to keep up. The psyche suffers. Or does it? Imagine a world where women 40, 50, ...
Views: 1247 - Do You Put Up With Bad Service? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe time had come for me to see my friend Wain again, and I was looking forward to telling him about my time in Stockholm, Sweden. But, I knew that this wouldn’t be a time when we would simply talk about what we had been up to. I knew that we wouldn’t talk about ‘normal’ things, and this ...
Views: 1247 - ***The Secret to Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Self-Awareness InstituteEveryone struggles with their self-confidence at some point – it's a natural part of our personal development. For some of us, it's just a temporary phase during those awkward teen years; for others, it's a life-long challenge. Self-confidence seems to be such a slippery thing to hold on to, as ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2004 from Mark ThompsonBelieve When anyone tells you that something is impossible what is your response? Not only your outward reaction, what are your inner thoughts? Do you accept it and go on thinking to yourself, "Yeah! It’s probably too hard too…" or "They’re right. That could never work." Or do you ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - True-Self: How Can People Respond When Someone Lets Go Of Their False-Self? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how one behaves around others, there is the chance that their behaviour generally matches up with their true needs and feelings. What this will then mean is that they won’t have the inclination to put on an act around others. Therefore, if the people they are close to were ...
Views: 1246 - 10 KEYS TO AWAKEN PASSION, PURPOSE, & THE AUTHENTIC SELF! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Paul Justi10 KEYS TO AWAKENING PASSION, PURPOSE, CLARITY, LOVE, & LIGHT! 1. Get in Touch With Your Passion & Real Reason for Living! So many just go to work every day and dream about becoming something bigger but never create thier dreams. Is this really living? Passion in life is connecting with ...
Views: 1245 - Practicing self-compassion - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenCompassion towards ourselves and towards other is a powerful tool to overcome low self-esteem. You can apply compassion as a short term tool in your day-to-day life, and as a long term practice on a regular, preferably daily basis. While the former is an informal way to use it 'to go', the ...
Views: 1245 - The Secret To Becoming More Self Confident - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhen asked about the people you admire the most, it is very likely that you adore at least one of those people because they are just so confident about themselves in everything they do. Perhaps you envy them because you find it so hard to build confidence in yourself. Well, do you believe that ...
Views: 1245 - Living Without Regrets - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI always think of the song "Non Je ne regrette rien", which Edith Piaf was famous for singing, whenever I visit Paris. It is of course a French song, and well known, so that easily explains why it popped into my head whilst sitting in the airplane en route to Paris. Its words prompted me to ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Book Review: Breaking The Chain of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development and Self-Esteem. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Development and Self-Esteem is Dr. Joe Rubino. Self-Esteem consists of the self relevant beliefs and emotions which shape one’s individual ...
Views: 1243 - Celebrities: Do Certain Celebrities Normalise Attention Seeking Behaviour? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, there are a number of ways for someone to become famous, and this has opened the door to people from all walks of life. Said another way, it is no longer necessary for someone to have real talent; they can end up in the public eye for other reasons. Reality TV What has ...
Views: 1243 - Making The Distinction Between Blame And Responsibility - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Tom WrightThere is a distinction between blaming ourselves for the conditions of our lives, and instead, being responsible for everything in our lives, that when made, makes all the difference in the world. A difference that shows up in our lives as how we feel about just about everything. The sticky part ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Say "Yes" To You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyHave you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...
Views: 1243 - Are You Singing Your Song of Success? Five Secrets to Following Your Dreams and Achieving More Success in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ed SykesRecently, Susan Boyle, an unemployed forty-seven year old single woman from the small village of Blackburn, Scotland decided to compete in the television program, “Britain’s Got Talent.” She did not look like the typical “star quality” contestant. So, when she first walked out on the stage, ...
Views: 1242(4 votes) - Limiting Beliefs could be Stopping You from Being Successful - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Noelyne JonesDo you limit your own success by having beliefs that are unhelpful? You may not even be aware of these limiting beliefs because they are so ingrained in your psyche. Why would you limit yourself intentionally? Most people who come to my coaching sessions are totally unaware of how their own ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Missed Connections - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Meghan GehanI remember, during those long years when my marriage was unraveling, thinking that my then-husband had an “issue” with emotional intimacy. At the time, it was much easier to point the finger of blame in his direction. Now, ten years and a lot of therapy later, I can see a bit more clearly that ...
Views: 1242 - The Mystique of Inner Beauty - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Peter WinslowDo you have the answer to this puzzler? You can’t fake it, but you can definitely hide it. You can’t buy or sell it, but it never stops giving to those who have it. You can’t see it, but everyone feels when it’s there. Got your answer? Most people chime in with answers like ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Letting Go: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Holding Onto The Past? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one can drive, they will know that they can either go forwards or they can go backwards; what they can’t do is to go in both directions at the same time. In the same way, one can either stay stuck in the past or they can embrace the present. Therefore, in order for one to be able to live ...
Views: 1241 - Overcoming Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Moshe TokayerLow self esteem is a major barrier that will prevent you from discovering your unique life mission or living it. So, it's crucial to work on building self esteem. This is a good idea even if you have an accurate evaluation of yourself as we'll see later in this article. What is Low Self ...
Views: 1241(4 votes) - Ten Things that make Juggling and Circus Skills a Fantastic Self Help Tool - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from James GuiverTen Things that make Juggling and Circus Skills a Fantastic self help tool When people think of self help there are a few areas that generally crop up – yoga, meditation, exercise, organising your life. You are much less likely to consider something like juggling or another circus skill. ...
Views: 1241 - Lack Of Confidence- The Crippling Effects That Will Block Your Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rhod JonesDo you suffer from lack of confidence? Are you one of the many you are hamstrung by this insidious disease? Millions of people struggle with a shortage confidence and recognizing it is the 1st step to overcoming it and growing as a person in all facets of your life. Your lack of ...
Views: 1240 - Self Talk. Are you listening? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeDid you know that you talk to yourself all day long? (Yes, you're likely doing it right now. You can't deny it!) Also, I'm not talking about the all of the mental chatter about the various activities and chores you need to remember and manage throughout the day. Yes, it's also self talk but ...
Views: 1240 - Acne - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Peter RadfordCauses of Acne Continued Diet In previous decades, it was widely believed by doctors that diet had little influence on the incidence of acne. However, many patients currently believe that their acne is brought about by factors related to their diet. The fact is that there is ...
Views: 1239(3 votes) - Anger: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a number of people were asked what they think about anger, some of them might say that it is a ‘bad’ emotion. This is then going to be something that is black and white, meaning that it is not open for debate. Someone like this could talk about how this is an emotion that only causes ...
Views: 1239 - Boundaries: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Masculine Nature If They Are Unable To Say No? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is asked if they would like to do something, they could end up saying yes. This could show that they actually want to do what the person has suggested, and there will then have been no reason for them to say anything else. A Wonderful Experience This could then be a time when one ...
Views: 1239 - Could Playing More Help You Eat and Stress Less? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryEmotional eating is a signal that life is out of balance. Emotional eating and overeating happen when we use food to try to help us manage our feelings. The triggers for emotional eating vary–we might eat to cope with loneliness, unhappiness, stress or boredom. Sometimes we eat for ...
Views: 1238 - How to raise your child's self-esteem - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2014 from Rhonda RabowHigh self-esteem occurs when a child feels that he belongs. He has a sense of feeling important, accepted and valued. When the child grows up feeling lovable and capable; he develops high self-esteem. He needs to feel proud of his accomplishments. He is able to assume responsibility and is ...
Views: 1237 - Masculinity: What Can Happen If A Man Grew Up Without A Father? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for a man to have been brought up without a father. Or, even if his father was around when he was growing up, he might not have been emotionally available. Therefore, a man may have had his father around during the beginning of his life, but that doesn’t mean ...
Views: 1237 - Your Gateway to Success - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from John Di LemmeEach and every day, we progress on the journey of Life. Every person has the power to direct the flow of his or her success, even without the use of words. Take a moment and think about it. What is the number one characteristic that impacts you the most regarding your interaction with ...
Views: 1237 - Building confidence isn't easy, BUT... - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayBuilding confidence might not be easy. But the principles are pretty simple.Theoretically, building confidence shouldn’t be complicated. And theoretically, confidence coaching shouldn’t be necessary. The key word here, of course, is theoretically. Because in practice, things act ...
Views: 1236 - Building Self Esteem in Chilren: Help Raise Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Elizabeth MorrisHelp raise low self esteem through encouraging your child to take up a hobby or sport they find appealing. Hobbies, sports and interests benefit children in many ways. It gives a child an opportunity to express themselves, and it allows them to discover themselves and build their self-esteem as ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - How to go from a distant disaster to happily ever after - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAre you wondering why your relationship has become distant? Or perhaps it has just spiralled out of hand? This article will help you to understand the first step to creating something new. Did you know that one of the biggest drivers of relationship break down is the fear of abandonment? This ...
Views: 1236 - Replace Your Self-Criticism with Self-Compassion! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Georgiana CarollusDo you believe that you need to be hard on yourself in order to succeed? Do you think showing yourself compassion is a weakness and only a feel-good way to coddle yourself? Would you change your mind about this if you learned that self-compassion can increase your sense of well-being and ability ...
Views: 1236 - Secrets Of The Self Defense Groin Kick - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kenneth FordHow to defend yourself, Groin Kick secrets The importance of physical exercise is a topic that increasingly is attracting the interest of people, based on their cognizance of the Greek maxim "mens sana in corpore sano '.In this discussion, we will see what the exercise of self defense as a ...
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