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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- 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: 1504(3 votes) - What Are the Consequences of Your Actions? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe all know that whether it is in our business or in our personal lives, there are often consequences (intended and unintended) for our actions. Admittedly, sometimes we get lucky and the potential consequences never happen, but, more often, they do catch up with us. Your willingness to accept ...
Views: 2029(4 votes) - Self-Esteem: How it Affects Our Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Krystal KuehnThere is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity. ~Nathaniel Branden You may have heard it said that you can not love others if you do not love yourself. Having self-love means you care ...
Views: 3947(1 vote) - Success Secrets For Students and Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Bheki ShabanguA vast majority of students navigate through their studies with no picture of their future. A large percentage is just collecting degrees. Many land themselves even to jobs that has nothing to do with their line of study or area of expertise. What is the cause? A lack of vision. A lack of vision ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Childhood is the Starting Point of Your Personal Growth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThe way in which you think and act starts right from your childhood. You will learn things from a very early age. You will find out about your likes and dislikes and you will also start to develop your personality. Childhood is a very precious time and it is one that wills you will want to ...
Views: 1060 - How to be more Patient - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Osman HameedHow you cope with problems, is greatly effected by your past The coping style which you learned as a child is generally same in later life. If you learned that kicking and screaming loudly enough will result in your mom or dad caving in and letting you "have it now" you are likely to ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - ***How to Stop Emotional Eating (and other compulsive behavior problems) For Good - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Morty LefkoeWhen I first started helping clients whose major complaint was emotional eating—eating for emotional reasons when they really weren’t hungry—I assumed that the problem was caused by beliefs and conditioning, like most other behavioral or emotional problems. But when all the beliefs and ...
Views: 2704(2 votes) - Things To Say To Set Your Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSetting your own personal boundaries is important so that you'll avoid becoming a doormat, keeping your self-esteem intact, and saying no without feeling guilty. After all, you are taking care of your personal needs, as each of us do, so, why feel guilty saying no to some things you can't commit ...
Views: 865 - Confidence is King - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonConfidence and self belief allow you to do more of what you want to do. Are you content with every aspect of your life? Is there a part of your life which you would like to change over or to improve upon? Many people suffer from negative effects carried forwards from past experiences which ...
Views: 1295 - How To Develop Positive Feeling From Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Andre ZiziHow often we’ve heard success gurus telling us to think positive, only few of them mention the positive feeling. How to go from positive thinking to positive feeling? Well, if you think you can just think it and you feel it, think again. How often we’ve read and learned how to be ...
Views: 2337 - How to Stop Your Shyness Now - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joshua UebergangShyness is a problem that everyone deals with from time to time. Though it is different for everybody in different situations, shyness essentially stems from the same root in the human psyche, and manifests itself in similar ways, no matter who the person is or the situation they find themselves ...
Views: 1643 - 4 Ways to Overcome Social Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt's tough when you find yourself in a conversation and, for whatever reason, you become paralyzed and unable to speak. Not through some mental hiccup or brain freeze, but because you are afraid - deeply, pathologically afraid - of how your conversation partner will perceive you. Ironically, ...
Views: 1626 - Which Voice Do You Feed? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Judith RichardsonAs a woman entrepreneur, my vision is for work environments that support and sustain life; that invite health, humor, compassion and truth. We succeed without having to sacrifice our integrity or anyone else's. We take part in creating something greater than ourselves; be part of something ...
Views: 926(3 votes) - Low Self Esteem Help: Ways To Improve Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Neelima ReddyAre you feeling down with low self esteem? Well, you should not, and you are not alone. There are a lot of people all over the world that are facing low self esteem. Because of this, there are a growing number of people who need low self esteem help. Do not ever think that this is something that ...
Views: 2755 - Improve Your Conversation Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Royane RealPeople who are shy, and people who have low self esteem often have a difficult time making conversation with others. They sound awkward, they don’t make eye contact with their conversation partners, and they have a hard time keeping the conversation flowing. Although shy people and those ...
Views: 7932(8 votes) - Loving Youself - Healing Shame and the Inner Child - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Pamela TurnerHave you ever felt that there is a deep hole inside you? One you cannot fill. I think all of us do to some extent. It feels like sometime, when we were very, very young, something or some things happened that pulled the natural love out of us and left a endless hole, because Love is infinite. ...
Views: 3860(1 vote) - From Chaos to Clarity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Stacey CurnowOne of my coaching clients is struggling with clutter. And although I don't advertise it as a service, I actually love to declutter and organize. So I offered to help her—and started the conversation by stating that I wouldn't try to compel her to give up anything she didn't want to let go. ...
Views: 2756(2 votes) - How To Have Confidence Overcoming Shyness, Girls - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Timothy ArendsWant to have confidence overcoming shyness, girls? Here are three power steps to do so. 1. Fake it till you make it. By behaving in certain ways, we can change how we feel. Studies done at the University of California School of Medicine in San Francisco had volunteers make six facial ...
Views: 3088(2 votes) - Love is All You Need... Could it be That Simple? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Karen Schachter"Fear will stop your love; Love will stop your fear" (Morcheeba) We all long for connection, validation and understanding ("love") in our relationships, but often times, something triggers an old fear or ...
Views: 2793 - Perseverance - Just Keep Moving - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Aurelia FloresSometimes perseverance isn’t the big things, it’s the little ones. One foot in front of another, just another minute, only one more step, etc. I know that some days when I’m working out and in the middle of a really intense session I can’t think about how much longer I have to complete ...
Views: 3163 - Midlife is the Perfect Time to Bloom - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Tomar LevineI’m a late bloomer and a midlife bloomer, someone who only started fully blooming in the second half of life. That is why I am so passionate about helping other women bloom later in life. Because really, there is no age limit to what I mean by blooming. My concept of late blooming has changed ...
Views: 2695 - Build Confidence Through Clear Focus - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBuild Confidence. Seeing is believing; or is it? How clear is your vision? Is your reality based upon what you see or what you know? I frequently find myself marveling at how easily one automatically jumps to conclusions based upon prior self-belief, ideas and expectations, sometimes to the ...
Views: 2150 - Exercising Hope - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Stacey CurnowHope is not just some ephemeral emotion. Nor is it the abstract one-size-fits-all concept put to work in poetry and political campaigns. It’s actually a deeply felt neurochemical stance that our minds take toward our current circumstances—a stance that alters our outlooks and our actions, as ...
Views: 2886(2 votes) - Finding Peace - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Stacey CurnowPeace doesn't require two people; it requires only one. It has to be you. The problem begins and ends there. - Byron Katie I love Byron Katie. I really do. I had a read a ton of literature on happiness – from academic studies to the Dalai Lama - and nothing helped me let go of my stressful ...
Views: 2603 - Forty Conversation Starters - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from John DonlandForty Conversation Starters Let’s face it, no matter how good a conversation is going, sometimes you’ll get stuck and run out of things to say. This can be especially hard if the person you’re speaking with isn’t keeping up their end of the conversation. Sometimes is seems you have little in ...
Views: 7911(1 vote) - Build Confidence and Stop Looking for Guarantees in Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonBuild Confidence. Gain mental strength. We know this is what we need to be both happy and successful. Nevertheless, we all look for guarantees from time to time. We would like to be reassured of such things as definitely passing exams or a relationship definitely working out well, and so ...
Views: 2155 - Improving Self Confidence and Overcoming Shyness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinSelf confidence is mainly destroyed by personal doubt and disbelief in oneself. If, for instance, your inner critic tells you are not good looking, then obviously you won’t love and accept yourself and may consequently lose self confidence. As this happens over and over again, with lots of ...
Views: 2376 - Boosting Confidence the Easy Way - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinTo boost your self confidence you need to work on some of your personal weaknesses first. It is essential you know who you are, what you like or dislike, your tastes and preferences. This may sound straight forward, but if you look at things closely, do you do, say or participate in things to ...
Views: 2244 - Letting go of Guilt - Improve confidence and self esteem - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinFeeling guilty can have a huge negative impact on your self confidence, self esteem and happiness. It has a draining effect and in reality, serves no useful purpose. Furthermore, these feelings can start a vicious circle - feelings of guilt are a sign of low confidence and self esteem, ...
Views: 5680 - Increasing Self Esteem with Affirmations - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinLow self-esteem is often the result of negative messages being absorbed by the subconscious, so supplying your mind with more positive messages can make a powerful difference! So how do we write and use affirmations to change those messages? Below you’ll find some simple tips to help you ...
Views: 2374 - Personal Responsibility...Now That Hurts! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Dwayne KlassenTaking Personal responsibility for your life may may sound rather simplistic and obvious, but very few people delve deep into its true meaning. It is was what caused me to have my "aha" moment. It was the catalyst for my rebirth, and my awakening that created the idea for my book and brand, ...
Views: 2584(2 votes) - Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jamie LernerAppreciation is a wonderful way to distract yourself if you are feeling disconnected and wanting to make a shift back into a connected state. It only takes a moment to redirect yourself to a place of appreciation. Appreciation is the unconditional loving and allowing of ourselves, and the ...
Views: 3811(4 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Quickly Become a More Confident Speaker With out Breaking a Sweat!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelWhen you’re speaking, do you rely too much on your audience? Are you always getting negative messages from their body language and facial expressions? When you’re speaking, do you rely too much on your audience? Are you always getting negative messages from their body language and facial ...
Views: 2933(3 votes) - Conversation Help For When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Royane RealMy readers often ask me for advice about how to make friends and improve their conversation skills. They lack confidence in talking to other people and they get shy and nervous. Their mind goes blank when they try to make conversation. If you have the problem of feeling shy or nervous during a ...
Views: 6869(4 votes) - ***How Mentoring and Coaching Can Change Your Life: It Changed Mine - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Dr. Diana Kirschner“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our heart and we are never, ever the same.” ~ Anon This article is penned by my colleague and friend Jim Delpino. Jim is a highly gifted and experienced clinical social worker and marriage and ...
Views: 4310(38 votes) - Are You Struggling Against "Victim Mentality"? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonIt is extremely difficult to deal with people who have a predisposition to assume that the World is against them. It is however, even more difficult for the person who has to live with this belief. We all of us, perhaps, understand how this feels to a certain degree. Everyone has ...
Views: 2371 - Improving Self Confidence In 5 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Neelima ReddySo you’re confident. This doesn’t mean you’ll always stay as confident as you are now. Time changes and whether you like it or not, people grow and they can grow better than you if you don’t develop yourself. Improving self confidence is one way for you to avoid being left out and to stay at the ...
Views: 1867 - 5 Steps to Break Down Negative Thinking & Stop Beating Yourself Up! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Janna ChinDo you pay attention to everything your mind tells you? Our minds can take us on a wild goose ride with all the "What ifs" and "I should haves." The mind is the main cause of the "Worrier" in us and is the culprit for our automatic tendency to "beat ourselves up" at the first sign of ...
Views: 2439 - 4 Easy Tips For Healthy Self Esteem & Body Image - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Janna ChinWhen you look in the mirror are you happy with what you see? Society and media are constantly pressuring us to look a certain way with images of skinny, curvy, made up women plastered all over magazine covers and on TV. The underlying message of beauty is to be thin, to have the latest haircut, ...
Views: 1833 - Boundaries, Self Esteem, and Magic! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Janna ChinBoundaries are the invisible lines that separate you from me. Boundaries are limits we set for ourselves to keep us emotionally, physically, and spiritually safe. Sad to say, but many people don't know anything about boundaries because it's not something learned in school and is rarely talked ...
Views: 5353 - Self-Compassion - More Powerful Than Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererWhat one single trait has been found to be healthier than self-esteem? Which trait has been shown to lead to more resiliency than self-esteem? What trait turns down the volume on negative emotions like guilt and self-loathing following a huge mistake? Self-Esteem Is NOT the Answer We Thought ...
Views: 5940(3 votes) - This is a SCARF You Don’t Want to Wear - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from M.J. RyanI wrote last time about how our limbic systems are constantly on high alert, ready to activate the stress response at the sign of a threat. That’s a good thing when we’re in physical danger. But unfortunately it also can turn on in traffic jams, layoffs, arguments with our loved ones…you fill in ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - Everything Happens For a Reason - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalAt times, especially in moments when we are down and seems that everyone have deserted us, we tend to blame other people for whatever misfortunes that we have. We can easily pinpoint others, blame ourselves and worst, blame our God for all that is happening in our life. We tend to forget that ...
Views: 2298(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Restoring Calm Confidence When Your Confidence Gets Shaken - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksToday in my M5 seminar, we talked about having calm confidence in the face of struggle, and my 5 steps to returning the calm confidence if it’s ever shaken. Confidence is often mistaken for cockiness, but confidence is not about being bold and blindly brazen. Calm confidence is a deep knowing ...
Views: 6821 - Are You Imprisoned By Walls of Jealousy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonJealousy is a cruel emotion; cruelest of all to those who experience it, but also cruel to those whom it is directed at. I was totally shocked yesterday when I accidentally came across an on-line forum which was supposed to be a networking opportunity for those who work in a particular niche ...
Views: 2478 - Can Positive Feedback Be Dangerous And What To Do About It? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Maurine PattenEveryone likes positive feedback. It is known that it is helpful in building self-esteem and success. In fact, schools and parents have been doing a good job giving more positive feedback since the push in the seventies and eighties to build children’s self-esteem. Research indicates ...
Views: 3156(4 votes) - Choosing The Right Anti-Virus Software - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Justin WilliamsMany people believe that when they buy a new computer, they can bring it home, hook it up, and immediately begin playing games and listening to music. Although this is possible, it is not always wise. Many people forget one of the most important steps, downloading anti-virus ...
Views: 1829 - Pleasing Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniCan you imagine a life where you only said yes to things that you really wanted to do? I’m talking about truly only doing the things you want to do. This means you never go to any affair out of obligation. You never did another favor for someone unless you really wanted to. You could ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - Lying as a Form of Control - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Margaret PaulAll of us, as we were growing up, learned a myriad of ways to try to have control over getting love, avoiding pain, and feeling safe. One of the ways we might have learned is to lie.We all had many opportunities to learn this way of protecting ourselves, which is a form of manipulation/control:A ...
Views: 4308(1 vote) - BEAT SELF SABOTAGE - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Anna Aparicio“Speak well to yourself because your deep mind is always listening” I remember one evening at a boot camp session, when a fellow boot camper working out right beside me managed to slightly vex me, to put it nicely... her self-talk, which she let out for everyone to “enjoy” went on something ...
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