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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- Love You Tender. - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Carly CooperFor one reason or another, many of us suffer from low self-esteem. Whether you were picked on in grade school for wearing glasses or you experienced some big rejections in your adult life, we all have something about ourselves that make us want to eat an entire box of Oreos. Perhaps you were ...
Views: 1077 - Hold On... Help is On the Way!!! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Johnny MorneySome of you know that I was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Navy assigned to an Aircraft Carrier where I served in the Aviation Department. This allowed me to work on the dangerous and fascinating flight deck (aircraft runway). For those of you that remember the movie Top ...
Views: 1076 - Raising Self Esteem and Combat Stress At The Same Time: Learn to Play When You Get Stressy! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisLearn To Play When Stressed A positive way of dealing with stress is to indulge in activities that take your mind off your problems. This stress management technique is one of the most popular ones since this method promises a whole lot of fun and a lot of positive results! Engage in ...
Views: 1076(2 votes) - Powerful Women: Using Language to Explode Your Power - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.What’s in a word? Is it worth a thousand pictures? Lots and could be. Words are approximately 7% of our communication so what makes them so important? Because without them we would struggle to get our point across or hear that all-important feeling or thought someone is trying to share. ...
Views: 1075 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Have To Do What Other People Want In Order To Be Accepted? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that it is part of human nature to want to be accepted, and this is something that human beings need during the beginning of their life. When this takes place, it is likely to be a lot easier for them to function when they are older. Self-Acceptance The reason for this is ...
Views: 1075 - What are YOU Really Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Michael Murphy13 year old, Nicole Ruhter noticed something that thousands of others had simply passed up. As she walked along the service road of the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas, recently, she saw a tea-colored shape she thought to be a diamond. Even though Nicole was in a part ...
Views: 1075 - “You Shouldn’t Have Asked!” - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn early 2000, I started to learn a martial art, and for a little while before this I had thought about doing something. What had a played part here was that I had been watching films with Jean-Claude Van Damme in. And while I ended up learning a different marital art to the one I had in ...
Views: 1075 - Having Self Confidence, Through Life Training, Creates a Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyWhenever I look in the mirror, I see a “stud ... not a dud!” If honest confession is good for the soul, in order to be truthful, sometimes I see a “dud not a stud.” Tiredness, mental fatigue, spiritual doubts, inhibitions and poor nutrition ... all of these can play a part. But we always have ...
Views: 1074 - Communication: Is It Important To Have A Positive Energy? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a bad smell can cause someone to leave a room, a bad energy can also cause them to do the same thing. But, while a bad smell can be something that will typically register at a conscious level for someone, their conscious mind might not typically be aware of when they are ...
Views: 1074 - Victim Mentality: Do Some People Only Feel Loved When They Act Like A Victim? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to someone’s self-image, there is the chance that it is having a positive effect on their life. How they see themselves is then going to allow them to feel good about themselves and to fulfil their needs. Two Parts What this shows is how much of an effect one’s view of ...
Views: 1073 - What You Don't Believe Can Save Your Life - by Why is it so hard to believe that we are good and capable and trustworthy?
Perhaps it is because when we were very little, we came to believe that when we were freely and merely being ourselves, we were bad and thoughtless and, well, "broken". Yes, that something was actually wrong with us. ...
Views: 1073 - Women And Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsSelf-esteem, as defined in the dictionary, is “pride in oneself; self-respect.” All too often, young girls who lack self-esteem carry the same subjective view of themselves as they become adult women. What tools can be used to develop pride, self-respect, and self-esteem? One unique way is to ...
Views: 1073 - “I Want To Be With Someone Who Makes Me Look Good!” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years I have heard people say that they want to be with someone who will make them look good. Additionally, there have been people who have wanted to take their partner out to “show them off”. There have even been moments in my own life when I have thought that being with woman ...
Views: 1073 - How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Self image, Self Esteem, Positive thinking, Positive psychology, Success, Success principles, Self help, Self Help books, Empowerment, Transformation, Thoughts, Inspiration “Inspiration, ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Positive Thinking: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Being Positive? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was given the option of experiencing extreme joy or extreme sadness, there is the chance that they would go for the former. It feels good to feel good; whereas it feels bad to feel bad. Based on this, it could be said that it is easy to see why someone would want to feel good all ...
Views: 1071 - You Are Not Your Shame - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Kelley KosowOver the past few weeks I have had the privilege of leading two transformational weekend workshops. I am always in awe of what an honor it is to be invited into people’s lives and have them share so openly about their past as well as the honest and raw feelings they have about themselves and ...
Views: 1071 - How To Avoid Your Personal Life By Keeping Busy - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiMary is a typical small business owner, she keeps herself busy doing the 'hands on' work. In her case it is doing beauty treatments and she told me she keeps doing this because she really enjoys it. Her clients constantly tell her how great she is, which makes her feel appreciated. However it ...
Views: 1069 - Travelling Is Great For Self-Development! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAfter I went to Stockholm, Sweden, I was reminded of how good it was to travel, and the experience was very similar to how I felt when I have travelled in the past. When I went away last time, I came back feeling alive. In addition to this, I saw myself differently and a lot of my thoughts ...
Views: 1069 - Empathy Is No Better Than Anger! - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was at a bar the other night there was a scuffle; fortunately, no one was injured. I thought that this is what can happen when some people get drunk, they lose all self-control. Instead of being able to think about what they are doing and the consequences that may arise, they end ...
Views: 1069 - Feel the Fear – How to Build Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” ~ Dale Carnegie Self-confidence is a mindset whereby you are certain that you can tackle any challenge for a better outcome because you ...
Views: 1068 - Self-Improvement Tips: It Is All About Your Personal Foundation - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Steve ScottAs a personal business coach, I have observed that your level of self-improvement will not exceed the strength of your personal foundation. What is your personal foundation? An individual’s personal foundation is his or her structural basis that supports him or her in living an exceptional ...
Views: 1068 - Building Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairLearning to accept you Accepting yourself in a loving way is the first step. No one is perfect, therefore, why shed tears about your imperfections. This is the way God made us - Imperfect! Someone else may have qualities that we lack, but we also may have qualities that another person lacks. ...
Views: 1067 - Motivating yourself: Why? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Melissa TherrienSaving the world is such an easy way to get motivated. You have to, or you're done for. Not to mention the grandness of it all, so much better than doing it 'because I want to'. That is just considered selfish. Right? There are a lot of things I would like to do. What stops me from getting ...
Views: 1067 - Self Esteem Issues? Three Steps That Lead to More Self Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWould you like to build your self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you worried it might not be possible because you've had such a long history of put-downs, failures, and negative self-concept? If so, read on because this article will show you why it's never too late to increase your self esteem ...
Views: 1067 - Treatment for low self-esteem - Often misunderstood by the professional community - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenOvercoming low self-esteem is probably one of the most misunderstood problem of the professional community, meaning psychotherapists, counselors, or coaches. The full dimension of low self-esteem does not seem to be generally understood. Often clients reported that they saw several therapists ...
Views: 1067 - Critical Thinking: Are Some People Injustice Collectors? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to hear about people who have experiences each day where they feel taken advantage of or harmed in some way. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone like this to feel oppressed and/or victimised, along with feeling offended. And, it might not matter if they are ...
Views: 1066 - Overcome Inferiority Complex - Are You a Grasshopper or a Giant? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsThe way you see yourself, your perspective of who you are, plays a vital part in the way you act and the experiences you have in all areas of your life. If you have a low perspective of yourself or a low self-image no matter what situation, you'll find yourself being unsuccessful in whatever you ...
Views: 1066 - You have the means to defeat the mind's enemies - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from rob whiteYOU HAVE THE MEANS TO DEFEAT THE MIND'S ENEMIES. I have learned that before I can defeat that which is defeating me out in the world, I must defeat that which is defeating my naturally curious and ambitious mind. I make it a daily habit to ask myself the following healthy question, "What ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - From Failure to Success: Overcome Playing Small In 30 Minutes Or Less! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Saskia Roell“Oh, I’m so stupid!” she said. Marcie tried to dial in to the Soul Tribe Coaching Call for the first time two weeks ago. She dialed the number and couldn’t get in. When she was finally able to connect to the call she realized that she had said, “Oh, I’m so stupid,” at least 20 times before she ...
Views: 1065 - Having A Challenge Executing A Strategy? Personal Development And Growth - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Steve ScottTo move forward in business, you or your organization must be good at execution. It sounds so simple, yet time and again the execution of a strategy or change fails. How come? Any time you seek to execute a change in the strategy you are asking yourself and others to change your human ...
Views: 1065 - How to attract what you want and stop attracting undesirable situations from reoccurring - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that it is not a coincidence that you attract situations that make you question if you should accept them? The man with kids, or the job with less pay, the unsavoury housemate, the woman who isn’t fully committed when you truly desire to be with someone who is. Many people live ...
Views: 1065 - How to Build Confidence When You’re An Introvert - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2020 from Noah St JohnWell today, I'll teach you my three proven tips so you can have more confidence even if you're shy and introverted like me. Let's talk about confidence! This is one of the big things that people ask me all the time, especially my high-level coaching clients. When I'm doing live events, when ...
Views: 1065 - Critical Thinking: Was Everything Fine Before Trump Became President? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperDue to Trump’s visit to England, he has received more media coverage than usual, and this has also meant that certain people have spent more time talking about him than they usually would. It is as though some people can’t stop thinking about Trump; their whole life appears to revolve around ...
Views: 1064 - What is your process of Discovery? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2005 from graham julieWhen Julie looks through the lens of her camera she is interested in what is in focus and what is out of focus. Sometimes what is in focus is so boring, it’s the out of focus which interests her. The question that occupies her mind is: how do I bring that which is out of focus in focus? The ...
Views: 1064 - 3 Ways To Increase Your Self-Worth So You’re More Positive & Persuasive - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Seán BrickellIt happens too often for too many of us. You fail to get something you really want…because, at the crucial moment, something inside you doubts you’re able to pull it off. Right? You know that aching feeling…and the results of that. This leads to a variety of situations like: • Not ...
Views: 1063 - Are you playing the victim? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayWhen I set out on my great escape from depression towards a confident life, one of the hardest things to realize was that I had a habit of unconsciously playing the victim. A habit that I needed to outright slaughter if I was going to get confidence, and get where I wanted to be. This goes ...
Views: 1063 - How To Get More Customers - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you tired of struggling to create a world-class business... and spending more than you make each month? Many entrepreneurs, small business owners and Internet marketers face this problem. It’s tough to break into a market, attract new customers and escape the trap of self-employment: ...
Views: 1063 - Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Helen Gray"We become what we think about all day long. The question is, what do you think about?" Dr.Wayne Dyer What is self-esteem? The dictionary defines it as "pride in one’s self", or "self-respect". Jack Canfield, Author and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the ...
Views: 1063 - The Story of The Pea - by The Pea
One day I found a gift. In my pocket was a package of peas. How special I am to have this gift. This gift was going to bring me great joy. They were going to bring me happiness; they were going to bring me an abundance of food. Each day I spent time with my peas. I imagined a great ...
Views: 1063 - We Are All On Our Own Path! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI was talking to someone the other day who was finding it hard to get through to another person in their life. They could see that this person was unable to make progress in an area of their life and this caused them to offer their advice. But while it was their intention to assist them, ...
Views: 1063 - Can an introvert have an exciting life and survive? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2014 from Lynette CraneYes, many do. Many do not. Performers are, surprisingly often, introverts, because performing provides a perfect platform for an introvert. A performance usually involves a structured situation with behavior that is well-rehearsed; furthermore, we can usually perform without those ...
Views: 1062 - Love and Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Pam WhiteThe other day I was sitting in my living room having a wonderful cup of coffee I had just made and suddenly I felt myself be twenty years old, listening to a song about love and yearning. I remember very well what I was yearning for. It had nothing to do with my past, nothing in my past was ...
Views: 1062 - The Power of Personal Charisma - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVWebster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines charisma as “a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure.” Become An Irresistible Person Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines charisma as "a personal magic of leadership arousing ...
Views: 1061 - The Roots And Fruits Philosophy Of Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonOne of the biggest barriers to living fully in your spirituality and in your life is an ever-so-deeply-conditioned, limiting, and self-defeating belief system. This is the core and the root of self-destructive behavior, sub-satisfactory results and negative thinking. Over the years of ...
Views: 1061 - Time to Upgrade Your Friends? - by There is a saying that goes something like this: The person you are today is a direct by-product of the books you read and the people you hang out with. If you are not where you want to be in life, it might be time to upgrade your friends. Take this simple quiz to see"
1. Are your friends ...
Views: 1061 - 3 Ways to Become a Highly Appreciated Working Mom - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Working moms get a bad rap. They are damned if they do and damned if they don’t. Do or don’t what? Everything! The working mother is busting you-know-what to be everything, everywhere to everyone. Face it – that’s impossible even for Wonder Woman. Every working mother I know at some time or ...
Views: 1059 - Don't Do Anything For Recognition! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAbout a month ago, I had a call from a publisher that was trying to sell me some kind of publishing package. This was a publisher that had contacted me a number of times in the past and, each time this took place, I made it clear that I was not willing to go down this route. After I spoke ...
Views: 1059 - How to Get Taller - 5 Easy Methods to Increase Height (This is For You) - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from mathew j.robertIf you are frustrated with your height, don't lose hope. There are many people in the world today who are dissatisfied with their height. Despite every possible effort they make to look taller, they remain unhappy with their stature. Some may consider surgery to increase height. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1059 - Why Examining the Past is Highly Overestimated to Overcome Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenDo you share the common belief that you have to analyze events in your childhood in order to get better? I would like to challenge this belief. Quite often it is not necessary or even counter-productive to 'rummage through the past'. But why is it such a popular idea? Our general approach to ...
Views: 1059 - Why I Need to Have Faith - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Amr AbbasA friend once told me to have faith. I remember the exact words they said and I quote, "Have faith. Have faith in people. Have faith in God, if all else fails. Just have faith." If my memory serves me correctly, I was feeling down because life was not fair. Life is never fair. Sometimes I have ...
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