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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Relationships: Why Do Some People Criticize People Who Receive Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be in a position where they always find people to criticise, this might only take place from time to time. When it comes to what they can relate to, it could all depend on what mood they are in. As a result of this, the people around them might prefer to keep their distance ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Stop Others From Showing Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to feeling connected to other people and having a sense of being understood, it is vital that one is not only honest with themselves about what they are going through, but that they are honest with others to. Now, this is going to be more relevant with the people that one is ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Believe That All Men Hate Women? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go online and to look for information on the women’s movement, they are likely to come across all kinds of views and opinions. In fact, this could also take place if one was to simply find people who were part of this movement in their local area. University For example, if ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Right vs Wrong Decisions - How Do You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Kimberley CohenThere really aren’t right or wrong decisions. There is the choice you make, what transpires when you make it, and what you do from there. When you make a decision and it doesn’t turn out the way you had hoped, it doesn’t mean it was the "wrong" one, or if you would have chosen differently, ...
Views: 3310(1 vote) - Running Away From Reality - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow does one run away from reality? You might say that you can turn a blind eye or deaf ear and simply neither see nor hear what is going on. Alternatively you might perhaps see what is happening but not allow yourself to feel any emotional response to the situation. You could see something ...
Views: 5439(1 vote) - Self Image: Why Do Some People Take Things Personally? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who take just about everything personally and this doesn’t have to be the words that other people say. It could relate to how another person looks at them and what one experiences in the world around them. This can also relate to specific situations where one is being given ...
Views: 10832(1 vote) - Self-Development: Do Some Peoples Childhood's Set Them Up To Reject Their Masculine/Feminine Side - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone can find it easy to be assertive, they could find it hard to be vulnerable and to open up about how they feel. Alternatively, one could find it easy to open up about how they feel, but it could be a challenge for them to be assertive. As a result of this, they are going to ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Self-Esteem: Is Self-Acceptance The Key To Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone doesn’t feel good about themselves or simply wants to feel better than they do, they can end up trying to change one area of their life. At the same time, they may try to change a number of areas of their life. When this happens, someone is likely to believe that they will feel ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Self-Image: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That They’re Incapable? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one sees themselves as someone who is capable, it is naturally going to have a positive effect on their life. Through having this view, it will allow them to take the steps that they need to take to fulfil their goals. Thanks to how they feel about themselves, they will believe that they ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - Self-Neglect: Why Do Some People Always Put Other People’s Needs First? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone focuses on other people’s needs and does what they can to make sure that they are taken care of, they can end up being seen as a ‘good’ or ‘selfless’ person. One can behave in this way when they are at work and when they are around their friends and family, for instance. By ...
Views: 817(1 vote) - Selfless: Do Some People Only Help Others Because It Makes Them Feel Good? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are all kinds of things that one can do whilst they are on this planet, and while some things are frowned upon by society, there are other things that are encouraged. For example, one can choose to commit crime, but this will typically lead to a negative outcome. It could be said that ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - 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: 1359(1 vote) - Signs of Healthy Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2023 from Darlene LancerHealthy boundaries are essential in recovery from codependency. They both build and reflect self-esteem. Learning to have healthy boundaries is an essential aspect of individuating and becoming an individual and autonomous person. Boundaries are learned in childhood. Some dysfunctional ...
Views: 458(2 votes) - Skilled Sobriety - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Todd BranstonLong-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling your sponsor. Engaged recovery requires that you constantly learn new, concrete skills which support long-term sobriety. When I think of concrete skills that support ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Skinny Dipping is Better Than Double Dipping - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright, Arthur Levine 2011. Works: Keywords: Skinny Dipping, Double Dipping, Johnny Oops What has sex got to do with economics? I’ve come to the conclusion that swimming naked in the pool is a ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Groupthink? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone talks to people over social media, it is not going to be the same as talking to them in person. It could be said that this is pretty obvious, and that it is not something that needs to be pointed out. What this primarily comes down to is that one is going to be using a device to ...
Views: 3167(1 vote) - Social Media: Does Social Media Make It Easy For Someone To Create The Impression That They Are A Good Person? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to display their personality in the past, it would have been necessary for them to be around others. However, in today’s world this is no longer the case, and this is primarily due to social media. It is now possible for one to display their personality no matter where they ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Social Skills that Succeed at Work - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Delores MasonAn organization is about the products it creates or the services it provides, but an organization is also about people: customers, consumers and employees. Without these an organization simply doesn’t exist. As an employee in an organization, building positive relationships with people is as ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Soul Searching - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorMy soul sometimes feels it needs to take a leap off of a cliff. I find myself watching reruns, just to bide my time until something better comes along. There are a million other things I could be doing at this time, yet I choose to spend my time watching "mindless" tv. I don't necessarily think ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Stop The Lies!! - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Rita HickmanOne of my least favorite words in the English language is “just”. Uttered by well-meaning people (me included) it implies an easy answer to a complex situation. Whether you’re trying solve a work or personal issue, everyone seems to have the right answer. It’s as if having a problem is somehow a ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Stuck In Our Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Veronica BurgessBeside every case of stuck feelings, lies a sad little story. Recently, I’ve come across articles that discussed ways to prevent negative thinking “permanently.” The writer would go on to discuss how an individual can eliminate/extract/delete negative memories permanently. And as a result, they ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Success and the One Real Truth - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanIt’s far too easy to let the world seem to do it’s dirty job on our creation and descend into a spiral of out of control hopelessness where our ‘destiny’ and ‘fate’ lie in the hands of everyone and everything beyond our own ability to provide our own redemption as we escape the bleak misery of a ...
Views: 2026(1 vote) - Symptoms of an Awakening. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Adrian BoniardiI talk and write about the ‘Awakening’ process and subjects related pretty often… If you’ve been through the process yourself you won’t need further explanation of ‘why’ I may refer to it so often; and if you’re not sure what an ‘awakening’ is, you may have a better idea after reading this ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Telling The Truth: A Human Deficiency? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Sarah RuizWhy is it that our human race has such a difficult time telling the truth? The politician scandals mount each day as our own leaders think the best way to get through something is to lie about it. Almost always, especially with today’s technology and media resources the ones who lie get caught ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - The Art of Happiness by Beth Shepherd - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomThe art of happiness by Beth Shepherd. Ask people what would make them happy and many would say they are looking for happiness. But what is it and does it vary from person to person? The workaholic might say that it means clinching some big deal. The sex maniac might say it is being invited to ...
Views: 594(1 vote) - The Ego as an Addictive “Energy Vampire”, in Contrast to How Our Real Being Functions as a Limitlessly Abundant “Energy-Giver” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Barry HammerThe Ego Functions as an Addictive “Energy Vampire”, in Contrast to How Our Real Being Functions as a Limitlessly Abundant “Energy-Giver” Dr. Barry Hammer Although the narcissistic ego is often the loudest voice speaking within us, vociferously arguing for its own viewpoint, and ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - The Ego: Is The Ego A Bad Thing? - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is not working in life, it is common for blame to appear. And this can be towards: things, individuals and organisations. The opposite of this would be to take responsibility and to find out what the problems are and then to take the appropriate action. Through doing this, ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - The Emotionally Healthy Woman - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeThere are some serious misconceptions about what an emotionally healthy woman is. "Protect your creative life, If you would avoid habre del alma, the starved soul, name the problem for what it is-and fix it. Practice your work every day. Then, let no thought , no man, no woman, no mate, no ...
Views: 3071(1 vote) - The Future of Natural Language Processing | Chatbot GPT - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2023 from Daniel BrainIn the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Chatbot GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) stands out as a game-changer. It's not just a buzzword; it's a technological leap that's shaping the future of Natural Language Processing (NLP). In this article, ...
Views: 405(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Focus On Donald Trump’s Behaviour To Stop People From Seeing The Big Picture? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to hear people talk about how bad Donald Trump is, and they could have a number of different reasons as to why they have come to this conclusion. In fact, they might not even feel the need to go into why they have this outlook. It’s Obvious As far as they are concerned, ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Repetition To Control People? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, one would have watched TV, listened to the radio or read a paper if they wanted to find out what was taking place in the world. Nowadays, this is no longer necessary, and this is because they can simply go online. And, providing they have a Smartphone, they can do this no matter ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Media Create Discontentment? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are so many things that can take place through exposing oneself to the mainstream media. And let’s face it, due to the power and influence that it has, it is more or less impossible to not be affected by it. For some people, their whole meaning of life, what’s going on in the world and ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - The Media: Is The Media Creating Our View Of Reality? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to understanding what is going on in the world, the media has generally been the source that one has looked to. This has been the case for many, many years. But this has very recently changed and this is primarily due to the fairly introduction of the internet. In the past, the ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - The Media: Why Do Some People Find It Hard to Back Up Their Arguments When They Listen To The Mainstream Media? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what someone believes about what is taking place in the world, they can be heavily influenced by the mainstream media. Alternatively, they may have a different approach. One might be in a position where they rarely pay attention to this source of information, or they could ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - The Morality of Selling - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerSo many Christian people learn that a career in business means starting in sales – a job that often carries a reputation for manipulation and dirty dealing. Is it possible for a principled, religious person to take a sales job and feel good about it? Is there a moral approach to selling? The ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - The Most Harmful Word in Your Vocabulary - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Michael MantellSure, you may be thinking that word might be “hate,” “poverty,” “illness,” or “death.” No, these words are mild compared to the life-sucking, contentment-robbing, depression-boosting, anxiety-causing and anger-building word I’m thinking of. That word is “should.” In the wonderful words of my ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - The Next Productivity Breakthrough - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Terry MurrayAs companies claw their way out of the doldrums of The Great Recession the time is rapidly approaching to prepare for the next wave of growth. Traditionally, this means ramping up the hiring process, investing in new technology, or a combination of both. As we attempt to catch the upswing out ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - The Perfect Storm for Violence - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Stephanie MannThe murder of 12 and wounding of 58 people at a theater in Aurora, CO is another national tragedy sparking debate on gun control. Based on my experience as a crime and violence prevention consultant, over the past 35 years, I see a need to share what I have learned about violence. The seed ...
Views: 2460(1 vote) - The Power of Happiness: Taming Wild Beast of the Subconscious - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Jack PowersFor most of us, the subconscious mind is a curious and untameable beast. It lurks in the shadows, awaiting an opportunity to seize control of our willpower and force us to abandon our goals for the temptation of the moment. Dozens of techniques and disciplines such as positive affirmations, ...
Views: 1814(3 votes) - The Warrior Woman - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Ann Marie O'DellWhen young girls are replaced by the birth of a son, or feel their fathers wish that they were a boy, it isn’t uncommon to try to become a man for Dad. They can be the Combat Flyer, the Executive, a Madam, Race Car Driver or the ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Therapy: Why Do Some People Judge People Who Have Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has a problem with their car, there is a strong chance that they will end up taking it to a garage. And this is likely to take place without one spending a lot of time thinking about whether this is the right decision or not. No Pressure This is because one won’t be doing ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - There is only one Superman - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from cedric riceI think that we can all agree that there is only one superman. I think that we can also agree that it’s definitely not me or you. So since it ain’t me I don’t have to try to pretend like it is. One of the biggest mistakes that I have seen people in leadership or supervisory positions make is ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Thoughts Become Things: Does This Mean You Are What You Think? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Stephanie GoddardDo you want to know why you feel badly most of the time? I've done the reading. I've done the work. I KNOW what makes you (and me) feel stress, discomfort, anxiety, nervous, upset, angry, irritated...call it what you want. Bottom line: You're not happy. You can treat your unhappiness like ...
Views: 3712(1 vote) - Total Eclipse of the Sun Alert: Any Illusion of Control Is Going, Going, Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2017 from joan pancoe“When a cat falls out of a tree, it lets go of itself, becomes completely relaxed, and lands lightly on the ground. If the cat made up its mind that it didn’t want to fall, it would become tense and rigid and would just be a bag of broken bones upon landing. In the same way, it is the ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Ultimate Creativity: Living Your Values - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Paul KiewietI was on the floor. My knees gave out. My life had collapsed. I came home from Hong Kong to an empty, dark house. My life had become empty and dark at that moment when I turned on the lights, but the emptiness remained. The bedroom was eerily empty. Nothing on the dresser. I pulled a ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - 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: 1289(1 vote) - Victim Mentality: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Act Like A Victim? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who feel like a victim from time to time, there are others who pretty much always feel this way. When one can relate to the former, it is unlikely to be something that will have an effect on how they see themselves. Momentary But if it does have an effect on ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Vivation - The Skill of Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Paul Hughes“Wow! I didn't know it was possible to feel this good!,” said a client the other day after a Vivation session. This article briefly explains what Vivation is. Originated by Jim Leonard, Vivation is the skill of experiencing the core feeling process within your body that is the true source of ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - Vulnerability: Why Do Some People Feel Extremely Vulnerable? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel as though it is safe them to exist, there are others who don’t. Even so, this could be something that someone is not consciously aware of; how they experience life could just be what is normal. Part of Life However, if they were asked about what they do each day, ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Ways to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Dawn BarclayDo you have anyone in your life who displays any of the following behaviours (on a regular basis)? Gets all defensive and angry when they are given any form of feedback? ‘Flies of the handle’ at the slightest thing? Gets really upset and displays behaviours such as crying and tantrums ...
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