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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- The Struggle Of Being A Social Phobic - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsSocial phobia is the most common anxiety disorder out there. It is just pure fear of being in social situations. The power of the phobia increases massively where you become the centre of attention. When people look at you, you just go bright red and a load of word salad comes out of your ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - The Traffic Light System Of Self-Esteem Types - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsHow you describe yourself determines your image. This image can be considered your self-esteem. It is a great indicator of what you think and believe about yourself. It is obvious that your self esteem has a big impact on the relationships in your life, be it at work, at home, with friends or ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - The Vital Element: Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou’ve decided to improve your life. Where do you start? Do you begin with a new relationship, with a new career, or move to a new city? The answer is no, none of these, for there is one constant: you. The same you will be there, wherever you choose to go, whoever you’re with, whatever you ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Three Big Causes Of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsThere is no one solid reason for you having low self-esteem. It is likely to be a combination of factors that build on each other until a vicious cycle is created, making you feel more and more out of control. You just feel like problems continue to mount instead of being resolved. The first ...
Views: 1517(6 votes) - Three Simple Steps to Build Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Kate IrwinIf you want to build confidence and improve your self esteem there are some fairly simple steps you could take today to begin the process. It’s true. In the time you would normally spend worrying about your self-image and cursing your limitations you could be well on your way to a better ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - Three Ways To Instantly Boost Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsYou get what you focus on in life. If you have low self-esteem it is more than likely every thought you have is just making you feel worse about yourself. You need to snap out of your current mind set and do something different. I’m sure you are very good at telling people what is wrong with ...
Views: 1159(4 votes) - Today's Working Woman‘s Wardrobe: Do You Still Say Yes To The Dress? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.It's no secret that what you wear says a lot about who you are, your self-esteem, and your professionalism. Additionally, your work clothes "brand" your image on the job. So if you want to be taken seriously and be successful in your career, you have to dress accordingly. But you don't have to ...
Views: 1074(2 votes) - Toxic Relationships: Love Them, But Leave Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarYou’ve worked so hard to move forward, and you are finally manifesting the life you wanted. You’ve learned how to let go of self-sabotaging habits. But what do you do when what’s pulling you back is someone you love, or an old client to whom you have dedicated lots of time? I am talking about ...
Views: 11102(4 votes) - Trusting Yourself Can Transform Your Life - Six Steps to Self-Trust - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Kimberly WilbornIf you feel that your life has gone off-track, the practice of self-trust will help get it back on-track again. If you fear that your life has never been on-track, developing self-trust will help you connect with your true self, and create a life that reflects who you really are. You Are ...
Views: 2313(2 votes) - What Are Stress Statistics and How Can They Help With Building Self-Confidence? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsTo answer this question about stress statistics, quite bluntly, Stress is a universal condition that is known around the world. Affecting many different people in just as many different ways, such as building self-confidence, stress has become one of the top health issues in the world ...
Views: 1803(4 votes) - What holds you back? Professionally, Personally and Financially (Hint: They are all related to one another!) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Herb KayObstacles. We’ve all got them. Big, small, daunting and often derailing; our fear of the unknown and the excuses we create in order to avoid failure, are why so many really great people end up splashing in their own personal mud puddle! It’s easy to get yourself stuck in a self-depreciating and ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - What Makes You Come Alive? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczHarold Whitman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Do you know what makes you come alive? Or, like so many of us have you lost sight of that "zing", ...
Views: 2088(2 votes) - Where Do Beliefs Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ty BennettThe Last Supper was painted by the Italian artist, Leonardo DaVinci. It took seven years for him to complete the project. The figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ were painted from living persons. The live model for the painting of the figure of Christ was chosen first. When it ...
Views: 2237(2 votes) - 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: 1193(2 votes) - Why Experience Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |One year while watching the NFL playoffs, an Old Spice commercial came on which featured a confident, dapper, middle-aged man. He was sitting on a chair in front of a lit fireplace with his legs crossed, striking a rather debonair pose while looking directly into the camera. He then delivered ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - Why We Procrastinate and How to Beat Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Rotem CohenWhen the goal is to beat the procrastination habit, it's best to really understand what causes procrastination in the first place... The art of breaking any negative habit and replacing it with a more positive habit, begins by understanding why we developed the negative habit in the first ...
Views: 2623(4 votes) - You Can Do It - Stop Believing You Can't - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceMost individuals will spend their entire life being told that their dreams are something that they can’t do. “There is no way that you can play football with the boys”, or “No one would make you president”, or “You can’t possibly fly planes with all girls in the military”. It’s really hard to ...
Views: 3553(2 votes) - Your Emotions Are Your "Truth-o-meter" - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonThere are many ways in which one may be deceitful and every single person will have succumbed to its shadowy presence to one degree or another. In a strange and mysterious way we are usually more deceitful to ourselves than we are to others. We have the ability to kid ourselves into thinking ...
Views: 2231(2 votes) - Are You A Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraDo you think you are a leader? I do—I think we are all leaders in different ways. Some of us just don’t know it yet. Some have known it all our lives, and have taken on the “burden” of leadership naturally. What comes to mind for you when you think of a leader? A lot of people might think of ...
Views: 1274(13 votes) - How to Compare Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergLet's face it, we all compare ourselves to others multiple times every day. Since comparing ourselves to others is something we do so often - we might as well learn how to do it right. By right, I mean with the result being that we feel more grateful about our current situation, not less ...
Views: 3653(34 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: 1301(37 votes) - In His Image: A Self-confidence Tool - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Loretta HallIn Genesis 1:26, God says: "let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth,and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." Have you ever doubted your ...
Views: 1545(7 votes) - Just Keep Swimming - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International“You know what you gotta do when life gets you down? Just keep swimming” -Dory, Finding Nemo In life, it is inevitable that we encounter bumps in the road. Most of the crowning achievements known to man came to fruition through persistence and determination. It is always those who ...
Views: 1257(7 votes) - *** Do You Really Want Your Child to Always Be Well-Behaved? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeRemember the last time you heard a parent say: "My kids are wonderful. They always obey me." Or, "They never talk back." Or, "They are never a problem." Did you sigh with envy and say, "Oh, I wish my kids were like that"? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to ...
Views: 1883(24 votes) - Change Your Image, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sandy DumontThe way you look and dress announces how you feel about yourself, and you’ll be treated accordingly. I learned this concept at a young age. I was a painfully-shy and introverted teenager. My low point was during a high school piano recital when I was sixteen. I walked across the stage with a ...
Views: 10134(12 votes) - ~ Stepping Into the Unknown ~ - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Larry AgrestoWe’ve all learned from first hand experience that stepping into the unknown can be both exciting and scary at the same time. The human spirit is born to explore and discover, while our ego and subconscious may suggest we play it safe based on past events. So, how do we know when to act and when ...
Views: 3279(5 votes) - *** What Creates Confidence? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Margaret PaulThe Encarta World English Dictionary defines "confidence" as "a belief or self-assurance in your ability to succeed."We all know people who appear to be very confident professionally, yet when it comes to personal relationships, appear to be very insecure.Personal confidence ...
Views: 4643(5 votes) - ***Oops I Did It Again:The Zombie Tune of Repeated Unwanted Experiences - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteStarting to think life is a merry-go-round? Have you lost or quit a job every couple of years with the excuse that your boss is a jerk or you're bored out of your mind? Have you noticed a revolving door-like structure to your personal relationships? Do you move your residence from place to ...
Views: 1523(5 votes) - ***Who Are You? Misguided Blockhead or Masterful Wizard? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWho are you? Some say that a person is a product of his or her choices. Much like the causality dilemma of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" that evokes questions about life and how the Universe in general began, who you are can be rooted in a circular cause and consequence pattern of ...
Views: 1389(5 votes) - Developing Self Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Chris FarmerSelf confidence is a positive emotion which allows people to function at their best in difficult circumstances. Self confidence is allied to define goals, sound plans and accurate knowledge. All of which may be combined inside your brain to create an irresistible force. A lack of self ...
Views: 1684(5 votes) - Encourage Yourself to Courage – Overcome Fear, Doubts and Frustrations - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Judy WrightAre You Afraid and Frustrated? If you are having difficulty turning problems into opportunities, you may be discouraged. You may have a need to build your self esteem in order to overcome fear, doubts and frustrations that are impacting the life you deserve to live. Having courage does not ...
Views: 3782(5 votes) - Organize Your Desk & Office Space for 2010 & Beyond - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Mary DykstraIt’s ‘GO’ Month (Get Organized)! Moreover, it’s a new year and a new decade. This is the perfect time to set the tone for a new phase. Remember, small changes over time lead to a huge cumulative positive change. Let’s talk about your office & desk area, whether it’s a home office or a ...
Views: 2226(5 votes) - Self-Esteem Activities: 3 Confidence-Boosting Activities Anyone Can Do - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you suffer from lack of confidence, then you need self-esteem activities to help you gain a better perspective about yourself. Don’t sound so surprised. You’re not the only one who has to deal with personal issues. Kids and adults of all ages experience this kind of dilemma at least once ...
Views: 3784(5 votes) - ***Drew Barrymore's Secret to Success: Parent Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteEverywhere you look; in magazines, newspapers, online and televised articles and bios of people who face challenges are examples of people who have moved beyond their challenges to create extraordinary lives. There are also plenty of examples of those who have literally and figuratively ...
Views: 2284(3 votes) - ***How Penelope Cruz Leverages Her Fear to Create Mastery - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“When I start a movie, the first day, I feel like a duck.” - Penelope Cruz, Academy Award Winning Actor Penelope Cruz makes no secret that she's terrified when she embarks on a new project, a new role. Inner thoughts of not being talented enough and anxiety over the sureness that she will be ...
Views: 1685(3 votes) - ***What does love depend on? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Morty LefkoeI was recently in Puerto Rico at the semi-annual meeting of the Transformational Leadership Council. This is a group of transformational leaders, formed by Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield, and includes John Gray, Paul Sheely, Joe Vitale, Steve Pavlina, and Stewart Emery. We ...
Views: 2191(3 votes) - 3-Step Inner Wizard Formula For Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThere are what seems to be an infinite number of books that provide a formula for success. They will tell you to work hard, pay your dues, earn advanced degrees in your education. The Inner Wizard formula for success, however, is a bit contrary to many of those strategies and quite simple. ...
Views: 1606(3 votes) - Are You Doing What You CAN Do? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczThis week I thought about this question quite a bit. As a lover of nature and especially animals, I was struck with a conflict. As I was mowing the lawn on Monday I startled a sick and injured robin. It hobbled toward a tree and just sat there. I watched this poor thing sit there scared and ...
Views: 1281(3 votes) - Are You Hiding From Success? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, I had the good fortune to speak to an amazing group of smart women at the Success Summit and Expo here in Los Angeles. As a speaker, you hope to present an idea or concept that will provide value to a group, although you never really know until you actually see how the audience reacts ...
Views: 1328(3 votes) - AttaBoy! Phrases That Encourage Positive Action - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightHome, home on the range, Where never is heard A discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day! Oh, that would be wonderful but most parents and bosses tend to feel that criticism and pointing out what is wrong will make others want to do what is right. However, people cannot improve ...
Views: 5410(3 votes) - Be an Indispensable Linchpin to the Right People - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimIf you are reading this blog, you have probably at one point either heard of, or read the Seth Godin's book, "Linchpin". If you haven't read it yet, here's the highlight: be indispensable. I would take it another step, and say that you need to be indispensable to the right people. I had a ...
Views: 1470(3 votes) - Be Happier in 2 minutes a day! - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesYou can Be Happier in just 2 minutes a day! Here’s how it works: • 1 minute in the morning to acknowledge three things you’re grateful for • 1 minute in the evening to recall three triumphs of your day And if you add in 10-15 minutes on the weekend to review your week, acknowledge what ...
Views: 1770(3 votes) - Beyond Self-Acceptance: Accepting Who You Are - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Sandra GravesFirst, be proud of every attempt you make to become a better you. Remember, no matter how successful you become, you will never be satisfied if you are not able to accept who you are and where you come from. Do not be ashamed! I came from a single parent home, a world of very humble ...
Views: 5470(3 votes) - Change From Negative To Positive Thinking With A Single Word - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Esther BartkiwI learned a new word today and it has me giddy with joy. The word is insouciance. Say it out loud: in soo see ance. Doesn't that sound delicious-like you want to eat a piece of it? Visualize To Change Your Thinking Insouciance is a French word that means carefree or without a care. ...
Views: 920(3 votes) - Characteristics Of High Self Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Judy WrightThere are certain characteristics of those who have high self esteem and confidence in their ability to affect the journey of their life. These factors are universal and can be learned if they are not present in you life right now. 1. They are ambitious. They want more from life than ...
Views: 21063(3 votes) - Confidence is Everything - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYears ago when I was a vice president of corporate development, I created a system of evaluation for our employees that was used to determine everyone’s yearly bonus. I told my boss that I found it curious that when the employees were measured against the standards of the system I’d developed, ...
Views: 664(3 votes) - 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: 1344(3 votes) - Demonstrate Self-Confidence by Learning How to Identify How You Gather Information - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Lovie HobbsThink about it, how do you gather information? Do you believe everything you see and or hear. Do you religiously watch the evening news and believe every report. You never ask yourself what kind of spin did the new broadcast put on the report to “sensationalize” it., to increase their ...
Views: 1174(3 votes) - Faith in Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyExchange of information could help add meaning in your life and assist in making the right choice to live life to its fullest. It is necessary to view each disease as a lesson from which we can learn. From the moment the sick person openly acknowledges the existence of his illness, he has ...
Views: 1240(3 votes) - Fear And Loathing = Celebrity Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is it about celebrity that often results in a pattern of self-sabotage and public humiliation? What drives the crash and burn of those who seemingly have everything going for them? Celebrities have success, fame and the financial resources to live a rich delicious life. Why, then, are so ...
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