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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- 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: 3116(4 votes) - Wonder Woman Wannabe? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Eva GregoryBelief is such an important part of the Law of Attraction. Belief begins with believing in yourself. Sometimes it can be hard believing in yourself. There have been those giving you feedback all your life. Some of the feedback has been positive and some not so positive. Not everyone can give ...
Views: 1209(4 votes) - A Powerful Way To Turn A Friend Into A Lover - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Chris DonkerOne way is to capitalize on a concept called "Social proof" as it's a very powerful psychological trigger that can really influence the way people act. Social Proof is all about human nature and CONDITIONING. As humans we do things based on what other humans do. We are more likely to ...
Views: 1182(3 votes) - Self Development and Effective Communication Skills for Good Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Igor SilvaLet us all admit that there is no perfect relationship in this world. As we individuals are not perfect. Everyone has their own flaws and weaknesses. Amidst these issues, every person dreams to have a happy relationship. We always search on advices on how can we keep the relationship unbroken ...
Views: 3332(3 votes) - 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: 890(3 votes) - Increase Confidence Through Self Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyPeople face the lack of self-confidence in many different ways. Some people just have an enormous fear of something which they are unable to control. Still other people have such a very low self-esteem that they feel that they are unable to do the simplest things by themselves. They always feel ...
Views: 1137(2 votes) - Tips on How to Stop Blushing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyBlushing is caused by an emotional and visual response to a certain situation, and is associated to the emotions of fear, shame, guilt, embarrassment, ridicule and of course with being in love. Facial blushing can cause pain and embarrassment. What makes it even worse is when someone notices ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - Top 3 Things You Can Do To Control Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Gladys AndersonThere is so much in life we have little or no control over. You can't control the weather or the sun rising or setting but the good news is there are many other things that you absolutely CAN control. Here are some of them: Letting Go of Expectations Let go of the notion that you can ...
Views: 2946(2 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: 1982(4 votes) - 25 Questions to Spark Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWhat if you just stopped running that negative message over it again and again in your mind and started moving? How could you do both well? Why does getting this done mean so much to you? What story are you telling yourself that is getting in the way of your productivity? ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Business Etiquette & Body Language Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Anne SowdenWalking with Purpose? The way you walk says a lot about you—how you’re feeling, how approachable you are and what kind of attitude you have. Next time you’re waiting for someone or in a food court over lunch hour, look at the people going by. See if you can guess how they’re feeling by the ...
Views: 2898(1 vote) - Empower Yourself to Succeed in Marrying - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Marcia Naomi BergerIf you're a woman who's been wanting marriage for a long time, and it hasn't happened, possibly your attitude has been holding you back. Women in my "Marry with Confidence" workshops have expressed these attitudes: • All the good men are married. • There aren't enough single men in my ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Gain Self Confidence From Within - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Melanie VanNuysIt goes without saying that confident women can bear themselves better than those who have lower sense of the “self”. They are the achievers, the people of the limelight, the center of the society. They walk straight, speak their meanings very well and influence people, both subtly and ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - How To Sky-Rocket A Poor Self-Image and Create Love - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Nanette GeigerA typical problem for friends of mine is their assumption that you have to lose 50 pounds and/or be financially secure prior to being able to attract long-standing love. This is of course a myth. This is just low self-esteem blocking you from being truly whole. It is wonderful to want to ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - How to Use Your Incredible Inner Potential! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from zurab tsvenLife is actually fair! You have not lost any time! You have not been challenged without a reward! What you are about to discover today could possibly be seen a bit controversial...so please keep reading only if you are willing to be a bit open minded... Many teachers and gurus in personal ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - 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: 1458(3 votes) - Mirror Mirror On The Wall Business Success To You All - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Mitch TublinThere is actually one really easy and simple action step people can take each day that can change their business success and enjoyment of life to the highest levels. This action is so easy and so simple that most people won't do it. This easy and simple action step, which has been proven to ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Self-Doubt & Fear of Self-Promotion—How It’s Hurting You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Virginia MurphyMany people struggle with the idea of promoting themselves. I am no exception. The thought of boasting about my skills or accomplishments makes my stomach churn. But I can tell you that keeping a low profile and hoping your boss will approach you one day with a huge promotion and big, fat ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Toddlerhood and Sowing the First Seeds of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Samantha WhiteThe toddler stage can be a very trying time for parents. Our toddlers are becoming their own person, separate from us and on this journey of self-discovery all kinds of both wonderful and challenging changes are happening before our eyes. Toddlers can be exasperating and unpredictable, draining ...
Views: 908(2 votes) - Vision Board For Teens Self Esteem Issues and Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsSelf-esteem and confidence can go a long way during your teenage years and beyond. The question is how can this be accomplished? The answer is many faceted and it starts with the family/teachers/roll models, as these are the areas that are most active in a child’s life during the formative ...
Views: 6593(1 vote) - What Do You Want? Allow Yourself to Have It! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Seqkat WinnWhat do you want? Reeeally want? Maybe it's a dream career? More abundance with finances? Having the love of your life? Maybe you've been using methods you've learned about the Law of Attraction, but for some reason you're still not attaining your desire? Perhaps, you've attained it, but ...
Views: 2513(1 vote) - Your Body Is Not A Work Of Art - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Alison Finch"Your body is not a work of art" is a true statement. So why do so many people, and women in particular, spend countless hours wishing that theirs was one and even more hours feeling angry, embarrassed and even ashamed of their bodies because they fail to live up to the images in their ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Are You Scared Of Others? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all get nervous from time to time. Have you ever felt intimidated or scared of others? Good news: Most of them are also like you--scared as a puppy. For example, you see a glamorous actress on screen, and you gushed, "wow, I wish I can be like her, admired, popular, successful, with lots ...
Views: 745 - 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: 836 - 5 Simple Tips to Become More Self-Confident - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Estra RoellLack of self-confidence is one of the biggest blocks to pursuing your passions and purpose. It’s certainly something that I’ve struggled with. Each time you put yourself out to the world, it feels like a risk. But unless you do take that risk, you don’t allow yourself to make your dreams a ...
Views: 1062 - 5 Simple Ways To Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Peter MurphyShyness is nothing to be ashamed of and you can overcome it when you learn the right way to go about it. The problem is that you have not been exposed to accurate, proven ways to deal with shyness. Shyness can be defined as having difficulty creating a rapport with other people. For many ...
Views: 945 - Acne That Reappears When People Say the Skin Is Clear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaI get this in my inbox, and it goes like this: "Since my teens, I have suffered bouts of acne. And I notice when my skin is clear and someone gives me a compliment on my skin, I come out in spots. The same thing happens with weight. If someone compliments my figure, I stop looking after it. ...
Views: 1959 - Build Up Your Self-Esteem, Do Not Allow Others To Put You Down - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Gamy RachelFeeling lousy about oneself is part and puzzle to some people who have low self-esteem. But if you dwell on negative feelings regularly, then you may be experiencing low self-esteem. Such a person dwells in self-doubt, guilt, anger and embarrassment. A person suffering from low self-esteem ...
Views: 1423 - Discipline, A Strategy For Success - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Ramone SmithDiscipline, A Strategy For Success Discipline Discipline, A Strategy For SuccessDis-ci-pline; (1) Training intended to produce a specified character or pattern of behavior. (2) Controlled behavior resulting from such behavior. The characteristic of discipline has many advantages and ...
Views: 974 - How to Overcome Criticizing Communication and Feelings of Inferiority - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Joshua UebergangI would be completely lying and doing everyone a disfavor if I said, "The inferiority complex is all in the mind, dude. Just stop thinking you're inferior because you're not." It isn't. If it were so simple then billions, yes billions, wouldn't experience it sometime in their life. I know of ...
Views: 4188 - Insecurity Destroyed Thousands. Are You A Victim? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Joseph PlazoFact: Thousands wallow in depression because of insecurity. When you ignore the positive feelings tied with accomplishment, it's easy to slide back into negative self-talk and sabotage your success. In this insecured state, you may find it tough to focus on or permit yourself to enjoy feelings ...
Views: 1225 - Love Your Greatness More Than You Fear Its Price - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Brian McClellanPeople who have achieved greatness in their chosen field are confident people. It is no secret that one must believe before he or she can achieve. However, this confidence manifests much differently than you may realize. For the great ones, confidence is not bravado. It is not the appearance ...
Views: 1411 - Moving On and Beyond the Toxic People and Circumstances in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Eugenia TripputiI strongly believe that each of us is on this planet to learn lessons of spirit and grow our souls. In this journey one calls life, one encounters all sorts of challenges and people who will test our strength, challenge our beliefs, rock our foundation, and makes us doubt ourselves. ...
Views: 1605 - Overcoming Shyness - Practical Solutions That Work - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyShyness can be an unbearable problem, threatening to ruin your social life. It causes a lot of pain and makes you hold back from mingling with people. Before fighting or overcoming shyness, you must always think about two important things. First, face your problems. Second, build up your self ...
Views: 762 - Regaining Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Nicholas FinneganWelcome to the regaining self esteem exercise article. Let me share with you some of the ways how you can manifest the new thoughts, feelings and behaviors that build higher self esteem for the near future. Here is the first understanding... Whatever you focus on, you feel because your mind ...
Views: 1810 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Find It Hard To Say No? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for women to be in positions of great power and responsibility. They often have more control in their career and relationships and are not as limited as previous generations were. This is not to say that this sense of inner empowerment has become the norm for ...
Views: 2001 - SELF ESTEEM STARTS ON THE INSIDE NOT THE OUTSIDE - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Bill BartmannEvery day in America, thousands upon thousands of people rush to get botox, plastic surgery or shiny red sports cars – all in a vain effort to improve the way they feel about themselves. Somehow the good feeling either doesn’t come or it fades quickly. In an effort to get the desired ...
Views: 950 - Self-Esteem - Releasing Negative Beliefs With EFT - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaSomeone with low self-esteem can be limited by beliefs that they do not even know are in their way. These beliefs may have been your "normal" for so many years, that they seem to be the absolute truth. However, there is no absolute truth. There is your truth, my truth, his truth, her truth; ...
Views: 2260 - Self-Love in Small Steps - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaIn classical EFT, tappers often use the Setup statement of "Even though I have this [problem], I deeply love myself". Some tappers cannot say "I deeply love myself" or even "I love myself". This is a sign that self-love can do with a boost. And you may wonder why anyone should worry about ...
Views: 1835 - Survivors of Neglect or Abuse in Childhood - Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaIf you have been abused as a child in any way and this affects your confidence, first of all recognize that the love has to come from you. This is hard, if you have been trained by parents/guardians/people in authority that you were not lovable. Of course, this is to justify their abusive ...
Views: 2028 - Take Confident Action for Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Patrick CohnAre you in control of your own level of confidence prior to competition? Do you know how to harness the power of a confident mindset quickly when needed? If not, you need to take action - take confident action. Many athletes make the mistake of not taking responsibility for their own confidence ...
Views: 1081 - The Wordallogic - Lie Lovers; Why the Truth Really Hurts! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordLie Lovers - The Real Reason Why the Truth Hurts! By Aleasa M. Word How many times do we hear people touting the phrase “the truth hurts?” We know it does, but it continues to pain us and we can’t seem to find a way to fix that. I often wonder if there was a magic pill people could take so ...
Views: 1509 - What does confidence have to do with your heart? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Lynette CraneConfident people know when to be afraid; they then take action – to run away from the saber-toothed tiger, leave the burning building, or whatever. Unconfident, or socially anxious, people, on the other hand, are wracked by numerous anxieties over what are called “paper tigers”: fears about how ...
Views: 972 - What If I Make a Mistake? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWhen my boys were learning how to write, they would freeze in their tracks for fear of making a spelling mistake. Their perfectionist tendencies were not a surprise to my husband and I – after all, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – and it was both fascinating and painful to see how ...
Views: 820 - "... And Then They Became My Kids." - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Anke Otto-WolfI knew I had to change my lesson plan aggressively when one of my students came screaming into the room, frantically stating that he would kill the person who had raped his mother the night before. Other young boys quickly chimed in, also exclaiming that they would kill the drug dealer who had ...
Views: 1338 - "A Closer Look at Unworthiness" - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellDo you ever feel unworthy to receive good things in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some of you are in touch with your feelings of not deserving. Some of you are not. I dare say that feelings of unworthiness are present in most of us, although we might not be aware of them. The ...
Views: 1837 - "Did You Feel The Need To Tell Me You Were Gay?" - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago I developed a close friendship with someone, and while they had been with members of the opposite sex, they were now attracted to members of the same sex. This was something that became perfectly clear when they spoke about this area of their life, after we had been friends ...
Views: 1330 - "Failure" Doesn't Have to be Soul Destroying - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jen Waller"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." (Michael Jordan, who is aclaimed as one, if not the, greatest ...
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