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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- OPTIMISM MONTH: March 1- 31, 2023 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2023 from Mary Ann V. MercerAre you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you often expect bad things to happen? “Pessimists are like the fairy tale about Chicken Little. In the fairy tale, Chicken Little kept shouting, ‘Help, help the sky is falling.’ In contrast, optimistic people expect the best,” explains Drs. Mary Ann & ...
Views: 508(1 vote) - Our Life Purpose - Design or Default? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Our Toolbox - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Lisa Bousson“As you move through your day, do so with love, caring and sustenance, for you are the caretaker of the world. Your job, as a human animal is to ensure not only the survival of your species, but also the quality of such.” As I heard this quote I instantly felt that we have all the knowledge ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Overcome Your Fears Easily with Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Noelyne JonesWhen looking for ways to overcome your fears it is important to establish where exactly does your fear start from. What causes you to choose to feel the fear? What is the trigger? What tells you it is time to feel fearful and freeze? How does that serve you? I can guarantee that the cause of ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Overcoming Codependency - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Darlene LancerCodependency is learned – learned inaccurate information that you’re in some way not enough, that you don’t matter, that your feelings are wrong, or that you don’t deserve respect. These are the false beliefs that most codependents grow up with. They may not have been told these things directly, ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Perfectly Imperfect - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanThere is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to do your best. But what happens when wanting to do your best keeps you from living your best life? Have you ever had a project that you wanted to start - you had really great ideas - and great hopes of what the finished project would look like ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Personal Development Training – How To Influence People - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou probably have seen other people influence their way to getting what they want. Do you want to be like them? Check out this personal development training that I have for you today. I believe you will be shocked at some of the things you will learn here. Before I continue, I need to mention ...
Views: 2724(1 vote) - Personal Safety on a Night Out - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from G WILLIAMSAt this time of year it’s well known that most of us will be celebrating the festive season. Whether it’s a works Christmas party or student bash to a night out with friends. This time of year there’s lots to think about and your personal safety probably isn’t top of the list. We want you to ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - 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: 2542(1 vote) - Positive Thinking Technique – Harness the Power of Your Mind With Affirmations - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Stephanie MorrisonYou have been given a wonderful power within your mind to change your life and create a life of happiness and joy. If you can learn to properly use affirmations and adapt your life to fully take on this positive thinking technique, you will have the chance to finally get past all those negative ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - Put a spring on your Self-esteem - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anna AparicioIt’s spring! Flowers blossom, trees bloom, landscapes boom with summer colours, animals and insects awaken from hibernation, and we…well, why not make this the time we start to love ourselves more? It’s time for Self-love! Most of us have spent enough time self-loathing to last us a life ...
Views: 2035(1 vote) - REALITY ISN’T WHAT YOU THINK! HOW COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS HARM US - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Darlene LancerWe all see reality through a personal lens shaped by our beliefs, culture, religion, and experiences. The movie Roshomon was a brilliant example of this, where three witnesses to a crime recount different versions of what happened. When couples argue, they usually can’t agree on the facts of ...
Views: 1095(3 votes) - Relationships: How Should Someone Respond When Another Person Is Indifferent? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can be friends with people who put in as much effort as they do, there is also the chance that this isn’t the case. It could then be said that some of their relationships will be out of balance. And not only might this apply to their friends, it could also be something that they ...
Views: 4162(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Hide Their True-Self In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship, it could show that they are with someone who they share every part of their being with. What this means is that they will talk about what is taking place in their mind, reveal what is taking place in their heart and share their body. As a result of this, every ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Saving The Golden Goose: Where True Gold Lies - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Maureen O CreanI remember as a child being fascinated by a small aspect of a much larger fairy tale in Jack and the Beanstalk. I guess I have never really been enamored with conquest and really thought that Jack was a thief, but I loved the hen that laid the golden eggs. The original source of course was ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Secrets to Choosing a Career that Fulfills You - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHaving confidence in the workplace begins with having the type of job that fits your skills, talents and interests. If there is a mismatch between your personality and your job, you’ll most likely be unhappy and you’ll have additional stress in your life. Determine Your Preference: Data, ...
Views: 5842(1 vote) - Self Confidence And The Success Mindset - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Basic Mindset What do we mean by self confidence? What do we mean by success? We toss these words around and use them in our communications with each other as well as the thoughts in our own mind, but do we really understand what these concepts really mean? What does self confidence have ...
Views: 1129(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: 10860(1 vote) - Self Improvement – The Clear Path To Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantAs the Self Improvement saying goes, "the wiser I become, the more I know how much more there is to know." The tools I share worked for me. They are not the only way, but a way: a way that has guided me towards a level of internal peace and an unconditional love of self. This kind of love ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - 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: 5885(3 votes) - Self-Compassion: Survival, Not Selfish - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2016 from Michael MantellEver travel with children or those needing assistance? Then you are quite familiar with the instructions flight attendants give passengers to put the mask on yourself first before helping others. Makes sense right? Perhaps Lama Yeshe said it best, “Be gentle first with yourself if you wish to ...
Views: 2740(1 vote) - Self-Confidence is a Major Element of Success in Public Speaking Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoSelf-confidence is a crucial element in public speaking success. You are not speaking just to hear yourself talk – you are speaking because you have something to say. Before you can command the attention of your audience, you have to believe that you have a message that is worth listening to ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - SELF-CRITICISM - SELF-ESTEEM'S SABOTEUR - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerWomen are notorious at finding fault with themselves. A Dove study last year found that over 40 percent of women are unhappy with their looks, and over two-thirds suffer low confidence about their bodies. Many blamed the airbrushed, ideal models for setting unrealistic, unattainable standards. ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - 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: 1057(1 vote) - SELF-EFFICACY AND NAVY SEALS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Rick LaneRecently, Kara (my wife) surprised me by having a copy of Howard Wasdin’s new book “Seal Team Six’ sent to me from Amazon. I put the book on my “wish list” at Amazon right after the successful Bin Laden operation and Kara was “sweet” enough to have it sent to me. Howard Wasdin (a former Navy ...
Views: 2163(2 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: 3897(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: 956(1 vote) - Self-Esteem: Why It Matters - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Darlene LancerMost women suffer from lack of self-confidence, even despite greater job and educational opportunities than ever before. Lack of self-esteem starts as early as nine years old for girls and steadily worsens in adolescence, even if they excel in school. Self-confidence is a manifestation of ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Self-Forgiveness - Is Your Guilt True or False? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Darlene LancerWe all experience guilt from time to time. But many of us have a hard time letting go of it and find it difficult to forgive ourselves, even though we may readily forgive others. First of all, it's important to recognize whether our guilt is true or false. Just because we feel guilty, that ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Self-Growth Happens Between Letting Go and Moving On - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanIn the Jewish tradition, the New Year is received with a time of introspection and reflection to take stock of the previous year before moving into the new one. This is done during the first ten days, starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur. These are commonly known as the Days of ...
Views: 1244(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: 715(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: 839(1 vote) - Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from yasodhara AshramThe effect of self-worth on your spiritual development can become very subtle and easy to miss. It is very important to pay attention to it in your daily reflection, especially if you are wondering why you aren’t developing faster, or why you’re still so far behind. It is important to reflect ...
Views: 1761(7 votes) - 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: 1379(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: 510(2 votes) - Silence speaks more than words - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Angela SmytheMovie theatres like us to believe that silence is golden; when it comes to watching a show that just cost £20 for the tickets and another £30 in snacks I do not think that many people would argue that at least in that case, silence is golden. It may sound strange to think of silence as an ...
Views: 4809(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: 3190(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: 1075(1 vote) - Spirit Speaks – Getting the Signs - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Kristin EcklundSpirit Speaks. It's always speaking, and it will get your attention one way or another when you're not hearing it and following the messages of your heart's desires. The messages begin in whispers and, if you're not listening, they will begin to come as signs. You’ll get the signs over and over ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Stand in Tadasana for courage and change, the power to be confident - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Marti AngelStand tall in Tadasana, this is what you hear when you join a yoga class. The teacher then goes on to explain the physical benefits of this pose which include but are not limited to these benefits, Improves posture, strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles Firms abdomen and buttocks, relieves ...
Views: 2616(1 vote) - STEPS TO BE EMPOWERED AND NOT A VICTIM - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2016 from Darlene LancerIn recovery circles, being a “victim” is frowned upon. Decades ago, when I heard people say they were no longer a victim, I had no idea what they meant. Actually, a victim is an individual who has been fooled, hurt, or harmed, due to his or her own emotions or ignorance, an unfortunate event, or ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Stratagies for boosting your child's self esteem - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsSelf esteem in an important quality for all children to have. As parents, you can help to boost your child's self esteem by following the steps below: Model good self-esteem: Express through your actions and words that you respect yourself. Children are wonderful at imitating what they see ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Strength is Beautiful! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsJust came in from a walk with my darling dog (DDog) Sisko – he’s getting a bit old, so we have to walk a little slower than in the past, but it was such a beautiful warm day that it didn’t hurt my feelings one bit to walk slower. We covered 1.22 miles according to a great website from Prevention ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - Success & The Self Image - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ian ScottWhat I want to discuss today, is the power of our personal self-image, and the role it plays in how successful we are in life. I want to share with you how it is developed, what influences our self-image, and whether it is possible to change how the self-image affects and influences our lives, ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Take the Compliment, Darn It! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever received a compliment and gotten flustered because you weren't sure how to respond? Your mind starts whirling with questions: Did you deserve such a nice compliment? Would you seem too full of yourself if you agreed? Should you simply look away and say a quick thank you ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Taking Care of You: 54 Ways to Nurture and Self-Care - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeLearning to take care of yourself is at the very core of your healing process. It’s a way to demonstrate self-love and respect of yourself. No matter how busy you get, making time to care for yourself—mind, body, and spirit—is a must. Neglecting self-care can have negative effects on body, ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Techniques That Fire Your Memory For Retention of Study Information - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2020 from Vixit RajRemembering everything you read as a student is a very important part of one’s academic life. The memory requirements for youthful children are enormously higher than they are for grown-ups. We grown-ups have gathered enough knowledge to survive in our everyday life. On the other hand, a student ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - The Amazing Tamanu Oil Acne Treatment That Really Works - Even On Acne Scars. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Barry RocheIs there really a safe acne treatment that really works? Yes there is. In fact, this natural acne treatment has actually been around for centuries. Brought to the western worlds's attention by Dr Oz this acne treatment is based on the amazing skin healing properties of pure Tamanu Oil and is ...
Views: 5817(1 vote) - The Benenfits Of Reading Self-Help Books - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Ramone SmithI remember years ago when I bought my first self-esteem book. It was “Maximum Self-Esteem” by Jerry Minchinton and I would cover the book jacket with my hands as I read it on the New York City subways. I felt embarrassed and thought that other people would judge me and come to an erroneous ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - The Big Question for Many: Who Am I, Really? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIt seems a minority of people feel genuinely at home in their skin, know who they are and how to go after what they want, and live as their authentic selves. Why is this? Let’s look at where things go off track for the others. We have a perplexing set-up as human beings: We come into our ...
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