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Personal Development - Why Is It Important?
A lot of people look at life as being unfair at times and they think that life is a series of disappointments. Why are some people more “lucky” than others?
What about you? Does life seem unfair? Would you consider yourself as a happy person? Do you ... Views: 895
Years ago, I discovered that the critical people in my life, who loved to pick at me and tear me down, were just echoing the condemning voices in my head. I'd spent so much time distracted, defending myself against those outer critics, that I hadn't addressed the real issue, how I felt about ... Views: 894
1. Know what you want! What are you passionate about? What could you do 24/7 and not feel tired or upset? That’s what you should be doing.
2. Believe you can have it! Believing you can have something starts by believing in your self. Healthy self esteem is absolutely necessary to achieve ... Views: 893
There are a lot of confidence building techniques that can make a positive impact in your life. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about needing to boost confidence. In fact, acknowledging that need is almost an act of bravery itself.
Confidence building techniques are important for anyone of ... Views: 893
If someone was abused and/or neglected when they were a child, it may be hard for them to reveal who they are now that they are an adult. What could feel comfortable is hiding from others and hiding when they are around others.
However, even though this is what can take place, it doesn’t mean ... Views: 893
For quite some time now, a lot has been said about so-called ‘toxic masculinity’ and now, ‘traditional masculinity’ has been targeted by the experts at the American Psychological Association (APA). Masculinity is then a problem and, if a man has any masculine traits, it will mean that he is also ... Views: 893
Success and happiness are two things that are not easily obtainable in today's cutting throat competitive world. Young men are in a rush to make their career and earn more money in order to enjoy a luxurious life. As a result, happiness is missing somewhere from their lives, which is affecting ... Views: 893
"Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings." - Samuel Johnson
As a child, I was quiet and shy and I thought Self-Confidence was something you either had or didn't have - like being tall or having red hair. Actually, I thought it was something that the "lucky" people had. ... Views: 893
Savvy businesswomen know that the right mentor can help cut the learning curve, build business quicker, boost confidence, and lower stress. With the Communion of Saints, don't restrict yourself to only modern-day role models.
Women serious about business success don't skimp ... Views: 892
Are you a worrywart? Do you find yourself worrying about things that don’t even matter, to the point where it negatively impacts your life and keeps you from enjoying your everyday experiences? You can change the way you think, take back control over your mind, and regain peace and joy.
If ... Views: 892
“What are the most effective techniques for programming the self esteem?”
“I learned that I can not outperform my self esteem. Is it true?”
Yes it’s true. You cannot outperform your self esteem. Your self esteem is your belief in your self, and your belief creates your reality. That’s the law ... Views: 892
When I started by own personal journey to recover a life I really wanted, and a life free from addictions, I longed for serenity. I felt the squirrels were constantly running lose in the cage I call my head. They gave me no peace.
Today, they are still there at times, but on an ever increasing ... Views: 892
The 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: 892
When it comes to what someone does for a living, there is the chance that it is a big part of who they are. In fact, it might go even further, with one seeing this area of their life as their whole life.
One is then not just going to go to work and then to leave this part of their life ... Views: 891
I find I get an influx of new clients at this time of year; most of them talk about having low self esteem. However, through their sessions with me, it is often revealed that they may not really have low self esteem but are suffering from a condition known as S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective ... Views: 891
You would be amazed at how many of us lack self confidence and actually have quite a low opinion of ourselves, believing that we are incapable of achieving any success, and so willingly bend to other peoples' will to keep them happy, rather than ourselves.
There is usually no valid reason for ... Views: 891
“I’m always comparing my relationship to other people’s relationships. Why does everyone else look like they’re so in love?”
“I have such a hard time making decisions. Sometimes I can’t even decide what to order at a restaurant!”
“I worry about whether or not my family likes my partner. I ... Views: 891
I recently participated in a chili cook-off. chili food
There were four teams. Each team was given the same ingredients, the same utensils and access to the same serving dishes. We all heard the directions at the same time.
The clock started, we had 45 minutes to create our chili and ... Views: 891
When someone has the ability to go along to get along, it can be a lot easier for them to get on with others. By not having the desire to rock the boat, so to speak, they are unlikely to rub other people up the wrong way.
This is likely to mean that they will have a number of friends, and ... Views: 891
One of the byproducts of being a highly sensitive person prone to anxiety is that you tend to take on others’ pain and stories. This is particularly true if you had an enmeshed relationship with a parent growing up and didn’t learn to solidify the borders of your skin but instead became a porous ... Views: 891
Well 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: 890
Have any good things come from the virus situation? It sounds awful to say this but I think yes there has. It is an awful and terrible situation and there have been many deaths, stress, upset, negative changes, worry and chaos caused by it, many have lost their jobs, many have lost their ... Views: 890
You Are not Your Emotions
Does your self confidence decrease when you feel lonely or depressed?
Do you feel that you are worthless when in a bad mood?
If your answers were yes, then your problem is considering that you are your emotions.
Self-confidence and Emotions
The main element ... Views: 890
Have you ever looked at someone else and wondered "how in the world did she ever pull THAT off?" Maybe it was getting a big raise when company finances were tight, or creating a brand new, exciting position for herself, or even breaking the "rules" of how things are "supposed" to work? How DID ... Views: 889
I hear it over and over again: “I can’t network. I’m an introvert.” “I don’t know what to say.” “I don’t want to brag.” A lot of people don’t like networking, but the bulk of them seem to be introverts.
I’m an introvert, too, and I’m also an entrepreneur, having to teach myself along the way ... Views: 889
Now that a New Year has just begun, there is a lot being said about goals and making this a year that is unlike any other. This is something that you may have heard online and/or something that the people in your life have spoken about.
When I hear anything like this, it makes me think about ... Views: 889
Are you able to take responsibility for your actions? Do you enjoy life? How is your interaction with others? Are you loved and do you love?
See if you can improve your self-esteem with these tips:
Can you hear the little voice in your head? What does it tell you most of time? Are you ... Views: 888
I am very enthused to address the topic of REJECTION! How you handle rejection is in direct proportion to how you maintain a persistent level of action in order to feel fulfilled and find your WHY in life. As a super-achiever in life (which means you have your WHY in place), you are ... Views: 888
Self Esteem is one of the fundamental ways in which we gauge and value ourselves and decides how we live our lives and interact with other people. It is an underlying part of our every decision, feeling and response and the level of our self esteem affects how we live and what we strive for, ... Views: 888
During my time in Sweden, Stockholm, I was reminded of how good it was to travel. Before I went away, the last time I went aboard was a number of years ago, and this meant that I had pretty much forget about what it was like to go away.
When I was away, it was clear that I was the one who ... Views: 888
The mainstream media routinely covers stories that go into how someone believes that they should receive something without having to work for it. Yet, if it doesn’t relate to one person, it will relate to a group of people.
Thanks to identity politics, just about everyone has been put into ... Views: 887
Did you know that many people make themselves door mats because they believe deep down that they will be rewarded for doing so? Did you know that there is no “reward” for this self-destructive strategy besides a downward emotional and physical spiral?
Did you know that this tendency to submit ... Views: 887
I recently heard something that made me think about how destructive positive thinking can be. Thanks, in part, due to the self-development world, so many people believe that they need to have positive thoughts all the time.
And, if they don’t, something bad will happen; with negative ... Views: 887
As I think back and take the time to remember when I heard that Steve Irwin, my kids #1 hero, had been tragically killed. What a shock. People like him don't just die in their prime of life.
Alas, of course, they do. Whenever I hear news like this, what really hits me is just how mortal we all ... Views: 887
You Want To Have Sex With THIS Body?
By Jan Tincher
So. You have a neat relationship. You want to take it a step further, but you've got stretch marks from your babies. Or you've got moles in funny places. Or birthmarks nobody has seen since your grew out of diapers. Or something else you ... Views: 887
It is something that all parents attempt to provide their children with and something that many parents feel inadequate doing: raising a child that is self-confident. Self-esteem many times seems like a fragile and distant development that we all know what it is but are clueless when it comes to ... Views: 886
As a Counsellor and Life Coach, self care has always been very important to me and to the people I have supported (in a professional capacity).
Self care is something that I always advocate. However, self care can sometimes be misunderstood.
To gain some clarity on this topic, I refer to ... Views: 886
It has been said that a big part of success is simply turning up, and this shows how important it is to take the first step. If the first step is not taken, it won’t be possible for someone to get the ball rolling, so to speak.
What typically stops someone from taking the first step is fear, ... Views: 885
Just under a week ago I wrote an article titled, ‘You Can’t Have Anything Until You Don't Need It.’ I wrote this article after I had looked through, ‘Creating Money: Attracting Abundance’ by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer.
Along with the part of the book that I spoke about in the ... Views: 885
When we feel weak, the world around us seems hostile. Everything is bad outside, because everything is bad inside. It is not easy to realize this, because we often perceive our aggressiveness as a manifestation of strength. But aggression is a transformed fear. How to overcome latent fear and ... Views: 885
Face it—social networking is not a new concept; it’s ancient. Human beings are social creatures and in-person contact cannot be replaced in its entirety by online social networking. I’ve thought about this before, and today I read an article in Fast Company on the topic. Skype is certainly ... Views: 885
Two years ago, I heard about a therapist in Hawaii who cured a complete ward of criminally insane patients—without ever seeing any of them. The psychologist would study an inmate’s chart and then look within himself to see how he created that person’s illness. As he improved himself, the patient ... Views: 884
Is someone hated themselves, and they were to embrace how they feel, it would undoubtedly have a negative effect on their wellbeing. In the same way that filling a boat up with water would cause it to sink, embracing their self-hate would most likely cause them to sink.
It would end up being ... Views: 884
If you are insecure, know that you can change this by letting yourself see your self-worth. You do not need to continue on in this life as less, for that is what insecurity does to you. It takes away a part of you and throws it away. When we choose not to claim all of ourselves and see who we ... Views: 883
When you think of Dan Aykroyd what do you think of?
Most likely Saturday Night Live. Between 1975 -1979 he was a writer and the youngest cast member in the show.
According to Wikipedia Aykroyd is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, musician, and winemaker.
In fact, he can teach ... Views: 882
Earlier on I was listening to a conversation where one person was having a go at someone else. These were not just two strangers, though; they were two people who knew each other.
One of them said something and the other person didn’t hear what was said, so they ended up saying “what?” a ... Views: 882
A little while ago I was talking to someone who said that one of their friends had suffered from depression in the past and, along with this, another one of their friends had recently revealed that they were not in a good way. I don’t think it came as a surprise for them to hear about what their ... Views: 882
Melinda and I were chatting after a group class at the gym. I congratulated her on finishing an e-book for her website, and she started to tell me about a new initiative she was working on. She said, "I'm planning on working with a coach on this. I've pretty much decided on someone. He's local." ... Views: 881
Can you define the place where you stop and another human begins? It seems like an abstract question, right? But think about it; how do you define “you”. Not who you are but what; bones, muscles, fingers and toes.
Yes, you are all of those things, but I suggest that you are even more. You ... Views: 881
Low self-esteem is something you can overcome. It does require a plan though; courage too. These 10 actions make it possible.
Quick tip - Start gradually. Don’t do everything all at once but do try at least one thing every day.
1. Be aware of your gremlin
If you’re struggling to ... Views: 880