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Views: 870 - Why do I try so hard to be liked? How do I just be myself, attract others to me and feel confident in my own skin? - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that the need to be liked is driven by an unconscious strategy trying to protect you from hurt, harm, rejection and humiliation? Did you know that this strategy implemented by the unconscious mind is causing others to lose interest in what you say? Others will feel weird in your ...
Views: 672 - Why Do People Expect So Much Of Me? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Lesley PetersenDo you need a break? Would it be really nice to just ‘down tools’ and do something completely different and for yourself today? Maybe that’s what you need to do; maybe you can plan ahead for this. The trouble is, I hear you say, it’s just not that easy when there are so many people demanding ...
Views: 11992 - Why Do People Reject Me? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWarren Buffet Ever heard the name Warren Buffet? If you have any interest in finance, economics, investments, entrepreneurship, successful business men, accounting or business then you've probably heard of the man; he is after all the richest man in the world, with a net worth of about $62 ...
Views: 2926 - Why Do Some People Only Care About Their Health When They’re Nearly Dead? - by Submitted on May 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhat I have thought about recently is why some people only pay attention to their health when they are in a really bad way. It’s a bit like only taking a car for a service when the engine is close to exploding. When something like this takes place, it is going to be clear that they have been ...
Views: 1028 - Why Do You Want To Achieve Something? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNow 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: 888 - Why Examining the Past is Highly Overestimated to Overcome Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenDo you share the common belief that you have to analyze events in your childhood in order to get better? I would like to challenge this belief. Quite often it is not necessary or even counter-productive to 'rummage through the past'. But why is it such a popular idea? Our general approach to ...
Views: 972 - Why Facebook is Destroying Our Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Gemini AdamsThanks to Facebook and other social media sites, when we’re feeling blue, we can get a much needed ego boost online. But, how healthy is it to seek external approval in this way? While it might momentarily lift our spirits, does it really give us what we need; self-esteem and a strong sense ...
Views: 1408 - Why Her Cheating On You Can Be the Best Thing To Happen - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Thadddeus FergusonYou might not realize it now however her cheating on you can be on of the greatest things that ever happened to you if you learn and grow from it. After she cheats you are going to be challenged both mentally and emotionally and at the same time finding yourself having to make some decisions ...
Views: 1070 - Why I avoid white boards during presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Bennie NaudeTHE TREND White boards are popular among presenters, especially for corporate presentations. Here’s why I prefer to avoid them and use a flip-chart instead (also read here why I avoid PowerPoint: ...
Views: 1677 - Why I Need a Mentor to Be Able to Do the Success Tasks That Make Me Squirm - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Christina WeberStarting a mom-biz enterprise feels like standing on a circle surrounded by an endless sea. Far in the distance you see a glimpse of brilliant light that drew you to step onto the circle. A life where you can be present for those important family moments while using your God-given talents, a ...
Views: 1096 - Why I Need to Have Faith - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Amr AbbasA friend once told me to have faith. I remember the exact words they said and I quote, "Have faith. Have faith in people. Have faith in God, if all else fails. Just have faith." If my memory serves me correctly, I was feeling down because life was not fair. Life is never fair. Sometimes I have ...
Views: 960 - Why is healing after divorce so hard?! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2021 from Martha BodyfeltHey, gorgeous! If your divorce is finished, you might be kicking yourself. I know I was. Back in 2011, my year-long divorce was finalized, but I wasn’t jumping up and down and doing cartwheels. I felt stuck. Sure, I was going to therapy and had good friends, but I was still ...
Views: 746 - Why is it so hard to build confidence? — 4 likely reasons - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayI see this one a lot. Not necessarily Why is it so hard to build confidence?, but more or less desperate variants thereof. Such as Why is it so hard to be yourself? and even Why can’t I be happy?. Sticking with the first one here, why IS it so hard to build confidence, then? The answer is ...
Views: 1044 - Why is self-positioning about self? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Malcolm PayneSome people who come across self-positioning ask: why is it about your ‘self’? Isn’t that selfish, self-interested, self-absorbed? Shouldn’t we be thinking about others, outward-looking, rather than concentrating on ourselves? The main point to make in answer to this question is: unless we are ...
Views: 1884 - Why is taking the first step so hard? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayIf you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve been held back by your current problems for more than a matter of months. You've wanted to be taking the first step. But... How?? We do this for several reasons. Some more evident than others. For example, if lack of confidence is holding you ...
Views: 1096 - Why old memories of failure are suppressing parts of your supremely confident self and how to restore it - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatIf you are someone who has “failed” at something in the past and you are now struggling with the negative self-talk generated by these memories, this article is for you. If you have bought into the unconscious trap of how these memories of failure are useful to you then consider this question. ...
Views: 768 - Why Parker Hallam write-ups are considered unique? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Parker HallamCreative writing becomes perfect when it is a perfect blend of facts and imagination. Very few writers have the expertise to convert dry facts into interesting reading stuff. As more and more readers are relying on online articles and newsletters for relevant information, this has increased ...
Views: 767 - Why people lose confidence - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanLife is full of challenges as you already know. Some people always get self confidence wrong because they try to understand it without connecting it to life challenges. Imagine that you were born on another planet where no difficult tasks ever were demanded from you. Would you feel ...
Views: 1423 - Why playing the comparison game is a sure-fire way to disappointment - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever looked at other people and found yourself feeling like you’ve fallen short? Whether it’s comparisons to business or career success, personal fulfillment or relationships, we might find ourselves looking at what other people have achieved and feel that what we’ve done is ...
Views: 1015 - Why preparing for the worst doesn’t actually help - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatThe way you react to a situation affects the outcome. Repeat this reaction again and again and eventually this creates a pattern for your whole life. Many people find themselves thinking about the worst case scenario for any situation they are in. As children we are taught to “expect the worst”. ...
Views: 1195 - Why rejections make no sense - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanDo you know that one of the biggest factors that affect your self confidence negatively are the negative comments and rejections you face?? People always judge others on continues basis and this affects the self confidence of the person being judged on both the short and the long term. So ...
Views: 813 - Why rejections should never bother you - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanDo you know that one of the biggest factors that affect your self confidence negatively are the negative comments and rejections you face?? People always judge others on continues basis and this affects the self confidence of the person being judged on both the short and the long term. So ...
Views: 835 - Why self-love techniques are ineffective in removing the anchors of your negative past - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatI can’t imagine a better metaphor of how your past affects your self-esteem than the following. Imagine that you are in the deep end of a swimming pool and are an excellent swimmer. Next, imagine that spontaneously and without warning, lead weights start becoming attached to various parts of ...
Views: 787 - Why Self-Respect is Important & How to Gain It - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Julianna GauthierIt is important to have self-respect if you want to love yourself fully and completely. Having self-respect gives you the ability to love yourself for the real person you are on the inside, and not just for your looks or what you do for a living, or what you are able to do. When you have the ...
Views: 18962 - Why the idea of "perfection" is BS - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Andy KayThis one should go without saying, right? I mean, of course perfection is BS. Nobody could take an abstract ideal like that serious, could they? Well, actually, it would seem so. How many times have you looked at the cover of any men's magazine and thought, "My God, Carmen Electra's just ...
Views: 790 - Why trying to manage anxiety is not a solution and how to feel peaceful, calm, carefree & confident permanently - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAnxiety is largely the result of what I call “emotional landmines” i.e. negatively charged memories stored in your unconscious mind and body that keep getting re-triggered by daily events, thus leading to anxiety and other painful emotional and physical experiences. If you would like to know how ...
Views: 692 - Why We We're Wrong About Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Peter JulianYou may have heard the term 'self-esteem' a great deal, but have you ever wondered exactly what it means? Some people equate self-esteem with confidence, self-love or self-interest, but none of those concepts really captures what is meant by the term. Before we get much farther in our ...
Views: 1566 - Why Women Need Men... - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CH...at least they think they do! If I had a nickel for every woman who asked me why she would always lose herself in her relationship with a man, I would be a rich woman. Hell, I would be a rich woman if I had a nickel for every relationship I lost myself in. Ha!…I wish that was a paying ...
Views: 1570 - Why Would You Want to Feel Good About Who You Are? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Theresa MorrisWe’ve probably all seen a parent impatiently talking in angry, disrespectful, condescending, tones to a child. WE might have been that parent at one time or another. Did you know that by talking in disrespectful ways to yourself or others the interaction can leave negative imprints on the ...
Views: 1030 - Why You are Uncomfortable Marketing your Creative Offer and how to Develop Authentic Confidence - by Submitted on May 12, 2022 from Maria MarAre you feeling it? You are sharing your gifts, talents and wisdom with the world and you KNOW that your offer is valuable. There's only one problem. You are not FEELING It. And this creates a vacuum where your confidence falters. Women in different walks of life: artists, healers, ...
Views: 614 - Why You Need More Than Confidence If You Want To Be Truly Successful - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Steven StasczakConfidence is the assuredness you have in your abilities to perform a task successfully. Confidence helps you win competitions, master new skills or become a company big shot. Confidence is a great ability to develop or to have but it is one dimensional and not too versatile. Confidence can lead ...
Views: 1106 - Why You Need Personal Development In Your Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2025 from Paul JenkinDo I really need personal development? How will it benefit me? You have probably asked your self these questions at some point especially around this time when there are big shifts taking place in the world. You may have always been hesitant about improving yourself because you might feel ...
Views: 0 - Why You Need To Stop Worrying About Being Judged - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Belinda DalyDo you worry what people think of you? Are you one of those people that shake and sweat if you think that someone is looking at you? Do you imagine this person is judging you on your looks, clothes, lack of hygiene or just your general 'ugliness?' Do you feel nauseous when you see good looking ...
Views: 2858 - Why you should be confident with disregard to the opinion of others - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanOnce a friend told me that he lacks self confidence because people think that he is a loser. I told him why not try to do something and prove them all wrong. He told me that he believes that they are saying the right thing because it’s not just the opinion of one of them but it’s the opinion ...
Views: 3642 - Why You Should Focus On Self Improvement - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Ramil MorlaLiving healthy is one of the easiest things to achieve in this modern era. There is so much good information available, immediately, to help you reach your own pinnacle of success. Narrowing the field may not be easy. Read on for some of the best advice available for attaining your self ...
Views: 961 - WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT? - by Submitted on May 24, 2021 from Abhishek SharmaAre you looking for a career providing strategic leadership in an organisation? Do you want to upgrade your resume after completing a Diploma level qualification? Do you have years of leadership or management experience in the industry and want to amplify your education? If yes, then the ...
Views: 636 - Why You'll Never Be Successful: A Biological Approach - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Judy WidenerAs a human being, you're a walking contradiction. Sure, success sounds good. But you're pulled between the opposing forces of security and stimulation. Freedom and commitment. However, you don't know how to balance them. And your brain fights your attempts to make your life better. So you ...
Views: 1525 - Why your authentic self would not allow you to stay a prisoner in a toxic relationship, and why the fear of abandonment will - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatMany individuals “deep down in their heart” wish they were in control of their decisions. If they thought it was possible to have a choice, they would not stay in any form of toxic relationship. However, fear generates an internal cage, and once the individual attempts to cross the line of this ...
Views: 942 - Why Your Inner Critic Can Be Your Worst Enemy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Olaf SchwennesenThe Inner Critic is the nagging voice inside your head who constantly criticizes you. In reality, you do this yourself, but in therapy or if you want to change, it is advisable to treat that criticism as separated from yourself. There is a direct and an indirect way how the Inner Critic can harm ...
Views: 1416 - Will Power (Or Won't Power!) - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Janet WilksThe meaning of the word “willpower” is totally misrepresented, misunderstood and misused in the way we live today. Willpower is not meant to be used in the long term. Its function is to give our minds and bodies a quick burst in the event of an emergency, where we are at physical risk. For ...
Views: 1450 - Will The Real YOU Please Stand Up? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Deborah HayesIf I asked who you are how would you answer? Would you say; I am a stay at home mother, I am a real estate agent, I am a banker, I am a doctor, I am a massage therapist, wife, retired or “whatever”? Is that who you really are or is it the role you are currently playing? How many roles have you ...
Views: 946 - Will You Let Fear Prevent You From Being Happy Every Day? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Victoria ClaytonBack in cave man days, fear was essential to survival. Fear stopped us from starving. If we were hungry, we just had to get out there and face the wild beasts in order to find something to eat. Out in the wilds, fear sharpened our senses so that we could detect if there was something large and ...
Views: 498 - WILLpower or DOpower? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Michael MantellOf course that’s a provocative title. After all, we live in America where we have become anesthetized into believing that we must be ever so careful to avoid holding anyone accountable, answerable or responsible. Rather we prefer to blame a lack of self-esteem, a “bad” childhood, traumatic ...
Views: 1916 - Witnessing vs. Intervening - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am trying to understand the balance in being the silence witness to my mind, (in just witnessing all it’s churning thoughts of insecurities etc. and knowing that it is not my true essence), verses taking what an insecurity says to me and working it through. An example is that I ...
Views: 548 - Women And Control: Are You Trying To Micromanage The World So You Don't Feel So Anxious? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Lisa Merlo-BoothControl is the need to get people to do what you want them to do so you don't feel so anxious. Control can take on many forms. Some control boldly: "You're a wimp who doesn't know how to stand up to anyone. Tell your boss you're not working on Saturday or I'm leaving." Some women control by ...
Views: 902 - Women And Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsSelf-esteem, as defined in the dictionary, is “pride in oneself; self-respect.” All too often, young girls who lack self-esteem carry the same subjective view of themselves as they become adult women. What tools can be used to develop pride, self-respect, and self-esteem? One unique way is to ...
Views: 972 - Women Entrepreneurs: Do You Have the O Factor? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Think I'm talking about the Oprah factor? No, not this time. This particular O factor, which can be a challenge for practically every woman in business, is critically important to your success. What is it? It's Organization - with a capital O! Now I know it stands to reason that organization ...
Views: 845 - Women Influencers: How Do You Pay It Forward? - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.You may be familiar with the movie based on the book Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The premise of the story is that people who are on the receiving end of a good deed, in turn, pay that forward by doing good deeds for three other people, thereby creating a chain of good deeds that ...
Views: 849 - Women learn Self Confidence and Independence - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Lilly WhiteSelf Confidence Being self confident looks very good on a woman! Ladies, an emotionally healthy man is very attracted to women with self confidence. Having self confidence will make you feel good inside and this is a plus. When you feel good inside this will show on the outside. Men will see ...
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