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- Success: Are Some People An Overnight Success? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to say that they want to be successful, and if this isn’t the case, it can be a sign that they are already successful. What this shows is important success is to some people. For one person, success could mean having a fulfilling life, and for someone else, it ...
Views: 1540 - Success: Are Some People More Concerned With What People Have Achieved Than What They Have Overcome? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to have the desire to achieve things and to move forward in life. This could mean that they have already been able to achieve a certain level of success, or they might just be starting out. If they are only just taking the first step in this direction, it could ...
Views: 1215 - Success: Are You Doing The Same Thing And Expecting A Different Result? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile ones behaviour is not who they are, it is ultimately what defines them in the eyes of others. For people are not judged by what is going on inside their heads, they are judged by what they do. For example, when one wants to find out what another person is like they observe their ...
Views: 1657 - Success: Can Feeling Worthless Cause Someone To Become Extremely Successful? - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wants to find out if another person values themselves, they could take the time to see how well they are doing in life. This could then be a time when one could see how they are doing in their career, for instance, and if they are doing well, it can show that they are in touch with their ...
Views: 1135 - Success: Can Success Take On A Symbolic Meaning If Someone Experienced Early Deprivation? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperRight now, someone could have a strong need to be successful. In fact, this could be something that they have wanted for as long as they can remember. If they were to think about why they want to be successful, they could think about how fulfilling their life will be. What could also enter ...
Views: 315 - Success: Can The Fear Of Being Unloved Stop Someone From Being Successful? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone can have the need to grow and develop, it doesn’t mean that they will be able to do so. One could find that they have been working hard and doing the “right” things but that they haven’t been able to get very far. As a result of this, they could believe that, unlike others, ...
Views: 390 - Success: Can Toxic Shame Stop Someone From Being Successful? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to ask a group of people what their favourite country is, they are unlikely to hear the same answer over and over again. One person might enjoy going to Australia, while another may enjoy going to Mexico, for instance. What this partly shows is how different people are, and how ...
Views: 1463 - Success: Do Some People Become Successful In Order To Please Their Parents? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are some people who are seen as successful, there are others who are seen differently. What this can come down to is that success is often seen as being something that depends on how well one is doing in their career. Ergo, if someone is not doing well in their career, other ...
Views: 1358 - Success: Do Some People Want To Be Successful To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile success can mean different things to different people, there are also different reasons as to why someone would want to be successful. And what makes them want to be successful can not only have a big impact on whether they are able to achieve what they want to achieve, it can also define ...
Views: 1405 - Success: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Associate Being Uncomfortable With Death? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat one may find, if they are into self-development, is that they have been told on a number of occasions how important it is to get out of their comfort zone. Still, even if this is not something that they are into, they may have still heard it. Perhaps they have heard that their comfort ...
Views: 1201 - Success: Do We Pick Up The Habits Of The People We Spend Time With? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on the people they have spent time with throughout their life, they may find that some of these people have had a positive effect on them. This could be due to what they did for them, but it might not be this black and white. Simply being in their presence may have ...
Views: 1271 - Success: Does Success Depend On Who You Know Or What You Know? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn the modern day world, education is seen as an important part of becoming successful and as a means of increasing ones quality of life. And so getting the right qualifications or the right training for instance is therefore imperative when it comes to making progress. This sounds logical ...
Views: 4792 - Success: Is Focus An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThanks to modern day technology, it is extremely easy for someone to find something that will consume their attention. They no longer need to go into a crowded place or to watch TV, for instance; the only thing that they need to do is to use their device. And, even if they only have a few ...
Views: 787 - Success: Is Hunger An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to achieving something significant, it is generally not going to happen overnight. There is the chance that it could take them a number of years, or even longer than this. The Starting Point But while one could be in a position where they have one thing that they would like ...
Views: 1295 - Success: Is Initiative An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what is was like for them when they were a child, one thing that might come to mind is how the people around them told them what to do. Along with this, they will probably remember that these people did a lot for them. Therefore, it would be accurate to say that one ...
Views: 1150 - Success: Is It a Good Idea For Someone To Ask Themselves Why They Want To Achieve Something? - by Submitted on May 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are happy to go through the motions in life, there are others who take life by the horns, so to speak. What this shows is that not everyone has the same level of motivation. One Experience If one is in a position where they are not too bothered about ...
Views: 1019 - Success: Is It A Good Idea For Someone To Ask Themselves Why They Want To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, success is something that a lot of people want to experience, and if they are already experiencing it, they can feel the need to experience even more. However, although a lot of people want to be successful, it doesn’t mean they all want to have the same thing. For one ...
Views: 1277 - Success: Is It Harder For Someone To Achieve Something When They Are Only Doing It To Please Others? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone wants to achieve something, they can take action and more towards their goal. But if they don’t do this, it can mean that they will end up looking for information on how they can move forward. As to whether one does the former or the latter can all depend on what it is that they ...
Views: 1148 - Success: Should We Take Advice On How To Be Successful From People Who Are Successful? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to change one area of their life or a number of areas, it could be said that it would be a good idea for them to find people who are successful. Through doing this, they will be able to listen to what they have to say and this will give them the chance to experience life ...
Views: 1132 - Success: What Does It Mean To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word success is widely used in today’s world and it is something that is sought after by many people. People from all backgrounds and walks of life are driven to attain success. And through the media and other means, we are constantly exposed to people who are successful in certain ...
Views: 2221 - Success: Why Do Some People Always Judge People Who Are Successful? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are seen as being successful, there are others who are not. And when it comes to how someone is seen by others, it can all depend on what these people value. One Outlook If someone has a lot of money and/or if they have reached a certain level in their ...
Views: 1271 - Success: Why Do Some People Fear Success? - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt might seem strange to some people that success could be something to fear; especially as we live in a world where success has become an obsession for so many people. What is often heard about is the fear of failure and how people don’t want to fail. However, success is generally perceived ...
Views: 1976 - Success: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Being Successful? - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people are asked what they want in life they will often say success. And while this can be the case, it doesn’t mean that everyone has the same meaning of what that actually means. There are going to be other people who are already successful and they are probably going to say that they ...
Views: 8762 - Success: Why Do Some People Get Anxious When Their Life Is Going Well? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has spent a lot of time and effort building up their own life, it can be hard for them to understand why they would feel uncomfortable now that their life is going in the right direction. Yet, even if only one area of their life is going as they would like it to go, they could still ...
Views: 758 - Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Own Success? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone holds themselves back in life, there are at least two things that can take place. If one is not aware of the fact that they are holding themselves back, they can come to see themselves as a victim. On the other hand, if one is aware of the fact that they are the ones who are ...
Views: 785 - Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst growth and progress are what many human beings seek, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place for them. There are some things that one might be able to achieve without too much trouble and others things that can always seem to remain out of their grasp. And while this ...
Views: 1631 - Suffering In Silence: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Stop Them From Reaching Out For Support? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperInner and outer problems could be seen as being part of the human experience; it is not possible to avoid them. This doesn’t mean that living in a certain way won’t minimize the chances that someone will have inner and outer problems. But, no matter what someone does, they are not going to ...
Views: 595 - Sugar Free Culture: Creating the Illusion Of ZERO Consequences - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of years now different companies have removed sugar from their products and replaced it with other alternate forms of sweeteners. One of the products that are often used is aspartame. This is an artificial sweetener that has been found to be not only unhealthy, but also ...
Views: 1756 - Suicidal Thoughts: Why Do Some People Have Suicidal Thoughts? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about the amount of people who are committing suicide. This may show that it is more common than before or it may show that this is something that is receiving more exposure than before. It has also been said that more men commit suicide than women, but ...
Views: 1051 - Suicidal: Can Self-Hate Cause Someone To Feel Suicidal? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor a little while now, a lot has said about people who are suffering from depression and now, a lot is also being said about people who are suffering from suicidal feelings. There are even people who have taken their own life. One then has to wonder if more people are feeling suicidal than ...
Views: 912 - Suicidal: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Someone To Feel Suicidal? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many challenges in today’s world and the area of suicide is one of those. This can relate to people who are committing suicide or to people who feel suicidal and who would like to end their life in some way. Mental and emotional problems have become the norm in the western world. ...
Views: 1785 - Suicidal: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Feel Suicidal? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are certain things that people talk openly about in today’s world that wouldn’t have been spoken about openly in the past and what is being spoken about can define whether progress is being made. However, there are many things that people talk about that show how far humanity has come. ...
Views: 1516 - Suicide: Why Would A Man Rather Die Than Reach Out For Support? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not common to hear about a man who has taken his own life. At times, this can mean that he will leave behind family and friends, and at others, it can go further than this, with him leaving behind a girlfriend or wife and even a child or children. For those who are left ...
Views: 103 - Sunbeds: Why Are Some People Addicted To Sunbeds? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhat people do at one point in time to look good is not necessarily going to be the same as what they at another point in time. This is not to say that everything will change, but it would also be inaccurate to say that this is an area of life where change doesn’t take place. There are some ...
Views: 1434 - Superiority Complex: Can Someone Believe That They Are Superior To Others If They Are Carrying Toxic Shame? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are certain feelings that someone can acknowledge, there are others that they can avoid. For example, if they were to experience anger, they could allow themselves to feel this feeling. However, if they were to experience toxic shame, they could end up pushing this feeling out ...
Views: 420 - Superiority Complex: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That They Are Better Than Others? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had first started playing a certain sport when they were a child, there is the chance that they would end up being fairly competent as an adult. During their adult years, they could then go onto become a professional sportsman, or it may mean that they teach what they have learned to ...
Views: 1344 - Superiority Complex: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have A Superiority Complex? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can believe that they are better than other people at doing certain things, they can also believe that they are better than others at just about everything. When it comes to the former, there is the chance that one is telling the truth. An Expert Perhaps one has been doing ...
Views: 1170 - Superiority Complex: Why Do Some People Think They Are Better Than Others? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to watch athletics on TV or at a stadium, they would soon see that not everyone is on the same level. Within each race, there will be some athletes who are at the front and there will be others who nowhere near the front. In this instance, it is clear that some of the athletes are ...
Views: 7950 - Support: Can Someone Have Trouble Being Supported If They Were Neglected As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone could have the tendency to overlook their own needs and to be there for others. Naturally, this is not going to allow them to lead a fulfilling life but it can just be what feels comfortable. By behaving in this way, they may find that it is not difficult for them to ...
Views: 383 - Support: Can The Need To Be Loyal Stop Someone From Being Able To Support Themselves? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIdeally, someone’s early years would have been a time when they were supported and given what they needed to grow and develop. Providing this took place, one should be able to support themselves now that they are an adult. One will then be classed as someone who is self-sufficient or ...
Views: 774 - Support: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That Support Is Conditional? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf it wasn’t for one’s bones, muscles and joints, it would be possible for them to do anything. Through the support that each of these provides, it is possible for one to move their body. However, even though one feels physically supported, it doesn’t mean they will feel supported when it ...
Views: 1247 - Support: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That They Will Only Be Loved If They Need Their Parents? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone finds it hard to support themselves as an adult, it is likely to cause them to experience a fair amount of frustration, to say the least. This could mean that they don’t have a job or that the job that they have doesn’t pay them enough. If this is how their life has been for a ...
Views: 806 - Support: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Reject Support? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAs human beings are not their own island, it means that they need others in order to survive, let alone thrive. So, regardless of whether it relates to emotional or financial support, it will be provided by other people. But, even though there will be people on this planet who find that the ...
Views: 785 - Support: Why Do Some People Only Feel Supported When They Are Pleasing Others? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperEach and every one of us is interdependent and this means that not only do we want to be supported by others, but that we also need to be; with it being it being vital for our own survival and our ability to thrive. The ideal is going to be for one to feel supported for who they are. There ...
Views: 1789 - Surrendering: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Surrender? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world it is often believed that there are two ways to be in life, and one of these ways is often seen as good and another is often seen as bad. The first is to take action and to take life by the horns, which is the good way, and the second option is to be lazy and to sit around doing ...
Views: 796 - Survival Mode: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Live In Survival Mode? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone heard a loud bang, they could end up experiencing a strong reaction. Their whole body could end up freezing and they could stop breathing, that’s if their breathing doesn’t become very shallow. Before long, they could end up getting out of this state and going to see what exactly ...
Views: 816 - Survival: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Feel As Though Their Survival Is Constantly Under Threat? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone can live a life where they often feel as though they are going to die, it doesn’t mean that they will be consciously aware of this. However, if they are not aware of this, they are still likely to suffer. What can be normal is for them to experience a lot of anxiety and ...
Views: 313 - Survival: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone Fear That They Are Going To Die? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to step back and reflect on their life, what may stand out is that they often feel anxious and even fearful. Due to this, they are seldom going to be calm and at ease. Still, they may find that if they do feel calm, it’s because they are around others and are not alone. At the ...
Views: 281 - Survival: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up Believe That The Purpose Of Life Is To Survive? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be some people who believe that life is matter of survival and then there are going to be others who believe there is more to life than simply surviving. And because they see life differently, there is a strong chance that they are going to experience life differently. ...
Views: 1381 - Survival: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Cause Them To Attach Their Survival To Others? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a lot of what one needs to survive, and even thrive, will come from others, it doesn’t mean that their survival is dependent on one person or a group of people. What this then means, is that one is not going to need to please one person or a group of people in order to survive. One ...
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