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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Social Media: Can Social Media Make It Harder For People To Grow Older? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings have always been concerned with their appearance to one degree or another and in today’s world, it could be said that some people have gone from being concerned to being obsessed. This is not to say that this wasn’t the case in the past; what it comes down to is that this is ...
Views: 1349 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Divide Men And Women? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to know about what has been taking place in the world, there is the chance that they would be drawn to a certain channel and/or paper. This is likely to come down to the fact that they trust these sources to provide them with the truth. Through having this outlook, they ...
Views: 1449 - Social Media: Are Real Relationships Being Replaced By Online Relationships? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to use social media, not only could they see what their ‘friends’ have been doing; they could also see what certain celebrities have been doing. What this comes down to is that their news feed is going to be filled with updates from people they now and from people they don’t know. ...
Views: 1630 - Social Media: Are Some People Emotionally Dependent On Social Media? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked about how social media benefits their life, they may say that it allows them to connect to others. This is likely to be the kind of answer that a lot of people would give them. And as it is so easy to connect with other people through using it, it is to be expected that ...
Views: 1568 - Entitlement Mentality: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have An Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had the desire to attain something, they could look into what they need to do in order to get it and then could they take action. Alternatively, they could think about what they want and instead of taking action, they could expect someone to give it to them. It could be said that ...
Views: 1646 - 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: 1321 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Blame Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something goes wrong, one can either look into what took place, or they can simply find someone to blame. If they were to look into what happened, it would give them the chance to make a difference. For example, they could see if they have played a part in what took place and if so, ...
Views: 1800 - Relationships: Do Some People Put Up With Dysfunctional Relationships In Order To Avoid Their True Feelings? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who end up in relationships that are fulfilling, there are others who don’t. This is going to mean that not everyone is going to know what it is like to be in a fulfilling relationship. Unfulfilling When one is used to being in relationships that are not as ...
Views: 1524 - Emotionally Stuck: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Stuck? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that even though someone will change physically as time passes, it doesn’t mean they will change emotionally. As a result of this, their emotional age might not match up with their physical age. Expectation If one believes that they will feel different as time passes, it ...
Views: 1611 - Independence: Is Independence An Illusion? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to describe themselves as ‘independent’. When they say this, they could say it as if they are talking about something that is a normal part of life, or they could say it with a sense of pride. Normal In the first case, one may have ...
Views: 1545 - Being Vulnerable - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from lennox cadore“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to ...
Views: 1444 - Letting Go: How Can Someone Let Go Of The Past? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are experiences that one can have that won’t stop them from being able to carry on with their life; there are other experiences that can stop them from being able to move forward. When this happens, time will pass but their point of focus is going to be on what took place in the ...
Views: 1490 - Emotions: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Ignore Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone has emotions, it doesn’t mean that they will listen to them; they can then act as if they don’t even exist. When this happens, they are likely to be in a position where they ignore what is taking place in their body. On The Surface Their point of awareness can then end up ...
Views: 1488 - Star Wars: Does Star Wars Provide The Ultimate Escape? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to ask someone if they had heard of ‘star wars’, there is a strong chance that they will say yes. Now, this could be because they watch a lot of films, but at the same time, this might not be the case. What this comes down to is how popular this franchise is and as a result of ...
Views: 1620 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always End Up With People They Can Control? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to read a description about what it means to have a healthy relationship, they are unlikely to come across the importance of one person controlling the other. If they were to come across the word ‘control’, they may hear about the importance of self-control. This is because there ...
Views: 1697 - Self-Sabotage: Is Self-Awareness An Important Part Of Understanding Why We Sabotage Our Lives? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side, someone can gradually achieve what they want to achieve, and on the other side, they can end up only getting so far. In fact, they may even find that they are unable to make progress. As a result of this, someone can feel as though they have control over their life or they can ...
Views: 1401 - Consumerism: Do You Ever Think About Where The Stuff You Buy Comes From? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are certain times during the year when someone can buy more than they usually do, and while this can be a time when other people are in the same position, this is not always the case. For instance, if it was Christmas, there are going to be plenty of other people who are also buying a lot ...
Views: 1323 - Social Media: Can What We Share On Social Media Have A Negative Effect On Our Relationships? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, one no longer needs to be with someone in order to communicate with them. On one side, it is clear that this is nothing new as it has been possible to talk over the phone or even to text for a number of years; however, this is not longer necessary. What is new is the fact that one ...
Views: 1336 - Hate: Is Hate Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are certain emotional responses that are seen as appropriate, there are others that are not seen in the same way. As a result of this, it can then be normal for people to have moments where they ignore how they feel. It could also go a step further than this, and this means that ...
Views: 1534 - Labelling People: Do Some People Label Others In Order To Avoid Thinking? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go on holiday, they could take the time to try different types of food, or they could continue to eat the food that they are familiar with. If the former was to occur, it could be said that they are embracing their time away. Yet if the latter was to take place, it could be ...
Views: 1496 - Empathy: Can Toxic Shame Stop Someone From Having Empathy? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has the ability to empathise with another person, they will be able to put themselves in their shoes, so to speak. This is not to say that they will have the same experience, but they will have a sense of what the other person is going through. Understood As a result of this, the ...
Views: 1586 - Social Media: Should Someone Expect The People They Follow To Follow Them Back? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are social media sites where it is possible to add someone as a friend, there are others sites where this is not necessary. In this case, the only thing they need to do is to ‘follow’ the other person. When it relates to adding someone as a friend, the other person will need to ...
Views: 1491 - Fame: Can Being Famous Give Someone A False Sense Of Importance? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it doesn’t take much for someone to be famous, and this has meant that more people are ’famous’ than ever before. In the past, it was often necessary for someone to have achieved something significant in order to be known by others, but in today’s world, this is no longer the case. ...
Views: 1691 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Create Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOn one level, it could be said that there is the intellect, and on another level, it could be said that there is the emotional body. However, although these are two aspects that all human beings have, it doesn’t mean that everyone embraces both sides. There are going to be some people who ...
Views: 1536 - Relationships: Is It A Good Idea For Someone To Treat Others How They Would Like To Be Treated? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to treat someone with respect, there is the chance that they will get a certain response. Whereas if they were to treat someone with disrespect, there is the chance they will get a completely different response. When it comes to the first example, one might expect another person ...
Views: 1539 - The Media: Does The Media Exist To Inform People? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one changed their hairstyle and they wanted to know how it looked, there is a strong chance that they would ask their friends and family. This is primarily because they trust them. They will value their feedback, and while this might not completely define how they feel about their hair, ...
Views: 1742 - Being Present: Can An Emotional Build-Up Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is not living in the present it is going to be a challenge for them to focus on what they are doing. As a result, they could be more concerned about what is taking place within them than what is taking place without. If they were working, it could cause them to overlook what they ...
Views: 1438 - Victim Mentality: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Have A Victim Mentality? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is going through a difficult time in their life, they could come to believe that they are being victimised. When this happens, they could end up feeling hopeless, and as though they have no control. Alternatively, they could look into what is taking place and then look into what ...
Views: 1536 - Busyness: Do Some People Stay Busy To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to say they are busy, and while this could be how their life is during certain times, it could be a way of life. In this case, it won’t matter what time it is or what day it is, as they will have things to do. This could be how they have been for most of their ...
Views: 2077 - Relationships: Do Some People Use Dating Sites For Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to buy something in the past, they would have had to go out and get it; nowadays, this is no longer necessary. The only thing one needs to do is to go on their device, and once they have found what they want, there is a strong chance that it will even be delivered. As a result, ...
Views: 1444 - Dr. Romance on: Mirrors and Teachers - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: There are people in my life who are easy to be around, and others I love who are more difficult for me. It’s not that they’re bad people, others get along with them fine, and, actually, so do I. It’s just that I have to work a little bit more to ...
Views: 1323 - Robert Smith And His Progeny – FasterEFT - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaRobert G. Smith is the founder of FasterEFT, a tapping method with a huge NLP-style component and influences from BSFF, amongst other powerful components. The EFT in FasterEFT is hugely inspired by EFT and stands for Emotionally Focused Transformations. Robert has helped thousands with his ...
Views: 2998 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Being Able To Grieve? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone experiences loss, their whole experience of life can change, and when this happens, it is not going to be possible for them to carry on as normal. The thoughts in their mind and the emotions in their body can be different, and the meaning of their life could also have altered. ...
Views: 1709 - Looking Perfect: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Want To Look Perfect? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThe mainstream media has been presenting images of people that have been edited for years, and as time has passed, social media has also allowed people to present images that have been edited. As a result of this, someone can go from being manipulated by the media at one point in time, to being ...
Views: 1424 - Four Simple, Specific Techniques to Enjoy Your Transitions PLUS: FREE Self-Care Guide Offer! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! The phrases, "Focus on the positive," and, "What you focus on is what expands," have become as cliche as gluten issues. What do these phrases need in order to evolve from merely truthful to potently useful in helping you enjoy your transitions, such as retirement, career change, ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Self Development: Can Self Development Condition People To Believe That It's 'All In The Mind'? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for people to read books on self development, and while they can be looking for ways to change what is taking place within them; they might be looking for ways to become more successful. There is also the chance that they are looking to improve a number of areas of ...
Views: 1258 - Being Present: Can The Need To Look Good Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, what is taking place externally is generally given more attention than what is taking place internally. This then means that it can be normal for some people to focus on their appearance and to ignore what is taking place within them. Point of Focus Someone can then ...
Views: 1514 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Rescue Others Instead Of Rescuing Themselves? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is experiencing some kind of inner pain or drama, they can take a closer look at what is taking place and start to look for solutions, or they can focus on what is taking place around them. Through placing their attention on something or someone else, it can allow them to avoid ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Someone To Become Obsessed With Their Appearance? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that to one degree or another people have always been concerned with their appearance, and in recent years, it could be said that they are more concerned than ever before. For a number of years, the mainstream media had the biggest influence when it came to someone’s ...
Views: 1546 - Boundaries: Can Skin Problems Be Caused By A Lack Of Boundaries? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one saw perfect skin in the past, it may have been because they were looking at images in a magazine; however, if one was to come across perfect skin in today’s world, it could be because they are using social media. And as one can use social media whenever they like, it also means that they ...
Views: 2295 - Altruism: Is Altruism An Illusion? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one went into a populated area and started to observe other people’s behaviour, they may start to see that not everyone has the same focus. There may be some people who are only concerned with their own well-being, and there could be others who are also concerned about the well-being of the ...
Views: 1636 - Boundaries: Can Anxiety Be Caused By A Lack Of Boundaries? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to have anxiety problems in today’s world, and while it may still be possible for them to carry on with the rest of their life, there is also the chance that their whole life could end up being affected. In this case, it is going to be challenge for them to enjoy ...
Views: 2082 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Have Impossible Standards Of Success? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be people who will look towards others when it comes to what it means to be successful, there are going to be others who will look within themselves. When one looks within, it doesn’t mean they won’t be influenced by what other people are doing; what it means is that ...
Views: 1422 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperEven though human beings are emotional beings, it doesn’t mean that everyone on this planet is in touch with how they feel. There are likely to be people who are unable to connect to their feelings. However, even if one isn’t completely disconnected from this part of themselves, it doesn’t ...
Views: 1394 - Happiness: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty When They Are Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt guilty whenever they consumed a certain type of food, it is going to be hard for them to enjoy eating it. On one hand, they might continue to eat it and put up with how they feel, and on the other hand, it might cause them to stop eating something altogether. This could be a sign ...
Views: 1529 - Inner Child: Can Someone Heal Their Inner Child Through Mourning Their Unmet Childhood Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has mental and emotional challenges, or if they have relationship problems, they can end up looking for ways to work on their inner child. This is going to be a sign that they have come to the conclusion that their childhood is having an effect on their adult life. The reason they ...
Views: 1542 - Loss: Should Someone Let Go Of Another Person's Possessions After They Have Passed On? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one losses someone, they may feel the need to let go of their possessions soon after. Or if they don’t feel this way, the people around them may encourage them to have clear out, so to speak. It could be said that the reason this would be seen as a good idea is that when something is ...
Views: 1769 - Social Media: Do You Feel Like You're Missing Out If You Don’t Use Social Media? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to go back about twenty years and to ask a number of women what they would feel lost without, they would probably say that they would feel lost without their handbag. The same question could then be out put towards a number of men, and they would probably say they would feel lost ...
Views: 1319 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Being Able To Accept Feedback From Others? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to developing self-awareness, it could be said that it is not possible for this to happen directly. But this is not to say that one has to do something that is completely unrelated. For example, if one entered a room that had a certain smell, it might only be a matter of time ...
Views: 1346 - Loss: Can The Need To Be Loyal Cause Someone To Get Stuck In The Grieving Process? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one experiences loss, it might be possible for them to carry on with the rest of their life; however, there is also the chance that they won’t be able to do this. In this case, it is could be quiet some time before they are able to do what they used to do before. What this comes down to ...
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