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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Anger: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked about how people can suffer mentally and emotionally, they could end up talking about depression. This could be because they have suffered from it themselves, or it could be something that one of their friends has experienced. However, there is also the chance that they ...
Views: 1677 - Anger: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are able to express every emotion on the spectrum, there are others who are stuck on one end of the spectrum. When this happens, it is not going to be possible for someone to be a whole human being. This may mean that one is always ‘positive’, and that they ...
Views: 2040 - Anger: Do Some People Use Anger To Avoid How They Feel? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people in today’s world who have trouble with their anger, with this being something that has taken over their life. But, while there are people like this who reach out for support, there are others who don’t. If someone in this position was to reach out for assistance and ended ...
Views: 907 - Anger: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Anger Problems? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a number of people were asked what they think about anger, some of them might say that it is a ‘bad’ emotion. This is then going to be something that is black and white, meaning that it is not open for debate. Someone like this could talk about how this is an emotion that only causes ...
Views: 1239 - Anger: Do You Feel Uncomfortable When Other People Get Angry? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt unhappy and they were to meet a friend who was happy, they could soon start to feel different. Their emotional state has then been transformed through being in the other person's presence. This can happen without one having to really do anything, and their life doesn't have to ...
Views: 3672 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Being Harmed Stop You From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel comfortable embracing all of their feelings, there are others who are unable to do so. As a result of this, they are not going to experience life in the same way, and when it comes to people who fall into the second category, their life is going to be harder than it needs ...
Views: 1355 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Losing Control Stop Some People From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings have the ability to experience a wide range of emotions, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels comfortable doing so. As a result of this, there are going to be people who only allow themselves to experience certain emotions. Two Parts Yet, even if one does feel ...
Views: 1527 - Anger: How Can People React When Someone Embraces Their Anger For The First Time? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone’s relationships can be an expression of their true-self, they can also be an expression of their false-self. What this means is that one can be surrounded by people who don’t know who they really are. Unaware Even so, this doesn’t mean that these people will realise this, ...
Views: 1349 - Anger: Is Anger An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are certain emotions that are often described as being negative and others that are often described as being positive. And in today’s world of positive thinking and of always needing to be happy, embracing the other side of one’s emotional spectrum is generally frowned upon. Based on ...
Views: 1866 - Anger: What Can Happen When Someone Disconnects From Their Anger? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for something to grow and develop, it will be important for the right conditions to be in place. This is something gardeners understand and as a result of this, they are able to create the right conditions for seeds to grow, among other things. Without this understanding, it ...
Views: 1751 - Anger: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Being Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be people who feel comfortable expressing every emotion on the spectrum and then there are going to be others who are not in the same position. When someone does feel comfortable with their emotions, they are not going to deny how they feel. This will allow them to not ...
Views: 10632 - Anger: Why Don't Some People Get Angry When They Need To? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are many examples in people’s private’s lives and in the world at large of anger that is openly expressed and out of control, there is another dynamic that is often overlooked and this is because it is not as easy to recognise. This is when one should get angry and express how ...
Views: 2064 - Angry at Work? Have a Friends/Family Brainstorming Session! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Noelle NelsonBeing angry and frustrated at work is its own special brand of misery. Why? Because you can’t lash out at the co-worker or manager or VP that is driving you nuts without risking the loss of your job. Whereas at home, you can probably get plenty angry at your teenager, your spouse, or your ...
Views: 1909 - ANGRY? GET OVER IT! - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Janet PfeifferToday my husband and I had our fifth fight. Not bad for a twenty year marriage but regardless, for an anger management professional such as myself, I didn't handle it very well. Actually, fight is not an accurate description as it was more like a huff, that is we got annoyed at each other. Let ...
Views: 1561 - Animal Spirit card Wisdom - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2003 from jan robsonTo our past ancestors, the animal held great spiritual power and symbolic meaning. In Native American culture, mythology and ancient civilizations, each animal is embodied with its own symbolic meaning and held its own unique spiritual power. A particular animal crossing your path had deep ...
Views: 1126 - Annette Colby - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2006 from Annette ColbyAs a nutrition therapist, counselor, and healer, I understand that the path to creating a life of greater joy is a mysterious event. Each individual person has the power and control over his or her own healing. No matter how many times you fall, get back up, and then fall again, the most ...
Views: 1072 - Answer Life Changing Questions - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from John Di LemmeYour Why is your ultimate purpose in life. It’s the very reason that you get out of bed every single day. I have a very powerful Why that keeps me laser-focused on the road of success and prosperity. I speak my Why out loud on a daily basis, not just once, but many times. Speaking your Why ...
Views: 2376 - Anxiety Can Be Useful. Here's How to Use It to Empower Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sarah GillenAs winter continues (which is ok for us ski buffs but not for anyone else) the world, weather, and economy are all in upheaval. So it’s understandable if people are feeling a bit more anxiety than usual. It’s showing up in people’s outlooks in planning initiatives, in meetings, family ...
Views: 1062 - Anxiety: Can A Man Suffer From Anxiety If He Had An Abusive Father? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to step back and reflect on how he experiences life, what could soon stand out is that he often feels on edge. He might see that he has only just started to experience life in this way or it could be something that he has experienced for a little while. Regardless of how long he ...
Views: 353 - Anxiety: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Suffer From Anxiety? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, they may find is that they often feel anxious. When this takes place, they can feel tense, their breathing rate can increase, and it can be hard for them to think clearly, among other things. This might be something that only ...
Views: 201 - Anxiety: Can Someone End Up With Anxiety Problems If They Don’t Feel Safe In Their Body? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough mental and emotional problems have taken centre stage in today’s world, there was a time when they were not really given the time of day. One way to look at this would be to say that it is a good thing that this has taken place. A Healthier Approach The reason for this is that if ...
Views: 1177 - Anxiety: Can Someone Experience Anxiety If They Don't Feel Safe In Their Body? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere appears to be a lot of people in today’s world who suffer from anxiety, and while this may be something that only affects certain areas of their life, it may be far more severe. When it relates to the former, there may be times when they are able to settle down and to feel at peace. ...
Views: 956 - Anxiety: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Cause Someone To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one spends time with other people, they may find that they are able to be themselves. This means that there is going to be no reason for them to put on an act and to pretend they are someone else. Therefore, if they have something on their mind, they will be able to speak up. And if ...
Views: 1389 - Anxiety: Can The Fear Of Being Harmed Cause Someone To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is going through a challenging time, it could be because they are having trouble at work. Perhaps someone they work with is making their job harder than it needs to be, or the company they work for could be downsizing. As a result of this, one might spend a lot of time worrying about ...
Views: 1368 - Anxiety: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Anxiety? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile anxiety is just one of many emotions that one can experience throughout their life and without too many problems arising, it can also be something that ends up being completely out of control. It is then not just another emotion that one can experience; it is something that can end up ...
Views: 2707 - Anxiety: Can Unmet Developmental Needs Play A Part In Why Someone Feels Anxious? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperThere are those who experience anxiety from time to time and those who more or less always feel anxious. When someone can relate to the latter, they might want to lose the ability to be anxious. This may show that they have experienced life in this for a few months or a number of years. But, ...
Views: 306 - Anxiety: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to suffer from anxiety, and this could be something that stops them from being able to function. As a result of this, it is not going to be possible for them to just let go of how they feel and to live their life. Nevertheless, even if this is ...
Views: 1457 - Anxiety: Does Someone Have Mental Health Problems If They Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, there is a strong chance that someone will reach out for support if they have mental and emotional problems, and there are at least two reasons for this. Firstly, it is more acceptable to talk about these kinds of things. This is not to say that everyone who they come into contact ...
Views: 1246 - Anxiety: Does The Modern-Day World Make People Anxious? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlong with depression, anxiety is one of the most common mental, as well as emotional and physical, problems in today’s world. Emotional and physical was used above as both depression and anxiety is not always just a mental problem. Like depression, anxiety is often something that affects ...
Views: 857 - Any Good Things Come from the Virus Situation? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHave any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds. Perhaps we have learned about patience, ...
Views: 621 - Anyway, Who Is This Inner Critic? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraThat is it! I have had enough... and who is this Inner Critic person anyhow? I do not even remember the day when I originally put that character on my personal management team. Then, to top it all off, as well as insidiously positioning itself as my second in command, I find that much of its ...
Views: 1785 - Appearance: Do Some People Focus On Their Appearance In Order To Receive Approval? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone spent a lot of time on their appearance in the past, there is the chance that it wouldn’t have been possible for them to go out without looking a certain way. And while they might have been able to let go when they were at home, this might not have been the case. As a result of ...
Views: 2100 - Appearing Relaxed in Front of an Audience - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eneida PintoIn the world of speaking, you can easily tell the difference between two types of presenters. 1. The nervous 2. The calm Even polished, professional, and prepared speakers can stand up in front of a room and stutter their way through the material. So what is the real key to being ...
Views: 1790 - Apple Watch Series 8 may not have a body temperature detector after all - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2022 from sandeep malikIf you were hoping for more exciting updates with the Apple Watch Series 8, you might have to start tempering expectations. While it was initially thought that the next-generation watch would have a body temperature sensor, it’s looking like that may not be the case after all. A body ...
Views: 412 - Applying for a patent or patent: that's how it is - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikA patent, usually also called copyright, is the exclusive property right to an invention. As an entrepreneur, you can prevent others from making, recreating, using, reselling, renting out or delivering your invention, process or product. If you get a patent for a certain invention, you can ...
Views: 2133 - Appreciate Me! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Noelle NelsonYou scrimp, you save. You wash dishes, mop floors, endlessly pick up dropped sweaters, backpacks, skateboards, CDs, dirty dishes. You help with homework, chauffeur regardless of how tired you are or how early/late/inconvenient it is. That’s on top of your 40-stretching-to-50 hour work week. Does ...
Views: 1049 - Appreciation, the final step to completely Letting It Go! Part 3 in the Get Over It series - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Alan BlakeTo change your life, just let it go. The first two steps to let it go are to accept that it happened and to approve the benefits it's given you, see the previous articles in this Get Over It series. Acceptance and approval The first step, acceptance, is complete recognition of reality. You ...
Views: 1179 - Appreciation: Can Suffering Lead to Greater Appreciation Of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is human nature to only appreciate something when it is not longer available. So when one has something in their life, it is easy for them to take it for granted. Not only can this apply to ‘things’, it can also apply to the people who are in one’s life. In the ...
Views: 2541 - Approval Seeking: Can Someone’s Wounded Inner Child Cause Them To Be An Approval Seeker? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that are at least two types of people; those who rarely seek approval and those who seek a lot of approval. When someone fits into the first category, it is going to be possible for them to live their own life. The reason for this is that they won’t need the all-clear or to ...
Views: 510 - Approval Seeking: Does Someone Need To Develop Their Adult Self If They Look To Others For Approval? - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThe great Lao Tzu once said, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” This was something that was said many, many years ago, but it is just as relevant today. However, while someone could read this quote and see how true it is, it doesn’t mean that it will ...
Views: 881 - Approval: Is It Good Or Bad To Care About What Other People Think? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is addicted to something, they can feel the need to go the other extreme and to cut it out all together. And while this can seem like the right idea, it might not have the desired effect. Another approach would be to cut down on the amount that one has of something; this will ...
Views: 1827 - Approval: Why Do Some People Need Approval? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo gain the approval from others is the ultimate achievement for some people. It’s as if this is the primary purpose that they have on this earth. And should they actually achieve this; their life will then be complete. This will mean that this person’s focus is more or less external. I say ...
Views: 5706 - Are Past Events Causing You to Self-Sabotage? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you catch yourself in patterns of self-sabotage? Maybe you set yourself a goal and then find yourself doing everything except what you need to do to achieve that goal. Maybe you actually do things that will make it even harder to achieve your goals in the future. If you do, you aren’t alone. ...
Views: 979 - Are Some People Slowly Killing Themselves? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about the amount of people who are ending their life as well as those who have thought about doing so. As a result of what has been going on, there is a strong chance that some people are ending their life right now and there are others who are thinking about ...
Views: 875 - Are There Lucky People? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Steve GillmanMost of us know lucky people, those who seem to lived a charmed life. They may not even be all that smart, and yet they seem to almost stumble into good situations. Opportunities open up for them, things are "handed" to them. Perhaps they win in the stock market, find a dream job, or get married ...
Views: 986 - Are we creating our life from the soul or personality? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Katherine RalstonThe personality is made up of our physical, etheric (physical energetic blueprint), emotional and mental selves. The soul is our spiritual self which incarnates as a personality vehicle in this and previous lifetimes. Our journey is to become integrated and at one with the soul. So how do we ...
Views: 709 - Are You a Be-Leaver? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Anthony DiazAre you a Believer? The Monkee’s band from the 1960’s had a hit “I’m A Believer”. I will admit I do remember that song. How about you? All of us believe in something – the question is really what do you believe? What we believe is based on our beliefs. The word believe is really two ...
Views: 1103 - Are you A Champion-Fighter Or A Wimp? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYesterday, my hubby walks into the lounge and announces he has completed his run… And though it was painful, he completed it. And he is proud of himself because he is still on track, he is being consistent and he loves it. He has a goal he is working towards reaching and though it hurts ...
Views: 978 - Are You A Perfectionist? - by There are those of us who wish for every single thing to be absolutely perfect before we move. We believe in perfection and strive for perfection. Is there such a thing as perfection or is it only an illusion we have accepted as being real?
In reality and in nature, is anything truly perfect? ...
Views: 786 - Are You a Victim or a Survivor? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Mary Ellen HalloranIf you’re like most people, your life has changed in some way during the past few months. Your retirement savings may have dwindled; your job may be in jeopardy; you may have been forced to cut back on movies, restaurant dining and other leisure activities; you may have had to postpone buying a ...
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