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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Anger: Can Someone Use Boxing/Martial Arts To Deal With Their Anger? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are plenty of people who suffer from depression, there is also no shortage of people who have anger problems. Still, this is not to say that someone can either have one of the other, as it is unlikely to be this black and white. A Different Experience For example, one could ...
Views: 1736 - Relationships: Is Someone Displaying Real Empathy When They Rescue Others? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be there for others from time to time, this can also be something that consumes their whole life. It is then not going to matter what is taking place in their life, as they will be only too happy to put it to one side. Self-Neglect Due to this, it can be normal for one ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Acceptance: Is Acceptance Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it could be said that the ideal will be for one life’s to go as they want it to go, this doesn’t always take place. Instead, they can have moments when they don’t get what they want and there can be times when something ‘negative’ will occur. Resistance When something like this ...
Views: 1480 - The Media: Are People Crazy If They Don't Believe What The Mainstream Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone sees the world, there is a strong chance that it has been heavily influenced by the mainstream media. The reason for this is that a lot of people look towards this source of information to tell them about what is taking place around them. Normal Therefore, in ...
Views: 1802 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Suffer In Silence When They Are Abused By Women? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone thinks about abuse, there is a strong chance that they will think about what some men do to women or how some parents treat their children. But if this is not the case, they might think about men who are abused by women. The reason they are more likely to think about this kind ...
Views: 1397 - Is Winning Everything? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadIn this day and age, “winning” seems to be overemphasised in almost every part of our lives. Think about it - in sports, it’s all about winning. In sales, it’s all about winning the sale. Is winning everything? The legendary Vince Lombardi once said “Winning is not everything. It’s ...
Views: 982 - Confidence: Why Don't Some People's Lives Change Even Though They Feel More Confident? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get into self-development, there is a strong chance that it will be because they want to feel more confident. The reason for this is that this is a common challenge that people have in today’s world. However, even if one did want to work on their self-confidence, it doesn’t ...
Views: 1414 - People Pleasing: Why Do Some People Always Say That They Don't Care About What Other People Think? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people can keep things to themselves, there are others who are far more vocal when it comes to their life. It might then not matter what is taking place, as they will feel the need to tell other people. Social Media Fortunately for them, they live in a time when this is ...
Views: 1446 - Black And White Thinking: Are Some People Conditioned To Believe That Everything Is Black Or White? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one learns about something, it can be a time where they are told to believe just about everything they hear. There is then no need for them to question anything and to think for themselves. The Education System It could be said that this is something that typically takes place when ...
Views: 1410 - If you play to limit the loss, you will lose. YOU MUST PLAY TO WIN! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI know a guy… He is in business to protect himself… To protect his business… And to keep the thing going… Which all sounds pretty good, right?! Most people are that way… They just want to protect themselves… Keep a kinda good thing going… Right?! They do that with ...
Views: 655 - Body Shaming: Is It Naive For Someone To Expect Everyone To Accept Their Appearance Online? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone uses social media, they can share many different parts of their life, and along with this, they can share different parts of their body. However, while they can do this, it doesn’t mean that they will decide to share everything. Instead, one can choose to only share certain ...
Views: 1312 - Why Successful People Sometimes Fail and common 8 traits of success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebAfter 7 years and 500 interviews of successful people Richard St. John came up with a list of 8 secrets to success. In this Ted presentation Richard points out that success is not a step by step process but a continuous journey. The problem is that when we get to the top of a process we think ...
Views: 1225 - 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: 1158 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Someone To Believe That The World Should Be Perfect? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone uses social media they can make sure that they only see what they want to see. As a result of this, it gives them far more control than they have in the real world, and this can allow them to have a fulfilling experience online. Different Options In order for them to control ...
Views: 1149 - Childhood Development: Do Siblings Have The Same Parents? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough siblings can have the same parents, it doesn’t therefore mean that they will up behaving in the same way. As a result of this, they can end up being radically different, and it might be hard for other people to realise that they are related. The Reason If one was to ask someone ...
Views: 1488 - Emotional Problems: Why Do Some Men Suffer In Silence When They Have Mental And Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile anyone can suffer from mental and emotional problems, there is a stronger chance that someone will reach out for support if they are woman. What this comes down to is that this is something that affects each sex differently. Times Have Changed As although certain parts of the world ...
Views: 1845 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Voyeurism? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, someone no longer needs to get in touch with their friends in order to find out what they have been doing. The only thing they need to do is to go online and to use a social media site. During this time, they could get an in depth understanding of how their friends have been ...
Views: 1170 - What ever happened to being authentic? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Donna NelsonAre you still trying to connect to your authentic self? Let's face it, we're in a world that is constantly telling us ideas of who we should be, how we should be, and what we should have. It can be challenging to just 'be yourself' without fear of judgment and rejection. You take the brave ...
Views: 1183 - Letting Go: Can The Past Exist In Our Body? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to say that they want to let go of the past, and this is likely to be due to the fact that it is holding them back in some way. Therefore, the sooner they are able to do this the better their life will be. A Number of Options Fortunately, it ...
Views: 1338 - Pay Attention - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Daydree HornerMeditation, yoga, reiki and many other modalities that help the mind and body relax are valuable for focus and creating inner peace. When we’re focused and peaceful we are at a high state of attention. This is a powerful place. Tai Chi masters are some of the most alert human beings on the ...
Views: 1367 - Offended: Can Being Offended Stop Someone From Growing? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile something can take place at one moment in time, it doesn’t mean that this will be the case at another. As a result of this, what one generation spent a lot of time doing another generation might have no interest in doing it. When this relates to something that is destructive, it could ...
Views: 1181 - Offended: Can Being Offended Be An Opportunity To Grow? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon to hear about someone who has been offended by something. And while this could due to what another person has said to them, it could also be the result of something else. In this case, one might have been watching TV or overheard a conversation that other ...
Views: 1193 - Messages of Hope: Penguins, Blankets and Smiles - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWith all the shootings, wars, and violence in the world, not to mention the heat of the our current political environment, it’s easy to lose sight of the good. Yet good there is, always. Good people striving to make the world a better place regardless of the turmoil of the moment. Two ...
Views: 1441 - LIVING IN THE PAST HAS IT'S PERKS - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Janet PfeifferI think the majority of people would agree that it's unhealthy to live in the past. After all, we're all familiar with the new age philosophy, "Yesterday is History, Tomorrow a Mystery, Today is a Gift, That's why it's called the Present". Living in the past holds us back from being able to ...
Views: 1379 - Inner Child: Can Our Inner Child Cause Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the desire to achieve something, it doesn’t mean that they are able to take the first step. Or if they do, they might not be able to keep going, and this is going to mean that they will only get so far. Now, if this only related to one area of their life it might not ...
Views: 1520 - Therapy: Is It Someone's Fault If Therapy Doesn't Work? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it could be said that someone is far more likely to see a therapist than in the past, and this is partly because it is seen as being more acceptable than it once was. This has meant that people are less likely to suffer in silence. And as mental and emotional problems are just as ...
Views: 1265 - Loss: Why Would Someone Idealise Another Person When They Pass On? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter how old someone is, there is a strong chance that they have experienced loss at one point or another. In fact, this could be something they have experienced on a number of occasions. What this shows is that it is not necessary for one to reach a certain age before they lose someone ...
Views: 1631 - Boundaries: Why Can't Some People Take No For An Answer? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to being successful, it is often said that one shouldn’t take no for an answer and that they should keep going. As if they were to give up after they experience negative response, they are not going to get very far. It is then going to be in their best interest to be ...
Views: 10190 - Self-Reflection: Is Self-Reflection Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, people are often so caught up in their day-to-day lives that they don’t have time to think about their life. As a result of this, it can set them up to go in a direction that doesn’t match up with their true needs. Along with this, their relationships can reflect who they ...
Views: 2808 - It's all in What You "No" - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Dee DukehartEach of us has multiple tasks to take care of both at home and work. While we’re driving, in a meeting, or even in a conversation are thoughts are usually on other commitments to our employee/ers, children, spouse, client or special event. Our brains are pleading with us, “Slow down. Give me a ...
Views: 874 - The One Step To Overpower The Fear Of Failure - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2016 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever wanted to do something that seemed important to you, but you didn’t go ahead because you were gripped by the fear of failure? If so, you are not alone. The fear of failure is a crippling force that affects almost every single human being. Why? In an article in Forbes, ...
Views: 1204 - Letting Go: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Holding Onto The Past? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one can drive, they will know that they can either go forwards or they can go backwards; what they can’t do is to go in both directions at the same time. In the same way, one can either stay stuck in the past or they can embrace the present. Therefore, in order for one to be able to live ...
Views: 1244 - Reinventing the Concepts of Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownWouldn’t it be great if we could wave our magic wand and no one would relapse? Until we understand more about addictions (and we have work to do there), we will have to tackle relapse in other ways. Let’s look at a couple of possible breakdowns that might lead to relapse and find some ways to ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - How to Overcome Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonGreetings! Especially for service-oriented business owners navigating business expansion, career change, and retirement, self-sabotage holds the potential to create frustrated havoc instead of joyous satisfaction. From my perspective, based on my own experience and decades of observations ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - Self-Compassion: Why Are Some People Compassionate Towards Others But Not To Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one comes across as having a caring manner, they can be seen as someone who is good to be around. The people who spend time around them are likely to appreciate how they respond to their worries and concerns. There can also be how they respond in their chosen career, and this could mean ...
Views: 1340 - Giving Up: Is Giving Up Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that one can be told when it comes to being successful, and what they may have heard on more than one occasion is that they should never give up. This could be something they have heard from their finds and/or family, or they may even have heard it from someone ...
Views: 1349 - Offended: Does Being Offended Make Someone Right? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one spends time around people there are likely to be moments when they agree with what they hear. Along with this, there are also likely to be moments when this isn’t the case. It could be said that this is part of life, and this is partly because they will have their own views. If they ...
Views: 1829 - Social Media: Can Social Media Stop Someone From Realising When A Friendship Is Over? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked why they use social media, they may say that it’s because it allows them to stay in touch with their friends. It could be said that this is not much of a surprise, and this is because this is how social media is often portrayed. One of these sites has even promoted ...
Views: 1441 - Anger and the 2 "F" Words - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Janet PfeifferNo, I'm not speaking about that "F" word. I'm going to address two different words beginning with the letter "f" and how they influence the decisions we make, our responses in any given situation, and how the outcome adds to or subtracts from our happiness and/or contributes to our anger. Those ...
Views: 1587 - Healing with NLP - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Barbara SteppHEALING WITH NLP™ By Barbara J Stepp, Master Trainer NLP™, DHE®, Clinical Hypnotherapist NLP™ is simply a resource to add to our toolbox of skills and knowledge. I offer this to compliment medical treatment. Dr. Richard Bandler, genius and father of NLP, has said that NLP and Hypnosis ...
Views: 2574 - 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: 1137 - 9 Ways to Increase Your Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Benson WongConfidence is that knowing, self-assuredness, and state of certainty one carries about himself. When someone looks at him, the obvious truth is there: He knows. He carries himself through the world with a look of resolve behind his eyes, as if he knows something no one else knows. People look ...
Views: 1166 - Celebrities: Why Do Politicians Get Celebrities To Endorse Them? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a politician has the desire to get into a certain position, they can end up looking towards different celebrities. And while some of these might be known by people who fall into a certain age group, for instance, there can be others who will be known by people of all ages. Therefore, it ...
Views: 2987 - Therapy: Does Someone Need To Be Perfect In Order To Assist Others? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the desire to assist others, they can end up taking the next step. At the same time, they can also experience inner conflict, and this can then stop them from taking action. In this case, one could believe that every area of their life needs to be going in the right ...
Views: 1254 - You Can't Ruin My Day - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever gotten out of bed in the morning declaring that today was going to be a great day? And before your first cup of coffee, something happened that completely ruined everything? Perhaps your child woke up sick or the car wouldn't start or your boss calls you to let you know that ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Victim Mentality: Is There A Benefit To Being A Victim? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of ways in which someone can see themselves, and while some of these ways are empowering there are others that are not. For example, if one was to see themselves as someone who is successful, it is likely to have a positive effect on their life. However, if they were to ...
Views: 2330(1 vote) - Niceness: A Cause for Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn his book, "When Anxiety Attacks", Dr. David Burns suggests that there are three main causes for anxiety: 1) Negative Thoughts 2) Avoidance 3) Niceness Niceness? Yes, niceness. Just think about what happens when, because of niceness, you say "yes" to something every part of ...
Views: 2041 - How to Get Over an Unrequited Love and Move On - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Sure, it’s challenging and at times feels embarrassing when someone does not return romantic feelings that you experience as vividly real. However, not only has nobody ever died from embarrassment, but we can also learn more about ourselves as we navigate the emotional challenge. ...
Views: 2284(1 vote) - Reinvent Balance to Improve Employee Well-being - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the concept of work/life balance make you cringe? Do you envision the scales of justice meeting out the exact amount of minutes you should perform work duties, spend time on social media and engage in personal life activities? Is there is a solution? Nobody seems to get the fact that it ...
Views: 1357 - A Word about Soul Mates - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Speaking briefly on this, because although the subject of soul mates is not central to the services I provide, it occasionally arises within my work with individuals who are expanding their businesses. Women seem more susceptible to it than men, so since I work primarily with men, I’m ...
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