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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Thrive- Move Beyond the 9-5 Struggle to Survive - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Jennifer RegularHere are some strategies to transform stress into ease and empowerment: T- Transcend from role to role way of relating to connect soul-to-soul. Be in service to others without sacrificing your integrity by being authentic in your communication and acting from ...
Views: 1420 - Therapy: Is It Only The People Who Have Problems That Have Therapy? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they have something wrong with their phone, for instance, there is a strong chance that they would get the right assistance. This could be a time where they will ask a friend what they should do, or they could simply take it to a phone shop. However, even if ...
Views: 1510 - Social Media: Is Something Only A Good Deed When It Is Mentioned On Social Media? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had something on their mind in the past, they may have kept it to themselves or they might have spoken to someone. Nowadays, one has another option, and this is to share what is taking place for them on social media. As a result of this, not only can one share the kinds of things they ...
Views: 1386 - ***MicroAgressions - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Martha LasleyExcerpt from Coaching for Transformation Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety. And at such a moment, unable to see and not daring to imagine what the future will now bring forth, one clings ...
Views: 8505(1 vote) - Loss: Is It Normal To Grieve A Number Of Years Later? - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has got something to do, they can get it done straight away or they can put it to one side and do something else. And when it comes to what is the best approach to take, it can all depend on what it is that needs to be done. If one had a piece of furniture that needed to be ...
Views: 1699 - JUPITER DIRECT: Polishing the Mirror - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from joan pancoe“We are born and reborn countless numbers of times, and it is conceivable that each Being has been our parent at one time or another. In this way all Beings in the Universe share a family relationship.” The Dalai Lama To view in your browser: ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Escapism: Can We Run Away From Our Past? - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf a wasp started to chase someone and they didn’t want to be stung, they might end up running away. This could be a sign that they have been stung before and don’t want to go through the same experience all over again. If they were to run away, it might only be a matter of time before ...
Views: 1710 - Emotional Problems: Do Your Emotional Experiences Reflect Your Childhood? - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s car runs smoothly, there is going to be no reason for them to take a deeper look into how it works. And the same could be said when it comes to others areas of their life. For example, if their body is not causing them any problems, there is also going to be no need for them ...
Views: 1478 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Attract People That Lack Boundaries? - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that will make it easier to have fulfilling relationships with others, and having boundaries is one of them. The primary reason for this is that they will allow someone to maintain their sense of self. As when one is unable to do this, it is going to be a ...
Views: 2141 - The “Good Dog” Approach to Self-Improvement - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Noelle NelsonEver watch a skilled dog trainer work with a puppy? The trainer never ever punishes the sweet beastie for not sitting on the “sit” command, but rather rewards the dog with praise and treats the instant his furry butt hits the ground. The dog—smart pooch—gets the idea real fast, and proceeds to ...
Views: 1393 - 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: 2107 - The Politics of Love (from a book 'The Passing Summer' by Michael Cassidy 1989) - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: The Politics of Love (from a book 'The Passing Summer' by Michael Cassidy 1989) updated from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-politics-of-love-from-a-book-the-passing-summer-by-michael-cassidy-0 Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words (tags): Books, 'The Passing Summer' , ...
Views: 1543 - Offended: Is Being Offended A Choice? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about the kinds of experiences that they have had so far this year, they may find that there have been a number of moments that have had a negative effect on their life. This could relate to what has taken place in the real world, as well as what has occurred online. And ...
Views: 2517 - Personal Power: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That They Have No Control Over Their Life? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one feels as though they have control over their life, it will have a positive effect on their well-being. This is because it will be possible for them to fulfil their needs and this will allow them to grow. Alternatively, when one feels as though they don’t have control over their ...
Views: 1397 - Blame: If Someone Always Blames Others Does It Show That They Lack Self-Awareness? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there are people that take responsibility for just about everything, and on the other hand, there are others that avoid taking responsibility for just about everything. And while it could be said that the first option is better than the second option, they are both going to lead to ...
Views: 1613 - Self-Development: Can Self-Development Stop People From Developing Self-Awareness? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one’s life isn’t going as they would like it to go, there is the chance that this will cause them to experience pain. On one hand, one could end up feeling like a victim and not do anything about it, and on the other hand, they could get in touch with their anger and end up taking ...
Views: 1523 - Pet Loss: Is It Normal To Experience Loss When A Pet Dies? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to lose a family member or a close friend, it can be seen as something that will have a bigger impact on them than if they were to lose a pet. Based on this, if they were to experience life differently it could be said that something isn’t right. Loss Thus, if one was to ...
Views: 1563 - Refine, Not Define – How To Manipulate Negative Experiences To Your Advantage. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Ronny PrasadNo one is immune to negative or unhappy experiences in life. We all have been there, done that. A negative experience has the power to pull you back, make you unproductive, and take a toll on your emotional and mental well being. Some people are affected by it in an unproductive way, and ...
Views: 1123 - Depression: Is Self-Awareness An Important Part Of Dealing With Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEveryone on this planet will have experienced physical pain at one point or another, and there is also the chance that they have suffered mentally and emotionally. And although it could be said that there is a greater awareness around the former than the latter, it doesn’t mean that this is ...
Views: 2657 - How to Thrive after Employment Interruption - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Have you been let go from your job, due to downsizing, funding cuts, management change, merger, or other reasons that, while logical, leave an emotional sting? Not to mention the financial impact! Sorry to hear that. Here are three ways to support your ability to get back into your own ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Empathy: Can An Emotional Build-Up Stop Someone From Having Empathy? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is going through an emotionally challenging time in their life, they may find that they have started to shut down. Their engine will still be running, but it won’t be running on all cylinders, so to speak. During this time, it is not going to be their intention for this to take place; ...
Views: 1491 - Two Insights into Living a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2016 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, one of my philosophies in life is to give myself the best opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Am I still going to die? Yes! However, it makes a lot of sense to me that while I can, I must give myself the best opportunity to optimize my health which could lead me to saving ...
Views: 2160 - Control: Do Some People Use Shame To Control Other People? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a dog for a walk and they were told to keep it under control, they are unlikely to think that there is anything wrong with what they are being told. However, if they were in a relationship and one their friends told them to control their partner, this might not be the ...
Views: 2018 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Have Too Much Empathy? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere can be times when someone has too much of something and times when they don’t have enough. It is often said that when one wants something it is never there and yet when they don’t want it, it ends up appearing. However, while this can relate to something physical, it is also something ...
Views: 1673 - Everything you want can be yours - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightEnough of the waiting… Enough of the asking for permission… Enough of thinking that anyone else has the right to tell you what you are allowed to do or not do… Have or not have… Be or not be… Enough, enough , enough! If you want something, ...
Views: 1026 - Empathy: Is Empathy Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who find it easy to empathise with others, there others who are not in the same position. What this shows is that although everyone is a human being, it doesn’t mean that they operate in the same way. Still, it could be said that this is not the only difference, ...
Views: 1628 - Teaching: Do Some People Become Teachers In Order To Feel Superior To Others? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that everyone on this planet is a teacher on one hand and student on the other. Based on this, it is a two way process, and if one doesn’t have this outlook, they are likely to be out of balance. In this case, one could believe that other people are here to learn from them ...
Views: 1596 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Give Unsolicited Advice? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to learn about something, they could read a book or search the internet. Along with this, they could also end up signing up for some kind of course online or in the real world. It could be said that this is something that will all depend on what it is that they want to learn ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Coaching: Can Someone Use Social Media To Connect With Coaching Clients? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNot only has the internet changed how people communicate with their friends and family, it has also changed how they connect with their clients. In the past, someone may have promoted their business through advertising in a paper and/or a magazine, by giving out business cards and even attending ...
Views: 1642 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Pull At People's Heart Strings In Order To Control Them? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that someone should never make a decision when they are angry, and that they should never make a promise when they are happy. What this comes down to is when one is in a highly changed emotional state; it will be a challenge for them to think clearly. However, when one is ...
Views: 1400 - Sense Of Self: Are People Easier To Control When They Don't Have A Strong Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had a hole in their drive that they wanted to fill, they could end up making a load of concrete. Through doing this, there would be no gaps and the hole would completely disappear. The alternative would be for one to find a few bricks and to try to fill the hole in that way. And while ...
Views: 1455 - Depression: Can Living In An Oppressive Environment Cause Someone To Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have lived in the same environment for their whole life, there are others who have moved around. When one has moved around, they might not have stayed in the same place for very long. This could be a sign that one has a job that requires them to move around, ...
Views: 2427 - PLUTO and MARS RX Reminder: “We Are Spirits in the Material World” - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2016 from joan pancoe“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy. When actions come from another section, the feeling disappears.” Rumi Dear ONE, If you think that all your external actions have no karmic consequences, think again! This is exponentially true now, with ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Your Story: Is Your Need To Be Loyal Causing You To Create Someone Else's Life? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one does a lot of reading, they may find that they read a lot about other people’s lives. This could be because they like to find out about how other people experience life, and it could also be a sign that they like to get away from their own life. There is then the chance that they are ...
Views: 1298 - Michael Mantell's 5 Steps to Better Self-Esteem. - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Michael Mantell"Dr. Mantell, what is it that keeps me back from reaching my goals in life?" I"m often asked about what is the single most impacting block to success. I ask in return, "What do you think of yourself?" No, not what do you think others think about you? But what do you think about you? Your ...
Views: 1702 - 5 Simple Steps to Transform your Health – Changes to Start your Healthier Life Today!!! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Julie DohertyNo matter where you are now. If you are feeling deplete of Energy, Vitality you Feel that you are Lacking the very Essence of Life. That you know is missing for you to Enjoy Optimal Health. You. When the energy in your life is low we feel negative towards people and events in our ...
Views: 1501 - When You Look In The Mirror, What Do You See? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWhen you look in the mirror, what do you see? That you’re too short, too tall, too fat, too skinny? That you somehow grew a pimple overnight, or a new set of crows feet, or maybe it’s time to go shaved-head considering that ever-expanding bald spot? Or do you see your wonderful smile, the ...
Views: 1625 - Free Speech: Why Do Some People Try To Stop Others From Expressing Their Views? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the people that one is closest to, they are likely to find that they have similar views. They may disagree about certain things from time to time, but in general they will be on the same page, so to speak. Whereas if one was to think about the people they that they are not ...
Views: 1905 - Empowered Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen creating a culture characterized by engaged employees, one of the more influential resources for transformation are the leaders of your organization. When leaders are immobilized by a controlling culture, dishonesty, disorganization, those who withhold information, or even bullying, ...
Views: 1399 - Social Media: Does Social Media Discourage Free Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, they can either send a ‘friend’ a message or they can share something on their wall. And as to what approach they take can all depend on what they want to talk about. For example, if one has something personal to talk about, they may decide to send a private ...
Views: 1793 - Relationships: Is Someone Only Friends With You Because They Are Attracted To You? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is where one will meet someone who they will become friends with, and on the other hand, there is reason why they will become friends with them. And when it comes to where they can meet someone, this is not going to be limited to one place. There will be the more ...
Views: 1497 - Your Heart Got Hijacked? Take It Back - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWhen a man got the “Dear John” treatment from his girlfriend recently, his Fitbit tracked his heartbreak, a dramatic and oh-so-21st century snapshot of what happens to your physical heart when your emotional heart gets trashed. Indeed, not only do your emotions suffer when you get bad news, ...
Views: 1508 - Social Media: Does Social Media Make It Easier For People To Become Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to say to another person that celebrities receive a lot of exposure in today’s world, they are likely to agree with them. There is also the chance that one could say this and someone else might not be aware of this. In this case, it could be a sign that they don’t read the paper ...
Views: 1419 - Relationships: Why Do Friendships Come To An End? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about a close friend, it could be someone they have known for a number of months or it may be a number of years. Yet regardless of how long they have known each other for, they will have a strong connection. And through having this bond, their life is going to be a lot ...
Views: 1584 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Label Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, it gives them the chance to express themselves in a number of ways. As a result of this, it can be somewhere where they share things from time to time and stay up to date with people, or it can be so much more. In this case, it could be a small part of one’s life ...
Views: 1730 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Cause People To Have A False View Of The World? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to talk about the world, there is a strong chance that the mainstream media will have played a part in what they have to say. And this could be a time where one will talk about what is currently taking place in their own country, as well as what it is like in other countries. The ...
Views: 1313 - 5 Simple Ways to a Better Life - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, are you looking for a better life? Pain may sometimes be the reason why people change. Getting failing grades make us realize that we need to study. Debts remind us of our inability to look for a source of income. Being humiliated gives us the ‘push’ to speak up for ourselves to ...
Views: 1619 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Control People By Making Them Feel Guilty? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf was to come across two people, and they were to ask them how they find about what is taking place in the world, they might end up receiving two answers. On one hand, one of them could say that they read a paper and/or watch the news, and on the other hand, the other could say that they pay ...
Views: 1193 - For Wealth and Happiness, Maro-Up! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI recently had the opportunity to participate in a nine day intensive, small group training with Janet Bray Attwood, the founder of The Passion Test. From our group, more than half of the participants were from Japan as The Passion Test has been experiencing fast growth in Japan. During our ...
Views: 2043 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Taking Action? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the need to achieve something, there are a number of different approaches that they can take. And what they do can all depend whether they like to think and then act, or whether they like to act and then think later. When one prefers to think before they act, it might take them a ...
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