Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Empowerment Articles
Rob White is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Empowerment". You can find complete information on Rob White and his products by visiting RobWhiteMedia.com.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Entitlement Mentality: Is The Law Of Reciprocity Being Phased Out By The Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is given something, they can feel the need to give something back. This doesn’t mean that they will give something back straight away though; as they could return the favour at a later date. So as time passes, one may give something to the person or the company who gave them ...
Views: 1712 - Affirmations: Can Affirmations Cause Someone To Become Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the need to change their self-image, they might end up using affirmations. This could be because someone else has recommended this approach, or it could be something they have decided upon. However, although one may have decided to use them, it doesn’t mean that they will have ...
Views: 1827 - What is Stopping You from Having What You Want? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Clement McGrathThe Law of Pure Potential tells us that our true nature is infinite and in every moment we have infinite possibilities. It gives us choice in each and every circumstance, especially the choice about where we rest our consciousness. Is it on the limitations we may think are our lot, or do we rest ...
Views: 1349 - 5 Steps To Providing Support To Others. - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Ronny PrasadIn my experience through working with youth and with people with mental illnesses (such as depression), I have discovered that support from a human being can go a very long way in creating positive changes. This also applies to the workplace and at home. Support can be very uplifting in ...
Views: 1147 - Power of Consistency - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Sherman JosephWe have a tendency to respond and act to situations and our circumstance in regards to the convictions and thoughts that we harbor consistently, and the formed after effects of those actions in the long run bring about the quality and conditions of our lives. We have objectives we need to ...
Views: 1430 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Having Empathy? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is into self-development, they are likely to be familiar with 'positive thinking'. This is something that is generally encouraged when it comes to living a better life. Here, one will need to create thoughts that are 'positive' and do to everything they can to stop themselves from ...
Views: 1507 - 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: 3677 - Empathy: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To A Heightened Sense Of Empathy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on their time at school or to a time when they were playing sports, they might remember a moment when someone fell over or injured themselves. Now, as they picture this in their mind, they might see that some people laughed and some people didn’t. One way of looking ...
Views: 1849 - Self-Centred: Can Pain Cause Someone To Be Self-Centered? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings are inherently selfish and the only thing they care about is themselves. There are going to be some people who agree with this and there are going to be others who don’t. If a being from another planet landed on earth and heard this outlook from a human ...
Views: 2784 - How To Listen To (And Live) Your Truth - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Kate SinerKnowing what you want is only part of the process in living the life that you dream of. The transformation really begins when you can start to translate what you want into radical honesty in each moment - honesty with yourself and with everyone in your life. Once we have connected to our ...
Views: 1286 - Finding Myself - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Karen DonaldAs the year came to an end, I found myself surrounded by groups of women looking deep into their souls about the way they wanted to spend the next year. There was the frustration and many days, anger about their current status in the home, work place and in their social networks. It was an ...
Views: 1796 - 5 Secrets to Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat’s holding you back from having the life or career you want? The answer for over 50% of my clients is overcoming fear. This can show up in a variety of ways from doubt, worry, and anxiety. Maybe you’ve been told negative, put-downs over and over again by other people. Or perhaps you’ve ...
Views: 1628 - 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: 1754 - Being Present: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is into fashion, they will know that the current trend will soon change and end up being replaced by another trend. And while this could be a new trend, it could also be one that was around in the past. So upon reflection, one could say that fashion is like the weather as it is ...
Views: 1968 - Misdirected Anger - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe've all taken our anger out on the wrong party, not to say that there is ever a right party who is deserving of our ire. It's not uncommon to be upset with one person and misdirect it at someone or something else. Your boss has been crabby all day and continually comments on every aspect of ...
Views: 10692 - On Individuality and "Group Think" - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallHumans are sociological beings. We are social animals. If you have checked out my “True Life Relationships” main page you will know that that is exactly why I started True Life Relationships, so that I could offer not just the Psychologically based aspects of Personal Development, but the ...
Views: 2576 - Self-Talk: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Negative Self-Talk? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow someone treats others might reflect how they treat themselves, but then again, it might not. What this means is that there can be a big difference between how one treats others and how they treat themselves. If one was to come across someone who is kind to others, they could come to the ...
Views: 1514 - Depression: Can Repressed Anger Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the most common mental and emotional challenges that someone can face in today’s world is depression. This is likely to be something that most people experience at one point or another. There are then going to be others who don’t experience it from time to time, they experience it on ...
Views: 2491 - Relationships: Do Your Friends Accept You For Who You Are Or For What You Do? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that human beings need in order to live a fulfilling life is to be accepted for who they are. But while they have this need, it doesn’t mean that it is always met. And even when one does feel as though the people around them accept them for who they are, it could be that they only ...
Views: 1569 - How Do You Choose? Connecting To Your Core For Inspired Decision Making - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Kate SinerOn my radio show last week, a woman called in and asked “How can I know what is the right way to move forward?” Which argument from her mind can she trust when she can make so many different arguments to go in one direction or another? This is such a good question! Our minds can confuse us ...
Views: 1833 - Child Abuse: Why Do Abused Children Idealise Their Parents? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there is no such thing as a perfect childhood, that doesn’t mean that everyone is treated in the same way. There are going to be some people who were treated well on most occasions and there are going to be others who had the opposite experience. In this case, one would have been ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - Silencing Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI learned to be critical of myself at a very early age. I never did anything right; everyone else was better than me; and even worse, I was never good enough, period. It didn't help that during my impressionable formative years, society taught that the more you denigrated a child the harder ...
Views: 1470 - Social Media: Can Social Media Stop Us From Living In The Moment? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one’s attention can be in the moment, it can also go into the past and focus on the future. This is something that is likely to take place for most people on the planet and it could also be described as normal. At times, one will want to reflect on the past to remind them of something ...
Views: 4662 - Being Seen: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Fear Being Seen? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many things that human beings need in order to feel fulfilled and one of those needs is the need to be seen. This doesn’t mean that they have an inherent need to be ‘famous’ though; it simply means that they need to be noticed by others. And while one could be noticed by others due ...
Views: 1818 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Putting Their Needs First? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to put their needs first and to be there for others when it is possible. In this case, it shows that they are comfortable with their own needs and don’t feel the need to ignore them. Just as there are going to be others who only feel comfortable when they ...
Views: 1692 - Therapy: Is Your Therapist Keeping You Stuck? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is experiencing some kind of challenge, and this could be an inner challenge and/ or an outer challenge, it could cause them to reach out for support. This may mean that they go and buy a book or they might even go on a course. Another approach would be for them to find a coach, ...
Views: 1580 - 5 Steps For A Productive And Purposeful 2015. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Ronny PrasadA very happy new year to you! I hope that you really enjoyed the Christmas season with family and friends. Seeing that now things are getting back to the normal routine (people are going back to work, and children are preparing to go back to school), we must focus on what we can do to make ...
Views: 1219 - Can You Trust Your Doctor? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Melissa HeislerFour ways to trust your doctor and be the project manager of your health: Know Your Body When you experience a symptom, look at your whole body not just where the pain is. What other symptoms, large or small, are you experiencing? Our bodies are complex interconnected systems. When one area ...
Views: 1338 - True Self: Is The Fear Of Abandonment Causing You To Hide Your True Self? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow someone comes across is not always in alignment with who they are and while this could be something that happens from time to time, it could be a regular occurrence. This then means that their true self is being covered up from time to time or it is something that always takes place. If ...
Views: 1700 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Ashamed Of Their Needs? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come across someone who said that they can live without air, one might start laughing or they could think that there is something wrong with them. This is because human beings need air to survive; they could go against this need, but their life would soon come to an end. As ...
Views: 2991 - Regret: Are Regrets Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough life is rarely black and white, it doesn’t mean that some people won’t see it as being this way. And while most people are going to see it this way from time to, there are going to be others who are unable to see it differently. They are then on one side or they are on the other and ...
Views: 2320 - Depression: Can Trapped Grief Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a physical problem can stand out, an emotional problem can remain hidden. Yet, even though there can be a difference here, it doesn’t mean that one problem is more important than other. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what kind of pain one is experiencing, what matters is that they seek ...
Views: 1928 - The “New” Women Empowerment - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Roxana JonesMany people may ask why I write of "new" women empowerment when, in reality, this is a subject which has already been spoken of a lot and it is even boring to some. Having been born and grown up in a Latin American country, machismo surrounded me like a natural entourage and during its early ...
Views: 1128 - How to Stay Motivated and Focused in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2016 from CJ MosesWe all know that life sometimes gets in the way of business. It's something that is totally out of our control. We may experience financial difficulties, family challenges and health concerns, that can all be distractions from your business. Yet, as life goes on, so does business. So the ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Your Inner Life Elevates Your Outer Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Back in our college years, my younger brother cut himself shaving one morning. He bled all over the washbasin. Blood ran down his neck and into the drain. (Everyone hits some “deep” snow on their journey through life. You can choose to get stuck in it or keep ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Emotional State: Can We Change How We Feel By Changing Our Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow we behave influence’s how we feel, and the only thing one needs to do to realise this is to change their posture. Many people realise how their body language not only affects how they feel, they also realise how it affects how others feel around them. There is then an inner change in ...
Views: 1903 - Anger: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Stop Someone From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that there are certain emotions that are seen as acceptable and some that are not. And what is seen as acceptable to one gender is not necessarily seen as acceptable to the other. While a woman can come across as being sad without being judged, if a man was ...
Views: 1958 - BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS "Touch It Mentally" part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Patricia Ross#http://www.selfgrowth.com/ BY TEEN VOICE BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS part 2 "Touch It Mentally" SHOP ONLINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.spreadshirt.com/ Ask yourself: the following: HOW can i make the difference in my life every ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - SUCCESS And The Power Of Belief (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Darren O ConnellIn order for you to succeed, you will also need to have a great confidence and reassurance in yourself and your ideas, and depending on your chosen road to success you may also require the ability to sway other people around to your way of thinking. How can you gain the confidence and the ...
Views: 1607(3 votes) - Isolation: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Isolate Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAristotle once said that human beings are social animals and although this was said many, many years ago, it may as well have been said yesterday. Some of the environments that humans live in are different to how they were in the past, but this hasn’t changed the fact that humans need each ...
Views: 3728 - Disposition Of The Mind (Part 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellI can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. This quote from Jimmy Dean carries within it the secrets of success, in most circumstances, no matter how terrible the situation is or how hopeless the state of affairs seems to be. If you ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - New Year’s Resolutions: What Can You Do to Succeed - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2014 from Dr. Ulla SebastianEvery year, many of us make the same New Year's resolutions as last year. Most of them are not particularly original. The most common ones are: loose weight, exercise regularly, eat healthy, drink less alcohol, smoke less, watch less TV, take more time for the family, for reading, for self ...
Views: 1268 - The amazing transformative power of asking yourself empowering questions - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Pavandeep Saras-ShaktiHarness the power of your amazing brain by asking it the right type of questions and transform your life. Your brain is more capable than any supercomputer, but if you are like most people, however, you do not know how to use these amazing capabilities of your brain. I am going to teach you a ...
Views: 1951 - Music: Can Music Trigger Grief? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn some shape or form, music has been around for thousands of years and while there are styles around today that weren’t around in the past, it still has the same effect. When it comes to making music today, electrical equipment is often used and this has allowed people to create sounds that ...
Views: 1964 - Social Media: Is Social Media Creating Your View Of Reality? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperLong before the internet was available; people could watch TV, listen to the radio or read a paper in order to find out what was taking place around them. As a result of this, people were able to find out about things that they wouldn’t have known about before these options were available. ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Do Everything By Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go for a walk in nature, they would soon see that everything relies on something else in order to survive. One is not going to come across anything that is independent of its environment; what they will see is interdependence. When it comes to a tree for example, it could be ...
Views: 5066 - Active Goal Setting Magic Plan - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Patricia RossActivate Your Goal Setting Magic Plan: #You have it inside of you; you have already many times heard this repeated "You already have what you need inside of you". Yes, you already have your Magic Plan activate it think, write it down with goal setting. 1).You will use Your Goal Setting to ...
Views: 3046 - When Control Gets Out of Control - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerMargie was the best hostess. She greeted everyone at the door. She passed appetizers and offered drinks. Margie ensured that everyone had a good time and that absolutely everything was perfect. The problem was - this was not Margie’s party. She was a guest at the party like everyone else and yet ...
Views: 1434 - Image Obsessed: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Image Obsessed? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked what comes to mind when they think about social media, they might say ‘Selfies’. These are rarely pictures that people just take and then share; they are pictures that are usually altered so that they look right and after this has taken place, they are shared with their ...
Views: 1860 - How to Develop A Business Plan. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Anita BigginsCreate a solid business plan so you can maintain your business long term. It takes time and effort to make your business profitable. Some customers will buy right away and others won't. The integrity of your business will increase over time. Here is a list of things that you must plan to make it ...
Views: 977