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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Self Worth: Why Do Some People Only Feel worthy When They Are Pleasing Others? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel accepted for who they are, there are other people who only feel accepted when they are pleasing other people. This could be something they are consciously aware of, or it could be something they are completely oblivious to. But there are going to be clear distinctions ...
Views: 1790 - From social Tele vision to the Universe, Heart, and Soul Vision - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Andriana ElohaThis article is about a powerful reality-making tool, that most of us have been trained to undervalue and dismiss. To initiate manifestation of an internal image, i.e. to make that image a reality, you must either, get inspired or get fearful by that image. In both cases you'll initiate ...
Views: 2033 - Needs: Why Do Some People Always Put Other People's Needs Before Their Own? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHaving needs is part of being human and this means that they can’t be overlooked or denied without certain consequences arising. This doesn’t mean that one will always have their needs met; this is not going to be possible. But if one’s life has taken on a pattern where their needs are ...
Views: 2279 - Momentum: Is Momentum An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is moving, it can be a lot harder to stop it. And yet when something is not moving, it can be a lot harder to get it going. If a boulder was rolling down a hill for example, stopping it could be extremely difficult. If this boulder was not moving, getting it rolling could also be ...
Views: 3674 - PTSD Vets Need a Mental Cleanse - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is always a good idea to perform physical cleanses now and again to rid the body of toxins and other forms of waste. However, did you know that it is equally important to perform mental cleanses as well? Mental cleanses provide a clearer mind and a stronger sense of self, which for people who ...
Views: 1197 - Reconstructing Your Story - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontReconstructing Your Story Whether you realize it or not, the meaning you give to your experience is what eventually becomes your very own life-story. It is the creation of meaning that is the very movement within that story. This movement of meaning also creates its own momentum because it ...
Views: 2361 - Personal Power: Why Do Some People Believe They Have No Effect On Their Environment? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile having complete control of one’s environment would be practically impossible, what is possible is for one to have some control over their environment. And in some ways, the more control one has, the more empowered they will feel. Control is often seen as something negative and as ...
Views: 1589 - Needs: Why Do Some People Not Expect To Get Their Needs Met? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf human beings were not interdependent, it wouldn’t matter if other people were available to meet their needs. This is not to say that someone’s need’s can only be fulfilled by other people; this would be inaccurate and a sign of dependence, not interdependence. A child on the other hand, ...
Views: 2568 - People Pleasing: Why Do Some People Only Feel Safe When They Are Pleasing Others? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to behaviours that will have a negative impact on one’s life, trying to please others is high on the list. And this doesn’t relate to pleasing others on the odd occasion, it relates to trying to please others all of the time. To set out to please people every now and then is ...
Views: 1827 - Control Freaks: Why Are Some People Control Freaks? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to describing someone who has the need to have complete control over every part of their life, the term control freak is often used. To experience a certain amount of control is not enough, the only thing that will do is having complete control of everything. And while control ...
Views: 2441 - Emotions: Why Do Some People Hide Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that women show how they feel and men keep their feelings to themselves. And this is surely going to apply to some men and women, but not all of them. It is simply a generalisation and one that allows people to navigate their world more easily. One reason why it is this way ...
Views: 10762 - Let Me Show You How To Develop Your Intuition in 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, have you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated into reality? I have on several occasions. When you feel strongly about something without a logical ...
Views: 1667 - Boundaries: What Stops People From Having Boundaries? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people have boundaries and are therefore able to stand their ground, there are other people who don’t. For them, having boundaries is a challenge and this could relate to a certain area of their life or every area. Standing their ground may be something they do at times, but it ...
Views: 1771 - Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst growth and progress are what many human beings seek, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place for them. There are some things that one might be able to achieve without too much trouble and others things that can always seem to remain out of their grasp. And while this ...
Views: 1641 - 7 Tips to Creating a Better You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, I seem to lose count of how many times I've read and heard of celebrity marriages failing left and right. It seems strange that we often see movie and TV stars as flawless people, living the fairytale life of riches and glamour. I suppose we all have to stop sticking our heads in ...
Views: 1130 - Painful Memories: Can Trapped Emotions Keep Painful Memories Alive? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can form memories that are pleasurable and remind them of moments that were special and uplifting, it is also possible for one to have memories that are painful. And these will remind them of moments that were stressful and even traumatic. This is part of life and there is unlikely ...
Views: 1499 - A Difference of Energies - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Don Neviaser,A Difference of Energies Happiness is an ecstatic state of mind, and natural byproduct of positive experiences and attitudes, with the effects on your mind, body and life varying in impact and duration. Positive experiences are enjoyable on their own accord and are further enhanced by the ...
Views: 1633 - The Link Between Starbucks and Veterans with PTSD - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatWhat do coffee and our U.S. troops have in common? This past week, the CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, has donated $30 million to U.S. troops, and CBS News was only one of several news outlets who eagerly covered the story this past Wednesday. Schultz confessed to CBS news that since American ...
Views: 1078 - Success: Does Success Depend On Who You Know Or What You Know? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn the modern day world, education is seen as an important part of becoming successful and as a means of increasing ones quality of life. And so getting the right qualifications or the right training for instance is therefore imperative when it comes to making progress. This sounds logical ...
Views: 4797 - Creating Something Significant. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadWhat is it about you that sets you apart from the masses of the population? Have you thought of doing something that is considered significant? Would you like to do something that will be considered significant? Creating something significant in your life is not just about being ...
Views: 1219 - Is your DVD skipping? Moving past limiting patterns and programming in your life. - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Shirahz Lisa LentzDear Ones, Spirit is urging me to share with you today about one of my favorite movies, 'Defending Your Life." Now the funny thing about this DVD is that is skipped and froze at exactly the same spot on the DVD each and every time that I watched it. I got used to the 'freeze & skip' and ...
Views: 819 - The Power of Choice - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, there are those of us who see the glass as half-full while others see it as half-empty. How we choose to determine the first from the second is up to our attitude and belief system. The choice of how we view our lives in general is totally up to us. Our thoughts, beliefs and ...
Views: 933 - Room Dynamics Fuel Efficiency - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffAlthough it was a beautiful sunny spring day outside, there was a dark cloud hanging over attorney Steve and his office reflected it. Steve was the managing partner of a multiple-city law firm spread across the state. He complained about how unfocused, distracted and disorganized he felt. He ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Increase Your Self-Worth So You’re More Positive & Persuasive - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Seán BrickellIt happens too often for too many of us. You fail to get something you really want…because, at the crucial moment, something inside you doubts you’re able to pull it off. Right? You know that aching feeling…and the results of that. This leads to a variety of situations like: • Not ...
Views: 1063 - Self Awareness: How Can Someone Develop Self Awareness? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it can be relatively easy to notice how another person behaves and how this affects their life, the same cant always be said about how one behaves and how this affects their life. And a big part of this comes down to how the modern day world is; with people generally being taught to ...
Views: 1795 - Revealed - 4 Exceptional Strategies to Achieve a Goal - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerwePerhaps you have wished that there were simpler strategies to accomplish your primary goal? Can it appear to be that tenacity and the traditional means of setting goals, breaking it into steps and utilizing motivators just simply really doesn't suffice anymore? Here are some unconventional ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Having a Child WIth Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyThe onset of schizophrenia can be any age from around 16 to 30 with some rare cases as old as 40. The average age of onset is 19. If your teenager or young adult has the following signs they may have schizophrenia: garbled speech or pauses in conversation, periods of staring in space, and ...
Views: 2119 - Communication: How Can Someone Start A Conversation? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone can start a conversation, it doesn’t mean that they find it easy to keep one going. And while some people can keep a conversation going, they might find it hard to start one. There will then be others who have no trouble starting them and keeping them going. However, ...
Views: 1853 - Do You Have An Empowering State of Mind? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, by state I mean your physiological and emotional state. Simply put, this is how you feel in the moment. You can be the most talented person in the world, but if you are in a dis-empowered emotional state you can't achieve your goals. You are in a dis-empowered state if you feel ...
Views: 1188 - Social Change: Does Society Use Repression To Create Change? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone’s behaves in a certain society, there is the chance that their behaviour goes against what has been defined as acceptable. At times this could lead to someone ending up in prison and at other times, it could cause them to be labelled in some way. And while ending ...
Views: 1532 - How To Be An Effective Supervisor - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2014 from Tracey FieberHow to Be an Effective Supervisor There are always ways to improve your ability to supervise. It doesn't matter if you're new to managing, or have been guiding others for years. Being an effective supervisor is about finding new and better ways to help your subordinates reach their ...
Views: 6372 - Do You Feel Like You’ll Never Overcome Shyness? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Chris ChandraThe problem with shyness is it feels like you’ll never overcome it. It takes a grip over you as soon you have to meet people or introduce yourself to someone. And it grips you until the very end of the interaction. To many of us with shyness it feels like an enormous wall that blocks us ...
Views: 1861 - Negative People: Why Are Some People Always Negative? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is clear that is that life is not always a bed of roses: there are ups and downs and sometimes, there can be more downs than ups. For some people, there will be more ups than there are downs, but for others, the downs will outweigh the ups. One might then come to the conclusion that one ...
Views: 5396 - An International Look on PTSD - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAlthough Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has always existed in the human psyche, it was not officially recognized by the medical community until about 1980, the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs estimates. When it first entered the DSM-III, the condition was apparently met with a stark ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Grief: What Can Happen When Someone Has Grief Trapped In Their Body? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAfter one has certain experiences in their life, they are generally going to feel certain emotions. And as we are all emotional beings, this is normal and what is to be expected. But just because this is normal and part of being human, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place. ...
Views: 3812 - Did You Think You Didn't Have a Choice? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIt can be so easy, in the course of day-to-day life, to get swept along. Sometimes you just go with the flow, almost on automatic pilot. Sometimes those decisions are brilliant. Sometimes – not so much. When you look back at your actions, do you ever find yourself saying, “I had no ...
Views: 1477 - Do the Experts Know Best? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackThe experts seem to have all the answers. Been there, done that, have the postcard and now can tell you everything you need to know to make your dreams come true. You’re a good girl, do what they say – and nothing. Or at least not what they seemed to promise. That weight they said you ...
Views: 1313 - You Feel Tired and Exhausted - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackYou feel tired and exhausted. Sure, you don’t get enough sleep, so that explains some of it, but there’s more. It’s not just physically tired. You feel emotionally drained. You feel stuck. You feel like you’ve tried what you can think of, and you just don’t really feel like trying anymore, ...
Views: 1296 - What Does Being Authentic Really Mean? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIf you’re an avid or even sometime reader of many of the personal growth and development resources available, you’ve probably come across the word “authenticity”, but what does that really mean? What does it mean to “be authentic”? According to http://www.merriam-webster.com/, authenticity ...
Views: 2996 - Self Worth: Why Do Some Men Let Women Define Their Self Worth? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone looks towards other people to define how valuable they are, they are going to be dependent on their approval and acceptance. And the other hand, if one was to define their value and not look towards others, the need to receive the acceptance and approval of others is not going to be ...
Views: 2785 - Trusting the Synchronicity of Life - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI just finished Wayne Dyer’s new book I Can See Clearly Now, in which he recounts many of the pivotal moments of his life, the lessons he learned, and how he “can see clearly now” the meaning, purpose, and synchronicity of it all. I loved the book and got so much out of it. With my 40th ...
Views: 1509 - 8 Powerful Tips for Uncovering Your Innovation - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, innovation is a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten was not limited to those who ...
Views: 634 - Black And White Thinking: Is It good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can think in ways that will enhance their life or at the very least not cause any harm, they can also think in a ways that will limit their quality of life. And the mind is like any other kind of tool out there; with one needing to know how to use it, in order to utilize its ...
Views: 2123(2 votes) - Focus: Does What We Focus On Grow? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to come to the conclusion that what shows up in their personal reality is the result of random factors and that one is nothing more than an observer, they might end up receiving the approval of the majority of people around them. And this is because the western world generally ...
Views: 1871 - Evidence Is There - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you want something to change, one of the first things you do is ask yourself (and others) what you can do about it. If you can take action, you do. If you're anxious, you may hold off until you feel safer. The next thing you do is look for evidence that you have done the right thing or ...
Views: 1312(3 votes) - Compassion: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To Compassion? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile being compassionate can be seen as the right way to be, it is not always the easiest option. What can be easier is to go to the other extreme and to become indifferent to other people’s problems and the suffering they are going through or have gone through. And not only can one be this ...
Views: 1758 - Coping with Critics - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Tina TessinaNo one likes to be criticized, fairly or not. It’s always difficult to deal with, and it can hurt. Because I’m a writer of books and columns, and because I’ve lectured, appeared on radio and TV, I am sometimes recognized in public. I’m glad I’m not more ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Self Worth: Who Defines Our Self Worth? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough human beings are made of the same things and will all pass on at some point in their lives, it doesn’t mean that they all have the same level of value. And while there is inevitably going to be differences between someone who lives in a third world country and someone who lives in a ...
Views: 1574 - Are You Living Your Resume or Eulogy? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had the honor of both attending and speaking at the annual Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently. The event was great, and one of the highlights for me was listening to an inspiring talk given by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post. In her talk she asked us a ...
Views: 1552 - Irritation: Why Do Some People Irritate Us? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperDue to the amount of people on this planet, it is clear that one is not going to get along with everyone. There will be some people that one completely clicks with and therefore experiences very few instances of conflict and disharmony. And there will be others, on the other side of the ...
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