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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Dependency: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Dependency? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn the area of self development and recovery the term co-dependency have been used for many years. And this generally describes someone who is not interdependent or independent; they are completely dependent on others or on certain substances. This is something that can relate to every need ...
Views: 2221 - Relationships: Can Our Internal Representations Of People Define How They Respond To Us? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt can seem accurate to come to the conclusion that how one sees another will not have an impact on how the other person responds to them. So how one thinks, feels and the ideas that they have in their head, in relation to the other person, are then meaningless. This outlook would see the ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Attention: Why Do Some People Avoid Attention? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is wide spread exposure when it comes to people who are attention seekers and these people can be labelled as having certain unhealthy narcissistic traits. One can come into contact with people who are like this in their local area and as well as in the mainstream media. It is only ...
Views: 7155 - A MINI-FACELIFT TO HELP YOU REVILITALIZE AND REJUVINATE YOUR PERSONALITY - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Marcia CammarataIt is a long standing belief that major personality makeovers are not possible according to most psychologists. We unconsciously follow the script written in our genes since birth. The basic construction of our unique personality is set by our DNA, but we can utilize the cards we are dealt to ...
Views: 1602(3 votes) - Choosing Yourself Is A Wise Investment - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Pamela GarrettMany people struggle with even the thought of “Putting Themselves First”. This viewpoint is typically misperceived as one of selfishness. Women are typically natural born nurturers and caregivers often giving of themselves without expectation to receive anything back. There are certainly times ...
Views: 667 - Help: Why Do Some People Have Trouble Asking For Help? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that no one is their own island and each one of us in interdependent. This not only applies to people; it also includes the earth that one lives on, the air they breathe and the sun that creates light and gives off energy for instance. There is always going to be people who ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Online Self Help Tips For Overcoming Failure - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Ewen ChiaThere is a quote by the late Zig Ziglar that goes “remember that failure is an event, not a person”. How many times have you felt guilty over a failure that you may have experienced? I would like to encourage you with these online self help tips for overcoming failure. We are all human so we are ...
Views: 2331 - Stronger Than You Think - Using What You Learned in Highschool - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Joe SieglerIntelligence, awareness and individualism are all excellent qualities to develop in executive coaching. Interestingly, these “differientators” may have caused problems during the high school years. Embracing who you are as an individual and making full use of your most positive, unique traits ...
Views: 1277 - *** Victim No More: 5 Tips To Take Command Of Your Happiness and Wellbeing - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Rob WhiteThe world will often tell you that the problems in your life are not your fault. Thousands will chime in with excuses that can convince you to give up on yourself. It’s popular today to talk about how ‘circumstances’ are very different from the past; when opportunity was prevalent at every ...
Views: 2034 - Personal Development Training – From Mediocre To Big - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself living a mediocre life? Check out this personal development training I have for you where I will share how you can turn literally go big and out an end to mediocrity in your life. To start off this personal development training, let me say that if you want to go big in ...
Views: 1244 - Compulsive Behaviour: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Compulsive Behaviour? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the biggest challenges when it comes to acting in ways that are healthy and functional, is something known as compulsive behaviour. This is something that has received wide spread publicity in recent years. When someone behaves in ways that are compulsive, it means that they are not ...
Views: 1837 - Open Your Hands: 4 Keys to Quickly Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Sidney GaskinsMy son wanted new toys so I responded by telling him he needed to get rid of some toys. At that time, he was 6- years old and he looked like I had told him he was to bed with no dinner. How do you explain making room for new toys to a 6- year old? We were sitting on the floor in his room playing ...
Views: 1068 - Feelings: Do Our Feelings Create Our Reality? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is widely believed that the thoughts that one has create their reality. And this outlook is supported by numerous people in the self help industry. Thoughts then end up being the primary point of focus; when it comes to one attracting what they want in life and repelling what they don’t ...
Views: 1924 - On the Wings of Your Imagination - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Julia JamesRecently, one of my career coaching clients, let’s call her Nina (not her real name), came to her coaching call feeling discouraged. She had run into a seemingly insurmountable barrier since our last conversation. At the end of her last coaching session she had committed to contact several ...
Views: 2032 - What Makes Your Heart Sing? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Julia JamesI have always loved singing in harmony and have sung in several choirs in the past. When I moved to Victoria, I was looking for a small vocal ensemble to sing with. In my search for a small community choir, I stumbled upon one of the biggest choirs I have ever listened to: The Gettin' Higher ...
Views: 1490 - Role Models: Who Are Our First Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment one is born, one is exposed to different people. And at the beginning of their life, these people are typically caregivers. So in the majority of cases, ones first role models are their parents. This can then go on to include siblings, other family members and family friends. ...
Views: 2843 - 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: 2070 - Negative Thoughts: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘negative thoughts’ has become very well known in today’s world and this is true for people who are into self development and people who are not. Thoughts are generally the primary focus in the area of change and personal transformation. These are said to control how one behaves, ...
Views: 1742 - Life Can be So Simple - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from J CostaI was asked, “How can you live your life this way with no money?” I started to laugh. If you have read some of my other articles on my blog you will have pieces of problems that I have dealt with. Some people would call it a dark cloud, others judge you by what society would say as a ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Do you need a Miracle? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Scherezade LozanoWe have the image of a Miracle as some supernatural event. Something that is impossible to happen and is made possible by the intervention of higher energies. In reality a Miracle is the most natural thing to happen. We were created in complete harmony and perfection; this is our DNA, our ...
Views: 1365 - What to Do When You Face Unwanted Situations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Sugandhi IyerPeople face unwanted situations from time to time. That is how the universe works. Most people get caught in the contrast and relive it again and again. Contrasts are useful because they help you understand what you really want. The contrast when continued however keeps the energy of the ...
Views: 2396 - Are You Getting Enough Attention From the Person You Love? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Sugandhi IyerAre you getting enough attention from the person you love? Sometimes it happens that you put in more love and energy into a relationship than the other person. You send more SMS's, emails, make more calls, arrange more meetings, etc. The other person, and in this case let's assume that it ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Have No Boundaries? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be human means to be vulnerable and so it is incredibly important that we look after ourselves and don’t allow people to compromise who we are. Physically we are vulnerable and this also applies to our mental and emotional sides. Each one of these needs to be looked after and protected from ...
Views: 4087(1 vote) - Three Of The Best Self Improvement Tips - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you constantly look for ways to grow and improve as a person? If you are, then we share the same passions. I love to find ways to grow and improve. Improving yourself is the most ideal way to grow. You will find fulfillment in life as you strive to become a better person. Check out three of ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Acceptance and Trust. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Ronny PrasadLife will always throws challenges at us. That is a given. I believe that if there were no challenges in life (or ups and downs in life), life would become mundane. As Tony Robbins nicely put it, “Challenges are required for growth". If life was always smooth sailing, there would be no ...
Views: 1586 - Change Your Life: 6 Ways to Ignite Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Sidney GaskinsYou have the power to transform your World right now. It takes transforming the way you relate to yourself and the people around you. Intending to have an existence that is in line with what you want takes being intentional daily. To ignite your Life means releasing the old ways of being and ...
Views: 1347 - What exactly is Positive Thinking? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Raj RishiPositive thinking is a popular catechism these days. Whenever you feel sad, think or talk about your doubts and fears about the bad circumstances in your life, pat comes the oft-repeated advice from your well-wishers: Think positively man! Everything will be OK-Don’t worry. 1.Positive ...
Views: 757 - Why order with lack at the Universal restaurant? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Scherezade LozanoThe work of the universe is to give and our job is to receive, and we receive to the extent that we are prepared to receive. Imagine that you are at the Universal restaurant and you can order whatever you want. The only issue is that in this restaurant they only serve orders to go, but they ...
Views: 1193 - Give Up Waiting For The Next Best Thing. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Waiting for the Next Best Thing Sometimes the grass really looks green next door…doesn't it? How many people do you know that seem to bounce from one direction or idea to another, from one relationship to another, from one career to another, one marketing/ business plan or ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Are you a “whatever-it-takes” person? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Scherezade LozanoWho doesn’t want to be successful? Everybody wants to achieve success, to reach that plateau of freedom and realization were you can say “I made it”. But how many people have the “whatever-it-takes” attitude? And what exactly is a “whatever-it-takes” attitude? 1 Know your talents ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Inner Conflict: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people work together and are all on the same side, so much can be achieved. If there is disharmony amongst people, problems can appear and this can lead to things being slowed down, or stopped completely. One example that comes to mind here is a sports team. When everyone in the team ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - Perfect Action Leads to Perfect Future - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Simona RichIn this post I will show you why it’s important to always take perfect action, what prevents people from doing everything perfectly and how to start doing things in the best way you can. Why taking perfect action is important When we do everything in the best way we can we feel at peace ...
Views: 1392 - Have You Seen Your Inner Self Lately? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Dr. Anita M. Jackson"Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world." You have heard this before. It makes sense. Yet, do we really understand the magnitude of its truth? The very idea that your beliefs thoughts, and feelings (your inner world) directly influences your outer world experiences, especially ...
Views: 1155 - Needs: Why Are Some People Out Of Touch With Their Own Needs? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperEach one of us has wants and needs and yet that doesn’t mean that everyone is in touch with their wants and needs. It is also possible for someone to have wants and needs that are second hand and have nothing to do with what actually matters to them. It could be that one actually believes ...
Views: 1985 - Knowledge without action will not bring transformation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Scherezade LozanoWe all want to change some aspect of our lives. We go through difficult circumstances and experiences that we want to overcome as soon as possible, since none of us like the suffering that goes with the difficulties, problems and obstacles that we face in our lives. Health problems, money, ...
Views: 1215 - Is Your Emotional Resistance Poisoning Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanI was whipping cream the other day for some lovely strawberries I had purchased at the market, and as I was concentrated on my task I started thinking about how similar some things in life are to this churning process. You start whisking the liquid cream and maintain a certain pace as it ...
Views: 2626(4 votes) - Understanding Inner Power and Abundance - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanMost people fail to understand the true meaning of abundance and power. In the modern world, power has become a synonym for wealth and we have been trained to believe that abundance is just money, since we are used to exchanging our time for it. The old saying that "time is money" has been ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - From little things, big things grow - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Lisa CarberryHave you ever heard or used the saying ‘making a mountain out of a molehill’? In what context is it usually applied? More often than not it’s applied when someone is attempting to make something that’s seemingly small into something quite major, and it’s often a problem or an issue. Then ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Your Truth, My Truth – How this makes sense for me today - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Carolina IglesiasAlmost three years ago I decided it was time to know what was TRUE for me, who I really was, regardless of what was true for the world and the people around me and regardless of what the world and the people around me were telling me should be true for me. It was much stronger than a decision, ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - How To Realize Your Dream - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Kim SaeedMany of us in the blogosphere have a vision. That vision may be creating streams of passive income, helping others realize their potential, creating a platform for a career as an author, or becoming self-employed. Perhaps a combination of these things. One thing is for sure, we all found our ...
Views: 1711 - A moments Breath - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from KL AdamsIn the midst of utter chaos, there is but the sensation of losing control. The world is spinning around wildly too fast to make out images. The breathing is so heavy you are only able to gasp at it. The atmosphere is shrinking into your already tiny existence, invaliding the area you know as ...
Views: 1744 - Is Asking Universe Enough to Achieve? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Behnam BakhshandehI often hear people are talking about the universe, how the universe is assisting them or what universe is providing for them. I even saw many web pages with domain names such as “Note from the Universe”, or “You and the Universe” and so on… I am not against people’s relationship to the ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Control: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Controlling Behaviour? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is common in today’s world and throughout history is control, but in most cases this is not self control, it is the control of others. And this can be seen at all levels of the modern day world. From the personal relationships that people have, to the authority figures of the world. To ...
Views: 1891 - Rapport building - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Serena PykeRapport building is the key to a successful business This blog details the art of relationship management, rapport building and empathy in 8 simple steps. Having worked in a client facing role for over 12 years I have learned a lot about what encourages people to place their trust in you ...
Views: 1422 - Personal Development Activities – Why It Is Important To Set Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Ewen ChiaOne of the most fundamental yet vital personal development activities is goal setting. You may be surprised at how big a difference goals can make in your endeavors. Let me discuss this topic with you and hopefully you will see why that is so. Now the first thing I want to harp on is that ...
Views: 1528 - This valuable lesson can change your life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Donna MarkussenAs a parent, we always want to teach and guide our children to do the right thing. We use our own life experiences, the challenges we’ve faced, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way to influence our son or daughter’s growth. This guidance helps form our child’s values, and will help build ...
Views: 1323 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Let Others Walk All Over Them? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo walk all over a carpet or some kind of tiled floor would be normal. This is because the floor has no feelings and very few wants and needs for example. If the floor was used too much it may wear out; so it will need to be cleaned at certain times and it might even need to be replaced after a ...
Views: 4095 - On Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Andy CraigAre you living your life on Purpose? Or, are you simply living to get through each day? You are created for a specific Purpose. This Purpose is to be lived out each day. One step taken each day towards fulfilling this Purpose. Earl Nightengale once defined success as "The progressive ...
Views: 1400 - You Were Seven Once! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Ali RodriguezWay before I became of age, seven years old, that is, I always knew that I wanted to help people. In fact, I wanted to be a Doctor, a Healer, or someone that will make other people’s lives better with and by my presence, whatever it took, in the NOW and in the ever-after. My mother thought ...
Views: 1515 - Self Perception - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Sherma WattleyOur perception about ourselves is the single most important factor in the quality of life we live. Generally our successes and failures in life are inextricably linked to this labeling of who we are. In the very early stages of our lives as we sought to establish our identity as an individual, ...
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