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How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or BadFoolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a RaiseTips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner- True Self: Is Life About Finding Ourselves Or Creating Ourselves? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough life is rarely black and white, this doesn’t mean that one’s mind is able to realise this. Instead, one can end up seeing their whole life in this way and not only is this limiting, it also doesn’t reflect reality. While it could be said that some people think like this and some ...
Views: 1551 - 50 Affirmations to Raise Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Helene RothschildAre you ready to feel good about yourself? That is the key to health, happiness, fulfilling relationships, and success. Negative thoughts hurt your self-esteem and positive thoughts help you feel good. To raise your self-esteem, say, sing, or write the following 50 affirmations (positive ...
Views: 1550 - Imagine For A Moment - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Donna WebsterWe all walk many different paths in life and we each have a story to tell. Some of us have faced horrible things in life that we wouldn't wish on our worst enemy and some of us have had an easy road so far. But the fact is we all are on a journey of this thing we call life, and we all have a ...
Views: 1550(2 votes) - The Sixty-million-views-in-one-week Global Phenomena - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Freddie RavelLeave it to the medium of music to deliver the global outpouring of endorsement and admiration for the wonderful voice of an amateur singer from a tiny Scottish village named Susan Boyle. Her April 11, 2009 appearance on “Britain’s Got Talent” has stirred nothing short of a global phenomena and ...
Views: 1550 - 7 Simple Ways of Driving Traffic to Your Site Using One E-Published Tips Booklet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Paulette EnsignI am not a web designer or search engine optimizer, nor do I play one on TV. However, I do know that the driving force in bringing qualified traffic to your web site is dynamic high value content. That means compelling, interesting, approachable, and immediately useful information, especially ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear Of Rejection as an Introvert - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Kenny LeeI grew up as an introvert, although I didn't know the term "introvert" until later on in life. Even then, I've thought introvert must be inferior(thanks to the extrovert glorifying trend on the internet). It was until much later that I realised the strength of an introvert. As a child, I ...
Views: 1549 - Happiness: Why Do Some People Believe That They Don't Deserve To Feel Good? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings want to experience pleasure and to avoid. Based on this outlook, each person on this planet is going to have the same intention, and even if their actions are not allowing them to experience pleasure in one moment, they are going to hope that they will lead to ...
Views: 1548 - How To Build Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsSelf-esteem is a product of recognition through solidarity. Let me explain what that means. Within a community of peers people experience the expression of appreciation, acknowledge, valuing, and support as a sign of solidarity. When we are recognised in the above ways by people who share our ...
Views: 1547 - Self Esteem Secrets - Proven Strategies to Increase Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Michelle PrinceRecently I saw an interesting news report about a famous model who decided to get her legs insured. Her legs were a highly marketable asset, so it was important to her and her modeling agency to make sure they would be protected against any potential injury or harm. Her right leg was insured ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Social Media: Does Social Media Normalize Attention Seeking Behaviour? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to share something online, the responses that they receive could be different to the responses they would get if they shared something offline. This is one reason why people share things online that they wouldn’t share in the real world. Protected For one thing, when one shares ...
Views: 1546 - Why Facebook is Destroying Our Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Gemini AdamsThanks to Facebook and other social media sites, when we’re feeling blue, we can get a much needed ego boost online. But, how healthy is it to seek external approval in this way? While it might momentarily lift our spirits, does it really give us what we need; self-esteem and a strong sense ...
Views: 1546 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some White People Hate Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one pays attention to the mainstream media and/or spends time on different social media sites, they may have come across at least one white person who blames their entire race for all the problems in the world. It is then going to be clear that they are ashamed of the colour of their own skin ...
Views: 1545 - Overcome Inferiority Complex - How to Awaken the Giant Within You - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsThe giant within waits for your summon for help. It will not awaken unless you allow it. If you choose to hold on the 'grasshopper mindset' you will not be able to experience the greatness of your giant. The 'grasshopper mindset' and the 'giant mindset' cannot both exist in the same space. One ...
Views: 1545 - What Is Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Dr. Mona AeyshaSelf-esteem, an innate human trait, is rarely taken as it was designed for: for the betterment of human beings. We usually misperceive it when we talk about overly confident, overly shy, overly reluctant or overly energetic people around us. We generally think that self esteem has anything to ...
Views: 1545 - Why people lose confidence - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanLife is full of challenges as you already know. Some people always get self confidence wrong because they try to understand it without connecting it to life challenges. Imagine that you were born on another planet where no difficult tasks ever were demanded from you. Would you feel ...
Views: 1545 - Banish Self-Limited Beliefs! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kerrie HawkinsSometimes we’re our own worst enemy. We have oodles of passion, motivation and drive to reach our highest goals, but for some reason we’re just not reaching them! We quit before the finish line or we quit before we’ve even started trying. One of the major blockages to achieving any goal (whether ...
Views: 1544 - Our Life Purpose - Design or Default? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Acne - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground The human body is covered in hair which grows through minute “holes” in the skin, called pores. The sebaceous glands produce oils which lubricate the skin. However, when these glands become overactive, which is quite common in adolescence, they can cause blockages in the pores due ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Personal Beliefs Necessary For Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainYou probably already know that self-confidence (self-esteem) is necessary to feel happiness inside and to achieve success out in the world. So, increasing our awareness of ourselves is pretty important as we do our life journey. Let’s get acquainted with how a self-confident person thinks. ...
Views: 1543 - You Have the Power to Create Your Own Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Marquita HeraldIn order to live your best life, you must first believe that you have the personal power and authority to create your own life experience. Believing in your self sounds like such a fundamental concept and yet we all experience times in our lives when we suffer periods of self-doubt and ...
Views: 1543 - Change the 3 Bad Habits Guaranteed to Corrode Your Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Lynn Kennedy BaxterWhat is more wonderful that feeling confident? You are calm and centered, sure of yourself without being arrogant. You can accomplish your goals and dreams without being hampered by fear and anxiety. You may be sabotaging your self-confidence without even realizing it, if you are guilty of ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - The Truth About Optimists – From an Optimist’s Point of View - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Gail BarkerFor as long as I can remember – I have been called an optimist. This is a term that I embrace and love. When somebody calls me an optimist, I feel truly seen and understood. I feel like my habitual way of showing up in the world is spot-on with how I wish to be experienced – I feel like I’m ...
Views: 1541 - Using Tunnel-Vision for Your Business Self Image - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhen you start a new business, what kind of self-image do you have? Do you see yourself as just starting out---a newbie? Or do you see yourself as already successfully running a thriving business? Most people would have to admit to the first scenario. But if you can shift your self-image to ...
Views: 1541 - Your Brain Is Nuts! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Judy WidenerAs my never-ending quest continues for more understanding of how the human brain works, I'm sharing my discoveries with you. This week, the topic is two brain structures that are, well, a little nutty. • The amygdala is actually a pair (amygdalae) of tiny, almond-shaped structures perched on ...
Views: 1541 - Encouragement Works - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Steve GoodierAt one point during a game, the coach said to one of his young players, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" The little boy nodded yes. "Do you understand that what matters is whether we win together as a team?" The little boy nodded yes. "So," the coach continued, "when a ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Is it truth or tradition that you are allowing to determine the course of your life? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou have some strange ideas. The unfortunate thing is that you do not see them as unusual because you think that everyone in your world thinks the same way. And yes, they do but does that make it right? I don't think so. You may have been brought up in a family where it was considered ...
Views: 1539 - Music for Life-Optimization - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Asoma MusicSelf help songs for meditation and healing are fast growing in popularity. We all need a little peace and inspiration in our lives, but who has the time to go to group meetings or attend seminars? Sure, these are wonderful for people who can afford the time and cost but the average person is ...
Views: 1539(6 votes) - Sports Psychology: Competitive Self-Confidence Under Pressure - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Patrick CohnSelf-confidence is the number one mental skill that your young athlete must possess to be successful in sports and life! Self-doubt is the number one mental barrier that blocks athletes from that success. Having high levels of confidence is so important that I spend most of my time teaching ...
Views: 1539 - The Question Is: How Healthy Is Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Rhonda RabowSelf-esteem is a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies you accept, respect, trust and believe in yourself. Self-esteem means that you have confidence that you can fulfill your deepest personal needs, aspirations and goals. It comes from within where you see yourself as a worthy, ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Top 5 Myths About Loneliness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Timothy ArendsAccording to a New York psychotherapist, "Loneliness is a leading social problem of our times. And when people make no attempt to overcome it, the consequences are often stagnation, doing nothing, anxiety and depression." Unfortunately, there are a number of misconceptions floating around ...
Views: 1539 - Critical: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Be Critical Of Others? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on their life, they may find that they have come across at least two types of people. One on hand, this could relate to people who are supportive, and on the other hand, it could relate to people who are not. When one thinks about the former, they could think about a ...
Views: 1538 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Losing Control Stop Some People From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings have the ability to experience a wide range of emotions, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels comfortable doing so. As a result of this, there are going to be people who only allow themselves to experience certain emotions. Two Parts Yet, even if one does feel ...
Views: 1537 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Always Critical Of Men/Women? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could be critical of both men and women, they could also be in position where they have the tendency to criticise the opposite sex. And so if they do criticise the same sex, it could be something that rarely takes place. This could mean that they will have moments where they ...
Views: 1537 - The Truth About Affinity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Rita LouiseIn the world of spirit, sages, mystics and new age thought, the concept of affinity has been used to describe the vibrational essence of the 4th chakra or heart center. According to Yogic tradition, the 4th chakra is an energy center that lies in the center of our chest and is responsible for ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - How to Spot Manipulation - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerWe all want to get our needs met, but manipulators use underhanded methods. Manipulation is a way to covertly influence someone with indirect, deceptive, or abusive tactics. Manipulation may seem benign or even friendly or flattering, as if the person has your highest concern in mind, but in ...
Views: 1536 - Discover the Power of Believing - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Ron BroussardThe key to your success is your ability to change your belief system. Your beliefs create your reality - change your beliefs and you change your life. What beliefs do you currently have that keep you from attaining goals that you want to achieve in life? Is it fear? Or the feeling that you ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Internet Dating: Can Internet Dating Make People Believe They Are More Attractive Than They Are? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile social media has allowed people to stay in touch with their ‘friends’ no matter where they are; internet dating has given them the ability to find someone no matter where they are. As a result of this, it is no longer necessary for one to go out in order to find someone to have a ...
Views: 1534 - Responsibility: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Responsible For Others? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile is it one thing to feel responsible for one’s own life, it is another thing altogether to feel responsible for other people. Even though one is not responsible for other people, it doesn’t mean they feel this way. That is unless they have a young child or children for instance and then ...
Views: 1534 - Visualization: An Effective Weight Loss Method - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Paulin SoleymanWhat is Visualization? Visualization is an effective weight loss method. This is how it works: In your mind’s eye, try to maintain a clear picture of how you will look once you reach your goal weight. This in turn will set in motion an unconscious psychological process commonly referred to ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - How To Overcome Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Warren WojnowskiLow self esteem is prevalent in our society these days and it strikes me that so much of it is driven by a misplaced focus on what other people think. Do you ever find yourself concerned about what others might be thinking about you? Are you concerned about their opinion of you? If so, why? ...
Views: 1533 - 10 Ways to Rebuild Your Self Esteem by Developing Your Creativity - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Alan ButlerMany who struggle through life controlling problems, take a big blow to their self esteem. You may be trying to overcome an addiction of some kind. Society has a league table of how bad this addiction is over that addiction, for example, that doing drugs is worse than drinking alcohol. If you ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - 3 Tips to Work Positive at Your Office Party - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Joey FaucetteAnnouncements of office parties are met with either go-for-it’s or groans. The go-for-it’s are the ones who enjoyed last year’s party or just look forward to any social experience. The groans are the persons who remember last year’s with disdain or generally avoid socializing with their ...
Views: 1532 - Expressing Emotions Effectively: How Do Smart Women Vent? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.There are several ways a woman can vent her frustrations and anger. Many of which could make things worse resulting in more trouble than she bargained for. Nonetheless, venting is a good skill to learn. But, do it smart! Don’t let it get the best of you, give your enemy power or sink a damaged ...
Views: 1532 - How To Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Alexandra InnesDo you have a dream that you’ve thought about for some time… but you keep not doing anything about? You’re not alone in this, of course, but knowing that other people have also pressed the pause button on their dream doesn’t help you much! If you don’t really believe you can succeed at ...
Views: 1532 - Needs: Why Do Some People Believe That Their Needs Are Not Important? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough everyone on this planet has needs, it doesn’t mean that everyone on this planet feels comfortable with their own needs. And it could be said that when one does feel comfortable with their needs, their life is going to be a lot easier. In this case, not only is one an interdependent ...
Views: 1532 - Top Ten Self Esteem Affirmations - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Ethan HopkinsIf you are looking for affirmations to increase your overall self esteem, you've come to the right place. Not only do these methods work, but you won't find them anywhere else because I’ve personally formulated them for myself over the past years. Affirmations will truly set you free. ...
Views: 1532 - Boundaries: Can A Lack Of Boundaries Cause Someone To Take On Other Peoples Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the need to live their own life, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. Instead, one can find that they have the tendency to get caught up in what is taking place around them. As a result of this, it is going to be normal for them to ignore their own feelings ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - How Poor Time Management Impacts Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Susan CullenWe all want to keep up. With today’s current unemployment rate, you especially want to hold onto your job. However, when so many companies are downsizing, those employees who remain are left to pick up the slack of the ones that are gone. This adds additional stress because the workload ...
Views: 1531 - Passion and My Life Dream - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianA recurrent comment I get from friends and even strangers I discuss my latest initiative TheNewHappyMe with is "Wow, you are so passionate about this project, you must love working on it." Actually, I never gave much thought to it until I started getting that feedback. Apparently I glow, I ...
Views: 1531 - Say Goodbye to New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorNo, it isn’t too early to consider this; it is exactly the right time. The very things you do or don’t do about resolutions are what you do right now. And, you can do them differently starting today. First, it’s important to understand why resolutions you make any time fizzle out. For one, ...
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