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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- 10 Ideas to Jump Start Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2004 from Skye ThomasTo begin feeling that first spark of self-confidence within you, try as many of these as you like. It's important to enjoy yourself along the way. Have fun! 1. Correctly do 25 pushups, 50 sit-ups, or 1 cartwheel. 2. Learn all of the words to a fun new song on the radio and sing it aloud ...
Views: 1386 - Build Your Self-confidence Discover the Difference Between Alkaline, Bottled, and Tap Water - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lovie HobbsWhat is this big craze over the pH level in the water we drink? The water bottled industry is currently a multi-billion dollar industry. It has not been to long ago we experienced a paradigm shift from tap to bottled water. Drinking tap water has become somewhat taboo with all the chemical ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - Success Strategies in Business - How To Develop Unstoppable Belief - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftDeveloping unshakable belief is going to one of your key business success strategies. Many of the greatest people in history had nothing but belief to sustain them in the early days or even years of their endeavours. Mary Kay Ash's mascot for her cosmetics company is a bumblebee. Because of its ...
Views: 1386(3 votes) - Victim Energy: Do Some People Have A Victim Energy? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who believe that the whole world is against them, while there are others who have a slightly different outlook. When it comes to the latter, someone will have at least one area of their life where they feel powerless. However, if another area of their life started to ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Boundaries: Does America Lack Boundaries? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has boundaries, they will be able to say yes and no, and this is because they will safe in their own body. And through being this way, it will allow them to express their true-self. Protection What this comes down to is that one is inherently vulnerable, and this is why it is ...
Views: 1385 - Feeling Isolated in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineIsolation, Loneliness, and Disconnection in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine, Author of Close Encounters of the Worst Kind Every survivor of narcissistic abuse experiences feelings of isolation, loneliness, and disconnection in the beginning stages of the ...
Views: 1385 - It Takes Courage To Heal Ourselves! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNot too long ago, I was speaking to someone who had a less-than nurturing childhood, and this was something that had left them in a bad way. There was the impact it had had on how they saw themselves and then there was the trauma that they were carrying. Then again, it might be more accurate ...
Views: 1385 - The Holidays--Dealing With the Nemesis on your Premises - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalIn a perfect world, everyone would have a Norman Rockwell Christmas. Each one a perfect picture of a loving family, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings. It’s been my experience that these pictures exist for very few. What about you? What childhood memories do you have of holidays past? What ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - A Royal Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kelley KosowWith all of the negative news as well as alarming acts of and allegations against current world leaders, I was absolutely thrilled to see headlines that Prince Harry was speaking out about his mental health issues. In an interview with Byrony Gordon who has just launched a podcast entitled ...
Views: 1384 - 5 Steps to Making Your Own Magic In A Down Economy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Judy WidenerA commenter on my blog recently wrote: With my partner's layoff and my salary reductions at work, our household income is down 80%! I feel like I'm getting no where at work, and my remaining income after expenses is now supporting my partners start up business and her share of our bills....How ...
Views: 1383 - Do You Know How To Boost Your Self Confidence Overcoming Challenges? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Cameron CarterLife is only worth living if it's exciting and you can grow as a person. To do this challenges need to be overcome. The more challenges you defeat the more confident you will be. Without these challenges and your ability to overcome them, you can't build up your self-esteem. If you never ...
Views: 1383 - How To Build Your Confidence In Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self confidence? Fret no more, because I will be talking about how to build your confidence in your everyday life. So this does not just apply to you being confident at your work place but also in your social life, and whatever circumstance it may be that requires you to ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - How to Overcome Personal Obstacles - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Amy LongWhat I learned at Spirit Quest camp…… An Online Study Program presented at the Universal Life Church Seminary. There’ve been quite a few important things I have been learning over the 30 weeks of this Spiritual Study Class that it really is impossible to decide exactly where tobegin. The ...
Views: 1383 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Are Not Enough For The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the desire to be in a relationship, it doesn’t mean that this will actually take place. Instead, they could find it incredibly difficult to find someone to share their life with. As a result of this, this area of their life could end up overshadowing just about every ...
Views: 1383 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone A Misogynist If They Criticize A Woman? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to do something wrong, he might end up being criticised for what he has done. It could then be said that the reason he is being criticised is due to what he has done, as opposed to the fact that he is a man. Part of Life One way of looking at this would be to say that this is ...
Views: 1382 - What Is Mindfulness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2015 from Rev.William MeinsenWhat is Mindfulness? Learning how to become more in touch with our feelings and how to direct positive actions when they are needed is what mindfulness is about. Mindfulness is trusting in your inner-self to guide you to that place of peace and understanding. The dictionary says this ...
Views: 1381 - Excuse Me, But Can You Please Push Me Out of My Own Way? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Denise AllenThe other day, I had the good fortune to connect with a dear friend that I had not spoken with in a while. I always feel so good when I spend time with my friends. I am convinced that our best moments in life are spent in the company of people that we love. We chatted lightly for a while ...
Views: 1380(4 votes) - How To Be A Predictably Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sue PainterOne of the questions I get asked frequently when I speak to groups of self-employed women is “Sue, how can I make sure that my business succeeds?” It’s a risk to open a business. We are putting our life’s energy and our money on the table, saying “I can take my life’s remaining days and my ...
Views: 1380(5 votes) - Social Media: Can Social Media Make It Harder For People To Grow Older? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings have always been concerned with their appearance to one degree or another and in today’s world, it could be said that some people have gone from being concerned to being obsessed. This is not to say that this wasn’t the case in the past; what it comes down to is that this is ...
Views: 1380 - 4 Ways You Can Get Over Your Need for Acceptance and Get on with Your Life - by Imagine what your life would be like if you could just be yourself, without thinking twice about what other people think of you! Here are four quick tips that will help you learn how to accept yourself. Make these four things a part of your daily routine and you’ll find people will judge you ...
Views: 1379 - Everyone Is Doing It! : Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHow many times have you heard someone say “because everybody is doing it” when you ask him/her a certain question? It’s the most popular answer among teenagers; their excuse in doing something is that everyone is doing it and so it can't be wrong, right? Are They ...
Views: 1378 - One powerful self confidence building tip - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanOne of the most powerful ways to build self confidence is to maintain a self confidence journal. Here are few facts to consider: 1) Self confidence is no more than a set of beliefs 2) Beliefs are strengthened by repetition 3) People with low confidence filter out all compliments they get ...
Views: 1378 - Blame: It Is Normal For Someone To Blame Others When They Feel Powerless? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one stays up to date with what is taking place in the world, they may have heard about people who blame others for what is taking place in their life. Along with this, they may have heard about certain groups that blame other groups for the challenges in their life. The Norm When this ...
Views: 1377 - Sense Of Self: Can Toxic Shame Destroy Someone's Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone experiences life, it is often said that their self-image has a big effect. Therefore, if one wants to feel good and to have experiences that are fulfilling, it will be vital for them to see themselves in the right way. Another way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1377 - Depression: Why Do Only Some People Feel Depressed When They Are Carrying Toxic Shame? - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that depression is one of the most common mental and emotional problems in today’s world, and while some people might experience it from time to time, there are others who are more familiar with it. This is then not going to be something that affects everyone is the same ...
Views: 1375 - Objectification: Why Do Some Women Say That Women Need To Stop Being Objectified? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for people to be part of some kind of movement, and it could be said that this is a partly down to the internet. Through being able to go online, one can connect to people who have the same views as them. As a result of this, the next step can be for them to ...
Views: 1375 - Self Help Tips On How You Can Overcome Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you suffer from social anxiety. I have compiled a few self help tips and I would like you to have a look at them. I believe that they will help you fight social anxiety. Believe In Yourself The reason why people have social anxiety usually boils down to the lack of self belief. I want ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Each Act Of Loving Yourself Is Healing To Our Planet - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Margaret PaulWhen I was four years old, I had one of those snapshot moments that is clearly embedded into my brain. I was outside by our duplex – at that time kids were safe outside alone - and there were three boys poking a snail with a stick so they could watch it writhe. I was stunned that they could do ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Holiday Social Events--Do It With Pizzazz! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Rita RockerHoliday Business Social Events - Do It With Pizzazz! How you speak, look and act at social events can have consequences on your career. Holiday parties are one of the most important places where executives and managers are rubbing elbows and where you may be seen by individuals that you may not ...
Views: 1374 - How To Be More Confident in Yourself - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonDeveloping Self Confidence Self confidence is one quality that all of us would like to have. It is viewed by some people as inborn while others look at it as something that can be developed and nurtured in an individual. Self confidence is the ability to be sure in ourselves in everything ...
Views: 1374 - Building Self Esteem In Moments - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Dominic KnightIt was a Summers day sometime in 2009, I had just arrived at a California State fair. The smell of candy floss and funnel cake's filled the air as we walked down the pathway between the carnival games. I heard the merry-go-round in the distance and my mind was instantly filled with fun ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Combine Passion with Purpose: The Secret to Finding True Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michael BroderOnce you have acquired much of what you’ve ever wanted and achieved the main things you’ve set out to do, what’s next? How can you continue to grow and achieve even greater happiness in your life? You may have already attained personal success, but as most high achievers would tell you, even the ...
Views: 1373 - Confidence And Believing In Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoA lack of confidence is caused by the idea that we need something more to be who we are. Yet we already are everything we are meant to be. The lack of confidence comes from not believing this. It is seeing yourself through clouded eyes and not believing in your potential as it already is. ...
Views: 1373(3 votes) - Law of Attraction - Loving the Busy Life! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Maria MeinersOne of the complaints of modern day living is that life is just so dang busy! And while some people thrive on this kind of lifestyle, others find themselves drained, overwhelmed and frustrated by it all. So what can you do about it? Manifesting with the Law of Attraction gives you a way to ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Positive Affirmations for achievement and success - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Smith JoesWhenever you say "I can" and anticipate achievement, you fill yourself with confidence as well as joy", said Remez Sasson Should you want to achieve lasting achievement in your life you have to change your considering appropriately? Positive Affirmations for Success are the first part of the ...
Views: 1373 - Rejection Degrades Thinking And Performance - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshClear thinking is crucial for carrying on a conversation, making decisions, and practically everything we do. Thinking can be clouded by a host of conditions including stress, dehydration, and poor nutrition. Now, studies reveal that rejection and criticism have a significant influence on how ...
Views: 1373 - Are You Doing What You CAN Do? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczThis week I thought about this question quite a bit. As a lover of nature and especially animals, I was struck with a conflict. As I was mowing the lawn on Monday I startled a sick and injured robin. It hobbled toward a tree and just sat there. I watched this poor thing sit there scared and ...
Views: 1372(3 votes) - Mirror, Mirror On The Wall-Why Compare Myself At All? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Valencia RayIf confidence and self-esteem does not come from the inside out, we are bound to seek it from outside in. This is a never-ending bottomless pit. Who cares, you may ask. Why even concern yourself with confidence or self-esteem issues? Well, for one thing, what the French author Anais Nin said ...
Views: 1372 - Stalking: Is This You? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverI am not talking about criminal stalkers who truly intend to do someone harm. What I’m talking about are regular people who have a relationship end before they were ready and some of the behaviors they use in their best attempt to hold on to their partners. Has this ever happened to you? Let’s ...
Views: 1372 - Taking Up The Challenge To Help Others - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanEven if you put all the sense of benevolence and innate goodness of character that you possess and put them into action, to ‘help’ someone, who you think is in distress or living in a dysfunctional world, it is likely that you and your gesture would be turned down. Any one who has tried to help ...
Views: 1371 - Boundaries: Can Someone Allow Other People To Walk Over Them When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come into contact with someone who tried to take advantage of them, they could end up letting the other person know that this is not acceptable. This might take place through telling them directly and/or they could walk away. It will then be clear that one is not willing to put ...
Views: 1370 - ***Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Judi MoreoWhy is it that having confidence in ourselves and our abilities is so hard? Why do so many of us have the tendency to overestimate others and underestimate ourselves? And, why are we so concerned about what other people think about us? I believe if we are ever going to be able to answer ...
Views: 1369 - Seven Ways to Improve Self confidence - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinThere are some things about ourselves that we can’t change. The size of our feet, for example, or the colour of our skin. But there are many things that can be improved, and the good news is that, given time and dedication, you can considerably increase your level of self-confidence. Why ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Feel More Independent in Life - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Jeremy SutterMost Americans get really excited about the Fourth of July. This date is all about American independence. Unfortunately, when most citizens discuss their finances, independence is probably not the first word that comes to mind. With a bit of work and planning, however, it is possible to increase ...
Views: 1368 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Being Harmed Stop You From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel comfortable embracing all of their feelings, there are others who are unable to do so. As a result of this, they are not going to experience life in the same way, and when it comes to people who fall into the second category, their life is going to be harder than it needs ...
Views: 1368 - Greatness: Should Someone Have To Hide Their Greatness In Order To Avoid Offending Others? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone can be good at something, it doesn’t mean that they feel comfortable letting other people know. But if this doesn’t relate to what they can do, it could relate to their appearance. In this case, one could feel the need to cover up their body, or to hide their face in some ...
Views: 1368 - Survivor Guilt - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Mitchell MilchSurvivor Guilt On the evening of the 6th anniversary of 9/11 I watched the heart wrenching television images of children of those whose lives were tragically taken on that ill fated morning in 2001. These images stirred me to write about the topic of survivor guilt that is never too far from ...
Views: 1368 - Needs: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Ignore Their Own Needs? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is part of being human to have needs, it doesn’t mean that every human being on the planet is comfortable with their own needs. As a result of this, it is going to mean that while someone people pay attention to their own needs; there are going to be others who don’t. Feedback ...
Views: 1366 - Success: Do Some People Become Successful In Order To Please Their Parents? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are some people who are seen as successful, there are others who are seen differently. What this can come down to is that success is often seen as being something that depends on how well one is doing in their career. Ergo, if someone is not doing well in their career, other ...
Views: 1366 - Who Are You Hiding? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Gail BarkerNow, that’s a different sort of question isn’t it? I mean, at first glance, you might think I’m talking about a fugitive, or that you’re involved in a hide-and-seek conspiracy with your children. But that actually is not what I’m referring to at all. Instead, I’m talking about you, yourself ...
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