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In a recent post, I talked about my client, Dale, who is in the craft business. We were on the discussion about his artist bio, and Dale told shared with me his apprehension about talking about himself sound self-important. My suggestion was to him was to focus on marketing himself and less on ... Views: 1195
For some people, social media is seen as somewhere where they can express themselves and stay up to date with their ‘friends’. As a result of this, it fulfils their need to be seen and their need to connect.
And what is different about this is that one can fulfil these needs no matter where ... Views: 1195
When I finished school I had no idea what I was going to do, so I ended up going to a college to see what courses were on offer. During this time, I thought I would be good to study psychology, yet that was as far as it went.
I didn’t get very good grades at school, which meant that I was ... Views: 1194
I ran into some old friends last weekend, and immediately I felt a new sense of energy – catching my ‘second wind’ after a rather tiring morning. I think this happened for two reasons: one, simply because I was happy to see them, and two, because they’re very successful.
I won’t get into the ... Views: 1193
Whether you are networking for business or for personal reasons, being an introvert can make the process painful. It doesn’t have to be.
My interest in confidence and its opposite, social anxiety, came as the result of a painful end to a marriage in which I had become increasingly socially ... Views: 1193
-- Genuine control is not something lost or gained according to what someone else says, does or thinks. It is within me in abundance at all times.
-- Genuine control is not about trying to make people like or love me. It's about liking and loving myself and allowing my inner beauty to shine ... Views: 1193
Believe in yourself, by all means. But that in itself will not get you anywhere near your goals.Believe in yourself.
Ah, how quaintly those three words ring throughout our collective childhood memories.
And for many a good reason. They're age-old wisdom, really. You know how some people ... Views: 1193
Earlier on, whilst I was out in a populated area, I overheard someone say to another person that they “stressed them out”. I had no idea why they said this to them, but there must have been a reason for it.
It would be easy to conclude that the other person was behaving in a way that was ... Views: 1192
Every parent has to learn how to build self esteem in their child. You might think that children do not have a problem with low self esteem but some of them do - and that someone could easily be your child.
How does one build self esteem in their child? You may rely on the following steps to ... Views: 1192
As the fun loving Lucille Ball once said, “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” The first key to living a fulfilled life is learning to love yourself. This is the foundation for any other cherished ... Views: 1191
Whilst I was helping a friend to move house a number of years ago, I ended up meeting someone there who was into self-development. It didn’t take long for me to see that we had a lot in common.
Not only this, he also worked as a photographer and made videos. I thought that everything was ... Views: 1191
We are constantly bombarded with choices every day. Choices are responsible for giving us opportunities to create instead of reacting to them. You might get overwhelmed when presented with choices, but instead you should think of it as an open door to something new. We are given choices that ... Views: 1190
Have you ever had someone explain to you, coldly and logically, why your dream or vision is impossible, and can never come true?
Well, I have. Most recently last week.
As it happens, I had stopped focusing on my stress management programs during the last year, while I finished my book, The ... Views: 1190
Fear of success is as predominant as fear of failure and is one of the explanations why lots of people are not accomplishing and increasing their potential.
Most of the time, the fear of success is subconscious. As such it has great power. When the enemy is obscure it can bash you in the ... Views: 1190
Every day is an opportunity to learn something or discover something or someplace. Be curious, play, go out on a limb, walk a different way to work, try a new food at dinner and keep learning and growing. ~Sandra Magsamen
If you ask someone what they learned today, most people will focus ... Views: 1190
This is probably the most powerful affirmation you can make, the most empowering thought to hold in your mind or comment to hear from someone whom you look up to and respect. This belief opens up doors which would almost certainly otherwise be closed, locked and sealed.
For example, do you ... Views: 1190
I read the introverts forums, I watch the comments, and I feel a little dismayed. “Why won’t people leave me alone?” “I don’t like small talk, so I avoid people.” “Being around people is just so exhausting that I spend all my free time alone.” “I hate even the thought of networking.”
One gets ... Views: 1189
Boost your confidence the easy and reliable way. That's what we all want isn't it? A confidence building technique which is easy to apply yet also provides real results in terms of greater self-esteem, improved self-worth and success. Not only that we want to feel more confident straight ... Views: 1189
Shortly after I was in a relationship that came to an end in the beginning of 2013, I started to write more often. I remember writing about four articles a week and believing that that was enough.
Once I had been doing this for a while, I felt the need to write seven articles a week. When I ... Views: 1188
Whilst my father was in hospital, towards the end of 2011, I was working somewhere where I had the opportunity to speak to a lot of people. When I first started working there, there were a number of things that I enjoyed.
There were a number of people who I got on well with, and then there ... Views: 1188
Although mental and emotional problems have taken centre stage in today’s world, there was a time when they were not really given the time of day. One way to look at this would be to say that it is a good thing that this has taken place.
A Healthier Approach
The reason for this is that if ... Views: 1187
Presently, there are nearly 20 million people that are out of job and nearly as many that are seeking for new jobs and careers. The best thing to do therefore is to spend time finding a job you want instead of desperately blasting your resumes to hundreds of employer which may or may not land ... Views: 1187
I got splattered with hate tweets after my last post on sexual harassment. The white hot venom that came my way something I had never seen before. As an executive coach, I was surprised to hear of four cases of sexual harrassment in two weeks which prompted me to write the post. However, ... Views: 1187
In today’s world, it could be said that more people exercise than ever before; with people of all ages doing something to keep in shape. Still, there is no denying the fact that there are still plenty of people who are not in shape.
Two Parts
As although there are a number of different ... Views: 1186
“Success” is a very elusive word, simply because it means many different things to different people. Believe it or not, I’ve met some of the most successful and high achievers you could imagine in my psychology practice who actually consider themselves “failures” because they’ve set certain - ... Views: 1186
A few years ago, I could see that I found it hard to stand my ground and to assert myself. But even though I could see that this was a problem for me, I wasn’t sure about what I could do to change this.
And although part of me had had enough of experiencing life in this way, another part of ... Views: 1186
Are you listening? No, I’m not really talking about listening to others when they speak. I’m talking about connecting with yourself, your head with your heart and your source - the infinite being. Are you using all three levels of being?
Picture three spheres connected vertically, a ... Views: 1185
Several events over the past few weeks, from Memorial Day weekend and through Father’s Day, caused me to reflect inward and think about the legacy I’m leaving behind to my family and the rest of the world.
On Saturday May 26, 2012, my oldest daughter (our first baby) graduated from high ... Views: 1185
You can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and act. Procrastination and inaction feed fear and rob you of self ... Views: 1185
One of the questions psychologists and counselors of all kinds find themselves having to deal with rather frequently nowadays is the question on how to improve self esteem. Majority of the people who pose this question tend to be those who have come to the conclusion that most of the unhappiness ... Views: 1184
Lately I've been diligently thinking about making a conscious effort to think and say only the things I want to really show up in my life. It isn't a difficult process. Challenging, well perhaps. It's similar to replacing a recipe with a new one for a favorite dish that's been used all of my ... Views: 1183
While something can take place at one moment in time, it doesn’t mean that this will be the case at another. As a result of this, what one generation spent a lot of time doing another generation might have no interest in doing it.
When this relates to something that is destructive, it could ... Views: 1183
Self doubt can be a dream killer that keeps you from becoming successful at whatever you may pursue! This feeling can give you a total lack of confidence making it very difficult or even impossible to focus your efforts and maximize your own potential! In many cases people are so frozen by their ... Views: 1183
We have all felt those moments when we doubt ourselves, usually when someone has made a judgement about what we have done or said. We have all felt rejection. We have all been made fun of - the focus of some ridiculous comment, joke or situation. When that happens, what goes through your mind? ... Views: 1183
Card debt consolidation will not only make your life easier but will also make economic sense. Facts relative to their financial history are the most significant items in beginning the search for the best financial management student consolidation loan. Term loans, also referred to as term ... Views: 1182
When someone gets into self-development, it could be because they have mental and emotional challenges. As a result of this, they can look for a way to change how they experience life.
One thing that they can end up being told is that their thoughts create their feelings, which can give them ... Views: 1182
When one gets to a point in their life when they have achieved something significant, there will be everything they have done in order for this to take place. Therefore, this wouldn’t have been something that just happened.
Looking Back
One could find that it has taken them a number of ... Views: 1182
When the term ‘true-self’ is mentioned, it can sound a bit air fairy, and it could be said that this it to be expected. One thing that can come to mind for someone is that human beings don’t have a self that is fixed.
It Doesn’t Exist
It is then not as of it is going to be possible for ... Views: 1182
In a time of recession, there is a reluctant tendency to lower prices. Rather than targeting people who can’t afford your services, target the ones who can. Think of creative pricing strategies to keep your existing customers and to get new ones. Offer discounts to only your loyal repeat ... Views: 1181
You might not realize it now however her cheating on you can be on of the greatest things that ever happened to you if you learn and grow from it.
After she cheats you are going to be challenged both mentally and emotionally and at the same time finding yourself having to make some decisions ... Views: 1181
Research has shown that one of the biggest reasons people lack drive and ambition is due to having low self esteem. In fact, your self esteem can literally mean the difference between feeling motivated and self-assured, or feeling inferior, and lacking the drive you need to succeed.
Low ... Views: 1180
It is time to take responsibility for our actions and the results we create in our lives. It’s time to stop expecting someone else to do for us what we are unwilling to do for ourselves. It’s time to remember that no one is doing it to us and no one is going to do it for us.
We have the ... Views: 1180
What is the best way to gain self-esteem forever? By the time you finish reading this article, you will have a powerful 30 day hypnosis plan to improve your self esteem and confidence. Lets go direct to the point.
How can you gain self-esteem and confidence through hypnosis?
Well, you want to ... Views: 1180
Firstly, if you haven’t watched 'Ready Player One' and you plan to watch it, it might be a good idea to read this article at a later date. The reason for this is that I don’t want to give any of the film away or to influence how you perceive it.
I had heard about this film a number of years ... Views: 1180
While one can believe that they are better than other people at doing certain things, they can also believe that they are better than others at just about everything. When it comes to the former, there is the chance that one is telling the truth.
An Expert
Perhaps one has been doing ... Views: 1180
Lack of self-confidence is one of the biggest blocks to pursuing your passions and purpose. It’s certainly something that I’ve struggled with. Each time you put yourself out to the world, it feels like a risk. But unless you do take that risk, you don’t allow yourself to make your dreams a ... Views: 1179
Life is full of ups and down. When things go up in your favour, most of us have no problems staying calm, composed and being able to handle them with relative ease. But when things go down against your favour, will your reaction be just the same? Here are some essential tips on how to build your ... Views: 1179
Most people have either had a bad experience with public speaking or have avoided getting up in front of an audience fearing that they may be rejected for one reason or another. In either case the mere thought of getting up in front of an audience and failing or feeling like the audience is ... Views: 1178
No matter the reason for leaving your job, you must try to make your exit a memorable one. When leaving your job give your colleagues every reason to sing this popular song “He was a jolly good fellow, so say all of us” for you.
There is always a need to make reference to your former place of ... Views: 1178
“We’re not the cause, we’re the effect.” - Nipsey Hussle
I am always in awe of the divine design of life. A true believer in the philosophy that “there are no coincidences,” I am always fascinated by the people who cross my path. Whether it be someone I am standing next to in a long line or ... Views: 1178