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One of the ways that someone can change their behaviour, what is taking place within them, and their relationships, is to heal their inner child. Or to be more precise; to heal the inner children that are within them.
What this comes down to is that although many, many years may have passed ... Views: 1161
I would like to talk about the idea of positive change. It is vital to your personal growth goals. It is in human nature to be an ever-changing species. If you wrote down a list today of all the things you believe you are, you bet it'll be wrong by tomorrow. The fact is that each day your body's ... Views: 1161
For a number of years, I thought that the reason we projected our inner world/issues onto others was due to a lack of awareness; therefore, this wouldn’t take place if someone was self-aware. This was something that I was fairly convinced of.
I think I even wrote a number of articles where I ... Views: 1161
When it comes to the mainstream media, there are a lot of people who believe that its sole purpose is to inform people about what is taking place in the world. Through having this outlook, one will be only too happy to accept just about everything they hear.
Now, if the media did exist to ... Views: 1160
I’m not dead.
At least when I wrote that; I wasn’t. Being the intelligent reader of this column, you put two and two together and surmised that in a flash. Hopefully, as you read this, I am still in the not-dead state of being — and shall remain so for decades yet to come.
Having proven ... Views: 1160
Yesterday a friend of mine called Ian Baillie gave a talk nearby, and this was about “Surviving and Thriving on Post-2012 Earth”. Along with this, he also went into a number of people who he knew and the lives that they had had in the past.
I already knew a lot about what he said as we ... Views: 1160
For quite some time now, a lot has been said about how important it is to be tolerant. This is something that someone is likely to have heard if they follow the mainstream media or listen to what politicians have to say, for instance.
It is as though tolerance is the ultimate western value - ... Views: 1159
Opposing beliefs can prevent the subconscious mind from accepting a certain belief. For example knowing that you such at math will prevent you from convincing your subconscious mind that you are good at math unless you provide new proofs (like good grades for example)
Repetition is one of ... Views: 1159
The search for knowledge and self-improvement drives many people in the path of personal growth. Knowledge and information are not the same although our educated minds have confused the two and made them one from the intellectual point of view.
Information is like any other item, it can be ... Views: 1159
People with low self-esteem rarely live their life to the full.
They distance themselves from others, and are thus denied their
love and support. They rarely, if ever, make full use of their
abilities. Instead, they end up brooding about the injustices of
life. Such people are a loss to ... Views: 1159
There are a number of emotional problems that are fairly common in today’s world, and it is hard to say for certain how common they are. Even so, this is not to say that each problem will receive the same amount of sympathy.
For example, if someone suffers from depression, they may find ... Views: 1158
This is a topic I've wanted to talk about for quite some time.
Something that I believe will help you grow your business and make you more successful in every aspect of your life.
It’s one of those issues that we all like to believe doesn’t really affect us. We tell ourselves “we grew ... Views: 1158
When I was out walking the other day, I was thinking about what can happen in someone’s adult years if they were violated and made to feel insignificant during their early years. What came to mind first was the kind of person who acts as though they are the centre of the universe.
Through ... Views: 1157
If one was to think about what the modern day world values, beauty and youth may come to mind. And even if other things cross their mind, it will be only too clear how important these things are.
One Step Further
While it has been this way for quite some time, it could be said that this ... Views: 1157
When someone uses social media they can make sure that they only see what they want to see. As a result of this, it gives them far more control than they have in the real world, and this can allow them to have a fulfilling experience online.
Different Options
In order for them to control ... Views: 1157
Are you in control of your own level of confidence prior to competition? Do you know how to harness the power of a confident mindset quickly when needed?
If not, you need to take action - take confident action. Many athletes make the mistake of not taking responsibility for their own confidence ... Views: 1156
Building a Healthy Self Image in Your Child
Your child's self image is their mental foundation of who they are. A self-assured child is confident, secure, happy, well-adjusted and successful and when they think of themselves that is what they believe about themselves. They can solve problems ... Views: 1156
There are many self confidence building exercises available today. These exercises are aimed at helping you build your self esteem, develop more self worth and create the life of your dreams. But before you take on these activities, it is important to understand that self esteem is a product of ... Views: 1155
Something Oprah Winfrey said in an interview I stumbled across recently really hit home with me: “What is the next right move?” She was talking about how to handle disappointments, even failures, and the point she was making is how useless it is for us to dwell on whatever-it-was, but rather to ... Views: 1155
THE PRAISE IS POURING IN FOR
YOU’RE A WORTHWHILE PERSON IN MORE WAYS THAN A MILLION.
Why are First Lady Michelle Obama, President Emeritus Bill Clinton,
Golf Legend Tiger Woods, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
PROFUSELY THANKING SIMEON W. JOHNSON?
The philosopher Seneca said it ... Views: 1154
A few weeks ago, a number of women accused a well-known Hollywood producer of raping, assaulting, and sexually harassing them. And, since then, a number of other women have come forward.
It hasn’t stopped there, though, as a number of other high profile men have also been accused of the same ... Views: 1154
If you’ve ever nervously talked to a friend before going on a date before, or had to muster up the courage to tell someone something important, you’ve probably heard the old saying “just be yourself” plenty of times.
But what if you’re shy or just naturally anxious?
Well, in some ways this ... Views: 1154
When one of my clients, “Susan,” an entrepreneur, first started working with me she was anxious about her lack of success in her own business. She wanted to make more money and have more clients, but that wasn’t happening for her, even though she was very good at what she did.
During our ... Views: 1154
Believing that your soul mate is out there is critical to the preparation of manifesting him or her into your life. The basic law of attraction states that you will attract to you those things that match your state of belief.
I believe that the Universe is always mirroring back to us our ... Views: 1153
It could be said that there are certain things that are part of life, and this means that it is not possible to avoid them. Still, this is not to say that some people won’t try to make sure that they don’t experience something.
Rejection
For example, there are going to be moments in ... Views: 1153
When someone has the desire to achieve something, it can be normal for them to look into what they need to do. This can be a time when they will draw up a plan, or they could just look into what the first step needs to be.
The next step is then going to be for them to take action, and how ... Views: 1152
“I don’t think I can do that,” says Shirley.
“Does it matter what you think or does it matter what you do?” I replied.
“I never thought of it like that. I know I should do this; I guess I just don’t think I’m good enough.” Shirley confessed.
To which I replied, “Who asked you what you ... Views: 1152
Before I went on a Hoffman process introduction day, there was a moment when I had this sense that we would all be told not to try to rescue or save anyone during the day. I ended up putting this insight to one side.
After I had been at this introduction day for about an hour or so, one of ... Views: 1151
Did you know that the main reason one continues to feel like a failure after having endured a negative event is that they harbour the negative memory of that event within themselves? Did you know that memory serves as the solid evidence for the belief that they are a failure? Finally, did you ... Views: 1151
The minister at my church once told me “Worry is a form of prayer and the form most people practice often.” I’m sure he didn’t mean to be negative, but he wanted me to realize what people focus on is what they bring about. Worry is fear. Worry is a state of mind which is often brought on my ... Views: 1150
Before an election takes place, each candidate will do what they can to get people to vote for them; with their intention being to be the next president/prime minster. This is not to say that every candidate has a chance though, as it is not going to be this black and white.
The ... Views: 1150
Dear Negative Thoughts
You've been serving me for a long time.
Not necessarily in a good or bad way, but for a long time, anyway. That's why I remember you.
And that's exactly the status you have with me now: A memory; an echo. A faded photograph of an old place that's no longer worth ... Views: 1150
Negative circumstances in our life such as debt, bad relationships, depressing jobs, lack of friendships and other negative situations can cause an array of emotional issues. Your inner resilience to manage stress is essential when navigating the challenges of everyday life. The sad reality is, ... Views: 1150
One of the delights of learning how to quilt is finding such a wealth of patchwork quilts patterns from which to choose your quilt design. Whether you wish to choose traditional or modern quilt blocks there will be a block that gives the design that you want for your quilt.
Quilt block ... Views: 1149
In the regular life scenario, one has to work under pressure and keep everyone around us happy and contented. In this constant endeavor to these people, are you getting the short end of the stick emotionally? Are you the one who has to constantly compromise and feel short-changed? Do not reach ... Views: 1149
If one wants to find out if another person values themselves, they could take the time to see how well they are doing in life. This could then be a time when one could see how they are doing in their career, for instance, and if they are doing well, it can show that they are in touch with their ... Views: 1149
-- 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: 1149
Over the years, I have heard people say to others that they ‘just need to love themselves’, or words to that effect. Along with this, I have come across numerous posts online where the same thing has been said.
Self-love is then presented as something that someone can experience by simply ... Views: 1149
When one can stand their ground, it is going to stop them from having the need to please others. One will have the ability to say yes when they want to do something and no when they don’t. But even though both of these words have a part to play in their life, it doesn’t mean that they both have ... Views: 1149
While one will come into contact with people who will take their energy, they are also going to come into contact with people who won’t. And it could be said that the ideal will be for them to spend more time around the latter than the former.
How Life is
When this is how one experiences ... Views: 1149
Life is not easy. It’s downright hard. There are lots of troubles, irritations, and pain in life. Things happen! Things go wrong! People don’t always do what we want them to.
Don’t depend on other people for your happiness. Depend on yourself. Be who you are. Do the things you want to ... Views: 1148
A little while ago, I was thinking about the role that pain plays when it comes to developing self-awareness and self-knowledge. I thought that if someone experiences pain and ends up reaching out for something to take their pain away, it is going to stop them from looking into why they feel the ... Views: 1148
Has the heady fragrance of Breast Health Month made it Sexual Harassment Month?
We have Dave joking about his office affair, Roman getting high profile help for raping a 13 year old, Coupled with the iPhone App that simulates looking up a co-workers skirt.
In Fiscal Year 2008, the Equal ... Views: 1148
The state of hypnosis is usually defined as a simultaneous state of relaxation and concentration. Drawing from this definition, one can infer that hypnosis can be a tool for achieving relaxation. With the mind in a relaxed, and attentive state, it becomes open to suggestion. This state of mind ... Views: 1148
The whole world's in the label business. Every time we turn around, somebody's jamming a label on us. Not those “Hi, My name is” stick-ums, Not any sort of tangible, visible label, in fact, but psychological Post-It® notes.
Even early on in life, we’re covered with ... Views: 1147
This is a story of how I was able to overcome a low self esteem, and get more confidence.
Have you ever met someone who said they always knew they were going to be a doctor, or an actor, or a mechanic? These people know at like age 4 what they want to be in life. Well, I was not like that, ... Views: 1147
I never really paid attention to the literal meaning of the question “So, what’s your story?” I often found it to be sarcasm or merely a spin on asking “What’s up?”
However, over the last five years, since being handed a pink slip of freedom from Corporate America, and journeying out into my ... Views: 1147
What I have thought about recently is why some people only pay attention to their health when they are in a really bad way. It’s a bit like only taking a car for a service when the engine is close to exploding.
When something like this takes place, it is going to be clear that they have been ... Views: 1147
If one is in a position where other people have the tendency to walk over them, it is going to be a challenge for them to be themselves. They are likely to spend a lot of time on edge, as this will make it easier them to predict what will happen next.
Through being anxious, it will be a ... Views: 1147
When I used to play football at school, I used to see other people wear expensive football boots - the ones that the professionals wore - and think about how good I would be if I had them. I thought that wearing these boots would instantly make me a better player.
This showed that I had ... Views: 1146