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The Only Scientifically - Proven Method Of Eliminating the Fear of Public Speaking Permanently - By Morty Lefkoe- Is The Battle of The Sexes Over? Your Sexual Harassment And What To Do About It. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Eli DavidsonI 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, readers' ...
Views: 4(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fakin' It? Not Really Makin' It? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteAs I was driving along the Malibu coast Paul Simon's "Fakin' It" blared through the radio. I had the volume cranked because I had the top down and was singing loudly and badly along with the song. It's such fun to let go and sing, especially if the sound of your voice could turn wine into ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Answers To Common Questions About Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Morty LefkoeLast fall I conducted a one-hour tele-seminar in which I answered questions I had been sent about beliefs. Because so many people have the same questions, I thought I would write an article answering a few of the most common questions I received. Question: Once you have eliminated a belief, ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Why Does The World Suffer From An Epidemic Of Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Morty LefkoeMike had become a wealthy entrepreneur, but he had a hard time enjoying his business success because it seemed that every minute he wasn’t solving a business problem he was worried about what others thought of him and what he could do to get their approval. Janet probably had as many good ...
Views: 11(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Your Behavior As Parents Determines Your Children's Future Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Morty LefkoeWhat parents do and don't do, say and don't say, provide their children with the experiences that their children interpret into beliefs. Those beliefs, in turn, then determine their behavior and emotions and, ultimately, their lives for better or for worse. Most parents at this point respond: ...
Views: 8(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Courage To Be You! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteBy Jo Anne White, PhD © 2009 It’s really not possible to be anyone else, but sometimes we try to mimic someone we believe has it better, is more successful, happy or prosperous. We can’t really know what anyone is experiencing. The truth is that our lives are more successful when we pay ...
Views: 7(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Say Goodbye to New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, L.E.C. and AuthorNo, 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, ...
Views: 19(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Where Are You In Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sharon MikrutAs a social work and psychology student, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was a theory in which we focused a great deal of time. According to Maslow, there are five levels of needs, ranging from physiological to self-actualization. It is difficult to move from one level to the next without first ...
Views: 13(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Self-Esteem Activities: 3 Confidence-Boosting Activities Anyone Can Do - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you suffer from lack of confidence, then you need self-esteem activities to help you gain a better perspective about yourself. Don’t sound so surprised. You’re not the only one who has to deal with personal issues. Kids and adults of all ages experience this kind of dilemma at least once ...
Views: 21(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - TERRIBLE CHOICES - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from William CottringerTERRIBLE CHOICES By Bill Cottringer “We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~Kahlil Gibran. There are some terrible choices we seem to have to make through all ages. Consider the following very uncomfortable choices confronting us all at different ...
Views: 18(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Designing Life: One Layer at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Deana MurphyLately 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 life. ...
Views: 15(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Selfish is Not A Bad Word: 4 Little Myths About Self Care - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Pat MathewsThose of us who are caretakers…we know who we are… are all guilty at one time or another of saying yes to something or someone when we really wanted to say no. We are also very hesitant to put ourselves first under any circumstances. Whether you are a caretaker of family and friends, a ...
Views: 14(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Singing Your Song of Success? Five Secrets to Following Your Dreams and Achieving More Success in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ed SykesRecently, Susan Boyle, an unemployed forty-seven year old single woman from the small village of Blackburn, Scotland decided to compete in the television program, “Britain’s Got Talent.” She did not look like the typical “star quality” contestant. So, when she first walked out on the ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Search For a Hidden Treasure! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Suzanne McKennaAs some of you may already know I am currently studying to become a teacher of meditation, a journey which has opened me up to a new and exciting world. This week I wanted to share with you one of my learning’s on this wonderful journey. A journey which for me has only just begun. One ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Struggle Of Being A Social Phobic - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jon DanielsSocial phobia is the most common anxiety disorder out there. It is just pure fear of being in social situations. The power of the phobia increases massively where you become the centre of attention. When people look at you, you just go bright red and a load of word salad comes out of your ...
Views: 8(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Tap Into Creative Flow Through Humor - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteChildhood is often referred to as a carefree and playful time enjoyed without a thought of responsibility. However, a more accurate look at the average youth experience reveals that children experience quite a bit of emotional and sometimes physical pain. Many children who live such a stressful ...
Views: 20(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What holds you back? Professionally, Personally and Financially (Hint: They are all related to one another!) - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Herb KayObstacles. We’ve all got them. Big, small, daunting and often derailing; our fear of the unknown and the excuses we create in order to avoid failure, are why so many really great people end up splashing in their own personal mud puddle! It’s easy to get yourself stuck in a self-depreciating ...
Views: 20(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Give Them What They Want: 5 Tips To Avoid Sexual Harrassment - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Eli DavidsonHas 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: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Think Positive, Think Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Andrew RondeauThere are many types of people in this world. However, today, and for the purpose of this article, I am going to put everyone into either the ‘positive’ type or the ‘negative’ type. Which one would you naturally fit into? Which one would your friends say you would naturally fit ...
Views: 16(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Instant Manifestation or Slow and Steady Growth? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Layne SchmidtI’ve managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I’ve programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have time I go through them to see what I ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Risk Unleashes Creative Expression: Successful Actors Give Life Lessons - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is risk and why is it something to be feared, to be avoided? To risk is to be exposed to the possibility of a loss or harm. To be risk adverse is to say to yourself, "If I do this thing I might lose something I value or something bad could happen to me. Better to stay right where I am or ...
Views: 20(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 8 Ways to Save Time to Revitalize You - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWe were out and about in the car the other day buying supplies to make the cutest bags that will we are giving for gifts. We wanted to check with some other stores before driving all over town to see if they had the supplies we needed. Fortunately I had my planner with me that includes my address ...
Views: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dare To Discipline Yourself—Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaSince self-discipline is so important to our lives, how do you develop it? Here are some practical tips that can help you achieve it: 1. Acknowledge your own responsibility: As an individual you should embrace the fact that it is your responsibility to be discipline. Remember, no one will be ...
Views: 13(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Who gives you approval? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Jon DanielsAre you someone in life who has already accepted themselves for who they are? You are fully aware of you place in life and do not anyone to tell you what you do. You trust and accept you own judgement with a high level of self-respect. Successful people exude this self-respect and are often ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Just Trying To Wait And Hang On? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczDo you find yourself just trying to hang on and get through the recession? Perhaps you are waiting for things to turn around or something to happen (business partner make a decision, new clients to show up, reorganization at a job to work itself out) before you move forward? If so, you’re ...
Views: 21(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI’ve been talking a lot recently with women about connecting with your personal and entrepreneurial vision and image of who you want to be. The more you understand your authentic vision for yourself, the more successful you will be and the more effortless it will feel. This process can be ...
Views: 22(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Signs Of A Relationship Going Bad - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Jon DanielsIf you are aware of the common characteristics of a relationship going bad, you are putting yourself in a prime position to prevent your own interests being damaged. Whether that is amicably resolving the now apparent issues or just getting out of there pretty dam quick, knowledge and awareness of ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Confidence Building Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonConfidence is built by being systematic. Successful people are systemic thinkers. We are creatures of habit, and the key to building self confidence is to create routines and habits which work towards gaining self confidence. If you habitually do things which build your confidence then it is ...
Views: 16(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Only The Risk Takers Are Free - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Michael DennisONLY THE RISK TAKERS ARE FREE 1,650 words We can never get anywhere in life if we do not become risk takers. There is simply no way around it. We've all heard the axiom 'nothing ventured, nothing gained. This is another way of saying that we must become risk ...
Views: 18(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Plan the Work . . . Work the Plan - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction Zig Ziglar: “You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal.” When I came to real estate sales from the safety net of the public school system where life is routine and income guaranteed, I was in for a rude awakening. I ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Low Self Esteem Will Only Lead To Loneliness - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jon DanielsWhen you have low self-esteem you don’t hold much value in your own opinion. This makes it hard for you to maintain or form new relationships as you don't feel you are bringing anything to the table. You in fact become so unsure in yourself, hiding away seems a safer option to avoid embarrassing ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Self Confidence, Mentors and Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Bud BilanichYou 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 confidence. ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Define Who You Are And Create Your Own Success, Regardless Of Your Past! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonWho Are You? It’s a deep seeded question that requires some real in depth self assessment. Only YOU can define who you are and you can change at any time! For this article, we’re going to focus on your associations with other people. By associations we mean who you spend the majority of ...
Views: 23(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Over Your Faults and Failings - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Willie HortonWe all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to immediately ...
Views: 26(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Create Personal Power - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from John Harrigan, Jr.,"Honesty and truth create power and strength. Without the action of honest behavior, good will and positive outcomes are defeated." True power does not come from us alone, but is a relationship with all of existence. All of creation contains our strength, power and wisdom. The world will ...
Views: 17(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Truth About Self Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsThe truth is, self esteem is a mental fabrication. It has no objective existence of its own like might a part of the body or something in the natural environment. We can all agree on a person’s height, weight or even how fast he or she can walk a mile. But, there is no way to measure self esteem ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Banish Your Fear of Public Speaking...With One Word! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Linda McPharlinStatistically speaking more people are afraid of public speaking than are afraid of death! I used to be one of these people. I can honestly say that there was a time in my life where I would rather have died than given a speech! My palms and other more visible and embarrassing areas would start ...
Views: 18(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Ten Great Ways Improve Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Bette Lawrence-WaterDeveloping self confidence is a process of self-discovery. No one is born with it. Our life experiences and messages play a key role in building self confidence and in maintaining it. If a lack of confidence is holding you back, in your career, relationships, and ability to get ahead, this ...
Views: 35(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Changing Your Beliefs Can Help You Become More Assertive - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Laura MonzoHave you always wanted to become more assertive - to speak up for yourself, express your feelings freely, say no when you want to and stop being a people-pleaser? If so, what has prevented you from doing so? One obstacle many people have to behaving assertively is their beliefs about the ...
Views: 68(11 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Rip Off The Bandaid and Take The Note: Sage Advice From A Hollywood Wizard - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI was sitting at my table enjoying the pile of fruit on my plate at an early morning breakfast meeting when all of a sudden I recognized a Wizard before me. I was there to listen to guest speaker, Krista Vernoff, Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning head writer and executive producer of the ...
Views: 30(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Secret to Reflecting the Positive - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine Cardinal“The Secret” is a wonderful book. All of us need to remember that life is a reflection. And please know that the concept of what ‘you put out is what you get back’ is many thousands of years old. Do you feel that you have negative thinking? Most of us do to varying degrees. Our parents ...
Views: 32(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Teens and Dating--Help!! (for parents) - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Catherine CardinalTeens and Dating Attention Adults! If you are feeling that the world is tough and life’s stressful, imagine how it feels to a teenager who is an becoming an adult but no longer a child. The pressure ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Are you scared of looking stupid in front of other people? Eliminate this fear now! Don’t freeze to death! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Cheryl SmithAre you scared of looking stupid in front of other people? Eliminate this fear now. Do not let negative thinking ruin your confidence and the quality of your life.How many times have you caught yourself thinking thoughts similar to these ones? I look ugly today. I will mess up this ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The October Full Moon: You're Not in Kansas Anymore - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Ron Archer"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." -Anais Nin The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved movies of all time. I won't summarize the whole plot (who hasn't seen it?) as I'm sure you'll remember from the movie that Dorothy has three companions- the scarecrow, the tin man, ...
Views: 29(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Just Keep Swimming - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International“You know what you gotta do when life gets you down? Just keep swimming” -Dory, Finding Nemo In life, it is inevitable that we encounter bumps in the road. Most of the crowning achievements known to man came to fruition through persistence and determination. It is always those who ...
Views: 33(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Acne - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from peter radfordTerminology The term acne has its roots in the Greek language. Quite simply, it means a skin eruption. In fact, the name acne refers to the occurrence of: Pustules, which relates to the accumulation of pus in the top layer of the skin, called the epidermis, or beneath the skin in the dermis, ...
Views: 27(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Coming Out of the "Birthmom Closet" - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Pat BurnsI am birthmother to a 41 year old son. Back when I was pregnant with him, mine was a shameful secret, because only “bad girls” got pregnant. I’m happy to say that the world has changed a lot in that respect. Girls who become pregnant today face a very different set of problems than I did. ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Leaving Home For a UK University Residence - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Lavana JamesMoving to a UK university residence and starting a new academic career is an exciting experience for the first time student. Although it might be daunting at first, the move to a new social and academic environment can be made easier by choosing the right accommodation to suit your needs as a ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What don’t you know about your life? Are you a super hero? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Justin CrinerHello super human, lets talk for a moment. Think about these thoughts as they relate to you and then we will discover if you really are a super hero, or if you have super hero potential. Your level of wealth does not define you. Your looks don’t define you. Your job, success, house, or ...
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