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Become a Confident Learner! - By Tina NiesYour Renewable Energy - By Tina Nies7 Day Challenge to Be Happier Today - By Tina Nies- Misconception: The Strongest Tool on Earth - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Amr AbbasMisconception can be the method in which you would fool someone into believing that something based on a lie is the truth, and it can be used in the other way around. Art is one of the most well-known methods to spread ideas, but not through telling the truth. Art and literature use lies to ...
Views: 1 - 25 Questions to Spark Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWhat if you just stopped running that negative message over it again and again in your mind and started moving? How could you do both well? Why does getting this done mean so much to you? What story are you telling yourself that is getting in the way of your productivity? ...
Views: 5(1 vote) - 10 Steps to Self-Love and Nurturing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Darlene LancerThe idea of self-love and self-nurturing baffles most people, especially codependents, who by and large, received inadequate parenting. The word “nurture” comes from the Latin nutritus, meaning to suckle and nourish. It also means to protect and foster growth. For young children, this usually ...
Views: 19(1 vote) - Self-Forgiveness and Letting Go of Guilt - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Darlene LancerGuilt is good. Yes! Guilt actually encourages people to have more empathy for others, to take corrective action, and to improve themselves. Self-forgiveness following guilt is self-essential to esteem, which is key to enjoyment of life and relationships. Yet, for many, self-acceptance remains ...
Views: 26 - Building self confidence - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Azhar AdamAre you enough Self-confident? Self-confidence is an attitude which allows everyone to have positive views of them in every situation. People who lack self-confidence can find it difficult to become successful. Self-confidence is belief that you can handle any situation correctly. If you have ...
Views: 20(1 vote) - Believe in your self - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Azhar AdamBelieve in your self We all know about some people who managed to do the impossible even though everyone used to tell them that they won’t be able to do it. Everyone in the world is eager to succeed whatever they dream but only a few can achieve their dreams. This is because most people never ...
Views: 19 - 4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Julia HarrisIt’s very easy to overlook the wonderful things about ourselves when the world is constantly showing us images of perfect families or pictures of celebrities who have been airbrushed. You are in charge of your self confidence though, you can choose to actively work on becoming more confident or ...
Views: 36(1 vote) - 3 Lists You Can Make to Boost Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Michael BroderNo one is perfect. And we all have numerous characteristics that comprise our personalities and abilities. But for some, that nagging voice in your head that points out your flaws might be drowning out your ability to truly reflect on and appreciate all you have to offer. The first step ...
Views: 43 - Validating Your Self Worth from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenHow many people do you know, including yourself, who have been waiting for the world to take notice of their gifts and contributions? Waiting for others to see your value and worth, as if that will at last validate who you are? I too have fallen victim of such trap. I remember some time ...
Views: 36(1 vote) - We All Have Weaknesses in Business - What’s Yours? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Kathleen GageYears ago many consultants, speakers and authors taught that we must work on our weaknesses in order to succeed. Then there was the period where we were told to only focus on our strengths. The fact is, we must know both our strengths and weaknesses in order to fully position our offerings ...
Views: 55 - Whatever You Believe to Be True… You Are Right! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you heard people talk about how slow business is right now? Read virtually any newspaper, watch newscasts, listen to commentaries and you’ve likely been exposed to the “business is slow” conversations. Millions of people are holding daily conversations about how slow things are. On the ...
Views: 92 - Have you ever had a psychological sucker punch? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Lynette CraneHave 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: 31 - What Is Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from 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: 43 - ***Become a Confident Learner! - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Tina NiesMany adults are going back to school or seeking active learning experiences. With our changing economy and culture, many adults who thought they were done with “school” are finding themselves back in the classroom. For some it’s a new adventure, for others their worst nightmare. Why are so ...
Views: 78(1 vote) - Being And Doing: What Is The Difference? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Oliver J R CooperFor a long time, the western world has been familiar with the word doing and the word being has been something that the people in the east were familiar with. And this has gradually changed in the west, with people becoming more aware of these eastern approaches and vice ...
Views: 88 - Are you carrying some introvert baggage? - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Lynette CraneMany people do; some of them are introverts, the others are extroverts. The basic definition of an introvert is of someone who is very sensitive to external stimulation and needs to withdraw periodically because our energy is depleted by too much stimulation, whereas an extrovert is someone ...
Views: 40 - Four Ways to Show Confidence - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Amr AbbasSometimes confidence is the most important thing that you will need to show in order for others to show you the respect that you need. Sometimes you will have to show that you know more about something than you actually do only to make yourself seem stronger. Sometimes you will feel that you ...
Views: 44 - Hypnosis For Self-Sabotage & Procrastination: Get Unstuck & Move Forward! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Annalena Gullikson-CavalloTHE SOURCE OF PROCRASTINATION This may sound familiar: you want to start a project and want to reach a positive goal. However, you put off getting started, because each time you try taking action, for some unknown reason, you experience feelings of distress, confusion and fear. You try to use ...
Views: 106 - Gain Self Confidence From Within - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Melanie VanNuysIt goes without saying that confident women can bear themselves better than those who have lower sense of the “self”. They are the achievers, the people of the limelight, the center of the society. They walk straight, speak their meanings very well and influence people, both subtly and ...
Views: 77(1 vote) - A Step in Building Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Melanie VanNuysOur self confidence is the accumulation of all our reactions to the experiences that life brought us, the manner by which we were guided by the older people in our environment and how we and the society view us. Many factors contribute to our personal understanding of confidence. One ...
Views: 58(1 vote) - The blessing of being fully received… by me - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Carolina IglesiasThis afternoon, when I went to pick up my daughter from school, I was mesmerized by a mom breastfeeding her baby. The image brought back the bliss I felt during the fifteen months I gave my precious one the tit. The moment fleeted at the sound and the hustle of excited children getting out of ...
Views: 57(2 votes) - 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: 82(1 vote) - Results, Creativity and the Choice to Think - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Ralph CissnePeople often say, “I’m not creative. I wish I was, but I’m not.” My inquisitive response, offered with Zen-like compassion, “Have you ever made a sandwich?” With the inevitable affirmation I congratulate them on acknowledging the power of creativity. We easily praise the accomplishments of ...
Views: 81 - Key Ingredients to developing intrinsic self-esteem and motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Angela GoodeveThere are many ways that you can increase motivation and self-esteem, including recognizing accomplishments, however small; asking for, and giving acknowledgement for these accomplishments; and taking time to celebrate wins. In this article we will talk about how to internalize these ...
Views: 89 - 7 Ways Women Tend to Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe whispers of women are getting louder as they start to speak their truth . Yet many women entrepreneurs are holding themselves back by sabotaging their journey to success. More and more women need to start speaking up and speaking their truth about what they want to achieve in their lives ...
Views: 79(1 vote) - The Power of Emotional Self-Expression and Self-Reflection - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Yol SwanThe path of self-awareness is not a highway. It is a long, slow process of uncovering and emerging; of discovering and nurturing; of expressing and releasing. In our rush to get where we think we want to get, we forget that our purpose here is to experience the world in human form and then also ...
Views: 70 - Finding Your Self Worth - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Linda CattelanDo you measure your personal self worth based on what others think of you? Do you work really hard to make others like or approve of you? Do you find it hard to say no to people believing that others’ priorities are more important than your own? Do you lack confidence? If you answered yes to ...
Views: 117 - Perfection: Why Do Some People Try To Be Perfect? - by Submitted on May 05, 2013 from Oliver J R CooperTo be seen as perfect is very much a part of the of the modern day world. And this doesn’t only relate to one’s ability in life; it also plays a part in how one looks and in how one feels. Clear examples of this can be found in the media and the fairly recent introduction of anti aging ...
Views: 73 - Comparison: Should We Compare Ourselves With Others? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Oliver J R CooperIt could be said that comparing oneself with another is a natural part of living in the modern day world. And it is also true that this doesn’t necessarily have to be something that is negative or disempowering. There are of course certain comparisons that can be made, without ones wellbeing ...
Views: 86 - Finding Fulfillment - Change Your Thoughts and You Change Your World - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Linda SimmonA few years ago I took a hard look at myself and where I was and what I had been feeling for several years and I realized that I wasn’t happy. In fact, I realized that I was downright unhappy and even worse, I just felt empty. This took me by surprise because it wasn’t me. At least it wasn’t the ...
Views: 70 - 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: 109(1 vote) - 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: 112(1 vote) - Vulnerability: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Be Vulnerable? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Oliver J R CooperTo be human is to be vulnerable, but that doesn’t mean that accepting this is therefore easy. To surrender to this truth can be an incredible challenge; that is if one even wants to. And as a way to avoid this truth, one can create all kinds of walls and defences. But while this may allow one ...
Views: 88 - Three Easy Methods For Improving Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self esteem? I want to let you know that there are easy methods for improving self esteem. Don’t continue living life the way you are right now. You can overcome that, and in this article, I would like to share how you can do that, so do keep reading. Remind Yourself ...
Views: 144(1 vote) - What Is Your Life Purpose? What Is Your Calling? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Liz Fletcher BrownDo you ever feel that your work is taking up more and more of your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy? On top of that you may be chauffeuring the kids or grandkids to their ballet classes, birthday parties, or soccer games. You might also be looking after an elderly parent. ...
Views: 86 - Success Development – Use Self-Motivation Strategies To Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you are like most people, you have a natural level of self-motivation. You are motivated enough to go out and get a job and apply yourself to it. Your level of motivation may not be very high and it may not need to be. But when you want more than that, and your success development becomes ...
Views: 86 - Do You Have the Disease to Please? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzIt happened without your noticing. “Yes!” slipped out of your mouth, even though you felt your shoulders rise, your stomach clench and your heart start beating a little faster. You feel resentment creeping into you as you leave the conversation. “Dammit! I caved again.” It’s a double ...
Views: 77 - Unleash the Power of Positive Self Talk - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDIt’s a fact that most of us talk to ourselves all day long it’s like we are in constant mental chatter. But, if this self talk is negative, be it tainted with guilt about our past or anxiety about our future, then this negativity can destroy our future dreams. As it’s our nature to seek ...
Views: 97 - What Do You Want? Allow Yourself to Have It! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Seqkat WinnWhat do you want? Reeeally want? Maybe it's a dream career? More abundance with finances? Having the love of your life? Maybe you've been using methods you've learned about the Law of Attraction, but for some reason you're still not attaining your desire? Perhaps, you've attained it, but ...
Views: 247(1 vote) - Can Making Mistakes Enhance One’s Success? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Larry M. JacobsonRecent studies have shown that over the past decade a majority of emerging adults continue to suffer from poor financial literacy, a growing trend that shows few signs for improvement. In order for young and emerging adults to be properly prepared to grow, adapt, be successful, and financially ...
Views: 84 - 8 Tips to avoid rejection - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Amr AbbasRejection is a devastating state that would cause depression and immediate loss of self-confidence. Dealing with rejection can be a difficult and a long process that many people would not even dare go through. The causes of rejection come from two places, the receiver and deliverer. If you are ...
Views: 89 - Unconventional Ways To Gain Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Christopher MontroseSelf esteem is a word that describes how you gauge your own self worth. If you have low self esteem it is likely you will underestimate your worth and settle for worse and less paying jobs, for romantic partners that are not your perfect match and will just generally have a lower quality of ...
Views: 103 - 5 Things To Do When You Are Upset - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira StrangeAccording to Wikipedia, 'sadness' is a feeling of being alone or lonely, which can feel as a "severe pain related to sorrow", and which results from something negative happened to you. Sadness is when your mood is temporary lowered, whereas with depression you will have the same feelings but ...
Views: 216(3 votes) - Vocally Speaking. "Music Menu" Singing is the last plate on the menu? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Diana YampolskyIt never ceases to amaze me when people are only talking about the actual songs, i.e. how good they are, how original they are, how well produced they are and how catchy they are... Very rarely, you hear the comments about the singer, for example praising him/her about the strong vocals, ...
Views: 96 - Allowing and Integrating the Light of 2013 - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Yol SwanDo you get the sense that the things you would like to move forward with seem to be dragging, while the things you don’t necessarily want to deal with take a lot of your time and are slowing you down? Well, I don’t know about you, but to me it feels like this year is being a bit sleepy and ...
Views: 182(3 votes) - Self-Growth Happens Between Letting Go and Moving On - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Yol SwanIn the Jewish tradition, the New Year is received with a time of introspection and reflection to take stock of the previous year before moving into the new one. This is done during the first ten days, starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur. These are commonly known as the Days of ...
Views: 171(1 vote) - The Words That Can Hurt Your Self-Esteem (and How to Handle Them in a Healthy Way) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Henrik EdbergIn this article I would like to share an issue that is a bit sneaky and can have big consequences in the long run. That issue is: the words we use in our minds and in conversations with other people. And, to be more specific, two words and variations of them that can sink your self-esteem ...
Views: 160 - Success is Such an Elusive Word - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Michael Broder“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: 119 - Prosperity as A Way Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Linda Simmon"Prosperity is a way of living and thinking, and not just money or things. Poverty is a way of living and thinking, and not just a lack of money or things." ~ Eric Butterworth Perhaps many of you are evaluating and re-evaluating your financial situation. This is a great time to re-evaluate ...
Views: 89 - Success Development: Are Your Self-Motivation Strategies Working? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellMost people start out working on their success development with enthusiasm and energy. But many people find it hard to keep up the motivation and to maintain momentum. Generally, it is not because they are lazy or do not have a strong desire to succeed. More often, they are lacking motivation ...
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