Why do I have so much trouble confronting people?
Oh, get over it. No, I'm just kidding. While we seem to return to temperament over and over again, it is true that outgoing cholerics (see FAQs on Temperament and Personality) and critical melancholies find it easier to confront than ... Views: 5862
Many of us would be greatly surprised to realise just how big a part habit plays in our lives. We are all creatures of habit and much of what we do depends on these to a greater or lesser degree, for often they save us the problem of consistently making decisions. Without habits every thought ... Views: 5816
I am a learning freak, can't get enough of it. All day - numbers are my game, but tied for first place is information processing. Lifetime-learning is my lodestar, recreation and mind-expander. I used to keep silent about it, my clients (I'm a CPA and partner in a Miami firm),expected me to ... Views: 5775
Problems. We all have them, be they health, relationship, financial or career related, life is full of these seeming nemeses that cause us pain and suffering. Problems exist in many forms and degrees of difficulty. Some are minor and have solutions that are apparent, while others are complex and ... Views: 5754
If you are on the planet to become more loving and to evolve spiritually, how does sexuality fit into the scheme of things? In most spiritual traditions, sex has been held as an obstacle to enlightenment. Vows of celibacy have been praised as seekers try to conquer the "burdens" and "illusions" ... Views: 5737
Conduct Sales Meetings that Inspire Results To be an effective professional sales meeting, it must follow the same set up and processes as in a Professional Sales Call.
Have you ever sat through a sales meeting during which you have asked yourself "what in h... am I doing here?" Well, you're ... Views: 5694
What can you do differently the next time you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out? How can you add additional self-caring rituals to your life? Below are some examples of interesting things to do when what you need is a "serenity break."
I offer this Top Ten List and its other "Parts" in ... Views: 5679
There is no any other discipline more helpful in achieving knowledge of inner- self, and harmony with the world than Yoga. Bio-energy knowledge of methods of mind and body healing cannot be completed without studying Yoga.
Basic Hatha-Yoga is a practical and complex method of developing a ... Views: 5668
How many times are you interrupted in the course of a day? Chances are it is too many. Do you feel in control of your schedule? If the answer is NO, would you like to start to manage your interruptions?
Interruptions usually happen when there is a conflict of priorities between yourself and a ... Views: 5656
A cheerful heart is good medicine."
- King Solomon (Proverbs 17:22)
King Solomon gave us one of the earliest recorded accounts regarding the healing power of humor and laughter. In the 1300's, surgeon Henri de Mondeville reportedly told jokes to his patients in the recovery room. In the ... Views: 5635
Dear Linus,
For two years I have wanted to write this letter, to begin a record of our journey together, a gift to present to you on your 21st birthday.
Funny how we get so caught up in daily minutiae that we neglect matters far more important, ... Views: 5625
How the Landmark Education Forum Works
After you know the benefits of The Landmark Forum, most people want to know the specifics. So here are the answers to our most often asked questions: what, where, when, and how much will it cost. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact a ... Views: 5622
Excessive workplace stress has increased dramatically in the past few years of sharply increased competition and "corporate downsizing"--that is, downsizing the workforce, but not necessarily the work. Without effective help, both employees and the self-employed can fall prey to burnout, ... Views: 5607
Do you feel your life is in chaos, that everything you try to do takes so much effort? You want to be organised, but you haven't got the time to clear up the mess so that you can be.
Do you wish that you could be more efficient and effective in your daily life and have free time to enjoy what ... Views: 5588
Whether you are a sophisticated aura reader or simply curious, have I got a list for you! After you go through these 10 most important things, count up how many are new to you. This short list could change your life.
1. Not Just Color
How often have you heard misleading phrases like, "See ... Views: 5541
Everyone has both a masculine and a feminine side.
This basic duality is part of you whether you are a man or woman, boy or girl.
Overview of the Masculine-Feminine Duality
Essentially, the masculine side comes from a place of strength. Strength is at the top end of the scale, whereas ... Views: 5525
How did you pick your mate? Was it her look? Was it his sense ofhumor? Was it his warmth, energy, and enthusiasm? Was it her friendly demeanor?
Most people are surprised when I tell them that the reason they think theyselected their mates is very different from why they really did. In fact, ... Views: 5506
While most of the country is concerned with the epidemic of obesity and a sedentary lifestyle and rightly so, exercise addiction on the other end of the spectrum needs attention, too. Running on a treadmill for hours, spinning out of control or climbing stairs that lead to nowhere, exercise ... Views: 5490
Work that is not satisfying reflects a basic conflict you have with yourself in your mind. It is not your career that causes the conflict, but the conflict that causes the work dissatisfaction. The causal direction is from the inside to the outside but not usually thought to be in this order. If ... Views: 5482
Summary:
Discussion of an anti-itch therapy that mimics the anti-itch mechanismof UVB light.
Itch is a particularly distressing symptom for millions of patientssuffering from skin ailments. Severe, chronic itch can significantlyreduce the quality of life and scratching can cause skin damage ... Views: 5480
Virginia Satir, pioneer in family therapy, was the first to describe a healthy, happy family and the poor coping strategies of families caught in dysfunction. Nowadays everyone seems to come from a dysfunctional family that dealt with the hard knocks of life by creating more confusion and pain. ... Views: 5476
Your personal Brand is your promise of value. It separates you from your peers, your colleagues, and your competitors. And it allows you to expand your success. Personal Branding is not about building a special image for the outside world; it is about understanding what is truly unique about you ... Views: 5467
When a speaker uses poor grammar or has error in their speech, their credibility can be destroyed. Here are words and phrases that can make a good speech and a good speaker lose the audience.
1. Irregardless
Although some people say this isn't really a word, it can be found in Webster's. ... Views: 5467
Have you ever trusted someone—and gotten “burned?” Have you ever failed to trust someone and missed significant opportunities as a result? The practical issues with regard to extending trust are these: How do you know when to trust somebody? And how can you extend trust to people in ways that ... Views: 5460
When I was a newbie in 'the game of life,' I wanted to succeed beyond my wildest dreams. I wanted to make it big and take on the world, all at once. My expectations were so high that not even Jack could reach them on his beanstalk. However, over time, after much frustration and burn out, I ... Views: 5449
Do you have a contented life? For the most part, are you happy?
What makes you think you are happy or not happy?
When are you content?
Where are you when you feel most content? Is there a special time or place when you are most content? How often does this happen?
Why would you say you ... Views: 5406
Do you really believe that your
skin condition is incurable? You might have some prescription creams and
ointments … but are you satisfied with the temporary relief they give
you? Whether you have psoriasis, a rash, eczema or dermatitis, just
reading this article may make your skin ... Views: 5377
Social Consciousness
What is your current definition of beauty. Is it 5'9, blonde hair, blue eyes, skinny and full breasts, or the male version 6ft tall, broad shouders, a perfect smile, perfect teeth, and a super athletic body. If there is a yes or a maybe in your mind, where do you find ... Views: 5375
A GENTLEMAN
He treats everyone with respect. He treats himself with respect.
Being a gentleman is an attitude. It is an attitude about life. It is also a behavior, which can be learned and acted out. But, for a man to be a true GENTLEMAN he must have nearly an innate attitude about WOMANHOOD ... Views: 5369
The never-endingness of the spiral speaks to us of eternal life. Spirals in motion can go on indefinitely, and therein lies much of the fascination and excitement we derive from looking at, and experiencing the movement of spirals. Without them we could not move our bodies.
Spirals are all ... Views: 5364
Why would you ever write a letter and not send it? Lauren B. Smith, of Tucson, tells you in her new book Unsent Letters: Writing as a Way to Resolve and Renew, Walking Stick Press. Writing letters to someone who has caused you pain, someone with whom you have a disagreement, or someone who has ... Views: 5351
Being in a good mood is not difficult. It does take a little work, and it also takes responsibility. Because it's better to be happy than upset, putting yourself in a good mood is definitely worth it.
Even the happiest of people find themselves in a bad mood now and then. Others unfortunately ... Views: 5318
Negotiating for a raise -- or a job
(1) Before you enter a negotiation, find out if there are restrictions on what you can get. For instance, if a job is advertised at a certain title and salary, some companies will not negotiate beyond what is formally posted. If your company has a limit on ... Views: 5289
Ever wonder why some guys can train in the gym day after day, month after month, year after year, suck down raw eggs and protein powder and pop every bodybuilding supplement pill they can get their hands on...and BARELY see any progress?!
And what about the guy who seems to go to the gym, just ... Views: 5260
We’ve all heard of “New Year’s Resolutions” and probably have made quite a few in our lifetimes. And some of us have probably heard that making resolutions once a year is not enough, that we need to be more active and consistent in our goals. Yet we struggle to be as committed as those speakers ... Views: 5234
Your mood correlates completely to your focus of thought in every moment. You know this because you can feel it change moment to moment as you go through the day. You win a contest, a date is canceled, your boss shows appreciation, your doctor tells you he found a lump, you leave work at the ... Views: 5206
You¹ve just decided to make THE move. You are considering joining a Network Marketing Company. Maybe you¹ve already found one. Great!
You¹ve spent some time evaluating the best ones, with the best products, the best compensation plan, the best trainingŠ and finally you have made your choice. ... Views: 5190
Women Don't Lie - Men Don't Listen
Hi Doc,
My name is Joey. I'm nineteen years old and I went out with this girl for a year and a half. She was my first love - I mean I was head over heels for this girl. She was beautiful, very attractive, very intelligent and funny - qualities you can't ... Views: 5179
Flirting. What is it? Why do we do it? How do we do it? When do we do it? Who do we it with? Why should we do it? Why don’t we do it? Why is it good? Where is best to do it? Why are some people better at it?
All the above questions begin with Who, What, Why, When, Where and How. All open ended ... Views: 5166
By working with affirmations, you commence the process of changing negative and unproductive beliefs, into positive life supporting beliefs, that with regular practice will create a desired future.
To obtain maximum results from doing affirmations, it is best to observe certain guidelines, ... Views: 5146
0
Your rating: None
THE MASKS WE WEAR - by Judith Sherven, Ph,.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D.
Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from
Have you ever put on an act? You know, trying to appear a particular way, hoping people will believe something about you, something that isn't real but you want it to be. Or perhaps there's something about you you're not comfortable with and rather than be exposed you cover it over by putting on ... Views: 5144
Have you ever been comfortably miserable? Have you ever found yourself in a bad situation that you wished would just go away? It might be a relationship you are in or that dead-end job you have. Maybe it is that small, cramped apartment? You are unhappy and frustrated. You complain and complain ... Views: 5095
TIP #1 - Three Basic Attitudes Which Form a Golden Key in
All Human Relationships if Practiced and Lived: Every woman
wants, unconsciously yearns for, three basic attitudes from
the man she will love. But for that matter, every human
being needs and deserves and will grow in power when he ... Views: 5078
At 24, fresh out of college, Dennis Walters had all the traits of a champion. He had been dreaming big dreams since childhood, and he was ready to take action. That year, he had finished eleventh in the US Amateur Championship and had led his school to its fourth consecutive collegiate ... Views: 5072
DEVELOP A PLEASING VOICE
In our highly visual culture, many of us underestimate the power of our voices. The sound of our voice will either draw people toward us, or repel people away. Our voice is a very strong, often unconscious, motivating factor. It can help people decide whether or not ... Views: 5012
10 Necessary Steps in Remarried Family Integration
The therapist returns a call in order to set up an appointment with a new client. The client, waiting anxiously for the therapist's call, responds by saying, "HELP!!! Between us we have six children, a son 21 years old, a daughter 18 years ... Views: 5011
We are impatient people. It is difficult to wait for answers, solutions, times to change, the winds to shift, to get our heart's desires. We all know the angst of hoping the significant other will propose marriage, waiting for the wedding day, the college diploma, the job offer to come, the ... Views: 5004
Dear Doc Love,
I am a woman who has been around the block at least once, and I just have to tell you that I think your advice is very accurate and honest. I am 38, divorced, have children (with whom I have a very open rapport about everything from sex to politics), and I have the most ... Views: 4986
Studies tell us that only 3% of people in the USA set goals, and they are among the wealthiest people in the nation! Worldwide the percentage is probably lower. Why so low? There are several reasons, but the one that concerns us the most at Ziglar Training Systems is lack of know-how. When we ... Views: 4970