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- Busyness: Do Some People Stay Busy To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to say they are busy, and while this could be how their life is during certain times, it could be a way of life. In this case, it won’t matter what time it is or what day it is, as they will have things to do. This could be how they have been for most of their ...
Views: 2031 - Relationships: Do Some People Use Dating Sites For Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to buy something in the past, they would have had to go out and get it; nowadays, this is no longer necessary. The only thing one needs to do is to go on their device, and once they have found what they want, there is a strong chance that it will even be delivered. As a result, ...
Views: 1412 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Being Able To Grieve? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone experiences loss, their whole experience of life can change, and when this happens, it is not going to be possible for them to carry on as normal. The thoughts in their mind and the emotions in their body can be different, and the meaning of their life could also have altered. ...
Views: 1659 - Looking Perfect: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Want To Look Perfect? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThe mainstream media has been presenting images of people that have been edited for years, and as time has passed, social media has also allowed people to present images that have been edited. As a result of this, someone can go from being manipulated by the media at one point in time, to being ...
Views: 1392 - Self Development: Can Self Development Condition People To Believe That It's 'All In The Mind'? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for people to read books on self development, and while they can be looking for ways to change what is taking place within them; they might be looking for ways to become more successful. There is also the chance that they are looking to improve a number of areas of ...
Views: 1229 - Being Present: Can The Need To Look Good Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, what is taking place externally is generally given more attention than what is taking place internally. This then means that it can be normal for some people to focus on their appearance and to ignore what is taking place within them. Point of Focus Someone can then ...
Views: 1473 - Mother Enmeshed Men: Do Some Men Stay Attached To Their Mothers Out Of Loyalty? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some men are able to break away from their mothers, there are other men who are unable to do this. When this doesn’t take place, not only is it going to cause the men to suffer; it is also going to cause the women in their life to suffer. However, if a man has turned his back on women ...
Views: 3954 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Rescue Others Instead Of Rescuing Themselves? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is experiencing some kind of inner pain or drama, they can take a closer look at what is taking place and start to look for solutions, or they can focus on what is taking place around them. Through placing their attention on something or someone else, it can allow them to avoid ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Relationships: What Is Emotional Cut-Off? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one made a mess somewhere, they could either clean it up or they could leave it where it was. If they were to take the first option, it might take them a while, and this may mean they have to put something else on hold. However, if they were to take the second option, it might allow them ...
Views: 5888 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Someone To Become Obsessed With Their Appearance? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that to one degree or another people have always been concerned with their appearance, and in recent years, it could be said that they are more concerned than ever before. For a number of years, the mainstream media had the biggest influence when it came to someone’s ...
Views: 1516 - Boundaries: Can Skin Problems Be Caused By A Lack Of Boundaries? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one saw perfect skin in the past, it may have been because they were looking at images in a magazine; however, if one was to come across perfect skin in today’s world, it could be because they are using social media. And as one can use social media whenever they like, it also means that they ...
Views: 2254 - Interviews With Successful People: Harry Gregson-Williams – Composer - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperI was watching a film called The Equalizer and soon after, I started to listen to the soundtrack. I had appreciated the music while I was watching the film, but it was only upon listening to the soundtrack that I felt truly touched by it. I began thinking about what it would be like to ...
Views: 2067 - Altruism: Is Altruism An Illusion? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one went into a populated area and started to observe other people’s behaviour, they may start to see that not everyone has the same focus. There may be some people who are only concerned with their own well-being, and there could be others who are also concerned about the well-being of the ...
Views: 1598 - Boundaries: Can Anxiety Be Caused By A Lack Of Boundaries? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to have anxiety problems in today’s world, and while it may still be possible for them to carry on with the rest of their life, there is also the chance that their whole life could end up being affected. In this case, it is going to be challenge for them to enjoy ...
Views: 2040 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Say That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one heard someone say that all dogs are the same, there is a strong chance that they would find it hard to agree. This could be because they have owned a number of different breeds, or it could be something they have come to realise through observing other peoples dogs. As a result, ...
Views: 1353 - Relationships: Is Self-Awareness An Important Part Of Attracting The Right Partner? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the need to attract the right person into their life, it doesn’t mean that this will be that takes place. Instead, one can end up attracting people who are not right for them. Now, if one is under a certain age, they might see this as something that they will grow out ...
Views: 1429 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Have Impossible Standards Of Success? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be people who will look towards others when it comes to what it means to be successful, there are going to be others who will look within themselves. When one looks within, it doesn’t mean they won’t be influenced by what other people are doing; what it means is that ...
Views: 1382 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperEven though human beings are emotional beings, it doesn’t mean that everyone on this planet is in touch with how they feel. There are likely to be people who are unable to connect to their feelings. However, even if one isn’t completely disconnected from this part of themselves, it doesn’t ...
Views: 1363 - Relationships: Is It Good Or Bad To See The Best In People? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people in the world who always try to see the best in others, there are also people who always try to see the worst in others. In their eyes, the outlook they have could be seen as best one to have. Through having a different outlook, it is likely to mean that their ...
Views: 1334 - Happiness: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty When They Are Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt guilty whenever they consumed a certain type of food, it is going to be hard for them to enjoy eating it. On one hand, they might continue to eat it and put up with how they feel, and on the other hand, it might cause them to stop eating something altogether. This could be a sign ...
Views: 1496 - Inner Child: Can Someone Heal Their Inner Child Through Mourning Their Unmet Childhood Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has mental and emotional challenges, or if they have relationship problems, they can end up looking for ways to work on their inner child. This is going to be a sign that they have come to the conclusion that their childhood is having an effect on their adult life. The reason they ...
Views: 1499 - Loss: Should Someone Let Go Of Another Person's Possessions After They Have Passed On? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one losses someone, they may feel the need to let go of their possessions soon after. Or if they don’t feel this way, the people around them may encourage them to have clear out, so to speak. It could be said that the reason this would be seen as a good idea is that when something is ...
Views: 1714 - Social Media: Do You Feel Like You're Missing Out If You Don’t Use Social Media? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to go back about twenty years and to ask a number of women what they would feel lost without, they would probably say that they would feel lost without their handbag. The same question could then be out put towards a number of men, and they would probably say they would feel lost ...
Views: 1294 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Being Able To Accept Feedback From Others? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to developing self-awareness, it could be said that it is not possible for this to happen directly. But this is not to say that one has to do something that is completely unrelated. For example, if one entered a room that had a certain smell, it might only be a matter of time ...
Views: 1322 - Relationships: Can How A Relationship Ends Define Whether It Can Be Rekindled? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a relationship can last a lifetime, there is also chance it will only last for short amount of time. It could also be said that there is a greater chance of one staying friends with someone for a lifetime than there is of them being in an intimate relationship with someone for the same ...
Views: 1523 - Loss: Can The Need To Be Loyal Cause Someone To Get Stuck In The Grieving Process? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one experiences loss, it might be possible for them to carry on with the rest of their life; however, there is also the chance that they won’t be able to do this. In this case, it is could be quiet some time before they are able to do what they used to do before. What this comes down to ...
Views: 1624 - True-Self: Can Being Physically Attractive Stop Someone From Finding Their True-Self? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that one’s appearance is more important than it is has ever been, and this is a party the result of social media. One can feel the need to maintain a certain look not only in public, but also online. In the past, one may have gone under the knife in order ...
Views: 1244 - Willpower: Can Someone Use Willpower To Get What They Want? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has gone through a difficult time in their life, it is often said that it was their will to survive that pushed them through. Part of them was not willing to give in, and this is what allowed them to keep going. Therefore, it could be said that this is a force that is not only ...
Views: 1228 - Customer Service: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone could enter a store and not receive eye contact from anyone who works there, and it might not bother them. The same thing could take place when they go and pay for what they have come to buy, and once again, this might not faze them. This could be because they are in a rush and want ...
Views: 5635 - Emotional Healing: Can Someone's Need To Stay Loyal To Their Family Stop Them From Being Able To Heal? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a problem with their car, they are likely to take it to a garage. If they don’t do this, it could be because it is something that is easy to fix or it could be a sign that they have a deeper understanding of how cars work and are able to fix it themselves. Either way, they are ...
Views: 1491 - Relationships: Do People Hurt Others On Purpose? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was asked to think about a time in their life where they have been hurt by someone, there is a strong chance that it won’t be long until someone comes to mind. And while this might cause them to think about a certain event; they might think about a number of things that took place. The ...
Views: 1467 - Positive Thinking: Can Positive Thinking Stop Someone From Finding Their True-Self? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, positive thinking will be seen as something that can be used from time to time, and then for others, it will be seen as something that will need to be used all the time. It is then similar to someone who puts salt on everything they eat and someone who only puts it on certain ...
Views: 1244 - Relationships: How Can Someone Make Sure They Don’t End Up In An Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who end up in relationships that are life-affirming, there are others who end up in relationships that are life-denying. As a result of this, their experiences on this planet are going to be radically different. A Matter of Luck One way of looking at this would ...
Views: 1309 - Therapy: Why Do Some Therapists Want To Save Others? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, there are so many things that one can do, and this can cause them to be overwhelmed. This is why it is not always a ‘good’ thing for one to have more things to choose from. Having more choice can make it even harder for one to know what they want to do; whereas if they ...
Views: 1255 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Vijay Rana - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self-awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from, and one of those people is Vijay Rana. This is someone who is based in England and he is a healer/therapist. Emotional Build-up Towards the end of 2014, I was ...
Views: 1992 - Racism: Can Racism Be Caused By A Lack Of Intellectual Development? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that could be said about today’s world is that it is a time where people are standing up for each other, and it doesn’t matter where someone is from or what they look like, for instance. This has meant that certain people, who didn’t have a voice before, now have the chance to speak up ...
Views: 1275 - Self-Development: Can Self-Development Condition People To Feel Guilty For Being 'Negative'? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is into self–development, there is a strong chance that they will have come across information that emphasises the importance of being ‘positive’. This may mean that one has read a few books and/or it could mean that they have taken part in some kind of course. Having said that, there ...
Views: 1247 - Communication: Is It Easier To Start A Conversation When We Focus On What We Can Give? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one knows someone, it can be easier for them to talk to them, and this could be because they know how the other person will respond to them. As a result of this, they are less likely to think about what they are going to say. It is then going to be possible for them to have a ...
Views: 1522 - Relationships: Should Someone Try To Rekindle A Friendship? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that one’s friends are the family they choose, and this is why someone can feel as close to their fiends as they can to their family. In some instances, the connection one has with their friends could be greater than the connection they have with their family. When this ...
Views: 2268 - Emotional Strength: Can Someone Develop Emotional Strength By Working On Their Mind? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about someone who is emotionally strong, they may start to think about someone who always comes across as though are unaffected by their emotions. This can then mean that they will picture someone who is rarely, if ever, angry or sad, for example. Alternatively, they may ...
Views: 1515 - Grieving: Why Do Some People Try To Stop Others From Grieving? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are plenty of things that separate human beings, they are also plenty of things that bring them together. For instance, no matter what someone’s gender is or where they are from on this planet, they are still part of the human race. There are of course many other ways in which ...
Views: 1736 - Relationships: Has Internet Dating Caused Some People To Believe That They Can Find The ‘Perfect’ Partner? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s word, one no longer needs to be around people in order to find someone to be in a relationship with, and this is because of the internet. The internet has changed the world in more ways than one, and one of the ways it has changed the world is through allowing people to find a partner ...
Views: 1605 - Receiving: Do Some People's Childhoods Stop Them From Being Able To Receive? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people in the world who are not only able to give, they are also able to receive, and as a result of this, they are not going to be accustomed to running on empty. On the other hand, there are people who going to be used to running on empty, and this is because they are unable to ...
Views: 1655 - Body-Shaming: Why Do Some People Who Exercise Shame People Who Don't? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, a gym membership was not something that many people had, and while this was partly because of the cost, it was also due to the fact that there wasn’t as much pressure on people to exercise. This is not to say that people have only recently been encouraged to exercise; what it comes ...
Views: 2216 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Create A False-Self? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in touch with their true-self, it is likely to mean that they are in touch with their true needs and feelings, among others things. These inner aspects will then go onto shape their behaviour, and the idea people have of them can then match up with who they are. However, this ...
Views: 1982 - Confidence: Why Do Some People Go From Having No Confidence To Being Arrogant? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who appear to always be confident, there are also people who appear to always lack confidence. In this case, it would be easy to come to the conclusion that some people are more resourceful than others. However, although this is how they come across, it is unlikely ...
Views: 1575 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Act Aggressively When They Don't Get What They Want? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHaving needs is part of being human, and while the ideal might be to always have them met, this is not how life works. There will be times when it is not going to be possible for one to have their needs met. During these moments, one will have to tolerate frustration, and while it may only ...
Views: 1295 - Meaning Of Life: Do Some Peoples Childhood Set Them Up To Wonder What The Meaning Of Life Is? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many questions that someone can have throughout their life, and one thing that they can think about is what the meaning of life is. This could be something they think about from time to time, or it could be something that ends up consuming their whole existence. The mind likes to ...
Views: 1333 - Happiness: Why Do Some People Want To Be Happy All The Time? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is into self-development, they may have the need to be happy all the time. However, even if this is not something they are into, they may still have the same need. In this case, they may believe that this is the how they are supposed to experience life, and through having this ...
Views: 1698 - Fifty Shades Of Grey: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThis was a film that I had already heard about due to the book being so popular, and although I did plan to read the book, I didn’t get round to it in the end. However, from what people had said about the book, it sounded like something that I would enjoy writing about. Now that I have ...
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