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- "Why Do You Want To Do That?" - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA few years ago a friend of mine asked me if I was able to help them move house. I asked them when they were moving and I came to see that I was available on that day. I think I had already helped two friends move house already that year, so I was well-prepared. Shortly after I had been ...
Views: 1253 - Relationships: Can Being Needy Cause Someone To Be Attracted To The Wrong People? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is not a good idea for one to be needy if they want to find someone to be with. In fact, it could be said that this is the kind of advice that one is most likely to hear from other people. Another Part Along with this, one might have heard about how important it ...
Views: 1251 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Always Attract Men Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf woman was to focus on an area of her life that is not working, she may begin to think about how she is unable to find a man who is available. This could be how her life has been for a short while, or it may have been this was for as long as she can remember. There is Hope When she can ...
Views: 1251 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Only Support The Rebel When They Watch Films? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is no longer necessary for one to simply go along with everything the mainstream media tells them, and this is partly because of the alternative media. This is not to say that one had to go along with what this source told them in the past, as this wasn’t the case. A ...
Views: 1250 - Hiding: Does The Fear Of Being Harmed Cause You To Hide? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that one of our greatest needs is to be seen who we really are, and what this shows is that we are not here to hide. Therefore, when it is not possible for someone to fulfil this need, it is going to cause them to suffer. Part of Life There are going to be people who are ...
Views: 1250 - Relationships: Are Some People More Interested In What People Say Than What They Do? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that what people do is more important than what they say, and this going to come down to the fact that actions speak louder than words. As while it is easy for someone to say something, it is going to take a lot more effort for them to do something. In The Beginning ...
Views: 1250 - Needs: Is It Important For Someone To Be Comfortable With Their Needs When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the tendency to please others, it is likely to be a sign that they don’t feel comfortable with their own needs. It is then not going to matter that they are a separate human being, as their life won’t be a reflection of who they are. Point of Focus Their day-to-day life ...
Views: 1248 - 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 - Therapy: Can Someone End Up Working On The Wrong Area When They Have Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a position where they are unable to handle life, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to reach out support. What this could show is that one feels depressed, or they might suffer from fear and anxiety, for instance. A Number of Things Or, there is the ...
Views: 1247 - Relationships: Does Someone Lack Self-Awareness If They Say They Are Unlucky In Love? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some areas of one’s life can generally go to plan, there can be others that don’t, and this is something that can cause them to experience a lot of pain. For example, they could find that their career is going in the right direction, but that it hasn’t been possible for them to achieve ...
Views: 1246 - Terrorism: Is It A Good Idea To Carry On As Normal After A Terrorist Attack? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in England and, naturally, this has had a big effect on the country. However, this is not the only country in Europe that has been affected in his way. Normal These kinds of attacks are becoming a regular occurrence in the western ...
Views: 1246 - 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: Is It Important To Take Responsibility For How We Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about someone they appreciate, there is a strong chance that they will end up feeling ‘good’. Yet, if they were to think about someone who presses their buttons, for instance, they are unlikely to have the same emotional experience. And when they feel good, there is not ...
Views: 1244 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Repetition To Control People? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, one would have watched TV, listened to the radio or read a paper if they wanted to find out what was taking place in the world. Nowadays, this is no longer necessary, and this is because they can simply go online. And, providing they have a Smartphone, they can do this no matter ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - 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 - Online Dating: Should Someone Take It Personally If Another Person Goes Silent On Them? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they wanted to start a new relationship, they might decide to join an online dating side. This could be seen as the best way for them to find someone to be with. No Shame In the past, online dating was frowned upon, and this was partly because it was ...
Views: 1244 - Therapy: Why Do Some People Judge People Who Have Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has a problem with their car, there is a strong chance that they will end up taking it to a garage. And this is likely to take place without one spending a lot of time thinking about whether this is the right decision or not. No Pressure This is because one won’t be doing ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Keep People At A Distance? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to connect with others, and then there are others who are unable to do so. When one can do this, there is a strong chance that they are going to be used to having people in their life that they are close to. One on side this could mean that they will have ...
Views: 1243 - “This Was Someone Who Was In Touch With Their Emotions!” - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperShortly after I got back from Mexico in 2014, I started spending more time with a friend who I had met a few years before. This was someone who I had met whilst I was at a social club. I remember seeing someone who was friendly and outgoing, and I felt the need to go and talk to them. At ...
Views: 1243 - "I Was Full Of Self-Doubt" - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperBefore I started writing articles, I had been on the path for around seven years. During this time, I had put a lot of effort into trying to understand myself and why my life was the way it was. So, when I started writing, it wasn’t as though I just woke up one day and thought that I would ...
Views: 1241 - False-Self: Can Someone Create A False-Self When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some people are in touch with their true-self, and allow their life to be influenced by it, there are others who experience life differently. As a result of this, it can mean that they are out of touch with who they are. When one is in touch with their true-self, it is likely to ...
Views: 1241 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Don't Value Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the ideal will be for one to stand their ground when they meet someone, and not to put up with anything that will have a negative effect on them. Through being this way, they won’t allow another person to bring them down. Give And Take Thus, when they do meet ...
Views: 1241 - Relationships: Do Some People Only Help Others Because They Feel Guilty? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can assist others in a direct manner, they can also do this indirectly. As a result of this, it is not necessary for one to work in the helping profession, for instance, in order to make a difference. However, even if one was in a position where they didn’t help others ...
Views: 1241 - Your Story: Is Your Need To Be Loyal Causing You To Create Someone Else's Life? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one does a lot of reading, they may find that they read a lot about other people’s lives. This could be because they like to find out about how other people experience life, and it could also be a sign that they like to get away from their own life. There is then the chance that they are ...
Views: 1240 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Lose Interest When Another Person Treats Them Well? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone had the desire to be in a relationship, they might think about what they can do to find the right person. This could then be a time when they will join at least one dating app and/or they might start going out a few times a week. Now, this is not to say that they will end up going ...
Views: 1239 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Try To Revive A Relationship That Isn’t Healthy? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end it doesn’t mean that one will be willing to walk away. Instead, they may feel the need have the other person in their life again, and it might not be enough for them to see the other person from time to time. One Reason This could then be a sign that ...
Views: 1239 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Only Attracted To People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one could be in a relationship with someone who is available, they might also find that they are with someone who is unavailable. This is something that is going to have a big effect on how fulfilling their relationship is. One Experience If one can relate to the former, they are ...
Views: 1238 - The Media: Do Some People Believe Everything The Alternative Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who look towards the mainstream media to be informed, there are others who are no longer willing to do so. When these people want to find out about what is taking place around them, they will look towards the alternative media. In the past, there was only one option ...
Views: 1236 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Have In Our Life Who Undermine Us? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can share their life with people who support them, they can also be in a different position. As a result of this, the people they are closest to could be the ones who hold them back. The Ideal When one has people around them are able to support them, their life is going to be ...
Views: 1234 - Self-Worth: Is Self-Worth Something We Develop? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side, it could be said that there is confidence, and on the other side, it could be said that there is self-worth. The first one could be seen as something one can experience at one level, and the other could be seen as something they can experience at another level. Therefore, even ...
Views: 1234 - Relationships: Is There A Reason Why Some People Always End Up With People Who Cheat On Them? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one spends a fair amount of time watching TV, there is a strong chance that they have watched programs where people have cheated on their spouse or partner. This is often a common theme when it comes to dramas and soaps, for instance. At the same time, one may have also have friends or ...
Views: 1233 - Relationships: Is A Woman A Victim If She Attracts Controlling Men? - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a woman can have the desire to be with a certain type of man, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. There is then the chance that the kind of guy she ends with is completely different to the one she had in mind. Not a Problem Nevertheless, she could find that this is ...
Views: 1233 - "You Need To Be Able To Handle Your Own Emotions!" - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThrough reading books on self-development, taking courses and changing what was taking place in my mind, amongst other things, I started to settle down mentally and emotionally. This was something that often stood out when I was out socialising, as I generally felt as though I was in control of ...
Views: 1232 - Critical Thinking: Is It Normal For Children To Have Gender Identity Issues? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about children who have gender identity issues. It doesn’t end there though, as a lot of exposure has been given to adults who are also going through the same experience. Confusion If one has heard a lot about this, they could wonder what is going on, ...
Views: 1232 - Success: Is It A Good Idea For Someone To Ask Themselves Why They Want To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, success is something that a lot of people want to experience, and if they are already experiencing it, they can feel the need to experience even more. However, although a lot of people want to be successful, it doesn’t mean they all want to have the same thing. For one ...
Views: 1231 - Therapy: Can Someone Become Dependent On Their Therapist If They Are Emotionally Unstable? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a position where they find it hard to feel at peace within, it can be a challenge for them to be able to handle life. This is down to the fact that this could be something that affects every part of it. And if they were to think about how long their life has been this way ...
Views: 1231 - Intimacy: Can Feeling Worthless Stop Someone From Being Able To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are a number of things that people need in order to have a fulfilling existence. When these things are in place, one can feel as though they are on the right track. Close Connections One of the things that this is likely to include is having people in their ...
Views: 1231 - Depression: Can Someone End Up Depressed If They Ignore Their Anger? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone exercises, they are likely feel better, and this can be how they feel for a little while afterwards. There are going to be a number of reasons as to why this is, but one of the things that will have had an effect is all of the energy that was released. This is not the ...
Views: 1229 - 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 - Social Media: Should We Delete People On Social Media If We Don't Agree With Them? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, there are likely to be moments when one of their friends says something that they don’t agree with. Or, if they don’t say something like this, they could share something that goes against how they see something. Part of It One way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1229 - Dating: Is It A Good Sign If Someone Is 'Spiritual'? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the desire to meet someone who is spiritual, it could show that they are also spiritual. At the same time, it could be said that regardless of whether one sees themselves as spiritual or not, it doesn’t change the fact that they are spiritual. It is then not that some people are ...
Views: 1228 - 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 - “He Is A Great Teacher!” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago, I got together with a friend and he spoke about a video that he wanted to make on domestic violence. This was one of many that he was looking to put together. I think that the video he made after this was on knife crime, with the next one being about the masks that we ...
Views: 1228 - “What Qualifications Do You Have?” - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAt the beginning of last year I had a few videos made, and one of those videos was about what qualifications I had. What inspired me to make this video was an email that I had received around that time. In this email someone said that they liked my work or that they liked an article, but ...
Views: 1227 - Relationships: Are Friends The People That We Have In Our Life Who Try To Fix Us? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have people in their life who are there to support them, they can also spend time with people who try to fix them. As a result of this, it could be said that one will feel good in their presence or they will end up feeling bad. Another way of looking at it would be to say ...
Views: 1225 - Dating: Can Being Needy Stop Someone From Having Boundaries? - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one goes on a date, they may find that they are able to be themselves, and this is going to show that they feel comfortable in their own skin. Therefore, even if they are at a point in their life where they want to be with someone, they are not going to come across as being needy. The ...
Views: 1225 - Offended: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Masculine Nature If They Are Always Offended? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to stay up to date with what is taking place in the mainstream media, they may have come to see that it is not uncommon to hear about people who have been offended by one thing or another. This may cause them to wonder why people have become so sensitive in today’s world. At ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Free Speech: Does Someone Lack Self-Control If They Harm Another Person For What They Believe? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be times when one will come across people who have a similar outlook to them, they are also going to be times when they don’t. When this happens, they could find that someone will have a completely different way of looking at something. Part of Life It could be ...
Views: 1222 - Self-Image: Do People Become Irrelevant When They Get Older? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, there is often more attention is given to people who are at the beginning of their life than there is to those who are going towards the end of it. Yet, it might be more accurate to say that people are often overlooked before they even get to this stage. Youth What this ...
Views: 1222 - Boundaries: Is It Important For Someone To Be Able To Say No When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt tired, it might not matter if someone asked them if they would like to go out. They could put their own needs first and say that they haven’t got the energy to do anything. This could be what always takes place, or it could be something that happens from time to time. If this is ...
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