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- 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: 1506 - 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: 2246 - 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: 2060 - 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: 1591 - 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: 2029 - 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: 1344 - 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: 1420 - 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: 1373 - 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: 1353 - 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: 1323 - 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: 1481 - 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: 1487 - 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: 1702 - 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: 1287 - 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: 1313 - 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: 1510 - 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: 1609 - 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: 1236 - 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: 1219 - 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: 5614 - 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: 1484 - 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: 1455 - 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: 1236 - 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: 1301 - 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: 1245 - 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: 1973 - 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: 1269 - 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: 1241 - 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: 1513 - 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: 2258 - 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: 1511 - 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: 1723 - 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: 1598 - 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: 1645 - 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: 2203 - 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: 1973 - 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: 1568 - 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: 1286 - 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: 1325 - 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: 1686 - 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 ...
Views: 2027 - 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: 1226 - Self-Sabotage: Can Someone Find Out Why They Sabotage Their Life By Looking Within Themselves? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one’s life is not going the way they want it to go, it could be because they are going through a challenging time. In this case, it will be important for them to keep going, and to stay focused on what matters. As to how long this will last can all depend on what they are going through; ...
Views: 1324 - Loss: Is Time A Great Healer? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when one can experience a loss and it won’t have much of an effect on them, and then there are times when this won’t be the case. And what can define how much of an impact a loss has on them can all depend on their level of emotional attachment. For example, if one had a ...
Views: 1620 - Self-Sabotage: Do Some People Sabotage Their Life In Order To Stay Loyal To Their Family? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who are able to move forward and achieve success, and then there are others who are unable to do this. And when one experiences life in this way, it could cause them to go down a number of different paths. They could end up looking externally for the answers, and seeing ...
Views: 1546 - Relationships: Can Our Perception Of Someone Be Defined By How Other People Describe Them? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when one will meet someone without knowing anything about them and then there are other times when this won’t be the case. In this instance, one will have heard about the other before person they have even met them. When this happens, one can feel as though they already know ...
Views: 1367 - 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: 1223 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Who Are Aware End Up With People Who Are Unaware? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have a clear idea about kind of person they want to be with, it doesn’t mean they will end up with someone who meets their requirements. When this happens, the people around them may say that they expect too much, and this can then cause one to settle for less. However, there ...
Views: 1506 - Self-Harm: Do Some People Suffer In Order To Avoid Their True Feelings? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings are designed to seek pleasure and to avoid pain, and while there is no denying this; it would be inaccurate to say that they will always try to seek pleasure. There are times when people experience pain and instead of it being something that encourages them to ...
Views: 1364 - Success: Do Some People Want To Be Successful To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile success can mean different things to different people, there are also different reasons as to why someone would want to be successful. And what makes them want to be successful can not only have a big impact on whether they are able to achieve what they want to achieve, it can also define ...
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