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- ”You Have To Be Careful What You Focus On!” - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was with a friend last year, I remember touching upon what was going on with the presidential election in America. I had been paying attention to this, but this friend hadn’t been doing the same thing. I said that it was hard to work out what was going on and he said that there was no ...
Views: 948 - Being Present: Can An Emotional Build-Up Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is not living in the present it is going to be a challenge for them to focus on what they are doing. As a result, they could be more concerned about what is taking place within them than what is taking place without. If they were working, it could cause them to overlook what they ...
Views: 1401 - Depression: Can An Emotional Build-Up Cause Someone To Feel Depressed When They Wake Up? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who like to wake up early, there are other people who don’t. If one does like to wake up early, they could describe themselves as a ‘morning person’, and this is likely to mean that they generally find it easy to wake up. And when they do, they could feel as ...
Views: 1322 - Emotional Problems: Why Do Some Men Suffer In Silence When They Have Mental And Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile anyone can suffer from mental and emotional problems, there is a stronger chance that someone will reach out for support if they are woman. What this comes down to is that this is something that affects each sex differently. Times Have Changed As although certain parts of the world ...
Views: 1765 - Free Speech: Why Do Some People Try To Stop Others From Expressing Their Views? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the people that one is closest to, they are likely to find that they have similar views. They may disagree about certain things from time to time, but in general they will be on the same page, so to speak. Whereas if one was to think about the people they that they are not ...
Views: 1830 - Guilt: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Feel Guilty? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there will be moments where one’s emotional experience reflects reality, there can also be moments when it doesn’t. In this case, it could be said that there is no reason for one to feel the way that they do. However, even though there will be moments where it isn’t necessary for one ...
Views: 1705 - History: Can You Control People By Controlling History? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what most people know about history, there is a chance that the majority of what they know was picked up whilst they were at school. Along with this, there can be what they have learned through watching films. On the other hand, there are the people who have taken matters ...
Views: 1635 - Relationships: Are Relationship Problems Caused By Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to fixing something, it is not uncommon for some kind of diagnosis to take place. Once this has taken place, the appropriate action can then be taken, and before long, it could be back to normal. Alternatively, someone could find that something doesn’t work and instead of ...
Views: 1500 - Relationships: Can A Bad Relationship Cause Someone To Believe That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are in relationships that could be described as ‘functional’; there are others who are in relationships that could be described as ’dysfunctional’. And as a result of this, their experience on this planet is going to be radically different. One Experience ...
Views: 1468 - Relationships: Do You Push People Away When They Trigger Your Pain? - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about being in a relationship, they might focus on what it would be like to be with someone who they can share their life with. This can then mean that they will experience positive feelings. The reason that one has this experience could be because it reminds them of what ...
Views: 1580 - Relationships: Is It A Good Idea For Someone To Treat Others How They Would Like To Be Treated? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to treat someone with respect, there is the chance that they will get a certain response. Whereas if they were to treat someone with disrespect, there is the chance they will get a completely different response. When it comes to the first example, one might expect another person ...
Views: 1506 - Relationships: When Someone Believes That All Men/Women Are The Same Is It Because They Lack Self-Awareness? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who are able to see that not all men/women are the same, there are also people who are unable to do so. In their eyes, every member of the opposite gender is going to be the same. The First Side If someone was to ask a person in the first group to prove to them that ...
Views: 1331 - Relationships: Why Do People Who Fear Being Abandoned End Up With People Who Fear Being Smothered? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there will be times when someone will want to be around others, there will also be times when they want to be by themselves. And as to how long someone will spend in the company of others or in their own company can depend on a number of factors. Human beings are not all the same and ...
Views: 1812 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Blame Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something goes wrong, one can either look into what took place, or they can simply find someone to blame. If they were to look into what happened, it would give them the chance to make a difference. For example, they could see if they have played a part in what took place and if so, ...
Views: 1744 - Relationships: Will The People That Someone Attracts Online Be Different To The People They Attract Offline? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to run out of food in the past, they would need to go shopping; however, in today’s world, this is no longer the case. The only thing that they need to do is to go online and to order what it is that they need. And depending on when they order what they need, it could be delivered ...
Views: 1631 - Star Wars: Does Star Wars Provide The Ultimate Escape? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to ask someone if they had heard of ‘star wars’, there is a strong chance that they will say yes. Now, this could be because they watch a lot of films, but at the same time, this might not be the case. What this comes down to is how popular this franchise is and as a result of ...
Views: 1576 - Therapy: Should Someone Work With A Therapist For A Long Period Of Time? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one wants to work with a therapist, they can have a number of different questions, and one thing they can want to know is how long it will last. This could come down to the fact that they want to move on with their life, or it could be a sign that they just want to feel better. ...
Views: 1675 - True-Self: How Can People Respond When Someone Lets Go Of Their False-Self? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how one behaves around others, there is the chance that their behaviour generally matches up with their true needs and feelings. What this will then mean is that they won’t have the inclination to put on an act around others. Therefore, if the people they are close to were ...
Views: 1190 - Consumerism: Do You Ever Think About Where The Stuff You Buy Comes From? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are certain times during the year when someone can buy more than they usually do, and while this can be a time when other people are in the same position, this is not always the case. For instance, if it was Christmas, there are going to be plenty of other people who are also buying a lot ...
Views: 1278 - 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: Has Internet Dating Made It Easier For People To Deceive Others? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the desire to achieve something, they can end up imagining what their life would be like if they were to achieve it. On one hand, they could believe that it will have a small impact on their life, and on the other hand, they could believe that it will have significant impact on ...
Views: 1657 - Relationships: Is Being Curious An Important Part Of Experiencing Intimacy? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go and see their doctor, there is a strong chance that they would be the point off focus. This is primarily due to the fact that one is likely to be there because they have a problem and the doctor is there to assist them with what is taking place. One way of looking at this ...
Views: 1622 - Relationships: Is Someone Only Friends With You Because They Are Attracted To You? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is where one will meet someone who they will become friends with, and on the other hand, there is reason why they will become friends with them. And when it comes to where they can meet someone, this is not going to be limited to one place. There will be the more ...
Views: 1422 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Shame Others When They Open Up? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to experience intimacy, it will be important for them to open up to others. However, this is not to say that they should simply open up to anyone, and this is because doing so would lead to problems. When one opens up to another they are putting themselves in a ...
Views: 1303 - Social Media: Are Real Relationships Being Replaced By Online Relationships? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to use social media, not only could they see what their ‘friends’ have been doing; they could also see what certain celebrities have been doing. What this comes down to is that their news feed is going to be filled with updates from people they now and from people they don’t know. ...
Views: 1594 - Victim Mentality: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Have A Victim Mentality? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is going through a difficult time in their life, they could come to believe that they are being victimised. When this happens, they could end up feeling hopeless, and as though they have no control. Alternatively, they could look into what is taking place and then look into what ...
Views: 1496 - Self-Development: Are You Drawn To A Teacher Because Of What They Know Or Because Of How They Come Across? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to change something about themselves in the past, they may have ended up reading a book, for instance. Nowadays, one can end up going onto a search engine and watching a video. But if they were to read something, it could relate to what has been written on a blog. What this ...
Views: 1019 - Self-Development: Can Self-Development Stop People From Developing Self-Awareness? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one’s life isn’t going as they would like it to go, there is the chance that this will cause them to experience pain. On one hand, one could end up feeling like a victim and not do anything about it, and on the other hand, they could get in touch with their anger and end up taking ...
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