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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Do Some People Need To Experience A Few Bad Relationships Before They Can Appreciate A Good One?

There are some people who will feel comfortable being in a relationship with someone who is not abusive, while there will be others who won’t. Therefore, if someone who can relate to the former was to end up with someone who is abusive, they would probably soon walk away. And, if someone who can relate to the latter was to end up with someone who is not abusive, there is a strong chance that they would also walk way. This might be hard to believe, due to what they have been through in the past. A Common Outlook

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: What Can Someone Do If They Keep Ending Up With The Wrong Person?

If someone had just bought a car, there is a strong chance that they would have taken it for a test drive first. This would have given them the opportunity to find out what it is like and to see if it would be a good match for them. Along with this, they would have most likely asked a number of questions about the car. After all, this was a big decision, so it is a good thing that they had done their research and not just gone for any car. A Different Approach

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

When The Past Is Present

In the book, ‘When The past is Present’, David Richo goes into how our past can still influence what is taking place in our present This was a book I read in 2012, so I can’t remember any specific details about it. However, I had an experience recently that clearly demonstrated how what took place in the past can impact the present. I often spend a certain amount of time in an environment where, at times, I feel as though I’m walking on eggshells. Unstable

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Use The 'Drama Triangle' To Control People?

The idea that the people at the top keep people in line by dividing them is nothing new; this has been going on for many, many years. Over the years, A number of words have been used to describe who these people are. In recent years, they have been described as the ‘deep state’, whereas in the past they have been called the illuminate, amongst other things. For others, all these words are just distractions, and that it is actually the Zionists who are running just about everything from behind the scenes. Moving On

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The Prevalence Of The Entitlement Mentality Show How Out Of Balance The West Has Become?

The mainstream media routinely covers stories that go into how someone believes that they should receive something without having to work for it. Yet, if it doesn’t relate to one person, it will relate to a group of people. Thanks to identity politics, just about everyone has been put into a group in today’s world. So, regardless of what someone’s life is like or how they treat others, for instance, they will ether been an oppressor or they will be oppressed. One Area

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Don’t Compare Yourself With Others

If someone wanted to find out how well they are doing in life, they could end up looking around them. One is then going to compare themselves with the people they are close to, along with the people who they know. Alte atively, one could think about the people in their life who are around the same age as them and see how they match up. If one thinks that they are doing as well the people in their life or those that are the same age, they could come to believe that they are doing well. Another Outcome

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

How Do I Know If My Higher Self Is Talking To Me?

Just under a week ago I wrote an article titled, ‘You Can’t Have Anything Until You Don't Need It.’ I wrote this article after I had looked through, ‘Creating Money: Attracting Abundance’ by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer. Along with the part of the book that I spoke about in the aforementioned article, there was another part of it that caught my attention. This part went into an area that I wasn’t overly familiar with. Seldom Spoken About

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Sometimes We Need To Hit Rock Bottom Before We Can Rise Up

I recently heard something that made me think about how destructive positive thinking can be. Thanks, in part, due to the self-development world, so many people believe that they need to have positive thoughts all the time. And, if they don’t, something bad will happen; with negative thoughts being seen as the reason why bad things have happened in their life. It is then not going to be much of a surprise for someone like this to become obsessed with what is taking place in their head. One Focus

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does It Matter If A President/Politician Is Male/Female?

In recent years, a lot has been said about how their needs to be more female politicians. The view that is often put forward is that there are far too many men who hold these positions and that progress needs to be made so that the gender gap changes. This is then something that not only lead to great equality, it will also mean that women will have far more say over what takes place in the world. Another thing that is often mentioned is that this is an area that needs to be more racially diverse. A Mixed Response

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Why Would A Man/Woman Be Against Masculinity?

For quite some time now, a lot has been said about so-called ‘toxic masculinity’ and now, ‘traditional masculinity’ has been targeted by the experts at the American Psychological Association (APA). Masculinity is then a problem and, if a man has any masculine traits, it will mean that he is also a problem. Based on this, the only way that a man will be able to redeem himself will be for him to cleanse his being of all masculine traits. In other words, the solution to his problem will be for him to become completely feminine. Confusion

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Are Borders More Important Than Ever Before?

In recent years, a lot has been said about borders and whether or not the time has come for them to be removed. And, when it comes to what someone’s views are on this topic, it can all depend on what side of the political line they are drawn to. If someone is drawn towards the left of the line, they can believe that having open borders is the best option; whereas if someone is drawn to the right of the line, they can believe that this would be a terrible idea. This is then something that can create a fair amount of conflict between people. Another Scenario

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About Being Seen If They Were Abused As A Child?

If someone was abused and/or neglected when they were a child, it may be hard for them to reveal who they are now that they are an adult. What could feel comfortable is hiding from others and hiding when they are around others. However, even though this is what can take place, it doesn’t mean that they will be aware of this. Due to how long they have lived life in this way for, it might not even occur to them that they are hiding themselves. Another Part of This

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Being Seen: Can The Fear Of Being Seen Stop Someone From Reaching Out For Support?

It has been said that a big part of success is simply turning up, and this shows how important it is to take the first step. If the first step is not taken, it won’t be possible for someone to get the ball rolling, so to speak. What typically stops someone from taking the first step is fear, and, once they have been able to take this step and to see that there is nothing to worry about, it will be a lot easier for them to keep going. The momentum will build and it can be as though they are rolling down a hill, whereas before it might have been as though were trying to roll up a hill.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Boundaries: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Say Yes All The Time?

If someone wants to do something, they can say yes, and, if they don’t, they can say no. Both of these words are going to be important; one word won’t be more important than the other. When someone can use both of these words, there will be no reason for them to have the tendency to ignore their own needs. Being able to pay attention to their own needs is also going to have a positive effect on their wellbeing. The Right Approach

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Did The Ego Create Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to end up having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy if they are going through a tough time. This is due to the fact that this is seen as the ideal tool to deal with a whole host of different challenges. It has been said that one of the good things about it is that there is no need for someone to go into their past and to wallow there. Clearly, if someone is not in a good way, that’s the going to be the last thing that they will want to do. The Main Focus

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Travelling Is Great For Developing The Masculine Aspect!

During my time in Sweden, Stockholm, I was reminded of how good it was to travel. Before I went away, the last time I went aboard was a number of years ago, and this meant that I had pretty much forget about what it was like to go away. When I was away, it was clear that I was the one who had to get the ball moving, so to speak, or nothing would happen. There wasn’t someone else who would make things happen. In The Beginning

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Sound Stupid When You Say That!

Earlier on I was listening to a conversation where one person was having a go at someone else. These were not just two strangers, though; they were two people who knew each other. One of them said something and the other person didn’t hear what was said, so they ended up saying “what?” a few times. But, instead is simply repeating what they had said, they ended up criticising them. A Put Down

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“I Have To Become Someone Else. I Have To Become Something Else”

Around five years ago, whilst I was visiting a friend, I ended up watching a series called ‘Arrow’. I hadn’t heard of it before but I was happy to give it a go and after watching the first episode, there was one thing that was on my mind – to watch the next one. I thought that it was very well made and it had everything, including; a good story, interesting locations, unique characters and it was easy on the eye. After watching the first two series, I more or less forget all about the series and carried on with my life. One Line

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Can Someone Save The Planet By Feeling Bad?

It is not uncommon for the media to share information about what is happening in the oceans and what certain animals are going through. This type of information can be found on social media too. From what is going on around the world, it is perfectly clear that a lot of harm is being done to the planet. Based on the information that is presented, it would then be easy to conclude that it will only be a matter of time being human beings kill mother earth. Another View

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The 'I'm Offended' Response Show How Narcissistic The Western World Has Become?

Nowadays, the mainstream media routinely covers instances where someone has been offended by something. At times, what has taken place can receive a fair amount of attention, and, at other times, it can receive a small amount of attention. But, while this source typically covers instances that have taken place a little while ago, one can browse through a social media site to see it happening in real time. Here, one can instantly find out about what has caused another person to be offended. Two Worlds

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The West’s Obsession With Tolerance Show How Out Of Balance It Has Become?

In today’s world, a day rarely goes by when someone in the public eye won’t talk about how important it is to be tolerant. This is often seen as the ultimate value to have; it is as though it is the answer to most, if not all, problems. Therefore, the more that people are willing to allow the views and behaviours that they don’t agree with to exist, the better the world will be for everyone. And, as some many countries in the western world are being flooded with people from different cultures, it is clear to see how necessary it is for people to be tolerant. Two Options

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Why Are Men Being Demonised?

The short film that was recently released by a big brand is yet another thing that focuses on ‘toxic masculinity’. There are some people who are pleased that it has been made, while there are others who have had a very different reaction. If someone is on board with it, they could believe that some men need to realise that the behaviours that were pointed out in the video are not acceptable. Its then as though some men believe that bullying, harassment and violence, amongst other things, are essential when it comes to being a man. Confusion

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Projection: Can Someone Suffer When They Project Their 'Good' Traits Onto Others?

It is not uncommon for the word ‘projection’ to be heard when it comes to the world of self-development and psychology. Yet even if one doesn’t spend time reading books on these areas, they might still have heard about this word on more than one occasion. A Negative Occurrence And if one was to think about this word for a few moments, they might start to think about how this is something that takes place when someone doesn’t take responsibility for what is taking place within them. This is then not going to relate to something that is positive.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Want To Destroy Masculinity?

If someone pays attention to the mainstream media on a regular basis, they may have heard the term ‘toxic masculinity’. And even if they don’t pay attention to this source of information, they may have still heard this term. This could be because they are at university or have been there in the past, or perhaps they have heard this term by paying attention to the alte ative media. Either way, when it comes to what comes to mind when they think of this term; it can all depend on what sources they have paid attention to. A Big Problem

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“Did You Watch The Royal Wedding?”

A few weeks ago, while I was waiting for something in a city nearby, I was asked by someone if I had watched the royal wedding. But before I go into what happened next, I want to go into what it was like for me before it took place. The media spent a lot of time talking about what it would be like and there were people around me who also spoke about it. Therefore, the only way it would have been possible for me to get away from it all would have been to go into the middle of nowhere. Another Event

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Career: Will Someone Need To Create A New Identity If They Have Lost Their Job?

When it comes to what someone does for a living, there is the chance that it is a big part of who they are. In fact, it might go even further, with one seeing this area of their life as their whole life. One is then not just going to go to work and then to leave this part of their life when they come home; it will be something that they live and breathe. During their time off, then, they will most likely spend a lot of time thinking about their job. More Work

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Is Celebrity Worship A Sign Of How Emotionally Undeveloped The Western World Is?

In just about every country in the western world, very few people class themselves as religious. At the same time, the people who are coming into this part of the world from Africa and the Middle East, for instance, are often religious. Therefore, while religion is on its way out in this part of the world, this might not be the case as time goes by. Due to the low birth rates and the amount of children that these people often have, the western world could end up being extremely religious. The Same Dynamic

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotionally Unavailable Fathers: Can A Man Have A Lot of Unmet Needs To Grieve If He Had An Emotionally Unavailable Father?

Just because a man’s early years are behind him, it doesn’t mean that what took place during this time in his life is no longer affecting him. This may have been a time when his father was physically there, but emotionally absent. What this means is that even though his father was around at this stage of his life, it wouldn’t have been possible for him to really connect to him. In general, his father may have been working, caught up in something and/or just not been present. Out of Reach

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“I No Longer Had A Purpose!”

Growing up in a guest house meant that there was always something to do; therefore, there wasn’t much time to relax. If I didn’t get up at a certain time or disappeared when I was supposed to be working, I would often be in a lot of trouble. Sometimes I would go out when I got home from school or at the weekend, but it wasn’t always easy for me to do so. I would be told that there was a lot to do and, as I lived there, I would have to play my part. Pressure

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“There Is No Reason To Feel Ashamed If You Have Mental And Emotional Problems!”

A little while ago I was talking to someone who said that one of their friends had suffered from depression in the past and, along with this, another one of their friends had recently revealed that they were not in a good way. I don’t think it came as a surprise for them to hear about what their first friend had been through, but that wasn’t the case when it came to their other friend. Hidden

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Anxiety: Can Someone Experience Anxiety If They Don't Feel Safe In Their Body?

There appears to be a lot of people in today’s world who suffer from anxiety, and while this may be something that only affects certain areas of their life, it may be far more severe. When it relates to the former, there may be times when they are able to settle down and to feel at peace. Nonetheless, when it relates to the latter, it might be hard for them to function in their day-to-day life. Due to what is taking place within them, it is going to be more or less impossible for them to settle down and to feel at peace. One Big Challenge

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Did The Establishment Set Up The Alte ative Media?

If someone wants to find out about what is going on in the world, they might end up looking towards the alte ative media. This can be seen as the only news source that does what it is supposed to do – to report on what is actually going on. It might then be accurate to say that this person likes to think for themselves, which is why they don’t pay attention to the mainstream media. They are not going to be interested in being a passive consumer of the news. Looking For Answers

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Only Feel Valuable When They Wear Designer Labels?

Many years ago, there were only a small amount of designer brands but, as time has passed, this has gradually changed. Thanks to the internet, there are now numerous designer brands. Still, even though plenty of brands have appeared over the years, a number of the old brands are still right at the top. This could be put down to the fact that these brands are still better than the others, or it could be put down to their ability to market their products in the right way. Indifferent

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Awareness: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Ignore Their Own Pain?

In the same way that a light will usually appear on the dashboard of a car when something isn’t right, someone will usually experience pain when something is not right. Through paying attention to this pain, they will be able to do something about it. On the one hand, there will be physical pain and, on the other, there will be emotional pain. This is not to say that they are separate from each other, though, as physical pain can create emotional pain and emotional pain can lead to physical pain. A Message

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotionally Disconnected: Do Some Men's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Disconnected?

Although both men and women can be out of touch with how they feel, it is undoubtedly something that impacts a lot of men. Therefore, it would be easy to say that more men than women are affected in this way, but that would possibly be a matter of conjecture.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Masculinity: Do Some Men’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Reject Their Masculinity?

It is often said that more men need to get in touch how they feel and to feel comfortable enough to express what is taking place within them. Said another way, they need to embrace their feminine side. However, while this is what is often said, it doesn’t mean that this is the only challenge that some men have. What is also an issue is that a lot of men are out of touch with their masculine side. One Extreme to the Other

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Letting Go Of The Fear Of Being Seen Won’t Happen Ove ight

What someone may find, after being on the path of self-discovery for a little while, is that they have a fear of being seen. This is not to say that they will isolate themselves from others and never leave their home. No, what it is likely to mean is that they will spend time around others but that their true-self will rarely, if ever, see the light of day. So when they are around their friends and at work, for instance, they will typically wear a mask. Freedom

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Loss: Why Is It Harder For Some People To Handle The Loss Of A Parent?

In the same way that getting older is generally part of life, experiencing loss is also part of life. And while getting older can be difficult, experiencing loss can be something that is even harder to handle. This can be put down to the fact that aging is a slower process, which allows the pain to be spread out. Loss, on the other hand, leads to instant pain, and this pain will be spread out over time. A Different Experience

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Knowledge: Does Society Stop People From Developing Self-Knowledge?

During someone’s early years, there is a strong chance that they spent a lot of time being told what to do and what to think. There would then have been the conditioning that they received while they were in the education system. A Few More Years After this, one may have got a job, meaning that they would have continued to be told what do by different authority figures. Then again, they might have decided to go to university or college.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Are You Victimising Yourself?

Quite some time ago I came across a post on social media where someone was basically lamenting the fact that although they were there for their friends during tough times, their friends were not there for them when they were going through a tough time. From what they said, it would be easy to see them as a victim. This person is then going to be caring and supportive, yet the people in their life are the complete opposite. After reading this post, it would be easy to feel sorry for this person and to want to offer them a few supportive words. Another Angle

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

The Media: Is Someone Naive If They Believe That The Mainstream Media Exists To Inform People?

If one was to think about what the purpose of a supermarket is, they may say that it is to sell people food. This could be seen as a fairly accurate assessment, and what they could add is that these places often sell house related items. It Goes On Alte atively, one could think about what a garage does, and what could come to mind is that they do a few things. There purpose is to fix cars and to make sure that they are safe enough to be on the road.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Black Panther: Did ‘Black Panther’ Emphasize How Important It Is To Heal Ancestral Trauma?

When ‘Black Panther’ came out earlier on in the year, I heard that it was a really good film. A few friends of mine said it was good and one of them said that they were willing to see it again if I wanted to go. I didn’t go to the cinema in the end and I ended up forgetting all about the film. For some reason, I started to think about the film the other day, and I soon decided that it would be a good idea to would watch it. Two Parts

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Want To Divide Men And Women?

There are a number of elements that need to be in place in order for a society to not only grow, but to simply exist. For one thing, the people in the society need to have similar values, and they need to be able to stop certain parts of themselves from being expressed freely. So, their aggression will need to be kept in check, along with their sexual desire. If this didn’t take place, it wouldn’t be possible be for a society to be ‘civilised’; its inhabitants would end up behaving more like wild animals. A Key Component

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Rejection: Can Someone's Inner Critic Cause Them To Reject Themselves?

What is clear is that in order for someone to feel comfortable in their own skin, and to even experience inner peace, it will be important for them to accept themselves. If they are able to do this, their life is likely to be a lot easier than it would be otherwise. But, although someone can have the desire to accept themselves, they can find that it is not possible for them to do so. Instead, what can feel more comfortable is treating themselves badly. The Norm

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Being Seen: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Live In Other People's Shadow?

Although human beings have their own needs and feelings and, therefore, have their own life to lead, it doesn’t mean that everyone on this planet will have their own life. Instead, some people will have the tendency to fade into the background. When someone experiences life in this way, they will have their own life to lead, but it will be as if they are not really here. They will have a physical body and there will be certain things that they do each day, yet they won’t fully show up. For Example

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Trauma: How Can Someone Make It Easier For Them To Sleep If They Have PTSD?

If someone has PTSD, it is likely to be a sign that they have experienced something that has overwhelmed their system. Or if it doesn’t relate to one thing in particular, it could show that a number of things had this effect on them. Either way, due to how overwhelmed they were by what took place, it wouldn’t have been possible for their system to integrate the experience/s. As a result of this, they can continually re-experience what took place or certain parts of it. It is Futile

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“The World Is Designed To Depress Us!”

A few days ago I came across a post that had been shared on a social media site that went into how ‘the world is increasingly designed to depress us’. This was something that had been written in a book and the page that this had been written on had been shared. It went on to say that ‘happiness isn’t very good for the economy’ and that, ‘if we were happy with what we had, why would we need more?’ There are a number of other examples that are used, but they all centre around the same point: that the world is set up to make us feel bad. The Last Point

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Emotional Awareness: Are Your Split-Off Parts Controlling How You Feel?

Emotions are often seen as an inconvenience - as things that do more harm than good. And, when someone has this outlook, they are likely to experience a lot of ‘negative’ emotions. Consequently, they may alte ative between being overwhelmed by how they feel and disconnecting from how they feel. Just being with how they feel is going to be a challenge for them. The Ideal

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Boundaries: Why Would Someone See Other People As An Extension Of Themselves?

Although there can be moments in just about everyone’s life when they act as though another person is an extension of themselves, there are some people that act in this way practically all of the time. This could be seen as the difference between not having a disorder and having one.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Relationships: Why Do Some People Hide Their True-Self In A Relationship?

If one is in a relationship, it could show that they are with someone who they share every part of their being with. What this means is that they will talk about what is taking place in their mind, reveal what is taking place in their heart and share their body. As a result of this, every part of them is typically going to show up when they are with this person. When they are around this person, then, it will be normal for them to feel seen, heard, and connected. Two Parts

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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