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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Walk on Eggshells?

When someone can express who they are their life is going to be far more fulfilling than it would be if this wasn't the case. Here, one will be able to listen to themselves and they will be able to allow what is going on within them to come out. This will enable them to authentically connect to others, which will make it possible for them to experience real intimacy. Their relationships are then not going to be shallow; they will be full of depth. The Odd Occasion

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Narcissists: Do These Types Of People Deserve As Much Attention As Narcissists Receive?

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to talk about how they are with or were with someone who is a narcissist. Conversely, they could say that social media is full of people that are like this. Furthermore, are also numerous videos and books that go into how to handle someone who is like this. So, with so much being said about these types of people, it can seem as though the world is full of them. The Meaning

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Need To Forgive Your Parents!

If someone who had a painful childhood was to talk about what took place to another person, they may end up being told that they need to forgive their parents. This could be something that they come out with more or less straight away or it may have taken a while. Furthermore, one could be told that what they went through is all in the past and now they need to put it behind them. And that if they don’t do this, it will stop them from being able to live a good life. A Heavy Weight

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Father Wounds: Will A Woman Come Into Contact With Men That Remind Her Of Her Father?

If a woman was to talk about what her father was like when she was growing up, she may say that he was very loving and supportive or she could say the complete opposite. Having said that, she may say something in between; saying something that is neither positive nor negative. However, as she will now be a woman and her early years are well and truly behind her, it could be said that it doesn’t matter what this stage of her life was like. Also, there is the chance that the last thing she will want to do is to focus on what happened in the past. The Current Relationship

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Problems: Does Inner Conflict Cause Some People To Suffer In Silence?

If one doesn’t know someone who is going through a tough time emotionally, they may have heard about someone in the media whose inner world is not in a good place. One could even reflect on what they have witnessed over the years and see that this is a common occurrence. Thus, if they were to engage in black and white thinking, they could come to the conclusion that everyone has inner problems. If they were to use their mind, however, they might conclude that a lot of people are not in a good way right now. Two Experiences

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

False-Self: Can ‘Spirituality’ Cause Someone To Develop A Superiority Complex?

If someone is spiritual, it can mean that they are ‘in this world but not of this world’ and have a deeper connection to themselves and nature. They will know that there is more to life than what their five senses would have them believe. So, while their mind, along with their eyes, will create the impression that they are separate from everyone and everything, they will know that this is just an illusion. Through having this understanding, they will be less likely to get caught up in what is going on exte ally and do their best to be kind to others and the earth.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: How Can Someone Know If They Are Ready For A Relationship?

In the same way that there are a number of reasons as to why someone would want to eat something, there are also a number of reasons as to why someone would want to have a relationship. If someone wants to eat something, it could simply show that they are hungry. Then again, it could also show that it is that time of the day when they usually eat or that they feel down, for instance. In these cases, it is not going to be essential for them to eat anything. Many Uses

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Is There A Difference Between Helping Someone And Trying To Rescue Them?

If one was to find out that a friend or a family member is going through a tough time, there are a number of things that they could do. They could end up calling them up, or they could go and see them. Once they have made contact, they could the take the time to find out what has been going on for them. This could be a time when they will simply be present, giving the other person the chance to talk. The Next Step

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotionally Disconnected: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Disconnect From Their Emotions?

It has been said that if human beings were unable to experience emotions, it would to lead to a very bleak existence. This is, in part, due to the fact that it would cause them to feel dead inside and this would make it hard for them to feel connected to anything. Emotions are what allow human beings to feel alive and to experience a deeper connection to everything on the planet. In a way, a life without emotions is like black and white image; whereas a life with emotions is like an image that is full of colour. A Life of Colour

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Social Anxiety: Can Someone's Inner Critic Cause Someone To Experience Social Anxiety?

What someone may find is that it is only possible for them to relax when they are by themselves. Spending time around others is then going to be something that causes them to experience a lot of tension. It might not matter if they spend time around friends or family either, as they could still feel uneasy. Therefore, while they will have the need to spend time around others, this is not going to be something that is very appealing. Part of Life

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Can Make The Impossible Possible

If you were to think about what is impossible for you to achieve or attain, certain things could come to mind. Therefore, it will seem as though this is something that is fixed and there is nothing that you can do about it. However, while this may be so, it doesn’t mean that what you believe is impossible is actually impossible. To shake your mind up a little bit, you could think about the things you have achieved in your life that you thought were impossible at one point in time. Another Option

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Are You Suffering From Information Overload?

What is clear about today’s world is that there is no shortage of information; if anything, there is far too much. The trouble is that while the amount of information that is available has rapidly increased over the years, our brains haven’t really changed. Therefore, in the same way that an appliance will end up being maxed out if too much energy is going into it, our brains can also suffer the same fate when too much information is being sent to them. However, what makes it harder to solve this challenge is that our brains like novelty and are motivated to seek it out.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

I Now Know Why Customer Services Is So Bad In The UK!

Many years ago, I went through a stage where I would get really annoyed about how bad the service was when I went into certain places. I couldn’t understand why this was taking place and why something hadn’t been done about it. I thought that this showed that something wasn’t right up top, with what was going on there flowing down to the people who were on the front line, so to speak. Two of the main things that annoyed me were a lack of eye contact and presence; it was as though most of these people had left their body and were somewhere else. I Gradually Settled Down

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Feel Trapped Around Others?

There are those that feel comfortable in their own company and in the company of others, and there are those that don’t. When it comes to the former, it is likely to show that someone has a strong sense of self. Due to how developed they are, they won’t feel empty when they are by themselves and they won’t lose themselves when they are around others. One way of looking at this would be to say that they will have the best of both worlds. One Option

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Why Are Siblings So Different?

It is not uncommon for people to talk about how different they are to their siblings and this can be seen as a surprise, especially if they have the same parents. Due to this difference, it can be as if they had different parents growing up. One Element One reason that is often put forward when it comes to why two siblings are so different is that their DNA is different. Therefore, even though they were brought up by the same people, they are not the same at a deeper level.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Are That Which You Seek

When I first got on ‘the path’ in 2003, I was out of touch with what I would class as my true essence. I felt disconnected, powerless and I didn’t know why my life was the way that it was. The pain that I was in made me look for answers; I needed to find a way to change my life. I didn’t know how I was going to do this, though; I just knew that I had to do something about what was going on. A Miserable Existence

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Approval Seeking: Does Someone Need To Develop Their Adult Self If They Look To Others For Approval?

The great Lao Tzu once said, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” This was something that was said many, many years ago, but it is just as relevant today. However, while someone could read this quote and see how true it is, it doesn’t mean that it will have much of an effect on their life. One reason for this is that while they may see that their need for approval is holding them back, they might not believe that they can do anything about it. Business as Usual

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Feelings: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Lose Touch With Their Feelings?

Although human beings are feeling beings who think as opposed to thinking beings who feel, this is not something that is widely recognised. In general, it’s as if human beings are primarily thinking beings that also have feelings. So, in the same way that the tip of the iceberg is the smallest part of an iceberg, the feeling part of a human being will be the smallest part of them. The mind, then, is going to be far more important than the emotional part of their being. Cast Aside

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Offended: What Can Someone Do If They Have The Tendency To Be Offended?

Regardless of whether one is online or offline, they may find that it is not uncommon for them to get worked up about something. They could read or hear something and, before they know it, they could experience a strong emotional reaction. When this takes place, it could take a little while until they are able to settle down again. At one point their inner world will have been settled and, at another, it will have been totally disrupted. Slightly Different

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Can The Fear Of Being Seen Cause Someone To Attract People Who Are Unavailable?

There are a number of things that can stop one from being able to have a fulfilling relationship, and ending up with someone who is unavailable will be one of the things that will stop them from being able to fulfil this need. When this takes place, they can find it hard to understand how this has happened. Before they met this person, they may have been really clear about the kind of person that they wanted to be with. They will then have ‘asked’ for what they wanted, but it won’t have been ‘given’ to them. A Patte

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Are Some People Slowly Killing Themselves?

In recent years, a lot has been said about the amount of people who are ending their life as well as those who have thought about doing so. As a result of what has been going on, there is a strong chance that some people are ending their life right now and there are others who are thinking about doing so. And while a lot is being done to put an end to this, it is undoubtedly something that is not going to come to an end anytime soon. Naturally, there are many factors involved in what is going on and there is no magic wand that will put an end to this. Reach Out

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“What You Resist, Persists”

A number of years ago, I heard the saying, ‘what you resist, persists’. When I first heard it stood out but it didn’t really mean much, but as time has gone by and my understanding of it has changed, it has gradually come to mean a lot. Anyway, a few days ago I came across this quote whilst I was looking through Carl Jung’s work. I have been amazed by his quotes over the years and I was surprised that this quote, if not the concept, was created by him. The Meaning

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Is Past Life Trauma Sabotaging Your Life?

When I was working with a therapist in 2007, I thought that I was working through lot of pain that was from my past lives. However, after working through this pain, my life didn’t really change. As time went by I came to believe that dealing with past life issues was a waste of time and I ended up focusing on what I had gone through in this life. About seven years after this, I ended up looking into this area again. A Seemingly Random Encounter

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

The Media: Is It Easy For The Mainstream Media To Control What People Believe?

While there are people who listen to the mainstream media, there are others who pay attention to the alte ative media. It hasn’t been this way for long, though, and this is due to the fact that there only used to be one option. The Main Source If someone wanted to find out about what was taking place around them in the past, they would watch TV, read a paper or listen to the radio, for instance. One may have believed everything they were told, or they might have questioned certain things.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Attention Seeking: Does Someone Need To Develop Their Adult Self If They Constantly Seek Attention?

Although attention is something that everyone needs, there are some people who need more attention than others. As a result of this, the amount of attention that will be enough for one person won’t be enough for another. And what has made it easier for someone to receive attention is social media, with this being somewhere where someone can receive attention no matter where they are. The only thing that someone needs to do is to share picture or a video and the rest will take care of itself. Interdependent

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Energy Vampires: Why Are Some People Energy Vampires?

While there are going to be plenty of people will know what a vampire is, it is unlikely that the same amount of people are going know what an energy vampire is. Yet, even though there is the chance that not many people will know about the latter, it doesn’t mean that they haven’t come across as least one during their time on this earth. What this comes down to is that an energy vampire is not like a bird that is rarely seen; no, there are plenty of them on the planet. This doesn’t mean that they all wear the same clothes or all have the same colour hair, though. A Big Difference

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: A Closer Look At The ‘I Speak My Truth in #MyCalvins’ Advert

In the latest ad campaign by Calvin Klein, so-called celebrities are talking about how they speak their truth in their Calvin’s. A number of the people in the video say “I speak my truth in my Calvin’s.” Now, if someone hadn’t heard of Calvin Klein underwear before, they might feel the need to get their hands on some. Not only might one of their favourite celebrity/s have been featured in the ad, but this underwear could seem to be extremely powerful. A Special Suit

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Inner Child: Does Someone Need To Develop Their Adult Self In Order To Heal Their Inner Child?

Although someone might not be aware of their inner child, it doesn’t mean that it won’t be having an effect on their life. Their inner child, or their inner children to be more precise as there is more than one child, can be causing them all kinds of problems. And if one is aware of the term ‘inner child’ but they basically think that this is all a load of rubbish, it doesn’t mean that this part of them won’t be exerting an influence on their life. It’s similar to how one could deny that gravity exists, yet they would still fall down if they were to jump off of a building.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

What Did Your Parents Teach You About Men And Women?

I remember reading ‘Family Secrets’ by John Bradshaw and in this book he said, “it was and is your parents’ actually lives that educated you: not what they said, but what they did”. I took this to mean that what my parents did was far more important than what came out of their mouth.

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 The Establishment Trying To Infantilize Everyone?

It can appear as though the people in power are there to look out for their fellow human beings; nothing more; nothing less. Or, to be more accurate, the people who appear to be in power. The reason for this is that the people who are actually running the show rarely show their face (and even then, the average person wouldn’t know who they are), and the ones that do have very little power in comparison. These people are often nothing more than pawns. A Big Crack Down

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

It Is Important To Be Able To Cry!

The other day I was sat next to someone and soon after this, their partner came over and had a good cry in their presence. I was in awe of how easy it was for this person to cry and that it didn’t even matter that I was there. It was then clear that this person had a good connection with their own emotions and that they didn’t carry any shame when it came to showing this side of their nature. If they did, it didn’t stop them from crying around others. The Healthy Thing to Do

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Do You Need A Healing Mentor?

During the beginning of my healing journey, in 2003, it was like I was walking around in the dark. I had no idea about what was going on and I also had no idea about how I was going to change my life. One of the first things that I did, in order to try to understand what was going on, was to read a book. This was written by Louise L Hay, and I think it was ‘You Can Heal Your Life’. Just In Time

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Katie Wright: Is It A Surprise That Kate Wright Finds It Hard To Love Herself?

Fairly recently, the mainstream media shared a story about Kate Wright, someone who first came to prominence after being in a British TV program. In this story, it said that Katie had ‘bad anxiety’ and ‘struggled to love herself’. Now, I don’t know much about her and I have only watched a few minutes of the TV program she was in, but I thought that this was an important issue to cover. What she struggles with is something that a lot of people struggle with at this point in time, so I wanted to share my thoughts. My Opinion

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 The Liberal Media ‘Good’ And The Gutter Press ‘Bad’?

In a number of countries around the world there are media channels that are often seen as being purveyors of the truth, while there are other media channels that are often seen as being peddlers of lies. Consequently someone can pay attention to certain sources and believe that they are being exposed to the truth. So, unlike the people who pay attention to other sources, they will be an informed human being. These people could be seen as ignorant human beings, and they may even be labelled in some way. A Big Difference

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

My Journey From Self-Hate To Self-Love

A little while ago, I was thinking about how I felt about myself at the beginning of my journey and how I feel about myself now. What this made me think about are the different stages that I have gone through. Earlier on, I didn’t have much love for myself and, as the years passed, this gradually changed. This is not to say that I have gone from completely hating myself to completely loving myself, but I have certainly come a long way. The Meaning

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Can Someone Have Relationship Problems If They Lack Self-Awareness?

In the same way that someone would need to be in the right place in order to drive a car, they would also need to be in the right place to have a relationship. When it comes to the former, if someone was unable to drive or was drunk, it wouldn’t be a good idea for them to drive.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

True-Self: Does Someone Need Approval From Others If They’re Out Of Touch With Their True-Self?

If someone doesn’t feel good about themselves, it can be normal for them to look towards others for approval. This can then result in them doing what other people want, or they can try to achieve things. In their eyes, what they need to feel better will be given to them by people who they know and/or by people who they don’t know. So, although it might not matter who gives them approval, they may have a clear idea about who they want it to come from. Strangers

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Masculinity: Do Strong Men Repress Their Emotions?

While both men and women are emotional beings, it can, at times, appear as though some men are not. It wouldn’t be right to say that this only applies to men, though, as some women can be just as disconnected. Nonetheless, when a man comes across in this way, it can show that he is strongly identified with his mind. Operating from here will allow him to experience a fair amount of control over how he feels. Force

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Are Depressed Because Your Life Lacks Meaning!

Over the years I have heard a number of people say that the only reason someone would be depressed is because their life lacks meaning. I even heard a yoga teacher come out with the same view. But before I go into what my thoughts are on this, I will go along with what these people believed. It could be said that there is no denying the fact that, if someone’s life lacks meaning, they can experience a number of symptoms that are associated with being depressed. Nothing to Live For

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Pain: Can Emotional Pain Build-Up If Someone Doesn't Have A Strong Connection With Their Body?

After someone has experienced loss, they could end up experiencing emotional pain. When it comes to how severe this pain is, it can all depend on who has passed on. So, if a family member has passed on, the amount of pain that they are in could be unbearable. Through being in so much pain, one could reach out for the support of family and friends. Additional Help This might not be enough, though, and one might end up reaching out for professional assistance. Perhaps their friends and their family are unable to be there for them on a regular basis.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Expression: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Hide How They Feel?

If someone is not in a good place emotionally, they could end up talking to a friend about how they feel. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they will want this person to do anything; simply sharing what is going on for them could be enough. Opening up about what is going on for them can lighten their load, so to speak, and may allow them to settle down for a short while. Being able to do this can also allow them to gain valuable insights. Interdependent

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

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

If someone was abused and/or neglected during their early years, there is the chance that their life is far harder than it would be otherwise. They can have mental and emotional problems, health problems, and their relationships could be in a complete mess. However, while what took place during their early years will have undermined them, it doesn’t mean that they have been able to join the dots, so to speak. Instead, they may believe that this is just how life is. The Norm

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

What is Repetition Compulsion?

At the beginning of the year I spoke about a time in my life when I was speaking to Vijay Rana, an integral therapist, about projection. This article was titled,’ “There Is A Reason Why We Project Our Issues Onto Others!” In this article I said that we also spoke about repetition compulsion but that I would go into that at another time. So, without further ado, I going to talk about the conversation that I had in 2015/16 with Vijay around this topic. Trapped

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Flashback: What Is An Emotional Flashback?

What someone may find, that’s if they were to take a step back and to reflect on their life, is that there are moments when they end up feeling completely overwhelmed by how they feel. When this takes place, it could seem as though they have absolutely no reason to feel as they do. However, someone could experience life this way and not take a step back and reflect on what is going on. It could be said that it won’t be much of a surprise if this takes place, considering how intense these moments are going to be. Too Much To Handle

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Anxiety: Does The Modern-Day World Make People Anxious?

Along with depression, anxiety is one of the most common mental, as well as emotional and physical, problems in today’s world. Emotional and physical was used above as both depression and anxiety is not always just a mental problem. Like depression, anxiety is often something that affects someone’s whole being, not merely their mind. So if someone doesn’t struggle with anxiety, there is a strong chance that they know someone who does. A Lot of Exposure

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Are You Sabotaging Yourself?

Even though someone has the desire to achieve something it doesn’t mean that they won’t also do things to hold themselves back. The trouble is that they might not be aware of the things that they are doing to undermine themselves. As a result of this, they can end up blaming other people for how their life is going and/or see themselves as a victim. It is then not that they are holding themselves back; it is that someone or something out there is holding them back. Releasing the Tension

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Ceremonial Grade Cacao Is Powerful

Around ten years ago, I would add something called cacao to some of the drinks that I would make. This was a time when I would usually have an oat and milk smoothie for my breakfast and adding cacao would give me a break from the usual taste. The years went by and I stopped having this combination for breakfast and I stopped using Cacao. This all changed a few years ago when I started to put cacao in water and coconut milk and have it as a hot drink. A Powerful Experience

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Therapy: Can Someone Become More Attached To Their Story If They Have Therapy?

If someone’s life is not how they want it to be, they could end up reaching out for exte al support. Naturally, this is going to be far better than simply tolerating what is going on and suffering in silence. This could be a time when they reach out for the support of a therapist or healer. One could have mental and emotional challenges and/or their relationships might not be going in the right direction. The Next Step

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Child Abuse: Can Child Abuse Stop Someone From Developing Self-Awareness?

If someone had a traumatic childhood, they may be in a very bad way now that they are an adult. Their early years would then have been incredibly difficult and now that they are an adult their life won’t be much better. What this could mean is that this was a time in their life when they experienced some kind of abuse and/or neglect. Either way, this would have been a time in their life when they were worn down, not built up. Life Carried On

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Manifestation: Do Some People’s Childhoods Make It Harder For Them To Manifest A Fulfilling Reality?

It has been said that it is not just someone’s thoughts that influence their reality; it is also their feelings. Therefore, it is going to be essential for them to pay attention to what is taking place in their mind, along with what is going on in their body, and to make sure that they are not undermining themselves.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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