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- How forgiveness and empathy might harm you - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Andy KayAnyone who has low confidence and self-esteem will know that a lot of one’s energy goes towards forgiveness and empathy. Towards worrying about what others think of you. When we do this, we give others the opportunity to walk all over us. Partly because we don’t wanna lose the people we ...
Views: 678 - Self-Worth: Do Some People Lack A Healthy Sense Of Entitlement? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has an entitlement mentality, it can cause them to behave in ways that will have a negative effect on others. Through being this way, one of their main priorities will be fulfil their own needs. One-Sided These are likely to be needs that are seen are being more important ...
Views: 1226 - Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Believe That They Are Not Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one believes that they are not good enough, it can set them to live a life that is not very fulfilling. For one thing, this can stop them from taking the steps that they need to take to fulfil their goals. A Half-Life One is not going to view themselves in a positive light, and this ...
Views: 560 - Your Inspired Vision Is Waiting For YOU! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Kelley KosowI can't believe that summer is already here! This summer I have the privilege of leading The Shadow Experience: Breaking Through to Emotional & Spiritual Freedom at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. For me this is still humbling. I remember the first time I went to Omega in 2002. I ...
Views: 658 - Two major mistakes you should stop making right now - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Andy KayThere are two major mistakes you should stop making in life. As you ponder what they might be, try to see if any of these sound familiar: "Why can't I just figure stuff out like everyone else?" "Am I the only one who doesn't know how to take control of my life yet?" "How did everyone ...
Views: 710 - What people falsely believe about destiny - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Andy KayI’m tired of hearing people going on about "destiny". About how they were “meant” for something, and about how something was “meant” to be. Because… “Meant” by who or what? And when? And why? Is everyone and everything "meant" for something? Or is it only certain situations? Are the ...
Views: 396 - Terrorism: Is It A Good Idea To Carry On As Normal After A Terrorist Attack? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in England and, naturally, this has had a big effect on the country. However, this is not the only country in Europe that has been affected in his way. Normal These kinds of attacks are becoming a regular occurrence in the western ...
Views: 705 - Smile Mindfully: it’s Good for Your Health! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Noelle NelsonBabies smile - a lot. Beauty queens smile - on cue. Winners smile – most of the time, in between all that jumping and high-fiving. Smiles are a way of expressing our happiness, our joy, our pride, our gratitude. More than that, smiles are a way of connecting, of saying – without words – I’m ...
Views: 712 - Victim Mentality: Why Do Some People Always Act Like Victims? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one gets to the end of their day, they might look back on what has happened, and this could be a time when they will see what good and bad things have taken place. Even so, they could believe that this is simply part of life. One Step Further If they were to engage in this process ...
Views: 710 - Three Self-Improvements You can Achieve Using the Internet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWe have to be the luckiest people to have ever lived on this planet. Virtually, at our fingertips, we have access to all the wisdom the world has ever known. When I Googled “How much data is on the Internet?” The answer was 1,200 petabytes which is 1.2 million terabytes which is over a billion ...
Views: 851 - The Media: Is It Easier For The Mainstream Media To Manipulate The Older Generation? - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to find out about what was going on around them in the past, they probably would have watched TV or read a paper. The reason for this is that the internet wouldn’t have been available. One Source So unlike today’s world where one can choose between the mainstream media ...
Views: 509 - Child Abuse: Can Someone Have One Good Parent And One Bad Parent? - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDuring one’s early years, they may have had two parents who treated them well. As a result of this, they may look back on their childhood with fond memories. And due to how they were treated when they were younger, there is a strong chance that they will have a good relationship with them ...
Views: 939 - Self-Worth: It Is Harder For Someone To Make Mistakes When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get something wrong, they may find that this is not something that will end up derailing them. They might need a little while to pull themselves together, so to speak, but that will be as far as it will go. Going Back And, if they were to look back on how they have been ...
Views: 467 - Mind Over Matter-Tapping Into Perception - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Lori SnyderIt is no secret that your perceptions impact your mind and that your mind impacts your body and that your beliefs impact and create your surroundings. Study after study show that people with a positive mentality have healthier physical and mental health, healthier relationships and an overall ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Self-Worth: Is It Harder For Someone To Be Sensitive When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one behaves in a way that is seen as being socially acceptable, it can be a lot easier for them to feel good about themselves. But before they were even old enough to go out into the world by themselves, there would have been how they were treated by their caregiver/s. An Extrovert ...
Views: 505 - Boundaries: Are Other People To Blame If Someone Always Ends Up Being Walked Over? - by Submitted on May 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a position where other people have the tendency to walk over them, it is going to be a challenge for them to be themselves. They are likely to spend a lot of time on edge, as this will make it easier them to predict what will happen next. Through being anxious, it will be a ...
Views: 553 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Try To Create The Perfect Body When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about their life, they may find that they have the need to be perfect in every area of it, or this might only apply to one area. When this is something that applies to all areas of their life, they are likely to experience a lot of pressure. But when it doesn’t, they ...
Views: 490 - ANGRY? GET OVER IT! - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Janet PfeifferToday my husband and I had our fifth fight. Not bad for a twenty year marriage but regardless, for an anger management professional such as myself, I didn't handle it very well. Actually, fight is not an accurate description as it was more like a huff, that is we got annoyed at each other. Let ...
Views: 606 - Letting Go Of What You Think You Know! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other night I had dinner with a dear friend whose 96-year-old father passed away a few weeks ago. Always being extremely close with her father she told me, "All of these years, I thought I would have an absolute breakdown when my father died, but I have actually been really good!" Day ...
Views: 602 - Five Tips for Finding Motivation When Your Small Business is Struggling - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Susan MelonyIf you’re battling a creeping sense of burnout in the face of your struggling business for the first time, it’s certainly an unsettling experience. Your gut reaction may be to throw in the towel; however, bear in mind that low-points for entrepreneurs don’t necessarily last forever. Rather ...
Views: 361(1 vote) - Patience Makes Perfect. - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Ronny PrasadAn article in The Thrive Centre For Human Development stated that self control and patience predicted better performance and higher self-esteem. In this day and age of technology and fast paced living, patience seems to be more and more challenging to practise. Here’s a short story that ...
Views: 332 - Motivation: Can Someone Lose Motivation When They No Longer Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the difference between someone who values who they are and someone who doesn’t, there are number of things that can come to mind. What one could think about is how the former is not going to put up with bad behaviour. Boundaries They are going to have the ability to say ...
Views: 612 - Self-Worth: Can Exercise Be Another Way For People To Abuse Themselves? - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that more people exercise than ever before; with people of all ages doing something to keep in shape. Still, there is no denying the fact that there are still plenty of people who are not in shape. Two Parts As although there are a number of different ...
Views: 598 - Relationships: Do Some People Use The Law Of Attraction To Shame Others? - by Submitted on May 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere is the chance that if someone is in to self-development, it is because of the law of attraction. Through finding out about this so-called law, it would then have meant that this ended up being an important part of their life. One thing leads To Another It is then the same as how ...
Views: 872 - Energy Vampires: Is It Harder To Realise When Someone Is An Energy Vampire When We Are Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one will come into contact with people who will take their energy, they are also going to come into contact with people who won’t. And it could be said that the ideal will be for them to spend more time around the latter than the former. How Life is When this is how one experiences ...
Views: 603 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone A Misogynist If They Criticize A Woman? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to do something wrong, he might end up being criticised for what he has done. It could then be said that the reason he is being criticised is due to what he has done, as opposed to the fact that he is a man. Part of Life One way of looking at this would be to say that this is ...
Views: 609 - 5 tips to stop procrastinating and make yourself do something you don't want to do - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Helen SheplyakovaThe good old procrastination… The thing that kills valuable time and makes you eventually sit through long nights to meet the deadlines. Something that prevents you from achieving your ultimate dreams and living life beside the work to the fullest extent. However, we’re all humans and sometimes ...
Views: 607 - Social Media: Does Social Media Give Some Women A False Sense Of Importance? - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons as to why people use social media, and it could be said that one of the mains reasons is for them to talk to their friends. This is something that a lot of people are going to come out with. In addition to this, there are likely to be people who primarily use it ...
Views: 548 - Effective Ways to Cut Bad Habits From Your Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Susan MelonyMost of us have bad habits we’d like to break, but it’s tough. The majority of us have at least one habit that nags us because we know we shouldn’t do it, but it’s difficult to get out of the mental cycle that can surround that pattern and make a long-term change. Bad habits can not just ...
Views: 499(1 vote) - Standing In A Center Of Peace… - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Cheryl Piper-SnyderI was having breakfast with a very dear friend; I shared with her a situation that happened recently. I found myself in the middle of someone’s emotional drama and insults were coming at me like daggers. I was grateful this was in a private setting. At first, my logical mind kicked into ...
Views: 836 - Nursing Your Path, Nurture Your Destiny - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Joe AlonzoRay Cansela (Kevin Costner) said it best in the movie Field of Dreams when he was talking to the author Terrance Mann (James Earl Jones) stating "Sometimes the cosmic tumblers turn just right and the universe opens to possibilities never before imagined." He also noted that the sad thing was ...
Views: 818 - What is causing you to feel stuck? - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatNegative circumstances in our life such as debt, bad relationships, depressing jobs, lack of friendships and other negative situations can cause an array of emotional issues. Your inner resilience to manage stress is essential when navigating the challenges of everyday life. The sad reality is, ...
Views: 521 - Boundaries: Is Someone A Victim If Other People Walk Over Them? - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one can stand their ground, it is going to be a lot easier for them to handle life. The reason for this is that they will know that they have the ability to say no when they need to, and to walk away from a situation that isn’t good for them. Drawing the Line Therefore, if they ...
Views: 547 - Success: Do Some People Only Do Things To Impress Others? - by Submitted on May 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about something in their life that they have been doing for a little while, they may find that it doesn’t take much effort for them to understand why they do it. This could be a time when one will think about their job, for instance. Two Reasons One may come to see ...
Views: 572 - The truth about accepting the excuses your brain gives you - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatOops, another excuse… Do you ever catch yourself making excuses when things don’t turn out as you had expected? Have you ever neglected taking responsibility for the events and circumstances of your life? Or have you ever tried to explain why you didn’t, couldn’t, shouldn’t or simply wouldn’t ...
Views: 472 - How to End Procrastination Permanently and Reclaim Control Over Your Life - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatIf you struggle with procrastination, and are avoiding what you have set out to do or its a mild dream you cannot seem to ground, you are not alone! Our tendencies toward procrastination are driven by old emotional programming hidden deep in our subconscious minds. This programming reveals ...
Views: 395 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Other People Down When They Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one spends time with the people they are close to, they could generally have a positive effect on them; what this can show is that they are not interested in undermining them. Even so, this is not to say that one won’t be able to speak up if they have something to say that is not ...
Views: 714 - Success: Can Feeling Worthless Cause Someone To Become Extremely Successful? - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wants to find out if another person values themselves, they could take the time to see how well they are doing in life. This could then be a time when one could see how they are doing in their career, for instance, and if they are doing well, it can show that they are in touch with their ...
Views: 607 - Child Abuse: Do Some People Need To Live In Denial In Order To Get On With Their Parents? - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about their parents, they may find that they start to feel good. What this can then show is that they have a good relationship with them, and this could be how it has always been. Now, this is not to say that they have never had any arguments with them; what it means is ...
Views: 695 - Embracing the Bad Mother in All of Us! - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Kelley KosowNormally on Mother's Day, we read articles and Hallmark cards highlighting all of the good deeds, affectionate gestures, and altruistic virtues of a "good mother." We are bombarded with images of women cheerfully cleaning finger paint off of the wall, driving carpool, hauling soccer gear, or ...
Views: 585 - Are You Giving Your Power Away to Circumstances? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatWherever you are in life, no matter how much money or how big a house you have, chances are you feel that there is some circumstance or another that is holding you back from where you want to be. If you feel this way, you are not alone. In fact, it is far rarer to not feel this way than to feel ...
Views: 331 - Are Past Events Causing You to Self-Sabotage? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you catch yourself in patterns of self-sabotage? Maybe you set yourself a goal and then find yourself doing everything except what you need to do to achieve that goal. Maybe you actually do things that will make it even harder to achieve your goals in the future. If you do, you aren’t alone. ...
Views: 508 - How to Stop Self Doubt from Killing Your Motivation - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatOvercoming Self-Doubt If you are an individual who has this toxic program called “Self-Doubt” inside of you and have just about given up on the battle with it, this article is for you. It will help you regain control over your subconscious self, and to get rid of those lies that have been fed ...
Views: 494 - How can I Become a Great Leader? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatIf you would like to be able to: • Harness the qualities that make you a natural leader • Become a dynamic and powerful leader This article is for you. While leadership courses are great for enhancing knowledge; becoming a dynamic leader rests in your own capacity to navigate ...
Views: 475 - Step Up To Your Life and Find the Courage to Quit the Job You Hate - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that most people who hate their job have been programmed to unconsciously choose a job they hate? This is because they believe and have been programmed to believe that their choices are fallen, as they make these choices unconsciously. Many people, who find themselves stuck in a ...
Views: 431 - Why the personality trait “shyness” is a hypnotic trance, which has you accepting that you are not charismatic by nature, and the key to ending its grip forever! - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatThe one thing that perplexed me in curing my shyness was that, I did not understand why it always felt as though this debilitating mantle was restricting to me. There was always something inside of me that looked at the way I would express myself to the world and compare to see others doing it ...
Views: 547 - Hopelessly Fearful of Stepping Up to Face Life? Smash the Taboo - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatHow do you banish the fear of stepping up permanently? Why are the excuses this fear generates in your head more than just fear? And why it has unconsciously programmed you into allowing it to reside inside of you? Are you someone who is haunted by these questions and the thought of stepping ...
Views: 398 - Take A Breath - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Pam WhiteIf you could take away all the suffering in the world, taking it in with just a single breath, and have it go away, would you hesitate? Is that fair? Couldn’t you just donate a few dollars to CARE and have that be enough? Could whatever you are doing now count? In speaking with clients I ...
Views: 976 - Success: Is It a Good Idea For Someone To Ask Themselves Why They Want To Achieve Something? - by Submitted on May 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are happy to go through the motions in life, there are others who take life by the horns, so to speak. What this shows is that not everyone has the same level of motivation. One Experience If one is in a position where they are not too bothered about ...
Views: 470 - Who Did You Make The Author of Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2019 from Andriana ElohaYou’ll probably need to read this a few times due to the past programming that very few escaped and even fewer figured out how to erase. The goal of this programming is to block your awareness of what will be presented below (there is a chance though, that you will get it right away). So, let us ...
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