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Due, in part, to the amount of attention that the mainstream media give to mental and emotional problems, it can seem as though more people than ever before are in a bad way. In many easy, it is as though it is case of who doesn’t have them, not who does.
If this problem is a big as this ... Views: 729
For quite some time now, images have been shared on social media where people are injecting and snorting ‘Likes’. These images have been created to emphasise the fact that some people are hooked on receiving ‘Likes’ from others.
And in the same way that a drug addict might not mind where ... Views: 701
I hope your holiday season has gotten off to a beautiful start. For me, the holidays are my favorite time of year. I love the lights, traditions, celebrating with family and friends, and, of course, all the new Hallmark Christmas movies! Although we all know how the movies will end, there is ... Views: 432
If a woman came across a man who is taking up two seats on a bus or a train, for instance, she could end up saying to herself that this is an example of ‘manspreading’. What this is likely to show is that she is a feminist, or she may just have been conditioned by feminism to see the world ... Views: 598
In America, it is not hard to find someone who doesn’t like Donald Trump, or anywhere else in the world for that matter. Also, the mainstream media typically only has bad things to say about him.
Compared with the last president, Barack Obama, Trump is often seen as being a poor ... Views: 611
There are going to be moments in everyone’s life when things are not running smoothly, with this being a time when they may need someone to open up to. If they were to reach out to someone, they could just go over what has been going on.
After this has taken place, one could soon direct ... Views: 2929
It could be said that the only way that someone can hide from others is if they isolate themselves. Therefore, if they are around other people, it won’t be possible for this to take place.
Nevertheless, while this might sound accurate, it is something that has very little basis in reality. ... Views: 500
In recent years, the term ‘hate speech’ and ‘hate speech laws’ have received a fair amount of exposure. Unsurprisingly, there are people who are on board with all this and there are people who are not.
Hate speech relates to speech that is ‘hateful, threatening, or abusive,’ and is aimed at ... Views: 585
Just as there are some people who experience fear from time to time, there are also some people who experience it on a regular basis. Due to this, their experience on this earth is likely to be radically different.
One way of looking at this would be to say that when it comes to the former, ... Views: 733
There is a song that I grew up listening to as my parents played it by Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma that had a chorus that went like this:
“Oh, what a beautiful morning,
Oh, what a beautiful day,
I’ve got a wonderful feeling,
Everything’s going my way.”
To listen to the audio ... Views: 527
I have recently been reading ‘The Feeling Child’ by Dr Arthur Janov, and there have been a number of things that have caught my attention. This is a fairly old book but it is still full of powerful content.
Based on the research that I have done over the years, I would say there are ... Views: 621
In the same way that a bad smell can cause someone to leave a room, a bad energy can also cause them to do the same thing. But, while a bad smell can be something that will typically register at a conscious level for someone, their conscious mind might not typically be aware of when they are ... Views: 691
We have a new neighbor on our hill. I met him the other day when I was taking my beloved old puppy--whose arthritis prevents him from getting a walk--out for his drive. My neighbor was walking his three pups down the hill, so of course as mutual dog lovers, we had to stop and have a ... Views: 510
Thanks to modern day technology, it is extremely easy for someone to find something that will consume their attention. They no longer need to go into a crowded place or to watch TV, for instance; the only thing that they need to do is to use their device.
And, even if they only have a few ... Views: 498
What is ironic about the western world is that so much is said about diversity and tolerance, yet only certain views are given exposure and are seen as acceptable. One thing is then said, but what is said doesn’t reflect what is actually taking place.
This is something can be observed at ... Views: 373
On one hand, there are people out there who don’t give a damn about what goes into their body as long as it fills them up. On the other hand, there are people out there who are very careful when it comes to what they put in their body.
When someone can relate to the former, they might find ... Views: 722
Nowadays, it is often believed that someone’s feelings are caused by their thoughts. Thus, if someone wants to change how they feel, it will be essential for them to change the thoughts that are running through their head.
The reason this is widely believed is partly due to the ... Views: 614
There is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations, or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give – and when we do so, ... Views: 822
If someone drinks a lot or takes a lot drugs, they can soon be labelled as having a problem. However, if on the other hand, someone has the tendency to work a lot, they can be seen as a model citizen.
It is then as though there is nothing wrong with working at lot, as it is something that ... Views: 544
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 ... Views: 662
If someone sees themselves as an empowered human being, it means that they won’t have a victim mentality. Likewise, if someone has a victim mentality, they won’t see themselves as an empowered human being.
What this illustrates is that one can’t be both; they are either one or the other. At ... Views: 504
As human beings are not their own island, it means that they need others in order to survive, let alone thrive. So, regardless of whether it relates to emotional or financial support, it will be provided by other people.
But, even though there will be people on this planet who find that the ... Views: 493
Nowadays, it is not uncommon to hear about how oppressed certain people are, with this being something that is often spoken about on social media and in the mainstream media. This is often seen as something that primarily affects minorities and women.
Therefore, white men are in a very ... Views: 583
It's no news that by simply changing both pillow cover design and pillow cases, one can introduce a new life their room. It is certainly a fact that by combining a new set of fabrics and colors together, you can give your room a brand new and refreshing feel, but you will still have to undergo ... Views: 352
Before the alternative media came along, the mainstream media pretty much had complete control. What this meant was that it was normal for most people to believe just about everything this source came out with.
Nowadays, thanks to the alternative media, this source doesn’t have the same ... Views: 486
There are people in today’s world who have trouble with their anger, with this being something that has taken over their life. But, while there are people like this who reach out for support, there are others who don’t.
If someone in this position was to reach out for assistance and ended ... Views: 599
Is someone hated themselves, and they were to embrace how they feel, it would undoubtedly have a negative effect on their wellbeing. In the same way that filling a boat up with water would cause it to sink, embracing their self-hate would most likely cause them to sink.
It would end up being ... Views: 582
When someone holds themselves back in life, there are at least two things that can take place. If one is not aware of the fact that they are holding themselves back, they can come to see themselves as a victim.
On the other hand, if one is aware of the fact that they are the ones who are ... Views: 508
Nowadays, it is easier than ever before for someone to find out about what is taking place in the world. They no longer need to turn on a TV or a radio, for instance; the only thing that they need to do is to use their Smartphone.
Through having a device like this, they will be able to ... Views: 521
One of the ways that someone can change their behaviour, what is taking place within them, and their relationships, is to heal their inner child. Or to be more precise; to heal the inner children that are within them.
What this comes down to is that although many, many years may have passed ... Views: 719
Most of us have blind spots -- situations in our life that we can’t see clearly or, consciously or unconsciously, choose to avoid. Whether we realize it or not, on some level, we even fight to keep our avoidance alive. We justify our excuses and buy into our rationalizations of why we should ... Views: 557
Although some men will have certain standards when they are in a relationship, there are going to be others who don’t. As a result of this, not every man is going to have same experience when they are with a woman.
When it comes to the former, a man like this is not going to get carried ... Views: 1178
It could be said that although rejection is part of life, there are some people who experience it more than others. Now, at times this will be due to how someone lives their life.
For example, let’s say that someone is an entrepreneur, who is constantly putting their ideas in front of ... Views: 519
There are some people who believe that they only have one life, and, once our current life is over, that will be it. If someone has this view, they can believe that someone would need to be crazy to believe anything else.
They will have made their mind up and there is not going to be much ... Views: 513
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 ... Views: 523
Nowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to suffer from mental and emotional problems. This is then not going to be something that they struggle with from time to time and can, therefore, put to one side; it will be something that makes it hard for them to handle their day-to-day life.
If ... Views: 630
Over the years, more and more people have turned their back on meat and other animal based by-products. In the past, it was often a rare occurrence to come across someone who lives in this way, but nowadays, it can be a regular occurrence.
What has unboundedly played a part in all this is ... Views: 623
If you are not willing to spend so much time shopping for appliances or furniture, you can just rent them. Some people often move due to work and other reasons. Buying furniture when you know it is a temporary place may not be the best idea.
In our global world, the need to travel and ... Views: 568
Regardless of whether someone has spent time at university and/or on social media, they may have come across white people who hate their own race. This could be something that has made them scratch their head, so to speak, or it might not have simply gone over their head.
When someone ... Views: 998
As with any other type of dating, sugar dating presents both rewards and challenges. Most women dive into the sugar dating world and aspire to become sugar babies keeping only the rewards in mind only to find out later that they cannot deal with the challenges that this type of dating presents. ... Views: 474
The term “team building” has been slung around by businesses for decades. Much like “synergy” and “proactive,” it’s a buzzword that tends to make employees cringe. Traditionally, companies employ trite tactics to attempt to motivate morale and boost productivity. These events are often planned ... Views: 390
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 ... Views: 568
Halloween is this week. Many of us have spent days planning and putting together the perfect costume. I am always fascinated to see the trends in Halloween costumes since I view them as a commentary on what is relevant in today's society. This year, there is no question we will see all sorts of ... Views: 532
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 ... Views: 678
During the summer months, there are so many plans to raise funds for different events and programs. The best strategies always win. If you have been thinking about the best ways to raise all the funds you need for that event, this article will be very helpful.
Consider the following options ... Views: 399
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 ... Views: 584
Thanks to the internet, it is easier than ever before for people to not only get hold of information, but to also disseminate it. What this has meant is that no matter what someone wants to know, there is a strong chance that they will be able to find out about it online.
And, someone is ... Views: 569
It has been said that the mainstream media doesn’t need to prove that what it is selling is the truth, the only thing it is needs to do is to gain people’s attention. By doing this, it will have an effect on what people think about and, of course, what they don’t think about.
There are going ... Views: 535
It could be said that while some people in the world are controlled by fear, there are others who aren’t. Consequently, these people are likely to live lives that are radically different.
Therefore, although these people will live on the same planet, it will be as though they live on two ... Views: 608
In the same way that a child will most likely perform a task better if their parent is speaking to them in a supportive manner, an adult is also likely to be able to perform a task better if they are talking themselves in a supportive manner. Not only this, it will be a lot easier for them to do ... Views: 653