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How Core Beliefs Run Your Life - For Good or BadFoolproof Ways to Use Assertiveness to Request a RaiseTips for Using Social Media in a Healthy Manner- Affirming Your True, Authentic Self - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Darlene LancerEach time you affirm your true, authentic self, every cell in your body cheers “Yes!” When you negate yourself, it has negative biological consequences. To build self-esteem and affirm your true self, try this: Take action to meet your needs. Express who you really are. Think good thoughts ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Anger: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Stop Someone From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that there are certain emotions that are seen as acceptable and some that are not. And what is seen as acceptable to one gender is not necessarily seen as acceptable to the other. While a woman can come across as being sad without being judged, if a man was ...
Views: 1899 - Why is self-positioning about self? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Malcolm PayneSome people who come across self-positioning ask: why is it about your ‘self’? Isn’t that selfish, self-interested, self-absorbed? Shouldn’t we be thinking about others, outward-looking, rather than concentrating on ourselves? The main point to make in answer to this question is: unless we are ...
Views: 1899 - #WTF is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Really? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Gemini AdamsThis acronym has recently made news headlines and is increasingly gracing the landing pages of popular psychology and health sites. It’s continually bandied about on daytime TV and teens seem to Tweet it more often than the @ sign. But what does FOMO really mean? I don’t mean literally. ...
Views: 1892 - High Self Esteem And Achieving Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Sources Of Self Esteem Our self esteem is determined by our basic self image and that image of ourselves is created by many sources of influence. Although that image is usually a done deal in the early years of our lives, it is by no means set in stone. Once we mature beyond the ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - Test Anxiety - When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurBrian, one of my clients and a high school senior, had a serious problem with tests. He did his homework. He even helped other students. But when he walked into a test, his mind went blank. All those lectures, readings, and practice problems vanished from his mind. He would start to ...
Views: 1892 - Take Charge of Your Now: 5 Simple Steps to Restore Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Barbara RobinsTake Charge of Your Now: 5 simple steps to restore your personal power By: Barbara Robins What is personal power? When we hear the phrase “Restore Your Personal Power” most of us say “Yeah, that’s for me!” But what exactly is Personal Power? Is it to embolden ...
Views: 1888 - Confidence For Adult as a Child Blamed For Everything a Parent Felt - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaFrom my inbox, I receive the following on a regular basis. I hope it helps you or yours. It goes something like this: I have always felt unworthy because of all that was said to me while growing up. My mother always used to be unhappy and would take it out on me, telling me that I am the ...
Views: 1887 - Positive Affirmations for a More Confident You - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Greg FrostPositive affirmations have been a practice that has been going round since a very long time ago and now you can be a more confident person with the benefits of this method. It is not classified as a technology, although the old ideals behind this method has spawned many a scientific arena and ...
Views: 1886 - Self Doubt: Is Self Doubt A Good Thing? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to someone having an inner voice that is not supportive or nurturing for instance, there is going to be the need for some kind of change to take place. And if one feels practically paralyzed by this voice, then it is only natural that some kind of solution is going to be ...
Views: 1885 - Selfish is Not A Bad Word: 4 Little Myths About Self Care - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Pat MathewsThose of us who are caretakers…we know who we are… are all guilty at one time or another of saying yes to something or someone when we really wanted to say no. We are also very hesitant to put ourselves first under any circumstances. Whether you are a caretaker of family and friends, a business ...
Views: 1885(3 votes) - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Low Self-esteem? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who were already adults by the time social media came to the fore and then were others who grew up with social media. In the first case, one had to gradually adapt to what was appearing and in the other, it would be something they had to learn but not something they ...
Views: 1885 - Bullies Are No Longer Just Cowards With Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsBullying has taken to a whole new level with the introduction of modern technology. It allows bullies to become faceless and therefore pushing new boundaries in bad behaviour. Having been bullied in the past I know it leads to self-esteem issues and learning difficulties as a victim. But bullies ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - Making Life Work for You - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from William ConstantineThere is an old adage, “Life is what you make it,” and I couldn’t agree more. Life doesn’t need to be so complex; in fact, it can be easy and stress free! Sounds, too good to be true, right? Do you know why that is? It’s because we come from a society where we have been taught the harder we ...
Views: 1883(5 votes) - Top B Schools in Ahmedabad and Mumbai Significance and Importance - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Radhika awasthiThe relevance and significance of B school is rising rapidly. Increase in globalization and liberalism are the main factors behind its rise. The requirement and demand of management post graduates and graduates is also on the rise since almost a decade. The main reason behind the increase in ...
Views: 1883 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartChange is good. Some people are afraid of change, but change is the invitation of experiencing something new that may affect your life in a positive way. Change is inevitable and will happen in all of our lives. In most cases, change is the way to move forward to success. Dealing with change is ...
Views: 1882 - The Not-Enough Consideration: How To Overcome - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Susanna KearneyThis blog is part 2 of "The Mother Connection" blogpiece, and is a part of Susanna’s book. It’s impossible today for any of us to not be triggered around our own “enough-ness,” given how much our culture uses this very concept to demonstrate and than sell to us what we need to feel ...
Views: 1882 - 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: 1882 - Loving Yourself Part I - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Loren Gelberg-GoffI am not talking about egotistical love. I am talking about the kind of love that is compassionate, understanding, and nonjudgmental The kind of love we all look for in life; the kind of love we all wished for as children growing up; the kind of love we hope we're giving to our children and ...
Views: 1881 - Truth: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Speak Their Truth? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough everyone has their own truth on this planet, it doesn’t mean that each one of them finds it easy to express their truth. And this includes what one says to others and what one says to themselves. There will be things that one needs to say to another or others and there will also be ...
Views: 1881 - Pain And Suffering: Do We Benefit From It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI have recently been asking the question: why is it that we are so consumed with the pain of the world and at the same time run away from our own pain? Could it be that the very reason we have become so obsessed and addicted to the media, soaps, gossip and other such things, is due to us running ...
Views: 1879 - 3 ways to overcome inferiority - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanAfter knowing where inferiority come from you might have already guessed what should be done in order for you to get over it. If inferiority developed because of failing to deal with life challenges then learning how to deal with them and to build trust in your abilities will set you free from ...
Views: 1877 - Book Review: The Personal Workbook For Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem: A Proven Program for Recovery From Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development and Self-Esteem. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Development and Self-Esteem is Dr. Joe Rubino. Self-Esteem consists of the self relevant beliefs and emotions which shape one’s individual ...
Views: 1877 - How to Make Friends : 3 Easy Ways to Make and Keep Great Friends For Life - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongIf you are wondering how to make friends, you are in the right place. Two of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life are: 1. Deciding what kind of friend you will be 2. Deciding who your friends are. If you want to have a good life, (and I’m sure you do), then having good ...
Views: 1877 - Building A Positive Identity - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsPeople derive a sense of self and identity through interactions with others who give recognition and approval to a person's abilities and accomplishments. How does that work? As children grow up, they are dependant on 'significant others' for forming of a positive sense of self. Children need ...
Views: 1874 - Comparison: Should We Compare Ourselves With Others? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that comparing oneself with another is a natural part of living in the modern day world. And it is also true that this doesn’t necessarily have to be something that is negative or disempowering. There are of course certain comparisons that can be made, without ones wellbeing ...
Views: 1874 - How to face life problems - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanI am sure you have been in that situation before where you found that everything is collapsing and that you are totally helpless. Because life is full of ups and downs and because no one can hardly stay on the top for a long period of time without being knocked down at least once it makes a lot ...
Views: 1872 - 7 Ways Women Tend to Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe whispers of women are getting louder as they start to speak their truth . Yet many women entrepreneurs are holding themselves back by sabotaging their journey to success. More and more women need to start speaking up and speaking their truth about what they want to achieve in their lives ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Mental Toughness - Get a Grip - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlBad events do happen, unpredictable events happen. For mental toughness we need to strive to keep negative events, together with our responses in proportion. We need to gain perspective, as some events are clearly worse than others. We are responsible for how bad we perceive events to be and it ...
Views: 1871(2 votes) - *** Do You Really Want Your Child to Always Be Well-Behaved? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeRemember the last time you heard a parent say: "My kids are wonderful. They always obey me." Or, "They never talk back." Or, "They are never a problem." Did you sigh with envy and say, "Oh, I wish my kids were like that"? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to ...
Views: 1870(24 votes) - Affirmations: Why Don’t Affirmations Always Work? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many ways out there for one to change what is taking place within them and to therefore see themselves differently. With these changes making it possible for them to feel empowered and to be able to live the life they desire. Now, although change can seem instant at times, it ...
Views: 1870 - Forgiveness Means Letting Go of the Past - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi Fine“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~ Mark Twain We are all likely to be wronged by others more than a few times in the course of our lifetime. Living in this imperfect world we will surely find ourselves faced with the dilemma of ...
Views: 1870(1 vote) - 10 steps to Self Love - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Robin RobertsSteps to Self Love This may seem a strange topic in a world full of self entitlement but often those who need more are those who have a bigger hole to fill. Our notion of self love is full of misconceptions a woman taking care of self may be called vain or worst yet selfish and a man ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - Does Gender Influence Prosperity? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorTrue prosperity represents well-being in all areas of our lives. We know men and women are different, but we didn’t know one particular difference affects their prosperity attraction quotient. Ellie Drake of BraveHeartWomen and Dr. Sugar Singleton hosted a teleconference that was as riveting ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - Improve Your Self-Esteem With Tapping Away This Self-Judgement - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaWe are our own worst enemies sometimes. We can be so cruel to ourselves. "How could I have posibly said That?", "I'm too fat", "How could I have done something so colossally stupid?", "I don't have anything interesting to add to the conversation", "Surely this person will not like me when they ...
Views: 1868 - The Perfect You - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneWhere did you learn what is beautiful? Where did you learn what is ugly? Where did you learn what a perfect body looks like?... And how old were you when you came to these conclusions? A few years ago when walking down the street in Paris we found ourselves taken by the body image represented ...
Views: 1868(7 votes) - Hesitation leads to devastation by Arnold Groenewald - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Arnold GroenewaldHesitation leads to devastation. That was the main principle of an article I read recently on mountain biking. It is one of the most important principles when riding a technical mountain bike route. If you decided to ride the difficult, sandy or rocky or muddy section of the route instead of ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Face Your Fears and Move Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Maria ErvingThere's a quote I really like: "I've never began any important venture for which I felt adequate prepared" by Sheldon Kopp. The only thing that ever holds us back is fear, nothing else. And fear can be described as worry, anxiety, doubt and anxiety. It's all fear, and fear is always from ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - True-Self: Why Do Some People Lose Themselves Around Others? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is in touch with themselves and they feel safe enough to express who they are, there will be no reason for them to put on an act. How they come across on the outside is going to match up with who they are on the inside. Now and Then Or, if they do put on act, it is going to be ...
Views: 1862 - Personal Transformation: From Addiction to Freedom - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leslie FiegerWe are all addicts. Yes, you are. So am I. We are addicted in many ways to many things. It is easy to identify the obvious physical addictions; drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, sugar, etc. In addition to being the easiest to identify, these physical addictions are also the easiest to kick. ...
Views: 1861 - Your Body Is Not A Work Of Art - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Alison Finch"Your body is not a work of art" is a true statement. So why do so many people, and women in particular, spend countless hours wishing that theirs was one and even more hours feeling angry, embarrassed and even ashamed of their bodies because they fail to live up to the images in their ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Low Self Esteem and Need Confidence? 5 Tips How to Improve Your Self Esteem! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michael WestbrookLow self-esteem is an aspect of the human condition that affects millions of lives negatively. If you suffer from low self esteem and need to gain some confidence, here are some steps you can take to find your way to a high self concept! Get Fit Physical fitness is a great way to ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - 4 Steps to Manage Toxic People - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteDo you have people in your life who sprinkle misery wherever they go? When you spend time with them, do these people suck the life energy right out of you? Do you they make you wrong, make you feel angry, deflated, belittled, inadequate or unworthy? If so, you have become their victim. As a ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Saving The Golden Goose: Where True Gold Lies - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Maureen O CreanI remember as a child being fascinated by a small aspect of a much larger fairy tale in Jack and the Beanstalk. I guess I have never really been enamored with conquest and really thought that Jack was a thief, but I loved the hen that laid the golden eggs. The original source of course was ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - 3 Quick Tips for Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftPeople who struggle with setting boundaries for themselves often struggle with saying "no." Using that word can literally bring up discomfort for them. For this reason, they over commit, don't end up with any time for themselves and can even be taken advantage of by others. Their friends, ...
Views: 1852 - How To Deal With Difficult Co-Workers In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to thrive in your career, you have to learn how to deal with difficult co-workers. After all, you can't always let them bully you into submission. Pretending they don't exist isn't going to help you much either. You have long since graduated from high school; and it's about time ...
Views: 1852 - 22 WAYS TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jennifer Passmore1. Choose the Right Profession – So many people out there hate their jobs. Those who are miserable over their job make everyone around them miserable. Their unhappiness reflects in their work performance and in their attitude. It is very important that one try to work in a profession that makes ...
Views: 1851 - The Power of Negative Motivation - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Ramone SmithThe Power of Negative Motivation It is interesting how we are accustomed to hearing and applying the concept of positive motivations in our lives to achieve our goals. It seems quite natural and comfortable to fall in line with this kind of thinking. We hear it from all walks of life and the ...
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