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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- 15 Questions to Boost Your Confidence into Action Today! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Saskia RoellHave you ever had a great idea, but you stopped before you even started? Maybe you thought you weren’t good enough, or that it was never going to work out, or that you didn’t have the means to do it, or you feared that everybody would think you were crazy? Or you wished you were ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - How to have the effortless courage to quit your job - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAll your fears in life are created by your past experiences which have created negative memories. These fears steer you away from risks and from facing life with zest. Did you know that most people that hate their job have been programmed to unconsciously choose a job they hate? They have ...
Views: 1849 - How to become more confident - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanThe 5 most effective self confidence building methods The presence of hundreds of methods for building self confidence and the information overload we are all experiencing in this era have left many people confused about the best ways to build self confidence. While lots of methods can work ...
Views: 1848(2 votes) - You Can Choose to Grow Stronger Through Life's Inevitable Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Marquita HeraldSometimes through change and adversity we find our life’s purpose – the eye sheds a tear to find its focus. ~Robert Brault No matter how well we plan, from time to time life will present us with unexpected change, or an outright detour. While these challenges may initially throw us off ...
Views: 1846 - Discover the Causes of Low Self Esteem and the 6 Tips to Developing Self Respect and Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rebecca MillsHuman nature is complex thing. We are born into a family unit, go to school, meet hundreds of different people, go to work and then retire. I all that time we are bombarded with various messages and thoughts from other people. For better or worse other humans do affect and influence how we feel ...
Views: 1845 - Maximum Confidence by Jack Canfield - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Ben SandersonMaximum Confidence, a book by the internationally known author Jack Canfield, provides his readers with concepts associated with developing and nurturing self esteem. It also discusses using self esteem as helping create personal growth and happiness. This book is seen as a practical and ...
Views: 1845 - ***Five ways to eliminate fear - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberHow do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started: 1) Understand what fear is First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - 12 Secrets to Move Beyond Resistance to Change in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Rita BotesIn life, one thing is constant. Change is going to happen! Nothing ever stays the same. The process of change in our lives can lead us toward growth and fulfillment, if we learn how to harness this unyielding force. In this article you'll discover the 12 secrets to move beyond your ...
Views: 1842 - Objectification: Why Do Some Women Objectify Their Bodies? - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFeeling good is something we all want to experience and there are many ways to achieve this. One way this takes place is through receiving attention from other people; with this attention being positive. It is easy to feel down and unattractive when the attention from others is negative and/or ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - False Self: Can Trapped Emotions Create A False Self? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperMany names have been used over the years when it comes to describing that part of someone that is not real or authentic. And one of those names is the false self and many others have also been used such as: the mask that someone wears, the pseudo self and adaptive behaviour for instance. ...
Views: 1840 - Marketing Strategies: Solutions to Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Maya Bailey"I don't know why I'm sabotaging myself.” I hear this statement every day from clients and prospective clients. This sentiment is extremely common amongst both seasoned and new entrepreneurs. I hear many examples of self sabotage in my coaching practice and many pleas for help to reverse self ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - ***What’s the difference between change and transformation? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Morty LefkoeIf you’re reading this article here you probably are interested in transformation. But I suspect that what you mean by transformation is very different from what others mean by the same word. I’m a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of “transformational” leaders, and ...
Views: 1839 - Ignite Your Life by Re-routing Your Roadmap - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffLife flows in a cyclical motion, making you destined to repeat the good, the bad and the ugly – unless you deliberately interrupt the flow when undesirable incidents and events re-occur. Robert E. Quinn, University of Michigan professor of business and management says, “You repeat the same ...
Views: 1839 - Believing in Oneself is a Daily Commitment - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Jeanne Russell“If you think you can or you think you can’t -you’re right!” Henry Ford. Principle 5 in The Success Principles by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer is “believe in yourself”. In that chapter Canfield refers to the negative power of the phrase “I can’t”. Remember the story of the little engine ...
Views: 1837 - Humble: Is Being Humble Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone achieves something, they could tell other people about it or they could simply carry on with their life. As a result of this, there is the chance that everyone they know will find out about what has taken place, or there is the chance that no one will. A Closer Look Now, if ...
Views: 1837 - Faith: Where Does Faith Come From? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one places their attention on achieving something or just on whether something can be done or not, their mind is going to have plenty to say. It could be fairly subtle in its response or it could end up being overwhelming. So the mind could come up with a few reasons as to why something ...
Views: 1836 - Self-Love EFT Tip - Let Us Start With Calm-Happy-Ish - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaYou may have suffered some low moments, maybe friends tell you you should love yourself more, or perhaps a therapist has suggested it. You may have read various self-help books about how to find this elusive self-love, all in vain. Whenever you look to improve your self-confidence, up pops ...
Views: 1835 - Control: Is A Sense Of Control Important? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to hear the word ‘control’, there is a chance that something negative will come to mind. They may begin to think about someone who is ‘controlling’, or they may think about a situation in their life that is stopping them from being themselves. However, this might not take ...
Views: 1834 - ***What is the relationship between personal and organizational transformation? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Morty LefkoeI wrote about three types of organizational change in my book, Re-create Your Life many years ago. Let me draw from several passages in that book because the business applications of this distinction should make the personal applications even clearer. Organizations, as well as individuals, ...
Views: 1833 - Head vs Heart: Is The Head Just Scared? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Reece PryhodaHave you ever made an irrational decision, and then wondered what made you do it? It went against every logical aspect of your being, but you did it anyway. You justify it with statements like ‘it felt right’, or you ‘just knew’ that it was the right choice for you. Have you ever stopped to ...
Views: 1832 - Success and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Carla Valencia"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a ...
Views: 1831 - Tap Into Creative Flow Through Humor - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteChildhood is often referred to as a carefree and playful time enjoyed without a thought of responsibility. However, a more accurate look at the average youth experience reveals that children experience quite a bit of emotional and sometimes physical pain. Many children who live such a ...
Views: 1830(5 votes) - Are You Stuck In Life? - 4 Steps To Get Where You Want To Be - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Kelly WallaceDoes it seem that you can't get ahead in life no matter how hard you try? Do things stay the same or move forward at the pace of a tranquilized sloth? Why does this happen? Why are you still struggling despite your best efforts? So many are looking for the magic answer or that secret tip that ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Completing Your Past to Elevate Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoDoes the following scenario remind you of anyone? Sue was totally in love with Jim. The couple met in high school and dated for eight years. Everyone who knew them expected them to get married and live happily ever after together. Then Jim met Karen. Before anyone knew what was happening - ...
Views: 1828 - Fix the 5 Health Problems That Cause Anxiety and Rob Your Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Lynn Kennedy BaxterAnxiety is a very physical condition. It doesn’t just exist in your head. Your heart races. You are short of breath. Your hands shake and your underarms sweat. Many other more subtle changes occur in your body. These five health problems could be contributing to your excessive anxiety. 1. ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Money: Should All The Money In The World Be Divided Equally? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt doesn’t take much effort for one to realise that not everyone on this planet has the same amount of money. Yet this is not the only area in the world where there is a difference – this is one of many. Not everyone is the same height, has the same hair colour or eye colour, for instance. ...
Views: 1828 - Being as Good to Yourself as You Are to Others - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Kari SamuelsIn the Intuitive Development class that I teach, I often ask people to close their eyes and listen to their hearts instead of listening to their thoughts. So often we get wrapped up in all of our responsibilities and worries that we don’t even know what our own needs are. We know what our ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - How To Find Inner Stillness - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michelle MayurFor many people the most difficult thing to master in their self-development journey is the ability to find Inner Stillness, that pure place within you that is your divine spark, your connection to all that is and the source of inspirational and transformational ideas. I would like to share ...
Views: 1827 - ***Get Rid of Negative Senses and Expectations: TLM Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Morty LefkoeLast week I pointed out that The Lefkoe Method (TLM) includes nine different processes, all of them unique methods for transforming the quality of your life. I described two of them—the Lefkoe Belief Process and the Lefkoe Stimulus Process—in detail. (See ...
Views: 1825 - Debunking The Myth of Genius - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerUntil recently, IQ tests were considered the Holy Grail for predicting career success. But the traditional definition of intelligence is just too narrow to reflect all of the ways we think, learn and express our talents and skills. It’s inaccurate to state that mastering science is more ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - The Signs Of A Relationship Going Bad - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsIf you are aware of the common characteristics of a relationship going bad, you are putting yourself in a prime position to prevent your own interests being damaged. Whether that is amicably resolving the now apparent issues or just getting out of there pretty dam quick, knowledge and awareness ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - ***How Our Language Determines Our Reality - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Morty LefkoeIn another post on this site I explained how we live in a dualistic universe in which for any “thing” or concept to exist, we must distinguish between it and a not-that-thing or concept. Our most important tool for making distinctions and creating our reality is language. As Edward Sapir, a ...
Views: 1822 - Feelings: Do Our Feelings Always Reflect Reality? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to watch a film that had no colour or sound, it is not going to be the same as a film that has colour and sound. It is unlikely to be as engaging or as entertaining, and one might soon lose interest and turn it off or walk away from what they’re watching. And the same could be ...
Views: 1822 - The Neurology of Worry - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Judy WidenerDid you know that chronic stress causes physical changes in the size and activity of many of your brain structures? When they're swimming in the stress neurochemical cortisol, the prefrontal cortex (the CEO of the brain), and the hippocampus (houses long term memory) actually shrink in size. ...
Views: 1822 - Boundaries: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Boundary Problems? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many challenges in the world today and some these are big and some of them are small. And a lack of boundaries can create all kinds of relationship problems. This is also something that can be seen on a global scale; with certain countries going into other countries. This often ...
Views: 1821 - Stepping Into Your Power: What That Means, and How To Do It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWe hear these phrases often: Step Into Your Power, Own Your Worth. But what do they really mean, and how do you do it? To be in your power is not to be forceful, manipulative, or aggressive. To be in your power is to be in alignment. To be in your power is to trust that you are in the ...
Views: 1820 - How Much A Product Will Cost Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaAs a mortal human being, we just cannot deny the importance of products we use in our daily life. I am a fan of relationship science and its related benefits, but for this time, I want to highlight the benefits of the tangible items around us. As we use them often, they are closest to us, ...
Views: 1819 - How to Build Confidence. - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Steven BurnsThere’s a common misconception that people have that seriously hinders them from being relaxed and confident around people. It’s the limiting belief that they have no control or influence over the feelings and emotions that they feel throughout their body. That they just kind of happen…and they ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - Are You Balanced? Three Questions to Ask Yourself! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan BirminghamThe other day I was talking about how Triangles are the strongest geometric shape in the world. Its shape is very simple: a flat base with two sides that come together at the top to meet at a point. They are rigid, able to stand freely, and able to support their own weight. They do this against ...
Views: 1818(2 votes) - Emotional State: Can We Change How We Feel By Changing Our Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow we behave influence’s how we feel, and the only thing one needs to do to realise this is to change their posture. Many people realise how their body language not only affects how they feel, they also realise how it affects how others feel around them. There is then an inner change in ...
Views: 1818 - STEPS TO BE EMPOWERED AND NOT A VICTIM - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2016 from Darlene LancerIn recovery circles, being a “victim” is frowned upon. Decades ago, when I heard people say they were no longer a victim, I had no idea what they meant. Actually, a victim is an individual who has been fooled, hurt, or harmed, due to his or her own emotions or ignorance, an unfortunate event, or ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Becoming the Next Picasso: How to Become a Revered Artist around the World - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Lizzie WeakleyOne of the most important qualities or traits a person needs to become a world-renowned artist is talent. Becoming famous also takes an amazing ability to find a way to live with self-doubt. Those artists who find world fame find are able to value the creative process as much as the art work ...
Views: 1817(1 vote) - How to Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jereia EsteemEasy methods to construct Self Confidence Self-confidence is extraordinarily necessary in nearly every facet of our lives, but so many individuals struggle to find it. Sadly, this can be a vicious circle: People who lack self-confidence can discover it troublesome to turn into ...
Views: 1817 - What Can You Trust When You Can't Trust Trust - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzWhat is trust? How have we learned to define it? Is it really a concept that works? Trust this, don't trust that, this person is trustworthy, that person is not. You could liken it to using the crosswalk to safely cross the street, trust being the supposedly safe crossing through a potentially ...
Views: 1817(3 votes) - ***How to be more effective at work: TLM Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Morty LefkoeIn addition to the seven processes that can help free individuals from their limitations (which I’ve described in three other blog posts), The Lefkoe Method has two additional processes that were designed specifically for use in organizations. If you use them in your own firm, you will be ...
Views: 1815 - 5 Tips To Gain Self Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Jeannie CrabtreeSome people struggle with low confidence. It can be so low as to be painful and hold a person back from doing many things in life. Gaining self confidence is a process that can take some time, but is certainly worth it. How can you build on it? It is a matter of changing the messages you might ...
Views: 1815 - Marketing Strategies: The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make And How You Can Avoid It - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Maya BaileyTHE BIG MISTAKE: “The economy is so slow and I don't even know where my next sale is coming from.” How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings? “Wait! Are you suggesting that ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - The Words We Hear Can Last A Life Time! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kristen BakerYesterday was a day of revelation, expression and strong emotion. What started out as a conversation in regards to Depression with my dad, proved to be one of the most impressionable times. The discussion involved speaking that everyone has imperfections and depression does not mean that you ...
Views: 1815(3 votes) - Getting Over Being Overly Critical of Oneself - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonDo you feel as I you don't measure up to other people's expectations? Do you constantly feel that you should have done this, that or the other? Do you get to the end of the day and feel that yet again you haven't quite done all of the things you set out to do? If so, you are not alone; many ...
Views: 1813 - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Linda BinnsWhat are you afraid of? We all have fears of some kind, whether it’s fear of public speaking, heights, change, failure or success, there’s usually something that we’re afraid of. Sometimes we know what it is, but sometimes it’s buried deep within. This fear can be sabotaging us and holding us ...
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