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Codependency is learned – learned inaccurate information that you’re in some way not enough, that you don’t matter, that your feelings are wrong, or that you don’t deserve respect. These are the false beliefs that most codependents grow up with. They may not have been told these things directly, ... Views: 1759
Do you feel like you're stuck in the rut and not moving forwards?
Have you lost motivation and lack self esteem?
If you want to start pursuing your dreams and don't plan on settling for a mundane life, you'll want to start setting and achieving goals.
By setting a goal, you're ... Views: 1759
The most joyful individuals are people who don't judge other people, are now living in kindness and also appreciate themselves. Do you actually see anyone that is actually constantly joyful and wish you may be just like them? Anyone CAN gain a robust self-esteem... it requires effort and time. ... Views: 1758
There’s a timeless principle that successful people live by, that I realized can be used as an immediate and powerful boost to your self-esteem and your emotions. Volumes have been written and spoken about this principle over the millennia, but I still see people not understanding or ... Views: 1757
No this is not an article about learning how to say no when someone asks you for a favor that you don’t want to do or when someone tries to step on your rights but it’s an article about saying no to life when it tries to force you to live a life that you don’t want to live.
There are two types ... Views: 1757
The power of self-image is incredible. How you think about your self and your capabilities can actually be a deciding factor on what are and can deliver. While most people have self-image, often this poses as a limiting factor. We have built-in fears, apprehensions and doubts about our ...The ... Views: 1757
There are things that are around today that are seen as being perfect but as time passes, they will be seen as imperfect. And this is how life has always been and something that will continue to take place.
What this shows is how life doesn’t stand still and that there is always something ... Views: 1755
From 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: 1754
Trust is the foundation of all meaningful, healthy relationships in our lives, whether these relationships are formed with partners, friends, family members or colleagues. With trust, relationships develop and thrive, with each person learning from the other and growing from the experience. ... Views: 1754
I have a friend who is a Life Coach by profession and he found out that many people are willing and ready to accept the cost of their being unhappy and dissatisfied rather than to stand up and speak for themselves. One way of saying this is, “I know I am not happy with something and I know I’ve ... Views: 1754
While there are likely to be parts of someone’s life that are going to plan, there may be other parts that are not. When something is going the way one wants it to go, it is not going to have the same effect on their life.
As it is going well, one might not even think about and it could be ... Views: 1753
“I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it.” – William Faulkner
There don't have to be any rules for journaling. It's exciting to be open and creative – to find your own style and express yourself. But following some general tips may dramatically increase ... Views: 1752
When we aren’t getting our intentions or achieving our goals, we need to accept that there are limitations and excuses in the way. At times when we aren’t achieving our goals isn’t meant for us to veer off course and assume the method doesn’t work. What doesn’t work is moving into frustration, ... Views: 1752
If one had the need to increase their level of self-awareness, they might be drawn to some kind of mediation. This would then allow them to develop their ability to observe themselves as opposed to being attached to everything that occurs within them.
And as time passes and one continues to ... Views: 1752
Are you living an authentic life?
When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you know and like who you see?
Is there anything that you aren't being truly honest about with yourself or others?
Is the "you" that you represent to the world the "you" that you really are?
I thought it ... Views: 1751
Putting on the Mask Because of Low Self Esteem
It’s Halloween in the United States, October 31st is fast approaching. I believe there are lessons in Halloween that show exactly what low self-esteem is. This is a time where people like to dress up as other characters, and people. Sometimes ... Views: 1751
There are many things that human beings need in order to feel fulfilled and one of those needs is the need to be seen. This doesn’t mean that they have an inherent need to be ‘famous’ though; it simply means that they need to be noticed by others.
And while one could be noticed by others due ... Views: 1750
Dear Dr. Romance:
What to say in this situation? Okay, so there's this girl in my art class that I really want to talk to and get to know! Problem is she sits at a different table than me and I just plain don't know what to say to her! I'm a senior and she's a sophomore! What should I say to ... Views: 1750
The effect of self-worth on your spiritual development can become very subtle and easy to miss. It is very important to pay attention to it in your daily reflection, especially if you are wondering why you aren’t developing faster, or why you’re still so far behind.
It is important to reflect ... Views: 1750
If you dread picking up the phone to make a sales call or speak to a client then you are not alone. Even extremely good salespeople can sometimes feel nervous when they have to speak to people on the phone.
It can be extremely frustrating because you know you need to make the calls to find ... Views: 1749
There could be said to be two ways that one can be harmed in this world. One of these is through external means and what other people do to them. And the other is what one does to themselves. What goes on externally can be noticed and as it is observable to others, they can come to ones ... Views: 1749
3 ways to feel super loved even when your relationship is ending
Most of us have been trained to believe that when a relationship ends, we lose the love of the person who we once felt so loved by. This belief is an instant misery-creating lie that is simply not true. The truth is, love is ... Views: 1747
Inner potentials are set to ignite only if we feel that our present life or situation is not successful or when we feel that we have not achieved anything remarkable in our lives.
The thought that we are more than what we are, makes us think of ways to activate or ignite our potentials.
We ... Views: 1746
You can Be Happier in just 2 minutes a day!
Here’s how it works:
• 1 minute in the morning to acknowledge three things you’re grateful for
• 1 minute in the evening to recall three triumphs of your day
And if you add in 10-15 minutes on the weekend to review your week,
acknowledge what ... Views: 1745
When it comes to being successful and achieving what one wants to achieve, it is important that one believes in themselves. Without this belief, one is going to find it difficult to achieve anything. So not only will it be impossible for one to thrive, it could also be a real challenge for them ... Views: 1745
Long before the internet was available; people could watch TV, listen to the radio or read a paper in order to find out what was taking place around them. As a result of this, people were able to find out about things that they wouldn’t have known about before these options were available.
... Views: 1744
There are going to be times in someone’s life where they are right and there are going to be times when they are wrong. If human beings were all-knowing, then this wouldn’t be something that would occur.
However, as it is not possible for someone to know everything there is to know, there ... Views: 1742
What is self esteem? The official definition of the defines it as . Do you appreciate your own worth? are you accountable for all your behaviors? do you act responsibly...and respectfully..towards others?
Can we continue to build our self esteem as we grow older? YES! Is our self esteem ever ... Views: 1742
The Lefkoe Occurring Process (LOP) and the Lefkoe De-conditioning Process (LDP) are the two newest processes that constitute The Lefkoe Method (TLM). I’ve mentioned them before in other posts; today I will summarize each of them and describe how each offers a unique benefit not found in any ... Views: 1739
Have You Ever Thought to Yourself …What Was I Thinking? Have you ever done something that was totally out of character for you, but you did it and later wondered if you had actually been in your right mind at the time when you did it? Well, that’s what I did. It was New Year’s Eve. My friend ... Views: 1738
There are many factors to consider when purchasing a trampoline or trampoline replacement parts. These factors are vital in determining the lifespan and quality of a trampoline. Consumers who are familiar with ways to determine quality when purchasing trampolines or trampoline parts are more ... Views: 1738
Roger Dawson is known as a real estate master and motivational speaker. He's been speaking professionally in public for almost three decades. Before his public speaking career commenced, he employed up to 540 people in 28 different offices, as a real estate master. If you've bought a home or ... Views: 1738
Did you know by smiling to the count of 60 - your energy/vibration can raise?
I suppose this notion of mine is purely subjective - perhaps you'll read this and try it for yourself.
Many years ago I learned by having visuals, (i.e., pictures) to trigger my inner happy button, I could raise ... Views: 1737
Many non-fident people will be familiar with depression. In fact, you could very well say that confidence and self-esteem are pretty safe antidotes for depression. — And vice versa.
When we’re depressed, we have little faith in our abilities and our future. In our purpose, our entire ... Views: 1736
All humans have natural cycles of feelings. It’s perfectly normal for our moods to shift several times a day, based on what’s happening.
As part of these natural cycles, sadness and fear are normal feelings. But because they hang on longer, depression and anxiety aren’t. Studies have found ... Views: 1733
When you are planning activities to build self esteem in children there are two aspects to consider. The first is the kind of ethos you will be fostering. Second is to focus in on the component of self esteem you most want to encourage. There are three components to self esteem. These ... Views: 1732
If you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed. And if you have ADHD you probably struggle more than most. Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we feel we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We fall behind and we are constantly trying to catch up and keep ... Views: 1732
Someone once said: “You do a very good impression of yourself”. Now, here are 3 simple steps for making the best possible first and lasting impression, as you network naturally -- whether or not you are an introverted, shy or reserved networker.
Step 1 - Let your mouth do the talking: ... Views: 1732
While boundaries are essential, it doesn’t mean that they are going to be the same for everyone. One person could feel infringed upon when another person does something, and if this was to happen to someone else, it might not cause any problems.
But although there will be differences in what ... Views: 1731
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Self-Esteem and Self Confidence. Self-Esteem consists of the self relevant beliefs and emotions which shape one's individual feelings and worth of him/herself. Morty Lefkoe is the Official Guide to Self-Esteem and Self ... Views: 1730
There are two fundamentally different ways in which we can experience ourselves.
First, the way most of us usually experience ourselves: as a creation—a separate entity distinct from other entities, whose survival is always at stake. Some people call this the ego.
Second, as the creator ... Views: 1729
Just because someone has worked hard to achieve something, it doesn’t mean that they feel as though they deserve it. The ideal would be for someone to feel as though they are worthy, no matter what they accomplish.
However, there are some people who are unable to accept their achievements. ... Views: 1727
"Time Mapping goes inside the goal setter, to where the many gears and fascinating inner workings are all busy moving and engaging with one another. It makes sense of the chaos and slows down the panic long enough to put together a clear picture of what really matters." From the Time Mapping ... Views: 1727
My ESTEEM Principle is designed so that women are able to look at their lives from a different perspective, shifting paradigms and ultimately creating the life they really want. Building self-esteem is one of the keys to walking through the fear of inadequacy and paves the way to become ... Views: 1727
Just as easily could I have called this article “Follow-up in coaching”, but I find this particularly true in NLP based coaching. Simply, because NLP particularly seems to launch a coach to a level where they can go beyond merely a basic surface layer of coaching. Not only can you work with the ... Views: 1726
When leaders master the “art of coaching” they experience the “magic” of coaching. What is that magic, you ask? It's the phenomenon of being in the presence of the person at the moment of the discovery of his/her answers to questions that have for a longtime been elusive, discovery of his/her ... Views: 1725
Life is good. You see that simple phrase emblazoned on clothing and you can’t help but smile.
But life can also be challenging and often gives us a multitude of questions or situations that we don’t know how to handle.
Even if you have a wide circle of friends or family who are willing to ... Views: 1722
When we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ... Views: 1722
While there are some people on this planet who believe that they above others, there are also people who believe that they are below others. And this can be something that one is aware of or it could be an outlook that is outside of their awareness.
However, regardless of whether one is ... Views: 1722
We all have our faults and failings. That is a statement of ordinary, honest fact. However, the vast majority of us mistake our inappropriate behaviour for some inherent character flaw that leads everyone to whom I have ever posed the question "Are you 100% happy with yourself?" to ... Views: 1721