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Women, and men, of all ages and backgrounds come to my coaching practice: singletons looking for love, young professionals looking for a job, career or life direction, business people with public speaking fears, a lot of people struggling to lose weight… The common denominator is usually low ... Views: 2241
This article will help you to understand a very important piece of what stops you from achieving your goals with food and weight loss and provides you with some specific examples of what to do to change that once and for all.
As I enjoy the peace, the safety, the trust and confidence I feel ... Views: 1954
The Basics
Though we had little control over the initial processes that established and configured our self esteem and self confidence simply because we were young and had not developed the knowledge and experiences necessary to defend and protect ourselves against outside influences, that is ... Views: 1550
Where 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: 1717
The Phenomenal Beauty Behind Synchronicity
A coincidence is described as:
“The occurrence of events simultaneously or consecutively in a striking manner without any causal connection between them.”
DO YOU BELIEVE IN COINCIDENCES?
DO YOU BELIEVE THAT LIFE IS JUST A SERIOUS OF RANDOM ... Views: 2519
Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to change in some way, but you didn't because it seemed too crazy, too out of the box, too "not you"?
The labels we give ourselves are really powerful.
They can define us - and this can be empowering or stifling depending on where the label came ... Views: 1366
The 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 ... Views: 1760
Our views and habits have developed over time and we typically underestimate the power of our ingrained beliefs, the ones deeply rooted in our subconscious mind. They affect how we think, act and ultimately, affect our results. It’s not necessarily all negative. Actually our programming can ... Views: 1118
Attitude is a choice. Women are confronted daily with situations, words, outcomes that force them to choose a response. That response is based decidedly on their attitude. Attitude is the difference between winning the battles, but losing the war. How many times have you realized that your ... Views: 791
For any athlete playing competitive sport, confidence is a key requirement if optimum performance and success are to be accomplished.
To gain an advantage and achieve a mental edge over your competitors then using affirmations for confidence are a great starting point for anyone.
More than ... Views: 4581
Self-esteem is a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies you accept, respect, trust and believe in yourself. Self-esteem means that you have confidence that you can fulfill your deepest personal needs, aspirations and goals. It comes from within where you see yourself as a worthy, ... Views: 1221
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: 1611
In the world of spirit, sages, mystics and new age thought, the concept of affinity has been used to describe the vibrational essence of the 4th chakra or heart center. According to Yogic tradition, the 4th chakra is an energy center that lies in the center of our chest and is responsible for ... Views: 1209
The act of worry is not anything to be taken lightly and is considered a major influence that enables a series of negative outcomes to become a reality. People tend to become out of tune with relationships, jobs, family and most importantly, themselves. Although it is human nature to be ... Views: 1389
I wrote last time about how our limbic systems are constantly on high alert, ready to activate the stress response at the sign of a threat. That’s a good thing when we’re in physical danger. But unfortunately it also can turn on in traffic jams, layoffs, arguments with our loved ones…you fill in ... Views: 1879
Do you struggle with low self esteem? I want to let you know that there are easy methods for improving self esteem. Don’t continue living life the way you are right now. You can overcome that, and in this article, I would like to share how you can do that, so do keep reading.
Remind Yourself ... Views: 874
It is believed that direct or indirect messages that we received from our parents may contribute to the development of our feelings. As children we are often labeled in our family.
We might be identified as smart, funny, and sensitive, lazy or superior – just to name a few. As we grow we ... Views: 4316
So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement.
Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart ... Views: 1815
A behavior common among very successful people is setting high standards for themselves as well as others. Whether the actions are going to be seen by friends or colleagues, or done strictly in private, doesn’t seem to matter, high achievers place the bar at the top rung for almost anything and ... Views: 1437
It happens to all of us in our life times. Whether its the loss of a job you new would just be perfect, or the love of your life, or your so-called best friend, at some point your hopes and dreams and feelings get trampled on with no more seeming thought than if you were a bug on a windshield. ... Views: 2046
In relationships, before we can be fully present for another, we should know how to be fully present for ourselves. This complete presence is the finest form of attention we can give anyone or anything. It is how we see (with William Blake)
…‘the world in a grain of sand
and heaven in a ... Views: 1454
Within you is the power to heal and transform any obstacle or illness, however, to do so means that one must put into question their perception and belief about not only the situation, but themselves too! Often, this is where people give up because it feels like they are going against the grain ... Views: 1088
How many people do you know, including yourself, who have been waiting for the world to take notice of their gifts and contributions? Waiting for others to see your value and worth, as if that will at last validate who you are?
I too have fallen victim of such trap.
I remember some time ... Views: 3094
There are some people who believe that the whole world is against them, while there are others who have a slightly different outlook. When it comes to the latter, someone will have at least one area of their life where they feel powerless.
However, if another area of their life started to ... Views: 1158
While there are some people who feel like a victim from time to time, there are others who pretty much always feel this way. When one can relate to the former, it is unlikely to be something that will have an effect on how they see themselves.
Momentary
But if it does have an effect on ... Views: 999
What is Visualization?
Visualization is an effective weight loss method.
This is how it works: In your mind’s eye, try to maintain a clear picture of how you will look once you reach your goal weight. This in turn will set in motion an unconscious psychological process commonly referred to ... Views: 1247
I’ll never forget the day I first learned about the so-called Impostor Syndrome. It was 1983. A chronic procrastinator, I was in my fourth year of a doctoral program. Like a lot of graduate students, my status was what was commonly referred to as “A-B-D,” meaning I’d completed “all but the ... Views: 1289
What do you believe confidence is? Maybe you’re right, and maybe you’ll be surprised.
Maybe you, like many, confuse confidence with competence. And that’s understandable because you’re advised to enhance your skills, knowledge, and expertise, and presto: The confident you will emerge and ... Views: 1394
What you deserve and what you think you deserve sometimes have completely different answers.
It all comes down to our thoughts, our beliefs about ourselves, and our self worth.
To give an example - imagine you are looking for a life partner. All you have ever wanted in life is to find ... Views: 1111
It is well worth discussing what self-confidence is, before talking about how you can transform yourself from a person with low self confidence into a super-confident human being.
We as human beings are able to perform many actions and tasks without much thinking, almost automatically as if ... Views: 2131
"How long are you going to put with this?"
I've asked this of clients who complained of cheating partners, of insubordinate staff, of poor health and body image, of cluttered homes.
This is my favourite question to clients who finish a litany of woes. It's a great circuit breaker.
It's ... Views: 1001
Life is busy - that's just the way it is.
We all have so many things to do - so much to keep track of on a daily basis. Many of us tend to be overscheduled, overworked, and overexhausted. We're just trying to make it all work - make sure we keep up with everything - make sure things don't ... Views: 997
As a female, I am very self-conscious about how I look. I have spent many years trying to grow as a person over the years and working out/fitness have been so important for me. The main reason why I like to work out so much is for the feeling when I'm done working out.
There are a few things ... Views: 509
Rejection and breakups are hard enough, but being ghosted can be traumatic. It can leave you with unanswered questions that make it hard to move on. Although ghosting also occurs in friendships, it’s usually associated with dating. More devastating, but less common, is when a spouse disappears ... Views: 799
When Errol Campbell and I were doing live videos about a year ago, he said that it wasn’t just about us giving advice. While this was part of it, he also said that we were there to hold the space so that the people on the call could find their own answers.
At the time, I found it hard to get ... Views: 718
This is probably the most powerful affirmation you can make, the most empowering thought to hold in your mind or comment to hear from someone whom you look up to and respect. This belief opens up doors which would almost certainly otherwise be closed, locked and sealed.
For example, do you ... Views: 901
I was on the treadmill, one mile into my two-mile run. Once I finished, I would get on a bike and ride for ten miles, then back to the treadmill for another two miles.
Running doesn't come easy to me. Frankly, neither does biking. I signed up for the duathlon at my gym as a challenge. I ... Views: 2074
Popular culture is focused on attracting love, yet you’ll only be able to receive as much love as you give to yourself. You’ll deflect or guard love that doesn’t resonate with you – like a compliment you don’t believe. The opposite is also true. You’ll allow others to abuse you a bit less than ... Views: 3375
There are so many ways that your self-talk can add to your life or subtract to it. In this article, I’ll explain two types of mind games your self-talk can play with you: labeling and comparing yourself with others. Let’s start with labeling.
Labeling
Layla self-talks using negative ... Views: 5688
How do you enjoy a healthy dose of fear? IE: Avoidance, irritation, sweets, crying, overeating, shopping, alcohol, isolation, exercise, or anger. What is in your Witches Brew that is your personal recipe of FEAR? Life is ever changing daily and our lives are all moving forward whether we see ... Views: 1075
The world over, there is a major issue which has been usually under-highlighted, that is, people in general have a tendency to take credit for themselves, and attribute the causes of failure to others. Not owning up failure by ourselves has been one of the causes of undesirable consequences of ... Views: 1221
Self-responsibility both reflects and generates self-esteem. People with high self-esteem feel that they are in charge of their lives. They have a sense of agency and self-efficacy. They take responsibility for their feelings, actions, and lives. It also means that you take responsibility for ... Views: 2773
When you are trying to maintain a healthy weight you may want to try brushing! There are two different types of brushing that I am referring to:
1. Brush Your Teeth
A study published in 2004 in the Journal of the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity announced that people who brush their ... Views: 7567
My readers often ask me for advice about how to make friends and improve their conversation skills. They lack confidence in talking to other people and they get shy and nervous. Their mind goes blank when they try to make conversation. If you have the problem of feeling shy or nervous during a ... Views: 6649
Are you too hard on yourself?
Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’
Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ... Views: 7702
The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.
- Unknown
Our thinking informs our experience. A positive outlook, your attitude, can transform a traffic jam into an opportunity to practice patience. But a new thought is not enough. You must ... Views: 1928
According to Wikipedia, 'sadness' is a feeling of being alone or lonely, which can feel as a "severe pain related to sorrow", and which results from something negative happened to you. Sadness is when your mood is temporary lowered, whereas with depression you will have the same feelings but ... Views: 1462
When you believe in yourself, anything is possible.
It's nice if someone else believes in us, and for some that can sure help them to become more confident, but ultimately you have to believe in you for change to happen-because it's what you believe will happen in your life that will happen, ... Views: 7052