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Views: 1199 - Create or React - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartWe are constantly bombarded with choices every day. Choices are responsible for giving us opportunities to create instead of reacting to them. You might get overwhelmed when presented with choices, but instead you should think of it as an open door to something new. We are given choices that ...
Views: 1085 - Life IS Too Short: Find Success Doing What You Love to Do! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartI’d like to start by asking a real simple question. How many of you truly love what you do for a career? Does it excite you, does it motivate you, or does it inspire you to do the best you can? I wish all of you could respond with a ‘Yes’ but I know that isn’t the case. ...
Views: 850 - Suffering From Negative Head-Talk? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenNearly everyone does battle with that pesky voice of self-judgment and sabotaging put-downs that chatters away in our heads. And, in response to a recent teleseminar we gave titled “The Fear of Being Fabulous” we received a request from a participant who said: “I would ...
Views: 710 - Stepping Out Beyond - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenWhen you think of people who are living a fabulous life who comes to mind? Bill Gates? Meryl Streep? Some prince, princess, or high dignitary? Bill Gates is the richest man in the world and he is deeply involved in helping people around the world. That’s not only fabulous, that’s ...
Views: 699 - What Causes Your Fear of Change? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenAre you someone who frequently makes plans to lose weight, get a new job, go back to school, improve your relationship, but then . . . you just don’t do it? Are you envious of people who have what you want, but somehow you just can’t seem to do what it takes to get it for ...
Views: 803 - Dealing with Compliments - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenWhat do you do when someone gives you a compliment? Do you smile, thank them with all your heart, and continue on with your day feeling a little better about yourself? Or maybe instead, you shrug. Or deny it. Or claim it’s a lie. Maybe you don’t say anything at all, but silently ...
Views: 1232 - Forbidden Fruit - Or Not? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenHow often do you feel that other people get to have something that is forbidden to you? Something that’s forbidden, not because it’s impossible (like playing pro ball if you’re only 5 foot 4), and not because you shouldn't have it because it’s bad for you, but ...
Views: 731 - Positive Thinking is NOT Enough - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Judith ShervenSuccess gurus and self-made millionaires routinely preach the mantra that “Your thoughts become habits, your habits become your reality.” They suggest that knowing your purpose and living with passion is an unstoppable recipe for success. Once you’ve got it you’ll never ...
Views: 770 - Regaining Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Nicholas FinneganWelcome to the regaining self esteem exercise article. Let me share with you some of the ways how you can manifest the new thoughts, feelings and behaviors that build higher self esteem for the near future. Here is the first understanding... Whatever you focus on, you feel because your mind ...
Views: 1777 - How To Build Self Confidence Quickly - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Johnny FranklandFeeling a little unsure of yourself? Nervous? Suffering negative thoughts, self doubt and low self esteem? If so, it sounds like you need to get self confidence quickly. All of us, at some time or other, lack self confidence, doubt ourselves or suffer negative thoughts. Even the most successful ...
Views: 648 - The Best Friend Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Paul ClineIn my work I meet a variety of clients dealing with issues including, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, etc. Among these many issues there is one common malady - they all talk to themselves in a negative fashion inside their minds. In psychology, we call this ...
Views: 1672 - Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones And Words Can Also Hurt Me - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon StilesDo you remember the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"? Unfortunately, for many people this is completely untrue. What people say to them, or what they translate those comments into, can be very hurtful. If you want to be less affected by other people's ...
Views: 4459 - How Many Teens Will Cut Themselves Today? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Charles SmithdealMillions of American teenagers and adults will voluntarily injure themselves today. Some will cut themselves with a knife or razor Others will burn their skin with matches or a cigarette. Some will hit themselves or bang their heads against a wall, or pull out their hair, or stick needles into ...
Views: 10345 - Self Confidence: Eight Little Words That Will Pick Up Your Confidence! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Sara HealyAfter a rather difficult day during a hectic week, I decided to have a "comfort" evening. For me, this means crawling into my oldest most comfortable pajamas, fixing a favorite meal, and watching a well-loved movie. My choice this time was Bridget Jones's Diary as it always makes me laugh and ...
Views: 813 - Most Important Decision You Can Make To Overcome Your Fear Of Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Thadddeus FergusonThe majority of you reading this now have already begun making the most important changes when it comes to overcoming your desire to avoid rejection from women. Like most things in life only you have the power to change them in order to get what you want. No matter what, if you never take that ...
Views: 906 - Why Her Cheating On You Can Be the Best Thing To Happen - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Thadddeus FergusonYou might not realize it now however her cheating on you can be on of the greatest things that ever happened to you if you learn and grow from it. After she cheats you are going to be challenged both mentally and emotionally and at the same time finding yourself having to make some decisions ...
Views: 1067 - Womens Underwear: How To Show Off Your Curves - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Amanda CotterillWomen's underwear today offers almost innumerable choices. Matching bra and brief sets are among the basics, combining style and function in an endlessly practical way. However, these now-classic styles of women's underwear are fairly modern inventions. Provided here is a guide to the history of ...
Views: 2192 - Dealing With Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon GoodWe all hate rejection, maybe even fear it. And we all have to face it at some time in our lives. But for the artist, rejection can come often and cut deeply. An actor may face rejection as much as daily, and when you yourself are the instrument of your work, it's hard not to take the rejection ...
Views: 1952 - Suffering From Negative Head-Talk? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Judith ShervenNearly everyone does battle with that pesky voice of self-judgment and sabotaging put-downs that chatters away in our heads. And, in response to a recent teleseminar we gave titled “The Fear of Being Fabulous” we received a request from a participant who said: “I would love to hear how ...
Views: 683 - 4 Keys To Increased Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Lori RadunIt takes hard work to be a confident woman, but the rewards are well worth the effort it takes. Imagine being able to go through your day feeling good about who you are and the decisions you make. Picture yourself laughing at your mistakes instead of beating yourself up. When someone offers ...
Views: 947 - Build Your Self Esteem - A Starter Guide To Self Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Robert WatsonSo 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: 746 - Build Your Self Esteem With The Awesome 8-A System - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Laurie GearyWhat 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: 1731 - Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Helen Gray"We become what we think about all day long. The question is, what do you think about?" Dr.Wayne Dyer What is self-esteem? The dictionary defines it as "pride in one’s self", or "self-respect". Jack Canfield, Author and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the ...
Views: 960 - The Top 10 Things To Help You Get More Self Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Demond JacksonSelf confidence is a topic that's very important to many people. Typically, the more confidence you have in yourself, the happier you are and the more things work out for you. So what can help you get self confidence? Here are the top ten things that can help you improve your confidence ...
Views: 707 - Teen Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenOne of the main reasons teens turn to drugs and alcohol is low self-esteem. The key to keeping teens from abusing these drugs is to help them build their self-esteem. According to various health reports, teens are less likely to participate in recreational drugs and binge drinking if they have ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Nurturing 101 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I was thinking about the importance of nurturing the creative mind—establishing the best mental diet and environment in which to be creative. Then I realized that what is healthy for the creative mind is healthy for everyone: a consistent diet of positive, motivating self-talk (how you ...
Views: 1773 - *** The Courage of Randy Pausch - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Alexander GreenCourage means different things to different people. Hemingway called it "grace under pressure." The writer Anais Nin said that, "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Winston Churchill called it the greatest virtue "and the guarantor of all the others." There are different ...
Views: 3102 - Help -- I'm 35 But I Sound Like A 12-Year-Old! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever considered the sound of your speaking voice and what it says about you? Have you given any thought to the fact that your speaking voice could be holding you back from landing a particular job or getting that promotion? Take this scenario for example. There are two candidates ...
Views: 2646 - Change Your Handwriting, Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Joel EngelSeveral graphologists theorized, if you can study someone¡¦s handwriting and deduce ideas about his character, why can¡¦t you reverse the process? By modifying his handwriting, perhaps you can modify his character. Character sets the individual pattern of each handwriting ...
Views: 1090 - Our Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Noah St. JohnPicture an iceberg floating in the middle of the ocean. We've all heard that 90-95% of an iceberg is hidden beneath the surface of the water, while only 5-10% is visible above the surface. Scientists at Stanford, MIT and other esteemed academic institutions have determined through rigorous ...
Views: 965 - What Does My Why-To's And Why-Not-To's Have To Do With Success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Noah St. John"Okay, Noah," you're saying. "I can see that every decision I make is based on my Why-To's and Why-Not-To's. But what does that have to do with success? Are you trying to tell me that, if I'm holding myself back from the success I'm capable of, that means I don't want to succeed? Is that what ...
Views: 902 - Everyone Is Doing It! : Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHow many times have you heard someone say “because everybody is doing it” when you ask him/her a certain question? It’s the most popular answer among teenagers; their excuse in doing something is that everyone is doing it and so it can't be wrong, right? Are They ...
Views: 1271 - Why Do People Expect So Much Of Me? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Lesley PetersenDo you need a break? Would it be really nice to just ‘down tools’ and do something completely different and for yourself today? Maybe that’s what you need to do; maybe you can plan ahead for this. The trouble is, I hear you say, it’s just not that easy when there are so many people demanding ...
Views: 11986 - 4 Quick Tips To Improve Your Self Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Greg FrostSelf confidence is akin to a tool. It provides you with a sense of certainty, and helps you to manage your fears. Self confidence is usually built up through a history of positive experiences, and with an improved sense of self confidence you will find that your esteem and mental state will be ...
Views: 777 - Control Your Inner Thoughts To Enjoy A More Abundant Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhat kind of conversations are you having with others? What kind of conversations are you having with yourself? Is it laced with positive words or negative words? Is your glass always half empty or half full? It's very important that you become conscious of this matter real soon. Why is it so ...
Views: 1494 - The Ability To Will For Success! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Nicholas FinneganWhat determines your results? The ultimate power in being able to exercise your will. Now, some people will refer to will as 'will power' but the word "power" attached to the end of the word will only confuses us when it comes to really understanding what our will truly is. Most of us think ...
Views: 720 - Self Confidence & Skill - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanSkill and the Shoelace Have you ever paid attention to what you do during the process of tying a shoelace? If you haven’t, then go try it now and see what you notice. What you will notice is that it is a complex process requiring harmony in your hand movements and interaction between ...
Views: 790 - Inner Child - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Daphne WhitehouseWe all have an inner child and for a lot of us that child feels lost, lonely, rejected, unloved and very frightened. Most of us have spent our lives criticising and berating that little child – when all that child wants is to be loved unconditionally. Most of us learnt as children not to ...
Views: 1312 - Are Our Young Women In Trouble? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Audrey ValerianiToday's Illusionary Icons My generation grew up watching Mary Tyler Moore proudly hold her own in the boorish business world, Edith innocently defy Archie’s intolerance, and Maude argue for social reform. We read about the “women’s movement” in Cosmopolitan magazine, while Cher broke new ...
Views: 1370 - Training The Subconscious Mind With Autosuggestion - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Greg FrostAutosuggestion is a technique of mind training generated from each individual, which allows the subconscious mind to accept positive thoughts and goals, and from there engage its dormant power in achieving those goals. Sounds hard? With the following techniques, you will be well on your way to ...
Views: 1991 - Author's Embarrassing Admission - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eli DavidsonLet’s see if you can walk across 6th Avenue without criticizing yourself.” I have no clue why that thought jumped into my mind one muggy July-in-New-York-City afternoon. Maybe it’s because I was so sick of the Criticism Committee playing its soundtrack during my every waking ...
Views: 931 - Confidence Defined - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Justin HartfieldObviously, confidence does not signify that one has thoughts that express doubt or worry about an uncertain event; however, contrary to popular belief, confidence isn't about having positive thoughts about a situation either. Complete confidence only comes with complete detachment to the ...
Views: 906 - Rejection Degrades Thinking And Performance - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshClear thinking is crucial for carrying on a conversation, making decisions, and practically everything we do. Thinking can be clouded by a host of conditions including stress, dehydration, and poor nutrition. Now, studies reveal that rejection and criticism have a significant influence on how ...
Views: 1237 - Various Quotes On Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Greg FrostIt may be difficult for you to keep focusing on the positive and the accomplishments in your life, especially when you are going through a particularly challenging obstacle. Here are 8 of my personal favorite quotes on self confidence, and the importance of it to our lives. Keep this quotes ...
Views: 872 - Healing The Heart - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Arielle FordWhether we endured a difficult childhood or experienced rejection from a hurtful lover, we all have emotional wounds in need of healing. As part of the preparation for magnetizing your soul mate you must now decide to actively begin healing the deepest wounds of your heart. Please note that I ...
Views: 839 - Friendships - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Philip BurgessFriendship, what is true friendship? This issue has been brought to my notice recently in a number of cases. Over the past year my partner has been laid up with an injured back and then with flu and a bad cough. In all this time there was a noticeable lack of communication from the majority of ...
Views: 1674 - The Power of No - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Linda BinnsI remember it clearly, the first time I said NO. I thought I was going to lose my job because of it. I was in my early 20’s and working as Secretary to the Marketing Manager of a company that manufactured and sold air compressors. As part of the job I also did projects for some of the ...
Views: 932 - Effective Ways Of Solving Shyness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyEveryone knows shyness is a problem that needs to be. solved. But how does one go about it? The first thing that a shy person has to acknowledge is that he tends to avoid social situations because of his shyness. Taking that first step is a major factor that helps in solving shyness. The irony ...
Views: 872 - 4 Simple Cures For Shyness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf you think that shyness is a 'normal' condition that you just need to endure, think again. People who are painfully shy miss out on a lot of things in life - from personal relationships, to job opportunities, to self-development. In extreme cases, shyness can manifest on the outside, making a ...
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