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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- Do Your Emotions Control You Or Are You Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, it is a challenge for them to handle how they feel. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone like this to be overwhelmed by their emotional self and to lose their ability to think clearly. This could be how they have been for as long as they can remember. If this is ...
Views: 747 - Emotional Development: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Put People On A Pedestal? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone might appreciate what another person does, it doesn’t mean that they will end up elevating them to a high position. One might realise that no matter what they can do, they are still a human being. Therefore, this person might be able to do something that they themselves can’t ...
Views: 747 - Fall In Love With It! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Scott SmallwoodAttracting the things you want for your life - whether in the form of relationships, improved self esteem or the creation of wealth - requires following a formula, just like in a science or math problem. One of the steps in the formula involves what I like to call “falling in love” ...
Views: 747 - 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: 747 - Becoming a Better You: Five Changes to Embrace Today - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Anita GinsburgThe world we live in today is a high-energy, fast-paced place, and it can become increasingly difficult to keep up without running ourselves ragged. All too often, we wind up feeling weak, worn out, or inferior when we really just are not equipped with the tools we need in order to be our best ...
Views: 746 - ‘Men have a Strong Aversion To Shame’ - by Submitted on May 15, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIn the book ‘Manhood’ by Steve Biddulph, there is a section where he says that “a deep aversion to shame has become wired in to male biology.” The reason that is put forward for is that “throughout history, women are most sexually attracted to high-status males”. What this means is that if a ...
Views: 746 - Your Inner Critic Is A Liar - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperPerhaps you can you set your mind on achieving something and you soon take the next step. During this time, you may find that you have a supportive voice inside you that allows you to keep going when different hurdles arise. Furthermore, this supportive voice could typically be there ...
Views: 745 - How to Build Self-Confidence and Prepare Yourself for Success - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2021 from Noah St JohnHow can you build your self-confidence and set yourself up to win right now? Make the best of what you desire and deserve. Recognizing Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence First, let's talk about self-confidence which a lot of people ask me when they hire me as their coach or whether I'm ...
Views: 744 - How To Develop Self-Compassion - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat you may find is that although it is relatively easy for you to be compassionate towards others, it is not as easy for you to be compassionate towards yourself. So if another person makes a mistake, you could offer words of support; but if you were to make a mistake, it could be a very ...
Views: 744 - How to Let Go of Guilt - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNowadays the recession is not only depleting our finances, but is triggering guilty feelings like surviving a job layoff when a colleague or friend has been let go. You might be surprised to learn that it’s not just a crime or a lie that makes most of us feel guilty, rather happiness and fun. ...
Views: 744(2 votes) - Just Be: Do Some People Need To Learn How To Just Be? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find is that it is hard for them to take action, with this being something that they need to work on. At the same time, they may find that they are able to take action when it comes to certain areas, yet struggle in others. Either way, it will be vital for them to do what ...
Views: 744 - Self Esteem: Finding it When it is Lost - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Jaynine HowardHave you ever woken up and looked in the mirror and wondered “Where am I”, “Who am I”, “How did I get here”? We often get so caught up in taking care of family, friends, and others that we fail to take care of our most important investment: OURSELVES. We go through the day just doing what needs ...
Views: 743 - How Do I Know That I Have an Inner Critic – I Thought it Was Just Me - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Loren Fogelman"Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality." Earl Nightingale Many people struggle with reaching peak potential. The committee, the negative and critical messages you tell yourself, has been one of the reasons for sabotage. ...
Views: 742 - Support: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That They Will Only Be Loved If They Need Their Parents? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone finds it hard to support themselves as an adult, it is likely to cause them to experience a fair amount of frustration, to say the least. This could mean that they don’t have a job or that the job that they have doesn’t pay them enough. If this is how their life has been for a ...
Views: 741 - Know Who You Are - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from abraham adarKnow who you are You are the wonderful creature born in the image of God What does “man was created in God’s own image” mean? It means that man is similar to God. Using more precise words, the potential for this similarity exists in man. We know man has two dimensions of development: physical ...
Views: 740 - Self-Hate: Can Someone Hate Themselves If They Experienced Childhood Trauma? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to feel good about themselves and to live a life that is worth living, it will be necessary for them to be in touch with their inherent worth. When this connection is in place, they will be able to feel good about themselves without needing a reason. Therefore, they won’t ...
Views: 740 - You Need To Stop Caring About What Others Think! - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that is often said by people in the self-development world is that it is important not to care about what other people think. This is not the only area where this is said, though, as there are plenty of pages on social media where quotes are shared that have the same message. ...
Views: 740 - How To Be Confident In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphySome people just seem to naturally know how to be confident in any given situation. Let’s face it; learning how to be more confident can seem like a daunting task. However, if you want to have the courage to go after your dreams, you owe it to yourself to learn the secrets to being a more ...
Views: 739 - 3 Simple Steps to Quitting and Living the Life you Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2021 from Kim NguyenI quit. Two dirty, unappealing, and cringe-worthy words we think only failures would say. I’ve quit many times and I consider myself a graceful, brilliant, and inspired creator who believes quitting can be good for us. I’ve quit habits. I’ve quit beliefs. I’ve quit jobs. I’ve quit ...
Views: 738 - Breaking the Chain of Low Self Esteem - Stop Living Like a Victim - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Michael LeeBreaking the chain of low self-esteem need not be an exercise in futility. Despite the fact that it seems like a Herculean task, because the state of self-loathing and insecurity colors one's world in bleak shades of gray, breaking the chain of low self-esteem is actually an easy endeavor that ...
Views: 738 - Surrendering: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Surrender? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world it is often believed that there are two ways to be in life, and one of these ways is often seen as good and another is often seen as bad. The first is to take action and to take life by the horns, which is the good way, and the second option is to be lazy and to sit around doing ...
Views: 738 - Ways that Self-Esteem Impacts Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairThe way we believe in ourselves directly affects our self-confidence as well as the quality of life that we live. People who believe that they do not possess basic problem solving skills are prone to giving up whereas those who really do not possess these abilities but believe in themselves ...
Views: 738 - Are You Energetically Feeding Into What You Want Or What You Don't Want? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAt the end of last month, I wrote an article title ‘Are You Energetically Feeding Into What You Don’t Want?’ Since that time I have been thinking more about this topic and, as a result of this, I decided that I had more to share. This article could be seen as a follow-up or it could be seen ...
Views: 737 - Is Your Story Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperA little while ago I was reading something that went into how our story can allow us to lead a fulfilling life or it can do the opposite. This was something that I had heard about a number of years before, but after hearing it again, it reminded me of how powerful our story is and it made me ...
Views: 737 - "Failure" Doesn't Have to be Soul Destroying - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jen Waller"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." (Michael Jordan, who is aclaimed as one, if not the, greatest ...
Views: 735 - Low Self-esteem Symptoms and How to Deal With Them - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Eran RosemanSelf-esteem is one of the hallmarks of a happy person. If your self-esteem suffers so will other parts of your life. They are all interconnected in a symbiotic relationship and one cannot thrive without the other (happiness and high self-esteem). Some low self-esteem symptoms are easier to spot ...
Views: 735 - What Is A Stun Gun And Taser Gun And Where's Best To Buy Them? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Adeline PinedaA Stun Gun is a non-lethal weapon that discharges a high voltage low-amperage shock, which will immobilize an attacker for several minutes without doing any lasting harm. Stun guns are considered reasonable force to resist attacks, are legal in most states, and can be carried concealed or ...
Views: 735 - Critical Thinking: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Drawn To Politics? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt would be easy for someone to come to the conclusion that more people are into politics than ever before. One reason for this is that so much of what is spoken about on social media relates to this area. If someone was to engage in black and white thinking, they could even believe that ...
Views: 734 - Quick Tips To Raise Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairLow self esteem knows no age barriers. Contrary to popular belief, most people don't just grow out of low self esteem. However, there are ways you can raise your self esteem and have a more enjoyable life. Do you feel healthy? Do you wish you could lose a few pounds? While I'm not going to ...
Views: 734 - Are You Scared Of Others? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all get nervous from time to time. Have you ever felt intimidated or scared of others? Good news: Most of them are also like you--scared as a puppy. For example, you see a glamorous actress on screen, and you gushed, "wow, I wish I can be like her, admired, popular, successful, with lots ...
Views: 733 - Does Fear Hold You Back? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Kristi CoxFear, such a small word but boy when it grips you it can paralyze you! It can prevent you from having the life that you deserve. What are you afraid of? What holds you back from achieving the success that you desire? Are you afraid of success itself? Or, maybe you are you afraid of failure? Did ...
Views: 733 - How MRP Coaching Works to Achieve Powerful, Permanent Results for Self Improvement - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatThere are hundreds of methods out there for people who want to improve their lives. If you are looking for change in your life, you can choose basically any technique and any acronym you want – EFT, TFT, EMDR, hypnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, the Sedona Method, and ...
Views: 733 - Healing: Can Someone’s Adult-Self Heal Their Wounded Child-Self? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone is likely to find is that there are times in their life when they react. When this takes place, something inside them will have been triggered and they will do something that they wouldn’t usually do. Therefore, instead of responding to something; it will have been as though they ...
Views: 731 - Get Better At Chipping The Ball - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Walter BerryhillHow exactly do you get better at this now to hit the golf ball? You've mastered your golf swing, you've even tried avoiding the golf slice, but when it comes to chipping the ball, you find that everybody else is doing better than you. This is where you're wrong. That's because it takes time for ...
Views: 730 - Personal Power: Is 'Shame on You' Still Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Valencia RayShame and guilt are two feelings that not only limit one’s sense of personal power – they can also subtly cause things like procrastination and fear of “getting out there” in our business. . Shame is a feeling connected to your sense of identity, who you think you are, whereas guilt is not ...
Views: 730 - 5 ways to get more comments on Instagram - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamInstagram has become one of the most popular social media. People are always trying to reach more people on Instagram and more like/ comments mean more engagements. But the thing is – the newsfeed of this site is not sorted according to time and date. So, if you want to keep your post on the top ...
Views: 729 - 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: 729 - What is it that your "I'm not worthy enough" thought hasn't said? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Jen WallerFor the last few days I’ve had a couple of lines of music stuck in my head. It started when I heard a brief clip of it on the TV and after that it went round and round so I found myself absentmindedly humming it throughout the day. What was irritating was that it was only 2 lines – ...
Views: 729 - Keys To Building Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Lynn JacobsMost of us suffer occasionally from a lack of self-confidence or self-esteem. But some people have chronic low self-esteem that nearly cripples them personally, professionally, and socially. Dr. Maxwell Maltz, author of Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life, describes low ...
Views: 727 - Overcome anxiety : how to build self esteem and confidence - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from The best you areIf you are not feeling good and happy in this life, then it is impossible to feel good with yourself. You might feel a kind of anxiety or discomfort in each moment, each event and each situation. Maybe you would like to have some courage in certain occasions. Maybe you do not dare to speak in ...
Views: 727 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Be Made To Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship that is abusive, they can find that it is hard for them to feel good about themselves. So, through spending so much time around someone who undermines them, the good feelings that they had will have just about disappeared. Before this took place, they may have ...
Views: 727 - Proven Methods Of Gaining Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyGaining the confidence of someone generally will take time, mutual respect, and the assumption that you are the kind of person that people can rely upon and draw confidence from. You need to show that you can understand and empathize the needs and wants of a person while respecting and upholding ...
Views: 726 - Depression... A Case Of Avoiding & Pretending - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Patricia ZermanAvoiding and pretending are acquired skills. For some it’s an art. Both overlook and ignore what you don’t want to deal with, allowing you to believe you’re okay when you’re not. An ostrich is great symbol for avoidance. Sticking his head in the sand, he pretends to be invisible. He believes ...
Views: 725 - Personal Learning Environments In Online Education - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEver since the creation and foundation of the World Wide Web, it has absolutely facilitated and expanded communication modes globally and interestingly, like in any various fields of activity, the Internet has also made considerably great and vast contributions in the world of information and ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Ken OnuWho are you? Who are you? If you are one of the many people out there who feels under constant attack, you might just need to re-examine yourself. Who are you really? Take a moment to think about that. Are you the person others think you are? That may not necessarily be the real you. Your ...
Views: 724 - Lack of Confidence 101 - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Rebecca RichmondDo you often wonder how some people who have gone through traumatic experiences managed to overcome their difficulties and emerge triumphant? What do they have that you don’t? Are these people in any way better than you? Can you equal, or even surpass their achievements? The answers to all ...
Views: 723 - Self Esteem and Confidence - Why Self Acceptance Accelerates Personal Growth - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Valencia RayCore confidence, coming from an inner place of authenticity by default will cultivate a healthy sense of self-esteem. Let's get clear here: self-esteem as I define it is not narcissism and is essential to personal power and a secure self-image. If you buy into the idea that putting yourself ...
Views: 723 - Developing Self-Belief Doesn't Happen Overnight - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a position where they lack self-belief, they may look into what they can do to develop it. Then again, they could merely put up with what is taking place and do their best to carry on as normal. The reason for this is that they may believe that there is nothing that they can ...
Views: 722 - Let Go of Your Past: Release The Ideas that Hold You Back - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Peri EnkinAt some point in life, usually as young children, we forget who we really are. We acquire a self concept based partly on what we feel inside and partly on what others feel about us. In greater or lesser degrees we begin to accept what others tell us about ourselves. Sometimes we grow up with ...
Views: 722 - Life Coach Tells Understandings and Quick Hints on Empowering your Practice with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Nanette GeigerStart the day with a clear intention to feel well. Before your feet touch the ground, take 3 conscious breaths and then list five to ten things you appreciate. You may think this is radical, but try it and see how you will get your day off to a flying beginning. Bless your toothbrush and ...
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