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One day I found a gift. In my pocket was a package of peas. How special I am to have this gift. This gift was going to bring me great joy. They were going to bring me happiness; they were going to bring me an abundance of food. Each day I spent time with my peas. I imagined a great ...
Views: 935 - What Is Your Base? - by Do you have a base? A place within you that says, "Yes, I will do this." Or "No, I won't do this." Your base is called many things. Your morals, your way of standing true to yourself, your conscience, your belief system, etc. For today, we'll just call it your base. It's the place where you know ...
Views: 821 - Are You Vulnerable? - by Have you ever been to a party and someone came up to you and said, "My, you look fat." Or "My, you look skinny." Or "My, you look stupid." You get the idea.
If you are already having problems with whatever issue they've mentioned, those words will have a serious impact on you. Even if the ...
Views: 902 - You Want To Have Sex With THIS Body? - by You Want To Have Sex With THIS Body?
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So. You have a neat relationship. You want to take it a step further, but you've got stretch marks from your babies. Or you've got moles in funny places. Or birthmarks nobody has seen since your grew out of diapers. Or something else you ...
Views: 854 - 6 Signs You’re Not Assertive Enough and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseDo you have a sneaking suspicion that you’re not assertive enough? There may be some truth to your fear. If so, we’ll get to the bottom of it and help you develop assertiveness skills. Answer “agree” or “disagree” to these 6 statements to find out if you’re not assertive enough and if becoming ...
Views: 12285 - Tips for Choosing Your Support Group - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Brent Atwater:Support groups come in all sizes and flavors, in person and online. Whether you're looking for a divorce support group, a cancer support group, depression, grief, or weight loss support group, the elements for providing you with substantive and positive emotional, mental, physical or spiritual ...
Views: 1582 - Self Esteem Is Not A Test - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Mark Ivar Myhre"This life is a test. It is only a test. If this had been a real life, you would have received further instructions on what to do and how to do it." Ever heard those words? When you first read them, it's almost a relief. "Whew! It's just a test." But when you look deeper, you ask: "Well ...
Views: 2030 - Cultivating Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Brian TracyYour self-esteem is probably the most important part of your personality. It precedes and predicts your performance in almost everything you do. It is the energy source or the reactor core of your personality, and how much self-esteem you have determines your levels of vitality, enthusiasm and ...
Views: 2188(2 votes) - Encouragement Works - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Steve GoodierAt one point during a game, the coach said to one of his young players, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" The little boy nodded yes. "Do you understand that what matters is whether we win together as a team?" The little boy nodded yes. "So," the coach continued, "when a ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - What is Fear of Rejection? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Helene MalmsioFear of rejection can lead to a vicious cycle of rejection. Fiona, a marketing specialist of one of the biggest malls in town, offered her hand to her client and then she stood up and walked out of the room with her head held high. She was feeling so victorious after closing a ...
Views: 2052 - How to Overcome Criticizing Communication and Feelings of Inferiority - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Joshua UebergangI would be completely lying and doing everyone a disfavor if I said, "The inferiority complex is all in the mind, dude. Just stop thinking you're inferior because you're not." It isn't. If it were so simple then billions, yes billions, wouldn't experience it sometime in their life. I know of ...
Views: 4102 - 10 Secrets To Creating Success in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Ken Onu1. Know what you want! What are you passionate about? What could you do 24/7 and not feel tired or upset? That’s what you should be doing. 2. Believe you can have it! Believing you can have something starts by believing in your self. Healthy self esteem is absolutely necessary to achieve ...
Views: 831 - Ego - my part in his downfall - part one - by I had set out for my retrospective stroll through the day as I usually did at around the time when sleep hasn't quite shown up yet but is clearly fast approaching. When the eyelids are drooping but still prepared to box on for a bit.
It had become a source of comfort to me this review of the ...
Views: 669 - You Are Your Authority - by Years ago, I discovered that the critical people in my life, who loved to pick at me and tear me down, were just echoing the condemning voices in my head. I'd spent so much time distracted, defending myself against those outer critics, that I hadn't addressed the real issue, how I felt about ...
Views: 861 - Improve Your Conversation Performance By Changing Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealHave you ever had a conversation with someone where you start to get nervous and shy, and worry about your conversation performance? Do you start to think that everything you say sounds stupid or awkward or insincere? Do you start to obsess over what other people think about you? Do you ...
Views: 1566 - Time to Upgrade Your Friends? - by There is a saying that goes something like this: The person you are today is a direct by-product of the books you read and the people you hang out with. If you are not where you want to be in life, it might be time to upgrade your friends. Take this simple quiz to see"
1. Are your friends ...
Views: 951 - Desperation to inspiration in thirty minutes flat ! - by Hi my name is Peter. I'm no success guru, in fact i've never written an article on this subject before, ever! So why am i writing it now you ask? To tell you of something that truly inspired me and i hope will inspire you too.
Steve and i have been best friends for about twenty years now. Like ...
Views: 746 - Beauty Myths - by We live in an increasingly aesthetic age in which ¡®beauty¡¯ is given exalted value. We have been indoctrinated to believe that youth and good looks are the most precious commodities we can possess. A leisurely perusal through a glossy, fashion magazine can induce feelings of inadequacy and ...
Views: 644 - Self Esteem - The Problem Behind All Problems - by Self esteem is THE major challenge of our era. It lies at the heart of many of the diverse issues and challenges we face in life.
In fact, it is precisely because low self esteem does not seem to be the problem, that it is so very insidious. Many people who suffer from low self esteem ...
Views: 49347(12 votes) - The Search For Meaning - by The greatest challenge we face in our lives is the Search for Meaning. What is life really about? What are we really here to do?
These are big questions. Nobody can pretend to have the answers for anyone else. As Viktor Frankl once said, it is like asking a Chess Grandmaster what THE best move ...
Views: 883 - 50 Affirmations to Raise Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Helene RothschildAre you ready to feel good about yourself? That is the key to health, happiness, fulfilling relationships, and success. Negative thoughts hurt your self-esteem and positive thoughts help you feel good. To raise your self-esteem, say, sing, or write the following 50 affirmations (positive ...
Views: 1318 - What Are the Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiPeople with low self-esteem rarely live their life to the full. They distance themselves from others, and are thus denied their love and support. They rarely, if ever, make full use of their abilities. Instead, they end up brooding about the injustices of life. Such people are a loss to ...
Views: 977 - Take Charge of Your Now: 5 Simple Steps to Restore Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Barbara RobinsTake Charge of Your Now: 5 simple steps to restore your personal power By: Barbara Robins What is personal power? When we hear the phrase “Restore Your Personal Power” most of us say “Yeah, that’s for me!” But what exactly is Personal Power? Is it to embolden ...
Views: 1816 - Do You Have Low Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiLow self esteem can be devastating to an individual's personal, work, and scholastic life. The constant feeling of inadequacy and unworthiness can undermine attempts to succeed at even the smallest things. If you find yourself plagued with such feelings, you may need to ask "do I have low self ...
Views: 2351 - *Becoming a Perpetual Student and Allowing Difficult People and Challenging Situations to Be Your Teacher - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoBecoming a Perpetual Student and Allowing Difficult People and Challenging Situations to Be Your Teacher By Dr. Joe Rubino While the vast majority of people view the daily challenges that life throws across our paths as inconvenient at best and a real nuisance that we should attempt to avoid ...
Views: 935 - The Keys to Building Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiSelf esteem is your own personal view of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everyone has a different view of themselves, but keeping a positive outlook will benefit you more than a negative one. Many individuals suffer from low self esteem for a variety of reasons and need to ...
Views: 1041 - New Age Spirituality – Journey In The Fields Of Forever ( Part 32 ) - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Vish WriterA few weeks passed since I last saw Gideon. I as busy with writing, lecturing, laundry, cooking, cleaning and all the other things that seem to make up a part of my rather typical, single parent life. Today, I thought, I’d take a break from everything. No writing this weekend. No special ...
Views: 797 - The Mental Game Traps of the Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Patrick CohnMany athletes I work with on a daily basis hold themselves back with a comfort zone. A comfort zone is a mental barrier that limits what you think you are capable of accomplishing and is really hard to shake. A comfort zone is a problem whenever an athlete is playing better than expected or is ...
Views: 1156 - The Man/Woman In The Mirror - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Ken BarnesStop for a minute whatever you are doing.. and consider this profound and insightful AIM Thinking. When you look in the mirror what do you see? Perhaps more importantly, what do you feel? The answer to this question - how do you feel about yourself? is the essence of your emotional, physical, ...
Views: 668 - 7 Helpful Tips To Immediately Increase Your Confidence - by 1.) Ask yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Too often, we place excess importance on potential problems. We all have a certain amount of energy so let’s apply it to creating extraordinary relationships, advancing our careers and meeting our goals INSTEAD of wasting that energy ...
Views: 922 - The Secret to Successful Self Improvement is "Self" - by From friends and colleagues who want to quit smoking to people I know in drug rehab, one thing has been constant in their quest to achieve their goal, that is their personal commitment. Personal commitment or convincing one's self that this is what you really want is not easy. It is very ...
Views: 725 - What Self-Forgiveness Is - by A common fear – and criticism of self-help psychology – is that self-forgiveness is a snazzy, politically correct, socially acceptable way of letting ourselves off the hook by avoiding accountability and personal responsibility. This is absolutely not true. In fact, the more powerful and ...
Views: 16673(3 votes) - Get Out Of Your Own Way - Tips on Becoming A Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondGet Out Of Your Own Way - Tips on Becoming A Success Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Ever wonder why the all pervasive hot tips on becoming rich, successful and desirable never work for you? It may be because you don’t have the relationship with yourself that sets the stage for success. The most ...
Views: 1374 - Choosing Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Steve GoodierCarefully examining a display in the drugstore, a man asked the pharmacist, "Do you really guarantee this hair-restorer?" The pharmacist responded, "Better than that, sir. We give a comb with every bottle." Wouldn't you love to have that kind of confidence? One man quipped, "When it comes to ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Love Your Greatness More Than You Fear Its Price - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Brian McClellanPeople who have achieved greatness in their chosen field are confident people. It is no secret that one must believe before he or she can achieve. However, this confidence manifests much differently than you may realize. For the great ones, confidence is not bravado. It is not the appearance ...
Views: 1300 - It's Not Personal - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Tom WrightWhile our successes and failures, our rejections and acceptances, always seem as if they are directed to us personally, and we certainly do take them that way, most of the time they are not. Let's take our standard response that we have been programmed to "re-act" with, or to "act out over and ...
Views: 664 - Take Confident Action for Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Patrick CohnAre you in control of your own level of confidence prior to competition? Do you know how to harness the power of a confident mindset quickly when needed? If not, you need to take action - take confident action. Many athletes make the mistake of not taking responsibility for their own confidence ...
Views: 980 - Sports Psychology: Competitive Self-Confidence Under Pressure - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Patrick CohnSelf-confidence is the number one mental skill that your young athlete must possess to be successful in sports and life! Self-doubt is the number one mental barrier that blocks athletes from that success. Having high levels of confidence is so important that I spend most of my time teaching ...
Views: 1363 - Surefire Tips To Overcome Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2021 from Leon EdwardFor millions of people, public speaking is a fear that they cannot overcome. Some experts believe that it is because it is the fear of speaking to peers or people who the speaker perceives to know more about whatever subject they are speak about. This occurs even though to become a public ...
Views: 3941 - 3 Obstacles in building self-confidence - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiKnow what’s holding you back. It’s great that you have decided to build your self-confidence. However, there are a few obstacles that can keep you from achieving your goal. Most of the time, these obstacles are so obvious that they do not seem like obstacles at all, and all you can see is that ...
Views: 1071 - The Problem With Sheep - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Bette DowdellYou want dumb as a brick? You want too dense to get out of their own way? Get yourself some sheep. Quarry rocks have higher IQs than sheep. In any cavalcade of dumb things, sheep always lead the parade. Animal lovers argue about animal intelligence. Pigs, they say, are really intelligent. ...
Views: 7800 - You Are not Your Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanYou Are not Your Emotions Does your self confidence decrease when you feel lonely or depressed? Do you feel that you are worthless when in a bad mood? If your answers were yes, then your problem is considering that you are your emotions. Self-confidence and Emotions The main element ...
Views: 845 - The Only Way To Feel Worthy - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreEver felt unworthy? Many people do. There's no substitute for self-worth. Self-esteem is a different story. Many substitutes exist for esteem. Interestingly, most people seem to confuse self-esteem with self-worth. Your esteem must be earned. Your worth is given. All humans are worthy. ...
Views: 2634 - The Holiness Within Us-Our High Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Abraham AdarThe holiness within us-our high self-esteem This holiness may represent the most important and valuable thing that is within us. Such a thing could only be our high self esteem, a very special value, which cannot be measured by money; which can only be compared to the value of the divine or of ...
Views: 865 - NUTURING YOUR SELF ESTEEM - by I wonder how many people would choose high self esteem as one of the most important aspects of themselves. In our work with thousands of individuals in a variety of settings I recognise that low self esteem has reached epidemic level in all human society. I would go to the extent to declare that ...
Views: 2370 - The Value of Things - by "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything it's value."
---Thomas Paine
Sooner or later in everyone's Life, there comes a day when we must strike a bargain with Life. We must lay out the parameters of our hopes, desires and expectations.
Few ...
Views: 726 - 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: 676 - Spirituality Information - The Black Crow Which Never Went To The Doctor - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Vish WriterMy son, Vignesh turns six tomorrow. Two years back when i had some serious illness i had to visit the doctor every other day.I used to take my son with me to the doctor. As i was recovering from the illness, one day out of the blue he asked me " Appa(Dad) why do you go to the doctor again and ...
Views: 662 - Spirituality Information - Own A Crooked Mind Today ! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Vish WriterWhen you throw a stone in a still lake ripples are formed. For a few minutes there is a slight disturbance in the surface of the water and then eventually everything settles down. The stone sinks and disappears into the bottom of the lake. The calmness of the lake is unaffected by the stone ...
Views: 687 - Build Up Your Self-Esteem, Do Not Allow Others To Put You Down - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Gamy RachelFeeling lousy about oneself is part and puzzle to some people who have low self-esteem. But if you dwell on negative feelings regularly, then you may be experiencing low self-esteem. Such a person dwells in self-doubt, guilt, anger and embarrassment. A person suffering from low self-esteem ...
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