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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- Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Robert NajemyThe first grader Perhaps the example of children in grade school will help us to understand this. These children in the first grade do not reject themselves because they are not in a higher grade, or because they do not know as much, or are not as capable as those children in the higher grades. ...
Views: 1305 - Spirituality Information - It Was A Very Good Day - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Vish WriterThe day before yesterday was a good day, a really good day. Everything worked well. The weather was fair, the computers worked fine and orders for the "PowerPause" (my latest creation)came in at a much higher rate than usual. My world seemed peaceful and I was filled with exhilaration. It was a ...
Views: 556 - Practical Spirituality--The Spirituality of Reclaiming - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from John GilmoreI have started to write poetry in the style of Rumi and Hafiz. These poems are poems that speak of the mystical connection with the all pervading power in the heavens and earth that some call God, some Goddess, some love, some Whatever. The name doesn’t really matter, when we think about it. ...
Views: 936 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Prespective - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Vish WriterIn times when it seems our entire world is falling apart, there is a great need for us to stop and take note of where we are. Things can happen around us and things can happen to us, but the most important things are those that happen within us -- in our thoughts and perceptions. It is true ...
Views: 585 - 3 Easy Steps to Find What You Value Most - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonI’ve noticed time and time again, that people tend to make choices in their lives with little or no regard to their values. In fact, I would say that most people don’t have a clear picture of what they value most! There are, luckily, some easy and sound methods to finding those values that are ...
Views: 802 - Talk Back to Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Thelma MarianoThink of a small, vulnerable child. You yell at her, tell her she’s always making a mess and that she’ll never amount to anything. Does this make her shape up and do better? No! She shrinks into her little corner, afraid to make another move. Or maybe she lashes out at you in anger. ...
Views: 987 - Framing Life in Positive Terms - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Nora Femenia,Focusing the mind on the positive We all go through some tough times in life, that’s just life; it can’t always be a bed of roses, if we are going to learn and grow up. However life is the total sum of your experiences, its meaning being what you make of it. The frame you use to understand ...
Views: 1851 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Chatter - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Vish WriterI first met Cindy during my second year of college. It was in the cafeteria where she bumped into me. Yes, she literally bumped into me and her food tray went crashing into everything. I heard her mutter under her breath, "What an idiot!" "Pardon me," I replied, not knowing what else to say, ...
Views: 480 - Spirituality Information - A Little Used Secret - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Vish WriterSometimes, the simplest things are the most profound.Many times, the most obvious things are often ignored. A good percentage of the time the most common sense principles are the ones most disregarded. Perhaps, it's because we are so intent on making a living that we forget about making a ...
Views: 565 - How Much Are You Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Zoe RouthEver tried to figure out your hourly rate? Did it make you question your worth as a result? Here's a fresh approach to re-defining your worth and ditching money stress. I’ve done all sorts of things to earn money. I’ve taught English as a second language to Iranian immigrants, ...
Views: 667 - How We Evaluate Ourselves - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Robert NajemyFrom the book "Contemporary Parables" We need to understand how we value ourselves and hopefully heal ourselves from an epidemic of self-doubt and self-rejection. We are spirit which is eternal and divine. Being divine in nature there is no question about our worthiness. As spirit we are ...
Views: 4076 - Is Your Life Out Of Control? Then Do Something About It! - by When it comes to living "out of control", often, you're the last person to truly realize it. It is so easy to become caught up in a cycle or circle of negativity, self-sabotaging, struggle, adrenaline addiction (or another addiction) or even depression. Sometimes "out of control" shows its face ...
Views: 673 - Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations - by Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they ...
Views: 656 - The Importance of High Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Robert BrittNo matter what anyone tells us, we most believe the things we tell ourselves. I am not talking about talking out loud, of course, but of the self-talk that we all have going on inside our heads all the time. How many times have you talked yourself out of something before you take the first step? ...
Views: 1165 - Why Complaining Knocks You Off The Cliff To A Horrid Death - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Joseph PlazoAre you constantly griping? Looking at the bad side of things ultimately makes it a self-fulfilling prophecy: everything goes rotten! Rememer, you are what you think you are. Instead of complaining about what you lack, cultivate and appreciate what you do have. Nurturing your attitude so you ...
Views: 657 - What Is Self Esteem & How Do I Get It - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Jenny CharlesSelf Esteem You can't touch it, but it affects how you feel. You can't see it but it's there when you look at yourself in the mirror. You can't hear it, but it's there every time you talk about yourself. Self esteem is how much you value yourself and how important you think you are. It's ...
Views: 585 - How to Improve Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is self-esteem? Self-esteem is much more than pride in oneself or self-respect. It is much more than how much a person likes, accepts, and respects himself overall as a person. Self-esteem is about confidence. Our confidence in our own ability to think and to cope with the basic ...
Views: 750 - Insecurity Destroyed Thousands. Are You A Victim? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Joseph PlazoFact: Thousands wallow in depression because of insecurity. When you ignore the positive feelings tied with accomplishment, it's easy to slide back into negative self-talk and sabotage your success. In this insecured state, you may find it tough to focus on or permit yourself to enjoy feelings ...
Views: 1044 - Become The Alpha Male In a Day - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Joseph PlazoThe Alpha Male is the leader of the flock, the man who gets the largest slice of the pie. Step back and imagine what it would be like to become the alpha male. There's a secret: Positive Self Imaging. Positive Self-Imaging is a holistic technique to catapult you to your destination. The ...
Views: 1872 - Have You Let Someone Else's Comments Affect the Way You Are? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Kay DrummondDo you constantly doubt your own capability? There are many people who do, and the amazing thing is that your problem may be caused by a passing comment spoken years ago by a friend or family member. This comment may have stayed with you and become embedded in your subconscious to affect you ...
Views: 695 - Moving On and Beyond the Toxic People and Circumstances in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Eugenia TripputiI strongly believe that each of us is on this planet to learn lessons of spirit and grow our souls. In this journey one calls life, one encounters all sorts of challenges and people who will test our strength, challenge our beliefs, rock our foundation, and makes us doubt ourselves. ...
Views: 1415 - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM - by Do you find yourself dragging your heels some days feeling you’re not good enough? Do you ever tell yourself you can’t do something – maybe a speech, a project, studies, a 10km run? If this is happening to you then the answer may be low self-esteem. You are not alone - There are very few people ...
Views: 763 - What are YOU Really Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Michael Murphy13 year old, Nicole Ruhter noticed something that thousands of others had simply passed up. As she walked along the service road of the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas, recently, she saw a tea-colored shape she thought to be a diamond. Even though Nicole was in a part ...
Views: 829 - Your Self Esteem: How Loud Is Your Inner Voice? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Raymond GrisbyI have a question for you. I want you to be completely honest with me. If I were to ask you how you feel about yourself, how would you respond? Would you be the person that loves their life and lives it to the fullest? Would you be the person that feels you are a wonderful person but you ...
Views: 2208 - Scaling The Walls: Five Tips for Creating a More Confident You - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2007 from Kim LoftisHas this ever happened to you? You're beginning a new project, or considering beginning a new project. It may be a trip you're planning to take, a purchase you're considering, or a relationship that you'd like to embark upon. Just when you've nearly made up your mind to begin this new project, ...
Views: 717 - Nurturing your self esteem - by Self esteem is an important part of our emotional health which, just like our physical health, needs to be taken care of and kept in good shape. Both can take a knocking from long periods of stress and cause us to feel low, depressed, lacking in energy and confidence. The physical and emotional ...
Views: 716 - Boosting Your Self Esteem – Because You’re Worth It - by Well done! You look great! We may say that for others, but how often do we say it for ourselves? We seem to be taught from an early age not to praise ourselves. But is it really such a bad (arrogant? boastful?) thing to do? I think not.
People generally show great respect for those who take a ...
Views: 8199(2 votes) - Women And Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsSelf-esteem, as defined in the dictionary, is “pride in oneself; self-respect.” All too often, young girls who lack self-esteem carry the same subjective view of themselves as they become adult women. What tools can be used to develop pride, self-respect, and self-esteem? One unique way is to ...
Views: 820 - The Half-Finished Painting - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyFrom the book "Contemporary Parables" by Robert Elias Najemy There is a spiritual truth which claims that everything which has occurred and which is occurring at this moment was and is perfect. The future we do not know. But once the future has become the present, then that too is ...
Views: 846 - Should = Shame - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Mike BrownYou know, you really SHOULD be a better person. You really SHOULD go to the gym and work out. You really SHOULD succeed in life. How do you feel when you hear someone say the word SHOULD to you? I don’t know about you, but I tend to feel as though I’ve done something wrong, or ...
Views: 830 - Self-esteem, success, happiness and inner- balance. - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Julia NestlerWhat is self-esteem? High, or natural self-esteem is manifested in a wonderful feeling of inner-balance, grounded on self-acceptance and a healthy, comforting self-respect towards yourself. This is very different from self-confidence which is grounded in what you know you can deal with and ...
Views: 891 - Does God Care For the Under Dogs As Well As the Celebrity Heavyweight? Learn - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Simeon JohnsonCelebrity Heavyweights VS. The Unsung Heroes Of The Day... Simeon Johnson ... Author of: You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million! Week In Review... In Honor of the Unsung Heroes' of The Day... African American Literature Book Club The Most Popular Web Site Dedicated to Black ...
Views: 1022 - Does God Care For the Under Dogs As Well As the Celebrity Heavyweight? Learn More... - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Simeon JohnsonCelebrity Heavyweights VS. The Unsung Heroes Of The Day... Simeon W. Johnson ... Author of: You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million! Week In Review... In Honor of the Unsung Heroes' of The Day... African American Literature Book Club The Most Popular Web Site Dedicated to ...
Views: 617 - 7 Things You Can Do To Improve Self-Esteem - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Denise FfitzpatrickHow we talk to ourselves or our inner dialogue, greatly effects how we feel about ourselves, our self-esteem and self-worth. Often we are unaware of our inner dialogue because it becomes so automatic that we don't even realize it's there. When you begin to pay attention closely and listen for ...
Views: 705 - Strategies To Achieve Long-Term Peak Performance - by 1. Have a Peak Performance Partner
It’s easier to achieve a goal, if we have a friend who can help motivate us. It’s also easier for a friend to achieve a goal, if we are there to help motivate them.
2. Have a Very Strong Compelling Goal
Visualizing the beautiful details of a ...
Views: 713 - Banish low self-confidence immediately! - by There is proof of your self-worth in your handwriting. To develop a positive new self-image discover your personality strengths! Find reasons for greater self-esteem from actual evidence in your handwriting.
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Do you suffer from low self-esteem? The symptoms are unmistakable – and you will ...
Views: 1012 - Dealing With The Truth - by One day I received an email from two members of my email list saying they didn't feel comfortable in sharing their opinions with the group because:
1) the posts seemed to be judgemental and angry rants.
2) members are suppose to be "happily unmarried" but many appear to be angry about their ...
Views: 950 - The Power of You - Part 1 - by Whatever you're up to in your life, there is always room from growth. There is always an opportunity to get even better at an area in which you already excel! What it takes, however, is the proper motivation...the right REASON for pushing yourself to new heights of excellence.
Take a moment to ...
Views: 659 - Surviving Life With An Understanding Heart - by Now is the worst of times and the best of times. As we optimistically contemplate a new millennium we are also filled with trepidation for the unknown.
As I write, the media is filled with Nostradamus'imminent end of the world prophecies. So. what are we to do? Well, as Dorothy Parker ...
Views: 1508 - *** The Only Scientifically-Proven Method of Eliminating the Fear of Public Speaking Permanently - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeIn May 2006 the journal Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy published a research study that proves there is a way to permanently eliminate the fear of public speaking. This research paper described how 36 people who had a fear of public speaking were divided into two groups to test the ...
Views: 4095 - Six Ways to Build High Self Confidence - by Submitted on May 03, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiUnstoppable confidence is the unshakable belief in yourself and what you are capable of. With confidence, people pursue their goals and persevere until they achieve them. Without confidence, time passes as the people stay stuck in their rigid comfort zones, unable to escape. Here are six ways ...
Views: 1057 - The Need To Feel Worthy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherI believe the need to feel worthy is the most predominantly debilitating requirement in today’s society. It is also the desire that is least often addressed or satisfied. Let me start by saying: You are perfect just as you are. I’d like to say that one more time. You are perfect, ...
Views: 9762 - The Greatest Love and Self-image. - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from James Becher(You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the signature lines at the bottom are included). The Greatest Love and Self-image. The Greek language had three words for “Love” First there was "eros," from which we get "erotic." ...
Views: 529 - 5 Ways to Make Confident Decisions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Steve ErreySometimes I can be pretty indecisive, as my friends would tell you. I’m pleased to say that I’m not as bad as I used to be, which is a very good thing indeed. I remember breakfast time one morning, some 8 or 9 years ago, when I was standing in front of an open cupboard in my kitchen, my eyes ...
Views: 993 - Change the Picture, Change Your Life - by Our lives are the byproduct of what is on the inside of us. Each of us has mental pictures in our mind and soul, which have been shaped and developed by what we hear, see, and say. Many of the pictures in our lives are wrong and must be removed and replaced with new images of the way we want to ...
Views: 929 - Who's Side Are You On, Anyway? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Linda-Ann StewartI once had a friend who would agree with others' low opinion of her. When her parents had claimed that she was a "bad girl" and that she was unlovable, she agreed with them. No amount of explanation would convince her that at one time she'd been a normal, exuberant child. Even when it was ...
Views: 866 - Value Yourself Woman: You Are Somebody! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Caroline JalangoAre you a woman who’s living her life feeling worthless and invisible? Are you battling feelings of low self-esteem and insignificance? If you are, let’s get one thing straight… You matter—you are significant. You are somebody! Take a minute to let that sink ...
Views: 5754 - You Become Who You Hang Out With - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Tony DaviesThere is an old adage which states, “It’s difficult to soar with the eagles, when you’re scratching with the turkeys!” While this is absolutely true, it gets worse - scratching with the turkeys can actually keep you from enjoying the success which is available to everyone! Of course, in the ...
Views: 6974 - Loving Ourselves - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyWe lack giving and receiving love. Our feelings of isolation and loneliness breed mistrust, misunderstandings, competition, antagonism and the whole series of health destroying emotions such as fear, anger, hatred, jealousy, bitterness, resentment etc. These negative emotions build up a ...
Views: 1196 - Self-Love: A Definition - by Self-Love: A Definition
When asked to consider the question of self-love, many people ask, "Does loving myself unconditionally mean I have to love everything I've ever done?"
No. Like you, I've done things of which I have been ashamed. However, when we love ourselves unconditionally we don't ...
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