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- Is Binge Eating Making You Feel Alone? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you. At restaurants with friends, you order just the right amount of ...
Views: 1529 - Turning Strangers Into Friends - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Royane RealDo you find it easy to make conversation with new people you’ve just met? Or does the thought of trying to make conversation with someone new make you break out in a cold sweat? If you don’t feel comfortable making casual conversation with new people you have just met, you will find it harder ...
Views: 2312 - What to Do When People Don't Like You - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you feel like no matter how hard you try, other people still don’t like you? Have you been trying hard to make friends with no good results to show for all of your efforts? If it seems that you have been trying hard to make friends, but that other people still don’t want to be your ...
Views: 9743(2 votes) - The Secret to Making More Friends - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you meet new people for the first time, do you usually like most of the new people that you meet? Or do you find that you usually dislike new people, unless they can eventually prove after a long time that they deserve your friendship? Perhaps you have never thought about this ...
Views: 4834 - Developing Meaningful Friendships: A Solution for the Time-Crunched - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2005 from Susie CortrightWith the demands of work and family, do you ever feel like you don't have enough time to develop deep friendships the way you would like? Lots of women are solving this problem by getting together with their friends while also working individually on an important project: creating heirlooms ...
Views: 2875 - I Remember... - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2005 from Danish Ahmed"My life is perfect Because I accept it as it is." - Lenny Kravitz I remember not going out for recess in elementary school. I couldn't play tag or do any activities that required sight. Since my skin was sensitive to the sun, the school staff would allow me to stay indoors. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Random Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Ginny DyeRandom Acts of Kindness - Get Supercharged with Kindness Motivation Tips Are you looking for ideas or motivation tips to make a difference in your life or for someone else's life? Are you like most everyone and just don't have much time? Can you perform random acts of kindness every ...
Views: 2613 - Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2005 from Kim SnyderThinking about it, a positive attitude comes from a life dedicated to self-improvement and service to others. Do you have a personal commitment to do your best today? Your best is just that, your best not what someone thinks is best. By doing your best you cause yourself to become more ...
Views: 2894 - It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Sigrid MacdonaldMany of us make mistakes in our lives. We hurt other people and disappoint them. That doesn't make us bad people. We're all works in progress. We're bound to let each other down from time to time. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to say “I’m sorry,” and to accept other people’s ...
Views: 1718 - Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMost people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people ...
Views: 17109(1 vote) - Identifying Loneliness & Rising Above It - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2005 from Liara CovertLoneliness describes a sense of incompleteness within us. This emptiness is separate from physically being alone. We can experience it even when surrounded by friends if we fail to connect with them, ourselves, or to strengthen our relationships. Most people normally know intermittent ...
Views: 4481(3 votes) - Are We So Blessed? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Judee ReganThe man I write about, has had a serious mental illness for years. I had not asked about him for a long time and when I did, what I heard was a story that warmed my heart deeply. His story This man’s illness was diagnosed in his late teens. It always seemed to me that his family relegated him ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Let Other People See Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealDo you know anybody that you feel is particularly engaging and lively? Take a moment to picture that person in your mind. What is it about that person that you find most attractive? He or she may have a charming voice and a great laugh, but it is also very likely that you find their face very ...
Views: 2959 - Real Friends - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasAbout a year ago, I was talking to a friend of mine on the telephone. He had just experienced a big success in his career and wanted to brag. We had a great time cheering and laughing over his big moment. Then as we were wrapping up our phone call, he apologized for gloating to me. I blew it ...
Views: 9181(1 vote) - If You Want Others to Like You, Like Yourself First! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong or conceited, to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time berating ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed ...
Views: 7210(1 vote) - Fed Up With Feeling Alone? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2004 from Alison FinchDo you ever feel empty and alone, sometimes even when you're surrounded by people? Most people feel alone at some points in their lives, but for some these feelings seem to be deeply ingrained to the point where it seems part of their identity - but it doesn't have to be this way! Sometimes ...
Views: 20091(1 vote) - Build your social support network - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2004 from Linda DessauA social support network is a group of people who you can count on to support you. They may be the first people you call when something upsetting has happened, when you have a difficult decision to make, or when you have fantastic news to share. Some of the people in your social support network ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2004 from Tim OngThe above title is the name of a song, but it reflects a reality of life most of us would rather not face up to - that deep down inside, despite the friends that we have and the possessions we have accumulated, we still have a sense of loneliness that does not seem to go away. To understand ...
Views: 3224 - Kissing contains no javelchromopntheoremicherbicidic acid - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery now and then a quarrel breaks out down at the barber shop, lines are drawn, challenges leveled and, with any luck, somebody walks out with very few blood stains. All over a seemingly innocent discussion: What is the greatest sport ever? Some say "football". Some say "baseball". ...
Views: 1809 - Improving Interpersonal Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2004 from Burt GoldmanWhen you come to the realization that interpersonal relationships are based on needs then the steps following become simple and effective To understand what a relationship is, how to bring one about, how to enhance one, and why relationships are diminished and lost, one must understand the ...
Views: 27269(6 votes) - Eight Ways to be a Better Friend - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Susie CortrightBeing a good friend is a skill we can learn and improve upon. Here, eight ways to be a better friend. Number One: Like yourself The first step in having a good relationship with a friend is to have a good relationship with yourself. When we genuinely like ourselves, we become more attractive ...
Views: 1812 - Alone for the Holidays? - by Being alone is a challenge for many people. This challenge may loom especially large during the holidays if you are single or newly divorced and without family around you. Holidays are a time to share love, and many people end up feeling depressed when they do not have people around with whom to ...
Views: 1191 - She Just Does What is in Her Heart... - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2003 from Robyn SpeedPeople who touch your life, are those who are loving, kind, caring. They lift your day, they make you feel appreciated. What is it about these people that is so special? They are loving, kind, caring. They treat other people well. They do not claim to be great teachers nor do they claim to be ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - The Hand - by The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment -- to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still many would have things that they were thankful for. But Douglas made a different kind of picture. ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - FINDING A BEST FRIEND - by Have you ever looked for a best friend? Probably not. Best friends generally just seem to appear. But if you did look for a best friend, what criteria would you use? Here are a few that I think might be important.
1. A best friend will care about you. To use the word "care" is somewhat ...
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