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Views: 1081 - Personal Safety on a Night Out - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from G WILLIAMSAt this time of year it’s well known that most of us will be celebrating the festive season. Whether it’s a works Christmas party or student bash to a night out with friends. This time of year there’s lots to think about and your personal safety probably isn’t top of the list. We want you to ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Shame: Can Someone Hide Themselves When They Are Carrying Shame? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the only way that someone can hide from others is if they isolate themselves. Therefore, if they are around other people, it won’t be possible for this to take place. Nevertheless, while this might sound accurate, it is something that has very little basis in reality. ...
Views: 719 - Part 6-What a Personal Business Coach May Look at for Your Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2018 from Steve ScottIn the last post, we looked at the terms of symptoms, motivation, and vision. When understood all three can provide the fuel for the engine of your self-improvement. In this post, we will look at tolerations, tolerations, strategy, strategize and attraction. These four terms will conclude our ...
Views: 726 - Communication: Is It Important To Have A Positive Energy? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a bad smell can cause someone to leave a room, a bad energy can also cause them to do the same thing. But, while a bad smell can be something that will typically register at a conscious level for someone, their conscious mind might not typically be aware of when they are ...
Views: 926 - Emotional Strength: Is Someone Weak If They Can't Control Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is often believed that someone’s feelings are caused by their thoughts. Thus, if someone wants to change how they feel, it will be essential for them to change the thoughts that are running through their head. The reason this is widely believed is partly due to the ...
Views: 934 - Self-Worth: Can Someone Work Themselves To Death When They Don't Feel Good Enough? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone drinks a lot or takes a lot drugs, they can soon be labelled as having a problem. However, if on the other hand, someone has the tendency to work a lot, they can be seen as a model citizen. It is then as though there is nothing wrong with working at lot, as it is something that ...
Views: 766 - Emotional Problems: Does The Need To Look Strong Stop Some Men From Reaching Out For Support? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperBoth men and women experience emotions, but it is often a lot harder for men to open up about how they feel. Now, if emotions were things that could simply be overlooked, this wouldn’t matter. The trouble is that this is not the case, which is why it can lead to all kinds of problems when a ...
Views: 955 - Self-Hate: What Can Happen When Someone Disconnects From Their Own Self-Hatred? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIs someone hated themselves, and they were to embrace how they feel, it would undoubtedly have a negative effect on their wellbeing. In the same way that filling a boat up with water would cause it to sink, embracing their self-hate would most likely cause them to sink. It would end up being ...
Views: 817 - Inner Child: Your Inner Child Can Heal You - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the ways that someone can change their behaviour, what is taking place within them, and their relationships, is to heal their inner child. Or to be more precise; to heal the inner children that are within them. What this comes down to is that although many, many years may have passed ...
Views: 1017 - STAYING POSITIVE REGARDLESS - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Dean FraserSTRESS FREE LIVING EVERY DAY Part of our experience of living on this bluey green planet of ours is that from time to time we all find ourselves feeling either a little or perhaps even rather a lot stressed. If this is going to be just a short-term situation, more often than not it is ...
Views: 898 - True-Self: Does Someone Need Approval From Others If They’re Out Of Touch With Their True-Self? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone doesn’t feel good about themselves, it can be normal for them to look towards others for approval. This can then result in them doing what other people want, or they can try to achieve things. In their eyes, what they need to feel better will be given to them by people who they ...
Views: 721 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some White People Hate Their Own Race? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperRegardless of whether someone has spent time at university and/or on social media, they may have come across white people who hate their own race. This could be something that has made them scratch their head, so to speak, or it might not have simply gone over their head. When someone ...
Views: 1392 - How To Stay Healthy During The Exam Season - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Luke WrightNow that the semesters are over, the exams are right around the corner waiting to pounce on you. It is the time of the season that makes you break out in a sweat at the very thought of the impending doom that awaits you. Even being prepared with the academic assignment helps little and you ...
Views: 885 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Act As Though They Are An Extension Of Others? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA lot of attention has been given to the type of person who sees others as an extension of themselves. In this case, someone won’t believe that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and interests, and are, therefore, individuals. It will be as though other people have nothing going ...
Views: 771 - Self-Rejection: Can Someone's Inner Critic Cause Them To Reject Themselves? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is clear is that in order for someone to feel comfortable in their own skin, and to even experience inner peace, it will be important for them to accept themselves. If they are able to do this, their life is likely to be a lot easier than it would be otherwise. But, although someone can ...
Views: 801 - Fear: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Experience Too Much Fear? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that while some people in the world are controlled by fear, there are others who aren’t. Consequently, these people are likely to live lives that are radically different. Therefore, although these people will live on the same planet, it will be as though they live on two ...
Views: 830 - Depression: Can Someone’s Inner Critic Cause Them To Feel Depressed? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a child will most likely perform a task better if their parent is speaking to them in a supportive manner, an adult is also likely to be able to perform a task better if they are talking themselves in a supportive manner. Not only this, it will be a lot easier for them to do ...
Views: 892 - Self Care – How Well Do You Do It? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadAs a Counsellor and Life Coach, self care has always been very important to me and to the people I have supported (in a professional capacity). Self care is something that I always advocate. However, self care can sometimes be misunderstood. To gain some clarity on this topic, I refer to ...
Views: 797 - Critical Thinking: Are Some People Injustice Collectors? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to hear about people who have experiences each day where they feel taken advantage of or harmed in some way. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone like this to feel oppressed and/or victimised, along with feeling offended. And, it might not matter if they are ...
Views: 932 - Empowerment: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Comfortable With Feeling Powerless? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is an empowered human being, they will know that they do have an effect on their life. In each moment of their life they will have the ability to decide how they will behave, and they will be able to decide the meaning that they give to what takes place. One is then going to see ...
Views: 870 - DEPROGRAMMING CODEPENDENT BELIEFS - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Darlene LancerCodependency is based on false, dysfunctional beliefs that are learned from our parents and environment. Recovery entails changing those beliefs, the most damaging of which is that we’re not worthy of love and respect – that we’re somehow inadequate, inferior, or just not enough. This is ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Critical Thinking: Is It Easy For Someone To Project Their Issues Onto Trump? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has anything good to say about president Trump, there are least two things that can happen, and what happens will most likely depend on who is around them. One could end up receiving positive feedback or they could end up receiving negative feedback. There is the chance that one ...
Views: 907 - Self-Esteem: Is Self-Acceptance The Key To Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone doesn’t feel good about themselves or simply wants to feel better than they do, they can end up trying to change one area of their life. At the same time, they may try to change a number of areas of their life. When this happens, someone is likely to believe that they will feel ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - Emotional Problems: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Have Mental/Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, there has been an ever increasing focus on mental and emotional health, and this can be seen as a good thing. For so long, this was something that was brushed under the carpet. Nowadays, this is something that is spoken about in the media and people talk openly about what is ...
Views: 1001 - Critical Thinking: Can Religion Cause Someone To Have A Superiority Complex? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has an elevated view of themselves, it can be normal for other people to see them as deluded. This person is simply going to be another human being, but they will create the impression that they are different. It can be as though they are from another planet, with this being ...
Views: 908 - Critical Thinking: Why Are The People Who Talk About Tolerance Often The Most Intolerant? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, a lot has been said about how important it is to be tolerant. This is something that someone is likely to have heard if they follow the mainstream media or listen to what politicians have to say, for instance. It is as though tolerance is the ultimate western value - ...
Views: 1008 - Self-Love: Can Someone’s Inner Critic Make It Hard For Them To Feel Good About Themselves? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is able to talk to themselves in a positive manner, it is going to be a lot easier for them to feel good. This is similar to how one is likely to feel better if they are in the company of someone who treats them well. Through being around this person, they can feel good in their ...
Views: 812 - Being Centred: Is It Harder For Someone To Be Centred If They Have The Need To Please Others? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to stand on the edge of a building, it would be a lot harder for them to feel at peace than if they were in the middle of it. Being on the edge can cause them to feel uncomfortable, whereas being in the centre may allow them to feel at ease. In the same way, someone can either ...
Views: 873 - The Art of Making Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOur culture fails to teach us the essential skills we need to navigate through life successfully in so many ways. As I discuss often on this site, it fails to teach us about healthy, real love. It fails to teach us about how to feel our feelings and work with our thoughts. It fails to guide us ...
Views: 825 - Having A Challenge Executing A Strategy? Personal Development And Growth - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Steve ScottTo move forward in business, you or your organization must be good at execution. It sounds so simple, yet time and again the execution of a strategy or change fails. How come? Any time you seek to execute a change in the strategy you are asking yourself and others to change your human ...
Views: 845 - You Are Not Your Shame - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Kelley KosowOver the past few weeks I have had the privilege of leading two transformational weekend workshops. I am always in awe of what an honor it is to be invited into people’s lives and have them share so openly about their past as well as the honest and raw feelings they have about themselves and ...
Views: 853 - True-Self: Are You Being Guided By Your Ego Or Your True-Self? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperTaking action is one thing, but it is another thing altogether as to whether or not the action someone takes is coming from their true essence or their need for approval. One of the best ways for someone to find out is to take the time to reflect on why they are doing something. What this ...
Views: 882 - Self-Esteem, How Does Family Affairs Affect The Teenage Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Lilly HarryBuilding the self esteem of somebody is a progression that should be started once the person has learned the difference involving right and wrong; self confidence is just too crucial to leave off till a child becomes a young adult…. it could be too late by then.Teens are budding adults who ...
Views: 796 - The important thing to Developing Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Lilly HarrySelf-esteem is a state of mind. It will definitely give you with happiness, cheer, and self confidence. Yeah, It may also create you feel terrible about yourself sometimes. Self-esteem is like a battery. When the battery is charged, the person is positive; when the battery is low, the individual ...
Views: 739 - Living In The Mind Leads To A Very Unstable Existence - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAfter a conversation I had with someone the other day, it made me think about how different it is to live in the body compared with the mind. In a way, living in the mind is similar to being on a bouncy castle, while living in the body is similar to being a tree. The reason for this is that ...
Views: 876 - Sometimes We Need To Hit Rock Bottom Before We Can Rise Up - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI recently heard something that made me think about how destructive positive thinking can be. Thanks, in part, due to the self-development world, so many people believe that they need to have positive thoughts all the time. And, if they don’t, something bad will happen; with negative ...
Views: 838 - Self-Improvement Tips: It Is All About Your Personal Foundation - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Steve ScottAs a personal business coach, I have observed that your level of self-improvement will not exceed the strength of your personal foundation. What is your personal foundation? An individual’s personal foundation is his or her structural basis that supports him or her in living an exceptional ...
Views: 863 - Are You Using Social Media To Deceive Others? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, I have written a number of articles that go into the affect that social media is having on the world, and one of the affects that came to my mind again recently was how easy it was for someone to deceive their so-called ‘friends’. This can take place by only uploading certain ...
Views: 863 - Take Back Your Gold - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulLast Monday, after a typical Colorado October snowstorm, my sons and I drove into town to serve dinner to the homeless. Consistent with this time of year, the snow started to melt just hours after it fell, and what was left was a stunning display of beauty where the golds and reds of autumn ...
Views: 1498 - World Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOne of the byproducts of being a highly sensitive person prone to anxiety is that you tend to take on others’ pain and stories. This is particularly true if you had an enmeshed relationship with a parent growing up and didn’t learn to solidify the borders of your skin but instead became a porous ...
Views: 805 - Perfection and The Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl Paul“It’s better to make a mistake with the full force of your being than to carefully avoid mistakes with a trembling spirit.” – Dan Millman, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior When I was in graduate school many ago, my classmates would often ask me how I was able to write papers so quickly and ...
Views: 849 - Manifestation: Do Some People’s Childhoods Make It Harder For Them To Manifest A Fulfilling Reality? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that it is not just someone’s thoughts that influence their reality; it is also their feelings. Therefore, it is going to be essential for them to pay attention to what is taking place in their mind, along with what is going on in their body, and to make sure that they are not ...
Views: 750 - Boundaries: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Say Yes All The Time? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wants to do something, they can say yes, and, if they don’t, they can say no. Both of these words are going to be important; one word won’t be more important than the other. When someone can use both of these words, there will be no reason for them to have the tendency to ignore ...
Views: 840 - “You Don’t Have The Luxury Of Giving Up” - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI remember reading ‘The Power of Others’ whilst I was in London towards the end of 2014, and there were a few things that I made a note of. In the chapter that I was reading at this time, the author touched upon how it is easier for someone to be curious when they are not caught up in trying to ...
Views: 1001 - How Music Contributes to One's Self-Development - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Rob WillsAll over the world, there are hundreds if not thousands of languages, but the only language that is universal and does not need to be understood but only felt is music. It is the only language that brings people of every race, background, and belief together to share an experience of feelings, ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Emotionally Dependent: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Dependent On Others? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to express their true-self, it will be essential for them to be an integrated human being. What this means is that their mind (thoughts), heart (emotions) and body (instincts) will generally work together. Through being this way, they will be in touch with ...
Views: 904 - Critical Thinking: Does The Prevalence Of The Entitlement Mentality Show How Out Of Balance The West Has Become? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThe mainstream media routinely covers stories that go into how someone believes that they should receive something without having to work for it. Yet, if it doesn’t relate to one person, it will relate to a group of people. Thanks to identity politics, just about everyone has been put into ...
Views: 851 - Vulnerability: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have A Fear Of Being Vulnerable? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that in order for someone to grow and to develop, they will need to feel comfortable with being vulnerable. The reason for this is that if someone has the need to protect themselves, they are not going to open themselves up to life. Their main priority will be to do ...
Views: 846 - Victim Energy: Do Some People Have A Victim Energy? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who believe that the whole world is against them, while there are others who have a slightly different outlook. When it comes to the latter, someone will have at least one area of their life where they feel powerless. However, if another area of their life started to ...
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