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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Definition: Women Empowerment - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteEmpowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities. Empowerment is probably the totality of the following or similar capabilities: * Having ...
Views: 52718(3 votes) - Self Worth: Why Do Some People Always Try To Impress Others? - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAs human beings, it is normal to want to look good, to give things, and to experience success for example. And yet, it is also possible for one to engage in each of these things just to impress others. To do this from time to time could be described as normal, but if one was to do this as a ...
Views: 28202 - THE TOP 10 WAYS to LIFT YOUR MOOD WHEN YOU'RE FEELING DOWN in the DUMPS - by Everyone has periods in their life when they feel *down in the dumps*, blue, or mildly depressed, *especially* at holiday times, such as Christmas & Thanksgiving. Many people feel this way especially on New Years Eve due to perhaps a combination of alcohol, the end of a year that was not great ...
Views: 27534(10 votes) - Selfless: Why Do Some People Always Put Others First? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperPeople who put others first are often revered and are seen as an example of how to live. The fact that they appear to always put others first, is what makes them different to people who appear to always put themselves first. This could be to do with helping a friend, partner or colleague at a ...
Views: 25810 - Have You Been the Victim of a Slip and Fall at a Publix Grocery Store? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Hamza HassanEven though Publix is typically a mindful and safe food store, no store or employee is perfect, and incidents transpire. If you were injured on the property of Publix, you may have a claim for compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Publix has a duty to its consumers ...
Views: 25261 - Validation: Why Do Some People Always Need Validation From Others? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf human beings were independent, it wouldn’t matter if other people validated them or not. They would be their own island and they would be able to give themselves all the validation they needed. But as human beings are interdependent, it means that they need to be validated by others. ...
Views: 24777 - Mother Enmeshed Men: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to understanding what enmeshment is, it helps to look at what boundaries are. Boundaries are what create a sense of individuality between people. And although we are all physically separate, it does not mean that we are emotionally separate from another person. This becomes what ...
Views: 23858(2 votes) - How to deal with people who mock and criticize you - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Teppie and Christina ChartomatsidisEveryone who is destined to succeed in life will at some time be the subject of mockery or criticism. If you are now facing this type of abuse from people, either in your personal circle or at work, it’s valuable insight to know exactly why it’s happening so you can deal with it ...
Views: 21704 - 10 Actions that Build a Strong and Lasting Character - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Steve BrunkhorstPeople strive, throughout life, to build strong personal characters, traits that reflect their purpose, passions, and values. Yet, as people who would like to build a strong character, we find it difficult. The difficulty lies in our resistance to the very circumstances that would lead us to ...
Views: 19430 - Are You Stuck in Survival Mode? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAnother word for survival mode is stress. When stressed, we tend to become something we don’t really want to be: self-absorbed. There is a way out. An associate brought me up to date on her project. I offered a particular level of assistance. Here’s what she wrote back: “You’re so sweet to ...
Views: 17579 - Attention Seeking Behaviour: What Causes it? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be acknowledged, mirrored and validated are psychological needs that we all have. This is a perfectly normal and natural part of being human and something that is vital for mental and emotionally stability. And like most things in life, there can be extremes and when this healthy requirement ...
Views: 17245 - Taking Back Your Power in Seven Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Dr. Barbara DelozierRelationships are about power. We give some, we take some -- that is the ideal recipe, eh? Yet, so many of us give up our power to others in a relationship, sometimes out of fear of being alone, or fear of losing security (financial, emotional, sexual). Notice a pattern emerges. We ...
Views: 17178 - Your Life Is Like A River! - by Your life begins small, something like the drops of rain which become small streams and eventually great rivers which flow into the ocean.
Like these streams and rivers, we encounter obstacles and challenges. The streams and rivers overcome these obstacles by wearing them down or finding a ...
Views: 17118(1 vote) - Invisible: Why Do Some People Feel Invisible? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to feelings, there can often be a disparity between how one feels and how something actually is. And feeling invisible is the perfect example of this. Part of being human is to have a physical body and yet at an emotional level, one can feel that this is not the case. One can ...
Views: 16698 - Fame: Why Do Some People Want To Be Famous? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world fame is not merely seen as a by-product or as a consequence of achieving something; fame is pursued directly and as a goal in and of itself. With there being numerous examples of people who place fame as the ultimate achievement in life and above anything else; it might seem ...
Views: 16222 - Controlling Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperControlling behaviour is surely one of the more common ‘negative’ behaviours in the world today. And if one was to reflect upon human history they would find that this kind of behaviour is neither new nor different to the behaviour of the past. The severity of this behaviour varies - from ...
Views: 15858 - THE ART OF ACTIVE LISTENING - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Roy BurtonThe Art of Active Listening There is an old German proverb that says “No man has learned to speak well until he has first learned to hold his tongue.” But many of us are so used to speaking with others throughout the course of a day, and so eager to get our opinions heard, that we tend to ...
Views: 15497 - How To Become More Assertive And Confident - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanOne of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One of ...
Views: 14431(6 votes) - Self Worth: Why Do Some People Always Need To Be Better Than Others? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperBehind the desire to achieve and to have more can be the need for someone to fulfil their own wants and needs. And other people are also going to provide inspiration. No one is their own island and it is only natural that other people are going to play a part in what one does or doesn’t do ...
Views: 14330(1 vote) - Define Yourself! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnPeople have emotions and emotions are contagious. How you conduct yourself and what values you live by define your culture, just as they do the other person's. Businesses have cultures and so do groups, committees, clubs, organizations and any situation where two or more people are together. ...
Views: 13737(2 votes) - How to Overcome an Inferiority Complex - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Eduard EzeanuAn inferiority complex is defined by psychologists as negative feeling (usually of shame and anxiety) triggered in certain situations by viewing oneself as inferior to others in some way. Inferiority Complex Symptoms However, things are not that straightforward. We often repress that ...
Views: 13687 - NO MORE VICTIM: STAND UP FOR YOURSELF IN LIFE - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanHow many times have you been victimized or witnessed it happening to someone else? No matter what the particular situation, someone is the victim while the other is the victimizer. This can develop into a mind-set called “victim consciousness” that can become a pervasive trap that is difficult ...
Views: 13567(5 votes) - Ego Boundaries: What Are Ego Boundaries? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe purpose of ego boundaries is to protect the self. And through having these in place, one will know the difference between who they are and who someone else is. They allow for ones inner space to be protected and looked after. These are not visible to the naked eye like a physical body ...
Views: 13506 - Entitlement Mentality: What Created It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s society there is a common mentality and this mentality is often called - The Entitlement Mentality. On the dictionary.com website this is described as: The fact of having a right to something and the amount to which a person has a right. So what this means is that one has the right ...
Views: 13172 - 30 Characteristics of a Chronic People Pleaser and Why You Should Look Take Note - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Vickie ChampionServing people and being a people pleaser is not the same thing. Pleasing yourself first brings an abundance of joy and energy that can be used to serve others. When you light the internal flame you can shine your light on family, friends and community. People pleasing habits conversely snuff ...
Views: 12554 - Stop seeking validation in relationships - Learn 3 techniques that will empower you. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from wendy mickleIn relationships, we are always on the lookout for ways to please the other person. Nothing wrong with that, except when you constantly try to seek validation from others and act in a manner that is not the natural ‘you’ then the relationship suffers. Personal empowerment and a belief in your ...
Views: 12510(4 votes) - Compliments: Why Can’t Some People Accept Compliments? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to compliments there are some people who can accept them gracefully and others who completely reject them. It may be that one rejects all compliments or only compliments that come from certain people. This can relate to men who reject all compliments from women or women who ...
Views: 12492 - Admit You Are Wrong - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Harold Duarte-BernhardtOn August 29, 2006, Neil A. Lewis reported in The New York Times that Richard Armitage (former deputy Secretary of State in the Bush Administration) had been confirmed to be the first and primary source of the CIA leak regarding covert CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. On November 11, 2007, ...
Views: 12327 - Power: Why Do Some People Feel Powerless? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThe power that I am talking about here is personal power. And this is more about the power that one has over oneself than it is about having power over others. Another term that is often used for this is self control. And although having power can lead to having influence over others, this is ...
Views: 12310 - ***The Upside of Failure - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungWhen we list our desires, wants and life goals, we often omit “failure”. We must fail if we are to risk living passionate lives. We live in a culture that has become soft, in that it conditions us to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. There is a lack of appreciation for the wisdom that ...
Views: 12237(14 votes) - How To Stop Being Bullied - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Israel KalmanDo kids pick on you? Do they make fun of you, spread nasty rumors, or make insulting gestures? Do they hit you or threaten you? Do they exclude you from their group? Wouldn’t it be great to live a life in which no one bullied you? Schools all over the country have been adopting anti-bully ...
Views: 11738(1 vote) - Workplace Issues Facing Women Today - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Charmaine AugustinMany of the biggest workplace challenges facing women today still revolve around gender. Why do women still earn less than men holding the same job? Will the glass ceiling ever be reached or for that matter shattered? Is a balance between family and career attainable? What will it take to ...
Views: 11639(2 votes) - Do Not Engage: Dealing with Your Bipolar Partners' Angry Outbursts - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey Buchanan"I will not engage; I will not engage; I will not engage. No matter what mean, cruel or hurtful things he says, does or accuses me of, I will not engage." I can't tell you how many times that verse has gone through my head, since my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, superimposed ...
Views: 11591(1 vote) - Brands: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Brands? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time where brands are everywhere and there is more or less a brand for everything. From branded water; to branded clothes and anything else that one could imagine. Part of the brand experience is that it creates sense of trust for people; that they can rely on the brand to ...
Views: 11558(1 vote) - Are You Proactive or Reactive? A quiz for personal insight - by Professional and life success depend on consistent, proactive thinking. When emotions such as fear, anger or frustration occupy our thoughts we approach situations reactively. Rather than staying on our path, unconsciousness produces choices which lead us off our path and into chaos, at the ...
Views: 11267(2 votes) - 8 Steps to Master Your Thoughts. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...
Views: 11168(5 votes) - Benefits of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sonia GallagherYou gain many benefits from having a healthy work life balance. It enables you to experience personal satisfaction and professional fulfillment. It also makes you more confident and effective at work. Let’s explore all the benefits you can gain from having a healthy work life balance. ...
Views: 11145(4 votes) - The Joy Of Failure -- Build Your Support Network For Happiness & Success - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Doris HelgeWhat if you knew no one would slice off your right leg if you made a big mistake? What if you were rewarded for the courage and confidence to fail? I want to introduce you to the one person who can give you this gift. I also want to help you surround yourself with group support during this ...
Views: 10967(1 vote) - How to Handle Two-Faced People - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Merryl LentzWe've all encountered two-faced people at one time or another -- those individuals who smile in your face and act like your best friend, while they've got a knife poise at your back. They pretend to be your best buddy, only to try to use you, or to spread lies and gossip about you behind your ...
Views: 10865(1 vote) - Emotions: Why Do Some People Hide Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that women show how they feel and men keep their feelings to themselves. And this is surely going to apply to some men and women, but not all of them. It is simply a generalisation and one that allows people to navigate their world more easily. One reason why it is this way ...
Views: 10611 - Misdirected Anger - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe've all taken our anger out on the wrong party, not to say that there is ever a right party who is deserving of our ire. It's not uncommon to be upset with one person and misdirect it at someone or something else. Your boss has been crabby all day and continually comments on every aspect of ...
Views: 10522 - Anger: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Being Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be people who feel comfortable expressing every emotion on the spectrum and then there are going to be others who are not in the same position. When someone does feel comfortable with their emotions, they are not going to deny how they feel. This will allow them to not ...
Views: 10509 - How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2003 from Phil Bilzon‘With most people unbelief in one thing is founded upon blind belief in another.’ Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742-99) At the start of 1954, the sporting world did not believe that a human being could run a mile in under four minutes. Such a feat was deemed impossible and beyond human ...
Views: 10469(4 votes) - Accepting Loss and Moving On - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoYou have had a loss...you are in pain, depressed, sad, and just feeling alone. You feel like nobody really understands what you are going through. Have I got it right? Guess what? People do understand what you are going through, because odds are, someone in this world has gone through ...
Views: 10434(1 vote) - Patience leads to successful leadership - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Debra Slover“Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard So many people equate successful leadership as the act of achieving results. Having patience can help you achieve results because it is the ability to tolerate frustration that can come about ...
Views: 10407(8 votes) - Boundaries: Why Can't Some People Take No For An Answer? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to being successful, it is often said that one shouldn’t take no for an answer and that they should keep going. As if they were to give up after they experience negative response, they are not going to get very far. It is then going to be in their best interest to be ...
Views: 10066 - Live A Guilt Free Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2004 from Doris JeanetteGuilt is the worst experience known to humans. It ties us up in knots and makes us feel unworthy and miserable. First, let me explain that it is not a real feeling. It is caused by thinking that we have done something wrong. We think we have done something wrong because we judge ourselves ...
Views: 9723 - The 8 steps to be unhappy, miserable, and depressed! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Justin CrinerThe 8 steps to be unhappy, miserable, and depressed! So… people ask me all the time what they can do to be unhappy, more miserable, or depressed. There are so many people in this world that need the answers to these important questions. I decided that I would dedicate my time and vast ...
Views: 9628(10 votes) - The Three Mighty Forces of Power – Desire, Belief, Expectation - by Submitted on May 22, 2004 from Burt GoldmanHow to Exercise Enormous Power Over the Events of Your Life Events can be manipulated to solve problems you are faced with. You can change things you’re not satisfied with. While there’s no disputing the fact that you can’t always get what you want, it’s also true that you can exercise your ...
Views: 9614(1 vote) - Who Do You Want to Be in the Future? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers Prosor“What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind.” ~Buddha Did you know that you are where you are today because of yesterday’s thoughts? You’re feeding your tomorrow with what you’re thinking ...
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