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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Purpose: How Can Someone Find Their Purpose?

There are people who feel as though they are on track in life, and there are others who don’t. As a result of this, it could be said that not everyone is going to experience life in the same way. When one feels as though they are doing the right thing, it is likely to be a lot easier for them to get out of bed in the morning. And while they might not be happy all the time, there is a strong chance that they will be happy with the direction their life is taking. Fulfilment

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Therapy: Can Being Loyal To A Therapist Hold Someone Back?

If one has mental and emotional problems and/or their relationships are not going as they would like them to go, they can decide to see a therapist. At the same time, they could just as easily do nothing about what is going on going on for them. It might be hard to understand why something like this would take place; especially as one’s life is not as they would like it to. If they had a problem with something else, there is a strong chance that they would do something about it. It’s Different

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

True-Self: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Express Themselves?

When one has the ability to express what is taking place within them, they will probably be seen as someone who is in tune with themselves. They will be able to share their thoughts and feelings, and being this way will affect every area of their life. Authentic Being this way is going to allow them to have relationships that are deeply fulfilling, and this is because they won’t need to wear a mask. If they did, they would need to ignore what is taking place within them.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“Stop Preaching!”

The first book that I read on self development was a by Louise L Hay and, shortly after I had read one of her books, I end up reading another. I bought the first book in a spiritual shop in Australia and the second book at a book shop in England. After I had finished this book, I read a few books on Buddhism. This was a time in my life when I would regularly go to book shops to see what they had, whereas nowadays I usually go online. One Area

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Their Health?

On one hand, there are people out there who don’t give a damn about what goes into their body as long as it fills them up. On the other hand, there are people out there who are very careful when it comes to what they put in their body. When someone can relate to the former, they might find it hard to understand why anyone would be so fussy when it comes to what they eat. One thing that could cross their mind is that they are doing to die at some point, so why does it matter. A Way of Life

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Do People Have Fulfilling Relationships If They Are Attractive?

If someone is attractive, it can be normal for other people to believe that they are intelligent, well-adjusted and successful, among other things. And, this is something that they can believe even if they don’t know anything about them. This person’s appearance will then be what typically defines how other people perceive them. As a result of this, it is going to be a lot easier for someone like this to receive positive responses from others. Less Work

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Free Speech: Is Being Offended A Great Way To Control People?

In the western world, offending someone is often seen as being as bad, if not worse, than actually causing harm. When someone has this view, words are going to be seen as another form of violence. It will then be necessary to punish a person who has said something that is ‘offensive’, and there will be a number of ways that this can take place. They could end up being shamed for what they have said, or it could be far worse. A Number of Consequences

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Realise That Most People Are More Conce ed With Fitting In Than Finding The Truth?

If someone needs food, they are generally going to go shopping; with this being somewhere where they will be able to get everything they need. In the same way, they can also look towards the mainstream media if they want to find out about what is taking place in the world. It Just Happens

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

True-Self: Why Do Some People Find Their True-Self When They Get Older?

While some peoples early years were a time when they were given the support that they needed to develop into a well-adjusted adult, there are others that don’t have the same experience. This could mean that they were supported from time to time, or it may have been something that rarely, if ever, took place. As a result of this, it can mean that the way they experience life as an adult is going to be radically different. Now, this doesn’t mean that what happens during the beginning of someone’s life will always define what they will be like as an adult. Black and White

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Have Daddy Issues!

I was thinking the other day about how, over the years, I had heard a number of people say that certain women had “daddy issues”. This was something that was said if a woman blamed all men for everything and hated men, or even if she had the tendency to go for older men. However, although this is something that is often said, I don’t think it is as common to hear someone say that a man has “mommy issues”. This is not to say that it’s about time that men were criticised, as I think there is enough male bashing in the media as it is. Balance

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Boundaries: Does Someone Lack Boundaries When They Don't Let Other People Speak?

If one was to have a conversion with a friend or a family member, for instance, there will be what they say and what the other person says. What this comes down to is that one will talk and they will listen. Two Parts This doesn’t mean that they will speak for a certain amount of time and then they will listen for the same amount of time, as it is unlikely to work this way. Being able to talk will please them, and being able to listen will please the other person.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

The Media: Does The Media Realise That Most People Don't Think For Themselves?

When it comes to the mainstream media, there are a lot of people who believe that its sole purpose is to inform people about what is taking place in the world. Through having this outlook, one will be only too happy to accept just about everything they hear. Now, if the media did exist to inform people, it wouldn’t matter if one put their critical faculties too one side. But as this is something that is not this black and white, it is going to be important for them to have their guard up, so to speak. Energy

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“I Feel Invisible!”

In the article titled ‘I Am The Centre Of The Universe!’, I primarily went into what can happen to someone if they were violated and made to feel insignificant as a child. Towards the end, I briefly touched upon another consequence of being treated in this way. To summarise; when someone was treated in this way as a child, they can act as though they are the centre of the universe, or they can go to the other extreme and act as though they have no right to exist. Unsurprisingly, it is usually the people who see themselves as being the centre of the universe who are spoken about the most.r

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Expression: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Stop Someone From Expressing How They Feel?

If someone wanted to explain something to another person, there are a number of ways for them to do so. It could be said that the most important thing will be for them to use words, as this will allow them to be understood. In addition to this, they can use their body and their emotions. Now, these two parts are clearly not essential, but what they will do is bring what they have to say to life. A Big Difference

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Receiving: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Feminine Nature Is They Are Unable To Receive?

It is often said that human beings have the need to receive on one side and the need to give on the other. When it comes to their ability to receive, this is something that relates to their feminine nature; whereas when it comes to their need to give, this relates to their masculine nature. And it is not going to matter if one is a man or a women, as both sexes have each aspect within them. Now, one might identify more with one part than the other, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t posses both sides. One Part

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Femininity: How Can A Woman Be More Feminine?

If a woman was to find that she has the tendency to attract men who are not very masculine and/or if she is tired of trying to make everything happen through force, she may look into what she can do to embrace more of her feminine aspect. Still, having a strong masculine element may have allowed her to achieve a certain level of success. She may hold a very high position where she works and earn a very good salary, or she could be a student. Either way, she will have got to the point where how she is living her life is no longer cut it. In The Middle

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

News: Is It Important For Someone To Limit Their Exposure To The News When They Are Sensitive?

It could be said that it is easier than ever before for people to stay up to date with what is taking place in the world. This is partly because they no longer need to go and buy a paper or to turn on a TV, for instance. A Device As long as they have a Smartphone or something similar, everything they need is going to be right at their finger tips. This is going to save them a lot of time and energy, and they won’t need to miss out of what is going on around them.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: It Is A Good Idea To Put Someone On A Pedestal?

While one can see other people as being on the same level as they are, they can also see them as being on another level. When this happens it is not going to matter that someone is simply another human being, as they will be seen as being far more. Two Levels One is then going to be on the ground and the people they come into contact with will be high in the clouds. Ultimately, these people will be seen as being more-than human, and one will see themselves as being-less-than human.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does Focusing On Racism And Sexism Lead To More Racism And Sexism?

If someone pays attention to the mainstream media, they are likely to have read stories about racism and sexism. And the amount of stories that they have come across can all depend on the news sources that they pay attention to. The reason for this is that there are certain publications that focus on these kinds of issues, while others don’t. One way of looking at this would be to say that there are only certain sources that give these issues the attention that they deserve. Identity Politics

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Presidential Election: Was It A Shock For Donald Trump To Win The Election?

A number of days have passed since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but this doesn’t mean that everyone has come to terms with what has taken place. There are plenty of people who can’t get their head around what has happened. Two Sides This is something that can relate to the people who wanted Hillary to win and to those who didn’t vote. When it comes to the people in the first category, someone may have thought that there was only one candidate who could win.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Take It Personally When People Criticise Their Work?

It has been said that the only way that one can avoid being criticised is if they don’t do anything. When this happens, one will be in the shadows, so to speak, and it will be normal for people to overlook them. Black and White However, even though this can sound accurate, it could be said that there is more to it. As even if one doesn’t do anything in life, there are still going to be people who will put them down.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Are Women Portrayed As Victims In The Western World?

Although it would be easy to believe that the mainstream media exists to tell people what is actually taking place in the world, this is rarely what happens. Instead, this source of information has their own narrative that they impose upon others Now, this is not to say that there is only one narrative in existence, as there are a number of different stories that are being told. What can play a part here is what side of the political spectrum a news organisation gravitates to. An Important Area

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

The Media: Why Is The Mainstream Media Biased When It Comes To Presidential Candidates?

There are times when the media has a number of things that they focus on, and then there are others when this is not going to be the case. Instead, they can have one area that will take centre stage, so to speak. Now, this is not to say that a paper or a news channel, for instance, will only talk about one thing; what it means is that more time will be spent talking about one thing than anything else. When it comes to why this will take place, it can depend on a number of different factors. It Matters

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: How Can Someone Be Compassionate Towards The People Who Abused Them?

If someone was treated badly during the beginning of their life, by the very people who were supposed to love and protect them, the last thing on their mind can be to show them compassion. In fact, what they could think about is how they would like to get revenge for what was done to them. This could be very similar to how they used to be as a child, with them having the desire get their own back for what was being done to them. The difference now, of course, is that they will be a lot bigger than they were. A Defence

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Success: Is Initiative An Important Part Of Success?

If one was to think about what is was like for them when they were a child, one thing that might come to mind is how the people around them told them what to do. Along with this, they will probably remember that these people did a lot for them. Therefore, it would be accurate to say that one didn’t need to think for themselves during this time. And even if they did need to do things, there would have been a lot of things that they didn’t need to do. The Next Phase

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Worth: Do Some People's Childhood Sets Them Up To Believe That Their Value Is Based On What They Do?

When someone has the desire to achieve something, it can be normal for them to look into what they need to do. This can be a time when they will draw up a plan, or they could just look into what the first step needs to be. The next step is then going to be for them to take action, and how long it will take can all depend on what they are trying to achieve. It will then be vital for them to keep going until they have achieved their desired outcome. The Reason

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Why Do Some Men Say That All Men Are Bad?

If someone hasn’t been living under a rock for a number of months, they are likely to be only too aware of what has been taking place in Hollywood. After a producer was accused of harassment and rape, a number of other men were accused of the same thing. What is interesting about all this is that a number of the men who have been accused supported Hillary Clinton during the last presidential election. It is then as though the only reason all this has come out is because the Clinton family no longer have as much power. One Big Illusion

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Inner Child: Your Inner Child Can Heal You

One 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 since they were a child, it doesn’t mean that what happened all those years ago is actually in the past. There is the chance that a lot of the painful feelings that they experienced throughout their childhood years are still within them. Inner Experience

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Offended: Does Someone's Life Lack Meaning If They Are Always Offended?

One way of looking at today’s world would be to say that it is the age of being offended, and this is due to how a lot of people behave. While there are some people who are offended from time to time, there are others who are offended practically all the time. When it comes to the former, it could be said that this is simply part of life and not something that can be changed. However, when it comes to the latter, it could be said that this is something that can be changed. Imperfect

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Why Are The People Who Talk About Tolerance Often The Most Intolerant?

For 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 - a value that overshadows every other. The ideal, then, is going to be for someone to be tolerant at all times, and to do what they can to let go of their need to control what people can or can’t do. Out of Balance

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Fear: Are Some People Addicted To Fear?

Just as there are some people who experience fear from time to time, there are also some people who experience it on a regular basis. Due to this, their experience on this earth is likely to be radically different. One way of looking at this would be to say that when it comes to the former, someone will be functioning in the right way. Experiencing life in this way is undoubtedly going to be far better for their health. A Sense of Control

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Politics: Does Someone Need To Have A Short-Term Memory In Order to Vote For A Certain Party/Politician?

There are a number of countries around the world that have a general election every few years; that is, of course, unless a snap election takes place. When an election take place, the general public will have the chance to vote for part that they believe will lead the country in the right way. A Big Difference Nowadays, it is easier than ever before for someone to find out about what each party stands for, and this is primarily due to the internet. In the past, one would have had to read a paper, watch TV, or to listen to the radio, for instance.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Worth: Why Do Some People Feel Worthless When They Lose Their Looks?

If one was to think about what the modern day world values, beauty and youth may come to mind. And even if other things cross their mind, it will be only too clear how important these things are. One Step Further While it has been this way for quite some time, it could be said that this is something that has gone even further in recent years. This partly comes down to social media; with this being another area where someone can feel the need to look a certain way.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Success: Is It Harder For Someone To Achieve Something When They Are Only Doing It To Please Others?

When someone wants to achieve something, they can take action and more towards their goal. But if they don’t do this, it can mean that they will end up looking for information on how they can move forward. As to whether one does the former or the latter can all depend on what it is that they want to achieve. At the same time, this might not have an effect on what approach they take. Guidance

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Someone To Believe That The World Should Be Perfect?

When someone uses social media they can make sure that they only see what they want to see. As a result of this, it gives them far more control than they have in the real world, and this can allow them to have a fulfilling experience online. Different Options In order for them to control what they do or don’t see, the only thing they will need to do is to select the right options. Therefore, it is not as if they will have to do something that will take a lot of effort.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Anger: Can Someone End Up With Anger Problems If They Don't Feel Safe Enough To Fulfil Their Needs?

There are a number of emotional problems that are fairly common in today’s world, and it is hard to say for certain how common they are. Even so, this is not to say that each problem will receive the same amount of sympathy. For example, if someone suffers from depression, they may find that other people are generally sympathetic. However, if someone has anger problems, this might not be the case. The Big Difference

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Why Do Some People Walk On Egg Shells When They Are Around Others?

While there are some people who are on alert from time to time, there are others who are more or less always on alert. And even though these people will have a radically different experience on this planet, it doesn’t mean that they won’t come into contact with each other. A Passer-By So regardless of how one experiences life, they are likely to have moments when they walk by someone who is having a different experience. This is something that could take place where they are out shopping, or when they on holiday, for instance.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“There Is A Reason Why We Project Our Issues Onto Others!”

For a number of years, I thought that the reason we projected our inner world/issues onto others was due to a lack of awareness; therefore, this wouldn’t take place if someone was self-aware. This was something that I was fairly convinced of. I think I even wrote a number of articles where I went into this, and this is what I would usually say if I was having a conversation with someone. It took me a little while to come to this conclusion. Over The years

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“This Guy Knew How To Listen!”

In November 2017, I had the opportunity to meet someone called, Geoff Hudson-Searle, who was an author and the managing director of a company that helps businesses to succeed. Our paths crossed after I sent him a message on a social media site and he suggested that we meet for a coffee. I thought that it would be great to meet Geoff, which meant that I was only too happy to do this. Before I messaged him, I had read an article that he wrote called - ‘Why is customer service constantly so bad in the UK?’ A Solid Write Up

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Regulation: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Dependent?

When someone has the ability to regulate their own emotions, they are not going to be used to being overwhelmed by them. And even if they were to find themselves in a position where they were unable to handle what is taking place within them, it doesn’t mean that they would suffer in silence. Two Options

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Are You Playing A Role In Life?

Since I did the Hoffman process introduction day, I have been thinking about the roles that I used to play as a child. The reason for this is that this one was one of the things that we looked into. I came to see that I was often the peacemaker, the helper, the responsible one, and the undemanding one. Playing each these roles was a way for me to receive approval and therefore, to survive. The False Self

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

You Were Sent Here For A Reason!

Yesterday a friend of mine called Ian Baillie gave a talk nearby, and this was about “Surviving and Thriving on Post-2012 Earth”. Along with this, he also went into a number of people who he knew and the lives that they had had in the past. I already knew a lot about what he said as we regularly get together and talk about different things. What did stand out were a number of quotes that he shared and these were by Voltaire. It Flowed

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Male Feminists: Is It A Surprise For Male Feminists To Be Accused Of Harassment?

A few weeks ago, a number of women accused a well-know Hollywood producer of raping, assaulting, and sexually harassing them. And, since then, a number of other women have come forward. It hasn’t stopped there, though, as a number of other high profile men have also been accused of the same thing. In a way, it is as if what has happened with this producer has given other women the all clear. A Big Cover Up

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Are Some People Suffering From Thinkaphobia?

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for one to say that anther person has some kind of phobia. When someone has a phobia, it is likely to mean that they have an irrational fear of something. If one was to say this to someone, it could show that they work in the helping profession; then again, it might not. If it relates to the former, one could be working with a client who feels uncomfortable in social situations, for instance. A Big List

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Don’t Try To Save Or Rescue Anyone!

Before I went on a Hoffman process introduction day, there was a moment when I had this sense that we would all be told not to try to rescue or save anyone during the day. I ended up putting this insight to one side. After I had been at this introduction day for about an hour or so, one of the facilitators ended up touching upon how important it was for us not to try to fix or rescue anyone during this day. As I had already sensed that this would happen a few days earlier, it was slightly surreal to hear this. A Key Point

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Migrant Crisis: Is It Easier For Celebrities To Show Compassion To The Migrants?

If one pays attention to the mainstream media and/or uses social media, they may have heard about a number of celebrities who have shared their views on the migrant crisis. In fact, they may have heard a number of them talk about this on more than one occasion. Connected What this shows is how easy it is for one to stay up to date with what these kinds of people have to say. One can, of course, rely on the midstream media to tell them, but this is no longer necessary.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

True-Self: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Be Themselves?

How someone behaves around others can be in alignment with who they are, or it can be a reflection of their false-self. However, even if it is not a reflection of their true-self, it doesn’t mean that other people will realise this. An Act One is then going to behave in a way that doesn’t match with their true needs, feelings and preferences, amongst other things. Yet, if one has behaved in that way for quite some time, there is going to be no reason for other people to see that something isn’t right.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Why Do Some People Alte ate Between Being A Victim And A Perpetrator?

Before one goes out into the world, they can wonder who they are going to come into contact with. Perhaps they will think about if they will see one of their friends, or it they will make a new friend. As a result of this, they are going to look to forward to going out, and this can be a sign that they are generally upbeat. It could be normal for other people to be drawn to them, and for them to enjoy being in their presence. Water off a Ducks Back

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Triggered: Does Someone Have The Right To Silence Others If They Are Easily Triggered?

There can be moments when someone is more irritable than others, and this can make it hard to be around them. This could mean that other people are likely to get into an argument with them, or they could simply end up being verbally attacked. Having said that, it might not even be this extreme, and other people could just feel drained in their presence. One could find fault in more or less everything they lay their eyes upon, and it will be clear that they are not happy. Now and Then

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

"I Am The Centre Of The Universe!”

When I was out walking the other day, I was thinking about what can happen in someone’s adult years if they were violated and made to feel insignificant during their early years. What came to mind first was the kind of person who acts as though they are the centre of the universe. Through being this way, it is not going to be possible for them to realise that they are no better or worse than anyone else. As a result of this, their needs are going to be more important than anyone else’s needs. The Perfect Example

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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