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ARTArticleSelf- Talk and Its Impact Over Your SuccessWhat is Self-talk?
Self-talk is the inner dialogue you have in your mind when you think of doing something, making a decision, or creating change. It is your thoughts making themselves known to you. It is the small voice in the back of your mind that tells you to go for it, to stop thinking about it, or to give up.
For a lot of people, self-talk is a strict and punishing inner judge. That judge is unforgiving and relentless.
Self-talk can be a repetition of what your parents have said to you in the past, what you’ve have heard others repeat.ARTArticleSelf-Centred: Can Pain Cause Someone To Be Self-Centered?It is often said that human beings are inherently selfish and the only thing they care about is themselves. There are going to be some people who agree with this and there are going to be others who don’t.
If a being from another planet landed on earth and heard this outlook from a human being, they might come to conclusion that human beings are to be avoided. The impression that they form through hearing this is unlikely to be positive.
One ExperienceARTArticleSelf-confidence and self-esteem – the real way to get it“9 Self-assuring Affirmations for When You Need a Little Boost,” boasted the headline. I clicked on it hoping I might learn something new. I didn’t. It was a series of nine little pictures with clever sayings on them. The “writer” provided no content beyond a short introductory paragraph that ended with this: “If you’re looking for a little encouragement, check out the self-assuring affirmations below. Then take on the world with the knowledge that you’re capable of anything.”ARTArticleSelf-confidence from the SelfIn my experience, there is only one real way to increase your self-confidence, and that is through Self-confidence. Self-confidence, with a capital “S”, comes from focusing on the Self, your true Self, your actual Self. Self confidence with a small “s” comes from looking for stability, safety, and security, in that which is inherently unstable, transitory, and fleeting, which is never ultimately effective. Let me explain. . .
A lack of self-confidence, or low self-esteem, comes from the ideas, beliefs, attitudes, etc.ARTArticleSelf-Conscious: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Feel Self-Conscious?If one had the need to increase their level of self-awareness, they might be drawn to some kind of mediation. This would then allow them to develop their ability to observe themselves as opposed to being attached to everything that occurs within them.
And as time passes and one continues to engage in this process, it is likely to take place without one even thinking about it. Observing themselves is then normal and not something they need to force themselves to do.ARTArticleSelf-Esteem: Can Toxic Shame Cause Low Self-Esteem?When one comes across something that grows into the ground and has a big trunk, there is only going to be one word to describe what it is – and that is a tree. And the same can be said when it comes to describing other things on this planet.
However, when it comes to how one sees themselves, many different descriptions exist and they all relate to the same thing. Some of these are: self-confidence, self-belief, self- esteem and self-worth.ARTArticleSelf-Talk: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Have Negative Self-Talk?There is how one is spoken to by others, and then there is how one speaks to themselves. And what is taking place internally can often be known through what is taking place exte
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This means that how one allows other people to talk to them is often a reflection of how they talk to themselves. If it is any worse, one might put an end to it or gradually come to accept it.ARTArticleSelf-Talk: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Negative Self-Talk?How someone treats others might reflect how they treat themselves, but then again, it might not. What this means is that there can be a big difference between how one treats others and how they treat themselves.
If one was to come across someone who is kind to others, they could come to the conclusion that they are kind to themselves. And while this could be true, it might be the complete opposite of what is going on within them.
ConditioningARTArticleSelfies: Why Are Some People Obsessed With Selfies?Through the introduction of social media, people have been able to express themselves in ways that were not available in the past. People can share how they feel, where they are and where they are going, amongst others things.
But one is not limited to words when comes to what is taking place in their life, they can also take pictures of themselves. And while one can share pictures of where they have visited or the time they have spent with friends or family, another option is for them to take close up pictures of their face.ARTArticleSeven Happiness Activities of a Balanced LifeMaintaining your joy of living means being ready to explore and play with the opportunities of learning what life offers. A person whose life is balanced is best placed to leap aboard as opportunities arise.
Balanced happy lives usually feature a range of activities which are consistent with positive comfort, control and creativity happiness goals.
RELAXATION AND PEACE
In our pressure-cooker society you can feel stressed whatever your lifestyle. It is probable that you need to undertake steps to be more peaceful, calm and comfortable, if you aren’t already doing that.ARTArticleSeven Stupid Things You Think About YourselfThose stupid things you think about yourself pollute your mind, limit your achievements and corrupt your confidence. For some reason, the loudest voice you hear, the one that speaks with the most authority and does the most harm to you is not your mother’s voice, it is your own.
Here are seven of the most popular stupid things people say about themselves.ARTArticleSex: Do Some People Have Sex To Avoid Themselves?In recent history, the general attitude towards sex has changed and it has almost gone from one extreme to the other. So a more liberal approach has appeared and this is often how life works. This can be seen at a more personal level and further out, to include what is happening in the world.
Here, one can stop themselves from engaging in something and after a short time, go to the other extreme. This can occur over a period of weeks, months or even years in one’s personal life for instance. And when it applies to a socially supported behaviour, it can require many generations to alter.rARTArticleSexualised Behaviour: Does Women’s Sexualised Behaviour Cause Aggression In Men?While some things have stayed the same over the years, there are other things that have radically changed. For instance, it could be said that today’s world is far more permissive than it used to be.
And this can be seen with how children are raised and how sex is generally viewed. It wasn’t long ago that parents were extremely strict and sex was often seen, by many, as nothing more than a means to an end.ARTArticleShame: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Shame?To be human means that we are emotional beings and there are many emotions that we can have. Shame is one of them and this can stop one from acting in ways that are inappropriate for example. And yet this emotion can also end up taking over one’s life. It is then no longer something that is aiding ones life; it is something that is controlling their entire existence.ARTArticleShameless: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Shameless?Although it is possible for an emotion to enhance one’s life, it is also possible for an emotion to have the opposite effect. If one feels angry, it could be a sign that they have been violated, but if they always feel this way it shows that something isn’t right.
It could mean that one is stuck in the past or that they are in an environment that is not healthy, or both. One is no longer angry during the odd occasion – they are being defined by it.ARTArticleShort Term Action PlanningSometimes, it's feast or famine with business. So to help you stay on top of your game it's important to have your short term goals defined to keep you focused and on track.
The more you can focus on the actions you need to take, the more likely you will reach your vision and your goals. Energy is key – you must gain and maintain momentum. Your actions must be immediate and aligned with your core values and passions.
Use your ideal day activity to identify a 1-year vision.ARTArticleShyness: Can Toxic Shame Cause Shyness?There are some people who come across as confident and as though nothing fazes them, and then there are others who are the complete opposite. Based on how they behave, they will be seen as lacking confidence and as though they can’t handle life.
But while people are often are labelled as being a certain way, this might not reflect reality. As there will be moments when the label they are given is inaccurate and therefore doesn’t match up with what they are always like.
The EnvironmentARTArticleSiblings: Do Our Siblings Shape Our Lives?When it comes to how someone behaves and sees themselves for instance, childhood development is often cited as a primary factor. This will include how ones father and mother treated them during their formative years as a child and a baby and even ones time in the womb.
And while the relationship one had with their mother and father does play a significant role in their life, what is often overlooked is the relationship one had with their sibling/s when they were growing up.ARTArticleSix Super-Duper Resources for Discovering Your Purpose for LivingThe coffee table I built in wood-shop in the 11th grade has never wanted to be a ladder, dining room table or a boat. It has had one purpose in life, and has been quite content to be a coffee table.
OK, I used it once or twice to stand on to change a light bulb, however that did not make it a ladder.
But we humans are not inanimate objects like coffee tables or couches or clocks. Our individual purpose for living is more complex and many need help disce
ing it.ARTArticleSix Tips For Loving The Fabulous Person You AreThroughout my life, I've encountered scores of people who don't appear to love themselves. They say negative things about their appearance, their lack of success at work, not being a good parent or child, or not making the right choices in life. While it is true that we all grapple with issues related to any of these items, we should spend more time on itemizing and being grateful for our positive attributes and successes, and less time on what we feel is wrong with us, negative experiences, or perceived failures.ARTArticleSix Tips For Turning Negative Thoughts Into Positive OnesNo matter how positive you are, there is probably at least one negative feeling or thought that creeps into your mind on a daily basis. Negative thoughts have many origins. They can develop from not feeling well, experiencing low self-esteem, or doubting one's self. Considering the fact that this happens to everyone, how do some people appear to be more successful at turning negative thoughts into positive ones before the negativity grows and becomes counterproductive? This article provides some tips on squelching negative thoughts before they have a chance to fester and erupt.
1.ARTArticleSmothered Or Abandoned: Do You Alte
ate Between Feeling Smothered And Abandoned?Human beings have the need to reach out and to connect and the need to pull away and be by themselves. This is normal and the amount of time that is required with another and by oneself is naturally going to vary from person to person. It can come down to what is going in their life and how they feel; at certain times, one might want to connect with others and at other times, they may want to spend more time by themselves.
Reaching outARTArticleSo You’re interested in Life Coaching, But Are You Coachable?Congratulations! You are interested in making changes in your life and serious about getting results. This involved deciding that you are ready to invest in yourself, your dreams, and goals. Or perhaps you’ve heard a little bit about life coaching and think it could be a good fit for you. Acknowledging that coaching can be transformative and take you to the next level is great! Now for the important question, are you coachable?ARTArticleSocial Change: Does Society Use Repression To Create Change?When it comes to how someone’s behaves in a certain society, there is the chance that their behaviour goes against what has been defined as acceptable. At times this could lead to someone ending up in prison and at other times, it could cause them to be labelled in some way.
And while ending up in prison can be a sign that someone has taken part in something that has harmed or could have harmed another, there is also the chance that they didn’t do anything inherently wrong. The only reason they have ended up there, is that what they went against the law’s of a given society.ARTArticleSocial Media: Can Social Media Cause Low Self-esteem?There are some people who were already adults by the time social media came to the fore and then were others who grew up with social media. In the first case, one had to gradually adapt to what was appearing and in the other, it would be something they had to learn but not something they necessarily had to adapt to.ARTArticleSocial Media: Can Social Media Create Discontentment?It is often said that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and while this may be true, there is also the chance that it isn’t. Moving to another area might make one’s life so much better and there is the chance that they are better off where they are.
Just as one could leave a relationship with the hope that the next one will be better and while it could be better, it might be no better than the last. This is because this is not black and white; it will all depend on the situation.
IdealisationARTArticleSocial Media: Can Social Media Stop Us From Living In The Moment?While one’s attention can be in the moment, it can also go into the past and focus on the future. This is something that is likely to take place for most people on the planet and it could also be described as normal.
At times, one will want to reflect on the past to remind them of something or to get in touch with a time in their life when they felt good. Just as there will be moments when ones thinks about how their life might be in the future.ARTArticleSocial Media: Does Social Media Encourage Abusive Behaviour?There are pros and cons to most things in life and social media is no different in that respect. It has allowed people to connect to the people they know and are close to and it no longer matters where in the world they are.
One no longer needs to remain out of contact with someone for too long and so although they may live in different countries, they can still stay in touch with each other. This could be something that happens every few minutes or every few hours, and it no longer has to be weekly, monthly or even a yearly occurrence.
It’s EasierARTArticleSocial Media: Is Social Media Creating Your View Of Reality?Long before the internet was available; people could watch TV, listen to the radio or read a paper in order to find out what was taking place around them. As a result of this, people were able to find out about things that they wouldn’t have known about before these options were available.
One would have felt more connected to the world, as opposed to feeling isolated and cut off. But while one’s experience of life was changed through this, it also caused them to experience reality in a way that they wouldn’t have experienced it before.
Taking a Back SeatARTArticleSpeaking with Color - You Don't Want Too Much Or Too LittleColor refers to those various effects in speech which give life to your delivery. Another way to describe color is the emotion and the animation heard in your voice and seen in your body language and facial expression when talking.
The interesting thing about color is that you don’t want too much or too little. Similar to the fairy tale, Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, you want the right amount of color when you speak to keep your audience’s attention on your words.