Advanced Life Skills

All books on friendships and relationships emphasize that to be successful in life, it is vital to love your self. If we see only our faults, then we subconsciously expect others to see only our faults. Consequently we are always waiting to be rejected. You are unique, not a carbon copy of anyone else. There [...]

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Even if you are relatively happy with your life as it is now, know that a boost in self-confidence can make it dramatically more enjoyable and meaningful!
 
Believe it or not, many people have no clue how they ended up with low self-confidence.  There are the more severe cases, of course; people who were abused or [...]

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This is a guest post from Dr. Annette Colby. I highly recommend that you visit he blog and benefit from her insight.
Is it possible to overcome fears and reach your highest potential? If you are like most people, you have a goal or a dream that is meaningful and that you want to achieve. That [...]

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The only constant is change. A trend starts, picks up momentum and goes right past balance. Next, it turns around and does the same thing in reverse.
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Stability is not the absence of change but rather the ability to maintain balance in a changing world. As an individual, the challenge is to keep your balance while [...]

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by: Iain Legg
The way you speak to yourself mentally and verbally has a powerful impact on your self-image.
Berating or belittling yourself, minimizing your achievements or doubting your capabilities will most definitely create a sense of disempowerment, limiting your potential in virtually every aspect of your life.
On the other hand, positive and encouraging self-talk will [...]

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We all have a certain image of ourselves, how we feel about that image will determine our level of self-esteem. Our own mental image may not be totally accurate because people very seldom see themselves as others do. We see ourselves through the window of our beliefs about who we think we are. Life is [...]

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Yesterday I wrote about fathers and would be fathers, who might be suffering the blues while others are celebrating Father’s Day.  Today I want to talk about the children who may have mixed emotions about this celebration.
As much as we don’t like to talk about this type of thing, it’s important to acknowledge that not [...]

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Have you given any thought to the ways low self-esteem may have prevented you from creating a truly satisfying and productive life?  Even if you are relatively happy with your life as it is now, know that a boost in self-esteem can make it dramatically more enjoyable and meaningful!
It is not uncommon to have self-esteem [...]

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Today I intended to write my own post but I came across this wonderful article by Sheila Conrad and felt impelled to share it. Sheila has a wonderful website and I would encourage you to visit if you enjoy her article. So here we go:
Mastering Self Esteem
By Sheila Conrad
The dance of life is between learning [...]

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Today we begin our discussion about self-esteem.  I was surprised when I looked in the dictionary to find their definition.  I expected that the dictionary would provide a somewhat lengthy explanation, not so.
The only definition offered was self-respect.  Isn’t it interesting how the dictionary can go on and on about subjects that have little impact [...]

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