How To Recognize and Deal with Controlling People
Why do people end up trapped in relationships with someone who has a controlling, even abusive, personality?
The main attraction of the controlling person is his charming and disarming façade while he’s in the beginning stage of obtaining what he wants. (Both men and women can have a Controlling Personality; in this post, I’m using “he” for simplicity’s sake.)
His dedication to the person he’s zoomed in on is flattering and intoxicating. The big red flag, though, is the short time frame and the intensity of his onslaught. Read the Rest of This Article »
The 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
aka: Build Your “Front of the Room” Confidence
“Front of the Room” confidence is important for managers, teachers, civic leaders, and others whose work requires speaking to groups. It can even be one of the keys to being perceived as a leader by others. One’s credibility is enhanced and one’s career can be advanced by being good and looking good in front of the room.
This confidence is rooted in having something to say, being organized, and knowing the audience. Many people struggle with these challenges especially when there is not much time to prepare. Read the Rest of This Article »
Sunday Best: The Most Impactful Self Improvement Content This Week From Around The Web
This week was a great week for inspiration for me. Firstly, I am sooo excited that finally my self improvement program, Simple Self Confidence, is starting later tonight – thanks so much for all that helped. I can’t wait for this incredible journey to begin!
Secondly, it was just a great week for content out there on the world wide web! Read the Rest of This Article »
Need Some Great Advice? Ask Death
Death is a subject that few are comfortable with. Yet, making death your best friend can enhance your life in ways you might not otherwise imagine.
One of the most effective practices recommended by traditional Toltec teachers, is called, “Using death as an adviser”. Deceased author of over ten books of Toltec wisdom, Carlos Castaneda said…
“Death is the only wise adviser that we have. Whenever you feel, as you always do, that everything is going wrong and you’re about to be annihilated, turn to your death and ask if that is so. Your death will tell you that you’re wrong; that nothing really matters outside its touch. Your death will tell you, ‘I haven’t touched you yet….In a world where death is the hunter, my friend, there is no time for regrets or doubts. There is only time for decisions.” Read the Rest of This Article »
The Mind/Body Connection and Self Confidence + GIVEAWAY!
Self confidence is one of the most elusive, yet important traits in the human condition.
And achieving it is kind of like the holy grail in the self improvement space.
It alone can define your success, your relationships, your health and your happiness. Perhaps that’s why it is such a complex issue. Perhaps that’s why so many people struggle with it.
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