Self-confidence
« Previous EntriesAuto-suggestion and affirmation
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Autosuggestion is a declaration of an intention or a goal is stated over and over again until the mind of the person accepts the statement as truth. This type of affirmation is viewed positively and it mobilizes one’s resources and effort towards the attainment of the goals so stated.
It is also a means of harnessing […]
Choose how to React
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008The human animal is the only organism so far known to be aware of its own existence. Untrained, this awareness does not help him overcome his instincts to react to any given situation. Frankl has found out that it is possible to use the will to make a choice on how one can react.
Other theories […]
Setting SMART goals
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008SMART is an acronym for the following bywords:
- Specific. The goal has to be as detailed as possible. This is to reduce the time to think about what the goal is. This must answer the basic questions of Who, What, When, Where, Which and Why.
The more specific the goal, the more the end result can […]
Setting Your Eye on the Bulls eye
Friday, December 14th, 2007The alarm rings, you wake up. You turn off the alarm and start the series of rituals that would get you showered, dressed, fed with breakfast, and eventually on your way to work. You kiss your wife on the cheek as she readies herself for work and taking the kids to school. You say your […]
Making Eye contact Continued..
Thursday, November 1st, 2007Job Interviews
Interviews only last a few seconds long because more often than not, the verdict will be made through first impression. Making eye contact with the interviewer will make him see one’s seriousness in getting the job. A lousy applicant will avoid eye contact because of fear. This is not a very good thing to […]
Choice: Between Stimulus and Response
Friday, September 14th, 2007Have you ever tried to smile and think a negative thought? Usually the result is that one of the feelings will win out. Whether it is you will feel better because you smiled or that you will eventually feel bad and frown, this is an important fact in human psychology.
Humans cannot really hold attention on […]
Training Yourself to have a “can do” attitude
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007The only way to overcome these extremely stressful situation is to train yourself to see it another way. A “Can Do†attitude reflects this outlook.
To make the most of life, people have to accept living to the fullest. Having a “can do†attitude shows that life to you is:
- A journey. Don’t worry about the […]
The “Can Do†Attitude Can Take You Places
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Ever noticed we are never really quiet inside our own minds? Try it out. When we sit in a corner, away from others for a break, we keep on thinking. We can’t stop ourselves from thinking. As long as the body feeds us sensory data from the environment, we respond to the environment.
In prehistoric times, […]
Final thoughs on using self talk
Sunday, July 15th, 20073) Make a difference
Dealing with one’s inner voice can be a daunting task. If it’s hard to talk to somebody who wouldn’t listen, it’s even harder to talk and listen to oneself since there can be no sensible argument that could happen.
Getting rid of the negative thoughts inside one’s head will give the positive thoughts […]
More on using self talks
Sunday, July 15th, 20072) Thoughts Assessment
After the thoughts have been identified, it is time to assess them. What are these thoughts saying in general? What attitude towards the self is being projected by these thoughts? How have I responded to these kinds of thoughts in the past? What have these kinds of thoughts instilled in me throughout the […]