Can Words Really Hurt You? Part I
I read an article the day. The author stated that “words” can not hurt you. He goes on to clarify that it’s our perception of the meanings of the words that we allow to hurt us.
Though I do have to agree with him on some level, I also disagree.
First I’ll tell you why I disagree [...]
Your Life is Your Choice
As strange as it might sound to some people, the first time I ever realized that my life was my choice I was 35 years old.
My ex was constantly threatening to leave me and the kids and to not give me a dime. This terrified me! I married him straight out of high school and [...]
7 Traits of Healthy Self-Esteem
Keep in mind that having a healthy self-esteem does not mean conceit. It also does not mean that you never doubt or have low points in your life.
Here are 7 common traits of people that have a healthy level of self-esteem ….
Confident
A person with healthy self esteem is confident in the choices they make. [...]
Twenty Dollars
A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked. “Who would like this $20 bill?”
Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you – but first, let me do this.”
He proceeded to crumple the 20 [...]
Three Faces of Negative Self Esteem
It is believed that direct or indirect messages that we received from our parents may contribute to the development of our feelings. As children we are often labeled in our family.
We might be identified as smart, funny, and sensitive, lazy or superior – just to name a few. As we grow we either accept or [...]
