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Self Esteem
When I was growing up nobody mentioned self esteem or defined it. It was'nt until later life I became aware of it. I knew if you had it, your life became …
What others think
Care about what other people think, and you will always be their prisoner.
Wandering
I've had problems with depression since i was a kid. Almost every summer since the 5th grade Ive slipped into anxiety filled depression. It would always …
Not sure what to do
Im a 19 year old full time college student. All my friends dropped out of college or got on drugs, so Im sort of alone at the moment. Im really unsure …
share your thought
Everyone likes to share their thoughts. However when you share your thought what benefit the other person derives is of utmost importance than telling …
what you sow you reap
I have found in my life that what we sow we reap. We may think any way say like revenge or help or share or snatch or console or blame etc what we do …
gratitude the best medicine
I once had a gland like bone growth on my heel. I felt very miserable. I am the sole bread winner and had around 10 dependents.
My friend Vidya who …
haters gonna hate
I'm living with a roommate who is a terrible sleeper and it drives me crazy since, well, we're living together. I'm sure I have habits they don't like …
Introversion
The trouble with being quiet is that sometimes people insert their own version of your thoughts, and quite often its wrong!
The useless or no good saga
Today I was thinking about the put downs that people did to someone they did not think measured up.
How many children or adults have been made to feel …
Quote:
Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good
Love yourself
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire Universe,deserve your love and affection
my life so far
I may be quite young (13) but I still know what you feel like. Ever since I was about 11 I started to feel depressed, I have never had a girlfriend which …
How I Realised
I always thought why was I born different, what's my reason for being here, that it would be better if I was gone. When I was small I was in my parents …
I've gotten nowhere...
I think I've struggled all my life with socializing. It's never been easy and I feel so alone sometimes. Recently I have blamed my career choice. I am …
Self confidence issues
I dont know how to start this off...
I have known to be picked on for my funny tempers in primary school, and was easily made fun of due to my height …
A GREAT Grandma
Hello:)
I have someone in my life that is GREAT at giving advice; she is a very positive person and always has the right things to say.
I believe …
Teaching that Promotes the “I Get it”
Understanding or Memorization
By
Dale Schlundt, M.A.
Why do we remember some lessons and forget others? Is it that some are perceived as more important, …
Twin desires
I have two friends. Actually I have more that two, but for the purposes of this article, I have two. Anyway these two friends have something in common, …
Life can change for the better.
I look round at the hassles people are having with their lives. One way of looking at it, that if one is not faced with challenges, you learn nothing, …
MY LIFE USED TO SUCK IN ALL AREAS
NOW IT IS CHANGING "BIG TIME"
IT IS BEEN SLOW FOR ME BECAUSE I AM A SLOW LEARNER
AND AFRAID OF SUCCESS, BIG SUCCESS NOT MEDIOCRE SUCCESS
IF YOU HAVE …
Please help me change!!!
I am 26 years old, I have an amazing boyfriend who I am so in love with and he treats me well. The problem is I have many insecurities and low self esteem …
believe in yourself
Let me share with you my success story.
I wanted to get into the most prestigious college in my country. I had to pass the entrance exam and achieve …
Listen to Yourself Sometimes
I am nearly 32. I can remember being depressed on and off since I was 11. Maybe it was due to a delicate constitution combined with sensitivty and certain …
Family dramas
Yes we all strike them, I do not think there is anyone whose family goes along placidly. Many family upheavals and conflicts tie in well with the soaps …
i love him a lot
I am 35 years old. 13 years ago I was getting married,on that time my husband already applied for immigration. After when we got visa my in laws forced …
powerful beyond measure
Just looking through some of the comments and stories from all the other people and I can directly relate to a lot of you. In my own story, I too feel …
confused
I'm so confused about my life and when I will succeed in my life. I am waiting .............. for when it will happen
I shouldn't.. but I am
I'm a 29 year old woman... on paper my life should be nothing to complain about. I have a good steady job.. a big family that loves me.. 2 dogs that make …
I'm depressed , I need your help .
I'm 18 years old , I started to feel alone and depressed before 2 years with no reason . It's just when I think about my life and it's useless I prefer …
someone
I've thought a lot and never have I told any one of who I really am. I told one person before but all she thought was that it was about school and homework. …
Inspired to Inspire
For years now I've been a strong supporter of anything green and progressive, meaning I have a strong passion for nature, sustainability and opportunities …
life is a bitch
I am 29 and more lost than ever. been drinking and smoking pot for too long.... my brain is toast. I feel that there is no way for me to have a normal …
reincarnation a mistake
My boyfriend almost died from drinking, but when he was drunk, said how much he loved me and wanted to marry me. Now he's sober and I realize whoever …
Letting go
I have done it before, but it doesn’t make it easier.
It will be just as hard the next time.
I met someone who ended up being so different to what …
Take Heart
Courage is necessary
Courage to act or speak through fear
Confidence is necessary
Confidence that God knows best. He created you, your talents, and …
I am lost
I'm 23. I live at home, currently looking for work. I dropped out of college recently because of depression, indecision, and lack of motivation. Basically …
ILL AND TIRED, JUST NEED TO DIE
I AM VERY ILL AND TIRED.
I HAVE NO WILL TO GO ON.
I AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE CARE
OF MYSELF, I NEED THE COURAGE
TO END THIS SUFFERING BUT I DON'T
EVEN …
what to think???
I have been battling with feelings and emotions for many years, and as I approach my 23rd birthday I begin to hate everything I stand for. I hate my size, …
my life so far
I have never thought that I can express my feelings but maybe that's the way to change them. I'm 18 years old boy and I have been sad for almost my whole …
I feel stupid
I am a college student with a learning disability. My grades are really important to me, and I really want to go to grad school. However, I have a a …
Lack of confidence
Lack of confidence is a very common problem and most of us have it in some degree. It is debilitating, it stops you from coping with life when other …
Sidelining
Are you being sidelined by other family members or other people in a group that you may have joined. It is not pleasant being ignored when a function …
Emotions and Commonsense
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread, how often do we hear that phrase and there is truth in it. Situations have arisen where someone has seen or …
Lost young people
I have come across a number of young people who seem to be unable to move on. We are going through a recession and work is not always available.
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Advantages to Being Laid Off
Why get depressed? Sure, there are bills & mortgage to be paid, but there's only so much you can do about that. Think about all the great things you can …
Intuition
What is intuition? It is actually an inner knowing that all of us have, particularly women. Men do not seem to possess it in any great amount. Perhaps …
Update on Crisis or Illness
It is five months now since I fell over and suffered a fracture of my right hip. It has been a rather frustrating journey but I am managing quite well …
Liking and loving yourself
I'm sure Hitler, Stalin, George Bush and Osama bin Ladin all liked if not loved themselves. It seems to me that some people, and I gladly include myself …
Who Do I Blame For My Problems
It is just so easy to blame parents, siblings, classmates, workmates when life goes topsy turvey. It helps to put the blame on someone else for personal …
Crisis or Illness
Life goes on smoothly for most of us, most of the time. It is when anything goes wrong that you realise that you are getting older and not invincible. …
Fear of driving on highways
I haven't flown since the tragic 9/11 incident. Now I'm afraid of driving in the highways full of speeders, drunk drivers and huge trucks. I also don't …
"When the Moon Is Dark"
I have been going through many life changes recently...changes in my outward situation that were beyond my control. They have been a blessing because …
My Journey
I am not a religious person, and totally believe in self as a tool for my esteem and personal worth. As the people closest to me have let me down I look …
Taking Responsibility
Young people of today may be more sophisticated than we of an older generation were but they are still dependent and going to school until the ages of …
Upbringing and Behavior
We older people remember as children being told how to behave, that in regard to table manners, being respectful to senior members of the family, and also …
Communication
I have been talking to friends and the subject of communication came up. Their feelings on the subject have been varied.
A couple of people felt …
Milesone Birthdays
It is surprising, in spite of the number of people in rest homes and hospitals, there are still many of great age living in their own homes, leading …
Family Bullies
Bullies come in all walks of life, work, school, organisations, family life.
I have just heard of a mother-in-law who is demanding, has little …
An Interrupted Life!
My husband and I were just beginning our new life as husband and wife. I had just received a position as a Probation Counselor for the Department of Youth …
Communication
Communications are important between people in whatever form they are given and received.
Today I had a conversation with a friend who stated that …
MR
After nearly two years of battling with cancer my wife passed away at the age of 27. My son who after birth started to loose weight at a quick rate and …
Toxicity
I would like to voice an opinion. Why are some people toxic and what is toxicity? Why do people when they want to exit membership of an organisation have …
Family Violence
Family violence has come to the foreground the last few years when people are starting to realise that it is unacceptable. The days have gone when it was …
Stop Complaining - Do Something
On the way from my home to school, there are three intersections. Every morning and afternoon, there are many cars, bicycles and people crowding the street. …
Change And The Comfort Zone
I got to thinking about change, and the number of people who do not venture out of their comfort zones, who sadly miss out on life's opportunities.
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My Home is my Castle
Some years ago, I had a visit from a friend who proceeded to criticise my home, and said that she would come out and tidy it up for me, later on. A lot …
Those Rather Uncomfortable Memories
There are times when we are doing mundane jobs which do not require much concentration we find ourselves going back over the past. Memories, good, and …
Personal Growth
During the course of a day we are subjected to very much information which we do not have time to process while we are awake or not meditating. When …
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