Tag Archive for ‘Self Image’
Are You Living In the Past?
by: Susan Russo . "Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequence of any misfortune." -William James Do you ever lie in bed at night and find yourself in the midst of a mental dialogue with someone who has recently caused you some kind of turmoil or who has upset [...]
Everyday Assertiveness
by: Dr. Antonio Marsocci Have you ever felt dissatisfied after talking to someone? Ever felt, "That could have gone better."? Do you ever walk away realizing that you didn’t get what you want? That you just weren’t very assertive? There is a French idiom, "l’esprit de l’escalier", the wit of the stairway, which signifies all [...]
Preparing for an Interview
by: Jacob Lumbroso You have overcome the shock and disappoint of losing your previous employment and are now headed toward a new page in your future. You have managed the first step in your employment quest. You have gotten your resume or curriculum vitae into the hands of someone who controls the hiring for a [...]
Sharing some Thoughts on Finding Your “Creative Self” through Writing
by: Craig Lock Introduction: This article has been largely based on an excellent book called ‘Writing down the Bones’ by Natalie Goldberg (Shambhala-Boston and London 1986). My piece has been adapted from Natalie’s creative endeavors and I’ve added some bits of my own, based on my early experiences of the writing journey (and life – [...]
Your image – what does it say?
by: Dr. Antonio Marsocci Your image can be positive or negative. There is ‘self-image’ (how you see yourself) and ‘public image’ (how others see you.) They are often quite different but they both depend on similar factors. So if you want to ‘think positive’ about changing or improving your image, the same positive steps will [...]
The Planned and Disciplined Approach To Life
by: Chris Hammer, Ph.D. Most of us plan reasonably well: we easily decide what to wear in the morning, what to have for dinner in the evening, what route to take to work. We also plan without too much difficulty the tasks of our jobs: how we prioritize our to-do lists, the most efficient ways [...]
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