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Read MoreLimits Meant To Be Reviewed
North Carolina is in the middle of a big decision. High School football season is upon us again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ruled that 19-year-old Brett Bowden can no longer participate in practices or games as a member of the team because of his age. The athletic Association has it’s rules. This is for a good [...]
Read MoreWhat Can’t You Do?
Found this video while looking for more inspirations. The video itself is over a year old, but says so much about a person, not the body. What do you do with yours? (The person, not the body.)
Read MoreSelf-Esteem Top 5
We’ve talked about a glass of water, appearance, and emotions. Here is my top five list of ways to keep yourself and others on a positive high of self-esteem, while keeping it realistic. Remember, anything you do, including those you do for others, has an impact on your self-esteem. You choose the direction with every [...]
Read MoreCherishing Teens Raises Self-Esteem
Something we each cherish is to feel loved, valued, and a sense of worth. Most of us grow up being told treat other like you want to be treated. I agree with this, almost. If someone has a low self-esteem and has had this for a very long time, they will use this saying to [...]
Read MoreSuper Bowl Of Self-Esteem For Teens
So we have the spotlight on the big dance in Florida, the Super Bowl. People all around the world are watching. If you were on the field, could you imagine all eyes on you? That is what a lot of teens feel when they walk through the doors of their school. Guess what? When you [...]
Read MoreSelf Esteem Major Cause Of Teen Suicide
This is just one book available for self-esteem. This one allows you to work through your thoughts. Give it a try.
Read MoreTaking Yourself For Granted
Part of our self-esteem has to be remembering what we do well. It is very easy to take them for granted because we do them all the time. Cherishing what we do well and keeping that in mind will keep positive thoughts going. For example, I take for granted my writing and speaking abilities, yet am [...]
Read MoreWhat is Success?
In a quest to keep motivation and self-esteem up, here is a great poem that may help. What is Success? Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics And endure the betrayal of false friends; [...]
Read MoreSpilt Water Lowers Self-Esteem
OK, here’s the thing. You think your self-esteem is good and you’re cruisin’ through your day. You’re concentrating only on you. Oh, no, that’s your exit and you’re two lanes over. No problem, you’ll just cut over and take your exit. You’re OK now. If you were the only person in the world, self-esteem would [...]
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