Self Help

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9-5 | Nine to Five

15 Jan 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Neon-Kitten

No 9-5 job is worth selling your soul to. Work deep down there, illuminated by bright neon light, where your passion & performance find a good match-up between professional & private life. And if you don't see your way there, grab your heart & just t...

10 Ways to Tell You're A Fraud

14 Jan 2020 6 minute read 4 comments michaeljbarry

A fraud is one who deceives. (others... or themselves) To be clear and get to the point right off the bat - this was originally written specifically to yours truly.   So relax… or don’t. I don’t care - writing is an act in self-exploration - I’m (un)...

Better mental health through socialising

12 Jan 2020 2 minute read 0 comments X-51

So this wasn't meant to be my next post, it was a very unplanned addition to the schedule. I have two other draft posts that I was intending to polish soon and post, but this is such an important lesson for us to learn or remember that I couldn't not...

The four key aspects to managing mental health

5 Jan 2020 5 minute read 0 comments X-51

So, here we are, back to it.... If you haven't yet, I would recommend reading my introduction post to get a feel for why I'm talking about this stuff, and why I feel somewhat qualified to talk about it.     In life you can never go backwards but you...

Overcoming Egoic States of Consciousness (Part 2)

4 Jan 2020 2 minute read 0 comments Robert Stephens

We must develop a rigorous understanding of Ego and one’s True Self who, deep down inside is naturally blessed with the ability of looking after his/her own nature. The Trappist contemplative and writer, Thomas Merton describes the ego as our “spirit...

Self help books on Humble Bundle

2 Jan 2020 1 minute read 0 comments X-51

Just a quick post to point out Humble's newest book bundle: New Year, New You 2020, featuring some interesting self help and mental health books. These bundles are usually a good way to get a range of related eBooks for a really good price. I have pr...

When You're Kicked In The Ass; You're Out In Front !!

2 Jan 2020 1 minute read 2 comments Robert Stephens

My humility was stripped to the quick on a cold November day when I panhandled $140 in about 4 hours.But the experience renewed my faith in humanity. People are really very generous and happy to help those that are sincere. I had a 30 year career in...

First steps...

2 Jan 2020 7 minute read 9 comments X-51

Every journey starts with a single step... and a single step isn't so hard, is it?   Taking our first step   Hi and welcome. I think at some point or other in life we all go through hard times. How our brains react to these experiences is affected...

(IJCH) Beware the Duplicitous Respite

16 Nov 2019 2 minute read 0 comments JaiChai

Source IJCH - Inside JaiChai's Head (Meaning: My Warped, Personal Opinions and Musings) source From the Author: Salutations. I am JaiChai. And if I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you before, I'm delighted to make your acquaintance now. source...

The Futility of "Impressing" Anyone But Yourself

15 Nov 2019 4 minute read 0 comments JaiChai

Source IJCH - Inside JaiChai's Head (Meaning: My Warped, Personal Opinions and Musings) Source From the Author: Salutations. I am JaiChai. And if I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you before, I'm delighted to make your acquaintance now. Source (B...