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Questioning Your Truths – The Philosophy of Belief

There’s a program running in the background of your mind that drives almost all of your behavior. You could call that your philosophy.

Your philosophy is made up of all the beliefs and assumptions that you have about the world. Many of these beliefs and assumptions are never questioned, just followed – sometimes blindly.
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Filed Under: Behavior, Beliefs, Healthy Thinking, Human Potential, Personal Boundaries, Spirituality, Thinking Tagged With: I know I'm right, My partner won't change their beliefs, She always thinks she's right

How embracing the masculine and feminine in you leads to a fulfilling life

masculine and feminineThe role you play in any relationship can either complement the person you are with, amplify the relationship, or be a repellent. When forming intimate relationships, the term “opposites attract” is more true than people think. Even in a business environment where there is a manager / subordinate relationship, usually opposites (at least in the form of masculine and feminine) play a huge part on whether they’ll get along or not.

However, when it comes to deep, strong friendships, “opposites attract” isn’t typically true. It’s here where finding an equal “energy” in someone can lead to a lifelong friendship. We all have both masculine and feminine aspects of ourselves, and knowing which one to utilize in each situation can lead to a much more rewarding, and fulfilling life.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Ask Paul, Decisions, Ego, Femininity, Human Potential, Marriage, Masculinity, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Thinking Tagged With: How come we don't get along?, Is it okay to feel more feminine?, Who make the best friends?, Why can't I feel safe around my partner?

Achieving Fulfillment Through the 6 Human Needs

Do you love what you do? If not, do you feel significant doing it? How about growth and contribution? I talk about how I enjoy what I do because it fulfills all 6 of the human needs Anthony Robbins talks about.

When you can fulfill all of your human needs in your job, hobby, or relationship, you will have an incredibly fulfilling life.

Anthony Robbins talks about the 6 human needs. From his research and exploration of human behavior, he has come up with these needs that every person has in their life. They are Love and Connection, Certainty, Uncertainty or Variety, Significance, Growth, and Contribution. Tony says that we prioritize the ones we need most too. For example, someone might need more love and connection than variety. Someone else may need to feel significant more than the need to be a contributor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Behavior, Connection, Desires, Healthy Thinking, Human Potential, Motivation, Passion, Thinking, Values Tagged With: 6 human needs by Tony Robbins, What are the six human needs?, What you need to get what you want

Can Your Defense Mechanisms Keep You From Creating the Life You Want?

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In this article, I talk about 9 common defense mechanisms we employ in our lives. Most are used as a substitute for full expression of our thoughts and feelings (which I encourage), but you’ll find many of them useful nonetheless.

By the time you’re done reading this, you will understand what your defense mechanisms are and what you can do if you find yourself, or others, doing them. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Addiction, Behavior, Communication, Human Potential, Negative Emotions, Thinking Tagged With: authenticity, defense mechanisms, expression

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