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Long Term Emotional Pain…ah..relief at last

Posted Monday, April 18th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

So many people suffer from long term emotional pain caused by childhood abuse. Not only does it make my heart ache for these people because of what happened to them, it also aches because they don’t understand how quickly this pain can be relieved and no longer an issue in their life.

It really doesn’t matter if this person had a lot of abuse in their childhood or just a one time event, it only matters how they are feeling about themselves today. Often the scars are carried as if they happened yesterday and effect us deeper then we may realize. Hurt runs deep and can effect not only… (more…)


How Is Tanning Connected to Low Self-Esteem?

Posted Sunday, April 17th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

To understand tanning you have to understand what happens to the body as it is exposed to sunlight. Everyone needs sunlight in order get their beneficial vitamin D to be healthy and live a long life. But going out into the sun for extended periods of time without protection is just as dangerous as lighting up a cigarette.

Suntan means browning the skin by exposing the body to ultraviolet radiation of the sun. This color change of the skin is due to the release of the pigment called melanin into the skin’s cells. Melanin is produced by melanocytes and it protects the body from absorbing excess solar radiation.

Too much tanning can cause… (more…)


When The Voices in Your Head Haunt You

Posted Sunday, April 17th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

Some people claim to hear voices inside their heads. Many others convey that such individuals are crazy, as it isn’t considered normal. However, it can happen more often than you realize, and in many different ways.

George Miller, well known physiologist, stated back in 1956 that hearing voices in your head is normal. Reading this is probably a relief to know, but what can you do when those voices hunt you?

Since you now know that hearing voices are normal, what is the difference between the two types of voices you hear in your head?

Your Voice

The voice you hear most often is your own voice. It’s called self-talk. Self-talk is a discussion you have with yourself, often inside your head without the actual words coming out of your mouth. As long as the self-talk is positive, this self-talk isn’t a problem.

When the voice turns nasty and is always pointing out everything you did wrong or will go wrong…it can be very hard to feel good about your daily activities. This type of self-talk drains your energy and … (more…)


Living In The Space I Call Me

Posted Sunday, April 17th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

With so many programs on television to redesign your home to make you feel good, what about the space you are living in every where you go? The space in which you live your whole life no matter where you move, this space is called you.

Feng Shui Your Space

You may of heard of the ancient application of feng shui (pronounced fung shway), it is believed that you can achieve perfect harmony in your surroundings, and then extend this harmony into your life. It is based on the concept of “chi”, or life energy, and its goal is to promote a healthy flow of this energy in any space you are in. In the most simply terms, if the space you are in feels good, you feel good.

Have you ever walked into a room and felt totally relaxed in minutes? There was something about the room that was inviting and you felt totally at home. Often the feng shui principals have been applied whether at a conscious level or unconscious level. You don’t have to be a feng shui expect to know whether your space feels good to you or not.

One of the fastest ways to… (more…)


What Causes Low Self-Esteem?

Posted Sunday, April 17th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

Ask yourself the question, “What is most important in my life?”

What is your first response?

Does financial wealth come to mind or do words such as happiness, health, contentment, love and peace of mind have more resonance with you? The words you think of are your values – the ways you measure your success.

Self-Esteem Lesson Created Understanding

Truly understanding the importance of living my life based on my own values has been an incredible journey filled with both pleasure and pain. For 20 years, I lived my life… (more…)


5 Commonly Used Phrases That Are A Sign You’re In Victim Mode?

Posted Sunday, April 17th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

The words we use are indicators of how we form our reality of what is happening around us. These words or phrases also indicate whether your are in victim mode or you are taking responsibility for your own feelings and behaviors.

1 – S/he Makes Me Feel

If you use s/he makes me feel, this is a very common phrase and is one of the indicators you are in victim mode.

As much as we like to believe that another person has the ability to make us feel bad, it is not the case. In reality, something some says or does has no power of how you feel unless you choose to feel a certain way. Don’t get me wrong, I know things happen and you automatically have a feeling and it seems like you have no control over it and therefore s/he made you feel that way comes out of your mouth.

When you are taking responsibility for your own feelings, you would say something like… (more…)


Coaching: Achievement, Fulfillment, Purpose

Posted Sunday, April 17th, 2011 by Ronda Degaust

The word “Coaching” has been used for many years in the sports field. The athletic coach is considered the expert who guides and directs the behaviors and abilities of the individuals of the team. Coaching has branched into personal coaching where the coach may specialize in specific areas such as self-development, retirement, financial and health to name a few. Coaching helps people by directing, instructing and training with the aim to achieve goals or develop specific skills.

Government bodies have not found it necessary to provide a regulatory standard for life coaching, nor does any state body govern the education or training standard for the life coaching industry; the title of “coach” can be used by any service provider. Since there are many coaching schools and training programs available for certification or credential, sometimes causing confusion, it is important to… (more…)