Posts Tagged ‘mental image’

Do You Distrust Others, Or Just Yourself?

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

A while back, I worked with a client who was interested in leaving her corporate marketing job and opening a health food store.  Although she knew a lot about the products she wanted to sell and had a passion for her business, she had no experience dealing with the logistical issues—like finances and inventory—that come [...]

Beyond “Self-Image” (Part Two)

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

A while back, I wrote an article on the oft-revisited issue of how to deal with a negative “self-image.”  I suggested we’re actually at our most joyful and empowered in moments when we’re not conscious of any self-image, or mental picture of ourselves, at all.  In my experience, self-images, whether negative or positive, are a [...]

Switching Off The “Mental Horror Movie”

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

My life has taken a few twists and turns recently, and many outside observers would probably call them “turns for the worse.”  My car won’t run for some reason, I haven’t been able to sell my condo for three months, and my investments have taken a beating.  Five years ago, I definitely would have lost [...]