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Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger.
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Fear and Indecision - The Joy Killers - By Larry Crane- Tips for Travelers Afraid of Flying - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Andrew HunterIn this day and age air travel is becoming incredibly common. We could be traveling to another city for a business meeting or escaping for a well-deserved vacation, air travel is here to stay. Many people these days are fearful of flying or must endure an intense phobia and anxiety about air ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Negative Belief System - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Lisa PhillipsHow does the voice of your negative belief system sound? Do any of these sound familiar? You are worthless, useless, a failure, lazy, ugly, a mess, non-deserving, not good enough, unlovable, stupid, fat, etc etc etc! What sort of negative thoughts go through your mind? How do you speak to ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Feeling Inferior - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Lisa PhillipsWe are all liable to feel inferior to another person at some time. This can show up in the fact that we may feel not as attractive, intelligent, slim, rich, popular or somewhat ‘ less than’ other people for many different reasons. When we feel like this, we look at others in our lives as being ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Deal With Fear - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Deborah HillHow To Deal With Fear It's Halloween month. Here are some steps to deal with fear, real or not. October is fear month. With Halloween approaching we focus on the scary and frightening. Horror films abound. Homes and businesses decorate to haunt us. Add this to the daunting economic conditions ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Fear of Failure - Be Aware, and Take Action! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Steve NashHow can fear of failure be such a big problem to so many people? And why do we all worry so much about failing that we engage in all kinds of self-sabotaging activities - many times subconsciously - just so we do not begin something that we may not successfully complete? Well, this is another ...
Views: 23You must read the article to rate it. - What Do Our Top 10 Fears Say About Us? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Steve NashPeople are strange, don't you think! They worry about this and they worry about that. And then 'this' and 'that' usually never ends up happening. But whilst they were worrying about something that didn't happen, a few more minutes or hours or days of their lives passed by. As Homer J Simpson would ...
Views: 20You must read the article to rate it. - Phobia Self Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsHere is a relatively simple method you can do which may be effective in helping you overcome anxiety, panic or a phobia. Let’s take as an example a fear of…..swimming. Let’s say as a child you had some negative experiences while learning to swim. Perhaps you were thrown into the deep end ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Stanley HibbsThere’s a fairly simple explanation for all social anxiety. It is caused by the unfortunate mental habit of “mind reading.” That is, we imagine what other people are thinking about us. “Do I look good?” “Do I sound intelligent?” Our unstated mission is “I must make them feel ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor a moment imagine that you are standing alone at the entrance of a deep hole, a gloomy dark chasm. Imagine in your mind's eye staring into a terrifying and ominous void…a murky hole! The opening is indistinguishable, and it's intimidating. What is even worse is that this sinister cavity, this ...
Views: 20(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Tyranny of Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Jane Shurehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-shure/the-tyranny-of-perfection_b_149359.html Posted: December 10, 2008 A few weeks ago I had the privilege of hearing Jane Fonda speak to 700 psychotherapists at a conference sponsored by the Renfrew Center Foundation. This venue, filled with experts in ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Panic Attacks and Anxiety: Recap of a Great Article on Temperament - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Bill WhiteI read a marvelous article several days ago entitled, “Understanding the Anxious Mind.” Written by Robin Marantz Henig, it appeared in the September 29, 2009 edition of The New York Times Magazine. The article was so good I knew I’d have to spread the word moments after I began reading it. ...
Views: 30(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Social Anxiety: The Least Understood Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Nathan TylerPeople who suffer from social anxiety may find themselves experiencing feelings such as nervousness, anxiousness and embarrassment in public settings. Socializing is often difficult with sufferers and they may be preoccupied with fear of rejection. Most people have experienced a nervous or ...
Views: 31(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Cure Overwhelm - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Michael Knowles"I just can't do this anymore," Paul said. It's been hectic getting the business going, but the last month has been just awful." "How so?" I said. "I'll tell you how so," he said. His voice had an edge to it that was practically a physical presence in my office despite the fact that we were ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What is Fear of Success and Why Does it Limit Your Growth? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Steve NashOne of the strangest fears is the so-called fear of success. Fear of failure is understandable - it 'hurts' to fail, to have your limitations revealed - but to actually fear that you'll get what you've been working for all your life... Well, it just sounds daft, doesn't it? Well no, actually. ...
Views: 22You must read the article to rate it. - How Overcoming Fear Can Make The World a Better Place - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Steve NashFear is everywhere! It's in our own lives; it's in the lives of others; and it's in our children's lives and our parents' lives. And, to a large extent, how successful we are in overcoming fears - fear of commitment, rejection, intimacy, fear of failure and even fear of success - is how successful ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - Fear of Commitment is Really Fear of (What?) - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Steve NashHow do we solve a problem like fear of commitment, or commitmentphobia? Well, we begin with understanding what the problem is all about, I guess. And, to give the answer away right at the beginning of this article, it's about fear of the unknown. Yes, some might argue that it's also about ...
Views: 22You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Have a Fear Hump? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you heard of a “fear hump”? No…it’s not a dance….or a sexual deed…..geez. It’s the little energetic block that prevents you from taking risks, and as a result, keeps you playing at a small level. It's the feeling you get in the pit of your stomach right before you try ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Setbacks? - 7 Tips to Realignment - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe all experience setbacks or glitches along our sacred journeys. It is how we view and handle them that realigns us, or set us off balance. Each obstacle we encounter is an opportunity for us to learn, grow and expand even if it doesn’t seem that way at the time. When setbacks occur in ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - Turning Outside Chaos into Inside Calm - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can I better cope with a chaotic world? By Arlene K Unger, PhD Clinical Psychologist (PSY) The Challenge It’s hard to pick up a newspaper or listen to a news broadcast recently without being overwhelmed by “gloom and doom”. The 24-hour cable news cycle and always-on internet ...
Views: 46(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Climb On My Back - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanDuring the eulogy for Senator Ted Kennedy by his oldest son, Ted Kennedy, Jr., the son offered this story: “When I was 12 years old I was diagnosed with bone cancer, and a few months after I lost my leg there was a heavy snowfall over my childhood home outside of Washington, D.C. My father ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi Everyone!! Fear Factors: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! 1. Feel It. This can be the most difficult step. It's natural to want to get past our fear and not feel any anxiety. In our attempts to "overcome" fear, we tend to sometimes ignore it or suppress it... That ...
Views: 46(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Know When You Need to Feel Guilty and When You Don’t? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondThe pressure’s on - everything depends on Wyatt’s speech! Wyatt was terrified that he was going to make a mess of the presentation, look weak and ruin the reputation of the company he loved. He imagined his mind going blank and mumbling. He saw a sea of critical faces judging him as he tried ...
Views: 38(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Want to Get Over Your Fear of Getting Rejected? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Royane RealHow do you feel about getting rejected? Does rejection devastate you, or do you shrug it off? Rejected. It can be such an ugly word. One of the reasons why rejection can cause us so much difficulty is that in our minds we often tie rejection to so many other ugly words that cause us even ...
Views: 40You must read the article to rate it. - What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen TrinqueBack when I was a cog in the corporate machine I was evaluated by my supervisor yearly. I was asked to provide a list of goals that I wished to attain for the following year. These were quite different than my life goals (most of which, at that time, revolved around dark chocolate and getting more ...
Views: 64(8 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Economic Woes, War and Calamity Forecast: Impending Timelines of Current Events and Scripture - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Dr. Richard Ruhling“Banks will close, currency will change, what happened last fall was a shadow of what’s coming,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author on current events and Bible prophecy, noting that when the U.S. Senate met to approve a $760 billion bailout, the new moon on October 1 signaled the Feast of ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - When You Don’t Have All the Answers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Melani WardDo you have smarty pants syndrome? This is what one of my teachers Marie Forleo calls it when you pride yourself on "knowing" stuff and are in fact, quite intelligent. You like figuring stuff out and having the answers. Knowing is safe. Knowing is comfortable. And, there is a part of our ...
Views: 40(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Think Yourself Out Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Devin CoxIs it actually possible to think yourself out of anxiety? Anyone who has ever suffered severe anxiety would probably say no, but it actually is possible. I am not going to sugar coat it and say it is easy to do so. Because it isn't. It is very hard, and it takes a very long time to think yourself ...
Views: 44(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Shift Out of Fear - Design A New Life - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daeryl HolzerExcerpt from Opening A Window To The Soul: A Guide to Living Beyond the Human Drama, a compilation of Spirit guided responses to commonly asked questions. To be able to choose your emotions, to override your ingrained, self-protective impulses using your conscious mind, loving heart and free ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Know if Fear Has Infiltrated Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Kelly FlackHave you ever felt suddenly anxious or “on edge” and didn’t know why? There are many reasons why we might feel fearful at different times. We get scared about things like physical danger, accidents, natural disasters, and so on. These are all situations where fear can be helpful because it ...
Views: 38You must read the article to rate it. - First Exploration, Then Implementation, Finally Liberation - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Payam GhassemlouThe three steps of exploration, followed by implementation and then liberation, are designed to help you find your way out of confusion. Use them as a map to help yourself with challenging issues like what kind of career to pursue, which graduate school to apply to, what type of person to date, and ...
Views: 39(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Cope With Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Tracey MulryA negative emotion is a feeling that makes you feel unhappy and miserable. Negative emotions take away your zest for life and leave you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. These emotions can include jealousy, anger, bitterness, and hate. Sadness and feeling miserable can also be described as ...
Views: 51You must read the article to rate it. - How to Be Worry Free - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersWorry is a form of fear that typically stems from feelings of not being in control, lack of trust, or not feeling safe. The antidote to worry is trust. But how do you get to a trusting place when you're mind is filled with worry thoughts? Like reaching any goal, you begin one step at a ...
Views: 45(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Eliminate the Fear of Flying with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Zita StanleyFear is good. Fear prompts the body into reaction when there is no time to think, your mind and body react appropriately to the given stressor. The problem arises when anxiety attaches to the “fear” and what is anxiety – it is the anticipatory thoughts of “what if” and this fuels the ...
Views: 42You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Practices of Personal Power, Exploring Point #1 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Donna Thomas7 Practices of Personal Power: 1. Heal your Fear, Surrender in Love. 2. Be in the Present, Pay Attention. 3. Maintain a Vision that is larger than you. 4. Do what Inspires you, Take Action that is in Alignment with your Vision. 5. Take Responsibility for your Actions and your ...
Views: 53(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Managing Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Robert VibertIt is common to hear professionals in the therapy realm talk about the need to manage one's emotions. Other terms for this include "emotional mastery", "emotional control", and "emotional freedom". The premise in each case is to treat our emotions as something that are distinct from "us", ...
Views: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Developing the Foundation of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Marc LernerMy Dad built houses and I worked for him as I grew up. I learned a valuable lesson watching someone’s dreams manifest; you have to build on a strong foundation for the dream to become a reality. We too often have a goal and forget that how we relate to that goal is an essential ingredient. How we ...
Views: 43You must read the article to rate it. - Imagine a Better Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoWhen you were a child, did you ever imagine yourself to be something else….like a princess, a cowboy, an astronaut, a doctor, or some other character. I did. I would transform myself into a particular character for a period of time and have a wonderful adventure. My favorite was to imagine ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Choosing a New Response: Common Fears - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone has fears—it is a natural part of being human. Fear can protect us from harm by sending a rush of adrenaline to help us physically deal with potential danger. But there are times when fear may keep us from participating fully in life. Once we realize that fear is a state of mind, we can ...
Views: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Meeting the Challenge of Change - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Judith AlbrightJust like the main character in the 1960s Broadway production of Stop the World – I Want to Get Off, we may long for something better in our lives, but never realize that what we really wanted was right in front of us all along. Too often, it is not until someone or something we cherish is gone ...
Views: 46(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - It's Time to Overcome ! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from shayne hammondApproximately 10 years ago, on a freezing July night, the cold, hard, truth hit me like a freight train. NO ONE WAS COMING TO MY RESCUE. On our bedroom floor, my wife was giving birth to our son, he’d come so quickly that we had just called the hospital to tell them we were on our way. But ...
Views: 45(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Panick Attacks Cure | Anxiety Symptoms - tackled and beaten - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine KOZAR”Do You Have A Fear. Nagging In The Back Of Your Mind.. When Will The Next Panic Attack Strike Me?” Often looking for effective and easy to follow steps regarding anxiety can be difficult to find. Phycologists can cost you a fortune. My recent search for something that ordinary people ...
Views: 49(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - My Tortured Path to Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealToday if anyone asks me, "Who am I ?" I can answer that I am a writer. It wasn’t always this way. For many, many years, I ran away from being a writer. I was terrified of putting pen to paper, or fingers to computer keyboard, even though I knew since I was a little kid that I was desperate to ...
Views: 39(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming One's fear of Failure - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Will AebiIn 1989 I worked at being good at what I did, which at that time was computer programming. I had my moments, but fear of failure was always paramount in my heart. I never felt free of criticism, free from my inabilities, mistakes, self-criticism, my stuff. It was enough to drive me nuts! ...
Views: 47(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Helping Your Children To Handle Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperChange can be very difficult for children. Facing new situations means a new set of unknowns and therefore a new set of fears. Your job as a caregiver is talk with your children and allow them to find the courage to face their fears. Be respectful and empathic of your child’s experience while ...
Views: 52(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Afraid of the Risks associated with leaving your job? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Andrea TravillianIs taking the risk of leaving your job worth the chance to live your dream life? YES, if you are prepared with a plan. Leaving your job because you are burnt-out may solve an immediate issue of joy in your daily life, but when this is done without a detailed plan then your risk dramatically ...
Views: 51(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** The Quickening Of Humanity In Its Awakening - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseHumanity is experiencing a quantum leap in its evolutionary growth. It has been experiencing this quantum leap for quite a while now, beginning with the age of technology. What is at hand now is a “quickening” of this growth, an awakening, a doorway to an expanded state of being. Humanity is ...
Views: 57(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A Feast for Fear: The Stress of Consuming Negativity - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Fear is a persistent and insatiable guest who is always looking for something to eat. Today's financial headlines and emotionally charged news stories provide a banquet feast for fear. The more fear is fed the bigger it grows. The bigger it gets, the more overwhelming and devouring it ...
Views: 55(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Accepting Fear In Ourselves And In Our Children - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Matt CasperChildren who are easily frightened are scared of more than the boogey man in the closet or the three-eyed monster under the bed. These monsters are “projections” of emotions that children hold about themselves and the world--emotions that children are scared to feel. These scary feelings ...
Views: 49(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Get Over Shyness in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Mark ShepardHave you ever: * Been tongue tied at the thought of approaching an attractive person and introducing yourself? * Felt awkward and out of place at business or social gatherings? * Hesitated to raise your hand in class or pick up the phone to make a sales call? * Had an idea ...
Views: 75(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fear This: Simple Steps to Master Your Emotions for Good! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownAs a behavior specialist and coach I know first hand that fear and phobias drastically affect many people every day. According to Wikipedia (a great online resource) “Fear is a powerful, unpleasant feeling of risk or danger, either real or imagined.” Now we can describe fear by many different ...
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