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Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger.
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- How to Face Your Fears Using Progressive Overload - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Craig HarperProgressive Overload In the big wide world of exercise science there’s a training principle called Progressive Overload (PO). PO is pretty much the cornerstone of any training program designed to produce performance improvements for the individual who is following the program. In layman’s ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Wheels on the Bus Again - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyHave you ever had strange experiences that turned into revelations? This week I had the chance on a rather interesting bus ride. This time the drivers did not change in the middle of the shift, but the adventure was equally as entertaining. On my way to deal with matters I decided ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Confronting Your Fears - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, an interviewer asked me what my greatest fears were. I said I didn't have any. He seemed surprised, but this is how I see it: If you label something as a fear, then it creates fear when sometimes it's not a fear but a concern. For example, I know just as well as everyone else that New ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - How to Overcome Fear God's Way - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Philip JonesJesus Christ redeemed you from the curse of fear according Galatians 3:13. To overcome all the attacks of the spirit of fear you have been given mighty divine weapons: prayer, thanksgiving to God for answered prayer, the name of Jesus, your faith, God's Word and your own faith-filled ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Banish Fear of the Fear Using EFT - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Alina Frank, CERT-II know that I always stress the importance of testing, testing, and re-testing when we believe we have collapsed an issue with a client. Much has also been said about working through the fear of the fear of any phobia since it can be just as strong as the presenting fear/phobia. I’ve recently ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - When the Wheels Come Off - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the 70's and 80's when parents still told their kids to go outside and play. My friends and I would spend all day in the yard and when we got hot and sweaty enough we'd run to the back patio, open the water spigot on the side of the house and get down on our hands and knees so we could ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - The Fear of Appearing Dumb: Intelligence Speaks for Itself - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe universal need to be accepted by others can be a barrier that prevents us from being ourselves around them. When we fear that the people we encounter will perceive us as inept or unintelligent, we frequently try to flaunt our grasp of large words or clever witticisms or our professional ...
Views: 22You must read the article to rate it. - How Do You Overcome Fear in Your Daily Life? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I heard the high-pitched cry outside the window, I felt some alarm, so stepped outdoors to listen again. To me, the cry sounded like the raspy voice of a woman in distress. Because I live on the side of a mountain that has road and a lookout view point high above the house, I worried that the ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - The Power and Perils of Fear-Based Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI write a Tuesday column for the Huffington Post. In my most recent column about “Why rational thinking is not all it’s cracked up to be?” a reader commented that my example of a paranoid client was not a good one as paranoia is not rational. I did not say that it was, but used it in the ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - Moving is an act of Power - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Rena ReesePerhaps you’ve heard the saying, "Bloom Where You Are Planted." It is a great notion and basically teaches us that we can grow, learn and thrive regardless of our present life circumstances. Where we are in life, with all the good, difficult, confusing, and exciting choices that arise, it is ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - What to Do with Fear – Part II - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIn my last article, I discussed the role that fear plays in our lives and introduced the idea that we can transform it into a positive force that works for us. Fear often creeps up when we are ready to pursue a compelling, juicy goal. Sometimes our fear is so big that it rears its head before we ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Fear & Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Treivor Branch“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” – Henry Ford Emily received the call she was waiting for, she had been picked as a finalist in the nationwide search for members of an elite dance troupe. After years of practicing and planning, her dream ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - Speaking to Grow Your Business: Why You Need to Conquer the Fear - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.When I do workshops on marketing ...and mention that speaking is one of the most effective strategies for building a list of contacts who can’t wait to buy from them, most people in the audience look at me with that “no way in hell am I gonna do that” look. What is it about speaking that ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Shake, Release, and Dance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen it finds a safe haven, a fox who has been chased by a predator, will stop and shake. Sometimes it will shake its body for almost an hour to free itself of the trauma of fear. Then, renewed, it moves on. The fox came to mind last night, at a mid-way point in a Hellinger Constellation workshop. ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Transforming Fear Into Success - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Renee ShupeWhat are you afraid of? Are your worries preventing you from getting things accomplished in your life? Everyone has fears and many people let those fears stop them from doing things that may prove to be worthwhile or even lucrative. How can you turn your fear into a positive force in your ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - Debilitating Phobias Can Be Cured - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Shayn CutinoLike every other human, I am sure there are certain activities that you enjoy more than others. Perhaps you prefer a day of pulling weeds in your garden to spending that time shopping for new shoes at the mall. Maybe you are a world traveler who is willing to hop on an airplane at a moment’s ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Transforming Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Loren FogelmanWorry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. Arthur Somers Roche "Karen" had a strong desire to overcome her fear of public speaking. She wanted to begin presenting workshops to build her business. She admits ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Act In Spite of Fear - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe formula for manifestation in our physical universe is known to be "thoughts lead to feelings, which lead to actions, which lead to results." Most people have plenty of thoughts and feelings, but the breakdown for many seems to be ability to take "action". The culprit, of course, is fear. That ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - This Little Piggy Doesn't Go to Market: How to Fight Fear and Make It Work For You - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday's reactions to the swine flu virus include: school closings, threats of borders closing, people being told to stay off planes and trains, high school sporting events canceled. The natural response to fear is to contract. This contracting behavior shows up in all types of animal species, from ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - What False Fears Are Holding You Back? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn evolutionary terms, fear serves a good purpose – it reminds us to run away when we face a situation that's too dangerous for us to cope with – like facing a hungry lion with no weapon at hand. Unfortunately, we've developed a sense of false fear as well, which has nothing to do with ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - *** Are You Addicted to Fear? Learn How Not to Be! - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you don't make it your business to overcome fear, you better believe it'll try to overcome you. Most people are subservient to this emotion though they may not know it. I define fear as the emotional response to danger, perceived or real. What underscores fear in all its permutations is the ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from S. Evette GardnerI had a dream once. I had just finished up some business in the town square and was beginning to feel restless and ready to leave so I started walking to my car so I could go home. There was a hill at the edge of the square, if I walked up its street and around the corner it should have been an ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - A Message for Times of Doubt - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Janet WilksThere are times, when no matter how focused we are on what we want, know what we need to do to get it, put plans into action, we are suddenly stopped in our tracks by doubt. We question our ability; we lose faith and self-belief. We have doubts about ever achieving our goals and the little nagging ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - The Steps to Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Kerrie WearingFear is an everyday emotion. It drives us to do things which we would not normally do. It has us acting and behaving in ways that are not who we truly are: divine beings of love, created in the likeness of God. Each day, we are inspired by the energy of love to be who we truly are. Yet we react ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Managing Your Persistent Fears, Depression, and Anxieties - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Stanley PopovichEverybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a hard time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Gilda BonannoI recently heard from a small business owner who wrote, "I am one of those people who hate standing in front of an audience… I am finding that my fearfulness is preventing me from marketing my business the way I want to; for example, I avoid going to business association meetings where I have to ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - Ten Steps to Overcome the Fear of Change - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Craig NathansonStep One: Envision what you want Making change especially when it comes to your work the fear of change tends to stop us in our tracks. We worry what will happen if we make a mistake or do the wrong thing. It can be the result of not having a clear vision of the desired state. Be clear about what ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - Transforming Fear with Love - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Jaclyn Beckerman“Darkness is merely the absence of light, and fear is merely the absence of love. We can’t get rid of darkness by hitting it with a baseball hat, because there is nothing to hit. If we want to be rid of darkness, we must turn on a light. Similarly, if we want to be rid of fear, we cannot fight ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - Fear No More - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Kristen BakerYour body is trembling, your heart is racing, and sweat is rolling down your brow. Trying to take that first step in the world of the unknown. The what if thinking scenario has you spiraling with the ever so unpleasant sensations, will they ever stop? After 9/11, you became housebound, frightened ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - Treatment for Phobias - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Kevin HutchinsonThis article discusses some of the techniques that hypnotherapists use to treat phobias. It is not intended to be a substitute for attending a well-recognized hypnotherapy courses. Therapy sessions, regardless of the techniques chosen, should always begin by helping the client to understand that ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Neutralizing Your Two Major Fears - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVThe Greatest Obstacle to Success The fear of failure is the single greatest obstacle to success in adult life. Taken to its extreme, we become totally pre-occupied with not making a mistake, with seeking approval for security above all other considerations. The experience of the fear of failure is ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Neutralizing Worry Situations - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVYour job is to organize your life and work so as to minimize surprises and problems. However, this is not always possible, in spite of your best efforts. Use the Worry Buster If you are already facing a fear- or worry-inducing situation, here are the four steps of what we refer to as the "worry ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Linda BinnsWhat are you afraid of? We all have fears of some kind, whether it’s fear of public speaking, heights, change, failure or success, there’s usually something that we’re afraid of. Sometimes we know what it is, but sometimes it’s buried deep within. This fear can be sabotaging us and holding ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Swine Flu: Remaining Calm in Cases of Potential Mass Panic - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Isabel KirkLike any other threat to the basic need of survival, the recent Swine flue alert is causing fear in people. While a reasonable fear of death is a normal human reaction to a threat, excessive worrying and paranoia are not. The Swine flu alert can understandably trigger a sudden loss of security that ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Afraid? Overcome Your Fear - Self-Esteem Booster - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Sandra GravesAfraid? Being afraid is normal, and if you are human just as I am then you feel fear from time to time. Feeling fear is not always a bad thing since fear can be healthy or unhealthy. A healthy fear is an emotion that warns us about upcoming dangers, preventing us from making mistakes. A healthy ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Living in the Sweet Spot: Principles of Relaxation for the Layman and Performer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Lese DuntonNovember 17 is acting teacher Lee Strasberg's birthday and each year on this day I reflect on the period of time when I taught at his school. I remember being quite the anarchist, suggesting to my students that it really didn't matter whether they used the "Strasberg" technique or a "rival" ...
Views: 35You must read the article to rate it. - Curiosity Transforms Fear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Wendy McDonnell"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein Watch a child examine a bug for the first time. What do you see? Wide eyes looking closely, touching, tasting, and asking “what’s that?” or “what does it do?” Curiosity is an emotion ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - ***Ask Susan Boyle If We Are Not Being Judged the Moment We Walk on the Stage! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Nancy DanielsYou probably heard Susan Boyle sing last week for Britian’s Got Talent, the British Isles’ version of American Idol. How many people, however, judged her the moment she entered the stage? How many people made fun of her, laughed at her, and were waiting for her to fail? Far too many ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Actors and Anxiety: Overcome Stage Fright to Be More Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Douglas EbyEven if you are an experienced actor or other performer, you may still experience stage fright or insecurity. But there are effective ways to deal with anxiety so you can work with more power and creative satisfaction. The list of people who experience stage fright includes Kim Basinger; Barbra ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Causes of Fear: Perfectionism - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marvin BroughtonPerfectionism, in psychology, is a belief that perfection can and should be attained. In its pathological form, perfectionism is a belief that work or output that is anything less than perfect is unacceptable. Hamachek (cited by Parker & Adkins 1994) describes two types of perfectionism. ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - Is Fear Keeping You from Achieving Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Jan KrauelWho, at some point in his or her life, hasn’t been deathly afraid of doing something? Who hasn’t felt the heart-stopping, paralyzing agony of tackling something that looms as an insurmountable barrier? I’ve been afraid of heights my whole life. My earliest memory of this dates back to ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Three Rules for Developing Courage - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVThe step-by-step development of courage in yourself is the first responsibility of leadership. The step-by-step development of courage in yourself is the first responsibility of leadership. The second responsibility is to develop and instill courage in others, your staff, your children, your ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - A Special Kind of Courage - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVThere are several different aspects of courage. Perhaps the most important is the courage to endure, to persist, to “hang in there” in the face of doubt, uncertainty and criticism from others. There are several different aspects of courage. Perhaps the most important is the courage to endure, ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Tips to Break Free from Fear & Promote Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kay ProudfootWith the ever-increasing pace of life and the demands placed upon us, we are experiencing more and more prolonged periods of stress, which can lead to burn out and more serious illnesses if not dealt with. Fear/anxiety related illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic fatigue, ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - The Causeway Catastrophe - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bill KingOne of my first memories of fearing bridges was shortly after I started driving. Crossing bridges in a car was not too bad as long as I was riding, but when I started driving, my fear of bridges started to get a lot worse. Eventually, I could manage the smaller bridges but would avoid the taller ...
Views: 1You must read the article to rate it. - Reclaiming Your Creative Courage - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gail McMeekinAre you haunted by unfinished creative projects or dreams? Make a list of the major ones. Are you still interested in pursuing one or more of them? Note which projects/pathways, if any, are still compelling to you. Creativity is about magnetism and commitment. If you are not going to move ahead ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Are Divided Loyalties Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondMaggie feels caught in the middle The cliques and gossip in the office made Maggie nervous. She wanted to stay on the right side of management and not make any waves. She liked the manager at the Spa, who supported her efforts to bring in new clients. He was appreciative of her willingness to stay ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Butterfly Wings and Wood Nymphs…Hello Freedom! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rita FarinYears ago, when I was leaving a full-time corporate job for the second time in my life to pursue unknown endeavors, a colleague gave me an inspiration stone with the word FREEDOM engraved on it. Even though I thought I knew what it meant at the time, today I have developed a very intimate ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Expose your belly even if, even when… - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rita FarinI find those little dogs with the loud barks to be really funny. Every time I see one, I’m tempted to say, “Dude, the bark isn’t working for you. You’re still little.” So of course I loved the story that Rama Berch, founder of Svaroopa yoga, told a room full of yogis one weekend. Whenever ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - Conscious Fear - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Kimberly CootsThere are times throughout our life journey that we experience fear. We have a choice to look at fear through the lenses of our ego or our spirit. The ego will define fear as a threat. The spirit will welcome fear as an opportunity. Fears that no longer serve our higher purpose may begin to ...
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