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- When A Loved One Struggles With Fear, Anxiety, And Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stan PopovichIt can be very tough when a loved one is struggling with fear, anxiety, and addiction. The person who is struggling has their life spiraling out of control while family members watch helplessly in anguish. I struggled with fear and anxiety for a long time, and here are some suggestions I ...
Views: 82(1 vote) - How To Find An Effective Mental Health Therapist - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stan PopovichAs a managing fear author, many people have told me that they have had a difficult time in finding the right counselor for their mental health needs. Here are some suggestions I came up with in finding the right counselor for you. The first thing I recommend a person should do is to talk to ...
Views: 64 - How NLP Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave you ever heard of neuro-linguistic programming, also known as NLP? It comprises of ways and techniques to understand human behavior. Quite often, people make use of the power of the mind and emotions to mold the way they behave. This often results in them learning a new skill or becoming a ...
Views: 168(1 vote) - Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxLeft unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off ...
Views: 380(1 vote) - File Like a Champ: ADHD & Taxes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxIt’s tax time! Are you ready? If your answer is a loud “NO” – you’re not alone. Tax season seems to be one of those universal experiences that makes everyone grumpy and anxious. The whole system seems especially designed to confound ADHDers: first, keep track of every little expense for 365 ...
Views: 178(1 vote) - Children With School Refusal Behaviour - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodSchool refusal stems from emotional distress and anxiety which could be related to a range of issues either at home, school or both. A recent study reveals that 1 in 5 British children experience phobia or school refusal which has shown to be more prevalent in children's age groups aged 5 - 6 ...
Views: 102(1 vote) - ADHD: Can Mindfulness Help? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Debra BurdickCan mindfulness help ADHD? Lidia Zylowska, MD of UCLA says ‘yes’. She and her colleagues conducted a feasibility study on mindfulness for teens and adults with ADHD. A majority of the participants reported decreased ADHD symptoms as well as less stress, anxiety, and depression. Cognitive ...
Views: 138(1 vote) - Relief at Last! Find a Thought That Feels Better - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Debra BurdickIf you are like most people, you sometimes don’t feel as good as you would like. You might wake up feeling depressed or blue. Or perhaps you might notice that you are feeling worried. You may be able to identify the feelings and know what triggered them, or they may be more vague, like a ...
Views: 97(3 votes) - How To Deal With Stress - 4 Stress Simple & Effective Techniques For Managing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Ricky O' SheaDue to the hectic pace of modern day living stress is becoming more and more commonplace among both adults and adolescents. Stress can be brought on by a number of different factors and at any moment in time. Some of the more common reasons for a person feeling stressed and anxious are career ...
Views: 105(2 votes) - Three Stress Busters - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe live in a high paced, high stressed world. Most of us suffer from some sort of stress, myself included. Busy busy busy all of the time. Not even enough time to stop and take a deep breath and relax for a moment. Everyone working full time, longing for each day to be over so you ...
Views: 182(2 votes) - Why You Should Go For Alcohol Rehab In Asia - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Johan HedinAsia has one of the best alcohol rehabs in the world i.e. DARA (Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Asia). Asia's rehabs offer private, professional and world-class rehab treatment programs. Asia is a favorite destination for English speaking clients because of Asia's central location among many other ...
Views: 96 - How to Handle Problems - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Karen Hood CaddyEveryone who hires me has a problem. Sometimes that problem is big, sometimes it’s small and sometimes, it’s gnarly, or frightening. Needless to say, over 30 years of coaching, I’ve learned a great deal about how to help people solve problems. I want to share with you some of the skills that ...
Views: 116(3 votes) - Putting Meaning and Spirit Into Memorial Day Observance - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Sam EtkinMemorial Day in the U.S. started off as a somber day of remembrance, a day where we in America went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of those who died in battle or in some way during the course of war. We remembered our ancestors, family members, loved ones, and even ...
Views: 192(2 votes) - How To Overcome Setbacks Quickly! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Thomas AndersonPlease answer this question before reading this post - Are you human? If yes, please read. So many people get stuck because they feel like their mistakes define who they are as a person. When they fail, they get stuck in a story of "I'm not good enough" or "Other people can do it, but not ...
Views: 134(1 vote) - Orthopedic Treatment for Effective Pain Management - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Igor StilerOrthopedic treatment can be the ideal solution when spinal or musculoskeletal ailments cause chronic pain and affect regular functioning. Effective pain management programs with orthopedics are available at leading healthcare centers. The human musculoskeletal structure is an engineering ...
Views: 155 - Do You Have Enough Time? Then Why Aren't You Sleeping Well? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Larry CraneThe only reason we don't have enough time is because we have a belief that says, "I don't have enough time." Because we are holding in mind "not having enough time," we get to be right. In an effort to try to gain more time, we may give up sleep in an attempt to finish everything on our to-do ...
Views: 277(5 votes) - Learn about Healthcare Rebuttals - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Steve RyderHealthcare rebuttals are needed when dealing with medical claim denials, and have to be drafted with great care. These must contain a summary of the key facts plus an outline of the opposition’s case. A rebuttal constitutes a rejoinder to an argument or evidence, which is intended to disprove ...
Views: 169 - 6 Effective Ways To Harness Your Subconscious Mind Power For Incredible Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostMost of our routine activities are controlled by the subconscious mind power. Perhaps that is why investing in subliminal technology has become so important for many people. Some people do not even know that they have a subconscious mind that perceives much more than the mind. The subconscious ...
Views: 98(1 vote) - Everything You’ve Ever Needed For Achieving Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostWould you invest in subliminal technology for achieving success? In the pursuit of success, there will be many barriers and therefore you need a message that can appeal to your subconscious every now and then. Success is undertaken differently since people have different views of success. The ...
Views: 75(1 vote) - How Positive Affirmations Are The Secrets To Unlocking Your Future - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostPositive affirmations are encouraging thoughts about oneself being put into statements, hence a positive attitude. In order to put these affirmations into everyday life, one must acknowledge what they want. Repetition makes them absorbed into the subconscious mind for later use. Such ...
Views: 61(1 vote) - Discover Your True Potential With Subliminal Music - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostSubliminal music is perhaps the best aspect of modern subliminal technology. This is the kind of music that will change your life from worse to better. It has the power to influence how you think and how you make decisions and so forth. Subliminal technology appeals to the sublime mind or to the ...
Views: 71 - 3 Incredible Strategies To Achieve Success Using A Subliminal Message - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Greg FrostA subliminal message is the message or information that does not need our reception senses to be perceived. Such messages are mostly abrupt. They are quickly passed and do not give room for effective analytical thinking. They are absorbed and stored in the subconscious mind and gradually affect ...
Views: 57 - The Skinny On Subliminal Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Greg FrostSubliminal weight loss is possible in this day and age. A lot of effort has been put into making sure that products which use the subconscious technology to lose weight are manufactured as well. A huge number of skinny people, who were once struggling with being overweight or obese, can now be ...
Views: 80 - 5 Simple Ways To Increase Your Intelligence - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Michael C. ChibuzorHow can you enhance your IQ, so that you can achieve more in life and business? The truth is that every human being is looking for opportunities for increase. But if you truly want to impact others and make this world a better place to live in, then you FIRST need to work on your ...
Views: 230(1 vote) - What is Compassion? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from David FlowersThe Place of Compassion If you think of disapproval and approval of people as two opposite ends of a continuum, where would you put compassion? It's a trick question. Compassion doesn't even belong on that continuum. Compassion is something wholly different. You will automatically tend to ...
Views: 131(3 votes) - Hypnotherapy to Help Your Social Situations - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Neil HarrisSocial anxiety disorder is something that many of us have to battle. It may go unnoticed but one in every ten people we come across with each day may suffer from this psychological disorder. This problem affects many of us to some extent, some of which have very serious cases that result in ...
Views: 72(1 vote) - Is A Narcissistic Personality Confident? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Amy AdamThe general community can mistakenly believe that people with narcissistic personality disorderare over-confident people. Nothing could be further than the truth. A narcissistic personality is the psychological model of a person who suffers froma dire lack of confidence and ...
Views: 107(1 vote) - 3 Golden Rules to live by - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from seema Vishwakarma“How well did you love; how fully did you live and how deeply did you let go?’ -Gautam Buddha 1. Experience True Pleasure : Love yourself and Keep your life simple. Live life in harmony and balance. Avoid excesses. when people violate the limits of a reasonable mean, they pay penalties ...
Views: 130 - Lost your direction in life? Doubts about the meaning of what you are doing? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Lars GimstedtHave you lost your direction in life? Doubts about the meaning of what you are doing? You have an inner "CEO" All successful companies formulate their Vision and their Mission, sometimes termed as Business Plan, Our Vision, Our Core Idea or similar expressions. The successful CEO makes ...
Views: 136(1 vote) - You are stronger than you think… - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Adele TheronJust like the picture, finding your strength and realising your attributes are found through the struggles and the pain in life. Not when things are easy and you FEEL you are at your strongest. It is through the weak moments that you learn and become stronger because of those circumstances. A ...
Views: 154(1 vote) - Tips and Tricks for Adult ADHD Conference Attendees - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Laurie DuparThis month I wanted to share some experiences about conferences! I love conferences and look forward to the opportunities to travel around the country to enjoy some time with other ADHD coaches and entrepreneurs, increase awareness of ADHD challenges, and finally meet some of my long distance ...
Views: 186(1 vote) - Optimize Brain Function with these Habits and Create Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from April WrightSmall Changes Ripple Outward Optimize Brain Function with these habits and Create Greater Happiness 1. Meditate. Use Focused Attention mediation to increase focus and attention span. Use Open Meditation to increase your creativity and diversity for solving problems. Use Visual Imagery ...
Views: 158(2 votes) - Where There Is A Will There Is A Way - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontWhere There Is a Will There Is A Way The truth is that we are living in our physical bodies and have “this” one life to live. We each can only take it one day at a time! Of course, I know that this is nothing new to you. In fact, its a philosophy you’ve heard dozens of times before; ...
Views: 204(1 vote) - What To Expect From Going To An Abortion Clinic - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Melissa ClantonAn abortion is rarely an easy decision to make and is something that will require significant contemplation. It can quite often help to visit your local abortion clinic if you are unsure about terminating the fetus or deciding to proceed with the pregnancy. These clinics provide much more than ...
Views: 128 - Similarities among the Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Marty LernerWhat follows is a list of common traits and characteristics among all forms of eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and related addictive relationships with food and weight. As alcoholism and drug dependency share more common ground than differences, so too do the different ...
Views: 254(1 vote) - 7 reasons why some people feel bad - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Raymond FohjemPeople usually feel bad as a result of many internal and external factors. Although some of them might be aware of the root cause still the majority of them are totally unaware. If you tried to ask why, you'll get something like; i don't know what's happening but I'm not feeling fine. You ...
Views: 126 - Spring Offers Opportunities to Reconnect With Nature - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Dr. Jane Simington PhDSpring is the perfect time to reflect on the Divine in all of Creation This morning as I watched the spring sun stream through my kitchen window I felt a surge of newness, a sense of being reawakened after a long winter slumber. Breathing a prayer of thanksgiving for the new beginnings that ...
Views: 105(3 votes) - Benefits of Staying Away From Drugs of Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Nate RodneyIt's a known fact that illicit drugs are harmful to health, but even after knowing the fact millions of individuals throughout the world use illicit drugs. Using illicit drugs is an unhealthy habit and it makes a person addicted to it. If taken regularly, over a long period, it may cause various ...
Views: 144(1 vote) - Disagree without Being Disagreeable - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from nancy traversA friend’s husband told her early in their relationship that there was no need to fight. He said, “Everyone tells you to learn to fight fair. But I say, we don’t fight at all.” Always a coward in the face of conflict, she thought that was great. And they don’t fight, meaning they don’t throw ...
Views: 137(1 vote) - Self Help Tips - What Does Self Help Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from peter mainIn modern day usage, self-help really refers to a process concerning people's own personal development or self growth. The good side of this is that it leads to people trying to become aware of who and what they are, and pursuing avenues that can help them become more rounded and happy people. ...
Views: 215(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - What Does Abandonment Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from peter mainWhen people talk about abandonment, or fear of abandonment, they often feel it is something that either happened to them, or what happens to other people in childhood, often without a really clear sense of what it might mean. There is some truth in this interpretation of abandonment, but its ...
Views: 157(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - Why Are People Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from peter mainMany people who have been involved in any type of personal growth or self development work and have subsequently sensed a real change in their inner world, will often forget the real difficulty and fear involved in doing any type of work that necessitates change. People approaching ...
Views: 161(2 votes) - Self Help Tips - What are Boundaries ? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from peter mainMany people will hear the word boundaries and immediately think that it only applies to someone who works in or understands the world of therapy or counselling. In fact healthy boundaries are something that hopefully will be developed in most families with kids, and are essential for any ...
Views: 120(2 votes) - How to Say No to Drugs When Offered? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Nate RodneyPeople who are used to illicit substances were once non-users and normal. They have been pushed to the state of addiction probably because they could not resist the temptation when influenced by others to try drugs. Saying 'no' in such a situation might not be that easy, at the same time, is ...
Views: 99(2 votes) - See Your Part - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Rick HansonIn situations or relationships with any kind of difficulty - tension, feeling hurt, conflicts, mismatches of wants . . . the usual crud - it's natural to focus on what others have done that's problematic. This could be useful for a while: it can energize you, bring insight into what the real ...
Views: 102(4 votes) - How to Ground Your Fear of Flying - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurImagine you've just won a dream vacation to an island in the Caribbean. You can almost smell the fresh, salt air. White sand and turquoise ocean spread out for miles in front of you, sprinkled with coconut and palm trees. You're staying in a small cottage on the beach, listening to the soft ...
Views: 134(2 votes) - Can Men Suffer From Postpartum Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerMany people are familiar with postpartum depression in women but postpartum depression in men is hardly ever talked about. A new baby is a wonderful blessing but the demands of parenthood are very stressful and can be overwhelming to both parents. Mothers and fathers share many of the same ...
Views: 78(2 votes) - The Thyroid and Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerI recently learned from my routine annual blood test that my thyroid is hyperactive. Since getting the results, questions have been running through my mind as to what could be causing my thyroid to overwork. My thyroid has been checked regularly over the years and the results have been fine so ...
Views: 125(1 vote) - Will America’s Mental Health System Change? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerWith all the recent talk about gun control and mental health, I decided to take a look at how far America’s mental health system has changed (or not changed) over the past few years. First, I must state that when I wrote a blog about Mental Illness and the Law, the research shows that those ...
Views: 160(2 votes) - Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerI was recently interviewed for an upcoming production that will address bipolar disorder and pregnancy. As a result, I thought it would be an appropriate time to share my thoughts on bipolar disorder and pregnancy. The pressing question is can a woman with bipolar disorder have a successful ...
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