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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- How to Stop an Anxiety Attack The Right Way - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Daniel WhiteIf you've suffered from anxiety attacks in the past, you might be wondering if there's any way for you to quickly bring them to an end. Well, the answer is that there is. There's a range of techniques that you can utilize to rapidly relieve yourself of the anxiety attack and pain that's ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - What It Feels Like When You Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2014 from Chris ChandraThe thing is, there really is a difference in how you feel after you overcome shyness. I'm not talking about overcoming shyness where you get bold for a brief moment and then anxiety creeps back in. I'm talking about a full blown recovery where there is no going back. A few years ago I ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - In the Holiday Spirit, or Maybe Not! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Rossana SneeThis is it—the time of the year when you’re either ecstatic, start decorating the day after Thanksgiving, buy an ugly Christmas sweater, put up lights like the Griswold’s, listen to Christmas music on the way to and from work, and are completely infused with the holiday spirit. Breathe! Or you ...
Views: 1327 - True Beauty - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Sheryl PaulA few weeks ago I met with two women from my spirituality group. They had never been to my home, and as we stepped onto the deck to begin our meeting they both remarked on the beauty of our land. I found myself qualifying and explaining about the dirt and weeds: “It was a lot more beautiful ...
Views: 1601 - DE-STRESS YOUR LIFE NOW! - The 3 Questions To Live Stress-Free - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Andrea J MosesSTRESS IS the feeling of being over-whelmed by life challenges, expectations and responsibilities. At the roof of stress is the feeling of powerlessness at not being in control. While activities such as exercise, yoga, mediation, along with various forms of relaxation help reduce stress, it’s ...
Views: 1211 - Becoming ONE with the Inner Guru . . . Or How to Make Saturn Your BFF - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from joan pancoe“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” CARL JUNG Attention, seekers: Saturn is moving into Sagittarius on December 23rd, 2014! This means we are entering a new two-and-a-half to three-year-cycle that is most positive and ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - What is Sedona, Arizona Really? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbDo you even wonder what is Sedona Arizona really? It is definitely a city in Arizona, that is an hour and a half north of Phoenix in the United States of America. It is known for its majestic red rocks, white sandstones, and the amazing energy vortexes. However, it is also is a a place that ...
Views: 1109 - Did God tell late Pastor David Wilkerson timing for widespread Islamic terrorism in the USA? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rick Wiles' interview with John Shorey raises the question. The book of Daniel supports Muslim overflowing the US. Asked about the end of the world, Christ said to understand the book of Daniel, Matthew 24:3,15. Daniel was sealed “till the time of the end,” (Daniel 12:4) but Daniel ...
Views: 1419 - Most Common Sleeping Disturbances - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Aditya BalaThe one human activity that has the ability of relaxing and rejuvenating body, mind and soul is “Sleep.” It is during this process wherein the entire body system relaxes from the day’s physical and mental strain. Therefore, various doctors and health experts suggest that individuals should ...
Views: 1267 - The Wisdom of Longing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulAt the core of each human being rests a heart full of love, tinged with sadness and aching with longing. Some would say this longing points to our awareness of our original separation from a divine source, the knowing that we are all one yet painfully separated from each another because of this ...
Views: 1981 - Anxiety is Not an Accident - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulIf you follow my work you know that I view anxiety quite differently than most people. Instead of seeing it as something to eliminate as quickly as possible – usually with medication – I see it as the soul’s way of communicating, via the vessel of the body, that something is awry inside and is ...
Views: 1809 - Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Jillian OwensSocial anxiety. It’s something 15 million people in the U.S. struggle with daily. But what is social anxiety? Well as ADAA puts it, it is “the fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situations.” Which means you have a fear of being judged by peers in social ...
Views: 1265 - Mental Health In Women - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinMaybe if it’s “all in your head,” it’s in your brain chemistry We women have spent so long and worked so hard for equality in rights, in education, and at work, that it may actually be hard to talk about how we are different. The World Health Organization has been working on this, and ...
Views: 1599 - Three Ways to Survive the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Melissa HeislerHolidays are the best time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, gifts, food, family, and friends. Or are they? happy_holidays_wallpaper_by_darktrick17-d5mvmf2For some, holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Our schedule is filled with events and gatherings ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - A Passionate Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl PaulInspired by the courageous, wise members of my July 2014 Trust Yourself program. Quotes from the forum reprinted with permission. *** My family and I were driving into town last summer when we saw a blue van pass by with the words “Mr. Pool” printed on the side. “There goes Mr. Pool,” I ...
Views: 1764 - Anxiety is Not Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl Paul“I’m just an anxious person,” I often hear my clients and program members say. The statement underlines a common globalization belief intrinsic to many who struggle with anxiety, which is: I’m anxious, I’ve always been anxious and I’ll always be anxious. In other words, anxiety is just in my ...
Views: 1688 - You Against Yourself: Which Wolf Wins? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge At one point in history, President Thomas Jefferson faced a national crisis. He said, “We have a wolf by the ears; he’s too dangerous to keep and he’s even more dangerous if we let him go.” Jefferson also spoke about his own battles within himself. You may find ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Angels All Around Us - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Sheryl PaulThere is so much pain in this world. There’s personal pain that often takes the form of anxiety, depression, addictions, and intrusive thoughts. There’s the physical pain of illness, injury, and disabilities, both short-term and chronic. There’s relationship pain when we endure conflict with ...
Views: 1459 - Loss of Light - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Sheryl PaulLight fading, time passing, big boy is ten, baby isn’t a baby and the time for having babies is over. The pregnant woman in the check-out line and it’s eleven years ago, pregnant with my own belly of hope and love, on the threshold of everything new and exciting. There was pain then, too, but ...
Views: 1470 - Dr. Romance on How to Help a Friend Who is Depressed - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Tina TessinaIt's not easy to know what to do when you have a friend who seems depressed. Dr. Romance has some guidelines to help you support and care for your dear one. 1. Don't try to cheer your friend up. It just sounds like you don't understand. 2. Listen, listen, listen: Your friend ...
Views: 1395 - Top Six Stressful Situations Adults Typically Encounter and How to Deal with Them - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Anita GinsburgStress is an unavoidable side effect of life. There will always be events that force you to undergo a large amount of physical and emotional stress, which makes knowing how to handle those situations key to keeping yourself sane. Below is a list of the six most stressful situations that most ...
Views: 1363 - Overcoming Psychological Challenges: Tips To Beat Depression And Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2014 from Meghan BelnapThe good news is that even the severest forms of depression are resolvable to the point where sufferers can lead enriched, productive and fulfilling lives. The key is getting through the darkest times. Just as the sun has been rising since the dawn of man, there is light at the end of the dark ...
Views: 1193 - Drug-Free Treatment for Depression and Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukProblems with Current Therapies Depression is very common, with a lifetime rate of over 20% in the USA. It is estimated to be the leading cause of disability in developed countries worldwide by the World Health Organization. In depressed patients who do see improvement with treatment, relapse ...
Views: 10759 - Being for Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Homaira Kabir(part 3 of A Soft Place to Call Home) http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/a-soft-place-to-call-home Now that you have made space for your thoughts and listened to them, gently, without judgment, and without reacting, what would the next steps be? How do you develop the perspective to ...
Views: 1571 - Listening In - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Homaira Kabir(part 2 of A Soft Place to Call Home (http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/a-soft-place-to-call-home) “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky Conscious breathing is my anchor” Thich Nhat Hanh In my last article, I wrote about the importance of being compassionate ...
Views: 1427 - A Soft Place to Call Home - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Homaira KabirExperiences can be painful. Such is life. When we were little, we ran to mommy and her kiss and cuddle fixed everything. Lying in her arms, there seemed not a worry in the world and the incident that had brought us running and howling was very soon a lonely cloud drifting in the far distance. ...
Views: 1504 - Safety Checklist - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently a client admitted to falling back into an old undesirable habit. Ashley had once again become a tyrant at home. She was obsessed with the cleanliness of her house. She worried about getting things done on time. She stopped interacting with her family. The only time she spoke to them was ...
Views: 1371 - Five Ways to Overcome Trauma-Induced Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Hannah WhittenlyWhen you've survived a traumatic experience, the anxiety that often follows can consume you for the rest of your life. Whether the traumatic event was a violent attack or a life-threatening car accident, this anxiety can occasionally develop into post-traumatic stress. Things that didn't matter ...
Views: 1599 - Learn How to Get Rid of Stress and Anxiety With One Simple Life Change - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Bave New ManApproximately 8 out of 10 people in this planet have some sort of faith, religion, or belief in some kind of divine force, and/or supreme being(s). There are numerous religions, spiritual authorities, scriptures and interpretations of the divine and all of them seem to possess the power to ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - What Have You Lost in Constantly "Doing"? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIn our fast-paced, multi-tasking, on-the-go-deadline driven work, we are often caught up in the act of “Doing.” We move from task to task on our to-do list. We rush from work to class to home. We keep pushing ourselves to do more and do it better. from type a to type me: how to stop doing ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Could your child be suffering from Separation Anxiety?? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Rhonda RabowNow, that the new school year is here. I have been receiving calls from parents concerned about their children’s reactions and resistance to returning to school. Many parents are concerned that their child may be suffering from separation anxiety. It is not unusual that your child may have ...
Views: 1441 - The Comfort Zone Concept - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Jake AndersenThe Comfort Zone Concept I have never seen the phrase comfort zone in the dictionary, but if it were there, I suppose it would read something like this: Comfort Zone- A mental state in which no progression toward one’s potential takes place. I believe that my comfort zone is nothing ...
Views: 1711 - Think Positive - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Jake AndersenThink Positive While speaking my thoughts can be a very powerful tool in developing meaningful relationships with those around me, it could also prove to be very detrimental, based on what my thoughts revolve around. With that reasoning, I feel comfortable making the assertion that before I ...
Views: 1709 - Misdiagnosing Narcissism: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Anxiety Disorders – and especially Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – are often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Anxiety is uncontrollable and excessive apprehension. Anxiety disorders usually ...
Views: 1711 - Why Are You Reluctant to Stop Doing It All? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Melissa HeislerWhen the behaviors of a Type A are out of control, we can take responsibility for situations and outcomes, for the feelings and experience or others, and for absolutely everything around us. We think everything is our responsibility, and thus, within our control to affect. We fear if we don’t ...
Views: 1272 - Dear Dr. Romance: I would like to get out of this anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm a 70-yr old man who has been married more than forty years. I read your article "Autonomy and Dependency" I feel like I've been in a codependency relationship the last fifteen years and havedeveloped anxiety & depression. My wife is a ...
Views: 1455 - Have You Become a Type A Personality? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerThe concept of a Type A personality has not been around for long. It was actually identified in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Drs. Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who were studying coronary heart disease. They found a link between personality types and heart disease. According to their ...
Views: 1266 - 6 Ways to Be More Relaxed During Stressful Times - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kayla MatthewsIt could be argued that stress management is a lot like time management. Everyone has the same amount of time in a day, but the individuals who are most productive tend to be those who are very careful about how they spend their time. In terms of tackling stress, the same principle applies. ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Robin Williams - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds." Laurell K Hamilton Mistral's Kiss From the outside looking in, it is easy to say, but he had so much why couldn't he find the help he needed. From the inside looking out, a lot of the ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - The WEIRD BRAIN HACK You Should Use Every Day! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Jason MagillStart Doing This Immediately to Train Your Brain for Success! What I’m about to share with you in this article cannot be ignored. It has literally made the difference in my clients’ ability to gain control over their lives in remarkable ways. You may have heard of visualization or maybe ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - Handling Anxiety Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Tina TessinaWe are all in a time of high stress, and national disasters often bring up fear. If these fears are not dealt with, they can lead to “acting out” behavior, such as drinking too much or creating relationship, work or money problems as a distraction. To avoid ...
Views: 1265 - Everyone Of Us Has The Anxiety Guy Inside Ready To Come Out - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dennis Simsek26.2% Yep, you're not alone in North America or throughout the world if you are currently going through a condition called anxiety disorder. To put things in perspective for you 26.2% of people in America older then the age of 18 (1 in 4) are suffering from some sort of mental disorder, so ...
Views: 1735 - Learn 5 simple steps to making lasting changes - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Rhonda RabowHello everyone and welcome new members One of the most common challenges I have heard my clients express is their difficulty to deal with or accept changes. Whether it is a change at work, at home, in their relationships, in their body, in their income or lifestyle; they all find it ...
Views: 1609 - Thriving Through Acceptance of Self - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Mari LylesSomewhere, right now, multitudes of women are attending seminars urging them to think differently about themselves, live their best lives, believe in themselves and grow. And no matter how wonderfully uplifting these seminars may be, they are outmatched, out-ranked and out-gunned by the ...
Views: 871 - Tips to Calm Pets During Fireworks - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Kumari MullinWith the Fourth of July festivities approaching, many animal owners are very concerned for their companions, especially dogs who can be terrified of the loud noises of fireworks and thunderstorms. Commonly seen signs of noise phobias include: • Shaking, trembling • Excessive ...
Views: 1279 - Four Reasons to Quiet Your Monkey Mind - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from nancy traversWith summer here, it’s time to relax. To let yourself daydream. To take time off from your usual frantic schedule. To free yourself from the rigors of daily life and quiet your mind. Lack of structure used to be a feature of summer vacation, but we seem to be increasingly programmed. Maybe it’s ...
Views: 1237 - Against Hype Such As: “The Day of the Lord...NO MORE WARNINGS–Judgment...Time Is Up!” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhen Christians announce the time of God's judgment, perhaps it should be with Good News of how to avoid the judgment that is coming. While “anything can happen” and it seems like “anytime,” in Bible times, God said, “I will execute judgment” in the context of Passover, Exod 12:12. That's ...
Views: 1410 - You Want the Truth . . . But Can You Handle the Truth? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoeWhen I was much younger and more naive, I used to buy into the New Age belief that we create our personal reality 100% of the time based on our thoughts. But, I've come to realize that this is only a partial truth. And, while our beliefs certainly do influence and affect our experience of ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Aromatherapy for Anxiety Relief – Petitgrain Pure Essential Oil ( Citrus aurantium ) by KG Stiles, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from KG StilesKeywords: A warm, refreshing orange aroma that fairly sparkles with brightness. Petitgrain is a top note often used in perfumery. Almost all cologne waters contain some petitgrain oil. Steam distilled from the leaves of the bitter orange tree Petitgrain oil has a lovely fresh and revitalizing ...
Views: 2663(1 vote) - Grounded: Is Human Touch An Important Part Of Feeling Grounded? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to hear people say that they feel ungrounded and while this may be a term that is more commonly used amongst people who are into self development, it is something that anyone can experience. It therefore won’t matter if they are into self development or not, as they can still ...
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