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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 16, 20091 topic

Perceptions & Beliefs

The one thing that often leads to disagreements is when other people don't see things our way. It is a clash of perceptions and beliefs which often leads to making negative judgements about the person who disagrees with your point of view. In this article I will be talking about changing negative perceptions and beliefs that may have been holding you back from truly enjoying your life to the fullest. We are all individuals with differing viewpoints and beliefs, but we are st

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Cheryl HitchcockDec 14, 20091 topic

De-clutter Your Life and Make Room for the New

Usually when we think of clutter, we're referring to stuff seeping out of basements and closets and garages. We all have things we don't use anymore, whether it's clothes, toys, old gifts, knickknacks, and odds and ends. Most of the time our clutter ends up in piles and we forget what is buried unde eath. Once upon a time our stuff was valuable, but over the years it starts to accumulate and leaves no room for new things. Maybe you have a dress hanging in your closet that w

Primary topic: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 25, 20101 topic

Be Your Own Visionary

"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." Helen Keller When most of us think about visionaries we think of those who are the true leaders of our time. Ghandi, Einstein, Mozart, Michelangelo, Tolstoy, and the list can go on indefinitely. Yes, it's true that these people through their work on earth caused us to change the way we perceive life. The one thing that all of the great visionary had in common were that they were ordinary human beings who brought to life ext

Primary topic: Mind Body Healing

Mind Body Healing

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 12, 20111 topic

The Most Powerful Parts of Communication

When most people think about communication, it’s about the words and phrases that are spoken in a conversation. However, another important part of communication is the role of body language and gut feelings. In fact, over 80% of what you say to others is through facial expressions alone. Amazingly, these unconscious parts of communication are the most powerful. Your gut feeling or intuition tells you when something doesn’t match between what a person says and how they make y

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Cheryl HitchcockSep 4, 20091 topic

Suicidal Ideations

Although suicide is a fairly heavy topic and conjures up all kinds of negative images, nevertheless it should be talked about, however briefly within this scope. When deciding what aspects to cover with this topic, and there are many, I decided to talk about risk assessment. One of the most important aspects of my job while working with high risk clients was knowing how to act fast in the face of suicidal ideations. If you or someone you know is expressing suicidal thoughts

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Cheryl HitchcockApr 25, 20101 topic

Stress Awareness Month and Your Health

April is stress awareness month and to commemorate this event I wanted to point out an interesting fact: stress can be a major cause of illnesses. Many of the ailments that health practitioners treat are overwhelmingly due to stress. Just think, if stress didn't exist many doctors would be out of work. What starts as being "stressed out" can manifest in the body as a small problem, like say a lump in the throat or shoulder pain, but over the years that symptom might turn int

Primary topic: Digestive Wellness

Digestive Wellness

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By Cheryl HitchcockMay 24, 20101 topic

6 Tips for Working with Your Therapist

Therapy is not an easy endeavor, but it is well worth the effort. Sometimes it is helpful to have an action plan for exactly how to work with your therapist and what to expect. Therapists and coaches are not magic workers, but rather people who provide guidance and the tools to help you get where you want to go (and also help you figure out what you want). Here are some tips for working with your therapist or personal coach: 1. Trust your therapist or coach. Going into ther

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Cheryl HitchcockApr 24, 20091 topic

Prescription Drug Abuse

What do you think of when you hear the words ‘drug addict’? Do all kinds of scary images come to mind? In my 13 years of working with people who have addictions, each one of them has been an ordinary human being caught up in extraordinary situations. Not one of them has ever wanted to grow up to be a drug addict. These people come from all walks of life, all demographics and who may be functioning or non-functioning with regards to their lives, jobs, etc. One group of addict

Primary topic: Addiction and Recovery

Addiction and Recovery

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 16, 20091 topic

Seasonal Depression

February is considered the most depressing month of the year. The festivities of the holidays are over and there is no break in the weather for what seems like forever! This combination of decreased sunlight and bitter weather conditions helps manifest depressive feelings in many people. Our activity level decreases due to our limited ability to engage in outdoor leisure pursuits and we often put on more weight as well. No wonder we feel most depressed during this month! Lac

Primary topic: Depression

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 16, 20091 topic

I Didn’t Say That!

We all have the ability to communicate, even if we don't speak. Even those who are considered deaf, mute and have no ability to move, communicate with us. I have worked with people who could only move their eyebrows or eyes and make sounds. Not only was I able to communicate with them but understand their personalities, likes, dislikes, what their needs were, and even their sense of humour. It was a matter of closing my internal chatter, observing their behaviours and non-ver

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training

Communication Skills and Training

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 16, 20091 topic

Cutting Through Stress

Stress is something that comes with everyday life. It's not something that we can eliminate completely or need to avoid at all costs, but there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. The holidays are almost upon us and even though it's a happy time we all know that it's also a stressful time. Maybe I can help you get through the holiday season with a little less stress. Stress when left out of control can cause significant anxiety or depression, as well as

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Cheryl HitchcockNov 1, 20091 topic

Power of Unlea ing or Getting Back to Ground Zero

There are two absolutely amazing fits a child manages in the first two years of her life. One is learning to walk. The other one is learning to talk. They acquire both of these skills seemingly effortlessly. Somewhere between all the other activities - eating, crying, soiling diapers, shacking rattles, and sleeping peacefully in their car seats, they learn. How many adults do you know who, in the same time frame of approximately 2 years can learn both tight-rope walking and

Primary topic: Learning

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 26, 20101 topic

10 Ways to Be Happier Now

Despite any negativity you encounter, you can choose what you want to pay attention to and direct your energy toward things that make you happy. Here are some ways to feel happier now: 1. Turn off the news. Many of the news outlets would like us to know how bad things are getting, but really, things have always been chaotic in our world. Can you imagine the news from previous centuries in history? If you look at history books, most of it is not very pretty, so don't buy into

Primary topic: Mind Body Healing

Mind Body Healing

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 30, 20091 topic

Don't Speak To Me Like That!

So your children are all grown up with children of their own, the dynamics of your relationship with your grown child has changed but no one told you! Here you are continuing in your role as mother when your adult child speaks to you in a disrespectful way. You're upset and start to chastise your child with all the authority a mother has, when you realize that you're not getting the results you're used to. All the power has worn off. When your grown child has a child, he/she

Primary topic: Family

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By Cheryl HitchcockApr 3, 20111 topic

Are You Settling for Less Than You Deserve?

Many people insist they have a healthy sense of self-esteem, but then they do things that prove otherwise. They might make poor decisions, spend time with people who treat them badly, or put everyone else first and themselves last. These choices often come from low self-worth that creates unhealthy and dysfunctional beliefs. On page 47 of my book, I explain: “Self-esteem is defined as the way in which you think of yourself; your own value and abilities. It is quite often ti

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 30, 20091 topic

Stress and the Dating Game

In my years as a therapist and Stress Management Coach I have spoken with a lot of single men and the subject that has them stressed out more often than not is the dating 'game'. While they have their lives together for the most part, good jobs, a vehicle, their own place to live, leisure activities, and good friends, they seem to become almost paralyzed with fear at the prospect of dating. Sure dating in this day and age is stressful, what with all the game playing involved

Primary topic: Dating

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By Cheryl HitchcockApr 3, 20111 topic

Align Yourself with the Law of Attraction

Most of us have heard about the Law of Attraction thanks to the movie The Secret. It is the idea that everything in your life is attracted to you based on what you are thinking. Basically, “like attracts like.” It’s also the idea that whatever you give a lot of attention to will manifest in your life. Many people have done vision boards and made wish lists thanks to the concept, but did you know that it is possible to take this to a deeper level? Where the idea of positive t

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 16, 20091 topic

Self-Esteem: Make More Deposits Than Withdrawals

It's an issue that crops up for people at every stage of life and can be improved for anyone, regardless of age. It is called our self esteem and can take a battering without warning. I'll help you to understand and increase your self esteem so that your internal 'bank account' of self esteem is always full enough so that a 'withdrawal' or battering won't leave you broke. Self-esteem is defined as the way in which you think of yourself, your own worth and abilities. It is qu

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Cheryl HitchcockOct 31, 20091 topic

Therapy Should I or Shouldn't I?

I'm all about breaking stereotypes and reducing stigma. I've often run into many of these in my line of business. As a therapist working with some of the most vulnerable and stigmatized people in society I feel an obligation to debunk stereotypes that have held people back from seeking help and judging others. For now, I will address the stigma around therapy. When I tell people that I'm a therapist/counsellor I usually get a couple of different reactions. One stereotype tha

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Cheryl HitchcockJan 21, 20101 topic

Are you ready to achieve BIG and GREAT things for your life in 2010?

Are you ready to achieve BIG and GREAT things for your life in 2010? Do you have a PLAN and VISION to achieve your greatness for the New Year? I'm talking about truly manifesting all that you desire for yourself, so that you can live your true path and live your life to the fullest! I have been helping my clients as well as myself to do this for many years and there is no time like NOW for you to really be able to direct your life in a way that cements your true desires.

Primary topic: Coach Training and Certification

Coach Training and Certification

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By Cheryl HitchcockJun 29, 20111 topic

Fear vs. Faith: Which One Drives You?

No matter what you believe in, your beliefs influence what happens in your life. This includes everything from your chosen career to what you’ll accept in terms of relationships and the opportunities that flow your way. If you have too many beliefs that are fear-based, it’s hard to have faith and fully engage in life. In fact, there is a saying that goes “the opposite of fear is faith.” If you are constantly fearful, even if the fear is only imagined, it’s hard to make choic

Primary topic: Faith

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 17, 20111 topic

How to Let Go of Outdated Beliefs

Why do we latch on to certain beliefs and not others? One reason is that we are repeating behavior learned in childhood. Our belief systems are a cycle and if we don’t do anything to transform them, we will continue to hang on to old beliefs and behaviors, repeating them over and over. Through my experience I have learned that it is easier for people to change what they see as a negative belief if they know where it comes from. Having a true understanding can help you get to

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Cheryl HitchcockSep 30, 20101 topic

Why Is it Difficult to Change?

This month a lot of changes are on the horizon and I thought it might be interesting to tackle the subject of change and why it is difficult to change. Sometimes we welcome change into our lives, but other times we resist and run the opposite direction. Even if we know we need to make a change, it's certainly easier and takes less effort to stay the same. One of the most important things to realize is that sometimes when we avoid making the changes we want, eventually another

Primary topic: Self Improvement Associations and Organizations

Self Improvement Associations and Organizations

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By Cheryl HitchcockMay 28, 20111 topic

The 5 Stages of Change for Money and Success

Too often, people view money and success as out of reach, but these things are obtainable if you are willing to set a goal and move through the 5 stages of change. However, some people see their goal as impossible or don't take action to go after it. Others might self-sabotage or procrastinate. Sometimes it is simply easier to make excuses and stay where you are than it is to change. The good news is all these things are normal and actually a part of the change process. You m

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Cheryl HitchcockDec 20, 20101 topic

10 Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress

Even though the holidays are an exciting time of year, they can also be a burden. Many people feel a great amount of stress, anxiety, and worry while trying to create the perfect holiday. Learning skills for coping with holiday stress can make a big difference. These coping skills can be useful whether you're dealing with a major stressor or things on a smaller scale. The ability to cope with holiday stress will help you to enjoy the season and all of the treasures it brings.

Primary topic: Digestive Wellness

Digestive Wellness

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By Cheryl HitchcockMay 28, 20111 topic

The Keys to Finding Your Purpose, Pt. 2

One of the cornerstones of finding your purpose is that you feel good inside. When you are in alignment with the Universe itself, it’s like you’re on the red carpet with life. There are still bumps along the way, but mostly the path is filled with smiles and smooth sailing. Too often, however, we think that we need to keep feeling bad—and that somehow feeling bad is necessary or “something we have to go through”—to get where we want to go. This isn’t true, unless you put mor

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Cheryl HitchcockMay 28, 20111 topic

The Keys to Finding Your Purpose, Pt. 1

What is your life’s purpose? A lot of people struggle with this question while trying to find the career and circumstances that fit. For some, finding purpose is an ongoing challenge, especially with the pressures of every day life and making a good living; others seem to know from the start what they want. Many people find purpose in careers, while others find it through home life or a combination of the two. Some people end up feeling they have a particular purpose due to

Primary topic: Life Lessons

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By Cheryl HitchcockMay 28, 20111 topic

Surprising Tips About Living a Balanced Life

Many people wish they had more balance in life, but what “balanced” really means might come as a surprise. It’s not being a super woman (or man) or getting everything crossed out on your to-do list right now. Balance is about making choices and being willing to change behavior patterns. Balance isn’t instant, but anyone can be more balanced with a little effort. Here are some tips: Balance takes time. Sometimes, when busy people try to create a new habit, they go full force

Primary topic: Life Lessons

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By Cheryl HitchcockMar 5, 20111 topic

Time Management Tips for Success

If it feels to you like you’re constantly in a time crunch or with a giant to-do list, time management will help you feel more in control of your life. The idea is to use your time efficiently, prioritize, and stay organized. Here are some time management tips to use: 1. Be Efficient: People who utilize time most efficiently are the ones who know how to manage their daily activities. They are the ones who focus on what they want to accomplish and spend less energy “fighting

Primary topic: Work Life Balance

Work Life Balance

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 17, 20111 topic

Help! I'm Stressed and Anxious

Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand, especially in our stressful, fast-paced culture. Sometimes it feels like everything -- jobs, home, relationships, money - is compounding to cause greater amounts of stress. When stress becomes a problem our fears and worries are heightened to the point where the body starts to react. Stress increases heart rate and respiration, makes us feel anxious, nervous, and fearful, and it can cause conditions that are detrimental to us, both m

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 30, 20091 topic

Cultivating Kindness

This is a great topic and so timely for today with all of the turmoil that seems to be going on globally, especially with the fear that is being cultivated about the world's economy. We tend to get caught up in our own lives, and making sure that we are okay and have enough. Often we tend to go to a place of panic and survival of the fittest when we are being bombarded with such negative news. This is the time when we should be mindful of being kind to others. They may be fe

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Cheryl HitchcockJun 29, 20111 topic

How to Receive a Healthy Dose of Faith

If you open yourself to receive, the Universe will provide you with everything that you need. This includes faith. As I say in my book Just Give Your Head a Shake: “I knew by the time I was a teenager that I had an innate ability to analyze human behavior. I could tell when people were not being ‘real’ in spite of how they projected themselves to the world. But I didn’t know what to do with it until I opened my mind to receive direction from the Universe.” Here are some tips

Primary topic: Faith

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By Cheryl HitchcockJun 29, 20111 topic

Practicing the Art of Giving Back

This act of giving to another person or charity can create a great deal of positive energy flowing into your life. It has been noted that the giver (and not the receiver) actually gets greater amounts of positive energy, which in turn, amplifies happiness and optimism. That means that giving truly is better than receiving! Of course, you can only give what you already possess, but those things like your time, attention, thanks, and love are some of the most powerful and auth

Primary topic: Self Improvement Associations and Organizations

Self Improvement Associations and Organizations

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By Cheryl HitchcockJul 30, 20091 topic

Prescription Drug Abuse

What do you think of when you hear the words 'drug addict'? Do all kinds of scary images come to mind? In my 13 years of working with people who have addictions, each one of them has been an ordinary human being caught up in extraordinary situations. Not one of them has ever wanted to grow up to be a drug addict. These people come from all walks of life, all demographics and who may be functioning or non-functioning with regards to their lives, jobs, etc. One group of addict

Primary topic: Happiness

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