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By Chris GreenJun 7, 20071 topic

5 Top Tips To Improve Your Relationship

Are you like millions of other people who've endured the frustration of relationship breakdown? Perhaps you're disillusioned with love because relationship after relationship never lasts. Here are 5 reasons as to why many relationships breakdown to help you form lasting, happier unions. nnEffective communication between lovers is a cornerstone of every successful relationship. Communicating wants and needs clearly to each other reduces misunderstandings and confusion and brin

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Chris GreenAug 11, 20101 topic

A New Surefire Technique To Help With Stress & Anxiety

There are many symptoms that sufferers experience when they are dealing with stress, too many to go into detail here. One symptom common among many sufferers is the continual replaying of events from the past. Today, let's look at a new stress relief technique I have created that will really help with stress and anxiety and will also be helpful for people who are suffering from depression. To repeatedly replay past experiences is such a hurtful habit to indulge in. It involve

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Chris GreenOct 2, 20061 topic

Are You Aging Before Your Time?

Itâs strange but for many people, the anti aging battle is just about looking younger. But the aging process doesnât just affect your looks, it also affects your mind and your attitude to life. Entering a state of atrophy is a major factor in aging. Atrophy is the process of withering away and it happens because the individuals concerned allow themselves to become stuck in a never-ending rut of dull routine.nn If your anti aging strategy is to be successful, avoiding atro

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Chris GreenJul 20, 20051 topic

Antidepressants: Cure or Control?

Theyâre the plagues of the modern world. Stress, depressionnand anxiety are on the increase, year in, year out and theynshow no signs of ending their relentless onslaught. In thenUnited States alone, over 40 million people are affected bynthese illnesses annually, and for the majority of sufferers, the only means of stopping the pain is by taking powerful antidepressant drugs.nnWhatâs curious is that most of them will be on these drugsnfor life. Equally curious is that ov

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Chris GreenAug 2, 20051 topic

How To Help A Stressed Or Depressed Loved One

I receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that people who love us are also affected by these illnesses and may find it difficult to understand what's happening. They want to help, but justdon't know what to do for the best.nnHaving lived with a depressed partner for 3 years andsuffered anxiety and depression for 5 years, I've

Primary topic: Natural Health

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By Chris GreenJul 20, 20051 topic

5 Top Tips To Increase Your Personal Power

Have you ever started a new project full to the brim withenthusiasm only to have your enthusiasm and motivation waneas the months go by? When we're pursuing something of worthin our lives, enthusiasm and motivation are two veryimportant factors. They act as driving forces for us andkeep us on course to achieve our goals. So how can wemaintain high levels of both? Try these ideas:nn1. The most important one: Have at least one person in yourlife who is like-minded. This means s

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenMay 2, 20061 topic

3 Words That Relieve Stress, Depression & Anxiety

One of the most common flawed modes of behavior performed by every sufferer who enters into a harrowing episode of stress, depression or anxiety concerns the words they use to describe situations and events they are confronted with. In using powerful, emotive words, sufferers will trigger the fear response and the more they use such words, the worse their suffering gets.nnPowerful, emotive words are part of everybodyâs vocabulary. Sometimes, we use powerful words when we lo

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenAug 2, 20051 topic

Are You Killing Your Beautiful Dream?

It's one of the saddest events I see and unfortunately, Insee it far too often. Fear, the most destructive of humannemotions, succeeds in totally ruining the dreams andnambitions of millions and millions of people EVERY YEAR.nnAnd the real sad part is that the people involved give in to their fears and kill their beautiful dream. Any chance of experiencing a fulfilled happy life, of living the life they truly want, evaporates.nnJust why do people kill their dreams?nnI want to

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenJan 17, 20061 topic

3 Ways To Ease Depression Isolation

One of the hardest symptoms to deal with during a depressive episode is feeling disconnected from reality. This feeling causes sufferers to retreat further and further into their own world. They become isolated from their loved ones and friends and the loneliness deepens the depression.nnHereâs three ways to stop isolation from making depression worse.nn1. Have at least one person you can turn to and have regular contact with 3-4 times a week. Someone you can call when you

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenFeb 4, 20071 topic

5 Simple Steps To Managing Stress Effectively

Managing stress successfully needn't involve powerful medications. You can drastically reduce stress levels naturally and here are five stress management steps you can take to quickly boost your mood levels. nnIf you're feeling under stress, here is a quick, easy technique you can use anywhere at anytime to help you find relief. It's called "square breathing" and it works like this: First, slowly inhale as deeply as you can for a count of 5 seconds. Then hold it for five seco

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Chris GreenJul 12, 20101 topic

How To Handle Stress - 3 Powerful Natural Techniques

Everybody is going to have to deal with several quite demanding situations at certain times of their lives. There are going to be highs and lows throughout life and during the lows, knowing how to handle stress proficiently is key so you don't enter into traumatic periods of depression or anxiety. One of the most effective stress reduction techniques to possess is the ability to concentrate on events in your life that you are able to influence rather than wasting time, effort

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Chris GreenApr 19, 20071 topic

3 Little-Known Facts You Need To Know About Antidepressants

It is widely believed that antidepressant drugs are the best treatment for stress, depression and anxiety. After consulting with their health professional, many sufferers will be put on a course of antidepressants, but how effective are these drugs? Not very, in fact they cannot provide a permanent cure and here are the reasons why.nnA good way for antidepressants to help sufferers is to "kick start" the process towards full recovery. By raising levels of serotonin, the "happ

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenJan 17, 20061 topic

5 Tips To Conquer Your Fear Of Taking Action

When an opportunity arises to change your life for the better, your fear will generate excuses to spoil it for you. Each excuse is a single piece in the loserâs jigsaw. The end picture is an unhappy picture of you. Hereâs how you can build a happier one.nnLetâs say youâve seen someone you really fancy. You canât take your eyes off them and you want to get it on with them. As soon as you think about approaching them, fear starts the jigsaw puzzle:nn1. Fearâs first

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenMay 2, 20061 topic

Stop Giving Yourself Permission To Fail

Itâs a powerful statement isnât it? Because who on earth would ever give themselves permission to fail? But, and I say this without any fear of contradiction, most people I meet give themselves permission to fail time and time again. nnThe problem is that the permission is given without even realizing it. Iâm going to give a couple of examples of this so you can be aware of it and so you can stop doing it.nn1. An acquaintance of mine is a perfect example of the first ty

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Chris GreenMar 13, 20061 topic

Stop Money Worries Killing You!

Recently, as I was surfing around the web, I found yet another website offering misguided, uninformed and irrelevant advice to people who are stressed, depressed or anxious. The site had the following advice for sufferers:nnâMost people who become stressed, anxious or depressed do so because they are experiencing financial difficulties. Debt is a big problem for a lot of people, and many struggle to service debts because they are on a low income. Other factors include pover

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenSep 4, 20061 topic

3 Crucial First Steps To Beat Stress, Depression & Anxiety

If youâre enduring a harrowing episode of stress, depression or anxiety, then seeing light at the end of the tunnel can be difficult. You just want the torment to stop. Here are three steps you can take to start walking towards the light today: nn1. With many changes in life, the first step is the hardest and taking the first step towards beating stress, depression and anxiety is no different. Itâs accepting that where you are now is solely down to you. This took me so lo

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Chris GreenJan 10, 20061 topic

How To Help A Stressed Or Depressed Loved One

Copyright Â© 2006 Christopher GreennnI receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. They want to help, but just donât know what to do for the best.nnI lived with a depressed partner for 3 years and suffered anxiety for 5 years, Iâve experienced both sides. Hereâs how you can help your loved one.nn1. Please, however frustrated you feel, never say to a depr

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenJun 6, 20061 topic

How To Eliminate Depression Stigma

For many sufferers, depression brings on feelings of guilt and shame and because of these feelings, they will not seek help. But are these feelings valid? Lack of understanding â both in sufferers and non-sufferers â clouds the issue. So hereâs how to end the stigma associated with depression, stress, and anxiety. nn1. The majority of people in our society experience psychological problems during their lives: Problems from childhood with parents and siblings; stress at

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenMay 14, 20071 topic

3 Little-Known Dating Tips To Create Magnetic Attraction

Itâs amazing but many guys unknowingly ruin their dating game because they do the same things other guys do and just end up frustrated and perplexed. Check out the following common dating mistakes so you can get rid of them and tighten up your dating game.nnOne of the biggest mistakes most guys make when looking for a new date is obsessing over one woman. They see a gorgeous girl and decide to go over and totally blow the gig by hanging around like a bad smell. I bet youâ

Primary topic: Dating

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By Chris GreenFeb 7, 20061 topic

5 Ways To Ease Depression

For many people who suffer from depression, or stress or anxiety, the only way to find relief is by taking antidepressants. Sometimes they help, often they donât. Hereâs five far more effective but wholly natural ways you can use to help you lift the fog of a depressive episode. And unlike a bottle of drugs, you can use these techniques for the rest of your life.nn1. Start and end each day in a positive way. Listen to upbeat music, and avoid reading or watching anything t

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenAug 6, 20061 topic

Are Your Memories Depressing You?

One of the ways stress, depression and anxiety affects sufferers is in the way they recall events from their lives. I call this âSelective Thinkingâ and in this article, youâll discover how selective thinking fuels stress, depression and anxiety.nnThere are many days that we have lived in our lives that we simply donât remember. Days where we went to school, went on holiday, went for a day out, went for interviews, went to work, days spent relaxing at home or just day

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenAug 20, 20071 topic

2 Effective Ways To Quickly Relieve Stress

If you're caught up in a harrowing storm of stress, depression or anxiety, you may feel that the storm will never pass. Most sufferers of these problems feel like this at some point and it further deepens the torment, intensifying the storm, a storm with no end in sight.nnI want to give an all-to real example of how a sufferer can reach the point where they feel life will never change. You'll then see how to overcome this.nnFor example, you are under pressure at work and thin

Primary topic: Success Coaching

Success Coaching

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By Chris GreenJun 12, 20071 topic

5 Ways To Relieve Stress This Weekend

With a busy working life and a busy home life, stress levels can soar during the regular week. Let's make the most of the weekend by including several great stress busters to help you relax and find peace of mind.nnAnother great way to relieve stress is to read a book. Great if the sun is shining! Fix up a comfy chair or lounger, make a jug of your favorite cool beverage, put some light music on if you wish and immerse yourself in a good read. Reading is such a great way to r

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Chris GreenJan 10, 20061 topic

Ten Tips To Create A Brand New You! Part 1

Copyright Â© 2006 Christopher GreennnLooking to reinvent yourself, to create a brand new you and get even more happiness and fulfilment from life? Hereâs the first 5 of 10 exciting ideas to help you transform yourselfâ¦nn1. First and most important of them all, is the attitude to how you approach your new life. Realize that from this point on, you start with a clean slate. Whatever has happened before no longer matters. The past is the past, it has been and gone so leave i

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenMar 18, 20051 topic

Calming The Inner Voice

Stress. Depression. Anxiety. Theyâre powerful words that conjure up all kinds of images and prejudices in our minds. People who suffer from these illnesses find it hard to cope with life. They can feel deeply unhappy, they can find no joy in anything life has to offer, and of course, their levels of self-esteem, confidence and self-respect plummet. nnBut how can this happen to someone?nnLetâs concentrate on how these illnesses affect the way we value the self. Of all of t

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Chris GreenMar 30, 20051 topic

The Thief Of Fulifilment

One of the biggest problems we can encounter when we consider making changes to our life is fear. Even though the changes we want to make will bring more happiness by considerably enhancing our lives, fear will still raise its head to try and stop us in our tracks.nnWhy does this happen?nnItâs all to do with the way the subconscious perceives survival. It knows that you are in a safe position and that survival is more or less guaranteed if you carry on in the same way. As s

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenJun 6, 20061 topic

3 Questions To Empower You

For most people in our society, life will hold little more than a dutiful slog in the 9-5 rat race for forty years before retiring. Many will look back on their lives and wished theyâd had an opportunity to have done something different. Some may have even had opportunities to do so but didnât take them. One thought is very common: âI wish I couldâve done something else but I never really knew what I wanted to do.ânnSounds familiar, yes? nnRelax. Because I can help

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenApr 10, 20061 topic

Stop Money Worries Killing You!

Recently, as I was surfing around the web, I found yet another website offering misguided, uninformed and irrelevant advice to people who are stressed, depressed or anxious. The site had the following advice for sufferers:nnâMost people who become stressed, anxious or depressed do so because they are experiencing financial difficulties. Debt is a big problem for a lot of people, and many struggle to service debts because they are on a low income. Other factors include pover

Primary topic: Depression

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By Chris GreenAug 16, 20051 topic

5 Tips To Gain A Winning Advantage In Life

Do you wish you could live your dream life? Hereâs 5 top tips to help turn your dream into realityâ¦nn1. Invest in your dream. This will mean investing time to develop the necessary skills and investing money to develop skills - equipment, books, courses, seminars - to take you closer to your goals. These are investments in yourself â in your dream and are never wasted. My best friend is currently studying to be a commercial pilot. The process will cost him around FIFTY

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenAug 6, 20061 topic

How You Can Become One In A Million

Do you ever wonder why millions and millions of people live life in exactly the same way? Fear and a need for security are the driving forces at work here and this combination prevents most people from living their dreams. Terrified to take even the smallest of risks, they experience very little excitement and few adventures. A steady job, married with two kids, a nice home in a decent area and a couple of vacations every year. Make no mistake about it, this is pretty much as

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenApr 10, 20061 topic

How Team Ferrari Can Accelerate Your Success

Picture the scene:nnItâs the Monaco Grand Prix and the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher is in pole position. The warm-up lap has been completed and Schumacher revs the engine, waiting for the lights to flash in sequence: Ready. Set. GO!nnThe race begins. Schumacher uses his supreme skill to drive the car to its limits and successfully overcome the challenges presented by the tricky street circuit. nnAt each third of the race, the perfect opportunity to bring the car into the p

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenJan 10, 20061 topic

Ten Tips To Create A Brand New You! Part 2

Copyright Â© 2006 Christopher GreennnHello again! Hope you tried the first five tips and youâre ready to try the next five. Hereâs another 5 top tips for you to continue your transformationâ¦nn6. Plan a weekend adventure. Make it something BIG, something exciting and something youâve never done before. Some ideas for you to consider: A hot air balloon ride, white water rafting, a survival course, a cattle drive, climb a mountain, scuba diving, whatever you can think of

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenJul 3, 20061 topic

How An Invisible Enemy Is Spoiling Your Life

You have an enemy. It is a cruel enemy, full of cunning and without a care for you or your ambitions. It is relentless and it will never stop wreaking havoc with you by spoiling your dreams and plans for a better, happier life. It has one purpose: security. You canât see it. You canât touch it. But you will feel the pain it causes unless you know how to fight it.nnThe name of this destructive, invisible enemy? Fear.nnLet me make a guess about you. Throughout your life, yo

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Chris GreenAug 16, 20051 topic

5 Top Tips To Boost Your Spirits

If youâre feeling like everything is getting on top of you, or youâre finding it difficult to cope or function, or youâre feeling down in the dumps, then try these 5 easy-to-do tips to relieve tension and stress and boost your spirits:nn1. Take a relaxing bath. Add music, candles and a glass of your favourite drink: beer, tea, hot chocolate, wine or even champagne. Close the door and forget about everything else for an hour or so. This helps to increase levels of calmne

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Chris GreenAug 26, 20081 topic

A Great Stress Relief Technique You Can Apply Quickly

You hold a belief about yourself, about who and what you are as a unique person. I have this too, so does everybody. These beliefs are shaped by events that happen to you during the course of your life and it is the way you make sense of these events - how you assign meanings - that is so important. If you assign negative meanings, you can choose to believe you are a victim and this can have a destructive, stressful effect on your life for many, many years.nnAn old friend of

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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