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It is rare to discover a patient who really looks forward to surgery without having a few fears trying to hide themselves in the back of his or her mind. Some manage to keep those fears well hidden but others find this task a little more difficult to achieve. We all know that fears cause tension. What you perhaps do
We all suffer from time to time from a feeling of sluggishness; a lack of desire to do the things which we know we should do. You may not feel motivated to exercise, study, and work or even to just to get out of bed in the morning. But there is in fact one single key to getting yourself motivated which applies to absol
Some people are addicted to excitement, fun or mischief. When I say mischief I mean a little more than regular excitement or good old fun. A person who is addicted to fun is always looking for a laugh. Mischief in the sense I have in mind here should also be distinguished from a pure adrenalin thing; it's kind of lik
Research has shown that females are more prone to anxiety than men. Studies indicate that women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and that they have far more stress triggers than do men. Women it seems have on average four times more anxiety triggers than men. Through experience we learn to anticipate danger
Music has a massive effect on our emotions, but not all music creates the same effect. Humans are not the only living beings to respond to music. Plants, animals and even water crystals can be seen to change depending upon what music is being played. Different types of music create different reactions. r
Not everyone feels good about going into exams. No matter how much you prepare in terms of learning and diligent study time, you also have to ensure that you remain calm and relaxed so as to ensure your memory and recall ability flows in an optimal manner. Competition to get into good schools, colleges and universities
There are few people who do not feel a few nervous twinges when contemplating surgery, be it extensive or minimally invasive. The thought of having a routine blood test or vaccination can be enough to set many patients teeth on edge, let alone being subjected to anesthetic and a surgeon’s knife. r
Not everyone likes to be the center of attention when in a large group of people, but we all do need attention in our individual ways. We need attention as a matter of survival. The need for attention is acknowledged by most and yet also feared at times. There are of course times in everyone's existence when you woul
When you shut down one sense the others are provided with more focus and attention and they will thereby be enhanced. In language you will often hear phrases used with promote one sense or another. A beautiful painting might invoke in you a whole range of sound as well as visual pleasure, giving rise to the suggestio
There are two sides to every coin. In life we are provided with endless opportunities and an equal number of choices. Some choices are easily made; others can prove to be more difficult as they evoke conflicting emotions. r
In this day and age there seems to be a lot of chatter going on about the causes of stress, the ways in which you can relieve stress and manage stress, be it emotional stress, workplace stress, chronic stress, or whatever other terminology one might come up with. Stress, stress, stress! We hear this word bandied about
How many times has your heart been broken? The answer to this question will go some way towards predicting how easily you might recover or otherwise from your broken heart. How badly your heart has been broken will also assist in predicting the difficulty or ease with which you recover. r
I watched the movie "My Sister's Keeper" yesterday. It's a great film which tugs away at your heart strings. I am really glad we watched it at home instead of going out to the movie theatre; I used more than my fair share of Kleenex! The film raised questions about death and what happens next. Do you meet up in the aft
Some people are really good about standing up for themselves and asking for what they want or need in a relationships. Others sit back and wait, relying on their belief that their partner should know what they want or need. Some would say that if you have to ask, you are potentially forcing your partner into a situatio
Jealousy is a dangerous and destructive emotion which can override logical thought and motivate one to act in irrational ways. When you are feeling Jealous you can feel like you are caught up in a tornado which twists its way through your life, destroying everything in its path leaving you and others unsure as to when
A good relationship does not hinge upon a single key factor. Rather, a good relationship requires a cocktail of ingredients that blend together in the same manner as a good recipe. Like recipes there can be variations made to the balance of ingredients that have the ability to either enhance or spoil the desired result
Everyone should have at least one fur blanket in his or her home. Have you noticed how these lovely soft and nicely colored accessories have seemingly appeared in every home store over recent years? And if you spend a little time being "a fly on the wall" in these stores you'll see that nobody can walk past them with
Anger is an emotion that most people would prefer to avoid if at all possible. Anger makes us feel out of control. Perhaps I should actually reverse the order in which that statement is made? Certainly the two go hand in hand. Untamed and unchecked anger has the power to completely destroy many things in many senses.
Happiness is a state of being. You are happy or you are not happy. The question is what can you do so as to place yourself in a position whereby you are more likely to be happy than otherwise. Happiness is in fact a feeling that you are totally in control of, so long as you appreciate this fact. Your own thoughts, wh
A fear of heights can prove to be very uncomfortable indeed. You can avoid some situations but at other times you can be taken by surprise and become imprisoned by your fears. There is a potential easy and effective cure...hypnosis. A fear of heights can be extremely debilitating depending upon how severely you are aff
Any phobia causes unnecessary discomfort, some more so than others. To suffer from a phobia means to experience abject fear in certain circumstances. In the case of claustrophobia this means that small or enclosed spaces are what constitute those circumstances. r
When you haven't slept you simply do not feel quite right. Your energy levels are depleted and you feel like you are running on a low-grade fuel. Your body feels sluggish and your mind is equally not as sharp as you would like it to be. Sleep problems can be caused for many reasons. Sometimes worry or anxiety can lie
The most important thing in life is finding happiness and promoting happiness to everyone you come into contact with. There are dozens of happiness quotes. One so often hears the phrase that "you cannot buy happiness"; it's true; you cannot buy happiness. But how do you go about the task of finding happiness? True happ
We all know the metaphor about not being able to see the woods for the trees. To be able to achieve success in almost anything in life you have to be able to look at things from different angles. You have to be able to see the woods and the trees, not simply one or the other. Many situations in golf are reflective of
I read a passage in a book by Neal Donald Walsh which describes the impact of your thoughts in a very straightforward manner. The passage was entitled "A Thought Is Forever" and went on to describe how thoughts generate energy which then create an impact upon the surrounding world, the universe itself:- "Thought is pur
A lot of people talk about their desire to meet their soul mate, their other half, or the right one. Whatever terminology is used the meaning is basically the same. You want to meet that special person who is your perfect partner. I happened to watch a dating program on the television where Patti, the millionaire mat
Some people feel broken and empty when they are not involved in an intimate relationship, but these feelings may in actual fact get in the way of you finding your soul mate. The feelings of loneliness and being "broke " can effectively emit negative vibes which make you vulnerable to stepping into the wrong relationshi
What you do today inevitably affects what happens in your tomorrow, although at the time you can have little idea of the extent of that impact. We spend much of our lives planning for our future, imagining what we would like to achieve and hoping that we attain our goals and live our dreams. r
In life it is easy to get this the wrong way around and remember all too easily the things that do not matter whilst overlooking the things that do really matter. We tend to tie ourselves up in knots when thinking about silly little things instead of focusing upon things that have far greater potential impact. r
Losing anything is frustrating, but to lose your passport can be a particularly painful experience, depending upon where you might be at the time. We all, I'm sure, know of somebody who has experienced the stress of trying to work out how to get home, or how to go about replacing this essential identifying item. r
How would you like to feel a little more sure of yourself, or comfortable to speak in front of a crowd, or confident enough to speak up for yourself and disagree if you want to? A lack of confidence has the ability to affect one in so very many different ways. r
Anger is a natural response that we all experience. Some of us feel this emotion more frequently than others. Similarly, some of us control our emotions better than others. Anger leaves a bad taste in your mouth in the sense that it transmits a lingering feeling of negativity. The angrier you get the deeper the emoti
Confidence is King. The best gift you can give to your child is confidence. We hear such edicts every day, from all quarters. We know that it's true. Being confident makes almost every experience in life so much easier to deal with. Even so, not everyone is confident. Not everyone has this gift. There are many people
No imagination? Want to develop your imagination? Imagination is what is the precursor to reality, and so it is an incredibly important step when in pursuit of success. Do you feel that you lack in imagination or simply cannot seem to get your imagination working as you might wish? It's frustrating when a peer points o
Confidence and self belief allow you to do more of what you want to do. Are you content with every aspect of your life? Is there a part of your life which you would like to change over or to improve upon? Many people suffer from negative effects carried forwards from past experiences which haven't been comfortable; thi
Recent research by scientists at Johns Hopkins University has indicated that patients who undergo painful cancer treatments can experience pain relief by the very simple task of surrounding themselves with tranquil pictures of nature. A scene which was used frequently in this particular study was of the Victoria Falls.
People often scoff or laugh at their dreams, forgetting that the process of dreaming is an essential part of mental existence. Your dreams are important and are able to tell you a lot. Dreams can easily be interpreted if you really wish to put your mind to this task. Dreams can tell you a lot about ongoing not quite
How many people do you know who are really content with their life, happy with their lot, completely satisfied with what they have got? I frequently find myself looking around in amazement as I perceive so very many people who seem to be unhappy and dissatisfied these days. Everyone wants more. The 1960's marked a time
If you don't know which way to go, then stop for a few moments and listen to your heart. There are many times in life when you come to question where you are meant to be, what you are meant to do and what your real purpose in life is. In reality this only happens when your mind is too busy thinking about your options t
Having a strong character is synonymous with winning and succeeding in life. This involves a high degree of self-awareness and a strong self-belief. Hypnosis can help people to develop both these attributes. Whenever you read books relating to the mental attributes associated with winning or success in life you always
Love is all around you, or at least it seems to be when you are looking for it. Everywhere you go there seem to be couples strolling hand in hand, giggling together, kissing or smooching together. And there you are, on your own, feeling lonely. Even though you feel this way you are at least looking out for your soul ma
The Movie "Eat Pray Love" is based upon an individual's search to find herself. A growing number of people spend much of their time wondering who they really are and what their real life purpose is meant to be. r
Negative people often find themselves wishing that they could change and become optimistic, positive and happier. They would like to stop seeing everything that might go wrong and instead be able to see what could turn out to be great and fantastic. Lets fact it; it's a nightmare when all you think about is what could
We repeatedly hear that your imagination paves the way to your reality. This is a pretty well known fact. But this fact can also be a source of frustration to those who just do not have a very good imagination. They want to imagine great things happening in their lives, but simply cannot seem to see those events in the
Confidence is built by being systematic. Successful people are systemic thinkers. We are creatures of habit, and the key to building self confidence is to create routines and habits which work towards gaining self confidence. If you habitually do things which build your confidence then it is inevitable that your feelin
One major reason why successful people are successful is that they have harnessed the ability to focus 100% of their energy and attention into the things that they are doing. They see a vision and they focus their attention upon it. They are not easily distracted. Many of us are not this focused. It's all too easy to
Some people are really comfortable around needles, whilst others are overcome by a burning desire to run away to another planet when faced with the spectacle of a needle. You can also be perfectly ok with needles in one context and yet not at all comfortable when that needle is encountered in a different situation. You
How many people do you know who are dissatisfied with their life and yet at the same time they do not really know why? They are looking around for something but don't have a clear idea of what that something is. Similarly, how many people do you know who say their prayers at night, saying thank you for all the good thi
When you have a friend or spouse who is suffering from depression you inevitably feel more than a little helpless. You want to do something that will point them in the right direction but how do you do that and what do you do? You can't decide whether to try to push them to "make more of an effort" or nurse them or a
Do you find yourself entering into the same type of relationships again and again? Ones which just end up in tears leaving you feeling hurt and drained? Or perhaps ones which make you feel so low and down that it's hard to get out of bed in the morning? Or maybe relationships in which you spend your waking hours acting