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By Trevor JohnApr 4, 20171 topic

Do Subliminal Messages Work While Sleeping?

The world is full of subliminal messages. We are constantly confronted with signals and messages that our brains process subconsciously without our knowledge. How else do you explain dÃ©jÃ vu or the feeling that something is familiar yet you cannot remember exactly why? Music, advertisements and movies have taken advantage of subliminal messages to coerce us into buying their products and derive meaning from the smallest of clues. All these happen when we are fully awake. How

Primary topic: Relaxation

4,755 views

By Trevor JohnMay 29, 20171 topic

How to Stop Interrupting People and Finishing Their Sentences

Many people find themselves interrupting and completing other people's sentences for them. It is a very unwelcoming habit and it is usually possible to see the reaction from those interrupted - it's usually a very clear sign of irritation. You can get these results from them - they can even avoid you. Are you among those with this habit? When the pattern of interruption occurs frequently it can be annoying and this will annoy others and potentially hurt interpersonal relation

Primary topic: Listening Skills

Listening Skills

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By Trevor JohnMar 16, 20171 topic

How To Make Your Own Subliminal Messages

If you've ever seen professional studios making subliminal messages, you probably think it is very difficult to do. However, making subliminal messages is not as difficult as the professionals make it out to be. Professional studios wouldn't want you to know how easy it is to make these messages. This is because if you do, they lose a lot of profit because a lot of people will choose to do it themselves. However, saving money is not the only advantage you get from making your

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

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By Trevor JohnJan 6, 20191 topic

How Long Does it Take for Subliminal Messages to Work?

Subliminal messaging can be defined as conveying information in such a way that the conscious mind is unaware of the message but the subconscious mind is able to register the information. The information is passed passively making the conscious mind unaware of what is happening. Subliminal messaging can cause you to execute what is being relayed to your subconscious mind. The information could be presented as images, sound or texts. The idea that the subconscious mind can be

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

2,174 views

By Trevor JohnApr 29, 20171 topic

How to Have an Abundance Mindset

The debt crisis. The changing economy. The constant political race. There seem to be problems everywhere and much of the society seems to dwell on this bad, negative mentality. While this might be useful for marketing the scarcity thinking can be very painful and create unnecessary fear, desperation, and anxiety. On the contrary, an abundance mentality communicates new opportunities and chances. This relieves you of much pressure especially if you imagine that you only have o

Primary topic: Abundance

2,053 views

By Trevor JohnAug 15, 20171 topic

How to Relax a Shy Bladder

Do you have a problem with shy bladder or paruresis? Can you simply not go into a public bathroom and urinate or if someone is near you do you avoid going? You can find a cure to this problem and we will give you some ideas that won't even cost money. Hypnosis is something that will be able to have you and your shy bladder a thing of the past. There is an even a newer technique where you can learn a way to hold your breath and relax to increase the levels of carbon dioxide th

Primary topic: Men's Issues

2,036 views

By Trevor JohnAug 29, 20171 topic

Ways To Stop Taking Soda Without Having Headaches

Have you been enjoying drinking soda for some time now until you can no longer do without it? If so, it's time for you to figure out how to stop drinking soda without headaches. A headache is one of major withdrawal symptoms that show up when you stop taking some sodas. The reason for this is that a lot of popular varieties of soda are not just carbonated but are also caffeinated and it's the withdrawal from the caffeine that causes these symptoms. Other withdrawal symptoms i

Primary topic: Nutrition

1,716 views

By Trevor JohnMay 28, 20171 topic

Is Your Gag Reflex Getting The Best Of You? Try These 7 Tips

A gag reflex is a natural contraction that occurs when the tonsils come into contact with an unfamiliar object hence causing the back of your throat to contract. It prevents choking. It becomes less useful once it's overactive. Contrary to most people's opinions, there is more than one way of suppressing your gag reflex. Gag reflex can often be unbearable especially when cleaning your back molars. Some may puke when doing this. Others find it difficult engaging in oral sex. H

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Trevor JohnJul 10, 20171 topic

If You Can't Pee When Someone Else Is In The Bathroom

When I was a young boy, probably around five years old, I had this problem of not being able to pee when someone was around. It was equally tough if I was in the process of peeing and I spotted someone coming, I would just stop almost instantly. Like, this is an embarrassing situation to share right? But then, how will we overcome problems if we are not courageous enough to share and probably help someone who has the same issue but is also shy to share and get help? I overcam

Primary topic: Men's Issues

1,574 views

By Trevor JohnApr 26, 20171 topic

How to Write a Personal Development Plan

Sometimes in life, often without realizing, we can lose focus of our dreams or become too engrossed in the world out there. We find ourselves lost, our identity forgotten until one day we realize how far we have strayed. It is very easy to let yourself go, lose focus and lose determination. Days and months and even years pass by before you realize you might not have accomplished the things you were once so passionate about. There are just so many reasons you lost focus: You w

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

1,510 views

By Trevor JohnApr 12, 20201 topic

Why Are Humans Afraid of Change?

At some level or another, most of us are afraid of change. One of the main reasons is that we get comfortable with the way things are. Not quite as comfortable as a frog being heated up in a bowl of water not noticing thatâs about to be cooked. But almost. Familiarity is good. Itâs almost certainly part of our survival because potential enemies would have subtly changed things as they approached. So historically weâve almost certainly been protected by surroundings that

Primary topic: Phobias

1,490 views

By Trevor JohnApr 24, 20171 topic

Using Binaural Beats for Deep Meditation

Binaural beats can help you to have a deep meditation experience. They were discovered by Heinrich Wilhelm Dove in 1839. He was a Prussian meteorologist and physicist. Doctor Gerald Oster made the world aware of the technology. This was via a paper called "Auditory Beats in the Brain". Binaural means relating to or having two ears - which applies to humans quite nicely. The process itself sends marginally sound frequencies to your ears, usually via headphones. These frequenci

Primary topic: Meditation

1,464 views

By Trevor JohnJun 9, 20201 topic

How to Stop Being Angry For No Reason

Sometimes we realize that we have become angry too quickly and that there are also no really objective reasons to justify this level of anger. It is possible that this happens to us in a continuous way, but ow to stop being angry for no reason? 1. Control your perspective It is possible our criteria and interpretation of things are manipulating our way of perceiving reality. One thing is what happens, and another is what we expect to happen. Our expectations for other people'

Primary topic: Anger Management

Anger Management

1,460 views

By Trevor JohnNov 3, 20071 topic

Using Guided Meditations In Your Life

Using guided meditations can be a great way to start off your meditating. It's a quick and easy way to take your mind down a certain route and using a guided meditation makes it simple to stay on track. So long as you can listen to a CD or MP3 track, you can use a guided meditation.nnNaturally there are general meditations available, which are often used for relaxation. In today's fast paced, hectic lifestyle this can be a great way to unwind. They have the added advantage th

Primary topic: Meditation

1,445 views

By Trevor JohnMay 10, 20171 topic

10 Steps To Personal Development Success

Personal development simply means that you do a daily activity for improving your day to day performance. Self development or personal growth is also sometimes referred to as personal development and it covers a broad set of areas to develop. This is also about improving yourself emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually and all the areas of personal development are therefore intended to improve your mind, heart, your body and spirit. Here are some top personal develo

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

1,341 views

By Trevor JohnMay 18, 20171 topic

How To Be More Confident in Yourself

Developing Self Confidence Self confidence is one quality that all of us would like to have. It is viewed by some people as inborn while others look at it as something that can be developed and nurtured in an individual. Self confidence is the ability to be sure in ourselves in everything that we decide to do, all the judgments we make, our strengths, power, abilities and trust that we are going to be successful in future. This often depends on our mastery of different activi

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Trevor JohnAug 16, 20171 topic

Revolutionizing Yourself with Self Improvement Ideas

We always need self-improvement ideas for a positive impact on our lives, especially on our finances, careers and relationships. To make significant change and growth in the weaker parts of our lives first begins with admitting the fact that it has to start with us for a better result. It involves how we respond to situations, the experience that we create and how we effectively build the life that we desire. Besides that, we should not blame our external circumstances becaus

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

1,203 views

By Trevor JohnJun 3, 20171 topic

Which Do You Want: Scary Success or Frightful Failure?

When we as people think of success we often see expense. Expensive cars, expensive houses, expensive clothes. The furthest thing from our minds is fear. We see smiling faces and tanned bodies on beaches sporting trim bodies (especially in those adverts telling us we can make big money instantly). We have little in our minds that conjure up any negative feelings whatsoever. You work hard to chase after the common ideal of success so that you can be accepted and even admired by

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Trevor JohnApr 22, 20201 topic

How To Get Your Mind Off Something Scary

Weâre in uncertain times which means our minds can easily start thinking about scary things. Not necessarily the stuff of horror movies but certainly things that worry us more than weâd like. Fortunately, our minds are easily distracted which is just what we need to do to get our mind to stop thinking about scary things. Doing something to help you relax is almost always a good start. That could be a nice, long, warm bath if youâve got the time (and the bath tub) availa

Primary topic: Phobias

1,143 views

By Trevor JohnApr 11, 20201 topic

Overcome Your Fear of Not Seeing the Bottom of the Water

Water is a normal thing to be afraid of â itâs possible to drown in it, currents could sweep you away, all sorts of creatures (known and unknown) live in it. So itâs not unusual to have a fear of water. This can take all sorts of different forms â some people seem almost allergic to water and avoid it at almost any cost. Others donât like vast expanses of water or places where the water is too deep (or murky or both) to see the bottom. This fear makes doing all sort

Primary topic: Phobias

1,025 views

By Trevor JohnJun 26, 20201 topic

How To Be Less Moody In 5 Ways

Life may at times throw challenges in our way that may be hard to deal with. During these times, our moods are most likely to be affected negatively. Bad moods are not only bad to ourselves but to the people around us. Every effort, therefore, should be made in avoiding moodiness or at least reducing its effect. But how can you do this? Fake A Good Mood Until You Achieve Also known as faking it until you make it. This is one of the best ways to be less moody. The human brain

Primary topic: Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology

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By Trevor JohnJun 16, 20201 topic

Does Listening to Affirmations Before Sleep Work?

Living in today's world can be quite challenging. During the course of our lives we tend to encounter many challenges and develop habits some of which we don't like. To live a better life, we need to address these challenges and come out stronger. For a long period of time, many people have used affirmations to try to be better persons. The question is; does listening to affirmations before sleep work? Many arguments have been put forward to discuss this issue. This article t

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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By Trevor JohnMar 12, 20201 topic

How To Keep Yourself From Blushing

We often tend to blush when we are stressed, nervous, anxious, or embarrassed. Stressful situations that we experience can be worsened by our worries about the problem. This condition is caused by increased blood flow. Some people, such as those who manifest anxiety disorders, blush more often and faster. Furthermore, just saying to someone they are starting to blush can make them experience this situation. Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks which can show you how to

Primary topic: Body Language

847 views

By Trevor JohnMay 13, 20201 topic

How Do You Create a Manifestation List?

At its simplest, a manifestation list is just a list of things you want to bring in to your life. A bit like a to-do list but there are some subtleties involved. Weâre going to use the law of attraction to help you manifest your dreams, some of them in record time. Iâm going to suggest using a multi part process for your new list because our minds work best when weâve got a single focus. The first part is a brain dump where you unleash the creative power of your mind. S

Primary topic: Abundance

735 views

By Trevor JohnMar 19, 20201 topic

Self Help Tips That Will Make A Difference In Your Life

How about taking a few minutes of your time in order to learn simple steps on improving the rest of your life? If you pay attention to what we have to say, that is what this article can do for you. Read the tips and tricks that we have provided for you, so that you can start to reach your true potential. Act with your core values in place. Everyone has beliefs that are central to their sense of self. You will be able to feel proud of yourself if you do not make compromises an

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

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By Trevor JohnMar 14, 20201 topic

How Can I Conquer my Fear of Cats?

Fear of cats can be a serious thing and should be taken care of as soon as possible. Overcoming your fear of cats is one very important thing you must do to help you enjoy your peace of mind and even enjoy the benefits that come with owning a cat. In this post, we will look at some steps you can take to help you overcome your fear if cats. Let's see some of these steps here: 1. Download photos of cats The idea is to help you become so used to seeing cats that there will be no

Primary topic: Anxiety

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