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- 5 Signs You Need To Move Towards Self-Reliance - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2021 from Shreya DalelaDo you have a healthy relationship with yourself? That’s one tough question to answer. It’s not even something most of us think about that often. But it’s a question of prime importance now more than ever before. The systems, the people, the places that we relied on for so ...
Views: 652 - 5 Strategies & and a Few Tips to Manage Social Anxiety in the COVID-19 Environment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from James Mapes“Sometimes the worst place you can be Is in your own head.” -Unknown I feel like a mime lately. All the COVID-19 “air hugs” and using my hands more to be understood makes me feel a bit awkward. I also find myself raising my voice to penetrate the barrier of a mask. And, like many, I ...
Views: 676 - 5 Things Resilient Women Do - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisI invite you to take a moment and think about the women you know or admire. Perhaps it’s your mother or favorite teacher or even Miss Oprah Winfrey herself - what is it about these women that garners your affection and admiration? While they might possess many endearing qualities such as ...
Views: 1575 - 6 Keys to Overcome the Fear of Failure - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Sakthivel PerumalThe fear of failure does more than keep us from success. It prevents people from enjoying a huge part of life. Often, the fear of failure developed over a period of time and was most likely triggered by a need for acceptance and approval by those who are important to them. People who were ...
Views: 2022 - 7 reasons why some people feel bad - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Raymond FohjemPeople usually feel bad as a result of many internal and external factors. Although some of them might be aware of the root cause still the majority of them are totally unaware. If you tried to ask why, you'll get something like; i don't know what's happening but I'm not feeling fine. You ...
Views: 1614 - 7 Tips For Stress Management At Work - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterWhat would work be without stress? Pretty unsuccessful! Stress at work lets you know that you are challenging your own limits, when you are pushing beyond your own limits, like when you push yourself to finish a project before the deadline. Stress also wears down your physical and emotional ...
Views: 1832 - A Healer's Journey Through Fear - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Janice GibsonI awoke again this morning with the unwelcome presence of fear gripping my soul in an all-too-familiar death grip. I always know when my fear shows up on the scene by the way my third chakra is calling my attention, in this case... screaming! (In Sanskrit, a chakra is defined as a spinning ...
Views: 1353 - A Member of The Universe (Do You Belong?) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Brenda ShoshannaWho are we? Where do we belong? When we step into Zen meditation and practice, a brand new answer appears. Here is an excerpt from Just Grab The Dust Rag, (Confession of A Deluded Zen Student Who Never Learned A Thing). Before long I’d become a regular in the early morning sittings at the ...
Views: 4755 - A Message for Times of Doubt - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Janet WilksThere are times, when no matter how focused we are on what we want, know what we need to do to get it, put plans into action, we are suddenly stopped in our tracks by doubt. We question our ability; we lose faith and self-belief. We have doubts about ever achieving our goals and the little ...
Views: 1309 - A Roadmap to Break Free From Anxiety at Last - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2019 from Sheryl PaulWe spend at least fifteen years in school learning the skills that our culture has deemed essential for a certain type of success in the world. We learn how to read. We learn the basics of math. We learn how to write. If we’re lucky, there’s some art and theater thrown in, but it’s understood ...
Views: 881 - A Smile Says “Boo” To Your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth"Just as physical energy comes from diet, exercise and rest, emotional energy comes from the ways you take care of yourself emotionally -- living in a way that makes you feel inspired, hopeful, self-confident, playful, loving and in touch with what you care about most," - Mira ...
Views: 1446 - A Special Kind of Courage - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVThere are several different aspects of courage. Perhaps the most important is the courage to endure, to persist, to “hang in there” in the face of doubt, uncertainty and criticism from others. There are several different aspects of courage. Perhaps the most important is the courage to endure, ...
Views: 822 - A Tsunami of Growth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kristin EcklundI just finished a very powerful healing session with one of my teachers, Michael Tamura, in which we offered the planet a special healing. There were so many things that we looked at: the energy of the world, the specific places that have been physically impacted, the impacts on the entire ...
Views: 954 - A Young Athlete Growing Up And The True Benefits To Exercising - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Dennis SimsekNow at the age of 33, I've been involved with tennis for a very long time. Through the years I realized that there are many more benefits to the tennis journey then there were downfalls. Being an athlete can truly make you a great person. In fact, some of the life lessons you learn in sports ...
Views: 1313 - Achieving Life Balance Through the Mental Practice of Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Stacy RenzMost people probably think of physical postures when they hear the word "yoga." The physical practice is important and is one avenue to freedom and unity between the physical body, the mind, the emotions, the breath, and the spirit. I was a very physical kid and practiced yoga postures back ...
Views: 4009 - Act In Spite of Fear - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe formula for manifestation in our physical universe is known to be "thoughts lead to feelings, which lead to actions, which lead to results." Most people have plenty of thoughts and feelings, but the breakdown for many seems to be ability to take "action". The culprit, of course, is fear. ...
Views: 1245 - Active vs. Passive Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinHave you ever felt like someone is playing tug-of-war with you, except you are the rope? Being pulled in too many directions can be exhausting, and if it happens over an extended length of time, it can lead to extreme anxiety or burnout. If you are experiencing a bit of life’s tug-of-war, ...
Views: 1461 - Actors and Anxiety: Overcome Stage Fright to Be More Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Douglas EbyEven if you are an experienced actor or other performer, you may still experience stage fright or insecurity. But there are effective ways to deal with anxiety so you can work with more power and creative satisfaction. The list of people who experience stage fright includes Kim Basinger; Barbra ...
Views: 4513 - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithNever making the decision you know you need to make has been called ‘analysis paralysis’; ‘sitting on the fence’; ‘considering your options’; ‘waiting for the right time’ (when there is no right time); ‘not wanting to rush into anything’; and, in new age lingo ‘being kind to myself by NOT making ...
Views: 1927 - Affirming Peace. The only way to bring peace to this world - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Monty RitchingsHave you ever wondered what would happen if war was declared and no one showed up? There is much discussion around the world about creating lasting peace… and yet there is more fighting going on globally than any other time in our history. Why? I believe that it is because of our belief ...
Views: 1278 - After A Panic Attack What to Do: Feeling Weak after Panic Attack - After an Anxiety Attack Headache - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniAfter A Panic Attack What to Do: Feeling Weak after Panic Attack - After an Anxiety Attack Headache They can hit us without any warning and be a terrifying experience, symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath and a trembling body are all part of a panic attack with the underlying ...
Views: 958 - After Panic Attack Feel Drained: Exhausted and Tired after Panic Attack - Getting Through an Anxiety Attack - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniAfter Panic Attack Feel Drained: Exhausted and Tired after Panic Attack - Getting Through an Anxiety Attack Living through an anxiety disorder can be horrifying! Anxiety, complete with its panic attacks, can be so overwhelming the sufferer doesn't know where to turn because he or she thinks ...
Views: 938 - Age-ism: Don't Buy into it! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Sherry GavandittiAge-ism: Don’t buy into it. We must mentally re-wire our thinking to continue our journey of aging in the best way possible. Understand the importance of how we perceive our own aging process, especially in context with how others perceive us. It’s never too late to start thinking ‘ageless’, ...
Views: 1296 - Alcohol and Panic Attacks: How to Stop Anxiety Attacks Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniAlcohol and Panic Attacks: How to Stop Anxiety Attacks Naturally People try many different things to get rid of panic attacks. Alcohol is probably one of the worst options that people regularly turn to when trying to stop anxiety. Alcohol causes depression and tends to make you condition a ...
Views: 1029 - Aliyah--Jewish Return to Israel a Good Plan, But Not in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The book of Daniel supports Jewish Aliyah, but also offers a time-frame for it that is overlooked. This is based on the double application of Daniel, once in history and again in our time. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading rabbi in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, urges Jews to return to ...
Views: 1276 - Altruism - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Charlie MooreNow there is one word—a single word—which can blast the morality of altruism out of existence and which it cannot withstand—the word: “Why?” Why must man live for the sake of others? Why must he be a sacrificial animal? Why is that the good? There is no earthly reason for it—and, ladies and ...
Views: 1330 - Am I Only With My Partner Because He Makes Me Feel Safe? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from Sheryl PaulThere are so many ways the ego tries to dismantle real love, and it’s favorite is to perseverate on a single question until it tires itself out, then jump to the next story. I’ve dissected many of these questions on this blog and in my courses, approaching each in the same way: name it as an ...
Views: 875 - An Emotional Side of Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Ronda BehnkeSteve, 68, had just retired. It had been his second attempt at retiring. The first was when he was 65, but his wife was still working, so he found it difficult to adjust to retired life. When his wife retired 3 years later, Steve thought he would be just fine. But then he had difficulty ...
Views: 1034 - An exercise to improve public speaking nerves - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsTo talk or perform in front of people is something most of us will do at some point in our lives and some of us do it far more often than that, usually in our work environments. What’s common to almost everyone is some form of nervousness or even excitement, whether that feeling might start just ...
Views: 1756 - An Important Lesson I learned About Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich It was difficult for me to deal with my fears and anxieties and the peer pressure from my friends. Dealing with fear and anxiety on a regular basis was very difficult let alone trying to live up to my expectations from people I knew. I realized that everyone has to deal ...
Views: 1218 - An Inherent Fear - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Homaira KabirMy oldest left for university last year. Although the mother hen in me feared that I would be nostalgic for long gone times and spend my nights shedding tears in silence, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well I actually coped. However, as time wore on, I began to notice that beneath the ...
Views: 1441 - An NLP Fire Anchor For Attaining My Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenI cannot imagine now not having the fire walk experience as a chapter in my book of life. This was such an achievement to have taken it off my 'to do' list and put on the 'accomplishment' list. Actually, it is on the 'to do again' list. The intense self amazement I felt knowing that Me, ...
Views: 1549 - Anger: The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever found yourself in a situation that was somewhat confusing, uncomfortable or perhaps even dangerous? Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen or why we must participate in particular activities. We don't often understand why certain people enter our lives or why they ...
Views: 1457 - Anxiety Attack First Aid Kit - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt is rather simple to mistakenly take an anxiety attack for a real heart attack. In fact, most casual observers would not even know the difference between the two if they see it happening right before their eyes. The clear signs of an anxiety attack reflect the commonly known signs of a heart ...
Views: 2144 - Anxiety Disorders Manifesting Due To Childhood Environment - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDuring those early years of playing professional tennis, I was extremely lonely and became home-sick quickly, but there was always a voice in the back of my head that told me to keep going. I would later in life figure out that those extreme struggles, those close battles that I lost and those ...
Views: 1131 - Anxiety In Stomach How To Get Rid Of It: Anxiety And Nausea In The Morning - How To Get Rid Of An Anxiety Attack Fast - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniAnxiety In Stomach How To Get Rid Of It: Anxiety And Nausea In The Morning - How To Get Rid Of An Anxiety Attack Fast When you're trying to cure anxiety attacks, it can sometimes be easy to overlook some simple things you can be doing to help yourself. It's tempting to look for some kind of ...
Views: 1786 - Anxious Feeling In Stomach For No Reason: Panic Attack Therapy - Anxiety Stomach Problems - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniAnxious Feeling In Stomach For No Reason: Panic Attack Therapy - Anxiety Stomach Problems Anxiety is usually a part of our every day lives. Today we live in a fast-paced society that places demands on us that we sometimes have difficulty handling. For many people anxiety becomes a serious ...
Views: 1089 - Are Aliens Something to Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Morten St. GeorgeI read that Stephen Hawking, the noted physicist, fears aliens, so much so that he has hinted that we stop looking for them, stop sending out signals to keep our existence a secret, less the aliens discover us and come here to wipe us out. This article will discuss whether this viewpoint has any ...
Views: 1502 - Are Divided Loyalties Making You Sick? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondMaggie feels caught in the middle The cliques and gossip in the office made Maggie nervous. She wanted to stay on the right side of management and not make any waves. She liked the manager at the Spa, who supported her efforts to bring in new clients. He was appreciative of her willingness to ...
Views: 1749 - Are You Afraid to Shine? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Maria KhalifeOur deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking So that other people won't feel ...
Views: 3390 - Are You Facing a Check Point in Your Work Life? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Judy WhiteGinny, a single mother of four children suddenly found herself taking a good hard look at herself in the mirror one evening. She had worked for many years within the corporate world and was now faced with the possibility of another transition. Yet for the first time since she could remember, ...
Views: 1405 - Are You Terrified of Social Rejection? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDoes your shyness and fear of getting rejected keep you from having the relationships you want? Are you lonely much of the time? Everyone gets rejected at times, but for those of us who are socially confident, rejection is a minor matter, and people who are confident quickly bounce back from ...
Views: 2511 - Are you too comfortable in your comfort zone - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraAre you too comfortable where you are at? We may not like what we are doing for a living or the relationships we are involved in but we do not make the changes necessary. This can be due to fear of getting out of our comfort zone. Profession A reason why some people may not achieve their ...
Views: 1849 - Backbone Tools: From Codependency to Dignity - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2020 from Dr. Anne BrownBackbone Tools: From Codependency to Dignity If you grew up in a family with lots of dysfunction e.g. alcohol, anger, illness physical or mental, Borderline/narcissistic (it is all about me), or any other phenomena other than adult people being normal loving parents to their children you may ...
Views: 932 - Balance The Light and Dark Through Practical Spirituality - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from John GilmoreIt is summer again. A struggle is taking place between those who want so support the downtrodden and help uplift the whole society, and those who want to grab everything for themselves and people who are like them while destroying all others. I think that this has been the primary battle on ...
Views: 1681 - Bare All to Enchant in Any Season - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jan DeniseBare All to Enchant—in Any Season Summer demands that we bare all those body parts we’ve conveniently layered in sweaters. And if you’re feeling squeamish about that, you’re trying to protect more than just your abs and your thighs from rejection. When you accept the rest of you, you ...
Views: 1296 - BEAT Adult DYSLEXIA - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Josue GroundI want you to understand that despite my studying disabilities and my problems in faculty, I however managed to search out approaches to take care of my dyslexia continuing to be a successful particular person. I acquired trouble comprehending perusing assignments And that I seemed to "miss" the ...
Views: 1041 - Being open-minded has great benefits - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanSometimes it is difficult to open your mind and take a look at different ideas or opinions other than your own. I have found, however, that when I open my mind, I realize a great deal of rewarding benefits. You have the power to heal your life and empower yourself in the process when you view ...
Views: 1329 - Bible Code: Economic Trouble, Misunderstanding the Wedding Parables, No Free Elections or Rapture - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Alpha & Omega Bible Code supports the Exodus [from bondage] as the primary model for all three wedding parables. That model is not about a rapture. Killing babies is one of a dozen parallels that the US has to the greatest nation at the time of the Exodus. Martial law brings plagues ...
Views: 1242 - Body-Image and Our Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Sarah MariaHave you ever hid under the bed covers, not wanting your lover to see you? Or have you cringed at the thought of seeing yourself in the bathroom mirror? Were you competitive with your siblings or your parents about the size of your body? Has anyone you love, has anyone close to you, ...
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