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Are you bored with life? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Do you feel like there is something more that you should be doing, but you just don’t know what it is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not living your life consciously. You have become a slave to your own ... Views: 1318
We all live with some type of fear in our daily lives, we don't always know it's there, or that it controls our thoughts, but it's there. There are healthy fears that keep you safe, like the fear of getting burnt, which keeps you a safe distance from extreme heat. The fears I am talking about ... Views: 1317
There 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: 1316
There are many reasons people begin to experience social anxiety, however nearly all of those reasons stem from the desire of the individual to avoid an emotional response that might arise from a social situation. Examples of these responses include nervousness, awkwardness, insecurity, fear, ... Views: 1315
I can’t tell you how tired I was of hearing the same lies over and over again from people that were supposed to be supporting me through my Generalized Anxiety, panic attacks, OCD and other mental health challenges. Often I face a new client who, because of the lies they’ve been fed through the ... Views: 1315
Ask anyone: they'll tell you that public speaking is a person's greatest fear. Yet according to a recent article by Steve Nash flying, heights, the dark, intimacy, failure, rejection, spiders, and commitment top the list. Add to that the fear of being alone, losing a loved one (especially a ... Views: 1315
There are a lot of frightened people out there. We tend to allow our minds to go to the worse case scenario, and then come up with new ways things could get worse. This state of mind only makes our fears appear more real and present. These fear-based images and self talk can be so powerful ... Views: 1314
I'm thinking of a demeaning, disempowering, filthy, four-letter word that begins with the letter "F" but I doubt you'll ever hear anybody shout it out as an angry expletive. Here's a hint: it isn't feet.
The four-letter word is fear.
As President Roosevelt so eloquently put forth many ... Views: 1314
My favorite fairy tale when I was a child was Rumpelstiltskin, the story of a girl who makes a bargain with an imp-like creature in exchange for saving her life from being executed by the king. First she gives the imp a necklace, then a ring, then promises her firstborn child. But when her child ... Views: 1311
How To Be Less Shy: How To Remove Shyness And Fear
Overcoming shyness and social phobia is not easy. If you are going to try and lift the shackles it will require some dedication, persistence and thinking. Social anxiety can rear it's ugly head at parties or other social occasions, when ... Views: 1310
How To Fix Social Anxiety: How To Overcome Social Fear
Social Anxiety shyness and social phobia are a problem that affects thousands of people. There are a number of strategies that can be used to either try and cure these phobias or at least, limit the effects so those suffering from social ... Views: 1310
A general definition of, "normal," according to the dictionary, is: "conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural." The Psychology definition is: "approximately average in any psychological trait, as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment"; ... Views: 1309
Why another blog on 9/11?
Because I want to remember this date by offering something that hopefully can shed further light on some of the repercussions of the fateful events of ten years ago.
As a psychotherapist, I am deeply aware of the importance of traumatic events that occur ... Views: 1306
Age-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: 1306
Bare 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: 1305
I don't know of a single entrepreneur who started their business because they said to themselves, "Oh goodie, I love marketing and can't wait to start spending time, energy, and money on marketing for my business!"
Do you?
Maybe you're one of the rare ones who relish marketing. But it's ... Views: 1305
We live in an ageist culture. It’s not only that we’re terrified of death and hurry to sequester the topic away under the nearest rock or stuff it into the closest corner; it’s that, in a culture that reveres youth, beauty, and physical perfection, we fear aging itself. We fear the lines that ... Views: 1305
One thing I hear often is that by just thinking positive or speaking affirmations, you can overcome your fears. Unfortunately this well meaning sentiment is only part of the story. The other part is something you might not want to know. In order for you to truly get unstuck, it is necessary for ... Views: 1303
Applying Mental Photography
A Lesson on the Australian King Brown Snake
No Teacher Like Experience
Mind To Mind – The Brain Accelerator is designed for you to learn from. In this scenario, I get to share an experience with you. This is the first part of a series of articles about Conquering ... Views: 1302
When I was having hypnotherapy towards the end of 2012, I was told we were all nothing more than a conversation in our head. As a result of this, the way for me to change my life would be for me to change what was taking place in my mind.
I remember hearing this and being amazed at what I ... Views: 1302
Building Self Confidence: How To Not Be Shy Anymore
Do you ever go about the day as if something were holding you back? Maybe it's something as simple as calling a friend and asking them to get something to eat or maybe it's something like speaking comfortably when you are in a group of ... Views: 1299
Fear is a natural feeling and we can’t avoid it. The one thing that we can learn to do is control it when it happens. If we can learn to control our fear we can take a bad situation and turn it around for our good. Fear is a natural reaction which was given to us in order to help us to overcome ... Views: 1297
Foods That Help With Anxiety: Foods That Reduce Anxiety And Depression
I believe most of us have heard the saying of "You Are What You Eat". You can make many anxiety symptoms less severe by implementing these four best foods for anxiety.
A well balanced diet including a number of foods ... Views: 1297
Have you ever embarked on a wonderful new adventure that you were super excited about, and just when you really started to get into it with both feet in - fear stepped up and started listing all of the reasons why it's probably not a good idea for you to do this after all and tries to get you to ... Views: 1297
As a coach, I come across numerous clients with different areas of life needing clarification or improvement. No client is exactly alike yet everyone has similar issues or thoughts to work on or work through. They all have a common thread.
The number one reason a client comes to me is Fear. ... Views: 1296
I am challenged on a daily basis to help families identify their own fears. Many times this is not an easy task because we are so resistant to admitting that we are afraid.
We are conditioned to not experience fear. Fear is not an acceptable emotion in our society. Men are supposed to be ... Views: 1293
Like most animals, humans are motivated through the brain's dopamine system. When we experience something that makes us feel good -- generally through the release of endorphins, the brain associates the activity that generated the pleasure with that pleasure, and through the use of dopamine, ... Views: 1293
‘fear‘ is defined by the dictionary as a ‘distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc whether the threat is real or imagined.
There has been much written and said about fears. Some people rather not use the actual word, but whether it is fear, anxiety, concern or whatever ... Views: 1292
Monster in the Closet
You knew it all along … even thought your parents denied it, you could never find it, but somehow deep inside all along you knew it was the truth. There is a monster in your bedroom closet.
“Oh Wow”, you say: “I knew it was true. What did I ever do to be haunted by ... Views: 1292
I've been thinking about this question a lot lately: "What's the REAL reason we have fear?" Why? Because I've been having more fear than usual. Why? I'm doing things that are new in my business and thus, I'm in unfamiliar territory.
You've probably heard these explanations for the root of your ... Views: 1292
Looking at the Sunday obituary page recently, I noticed how many people near my age are passing away. A wave of dread flowed through me and I thought: What if I only have a few years left?
I’ve always wanted to be a Centenarian. And,I’ve always thought that saying out loud that I want to ... Views: 1290
The Solution To Social Anxiety: How To Overcome Shyness When Meeting New People
If you want to deal with social anxiety self help is one of the options to you. There are literally thousands of sufferers out there, with around 10% of people thought to suffer with some form of social phobia - ... Views: 1290
Have 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: 1288
Summary: When asked about the end of the world in Matthew 24, Christ said to understand Daniel. His 8th chapter is “at the time of the end” with imagery that fits US, Iran, Russia, China, the EU and papacy.
In Daniel 8:17, Gabriel tells Daniel that the ram and goat (chazown) “vision concerns ... Views: 1287
What Is The Best Way To Deal With Social Anxiety Disorder: How To Curb Anxiety
Overcoming social anxiety (SAD) is much easier if you create your very own plan of attack and then stick to it religiously. Far too often, people with SAD jump from one approach to another, from one tactic to ... Views: 1287
Summary: 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: 1286
Many Celebrities live with a mental health disorder in addition to dealing with their fame and success. Here are some suggestions on how celebrities can deal with their mental health issues.
1. Determine the source of your fears. If a person can determine what is causing their mental health ... Views: 1285
How To Gain Self Confidence: How To Get Rid Of Shyness Around People
Confidence shows something about yourself. It is the way you carry yourself in public whether you know it or not. Some people like to be around confident people. Some people don't because they find them arrogant. But ... Views: 1285
You know that fear right?
You've written an awesome article and want to send it to your favourite website, but instead you stare at your computer screen for hours, watching cat videos and feeling the fear build up.
You feel paralysed with terror that you'll put yourself out there - your ... Views: 1284
If you are dealing with anxiety you’re not alone, I’ve had nagging feelings of insecurity for as long as I can remember. On more times than I care to admit I doomed myself to failure because of negative thinking. As painful as these experiences have been to my psyche, it has made me the person ... Views: 1284
It stings but rejection happens whether it’s in love or in business. Rejection makes us afraid. Afraid to invite someone out. Afraid to ask for the promotion. Afraid to start a difficult conversation. Afraid to start our business. We assume that our interest, ideas or intentions will be ... Views: 1284
I was much older when I first recognized the voice of the inner critic. I’d known it for so long that I believed it to be my own.
My later studies in psychology and working with wonderful women made me realize that we all carried this voice in our heads. Denying it or challenging it was often ... Views: 1283
Money secrets are some of the most shame-filled secrets we keep. We’ve all heard that “the truth will set you free,” however, I believe that there are two kinds of money secrets we keep: the ones we keep because it’s inconvenient to tell the truth and the ones we keep because we don’t want to ... Views: 1283
Summary: Five biblical signs, not to mention our severe weather or failing economy, are ominous for 2016. Fleeing the cities is suggested by five biblical models.
Most Bible scholars agree with a 7-year apocalyptic period, like the 7 years of famine in Joseph's time or the 7 years that King ... Views: 1282
”Do You Have A Fear. Nagging In The Back Of Your Mind.. When Will The Next Panic Attack Strike Me?”
Often looking for effective and easy to follow steps regarding anxiety can be difficult to find. Phycologists can cost you a fortune. My recent search for something that ordinary people could ... Views: 1282
By: Stanley Popovich
A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing your anxieties ... Views: 1277
If you are to overcome fear there are several things that you must control on your own accord.
"In the healthy body every cell is polarized in subjection to the Central Will. Perfect health, therefore, is orderly obedience, government and harmony. Every cell is a living entity, whether of ... Views: 1277
We all face challenges in our lifetime. Some people ignore them or only look outside for help. Others take them as an opportunity and tap inner resources to help themselves. How can a difficult challenge serve you? You need to tap new inner resources to deal with it. We too often rely on the ... Views: 1276