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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 ... Views: 1382
The Greek word for judgment in Revelation 14 is krisis and the time of crisis coincides with the end of 6,000 years because in the 4th Commandment, God gives man six days to do his work and “1000 years are as a day,” according to 2nd Peter 3 when the end-time “day of the Lord” comes, says Dr. ... Views: 886
In the past few weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about the courage it takes to step out, take risks, and put ourselves out there. Even though I know how important this is for growth, in business, and for life – I still find it tricky, scary, and challenging at times.
I also realize it’s one thing ... Views: 1147
Just got my copy of the new Disney movie Tangled. It was really a cute take on the Rapunzel story.
There is a part in the movie that really touched me. After all of her life Rapunzel is finally getting the opportunity to have the thing that she had dreamt of for so long and she says
I have ... Views: 917
I’m not sure if anyone has put this together yet, but it dawned on me while feeling my energy wane. Some days you’re just “off”. You don’t feel like getting out of bed, eating, dressing or even being nice to anyone around you for that matter.
Is it anything to be worried about? With the raise ... Views: 1095
The season or merriment has rolled around again. Everywhere you turn your eyes will be flooded with messages to buy, consume, and give. And if you are one the millions of people out of work, searching for a job and just holding on to the basic necessities of life, the messages saturated with the ... Views: 1807
A third intifada is likely this spring (Zechariah 14:1,2) and a US megaquake in May ('as the days of Noah') because 'the day of the LORD' was signaled by the solar and lunar eclipse and Iran Nuke Treaty last year,”
The view is like our connecting dots for pictures we drew as kids. In this ... Views: 968
Professor Marie McIntyre of Georgia’s Institute of Government has researched the relationship between managers and personality. Her findings confirmed my own experiences as a psychologist and a consultant, and probably will confirm yours as well. Managerial types are more analytical then ... Views: 776
About a year ago, I attended a personal development conference. One of the final exercises was about recognizing your power. We were asked to do the unthinkable. After signing all the appropriate liability release forms, we were broken into teams and each of us was given an arrow and a Sharpie. ... Views: 733
We all make mistakes. If you plan to be successful in business, you are going to have to stretch and try different approaches to the old business paradigm. Some people are so afraid of making a mistake they limit the things they will try because of fear. I believe mistakes are good things IF you ... Views: 2601
For thousands of years, people lit candles at night, traveled no faster than a horse, and went outside to the bathroom. Men have walked on the moon and traveled faster than sound. Science has enabled so many advances that make life better.
All true progress is in harmony with natural laws ... Views: 705
When you have been asking for something and doing all that you feel you can do to bring it to fruition, there comes a time when “Letting Go” is the next and final action to take.
We hear these words all of the time. But is letting go giving up? The answer is no and yes. One thing that you ... Views: 879
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Letting Go Of Fear - by Adam Benedetto and Zoe Young at Answers in Writing
When we are faced with events or moments in our lives that cause us to fear something it is easy to slip into the role of always behaving this way. If an event or moment were to come along that reminds us of something that came before, something we had a hard time with, it is easy to associate ... Views: 765
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: 1138
Something has been bothering me for the last couple of years and I couldn’t quite put my finger on it until just recently. A series of events gave me that “ah-ha” moment. Amazingly, it started with Donald Trump. Sorry, I can’t say thank you to him for that because what started the awakening ... Views: 1445
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: 1177
Lingering Anxiety after Panic Attack: What to Do If I Have a Panic Attack
In general, anxiety is considered to encompass our thoughts, physical changes, emotions and behavior. Worry, on the other hand, is considered to be the 'thinking' part of anxiety.
You may already have noticed that, ... Views: 1100
(part 2 of A Soft Place to Call Home
(http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/a-soft-place-to-call-home)
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky
Conscious breathing is my anchor”
Thich Nhat Hanh
In my last article, I wrote about the importance of being compassionate ... Views: 1282
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, “I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, plans for a hope and a future.”
Some have said that “the opposite of fear is faith.” However, we are living during a time in which many people are experiencing fear; fear of the ... Views: 807
November 17 is acting teacher Lee Strasberg's birthday and each year on this day I reflect on the period of time when I taught at his school.
I remember being quite the anarchist, suggesting to my students that it really didn't matter whether they used the "Strasberg" technique or a "rival" ... Views: 2837
Fear is something we all have at one level or another. Why is it there, what good does it do us? It used to be important as a tool to warn us of danger, to keep us on our toes, and to be more aware. Now, we live in a time where this is almost uncalled for. We go through life aware enough to ... Views: 714
Ellen G. White is a familiar name to many on the West Coast. She is known for her forward thinking approach to health as the founder of Loma Linda University and White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles is named for her.
Loma Linda University was featured in the National Geographic Cover Story ... Views: 842
Keeping ourselves balanced during challenging times..... can be difficult! Sometimes it may feel like you are on the roller coaster of life and you weren't even asked to get on the roller coaster. You just "happened" to grab the handle bar and are holding on for dear life! Many people feel ... Views: 838
Managing Anxiety at Work: Coping with Anxiety at Work - Work Related Anxiety
Work is one of the most common causes of anxiety globally. The web of relationships, duties and office politics could be almost unbearable to many. The fear of getting fired, coping with annoying bosses and the worry ... Views: 1436
Who isn't having a few fears running through them these days? We are surrounded by the news about our faltering economy, Wall Street, bank crisis and so much more, so we are wondering how are you doing?
Fear is a normal human response yet it is also a conditioned response that runs on ... Views: 1430
Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a hard time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties.
When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you ... Views: 976
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: 1127
Without stating the obvious, communication is the fundamental element of any interactions between human beings. It is the backbone of a successful relationship either it is a marriage, a friendship or a partnership. No one can deny the fact that it is an essential ingredient in establishing a ... Views: 1329
During the week I was asked to participate in an event today. My first reaction was to say YES but then I remembered I had set aside today for me. I already had plans to spend the day with me. For the first time choosing me instead of something or someone else felt quite liberating. I didn't ... Views: 881
When it comes to thriving with a chronic illness such as an auto-immune disease and overcoming fatigue, I find most people want a silver bullet. People want just one thing they can do to feel better. In many respects, diet seems to be the easiest, or at least the first one people reach for. I ... Views: 6313
Strange Reluctance
This article explores the serious subject of our species strange reluctance to wake up and become aware of the world as it truly is. The purpose of course is always the achievement of greater awareness and a higher level of consciousness concerning the true nature of ... Views: 933
2020 was a year that forced us to make changes we didn’t want and wouldn’t have chosen to make, and we made them anyway. It was a year filled with disappointments, loneliness, disruption, and heartache for many, and we survived. It shined a spotlight on areas of our life that weren’t working and ... Views: 663
Is it necessary or even desirable to totally eliminate memories in order to help eliminate stress? I don't believe it is necessary to eliminate the actual memory that is causing a negative response...but rather, one can eliminate the negative response and still maintain the memory. I have found ... Views: 1833
A classical violinist, guitarist, or pianist is not able to play their instrument perfectly when they first pick it up. It takes hard work and dedication to develop a good habit and to nurture a talent. The same thing is true of bad habits. The bad habits that people have that impede them from ... Views: 872
Will you be shocked if I say that one in every family has got a huge possibility to have a mental illness??
Because, I have solid evidence to say so!!!
And, that’s is the motivation behind me writing this article for YOU and YOUR FAMILY..!
BELIEVE IT OR NOT – “According to the survey ... Views: 714
There is a lot of emotional and mental stress when an actual disaster happens. It can be really easy to lose all that composure and coolness when the world is falling apart and people are rioting on the streets or dying.
It is a whole different story when talking about a disaster as opposed ... Views: 1685
Most people blame their bodies for unwanted physical conditions, especially during or after emotionally challenging times.
What if, contrary to popular beliefs, your ailment was warning you about a stress-caused imbalance in the afflicted area? What if each condition was your body’s way of ... Views: 1275
I really love the picture of the kitten looking into the mirror; its reflection in the mirror was that of a lion.
We all have beliefs and perceptions about ourselves. Sometimes these are very evident; and sometimes we are unaware of them but they shape our lives through the decisions we ... Views: 1432
Some cycles are meant to be broken. But, how do you know when you are caught in a cycle?
I believe Al Franken said it best when he said"
“Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless ... Views: 3111
MOJO…the Messenger
How does one know what you know?
One night after socializing on Facebook, I turned off my laptop and then went to turn off my speakers. AFTER turning them off a man’s calm, loving voice came through the unpowered device and said, “How does one know what you know?” ... Views: 2306
Money Anxiety Disorder: Dealing With Money Anxiety - How to Stop Worrying About Money
I believe when we are stressed about money we will tend to not able to sleep well, feel depress and tense. These are the common side effects when we have some financial difficulty.
People feel stress and ... Views: 1631
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: 1133
Fear is unnecessary worry. Fear is a lack of self-confidence. Fear is evidence of an inability to control one’s thoughts. Fear is often the underlying reason for failure. Fear limits one’s potential because the thought of fear results in inaction. Fear, ironically, is both necessary and a ... Views: 1308
[More Notes to Self, written in my personal blog a year ago. Funny that they're still so current...]
NOTE TO SELF: STOP TRYING SO HARD!
Stop trying so hard to be yourself. It shouldn't be difficult or take any effort to be who you are.
Who are you trying to please?
How absurd that we ... Views: 1060
Summary: US Christianity could be like the lukewarm church of Laodicea that had a materialistic focus. We can't bring ourselves to see impending changes that take us out of our comfort zone. We don't see end-times impending nor hear Christ's words that could ready us. We are poorly prepared in ... Views: 990
Now that a man is no longer in a relationship, he will be free to meet other women and take things further. However, although this will be so, it doesn’t mean that he will allow himself to do this.
In general, he could keep his distance from women and not go anywhere where he is likely to ... Views: 188
Natural Anxiety Relief: Natural Anti Anxiety Medication
It is quite confusing if we would look at the many symptoms each panic disorder sufferers have. They have various ways of attacking their victims. It could be a chest pain, dizziness or vomiting. However, it is observed that panic ... Views: 901
Natural Medicine for Anxiety: Holistic Medicine for Anxiety
Stress, anxiety and depression are prevalent among truck drivers. There are numerous reasons for this. Truck drivers particularly longhaul truckers work long hours, sleep in the back of a truck and typically fail to get a sufficient ... Views: 974
One of the most common social phobias is public speaking nervousness; simply defined as the dread of speaking to a larger group of people than you are able to handle. These apprehensions are usually due to the never-ending misgivings about your abilities and too concerned with the view of ... Views: 2357
Your job is to organize your life and work so as to minimize surprises and problems.
However, this is not always possible, in spite of your best efforts.
Use the Worry Buster
If you are already facing a fear- or worry-inducing situation, here are the four steps of what we refer to as the ... Views: 1063