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- How To Stop Anxiety Step 5 - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekTaking Action Remember this quote because it has turned my life around and will turn yours around as well, “knowing is not enough, we must apply, willing is not enough we must do.” Taking action makes the result that we want which is overcoming the anxiety disorder possible, life can and ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - How To Stop Anxiety Step 6 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekAccepting Setbacks It's important to understand that each one of us overcomes anxiety disorders at their own speed. When you experience a certain setback, whether it's recurring fearful and scary thoughts, panic attacks or anything else related to anxiety, the thought process that you should ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - How to Use Your Fear for Needed Transformation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jeff DouglassFear can provide the springboard to discover the vastness of who you are. Then, fear acts as catalyst for needed changes to deepen into your true self. An in-depth understanding of fear and a simple, transformational process is outlined to harness this hidden power of fear. After experiencing ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - If You Had Any Sense - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. Hays(Written August 8, 1990) It was June of 1969. I had just come home from my freshman year at Texas Tech. I had not declared a major except for General Studies. I liked my psychology and sociology courses, and thought about going that direction for a major. We lived in Fort Worth, and ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Imperfect Action is Better Than No Action At All - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoThere have been many times in my life that I have operated from the belief that no matter what it was I wanted to do or put out into the world, it had to be perfect before I could ever share it. I wasn’t going to launch my website, write any articles or hold a teleseminar until I was already ...
Views: 2459(1 vote) - Impulse Control and Narcissistic Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Sam VakninMany narcissistic defences, traits, and behaviours revolve around the compulsive need to sustain a grandiose self-image of perfection (“perfectionism”.) Paradoxically, deficient impulse control helps achieve this crucial goal. Impulsive actions and addictive behaviours render failure impossible ...
Views: 4020(1 vote) - In a spiritual funk, untethered and free falling? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Adele McDowellEver felt like you were falling through space? Everything that held you and tethered you has disappeared and evaporated. You are simply bobbing in the cosmos awaiting your next signal. You look to the right; you look to the left. Up, down, over and around, yet, there is no sign indicating your ...
Views: 3678(1 vote) - Instead Of Fearing Change, Focus On Its Positive Aspects - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteIt has been a tough year for almost everyone, but doesn’t if feel as if things are moving forward again? The financial markets are recovering, housing prices are stabilizing and now we would like nothing better than getting back to conducting business as usual. The only problem is: That is ...
Views: 2905(1 vote) - Interesting Examples of Online Personal Development Courses - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Andrew LancasterFormal education hardly ever teaches us the vital life skills that we need to have a good personal life or launch a successful career or business. Therefore, we often have to work hard to create the best versions of ourselves to make the most out of life. That is the essence of personal ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Irene, Mary and Me - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Anna PavlakisIrene, Mary, and Me By Anna Pavlakis www.WoodDragonFengShui.com I have a friend who once said, “why is it that whenever there’s some kind of severe weather coming, people suddenly want to make French toast?,” referring to the mad rush to buy milk, eggs and bread before a storm. I laugh, ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Is Pride the TRUE #1 Killer of Americans? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jason TivisFrank is walking up and down the aisle at his home town Superstore impatiently waiting for his wife to hurry up and pick a purse. The game is coming on in a half hour and he still needs time to set up the den for the fellas to come over, and he STILL has to make the nachos. She said this was ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Is Your Generalized Anxiety Disorder Keeping You In 'No Mans Land?' - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Dennis SimsekNo Man's Land In tennis, there is an area of the court called "no man's land," located within the two feet in front of the baseline. This is the worst place to stand if you want to be able to return the ball. However, new players don't know this and naturally tend to stand there. Instead of ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Jet Lag and how to conquer it - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Derek FitchJet lag, clinically also known as desynchronosis, is a physiological difficulty which unfortunately can affect a lot of people air line passengers. Here are some tips to do with beating this problem: Prevent having to take sleeping capsules in the hope to alter to native precious time, ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - Journal Writing Secrets - Overcome Your Personal Obstacles With Daily Journaling - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyEvery day, we face obstacles that challenge us in our personal growth and test our resolve for going after what we want in life. Overcoming these obstacles seems to require super human powers that us normal humans just don't possess. But you can increase your internal strength by expressing your ...
Views: 3715(1 vote) - Knowing the Symptoms Is the Key in Conquering Fear of Flying - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dion DalyThe Fear of flying or aviophobia (the technical term for the phobia) is thought of as quite common among people who travel often by air. What is it that makes flying safe? Did you know that flying is the safest form of travel, and Statistics prove it? That is because the airplane is managed ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Learn How Your Phobia Started - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Leslie Meehan“How do I cure a phobia?” is such an important question to all who suffer - often on a daily basis - from some form of irrational fear. A fear that can be so severe it debilitates both the mind and the body of the sufferer. Take the first step on the road to your own cure by searching first for ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreLetting go seems to be one of the most difficult things for most of us to do, yet it’s the most rewarding and freeing experience you can ever give yourself. The ability to let go frees you both emotionally and physically. There is often a misconception as to what “letting go” really ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Limitations of a Conditioned Mind - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from June BlunkEach day, many of us unintentionally place limitations on ourselves by way of our conditioned mind. What we perceive as a purely natural reaction may actually be creating limitations for us and take away our inherent ability to empower ourselves. What is driving your life? We are all on a ...
Views: 4298(2 votes) - Living Confidently in Days of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Julie GoshIt’s hard to miss the headlines these days….they are everywhere. The market is plunging. The famine in Somalia is killing millions. Raging fires in Texas. Severe droughts all over the US. So what do we do with all this news? I am not a big news person. I choose not to ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - LOVE HAS THE POWER TO CAST OUT ALL FEAR - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyLOVE HAS THE POWER TO CAST OUT ALL FEAR In absolutely everything we think and do there are only two positions to think and act from. We can choose (consciously or unconsciously) between love or fear. When we act out of fear we literally create the experiences and conditions in our external ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Making Changes in The Way You Think by: Jay Tow, M. S. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachIf you only read self-help books and articles by many pop-psychologists, you would likely believe that changing how you think, feel, and behave is a relatively easy process once you decide to do so. Many people write in such a way that leads you to believe it should be as easy as deciding to ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Manage Your Stress Through These 5 Crucial Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe must remember that we will always come across inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety on us. What we do not know is that it is not really the problems that are difficult to deal with, but our attitude towards the problems. Basically, the cause of stress is your attitude toward ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from David PollackLike 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: 1283(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOn the 6th doctor I visited to look deeper into what these agonizing symptoms I was experiencing could be, I got some interesting advice. The advice I was given was unlike what anyone had ever told me before, and in time it showed me a natural path to overcoming my generalized anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe Answer Was Right There I quickly realized that who I surrounded myself with I became! My environment had a massive impact on how I thought, felt and even acted. The more I hung around and practiced with better tennis players than me, the faster I improved my own tennis game. The more ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder...How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe dinner time conversation went better than I expected with Robyn. I convinced her that a temporary move to Bali Indonesia could be an adventure of a lifetime, and that the trip hopefully would help me to drastically change my fearful and negative beliefs that led to my anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - My Thoughts and Experiences With "The Secret" and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat I understood from the film "The Secret" is that the law of attraction brings similar things together and the images that you hold in your mind and the thoughts that you think will create your reality. 'Fair enough' I thought, but it scared the crap out of me! All I thought about each day ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Navigating Changes and Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Gina LakeChange feels like tossing a coin up in the air—you don't know which way it will land, good or bad for the ego? The ego is deeply concerned it will turn out badly. The ego considers the worst case scenarios and fears the worst. It attaches a story to what's going on: "My life is going downhill." ...
Views: 2794(1 vote) - No Time for Half Full. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsEach day we are innundated with dire statistics about recession, joblessness, housing crises and financial mayhem. Retirees are panicking. Parents are agonizing about their childrens’ future. Everyday people are convinced they’ve seem their best days. The ‘news’ is relentlessly dedicated ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - One Key Mistake People Make When Trying To Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Michael TawiahFear is such an inhibiting feeling. Fear has the power to prevent us from going out and doing what we want in life due to the fear that a potentially negative event may occur from it. In our primitive days, fear was key to help us survive as a race by giving us the flight-or-fight ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all know what it is like to be afraid, hesitant, and unsure in our lives. Worried about outcomes or afraid of the past, it can be everywhere we look. Yet it is not real, it is not a true factor in our lives. We give it so much meaning and power. Fear is really a belief that we will fail, ...
Views: 913(2 votes) - Overcome Phobias with EFT - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Leslie MeehanEFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a mind-body natural energy therapy that has proven to be one of the most reliable methods available today to cure a phobia. Created by Gary Craig, this energy method has been used to help sufferers of virtually every type of phobia. Let’s examine why EFT is ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - Overcome Your Fears: Everyone Has Fears - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ann ThomasFear is rooted in the primitive part of your brain the stem of your brain, which houses your instinctual "fight-or-flight" reaction. Our ancestors were able to survive, in part, by sticking with what was familiar. As a result, we have a programmed part of us that compels us to stick with the ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaProbably the most debilitating emotion that humans must confront is that of fear. Fear confuses. Fear paralyzes. Fear prevents you from thinking clearly, accessing your spiritual gifts and being who you truly are. Fear is the anticipation of future pain. It's been said that 90% of humans are ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear of the Economy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloThe current economic climate has caused much alarm. Many of us are being faced with job losses, foreclosures, shrinking retirement accounts, credit crunches and an overall increase in costs for food, fuel, healthcare and housing. While it is easy to get discouraged and feel a sense of despair, ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Overcoming Fears of Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janis EricsonIndividuals who live on or around major fault lines are wise to keep in mind the possibility of an earthquake, and take appropriate precautions. But if the fear of a potential quake that is designed to serve as a warning becomes an obsessive phobia, an individual should seek help from a ...
Views: 9199(1 vote) - Overcoming Our Mental Barriers - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HilleI was raised in a conservative household where my Dad worked full time and my Mom worked part time. My parents never owned businesses or rental properties while I was growing up and so I never thought about business or real estate or being an entrepreneur. In hindsight I think that if I had ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Overcoming Overwhelm - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Alicia Marie1. First, practice extreme self-care. This may mean taking time out to get a haircut, pedicure, or massage. It may mean taking some alone time to read a good book, and get out of your head. Exercise and eat right. (This is number one for a reason.) 2. Visualize the finished product or ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Overcoming the Stigma of Medication for Common Mental Health Issues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe TherapistIn today’s age there are many problems created by the false beliefs of mental illness, and the use of medication to treat it. Many people are judged based on personal traits. Many people feel the stigma directly aimed at them and it can be very obvious. Some stigma types are making negative ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Panic Attack in Children - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from brenda MageChildren may also suffer from panic attacks. There are several symptoms of panic attacks in children that parents need to watch out for. Read this article to find out more about panic attacks in children. Does panic attack children? Dreadfully, the answer is yes. It is terribly distressing ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Parents And Self Harm Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodWe have all heard by now of the rise in self harm amongst young people. For some parents this news will have come as a complete shock on hearing that one of those young people is their son or daughter. Then starts the challenge of knowing which is the best approach to adopt in supporting your ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Penn State Child Abuse: The Coverup Is Worse Than The Crime - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinSo many times the cover-up seems to me to be worse than the crime. It might be something as President Nixon and Watergate or as trivial as Sarah Palin and her … um … improvisation on the ride of Paul Revere. (Don’t try to fool a Boston girl – I know all about Paul Revere). I think most of ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - People Pleaser Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from June BlunkPeople Pleaser Syndrome By June Blunk People Pleaser Syndrome affects many people. Perhaps, you or someone you love is plagued with this affliction. I am a recovering people pleaser. Just maybe, I will always be attracted to pleasing, but I catch myself when unhealthy urges arise and change ...
Views: 7471(2 votes) - Power and the Importance of Claiming Your Power in Times of Tragedy and Personal Upheaval - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Li Lan Chanhttp://wp.me/p2XHa6-IL The recent devastating event in Connecticut, where adults and young children were murdered in a killing rampage by a disturbed individual, has shocked us and wounded our hearts. Stunned we ask ourselves, “How anyone can do this? How could this have happened?” As we ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Is their help? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Sharon SinclairDo you suffer from: • Unexplained Panic Attacks or Anxiety Attacks? • Recurrent Terrifying Nightmares? • Outbursts of Rage or Grief that you cannot explain? • Flashes of memory of childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse? • Heart stopping Terror when nothing is occurring to cause ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Rape Alarm Recent Survey from Students - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from G WILLIAMSRecent surveys have indicated that one-third of female students in Britain had experienced sexual assault or unwanted advances while at college. But are universities doing enough? Some colleges have been criticised for not taking rape and sexual assault complaints seriously enough. There is a ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Releasing Fear Meditation. Meditate, release the past, be present, let go and be happy! Pop the fear bubble! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Dina ColadaThe bubble of fear and love reminds me of something my High School Chemistry/Physics teacher drew on the chalkboard. It was a diagram of the universe and the anti-universe. He said that black holes connected the two together. Here in our physical world, our universe, was us and what we see. The ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - Remember Who You Are - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Michael ValentineWhile working with a client recently, I was reminded how easy it is to forget who we are as an individual. Anxiety is very good at hijacking our identity and forcing us to believe that we become something other than ourselves - that we become anxiety itself. How is this possible? ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - SAY ‘NO’ TO FEAR. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsWebster characterizes fear as ‘an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger’ which puts this powerful emotion at the very core of desire for self-preservation. Sometimes this means we feel a need to protect our physical beings. Sometimes it expresses our ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - See and Celebrate What's Real - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jan DeniseSee & Celebrate What’s Real by Jan Denise You’re gritting your teeth and talking under your breath again, wondering if he deliberately provokes you … and if he waits until people are watching to do it. It’s no coincidence that he’s more irritating when you’re the center of attention. ...
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