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or Airplanes? I was just reflecting on a holiday I had a couple of years ago and remembered an experience that didn't seem scary until I decided to go ahead with it. I had just arrived in Santorini, a gorgeous little Greek Island, and we had just got off the cruise that had brought us there. I ... Views: 1786
Step 1, Complete Acceptance – For people that are struggling with GAD, learning to have complete acceptance of the fact that you have an anxiety disorder (and nothing more) as well as accepting the temporary discomforts that come with anxiety provoking experiences, can become highly therapeutic ... Views: 1780
How do You Feel Unsafe?
It appears that the human experience has largely evolved into one where many people are experiencing the lack of feeling safe. The number of ways in which that appears in our lives is something that we need to bring into our awareness so that we can change our ... Views: 1779
Some people are naturally more intense than others.
They are often told that they are ‘too much,’, ’too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional.
People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At ... Views: 1776
Do 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: 1774
The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.
~ Mother Teresa ~
We live in a society today that engenders loneliness in a large percentage of the population. We are herd animals and yet as we become more affluent, we seem to be moving away from the family unit, ... Views: 1773
SPIRITUAL PROTECTION and PSYCHIC ATTACK
I was recently talking with a lady who was complaining that a man in the house she was staying in was demon possessed
and trying to kill her with his psychic attacks.
She related that over some months he was keeping her awake with his music and ... Views: 1770
How to avoid the recession. Ask yourself, is all this really true? Who says so? Is there really such a thing as a recession and do you have to buy into it? Are you scared? Are you fearful? Are you nervous? Do you wonder what is going to happen to you? Read on and I’ll show you what ... Views: 1769
(Written September 20, 1988)
We were in a house trailer just outside the Lindreth trading post, in northwest New Mexico. There were six of us on the hunt that year: My Dad and I; Morris - Dad's best friend, and his son Brad; Don - who owned the trailer and was to be our guide, and his son ... Views: 1768
While visiting the local zoo, my friend and I stopped at an exhibit that housed a rare wild pony. I remembered this equine soul from a zoo visit over 20 years earlier. The sign said “Rocky” was one of the oldest zoo residents.
When I'd seen him years ago, he’d trotted around the corral with a ... Views: 1764
Today, as I was trying to sleep, the Holy Ghost began to show me the entire picture of my life and why ministry is so important. Now, this won't be a deep blog, but it is a eye-opening one! God showed me in less than 10 minutes the intimate details of the Purpose of My Passion. I have come to ... Views: 1761
Does it feel like your thoughts, emotions and physical body are all slightly or massively out of sync? Your negative thinking patterns lead your physical world into constant generalized anxiety, it also creates all sorts of yucky un-stimulating emotions in you, which then leads you to struggle ... Views: 1759
If we asked ourselves what is keeping me from accomplishing my goals, we would immediately see a few things in the way. We may instantly see or sense fear or resistance. Another factor may include believing, “I can’t!” By holding onto fear and resistance, or having beliefs stating I can’t, ... Views: 1759
The new possibilities in our lives today, especially in the West, are amazing. It is possible for us to recreate ourselves and our environments by using the many of the accessible books and videos, and the information on the internet. We can explore information that has been kept secret for ... Views: 1752
Progressive Overload
In the big wide world of exercise science there’s a training principle called Progressive Overload (PO). PO is pretty much the cornerstone of any training program designed to produce performance improvements for the individual who is following the program. In layman’s ... Views: 1743
Worrying feeds fears and doubts. Worrying wastes time and consumes energy. Worrying weakens ambition and breeds inaction. Worrying will cripple our confidence, faith, and ability to reason. Worrying kills the ability to think big and reveals an inability to control one’s thoughts. Worrying is ... Views: 1743
Although most people have some pretty clear-cut notions about what assertiveness is and isn't, assertiveness is often confused with aggression. Assertiveness is not necessarily about having your will prevail over the will of others. That is actually more descriptive of aggression. Especially ... Views: 1742
The Stress-Free Move Hasn't Been Invented Yet. But at Admiral, We’re Getting Close…
Did you know moving consistently ranks among the top ten most stressful life events? Because of the total disruption in your routine and having your belongings in a state of upheaval, moving can truly be ... Views: 1737
What Causes A Person To Have Anxiety: What Causes Anxiety Disorders To Develop - What Causes Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety disorder is a condition that results in the sufferer building up anxiety and becoming shy, scared of crowds and public speaking, and in some extreme cases, paranoid.
Anxiety ... Views: 1732
It is possible to cure panic attacks using on self-help therapies for people with social phobia. Shyness is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Very few people feel comfortable being at the center of attention and find it a nerve-racking experience. The thought of being watched is ... Views: 1730
Your body is trembling, your heart is racing, and sweat is rolling down your brow. Trying to take that first step in the world of the unknown. The what if thinking scenario has you spiraling with the ever so unpleasant sensations, will they ever stop? After 9/11, you became housebound, ... Views: 1726
Are 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: 1718
Learn to release limiting emotions gracefully : The e-course RELEASE THE EMOTION.
Emotions can limit you :
Emotions fulfill an important function.
Without emotions we would not be fully alive.
They sometimes have a life of their own, and we are not always in control of them.
This is ... Views: 1718
Fear is one of the most difficult emotions to manage. But if we don’t learn how to manage our own fear and help those around us to manage theirs, we are going to turn crisis into disaster. As a former psychotherapist I have spent many years witnessing people’s reactions to their own fear (and ... Views: 1716
Far too many people suffer from fears and anxieties. Their experiences can range from a chronic, mild nervous feeling to a full blown panic attack. Ask anyone who has struggled through an episode of panic; the reactions are real and horrifying. In the extreme, these feelings can be debilitating ... Views: 1715
The beach at the lake was filled, surprisingly so for a Monday; but it was unusually hot, even for a summer day in Wisconsin. Children of all ages laughed with and splashed their friends. Those not braving the cool water hugged the small amount of shade offered by the bushes or trees, moving ... Views: 1713
Question: We were told to try to find the energy or the vibration of a negative emotion in order to dissolve it. This was very interesting to me. I would like a further explanation of the emotion and vibration.
Divine Mother: You are a vibrational package. Everything about you is vibration, ... Views: 1710
How To Be Less Introverted: How To Overcome Timidity
Learning to be less self conscious is not easy. While logic is telling you that not everyone can possibly be starting at you or focusing on you at a party, social event, or even at work, the mind thumps away the message they are making it ... Views: 1704
Apart from a John Lennon song, mind games is an expression often used by football managers and others to imply some sort of psychological manipulation of another person to gain some sort of advantage over them.This is normally fairly innocuous stuff at press conferences to try and rattle their ... Views: 1703
Never 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: 1694
I've spoken many times about the importance of all feelings, anger included. With every emotion we experience, we have the ability to learn much about ourselves. No feeling is inherently wrong. It's how we choose to express and use them that determines their value.
In The Secret Side of ... Views: 1693
"NOW is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually be doing your dream. You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating." ~ Sam ... Views: 1692
Car accidents are not just physical events. People who have been in accidents frequently report that their confidence is shaken and that they find daily life more difficult. These effects are normal. Talk to an attorney if you are involved in a car accident because he or she can help you recover ... Views: 1684
Excerpt from Dr. Jo Anne Bishop’s upcoming new book,
“You Can Do It: Transform Fear Into Creativity”
We all experience fear in some form every day, whether we want that fear or not. Fear is an ancient body sensation that compels and drives us toward survival through a fight or flight ... Views: 1683
Anxiety 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: 1683
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: 1683
If you are looking for a way to stop over complicating everything so you can move forward more freely, then you can use a stop worrying hypnosis audio download. This subliminal album can help you to rewire your mind so you can think more rationally. It is a very affordable and safe way to ... Views: 1681
Anger... This is a subject no one of likes to discuss. We try to pretend we don’t get angry. We don’t like to face our anger or rage because this is showing us our really intense negative feelings. In anger we are venting, expressing, and brooding. We are avoiding taking responsibility for ... Views: 1678
If you are a young professional entering the world of sales, you will most likely have goals for sales targets you want to reach. You will probably go into this new role with a lot of enthusiasm after watching movies of sales people having all the flashy cars etc… But then something happens. You ... Views: 1676
We could have been trying accomplish something great in order to move forwards in our lives but yet we always seem to hit a wall. It could seem that we are just really unlucky or cursed.
For example we could have had several attempts in wanting to make it to the next level in a relationship ... Views: 1672
What 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: 1668
By definition, revenge is quite harsh. It means to inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to someone else. For this post, I would like to alter the definition slightly in the following way: to avenge oneself by retaliating through healing, recovery and self-care.
Pretty ... Views: 1668
Have 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, ... Views: 1663
How do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started:
1) Understand what fear is
First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ... Views: 1660
We 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: 1647
When sickness or disability is temporary, you will react and adapt to the momentary discomfort by seeking medical council and assistance to rehabilitate.
On a short term, most people do not lose their bearing, unless they are worried of it being prolonged. Our society is set to provide the ... Views: 1646
In order to stop anxiety and panic attacks you have to consider what anxiety and panic really are and what they are not.
Anxiety is NOT a mental illness. Anxiety is a normal human process of thinking about what you do not want to have happen. It's "worst case scenario thinking" at it's worst. ... Views: 1646
I’ve had a revelation.
Since the “great recession” of 2008 (which appears to still be in process) came trampling through our economic landscape, I have been — like so many others — waiting and hoping for the rebuilding. When will things get back to how they were? Can we soon return to easier ... Views: 1641
Thank God for Fear.
Without it I might have explored my spirituality at an early age, I might have asked questions like who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going? and What is my purpose? And of course, if I had, the devil would have taken my soul. Thank God for Fear.
Thank Parents for ... Views: 1639
A resolution is a goal, the aim is to help you to improve yourself, perhaps feel better about life or achieve a dream.
Unfortunately, each year millions of Resolutions are made and broken. Millions of us treat a resolution as a wish…hoping it will happen….but it never does.
Today ... Views: 1639