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- 11 Easy Ways to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Advice Sister AlisonOne of the most singificant problems human beings face as a general population is how to handle stress. As a life & career expert, and an acclaimed advice columnist, I have compiled eleven of the most significant ways that you can reduce stress in your life. You may not always be able to ...
Views: 56077(28 votes) - The Therapeutic Relationship is the Most Important Ingredient in Successful Therapy - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.“Maybe if I have this client blink his eyes at an increased speed, while exposing him to his past, and add some cognitive behavioral therapy while sitting next to a waterfall, he may be able to function more effectively in his life!” Yes this is rather exaggerated, however it demonstrates the ...
Views: 46211(1 vote) - WHY YOU WANT WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVE - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“You can’t always get what you want . . .” The Rolling Stones will soon be singing this refrain at venues around the world, as they embark on a year-long concert tour in August. This song, now decades old, addresses a universal truth. Here’s the rest of the refrain: You can't always get ...
Views: 43697(2 votes) - 10 Benefits of Quitting Marijuana - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsI'm not at all shy to admit I was a regular pot smoker for over 7 years of my life. I smoked almost everyday because I enjoyed it. It was something that eased my mind and gave me a sense of relaxation. Over time however, I began to see that everything I thought I enjoyed about it was only an ...
Views: 37297(5 votes) - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING NOW: 10 Steps You Can Take To Stop Gambling Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from J CWhen you absolutely must stop gambling right now, here are 10 steps you can take today. STEP 1: GET RID OF YOUR MONEY If you want to stop gambling right now, the first step begins by stopping to carry money. This includes credit cards, debit cards, access to bank accounts, checks, loans, ...
Views: 32877(3 votes) - Practical Things You Can Do For Someone Who Is Dying - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Donna BelkIf you have a friend or loved one who is dying and don’t feel you know what to do, here are some practical suggestions for things you can do to feel more useful and more at ease with the situation. These suggests are also gifts for the dying person and can help them feel more peaceful and ...
Views: 31755(2 votes) - The Differences Between Emotional Maturity And Immaturity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from George BielayWhy should you care about emotional maturity? Because it can mean the difference between a happy, rewarding and satisfying life and relationship versus a stressful unhappy existence with crises that never seem to go away. This newletter introduces the signs of emotional immaturity, qualities and ...
Views: 31509(1 vote) - How To Overcome Codependency In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWhat Is Codependency Codependency is a learned behavior that refers to an obsessive need for affection, attention and affirmation. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because; this relationship based on emotional dependency is the other side of the coin of emotionally destructive and ...
Views: 31020(1 vote) - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Anger - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEveryone experiences feelings of anger or irritability, but people with bipolar disorder are especially prone to these feelings and the adverse effects of anger. In fact, sudden feelings of anger or irritability are key symptoms of mania. Inappropriate anger attacks occur in up to 60 percent of ...
Views: 30300(10 votes) - Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 19, 2003 from Barbara BakerHow would you answer this question: I am out of my abuse and have moved on with my life. There is something that I have been wondering about. How and when does the abuse stop playing a significant part of my life? I have seen others who have moved on and I would like to know how they did ...
Views: 29403(4 votes) - Acidity - What Are The Symptoms And Causes of Acidity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsAcidity is generally caused by an imbalance between mechanisms of the secretion of acid in the stomach, and protective mechanisms that ensure the stomach’s safety. The stomach secretes acidic fluid that helps in digestion process. But when the stomach exceeds the production of the acid by ...
Views: 29052(1 vote) - 46 Gratitude Quotes to be Thankful for! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2009 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Daily, I make sure that I openly acknowledge the things in my life that I am grateful for, and over the years I have collected a number of fantastic famous Gratitude Quotes. I hope you like them… Including famous quotes of gratitude that might inspire you and move you towards manifesting ...
Views: 28501(3 votes) - Patience, The Key To Everything - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from khadiga ismailWhat is patience? Basically, patience is waiting with difficulties. It's confidence in yourself, with a good feeling of hope. It takes place during some difficult circumstances. When a person says to himself calming words such as “it's going to be ok”, “every thing will be alright”, “I ...
Views: 27638 - The Personal Fable of Adolescents - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Reece ManleyOne of the developmental phenomenon widely observed in youth is the personal fable. This concept holds that adolescents believe themselves to be special and unique making common experiences personalized to their understanding. Adolescents often behave as if they are immortal, taking wild ...
Views: 27318 - How To Date/Marry A Widow or Widower - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Ellen GerstIf you are dating or planning to marry a widow or widower, here are some suggestions and thoughts to consider. LEARN ALL ABOUT GRIEF Do some research about grief, read books and talk to others in similar situations. Know what to expect on anniversaries, birthdays and other days that were ...
Views: 27017(1 vote) - How To Deal With Angry People: A Survival Guide - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Dr. Tony FioreDealing with angry people in our society is becoming increasingly challenging. Some days, it seems anger surrounds us at home, in the workplace, on the roadways, and at sports events. It is easy to get caught up in an escalating spiral of angry exchanges which usually upsets everyone and does ...
Views: 26016(6 votes) - Hot and Cold Love Addicts: A Lethal Combination - by A lot has been written about love addiction and yet it is still a misunderstood disorder. For instance, many people believe that love addicts only run hot —passionately pursue someone who is unavailable like in the movie Fatal Attraction. However, many love addicts also run cold ? appear aloof ...
Views: 25407(3 votes) - The Four Types Of Anger - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Anger - Anger Management - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererAnger comes from the Latin word, angere, which means "to strangle." Anger strangles us on a number of different levels. It is the emotion which is probably the most familiar to the majority of us. A consistent finding in those who have low self-esteem, migraines, ulcers, heart attacks, substance ...
Views: 25248(1 vote) - Why Are Some People Overly Critical And Sarcastic - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHave you been Criticised? Did someone criticise you? Was he a close person? Do you feel bad about yourself? If I were you..... I would have not felt bad, simply because the person who criticized you is the one who is in need of help. Why Are Some People So Critical? A normal Human ...
Views: 24891(1 vote) - What is Self-Respect? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandRecently a client asked me what Self-respect meant to me. She also shared her own definition and it got me thinking that my readers might benefit from considering this question and exploring their own definitions. Have a read of my off-the-cuff answer to my client and then please take a moment ...
Views: 24462(5 votes) - How narcissist’s use baiting to get an emotional reaction and why they use it - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Amy AdamOne of the common narcissistic tendencies is baiting. Narcissistic individuals love getting attention – because attention is narcissistic supply, and it confirms to the narcissist’s ego that he or she is valid, alive and exists. Because a narcissistic personality is a constructed False ...
Views: 24397 - I Hear Voices In My Head - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreIt's true. I hear voices in my head. I don't talk about it much. But maybe it's a good time to start. You see, I'm a complex person. A lot goes on inside my head that no one else ever realizes. The main voice I hear comes from my ego. My ego takes information from the world - from my ...
Views: 24361(1 vote) - Mobbing in the Workplace: Has This Happened to You? - by Mobbing in the workplace has long been studied in Europe. Just look it up on a search engine. Described in "Mobbing: Emotional Abuse in the American Workplace", published by Davenport, Elliott, and Schwartz in 1999, mobbing is about collective assault in the corner office, in cubbies, on the ...
Views: 23780(1 vote) - Pathological Lying: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Traits - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Amy AdamA common narcissistic personality disorder trait is pathological lying. The narcissist presents to the world the creation of his false self. This false self is based on the image of who the narcissist would like to be rather than how he really feels about himself at a deep inner level. As a ...
Views: 23712(1 vote) - 6 Tips to Remove YouTube Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Yes, you don't watch a lot of television but you're spending too much time in YouTube. This video-sharing website has garnered millions of followers all over the world, for only a very short time. With so many videos to watch you can't help but ...
Views: 23416 - When You Decide To Be Codependent No More, You Won't Want Emotionally Unhealthy People In Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Diane England,Could your codependency or another emotional issue be the reason you want someone back who left you? When you are codependent, you are typically looking outside yourself for definition or a sense of self. It might be through material things or the roles you play in life, for example. You might ...
Views: 23296(5 votes) - INFINITE ABUNDANCE: Owning Our Inner Jupiter - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoe"I have a large seashell collection which I keep scattered on beaches all over the world." Steven Wright Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, brings us the most positive energy in the Universe in different areas of ourselves and life over a twelve-year cycle as he ...
Views: 23189(1 vote) - Definition: Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Douglas PakA subliminal message is a signal or message embedded in another medium, designed to pass below the normal limits of the human mind's perception. These messages are unrecognizable by the conscious mind, but in certain situations can affect the subconscious mind and importantly, the unconscious ...
Views: 22743 - Definition: Energy Systems - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are three sources of [[ATP]]. ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. For example a 100m sprinter would use this ...
Views: 22192 - Does Hypnosis Work For Alcoholism? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Terje EllingsenHypnotherapy or hypnosis may or may not be an effective treatment for people with drug or alcohol problems. The main success factors are one, the extent to which the patient is receivable for hypnosis and two, to what degree the patient is willing to do what it takes to quit alcohol. So, it is ...
Views: 21788(3 votes) - 5 Ways To Calm Yourself Down Quickly and Effectively - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Lee RidenourWe all have felt stress before, or have times when we wish we knew how to calm down! No matter how confident and relaxed you are, you know what it’s like to be nervous before an interview, trembling before you are about to give speech, or cold and clammy when you’re about to pick up your date. ...
Views: 21269(5 votes) - Six Steps To Developing Anxiety Coping Skills - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Paul DylanLiving with anxiety is certainly no fun but developing anxiety coping skills can help you to live a more productive and happier life. Seeking treatment and therapy for your anxiety is an important first step; however, it is also important to know there are a number of self healing techniques you ...
Views: 21248(2 votes) - What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Kiowa JacksonThe terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are used interchangeably in popular culture, but they have very specific and different meanings to psychiatrists, so I’d like you to know what the difference is too. It’s important to know whether you are having and anxiety attack or a panic attack ...
Views: 21038(3 votes) - Isolation, A Bully's Most Harmful Weapon - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from ABC AntiBullyingCrusador"Work place bullying and mobbing" is a little known phenomenon in the United States but is well known and addressed on many levels in several other countries, primarily The United Kingdom. Although most people in the United States are unfamiliar with the terms "work place bullying and mobbing" ...
Views: 20917(1 vote) - The Emotional Goals Guide - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from margaret AltmanTHE 5 “SMART” GOALS IN YOUR LIFE M. ALTMAN Some men dream of worthy accomplishments. Others stay awake and just do them. This book was ...
Views: 20781 - Diet Changes To Help Ease Your Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIf you are going through some alcohol withdrawal symptoms while trying to kick your drinking habit, making some diet changes can help you during this process. These changes may sound like a whole lot of common sense but they are, nonetheless important. The changes can help you ease your ...
Views: 20750 - How Often Do You Laugh A Day? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThere has been much research which is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine. More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ...
Views: 20618(2 votes) - Coping with Codependent Parents - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Claudine StruckParents want what is best for their children. If a mother and father do their best to raise their child, offering strong guidance and attentive parenting, then it is a job well done. However, letting go of that parental authority can be a challenge, particularly when the child grows into a ...
Views: 20535(2 votes) - Memorization Made Easy: Three Tips for Easy Memorization - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Kyle VarnerThere is an old story about a man who, in ancient times, came to the court of a King, boasting that he had invented an elixir of memory. After hearing what the man had invented, the King replied, “You haven’t invented an elixir of memory—you’ve invented an elixir of forgetfulness!” There is ...
Views: 20226(2 votes) - Can Anesthesia Cause Long Term Side Effects? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Doug CasadySide Effects from Anesthesia Cause Long Term Side Effects Doctors seem to warn of the short term side effects such as vomiting, fatigue, blurred vision, dizziness, sore throat, unusual dreams and mood swings. Are long term effects a possibility? Damage to the brain can occur while under ...
Views: 20061 - Panic Disorder and Gastroesophageal Reflux - by It is my opinion, based on endoscopy and 24 hour gastric and esophageal pH studies that the gastrointestinal problems, so very common in panic disorder are a result of abnormal bile flow. Cholecystokinin (CCK) has long been known as a central nervous system neurotransmitter involved in anxiety. ...
Views: 19925(4 votes) - Sympathy versus Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Margo KirtikarMany erroneously believe that the terms sympathy and empathy are synonymous. Although both words have to do with feelings, they do express different grades of feelings. But before I go in to the details of explaining the differences, let’s look first at what the dictionary says. Sympathy means ...
Views: 19567(4 votes) - Stopping Mind Chatter - Three Exercises - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Matt DiLorenzoIn my work as a medical intuitive, I encounter a large number of people who suffer horribly from anxiety. The never ending chatter in their minds keeps them awake when they’d rather sleep, makes them worry about matters that, objectively, don’t warrant so much worry, and can really make their ...
Views: 19552(1 vote) - Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Solutions for Busy People - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaThere’s no rule that says you have to be a superhero. So much has been written about amazing individuals that achieve the impossible – they juggle full-time jobs, study, run a business, raise children, run a household, coach the national cricket team and write a novel in their spare time. Anyone ...
Views: 19365(7 votes) - Definition: Overcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteOvercoming Adversity It seems there are two main types of coaching clients: Those who are defeated by nothing and those who give up at the first "bump in the road". The operative word is "bump", not "hill", not "mountain", not "mountain range" but "bump”. What does this mean? This refers ...
Views: 19362(4 votes) - Emotionally Needy Friends: Where Do You Draw the Line? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Randi FineFriendship is one of life’s greatest gifts. It is a fulfilling relationship that is shared by two people who care about each other, trust each other, and want only the best for each other. A good friendship is honest, loyal, and truthful; good friends understand and accept each other in ways no ...
Views: 18895 - Love, Sex, Relationships, And Early Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from William BerryAs many people in recovery have probably heard, (and often ignored or debated) it is detrimental to early recovery to become involved in romantic relationships. This article will discuss some of the reasoning behind the often-proposed suggestion “no relationships for the first year.” Perhaps ...
Views: 18861(1 vote) - What Makes Addicts Stop Caring? How Empathy Gets Hijacked by Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Dr. David SackWhen you walk into a 12-Step meeting, one of the first things you may see is a sign that says, “We Care.” Though short and seemingly insignificant, this message highlights one of the components of 12-Step recovery that makes the program so effective: empathy. What Is Empathy? In its ...
Views: 18752(1 vote) - Dealing with Sadness and Depression - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: My husband and I met while we were both on the rebound and were both doing a lot of partying which continued far too long into our married life. We both did quit our bad habits however in the following years I focused on the kids and their activities and he worked more hours. ...
Views: 18642(16 votes) - ***What Is Neuro-Linguistic Programming - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Dr. Richard BandlerNeuro-Linguistic Programming™ (NLP™) is defined as the study of the structure of subjective experience and what can be calculated from that and is predicated upon the belief that all behaviour has structure. People such as Virginia Satir, Milton Erickson and Fritz Perls had amazing results with ...
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