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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- ***Keeping Your Anger Under Control - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIn my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let's take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively. What Is Anger? Many people think that ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - ***The Impact of Divorce on Families - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanAs a licensed mental health professional, I work with many individuals, couples, and families who are affected by divorce. I see the devastating effects that breakups can have and am dedicated to helping people develop the skills to cope with experiences like divorce. Major Disruptions The ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - ***How Do You Change Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanWhat Is Happiness? If you are thinking about changing your life for the better, one way to start is by identifying your goals. You are probably hoping to find some version of happiness or emotional well-being. That might look like any combination of the following: A sense of ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - ***Stress Busting Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanLearn to have healthy relationships: This subject could fill an entire book. In the limited space of this newsletter, let's look at the key components of this stress-reducing strategy. 1. Identify the sources of stress in your relationships. Write about them in a journal. Make a list of ...
Views: 1302(6 votes) - ***Coping As a Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanFew people are prepared for the responsibilities and tasks involved in caring for loved ones who are ill, elderly, or disabled. The success of the relationship between you and your loved one depends on several factors. One of the most important is how well you take care of yourself, empowering ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - ***Is Your Company in Need of Family Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanHow Companies Are Like Families Like a family, a company is a group of people who have an ongoing relationship with one another. Companies have several things in common with families: 1. Families have distinct ways of communicating and degrees of togetherness. For example: Communication ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - ***How to Create a Positive Work Atmosphere - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanPositive versus Negative Workplaces We have all worked in places where we grew to dread getting up in the morning, and a few of us have had the pleasure of working for a boss who makes us feel like we can do anything. Let's take a look at the differences between a positive and a negative work ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - ***Effective Ways to Give Performance Feedback - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanConsequences of Not Giving Effective Feedback Let's take a look at some typical examples of what goes on in work environments when managers don't give good feedback. Example #1: John has been working at his new job for one month. On his first day at work, Wilma, his boss, showed him what ...
Views: 1942(22 votes) - ***Resolving Conflicts Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanEvery relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical: 1. Disagreements over who should do ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Stress Management Tips For Workaholics - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marcilio DavidThose who spend more time with their works tend to suffer from stress more than the other. The mental and emotional burden that is often attributed to the demands of work can affect our productivity and efficiency with our task that would often lead us to troubles than not. This is one reason ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Best-Selling Self Help Book Uncovers Factors Prompting Drug Abuse - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAbuse of Street drugs and powerful prescription drugs has been all over headlines, reportedly creating mental and physical repercussions which millions around the world have discovered can be avoided through the principles contained in L. Ron Hubbard’s best-selling self-help book ...
Views: 2180(1 vote) - Donkeys are more dangerous then airplanes! Overcome your fear of flying inside of 1 hour - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dominic Knightor 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: 1913 - Overcoming Anxiety Today with This New Method - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dominic KnightOur brain is nothing short of the most advanced and sophisticated computer in the world. And like computers that have programmes for it to do job's like word processing or spreadsheets and emailing, we have internal programmes running in our brain in a similar way. In our case, once we learn ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Self Help Tips For Overcoming Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from J.D. BellMany people experience some level of shyness or anxiety when faced with new or uncomfortable situations. Walking up to a stranger of the opposite sex in a bar. Making a big presentation at work. Engaging in small talk at a party. All these situations can lead to some degree of nervousness. ...
Views: 2298(2 votes) - Relieving Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Helen RylePanic attacks are very frightening. But what causes them and how can they be cured? Panic attacks occur when the subconscious mind relates a current event to an emotion from the past, this is called emotional resonance. All the person feels is an overwhelming desire to get out of a ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Are You Anxious? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Helen RyleMost people experience anxiety when under stress. However, when anxiety becomes chronic and leads to difficulty functioning at work or socially it is deemed a disorder. Anxiety disorders can cause excessive worry and physical discomfort, either in specific situations or what would otherwise be ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Common Anxiety Disorders: What are the Symptoms? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kevin RileyThe most common psychiatric illness that affects children and adults is anxiety disorder. Some people are at significantly greater risk for developing one or more of these disorders. These risks include inherited genes, life events, brain chemistry and personality. Approximately 40 million ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Why You Must Manage Your Stress - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesThe effects of long term stress are not to be taken lightly. Stress can lead to serious physical, as well as mental health problems. Managing our stress levels is very important if we wish to remain happy and healthy. Common symptoms of stress include irritability, muscular tension, ...
Views: 1558(3 votes) - Natural Anxiety Cure - Your Amygdala is the Culprit? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Jonathan RoachAnxiety is a perfectly natural response to a perceived threatening situation, and it is inbred and rightly so for our survival. The problem arises when our bodily reaction is disproportionate to the event and so the fight or flight response kicks in and we experience panic. The Amygdala is a ...
Views: 7233(1 vote) - Breaking Fear's Hold of the Future - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Arlene HarderA GUIDED IMAGERY SCRIPT: Uncover memories that can help you deal with the fear of the future and that drain you of energy by having you worry about things that may never happen. This piece is designed to help you uncover memories that can counteract the fear of what might happen tomorrow, ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Doctor Credits Her Successful 17 Year Marriage to Science of the Mind - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAlthough many Americans still have a firm belief in marriage and “living happily ever after,” the fact that 50% of marriages end in divorce and that violence is the reason stated for divorce in 22% of middle-class marriages shows just how often this dream goes wrong. And it is not only ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Beat Anxiety Depression - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dan DeLucaScientific investigations have suggested that up to 60 percent of depression sufferers also have an anxiety disorder. Depression and anxiety are two common emotions, causing suffering and feelings of inferiority, despair and worse. Our society today is experiencing an epidemic of stress, ...
Views: 2266(2 votes) - Panic Attacks and Anxiety: Treatment of Balance Issues in Childhood - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Bill WhiteIn a previous article I discussed the importance of including balance issues in any discussion of the contributors to panic attacks and anxiety. Amazingly, this connection hasn’t received much attention, but it appears as though that’s changing. Yes, children with balance issues are being ...
Views: 1077 - Beating Midsummer Blues - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixA funny thing seems to happen around this time of year; I've seen it again and again. At a time when we all should be enjoying beaches and barbeques, sunshine and surf, many people's moods seem to turn a bit blue. The summer romance hasn't panned out the way you thought it would, friends are all ...
Views: 2722(3 votes) - Surrender Box: A Place For Worries and Fears - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are times when our minds become too full. Our to-do lists, worries, plans, and dreams may be so crowded together in our heads that we don’t have room to think. We may believe that we are somehow taking care of our desires and concerns by keeping them at the forefront of our minds. In ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Chinese Medicine Treatment for Depression and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Emotional Health - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Antonia BalfourAbout Depression and Anxiety Although depressive disorders and anxiety are commonly seen together, there are distinct differences between a diagnosis of depression and one of anxiety. Common symptoms of depressive disorders include emotions such as hopelessness, despair and anger. Energy ...
Views: 3513(7 votes) - Cure My Anxiety? - Meditation is the Gateway to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jonathan RoachHow can I cure my annxiety? Anxiety is very much an individual experience, and can be caused by a wide variety of physical complaints and life situations. It is of course quite normal and even necessary for our survival to be anxious in a frightening situation, but when continual and excessive ...
Views: 1960(2 votes) - Understanding the Stress Response - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Dennis HartWith high levels of stress running rampant in our society, it's more important than ever to learn ways to relax. In order to do this, it is helpful to understand what's going on physically and emotionally during periods of high stress. When a person is in a calm and relaxed state, the ...
Views: 1302(4 votes) - Severe Anxiety: Slowing Down Racing Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Paula MarolewskiPart of the terror of anxiety is the force and power of the racing thoughts that accompany it. Adrenaline reaches a fever pitch, sending the body into pure fight or flight mode. Two things are essential at this point: to slow down, and to focus on something outside of yourself. To slow down, ...
Views: 1316 - Severe Anxiety: How Do You Help Someone Slow Down? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Paula MarolewskiIf you have a friend or family member who suffers from severe anxiety, you know that at times their thoughts seem to race out of control. Here are several points to be aware of as you reach out in love to help them slow down and regain a clear focus: Be ready to listen. The sufferer needs to ...
Views: 1521 - Law of Attraction Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Debi BerndtMany people have seen the DVDs, read the books, attended the seminars to attract romance, wealth and more, but still are not getting results. In the areas of money and love, so many have tied their hopes and dreams of finding that magic ticket to become a millionaire or meet the love of their ...
Views: 2897 - Anxiety: A Form of Vanity? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from John GrobergIt's common to think of the words vain and ambition together. Vain ambition is often the culprit behind the downfall of people who accomplish amazing things- only to eventually "fall from grace" or to sacrifice their standards in order to maintain their status or their reputation as someone ...
Views: 1556(3 votes) - Basic Information about Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Penelope MarshallAnxiety attacks can range from mild to debilitating and demonstrate themselves in numerous symptoms. For the most part, an anxiety or panic attack brings on an intense feeling of anxiety of worry that causes feelings of fear, physical illness, and discomfort. In some cases there is an event that ...
Views: 636 - Anxiety: Coping With One of the Goliath’s of our Time - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-Faibish“Didn’t you know that anxiety is the new normal?!” That is what a client said to me flippantly the other day. She was trying to be comedic yet we both knew this was coming from pure frustration and a feeling of overwhelm. Life today seems fraught with people who suffer from one form or another ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Healing The Cause of Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we are born we spend the first two years of our life only communicating heart to heart with our parents and loved ones. No words are said but the communication is direct. As we age, we develop our senses, which distract us from the heart-centered world from which we came. The heart, our ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - The Benefit of Recession and How It Forces Us To Grow - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Marc LernerA recession is an illness our country has and we have to participate in healing it as if we were sick. When dealing with an illness, people have to go beyond their conditioned habits and tap their inner resources to become an active part of the healing process. Our nation, actually the world, ...
Views: 1081 - How Does Blame for the Past Maintain Anxiety and Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from CARL WELLS1. When we are young or inexperienced we adopt, often without our full knowledge beliefs and plans designed to make us feel safe or valued. What did you do? 2. We do the best we can at the time even if now we think we were ‘bad’ or mistaken, so we try to block things out we did because we ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Panic Attacks, Comfort Foods, and Carb Cravings: It All Makes Perfect Sense - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Bill WhiteI’d like to present what I believe is need-to-know information for panic and anxiety sufferers. I don’t think it’s front page news that what we eat and drink has great impact upon the onset and intensity of panic and anxiety. And one of the most prolific examples is the ingestion of food and ...
Views: 2558 - Introvert to Extrovert : 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Shyness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Mark ShepardHave you ever been tongue tied at the thought of approaching an attractive person and introducing yourself? What about feeling awkward and out of place at business or social gatherings? How about hesitating to raise your hand in class or pick up the phone to make a sales call? Before we go ...
Views: 2349(3 votes) - Anticipatory Anxiety and Panic: Tomorrow's Dread, Today - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAnticipatory anxiety is awful. Am I right? And it so often accompanies panic, perhaps being the precursor to avoidance phenomena such as agoraphobia and social anxiety. Of course, anyone can experience anticipatory anxiety, just as anyone can experience measures of panic and social discomfort. ...
Views: 3045 - The Ten Most Common Causes of Unhappiness and Their Common Sense Cures - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from William Cottringer“O Lord! Unhappy is the man whom man can make unhappy.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. I have dealt with a lot of unhappy people during my 45-year career and I have been unhappy enough myself during my own roller-coaster ride in life to have experienced the top ten reasons causing unhappiness and ...
Views: 3955(1 vote) - Make Anxiety Your Friend - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTummy trembles. Brain fuzz. That discombobulating feeling that you're not quite sure what you should be doing but you should be something to keep your act together. Anxiety. Sometimes it slips away with a few deep breaths, other times you need to beat it off with a stick or some little white ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - Simple Meditation Technique - Easy Meditation with Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jonathan RoachIn this busy and hectic world full of noise and haste, learning a simple meditation technique can bring a sense of calm and inner peace that most of us never have the chance to experience. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner and higher self, resulting in an enhanced ...
Views: 1588 - Crisis Buster Tip #1: What Did Mark Twain Say about the Current Economic Crisis? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Patrick ValtinDo you know your history? If you do, you have no reason for worry, for the current economic crisis is “just” a repetition of the past. “It is not worthwhile to try to keep history from repeating itself, for man’s character will always make the preventing of the repetitions impossible.” ~Mark ...
Views: 865(2 votes) - How to Handle and Control Your Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from John S LIt is a well known fact that the current economic depression has caused a lot of stress to many in the world although how it affects individuals differs from one country to another. According to the American Psychological Association, almost every American experienced the feeling of stress and ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - Stress Help: Inspirational Quotes That Can Help You Cope during Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnStress makes us lose perspective, while inspirational quotes can help us get it back. So here are a few quotes to keep around when the going gets rough... When you're going through hell, keep going. -- Winston Churchill When you don't see where you're going, when you don't think you can ...
Views: 2408(2 votes) - Fear and Doubt in the Gap - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: When I reach the state of pure being or gap while meditating - I introduce my intentions there. I try to be detached to my intentions. But sometimes , a related thought with my intentional goal pops up while I am introducing my intention. This related thought is of fear and ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - Are You Feeling Exasperated by the World Economic Affairs? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDing Dong the Wild Rich is banging his head... Rattling & Rolling with his bed sheets flying and bed bugs crying. His head begins to feel like lead He states, "How do we survive the world climate this date?" Wild Rich has been led astray, recoiling further into his head. But wait...it ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - The Challenge of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gian Fiero |There comes a point and time in everyone's life when they need to let go. It's easier said than done, and even when most recognize the need to let go they can't do it. Letting go is about freedom; freedom that can only be experienced through the disconnection of the things - or the person - ...
Views: 2802(3 votes) - Help! I'm Drowning Under Pressure! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from ayo olaniyanThere are many situations & circumstances that give rise to pressure. You could face pressure from work (the zeal to succeed , meet targets, get that promotion, impress that boss), it could be within the family (wanting to be a good father/mother, be a provider, take care of your children, make ...
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