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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Dental Block: 4 Ways To Be Brave During Dentist Appointments - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWhether you're an adult or child, being anxious during a visit to the dentist isn't unusual. However, knowing you aren't alone doesn't necessarily make it any easier. Learning coping skills to help ease your fears may make appointments easier to bear. No matter what personality type you are, ...
Views: 1527 - 3 Prong Fear Attack: Keeping it in Perspective: Swine Flu, Terrorism & Economic Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from James LeGrandAlmost every news story over the last several days has to do with a potential pandemic, terrorism, or if there will be an economic recovery. These stories play on your fears of illness, death, and bankruptcy. While all 3 can, and do, happen everyday, it is important to keep your fears in check ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - What are Your Chances? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Angela Schulz-Henke"We must learn to understand , what we do not understand." ~ Dr. Michael King We live in a time of change. What has still been a valid answer 5 years ago does no longer works today. People who take advantage of others are discovered. Lies are exposed and rulers overthrown. The world is ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - *** Anxiety and Panic "Attacks" - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jim ManganielloIn the past year nearly 45 million Americans have suffered from so- called "anxiety disorders", including anxiety and panic attacks, as well as phobias. That's a lot of people—more than 15% of the U.S. population. And it's a lot of suffering. Anxiety leaves people chronically miserable. A ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - 3 Great Affirmations To Help You Deal With Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dingane .Are you struggling with anxiety related issues? While there are many potential causes, anxiety is something that we "create" in our minds by the way we (sub consciously) control and direct our minds. Learning to take back control of your thoughts is one of the most powerful things you can do. ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Anxiety Therapy Hasn't Smelled So Good - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jen SpringerFrom our dish soap to little smelly bottles found at gas stations, it seems like aromatherapy is all around us. It’s main stream, but most people don't know this dirty little secret: all oils aren’t created equal. But when you’re using truly medicinal quality oils, aromatherapy is a great ...
Views: 1523(3 votes) - How To Get Rid Of Shyness: Ways To Overcome Shyness And Gain Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Get Rid Of Shyness: Ways To Overcome Shyness And Gain Confidence Being an active volunteer in your community can help you get rid of shyness. If you are a shy person, chances are you don't put yourself in leadership roles or join new groups often. Ironically, that is something that ...
Views: 1522 - What’s Your Running Commentary? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Sheryl PaulAt some point in my counseling work, I hear a recurrent belief or thought that surfaces for my clients. It’s the belief that tends to wreak havoc on my client’s psyche, the one that’s been with him or her since childhood. Most people are so fused with this false belief or negative thought that ...
Views: 1522 - Overcoming Fear and Anxiety by Creating a "Worry Period" - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Mike ZidYou no doubt start getting a tight, queezy feeling in the pit of your stomach, your chest my even start hurting, and you can feel your heart start to race. You will notice that you irritable, nervous, probably having trouble concentrating on anything. Getting to sleep at night is an issue for ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - What Is it Like to Have Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)The word anxiety comes from the Latin, anxietas or anxius and is defined as the abnormal apprehension of some imaginary or real thing often accompanied by increased pulse, sweating and tremors. Obviously it is natural and healthy to have some momentary anxiety about some real dangers. However, ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Stress, Burnout, Life Purpose and a Message From Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDToday's world is very stressful. We put ourselves under pressure on a daily basis, at work, at home, at school, and that pressure is never released. Day after day, year after year, the stress ramps up, putting more and more strain on our minds and bodies until one day things simply fall apart: ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Final Chapter - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe met a few college seniors and they were headed to a house party nearby and we decided to tag along. We met many drunk party animals that night, and although we were all having a good time mingling with each other, in the back of my mind I was trying to answer a few very important questions: ...
Views: 1519 - Startling News: The Key to Passion is Fear?! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichThose who do not move, do not notice their chains.” Rosa Luxemburg Any risk worth taking is worth taking whether it leads to success or failure. Martha Beck Thinking it Through I’m sure you’ve heard of people, may even know some, who love taking risks. Usually they are physical ones ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - How To Stop The Racing Thoughts From Anxiety: How To Stop Yourself From Having An Anxiety Attack - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Stop The Racing Thoughts From Anxiety: How To Stop Yourself From Having An Anxiety Attack What happens to you when you feel anxious? You may find that you are having heart palpitations, sweaty palms, feel flushed, or are suffering from racing thoughts. You may even think that you are ...
Views: 1513 - ***Assertive Communication: 20 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us know that assertiveness will get you further in life than being passive or aggressive. But few of us were actually taught how to be assertive. Here are some helpful tips. 1. Choose the right time. Imagine you’re dashing down the hall on your way to a meeting. Lisa passes by. ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - The Stress of Moving After the Loss of a Spouse - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Sandy ClendenenWhen one loses their spouse, a top life stressor, the level of stress experienced can feel extremely overwhelming to the griever. Modern life is filled with stress. And this stress occurs on many different levels. There are the daily stresses of life which are often ignored as trivial. These ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Avoiding Anxiety - What Can I Do to Feel Better Today? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Jonathan RoachAnxiety can be a living hell, but you do not have to be powerless in this situation, and there are a number of things that you can do to help yourself today. I am a staff support office with a major international employer and I have worked with many hundreds of anxiety sufferers, and without ...
Views: 1510 - The Anxiety–Overeating–Depression Cycle - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from nancy traversYou’re anxious, you stress-eat, depression sets in. How do you break the cycle? Eating is one of the toughest addictions. We all have to eat, so it’s not possible to avoid being around food. But some of us have a hard time controlling our input, and we give our bodies what they seem to want, ...
Views: 1510 - It's All About HU - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Ellen Whitehurst“HU is woven into the language of life. It is the Sound of all sounds. It is the wind in the leaves, falling rain, thunder of jets, singing of birds, the awful rumble of a tornado… . Its sound is heard in laughter, weeping, the din of city traffic, ocean waves, and the quiet rippling of a ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Neurofeedback for Anxiety: How Does it Work? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurWhat's possible with neurofeedback for anxiety? Imagine you're driving through the countryside on a beautiful day, but your car isn't working. The gears keep getting stuck, and the gas pedal is jammed down. It's pretty scary. When you can't shift gears, you can't respond well to the bumps ...
Views: 1508 - Rage of Eden - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Georgina Yael JohnsonAt the 2011 Heaven & Earth workshop in Israel, the old issue of anger came up. In facing the external world, anger means it is time to put a border. It is an instinct and an energy, neither good nor bad. To accept responsibility for our anger - to begin to be able to contain it - is to move into ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn the world of professional tennis, everyone sees the glamorous lives of the top 50 players in the world on TV and live during tournaments. But they usually never get to see the thousands of other professional level players struggling at the bottom of the table like myself fighting for each and ...
Views: 1508 - You are the Light in Your Shadow Times - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Rob BrooklerLiving in a time of light, we will "of necessity" encounter the shadows within us and around us. It's critical we understand that this is not intended as a burden. These shadows are never meant to darken our view of ourselves or our view of the world. It's simply that our wholeness grows as we ...
Views: 1508(6 votes) - How To Meditate Anywhere - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffWhere can you meditate? Do you need to have a quiet place free from all distractions and noises or can you actually meditate anywhere, anytime, any place? Many people live in crowded cities or areas where it’s busy. Does that mean that they can’t meditate? Is it possible to meditate even when ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - What To Do If You're Just Faking It - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteDo you often think you're just faking it. Not really making it? Do you worry that it's only a matter of time before everyone discovers you're a fraud? Ever want to crawl under the bed upon receiving even the slightest bit of criticism? Are you unable to move forward because you're ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - Panic and Anxiety Disorder Causes and Cures - Feel Better Today! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Jonathan RoachPanic and Anxiety Disorder are the most debilitating of conditions, and when they persist for long periods they inhibit the sufferer and steal the quality of our lives. Panic occurs when adrenaline is released into the bloodstream to prepare the body for fight or flight. This is of course quite ...
Views: 1506 - DEPRESSION AND FRUSTRATION - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Vinod AnandDEPRESSION AND FRUSTRATION (Vinod Anand) Depression and frustration come in many forms, sometimes couched in philosophical conundrums that confuse young minds, leading to serious issue. We will have a brief look at these problems. At a point in time in one’s life when one feels all doors are ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - How To Not Be Shy In Front Of An Audience: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd Confidently - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Not Be Shy In Front Of An Audience: How To Speak In Front Of A Crowd Confidently Overcoming social anxiety is a challenge for more people than you might realise. It's thought up to 10% of the population have some form of social phobia, so there are plenty of people out there with ...
Views: 1505 - Kids Are Not Born Knowing! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Maggie SliderThink way, way back to when you first became a parent. For those who gave birth and raised biological children, the moment I am talking about was the exact moment that your child was born. For those who adopted, fostered or became kin care parents; however you became a parent……that first moment ...
Views: 1505 - She Could Not Weep So Her Eczema Did--Homeopathy Helped the Model Smile Again - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeThe patch of eczema didn’t just itch, it wept, causing 20-year-old Kayla to seek the help of an “alternative health” doctor. She was due on a large photo shoot in week; the rash HAD to be gone by then. The model had seen several skin specialists, taken several different drugs, used a few ...
Views: 1503 - Springtime Renewal - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Dr. Jenny C. YipFor many, Spring is a time for renewal and revitalization. Just as in nature, rebirth and renewal are a standard part of life; we all can benefit from this period of new growth. In fact, the Renewed Freedom Center was created specifically with this intention in mind… to help anxiety sufferers ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Large Study Highlights Apparent Effectiveness Of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for General Anxiety Disorder. (GAD ) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Larry (Phil) PhillipsIn a preliminary study of nearly 5000 individuals over a 14 year period, it was found that EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) was over 50% more effective in addressing General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) than conventional methods of treatment. The preliminary nature of these findings must be ...
Views: 1502 - 5 Questions You Need to Answer Now if You Live With an Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekYou are being conned! Plain and simple, anxiety is the greatest con artist you will ever come across. For 6 years during my battle with panic and anxiety, I always thought that danger was lurking right behind me like a shadow, ready to take my life from me or make me lose my mind completely! ...
Views: 1500 - Bully Proof Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lori Lite“More than 160,000 children skip school every day because they feel threatened by another student.” - National Association of School Psychologists The bully gains power while crushing another human being’s spirit. He or she increases his own self-value and satisfies his need to control others ...
Views: 1500 - 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: 1499(1 vote) - Help for Social Phobia - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study about social phobia treatment demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Barbara (33 years) came to see me because she suffered from social phobia and ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - How can you be lonely in a room full of people? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceThis situation for me was something I had to contend with for many years. The room is full but for me it may as well have been empty. All I can hear is white noise, were they talking to me? Why would they want to talk to me? Someone asks me if I am ok but the voice seems so far away, somewhat ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - How I Cope With Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Shyness is quite common and not a real problem unless it becomes chronic and develops into a form of social anxiety that is quite persistent, socially crippling and bothersome. A social phobia is simply a more specific form of social anxiety. There are many different aspects and causes of this ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - Your Questions Answered on Shyness and Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Andrew HunterChances are you'll suffer from shyness and social anxiety assuming you have at any time dealt with anxiety in any of the following situations: Taking something back to the shop or sending food back at the diner; writing in public like filling out a check in the supermarket; talking to authority ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - ***Negotiating Skills Will Get You Ahead - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanNegotiating skills can help you manage lots of different kinds of life situations, both at work and in your personal relationships. Here are a few examples of where these skills can help you build an even better life for yourself: 1. Many family situations require negotiating with others. ...
Views: 1498(5 votes) - How to Deal With Severe Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Thesie CortezPeople usually get anxious when faced with unusual things like death in the family, losing a job, starting a new career or getting married. Having anxiety is normal but if your life is ruled by excessive anxiousness or you become unreasonably anxious of situations or things that are normally not ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - A Soft Place to Call Home - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Homaira KabirExperiences can be painful. Such is life. When we were little, we ran to mommy and her kiss and cuddle fixed everything. Lying in her arms, there seemed not a worry in the world and the incident that had brought us running and howling was very soon a lonely cloud drifting in the far distance. ...
Views: 1496 - Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianEveryone deals with stress at different degrees. It’s how we deal with or manage stress that is important. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The final goal would be to ...
Views: 1495 - Anxiety - Alone, In Certain Company, Or Situations? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Suzanne ZachariaAnxiety is debilitating. It can be mild, more of a nervousness, or it can make life very difficult indeed. So what are its triggers and what can you do about them? Is anxiety something that is there all the time, or is it especially active when others are there? I asked the question of if you ...
Views: 1494 - Is using adult coloring books creative enough? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from n. robbinsAs someone who studied to be an art teacher, I was wary when the adult coloring book trend hit. I had learned that the best art supply for children was blank paper with crayons or pencils, and I tend to agree. Kids' imaginations run free, and they don't need coloring books. By the time we're ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Making Friends with the Thought Monsters - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Gill BattyMaking Friends with the ‘Thought Monsters’ Yesterday one of my clients described her thoughts as ‘monstrous’. She had been having a really tough week and the thoughts her mind was generating felt as though they were tormenting her, frightening her, ruining the happiness she had been feeling ...
Views: 1493 - Reduce Stress Today thru Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsForgiveness is often a hard thing for people to grant to others. For some reason, it’s easier to hold onto a grudge. Perhaps it’s because granting forgiveness means letting go of hurt and pain. Perhaps it’s because holding onto the story of how you were wronged is what empowers you. Maybe it’s ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Learning to Take the Time to Relax: Concerning Mental Health and Being There for Friends and Family - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rhonda RabowOver the years, I have seen people coming in to see me with all kinds of issues and concerns. Not long ago, I saw a few clients coming in with a different kind of complaint. They were not so concerned about themselves, but were worried about a dear friend or family member going through a ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Part 2: The Surprising Cause of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who never experiences stress. Most of us become frustrated when things don't go the way we planned or when others don't comply with how we want them to be or behave. A sense of losing control triggers feelings of uncertainty within us. Mild anxiety, or ...
Views: 1491 - “I live to laugh and laugh to live.” (Milton Berle, 1908~2002) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziA reader writes, “I read your article, The Benefits of Laughter, and while finding it most informative I also felt as though it were rubbing salt in a wound. You see, unfortunately I cannot laugh, and have been looking for all sorts of medical help with this problem. Of course you didn’t know ...
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