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I had to have another practice session that day to get over what had happened so I worked my tail off and practiced for a good two hours, but no prize money in this event meant I needed to be even more stingy with my money. My other two friends also lost in the first round, so all in all it ... Views: 1407
As of April 28, I’ve now been on the planet for 74 rotations around the sun, almost three-quarters of a century, 30 percent of the time our country has been a nation. And I’ve seen a lot of changes during this time, personal, cultural, and political. The change nearest and dearest to my heart ... Views: 1407
Why is it so difficult for us to get along with one another? After all, we all have the same basic needs in life. We all want to be valued, to be acknowledged for the good that we do, to be treated fairly and given sufficient opportunities in life; we all want to be accepted as we are and to be ... Views: 1407
Hello friends! Previously I talked about meditation as a tool to bring more presence into our lives. I've decided I want to make meditation a more regular part of my current routine. Practice what you preach, right?
I've been an avid meditator during many periods of my life, but lately my ... Views: 1406
When Christians announce the time of God's judgment, perhaps it should be with Good News of how to avoid the judgment that is coming. While “anything can happen” and it seems like “anytime,” in Bible times, God said, “I will execute judgment” in the context of Passover, Exod 12:12.
That's ... Views: 1406
You slam your fist in the table and if you knew that it wouldn’t have severe repercussions you would definitely be beating up your computer by now!
That severe anger that technology and other forms of glitches and set-backs can cause within us can be incredibly debilitating if not down-right ... Views: 1405
Fear of flying has entered a new era. This is the post-WTC era. Unfortunately, because of that horrible terrorist act against innocent civilians in the air and on the ground, some individuals may see flying as dangerous. Our emotions have changed, but the odds have not, it is still much safer to ... Views: 1405
1. Be predictable, don"t surprise them. If you say you are going to meet them somewhere at a certain time, be there. If you agree to respond to a certain anxious habit in a certain way, stick to the plan.
2. Don"t assume that you know what the affected person needs, ask them. Make a mutual plan ... Views: 1405
For allot of people, facial blushing has been seen as just a normal instant reaction to being embarrassed. However this can be a big problem for Certain people who have a problem with excessive blushing, being embarrassed are a far cry from the only reaction for blushing. For some people that ... Views: 1403
How To Stop Separation Anxiety: How To Deal With Separation Anxiety - How To Overcome Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety disorder is defined as a developmental abnormality that causes excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom the individual is emotionally ... Views: 1402
We know that once Thanksgiving is over, we will be having an increase in our stress. This yearly event, when the demands for our time, energy, money, and other resources increase exponentially, and our stress levels rises accordingly, is lovingly known as "the holidays". And each year, we just ... Views: 1402
Being anxious is a natural emotion and everybody knows how it feels. It is the tension you feel speaking in public, the butterflies in your stomach before a first date and the racing heart beat when you are in danger. Anxiety is a helpful emotion because it keeps you alert in the face of danger ... Views: 1401
We think we're one type of person. Until . . .
*Someone makes us angry.
*Does something we don't like.
*Run into problems.
*Things don't work out the way we expect them to.
Then who do we become? A stranger even to ourselves. We close our hearts. We withdraw. We yell. We ... Views: 1401
Relaxation is to a very large extent necessary for everybody, no matter how minute it may seem . Relaxation helps to ease tension or stress over a particular period (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201311/the-importance-allowing-yourself-relax). It could be done in ... Views: 1400
We humans love our spooky stories. Like moths to the flame, we can’t resist the spine-tingling scariness of a good legend, myth or bugaboo. When you were a child, were you afraid of creatures that might be hiding under your bed? Or in the closet? Did your parents always have to leave the ... Views: 1400
Thanks to Facebook and other social media sites, when we’re feeling blue, we can get a much needed ego boost online.
But, how healthy is it to seek external approval in this way?
While it might momentarily lift our spirits, does it really give us what we need; self-esteem and a strong sense ... Views: 1400
The most anyone can help a person who is suffering from an anxiety disorder is the person himself. A lot of times, people take their therapist’s word as the Holy Grail and forget the fact that it all boils down to their own perspective and will power in the end.
Here are a few self-help tips ... Views: 1399
Twisting, stretching, and holding a pose … that’s what yoga students do to tone and relax the body at the same time.
But piano teacher Edward Weiss doesn’t want all those benefits to go just to yoga students.
Weiss, a pianist, composer, and teacher has developed an online piano course ... Views: 1398
Anxiety Free New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is only a day old, and my client Wendy is looking at her list of resolutions. They’re the things she’s focused on every January for the past three years – more exercise, better eating habits, more accomplishment at work, more patience with her ... Views: 1397
Stress is a normal reaction to the variant pressures of life. There is positive stress that helps us better ourselves and work efficiently. There are also multiple negative stressors that we are exposed to that cause anxiety. Some of these negative stressors cause anger, personal conflict, ... Views: 1395
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Powerful Visualisation Techniques for Managing your Stress - by Garth Delikan is the UK's leading lifestyle expert, as seen on BBC TV and in the national media. To learn more about Garth and to download his FREE Top Tip's for Success eBooks visit his website at http://www.GarthDelikan.com Like my FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/Thelifestyleguyfanpage?ref=hl
The body will always follow where the head leads If you think you can, you can! If you think you can't, you won't!
Whenever you make that final decision within yourself to take action, your body automatically follows suit and great things can be accomplished because mind and body are working in ... Views: 1395
I was asked the other day: What life principles contribute to your happiness? Well, there are so many from different sources. However, in Reiki there are 5 principles which are rooted in a practice reminding us to begin anew every day. Plus, you don't have to be religious or a Reiki practitioner ... Views: 1394
If you've suffered from anxiety attacks in the past, you might be wondering if there's any way for you to quickly bring them to an end. Well, the answer is that there is.
There's a range of techniques that you can utilize to rapidly relieve yourself of the anxiety attack and pain that's ... Views: 1394
“I am a survivor of domestic violence. Three of my closest and dearest friends never knew the hell I lived through during my battlefield. Victims are the best at hiding our secrets from the world. Our shame and blame defines us, strips our souls, and masks our identities.” – Dr. Gayle J. ... Views: 1393
There’s a very fine line between being worried, stressed and depressed. Although, one of these conditions might lead to the other, the impact and degree of each differs considerably.
A lot of us do not read into the symptoms of stress that our body emits, we mistake it to be fatigue or ... Views: 1393
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Anxiety. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Anxiety is Hale Dwoskin. Anxiety involves distress or uneasiness, often overwhelming, of the mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. There are numerous therapeutic and psychological ... Views: 1392
The number of children who suffer from panic attacks is on the rise, causing concern for parents. While most adults wouldn't worry about the risks of taking anxiety medication, many parents would prefer natural cures for panic attacks, when it comes down to their children. CBT is widely regarded ... Views: 1391
I wanted to write about how I crawled out of the deep, black hole I felt I was in for a long time, because this is something that effect many of us. Many of my clients have this particular problem, and believe me, I have been there. You feel stuck, tired, afraid, and like there is nothing you ... Views: 1391
Night panic attacks are spontaneous and terrifying experiences that can happen to people with an anxiety disorder, especially panic disorder. If you are asleep, stopping panic attacks is obviously very difficult as you have no control over them. But there are some simple steps you can take to ... Views: 1390
It appears in many articles I have read and from many discussions I have had with different colleagues in the health and therapeutic fields, that women want a cure for their monthly curse.
They do not care where it comes from or why they got it worse this past month! Nor do they care that it ... Views: 1389
Breathing properly is one of the simplest ways to drain away tension and relieve your stress. By simply changing your breathing patterns, you can rapidly induce a greater state of relaxation. If you can control the way you breath, you have a powerful tool to reduce bodily tension.
Most ... Views: 1389
I’m in a bad way I have only just made it to the bathroom before throwing up; sitting there on my cold floor tiles I put my head between my knees just to keep upright. The room is spinning, rotating all around me like some never ending merry go round. I know that this is where I will sleep ... Views: 1389
Almost everyone has felt anxious sooner or later in their lives. Indeed, even seasoned vocalists and entertainers confess to getting butterflies prior to stepping onto the stage? However, have you at any point of time had overpowering, fleeting thoughts that linger for days before a major event? ... Views: 1387
It's not easy to know what to do when you have a friend who seems depressed. Dr. Romance has some guidelines to help you support and care for your dear one.
1. Don't try to cheer your friend up. It just sounds like you don't understand.
2. Listen, listen, listen: Your friend ... Views: 1386
How To Stop Being Timid: How To Talk Yourself Out Of A Panic Attack
You've looked at ways to overcome shyness. You have tossed and turned in bed considering the problem. So which methods can help you tackle the problem and which simply aren't wise. Here is a useful guide.
1) Alcohol - not ... Views: 1386
General Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that over 10 million people in the US suffer from some form of GAD. Many are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of psychotherapy, either ... Views: 1385
We have all heard the collective lament, ‘My career is not exciting anymore. I don’t feel energized to go into my shop or my office. I don’t even have enthusiasm for the student’s sports activities at the high school. I used to love being involved in those games and the play offs. What’s ... Views: 1385
A person suffering from a social phobia should seek social anxiety treatment as soon as possible. In addition to the mental symptoms of social anxiety, such as wanting to avoid other people, there can be physical symptoms such as perspiring as well. If you have a job and battle with wanting to ... Views: 1385
If you feel lonely, please know you’re not alone! Loneliness does not discriminate. The wealthiest, richest and most famous of people may feel lonely as well. Senior citizens seem to be affected most.
In less serious instances, a person who feels lonely may resort to binge eating or eating a ... Views: 1385
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep, or the perception of poor sleep. Insomnia could include: difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, or waking up often during the night time. If you or someone that you know suffers from ... Views: 1385
Do you feel like you are always under a lot of stress? Many of us feel as if we are always worried and pressured, but we are so used to feeling stressed that we take it for granted.
Many of us feel stressed because of too little money, and too many urgent things to do, and not enough time ... Views: 1384
For so many years I walked around with an enormous Psychological and Sociological residue, firmly believed that there was no way back for me. I sit here today typing, in the knowledge that the battle within myself is almost over. This is by far the battle you struggle with; it’s so hard to make ... Views: 1384
What Is the Best Medicine to Take For Anxiety: How to Relieve Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden flow of overpowering and devastating anxiety and fear. When you are under an attack, you fall short of breath and you experience heart palpitations. You may also feel dizziness and sickness ... Views: 1383
BY BRENDADRONKERS
If you are anything like me, you are always trying to find ways to take a five minute breather… to meditate and to practice mindfulness. When I meditate, you will rarely see me sitting on a cushion, legs crossed, palms up… instead, I draw inward and practice mindfulness ... Views: 1382
Having anxiety can many times also mean being angry, annoyed and can make you think that the entire world is basically out to get you. So when you see someone doing wrong by you, is that just your perception of what is real?
It's really easy to get caught up in a negative method of thinking ... Views: 1382
I have two wonderful teenage children and I love them very much. Over the years, I’ve pondered how my panic attack and anxiety-generating genes would one day impact them. Yes, would my children struggle as I did? You know, isn’t it odd that as much as I had nothing to do with my genetic ... Views: 1382
Signs of Self-Confidence
Let's explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.
1. Admitting when you are wrong.
2. Being flexible when change is needed.
3. Talking about ... Views: 1381
As 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: 1381
Agoraphobia causes the sufferer to react in strange ways in the eyes of people who don't have it or have not even heard of it. It's a hard illness to understand.
Yet, when you look at why an agoraphobic person reacts in the ways that they do, it's not at all surprising. They are afraid of ... Views: 1379
Getting old isn’t easy for many of us. Neither is living, for that matter and neither is dying. We struggle against the inevitable and we all suffer because of it.
It seems we have to find another way to look at the whole process of being born, growing old, changing, and dying, some kind of ... Views: 1379