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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- How to feel mentally & physically stronger in 5 minutes. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Steven BurnsWhen I was a teenager one of my idols was Bruce Lee. I actually knew nothing about the guy other than the fact he could break wooden doors with his bare fists and defeat a large group of weapon bearing ninjas single handed. As a teenage kid this was more than enough to trigger a deep fascination ...
Views: 8487(1 vote) - The First Step in Overcoming Social Anxiety. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Steven BurnsFeeling unnecessarily anxious, nervous or scared around people is a much more common problem than people like to admit. There are a wide variety of thoughts and theories as to where this phenomenon originates. Genetics, child development, chemical imbalance and nutrition have all been cited at ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - Stress: 5 ways to minimise this silent killer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Anna AparicioDo you have trouble sleeping or find it really hard to relax? Do you feel overwhelmed by people and things in your life? I am not surprised. Most people I coach are so stressed out they don't know whether they are coming or going. A lot of them sleep badly or not at all. Their eating habits ...
Views: 3386(1 vote) - Where Social Fear really comes from... - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Steven BurnsThe origins of Social Anxiety, shyness and fear have often been the subject of debate. Where does it really come from? A person’s genetic make-up, bad parenting, a chemical imbalance or learning and experiencing. If you have done any research on the subject you will find that among experts ...
Views: 2343(9 votes) - Stress - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Sheila KennedyStress, it is a word we hear regularly, often daily and in many forms and varieties. So why are we 'stressed'? Is it a fact of our lives as humans in this day and age, and that we are subject to a great deal more in our day than our forebears or predecessors needed to deal with? Are our ...
Views: 1479 - Dealing with Anxiety, Fear and Panic - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Willie HortonWorrying about money, being anxious about job security, worrying about children, fearful of personal security, feeling inadequate – these are the things that occupy the normal mind. Unfortunately, psychology has proven time and time again that the normal mind is plagued by negative thought. ...
Views: 2239(2 votes) - How to Kick Stress and Anxiety to the Curb - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeStress is a natural and unavoidable part of everyday life. In fact, our body’s stress response is actually a benefit. It equips us to respond effectively to situations that may pose a threat to our mental or emotional health. So why do people complain about stress? When we have poor coping ...
Views: 2353 - Shyness Confused With Arogance -- How To Prevent It - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Timothy ArendsIs shyness confused with arogance? Sometimes. But how to prevent this? Some people advise the shy person to confess that she is shy. To keep people from seeing her as cold and aloof, a case of shyness confused with arogance, she is advised to admit her shyness. Perhaps she might say something ...
Views: 2265 - 4 Key Strategies For Dealing With Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from C P GilfillanYour heart is pounding. You can’t seem to catch your breath. You feel dizzy. You start to feel tingly or numb in your hands and feet. You feel a pressure in your chest and you think you you’re having a heart attack - or dying… In fact you’re not having a heart attack at all - and you’re not ...
Views: 2255(2 votes) - Teasing, Sarcasm and Emotional Scarring in Adults - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigTeasing, as either a teaser or target is a universal experience that all persons participate in, or are exposed to at some level. The childhood rhyme says “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me”. This is probably one of the biggest lies we try to convince ourselves, ...
Views: 9125(3 votes) - Preventing Stress By Cleaning and Organizing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigHow Do You React to Stress? We all have stress. In fact, stress was designed by nature to help us cope effectively with life threatening situations. I’m sure you’ve heard of “Fight or Flight” as a response to stress. But less well know are other reactions to stress. I like to call one of them ...
Views: 4299(1 vote) - ***Change Is The Only Constant - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungSince change is the only constant in our lives, why is it so frightening to choose to change? Often it is thrust upon us and we didn’t see it coming. It may come in a way that cuts us off at the knees, such as having life, as we know it obliterated, like a tornado or hurricane. Somehow when ...
Views: 10909(5 votes) - How to Overcome Fear by Taking Risks - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Kimberley CohenOften people don’t take risks because of fear of rejection, judgment, failing, making a mistake, being wrong, or fear of the outcome not being as expected or afraid of how things might turn out. Yet taking a gamble is how to overcome worries, indecision’s, and problems and transmute them ...
Views: 8501 - When The Going Gets Tough -- Becoming a Shopaholic Is Insane - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhen the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll ...
Views: 1828 - Take the Edge Off of Anxiety With These Seven Stress Reduction Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Andrew HunterWe all experience stress, at one time, or another. Stress will affect you as long as you allow it. It causes irritability and anger. Many studies show the harmful effects of stress, but you can find some relief. Technique #1: The first step of our stress relief techniques is meditation. Even ...
Views: 7439 - Out of Your Mind? Congratulations on Your Transition! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat does it really mean to be out of your mind? No, it doesn't mean you are nuts, bonkers, or crazy as a peach orchard boar. The more you are in tune with what is really happening in your experience - instead of what you often misguidedly perceive is going on - the more your ability to ...
Views: 1908 - They Symptoms of Anxiety - Frequent Urination - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterThe link between anxiety and frequent urination will be discussed here. For those suffering with anxiety, this link can be frightening. Is all of this commotion necessary? This issue all boils down to the following. The first thing you should do is see your doctor, and see if all is well. The ...
Views: 9145(1 vote) - Stress Management Techniques And The Causes Of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Francis ColeStress is a killer. The modern age has brought many advances in medicine that have helped us cure and prevent many major diseases. Stress is one disease that has not been eradicated and in fact it is one that is affecting more and more people each year, especially in times like these when many ...
Views: 1022(3 votes) - Help With Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Dale MillerMany of us are now busier than ever with an ever expanding list of to-do’s that seems never to get any shorter. Commitments to work, school, family, partners, friends and extra-curricular activities can at times become overwhelming. When this happens, the joy we might have previously taken in ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - Domestic Abuse 101 - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Anna MossDespite a 30-year inquiry into the subject, many people remain uninformed about the true nature of one of the biggest social issues facing America today. A witness offers a quick look that reveals some implications and solutions for all of us. If a jet liner with 300 passengers went down ...
Views: 2196 - The Many Types of Severe Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterAt one time, or another, we all will experience anxiety. Believe it or not, the experience of anxiety is natural. However, anxiety levels that are in excess of the norms, may constitute a severe anxiety disorder. Oftentimes, anxiety is linked to many conditions including post traumatic stress ...
Views: 1289 - Is There a Connection Between Anxiety and Dizziness? The Truth May Shock You - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Andrew HunterA prevalent anxiety symptom is dizziness and feeling light-headed. By exploring the link between anxiety and dizziness, we will embark on a search for answers. Which came first, the anxiety or the dizziness? Anxiety, and dizziness; does one cause the other? Ailments of the inner ear are ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - Help For the Christian With Anxiety - Four Quick Points - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from David PhelpsWhen a Christian struggles with anxiety, what is he or she to do? I. Avoidance One possible response is avoidance. When the Israelites were called into battle, the priest was commanded to ask any who were afraid to go home. Why? Lest the fear of one in battle spread fear to others. To ...
Views: 2061 - Do You Have a Fear of Flying? Here Are Some Tips to Help. - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownIn the past traveling by air was considered as a luxury; most people enjoyed the experience of air flight appreciating the expediency and simplicity. Over the past few years air travel is anything but, with increasing fares and new security procedures, air travel has become a hassle filled with ...
Views: 2576 - Need Help Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownOne of the most common social phobias is public speaking nervousness; simply defined as the dread of speaking to a larger group of people than you are able to handle. These apprehensions are usually due to the never-ending misgivings about your abilities and too concerned with the view of ...
Views: 2586 - What are the Negative Impacts of Anxiety Attacks? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownAnxiety is part of the human makeup, it is there to help in dangerous situations and keep us out of harms way. We have all experienced panic inducing situations and as a result physical symptoms such as faster heart rate, trembling hands, increased sweating and shallow breathing can occur. In ...
Views: 2173 - Need New Stress Anxiety Management Techniques? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownAnxiety is labeled as a heightened state of alarm, uneasiness and apprehension; normal levels of anxiety occur within everyone but it becomes an issue when the anxiety hinders your life, and is now labeled as an anxiety disorder. There are different types of anxiety disorders labeled by the ...
Views: 2004 - Can I Treat My Social Phobias? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownMany people experience social phobia but do not understand what it is and without the knowledge of what it is, finding the right social phobia treatment program can be complicated. The general definition of social phobia is the consuming sense of fear in any type of social ...
Views: 2237 - A New Surefire Technique To Help With Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Chris GreenThere are many symptoms that sufferers experience when they are dealing with stress, too many to go into detail here. One symptom common among many sufferers is the continual replaying of events from the past. Today, let's look at a new stress relief technique I have created that will really ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - How is Life Coaching Useful? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kristen BakerLife coaching helps people who need someone to lift their life and make it splendid. People who suffer from anxiety or stress or other such kind of disorders which have no medicinal cure are cured with life coaching. They lack confidence and think negative. With the help of life coaching you can ...
Views: 3618(1 vote) - Boosting Confidence - How Do You Quit Feeling Shy And Undervalued? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kenneth DockinsBoosting confidence comprises a theme that is definitely part of one's ability to realize even if you don't have complete knowledge of it. On the exterior, for a few individuals the goal of achieving greater self-esteem and decisive forcefulness can sound like impossibility, or even just a ...
Views: 2985(1 vote) - Top 5 Thinking Errors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Harry BassettWe all make mistakes in our thinking, especially when we're deeply convinced that something we believe in is true. These errors often reinforce that opinion, making it hard for us to change our minds or even consider any alternative viewpoint. Students of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy know ...
Views: 5846(3 votes) - The Crack Addict Secret to Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe other day a friend asked me how I help people. I told her, very simply, that I teach people how to crack their world open to reveal thrilling new possibilities and opportunities that they couldn't see before. She laughed and said I encourage people to become Crack Addicts. HA! In that ...
Views: 2393 - Turning Pain Into Presence - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Esther AdlerThere are many things in life that can cause us to spiral out of control. Our boss can snap at us, we break a toe, we lose our wallet or delete the thesis we've been working on for the past 3 months. Life has many surprises. Some feel great like a surprise trip to Hawaii or an unexpected party ...
Views: 3236 - ALICE MILLER EXCERPTED: Unrecognized and Unconscious Emotional Injuries of Childhood, Part II - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.In Memoriam: Alice Miller (continued - see Part I for introduction) Alice Miller. For Your Own Good: Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence. New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux. 1983. For Your Own Good: Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence continues ...
Views: 4164(1 vote) - How Irregular and Ineffective Breathing Creates Problems with Low O2 Content in Body Cells (Exact Mechanism) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovMost people believe that whatever the way they breathe (faster and/or deeper, or irregular), their body oxygen content will not be affected. Medical research suggests that just one sigh or a few cough are sufficient to cause measurable changes in brain oxygen content. What is wrong with ...
Views: 3701(1 vote) - Using Combat Breathing to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Fear - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Rich PrestaLaw Enforcement and Special Forces Anxiety Control Technique You Can Use If You Experience Anxiety, Panic Attacks, or Fear When in pursuit of a dangerous criminal that may be armed and willing to do virtually anything to evade capture, police and specialized tactical teams can't risk letting ...
Views: 8228 - Preventing Work Burnout and Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigDo you know the symptoms of work burnout? If you are having new aches and pains or sleep disturbances, have you considered that your job may be the cause of this stress? You may have your own business, or work for a company, corporation or non-profit, or even do volunteer work. It doesn't ...
Views: 3236(5 votes) - Anxiety Starts with One THING! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2010 from Kristen BakerIn this week's newspaper there was an article stating that mental health disorders account for 90% of the Emergency Room Visits. That number is alarming at the very least. There are many things that contribue to anxiety, and the sensations mimic several other health disorders. In this ...
Views: 3462(2 votes) - How to Get High - The Legal and Healthy Way - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing... We come into this world full of wonder, amazement and an audaciously authentic ability to laugh out loud at whatever tickles our funny bone. To our young minds - free of attached meanings, assumptions and suppositions - the world is a delightfully cacophony of ...
Views: 3971(4 votes) - Stress Management & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantA lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water? " Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. "If ...
Views: 2679(6 votes) - The secret to overcoming fear and anxiety. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jessica PaulkSTOP PREPARING FOR THE WORST TO HAPPEN. If you’ve watched The Secret or have read anything by Abraham Hicks, then you know that the universe does not understand words like want, don’t want, not, or never. It only understands what you are holding in mind. So if you say to yourself, “I don’t want ...
Views: 3330(1 vote) - Why Do People Have Panic Attacks? Here are the Answers! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberThere are days when our panic attack is just so dreadful that we wish to take a pill so that the attacks will stop. Sadly though, reality sets in and we notice that this is impossible because none of us knows why do people have panic attacks and how to automatically stop a panic attack. Lives of ...
Views: 2018 - What Causes Panic Attacks -- Be Enlightened! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberPsychological problems and concerns from panic or anxiety attack can be seen physically. That is why people does not want to have this condition because the symptoms that goes with it are very difficult and embarrasing. But, has it ever crossed your mind and wonder why do people have panic ...
Views: 2221 - Are You Anxious, Nervous, Worried or Stressed? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever feel uncomfortable, anxious or tense? Are there things that you worry about – things that sometimes even keep you awake at night? Are you ever nervous or apprehensive? Do you get hassled or lose your temper easily? Do you feel that you suffer from stress? If you perceive ...
Views: 3712 - Treat Panic Attacks! Help! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberOur brain is a very intricate and highly developed part of us due to this, treating panic attack disorders can difficult. It is composed of layers and layers, with each of them as tricky to uncover as the others. Some matters in our lives might be due to worries that we have already forgotten. ...
Views: 1833 - How Long Can A Panic Last? Answers Here! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberFor patients of panic attacks, especially the new ones, regularly always ask this question - how long can a attack last? To know how long their attacks would go on is a big deal because they feel that sometimes, it lasts unremittingly. You might get more information than you want because the ...
Views: 1812 - The Untold Secret to Dealing With Panic Attacks Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberI strongly believe that dealing with panic attacks could become a life-long journey plainly because not all of us knows how to stop a major panic attack. Sure, it can begin as a few panic attacks but it may get worse and come as a daily routine; that is if you do not do anything to stop it. It ...
Views: 2053 - Always Tired? What it Takes to Shift Inner Gears - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteToo pooped to put one more foot in front of the other? Is your favorite part of the day the moment you get to dive into bed and shut the world off for a few hours? Does the mere thought of the days ahead suck the life energy right out of you? I know how that feels. I've been there -- for ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - How to Control Panic Attacks - Mind Command - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Jason KluberFor somebody to effectively control panic attacks, he or she must be able to advantageously control his own thought. A mentor once shared that panic attacks are disarrays that particularly play tricks with your mentation; things seem to get a lot worse than what is expected. As mentioned ...
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