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- Emotional Maturity? Not in America! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Janis EricsonJust this morning, I witnessed a large truck speeding down my street, honking at a double-parked car (do cars move themselves??). Over the weekend I heard so much gossip it made my head spin. And tomorrow I’m likely to hear one of my clients badmouthing a co-worker. One thing I’m quite ...
Views: 1379 - Overcoming Fears of Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janis EricsonIndividuals who live on or around major fault lines are wise to keep in mind the possibility of an earthquake, and take appropriate precautions. But if the fear of a potential quake that is designed to serve as a warning becomes an obsessive phobia, an individual should seek help from a ...
Views: 9139(1 vote) - A Look at Life and Death - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janis EricsonRevenge is a confession of pain.” Today it is hard to think of much else. The news that Osama Bin Laden was dead arrived last night, and I wasn’t alone in my shock. It is news I thought would never arrive. We all remember 9/11 and where we were that day. None of us was alone in our grief ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Afraid of Your Bikini? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Janis EricsonAfter interviewing 3,200 women in 10 countries, a 2004 study found that only 2% considered themselves beautiful, and nearly 50% believed they were too fat. Every summer I hear moans and groans as men and women alike consider putting on that swim suit. But, can how you feel about yourself ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Why Must I Suffer? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonIn recent years, one concern has continually cropped up in my practice. The concern regards the nature of suffering, and the question that usually arises involves why suffering exists. One recent client asked me, “If God is loving, then why am I constantly faced with pain and suffering?” ...
Views: 1395(4 votes) - You've Already Succeeded - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonBecause I have just returned from teaching Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to a group of coaches in Singapore, I’m reminded of one of my favorite NLP processes- the As If Frame. Milton Erickson, my favorite healer of all time, created easily the most clever way around obstacles that arise ...
Views: 1673 - Practical Alchemy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonMy aunt ended her five-year battle with cancer recently. While I was teaching hypnotherapy in south Florida, I visited her at home and knew it would be my last time with her. I am thankful I had the opportunity to sit with her and share my love and respect for her. So, after two days of tears ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Re-Modeling Your Life with NLP - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonEvery individual develops a way of interpreting the world and what goes on in it. This model establishes how things should or shouldn’t be done and what we believe is possible. For some of us, these mental models severely restrict our potential, our enjoyment of life, and our ability to connect ...
Views: 2020(1 vote) - From Procrastination to Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonWhy do some people procrastinate when putting things off eats up their peace of mind and vitality? Most of us put things off because they are too difficult, time-consuming, or unpleasant. Yet putting them off results in more stuff to keep track of and worry about. The two types of ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - A Model for Business Success - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonThis past January, my maternal grandmother, Jessie Hunter, passed away after ninety-five exceptional years. I would like to dedicate this article to her, and share with you the model of her success. Born Jessie M. Culp in Detroit, 1911, she was president of her high school graduating class, ...
Views: 1388 - Clearing the Fields - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonThe changing of the seasons always provides an opportunity for personal development. Spring is a time to reflect upon one's self and life, clear out old ideas and beliefs, and cut away things from the past to allow for new growth. From the depth of his trance, Edgar Cayce, the great ...
Views: 1370 - A Model for Success in Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Janis EricsonThis past January, my maternal grandmother, Jessie Hunter, passed away after ninety-five exceptional years. I would like to dedicate this article to her, and share with you the model of her success. Born Jessie M. Culp in Detroit, 1911, she was president of her high school graduating class, ...
Views: 1006 - Biology of Love - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonIn light of current biological research, it seems that the phrase "madly in love" is not merely a metaphor. There is ample evidence to suggest that falling in love is physiologically similar to mental illness. Disorders like OCD are associated with an imbalance of serotonin, and when studied, ...
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