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- Fear can own you if you allow it - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Carmen GuerraFear can own you if you allow it. All we have to do is accept it for what it is …fear it is natural and everyone young and old, rich or poor no matter what walk of life every single person on earth will at one point or another will experience fear. There is no way to avoid feeling afraid every ...
Views: 1439(5 votes) - What If You Were Happy All The Time? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat if you were happy all the time? I bet you started laughing at the thought! How great would you life be if you could be happy every day from this day forward? Can you picture it? I sure can! What fun I would have! May favorite pose in Yoga is the Happy Baby pose! How can you not be happy ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Experiencing the Resonance of ME - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Rosie KuhnSitting on the side of the mountain in my little trailer overlooking paradise I still wonder when things will shift; when I’ll get that phone call that says my life, as I’ve imagined it to be, is beginning NOW; that the moment has arrived – I’ve finally hit the Jackpot! While sitting on the ...
Views: 1437 - How To Remove Shyness And Nervousness: How To Become Confident And Not Shy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Remove Shyness And Nervousness: How To Become Confident And Not Shy Do you ever go through the day with the feeling of wanting to talk to someone but then having a certain feeling hold you back? What about just being able to openly express your views to the public without a feeling ...
Views: 1437 - Fears, Doubts, & Failures: Eradicate Thoughts That Limit Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, hidden talents, unlimited potential, and reachable dreams, but they spend too much time listening to the voices of fear and doubt in their own minds that they thus never take a risk and put forth the necessary action required to realize those goals, ...
Views: 1435 - How To Stop Anxiety Step 3 - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Dennis SimsekBecoming Knowledgeable - It's vitally important that once you have accepted that what you have is related to panic and anxiety disorder, you start educating yourself on how panic attacks happen and what generalized anxiety disorder is. Knowledge is a powerful tool that will give you a deeper ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - How To Overcome Social Awkwardness: How To Do Away With Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Overcome Social Awkwardness: How To Do Away With Shyness Shyness has been looked down upon in our culture. To be shy is equivalent to being publicly incapacitated. But is it true that all shy people suffer from social anxiety? The answer is simply no. Some people are withdrawn and ...
Views: 1433 - Is Your Generalized Anxiety Disorder Keeping You In 'No Mans Land?' - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Dennis SimsekNo Man's Land In tennis, there is an area of the court called "no man's land," located within the two feet in front of the baseline. This is the worst place to stand if you want to be able to return the ball. However, new players don't know this and naturally tend to stand there. Instead of ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - INTUITION HELPED THE CHILEAN MINERS - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jim WawroWhen the world celebrated the October 13, 2010 release of the 33 trapped Chilean miners, little note was taken of the key role that intuition played in the drama. A search from half a mile above using outdated maps. The 100-year old San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed on August 5, ...
Views: 1431 - A Healer's Journey Through Fear - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Janice GibsonI awoke again this morning with the unwelcome presence of fear gripping my soul in an all-too-familiar death grip. I always know when my fear shows up on the scene by the way my third chakra is calling my attention, in this case... screaming! (In Sanskrit, a chakra is defined as a spinning ...
Views: 1430 - Simple Steps to Building Social Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Georgia WalbyFeeling awkward in social situations can make you hold back from taking part, or say and do silly things. What should be a fun gathering, like a drink with friends or work colleagues can seem like hard work instead of the good time that you know you could be having. Get into the habit of ...
Views: 1430(6 votes) - The Mental Health Miracles In Asian Culture - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLiving in places like Bali and Singapore had a big effect on my belief system (to say the least). Being in the presence of people in the asian culture has taught me that in many ways, western medicine and society got it wrong. How you ask? Simply put, because drug free 'miracles' in regards to ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Is Pride the TRUE #1 Killer of Americans? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jason TivisFrank is walking up and down the aisle at his home town Superstore impatiently waiting for his wife to hurry up and pick a purse. The game is coming on in a half hour and he still needs time to set up the den for the fellas to come over, and he STILL has to make the nachos. She said this was ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - What Core Beliefs are Keeping You From Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Jessica Rhodes"When I lose my temper, I find it difficult to forgive myself. I feel I've failed. [But] I can be calm in a crisis or in the face of death... which may be masochistic of me." - Emma Thompson Many of us relate to this quote. We have endless compassion and forgiveness for others, but we cannot ...
Views: 1427 - Fear - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Melissa HeislerI like to think I am fearless, and in many ways I am. But in some ways I am not. One of the most noticeable ways is in regards to my business. I fear not having enough income to pay my bills. I fear I will not be able to make the business what I want it to be. I fear that I made a mistake making ...
Views: 1426 - Moving is an act of Power - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Rena ReesePerhaps you’ve heard the saying, "Bloom Where You Are Planted." It is a great notion and basically teaches us that we can grow, learn and thrive regardless of our present life circumstances. Where we are in life, with all the good, difficult, confusing, and exciting choices that arise, it is ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Panic Attack in Children - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from brenda MageChildren may also suffer from panic attacks. There are several symptoms of panic attacks in children that parents need to watch out for. Read this article to find out more about panic attacks in children. Does panic attack children? Dreadfully, the answer is yes. It is terribly distressing ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Being open-minded has great benefits - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanSometimes it is difficult to open your mind and take a look at different ideas or opinions other than your own. I have found, however, that when I open my mind, I realize a great deal of rewarding benefits. You have the power to heal your life and empower yourself in the process when you view ...
Views: 1423 - How to Be Worry Free - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersWorry is a form of fear that typically stems from feelings of not being in control, lack of trust, or not feeling safe. The antidote to worry is trust. But how do you get to a trusting place when you're mind is filled with worry thoughts? Like reaching any goal, you begin one step at a ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - Are You Stuck? Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Beth VeenkampDo you have excuses that you are using a little too often? Do you notice that “I’m too tired” is a common response of yours? Do you hear the bit of resentment you are hanging on to in your “Why bother” response that you catch launching out of your mouth 3 times a day? I encourage you to dig ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaProbably the most debilitating emotion that humans must confront is that of fear. Fear confuses. Fear paralyzes. Fear prevents you from thinking clearly, accessing your spiritual gifts and being who you truly are. Fear is the anticipation of future pain. It's been said that 90% of humans are ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - What Are The Real Causes For Depression? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn today's day-to-day lifestyle, depression is a very familiar disorder. It affects every eighth man and every fourth woman (scary I know). Many of us are actually unaware of the symptoms of depression which include feelings of desperation, compulsive negative thinking, increased or decreased ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Focus on What You Want Rather Than What You Fear - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Julie Donley"I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I'm nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I'm just so scared of what might happen with this new ...
Views: 1419 - How To Combat Social Anxiety: How To Avoid Being Shy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Combat Social Anxiety: How To Avoid Being Shy If you are trying to beat social anxiety, you are not alone. While it's very easy to think, and feel, that no one else understands the problem, then you'd be surprised. It's thought around 10% of people suffer some form of social phobia. ...
Views: 1419 - Altruism - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Charlie MooreNow there is one word—a single word—which can blast the morality of altruism out of existence and which it cannot withstand—the word: “Why?” Why must man live for the sake of others? Why must he be a sacrificial animal? Why is that the good? There is no earthly reason for it—and, ladies and ...
Views: 1418 - We Are Eternal, Our Purpose Is Infinite - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineHave you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing all this for? Why is life such a struggle? What am I accomplishing?’” I am fascinated by life after life accounts. I’ve read a multitude of books written by reputable spiritual mediums and have attended their seminars. I have personally ...
Views: 1418 - 5 Steps to Coping with Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinUnless you are face-to-face with a bear or another physical danger, nothing feels more terrifying than a panic attack. Many have gone to the Emergency Room fearing heart attacks, strokes, and death. With symptoms including chest tightening, throat constricting, and faintness, it’s no wonder many ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Why Am I So Shy: How To Eliminate Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniWhy Am I So Shy: How To Eliminate Shyness Being shy can be a real worry for most people. Sometimes shyness can be a self fulfilling prophecy, where people are so uncomfortable at parties or other events that they don't go out, or actively avoid others company. This is clearly a damaging ...
Views: 1417 - Facing Fear Of Death - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelApprehension filled the air as nine of us stood by the river’s edge. Under normal conditions this river was fast and choked with boulders, plunging downhill at an average gradient of 110 feet per mile and was known for being complex and physically demanding. Our adrenaline was in full flow, ...
Views: 1415 - Rape Alarm Recent Survey from Students - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from G WILLIAMSRecent surveys have indicated that one-third of female students in Britain had experienced sexual assault or unwanted advances while at college. But are universities doing enough? Some colleges have been criticised for not taking rape and sexual assault complaints seriously enough. There is a ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Bully Politicians and What We Must Learn From Them - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIf you've been following the presidential debates, you are well aware of the bullying behaviors of some of our candidates. Gone are the days when politicians debated national and global issues. Shockingly, but not surprisingly, the debates have mutated into verbal warfare against each opponent. ...
Views: 1411 - Do Rejection Fears Rule Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealAre you one of those people who’s very confident, who makes new friends easily, who has no trouble asking someone for a date? Or are you a person who lacks confidence, who fears rejection, who is constantly worried about whether other people really like him, or will reject him? Does your ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - How To Be Less Shy: How To Remove Shyness And Fear - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Be Less Shy: How To Remove Shyness And Fear Overcoming shyness and social phobia is not easy. If you are going to try and lift the shackles it will require some dedication, persistence and thinking. Social anxiety can rear it's ugly head at parties or other social occasions, when ...
Views: 1410 - How To Deal With Fear - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Deborah HillHow To Deal With Fear It's Halloween month. Here are some steps to deal with fear, real or not. October is fear month. With Halloween approaching we focus on the scary and frightening. Horror films abound. Homes and businesses decorate to haunt us. Add this to the daunting economic ...
Views: 1410 - It Takes Courage to Put Ourselves Out There - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Mike RobbinsIn the past few weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about the courage it takes to step out, take risks, and put ourselves out there. Even though I know how important this is for growth, in business, and for life – I still find it tricky, scary, and challenging at times. I also realize it’s one thing ...
Views: 1408 - Do You Have a Fear Hump? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you heard of a “fear hump”? No…it’s not a dance….or a sexual deed…..geez. It’s the little energetic block that prevents you from taking risks, and as a result, keeps you playing at a small level. It's the feeling you get in the pit of your stomach right before you try something new ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - False Predictions that a Huge Earthquake Can Happen “Anytime"; Expected Spring of 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAn article by Lyn Leahz on BeforeItsNews.com cites David Wilkerson’s vision that “The United States is going to experience, in the not-too-distant future, the most tragic earthquake in its history.” We believe Wilkerson was a godly man and blessed with insights, but the title of her article ...
Views: 1406 - Manage Your Stress Through These 5 Crucial Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe must remember that we will always come across inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety on us. What we do not know is that it is not really the problems that are difficult to deal with, but our attitude towards the problems. Basically, the cause of stress is your attitude toward ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Breathe for Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Judy MilinowskiAlternative Stress Solution #1 Breathe for Your Life “Stand up straight, suck in your belly, chest out”, these are the instructions most of us have filed away in the folder marked good posture. When we are told to take a deep breath we instinctively contract our bellies back towards our ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Redefining Victimization - A New Approach - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Janet Pfeiffer"I'm a victim of domestic violence." That's one phrase you'll never hear emanating from my mouth. Even though I spent three years engaged to marry someone who verbally and physically abused me, I never once entertained the thought of myself as a victim. Perhaps it's because I define a victim as ...
Views: 1401 - You are more than Conquerors - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are more than Conquerors Persistence makes you to stand your ground in Christ any day. It makes you to stand for the cause you believe. It brings you into the realm of not turning back from your assignment. It makes you to forgo pleasure and endure to the end for the crown set for the ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - How To Fix Social Anxiety: How To Overcome Social Fear - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Fix Social Anxiety: How To Overcome Social Fear Social Anxiety shyness and social phobia are a problem that affects thousands of people. There are a number of strategies that can be used to either try and cure these phobias or at least, limit the effects so those suffering from social ...
Views: 1398 - Only Kids Have Fears Of The Dark... Right? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt was a cold night in the year 2010 at the peak of my generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks, there I was in my 'man cave' playing the victim and feeling sorry for the people that cared about me and what I was putting them through. To this day I vividly remember the way I walked up ...
Views: 1398 - Climb On My Back - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanDuring the eulogy for Senator Ted Kennedy by his oldest son, Ted Kennedy, Jr., the son offered this story: “When I was 12 years old I was diagnosed with bone cancer, and a few months after I lost my leg there was a heavy snowfall over my childhood home outside of Washington, D.C. My father ...
Views: 1396(4 votes) - The Keys To Stopping Dating Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAll of us date for different reasons. Sometimes theses reasons are unknown to our conscious mind. With application of thought and reflection, we can find out what we want from our dating partner and once we know what we want we can begin breaking down the walls of shyness. Reasons come ...
Views: 1395 - Transforming Fear Into Success - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeWhat are you afraid of? Are your worries preventing you from getting things accomplished in your life? Everyone has fears and many people let those fears stop them from doing things that may prove to be worthwhile or even lucrative. How can you turn your fear into a positive force in your ...
Views: 1395 - Stressful Psyche: 5 Relaxation Techniques to Ease a Worried Mind - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Anica OaksSometimes your mind is your worst enemy. If you're worried about something or just experiencing generalized stress, it can really make you miserable. Stress and worry can interfere with your productivity, make it hard to get a good night's sleep and even stop you from enjoying activities you ...
Views: 1394 - The Fear of Getting Old - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWe live in an ageist culture. It’s not only that we’re terrified of death and hurry to sequester the topic away under the nearest rock or stuff it into the closest corner; it’s that, in a culture that reveres youth, beauty, and physical perfection, we fear aging itself. We fear the lines that ...
Views: 1393 - What is "Normal"? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Shirley GallupA general definition of, "normal," according to the dictionary, is: "conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural." The Psychology definition is: "approximately average in any psychological trait, as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment"; ...
Views: 1392(12 votes) - How To Stop Anxiety Step 2 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekComplete Acceptance - For people that are struggling with GAD, learning to have complete acceptance of the fact that you have an anxiety disorder (and nothing more) as well as accepting the temporary discomforts that come with anxiety provoking experiences, can become highly therapeutic on its ...
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