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- Getting stuck sometimes in a negative emotional state? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtLearn to release limiting emotions gracefully : The e-course RELEASE THE EMOTION. Emotions can limit you : Emotions fulfill an important function. Without emotions we would not be fully alive. They sometimes have a life of their own, and we are not always in control of them. This is ...
Views: 1898 - Getting to NO - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Anita JeffersonNO. One word, two letters often stop the faint minded right where they are and they give up often never to try again. What makes this scenario so damaging is that those around them hear the story over and over again as they repetitively re-play their NO and what happened and how unfair it was ...
Views: 1514 - Getting Unstuck and out of Denial - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Chrissyann SmithAre you stuck in your life? Not moving forward? Perhaps it's time to take an honest look at what you have been doing to move forward in your life. I constantly have people come to people who desperately want to achieve success yet they anxiously wait by the sidelines waiting to see what will ...
Views: 6347 - Give Yourself A 'Mini Vacation' To Overcome Health Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat an unpleasant thing to live with, health anxiety. What's even more troubling is the fact that traditional treatments for health anxiety simply don't work very well. I remember going to doctor after doctor, emergency room after emergency room due to my symptoms of anxiety and the intense ...
Views: 1236 - Got Doubt? How to Stay Positive and Overcome Those Doubtful Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2021 from Amanda DiSilvestroGot Doubt? How to Stay Positive and Overcome Those Doubtful Thoughts Doubt and business seem to be two words that are never far away. Doubting yourself is so easy to do when working because there is so much pressure. You want to make sure that you do everything correct because having a job is ...
Views: 629 - Got Economic Blues? The Fear/Avoidance and Mass Contagion Effect - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Eric RyanIt is hard to not be effected by today’s economic crisis. This is not surprising when you consider that money and finances are intimately tied into your survival instincts. On a basic level, any threat to your financial stability can feel like a direct threat to your survival. On a deep ...
Views: 891 - Growing Our Tolerance for the Unknown - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Sarah Koestner“Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how. The moment you know how, you begin to die a little. The artist never entirely knows. We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark.” -Agnes DeMille I was listening to a New-Agey podcast the other day-- ...
Views: 1767 - H.O.W.? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Keith BrayMan, I enjoy Thursdays. Sometimes the simple gems I hear or am reminded of resonate so strongly in me. The acronym “HOW” falls into this category. The world is filled with insanity, and most of the time insanity as a part of life (my definition-repeated behavior expecting a different ...
Views: 805 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 1470 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 0 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 1458 - Hate your Job? Is it worth it? Questions for Reflection - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jessica RhodesYour job has an enormous effect on your entire life. That is why Occupational Wellness is one of the Seven Aspects of Wellness. If you don’t do what you love and love what you do, living a full and joyous life is going to be difficult. You spend a huge proportion of your time working. That means ...
Views: 1444 - Have No Fear - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Bruce WrightI'm thinking of a demeaning, disempowering, filthy, four-letter word that begins with the letter "F" but I doubt you'll ever hear anybody shout it out as an angry expletive. Here's a hint: it isn't feet. The four-letter word is fear. As President Roosevelt so eloquently put forth many ...
Views: 1302 - Having Panic Attacks after Breakup: Dealing With Anxiety after a Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniHaving Panic Attacks after Breakup: Dealing With Anxiety after a Breakup The worse part about anxiety attacks is they happen at the most inopportune times. There is no doubt about it, no one ever wants to have an anxiety attack. Anxiety attacks have no redeeming features. They mess up a ...
Views: 3212 - Hawaii's Warning Has Lesson for US - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2018 from Richard RuhlingA false missile alert sent Hawaiians scrambling for 38 minutes. Thousands of Hawaiians panicked...Children climbed into manholes. Cars raced through streets. Stores closed their doors to people desperately seeking ...
Views: 1070 - Healing Emotionally After Sustaining an Automobile Accident - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Karleia SteinerPsychological and emotional trauma is just as real and just as devastating as physical injuries, especially after something as distressing as an automobile accident. Anyone that has recently been in an accident should take a look at these tips that will help them transition back into their ...
Views: 932 - Health Anxiety 30 Day Beginners Exercise Challenge - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Dennis SimsekMany people who suffer from debilitating high levels of anxiety and especially health anxiety and fears related to their heart have a very difficult time starting an exercise program, mainly because the common physical bodily sensations that exercise brings on mirrors a full blown panic attack ...
Views: 2058 - Heart Palpitations Due To Your Anxiety Keeping You Up At Night? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDuring my 6 year battle with an anxiety disorder I remember taking multiple tests like a stress test, ecg, blood tests, holter monitor and more all because of one frightening and annoying symptom of anxiety... heart pounding during sleep time. These pounding heart sensations used to keep me up ...
Views: 4293 - 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: 1970 - Helping Your Children Find Their Way Through Fear - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from Ricardo HidalgoFor purposes of this article, let us posit that there are only two states of mind – secure states of mind and insecure states of mind. Each has their own unique and opposing characteristics. In secure states of mind we feel optimistic, hopeful, relaxed, open, generous, and safe. In insecure ...
Views: 1991 - Herbal Remedies For Anxiety: Natural Calming Remedies For Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHerbal Remedies For Anxiety: Natural Calming Remedies For Anxiety Most people dealing with anxiety have tried just about everything to combat its effects, including the use of prescription drugs. But what if you don't have insurance and can't afford such medication? Perhaps you've tried ...
Views: 1145 - Herbs For Anxiety: Natural Herbs For Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHerbs For Anxiety: Natural Herbs For Anxiety "I am without health insurance, and suffer from moderate anxiety/depression (diagnosed by my doctor) and am looking for information on herbal or natural remedies to help cool my anxiety. I have tried St. Johns Wort more than once, and didn't notice ...
Views: 1559 - Here's How You Will Know When You've Overcome An Anxiety Disorder Completely - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAt the end of your life, I want you to be able to look back and marvel at the way you handled your anxiety disorder. I don't want you to look back and think 'what if'? This path you are heading down may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but it is the path that you must take. Take it now, take ...
Views: 1570 - Hiding and Shrinking: What Disney's Frozen Can Teach Us About Being Emotionally Intense - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Imi LoSome people are naturally more intense than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’, ’too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At ...
Views: 1948 - Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety: Best Natural Supplements for Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHomeopathic Remedies for Anxiety: Best Natural Supplements for Anxiety You may be one of those people who would rather cure anxiety naturally than risk your health on drugs. Well, you have just made the right decision. Natural way of treating your anxiety is way better than taking any pill or ...
Views: 1154 - How a Student Lost Her Foot Phobia in Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Wesley AndersonI was doing a presentation about entering hypnosis as a profession to a group of sixty or so teenagers, when it happened. I mentioned that I had helped a number of people get rid of unusual fears, and one of the young women in the audience stood up and announced that she had an unusual fear. ...
Views: 3358 - How Boring is Your Life? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Dave ArenaThis week’s radio show topic was “How Boring is Your Life”. We discussed how you can create the life you want whenever you choose to (so stop bitching to everyone about how shitty it is and do something about it). Kimanzi Constable was back on the show, he is the author of two books: “The ...
Views: 2041 - How can we dissolve negative emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Connie Huebner,Question: We were told to try to find the energy or the vibration of a negative emotion in order to dissolve it. This was very interesting to me. I would like a further explanation of the emotion and vibration. Divine Mother: You are a vibrational package. Everything about you is vibration, ...
Views: 1860 - How Can We Do Better (In Our Own World) - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2022 from Lisa BoussonAs I sit writing this monthly newsletter the shock of the last few days has lessened its grip on me, but it’ll always be there. You see, inequality has always been a pet peeve of mine. In thinking about this I wonder where it all began, was there an event that shaped my hard and fast rules ...
Views: 492 - How did you overcome fear worry and loss in life? Who helped you? - by Submitted on May 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFear is one of the most powerful emotions as it has a very strong effect on our mind and body. It makes us worry and holds us back in life, especially when that fear or worry is regarding losing someone or something in life that is of great value to us. I too had a lot of fears and worries. ...
Views: 715 - How Do I Beat Social Anxiety: How To Calm Down From A Panic Attack - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow Do I Beat Social Anxiety: How To Calm Down From A Panic Attack If you are in need of help and social anxiety support where can you go and what practical steps can you take to deal with the problem? One obvious way is to look for help online - after all here you are. By cruel irony, ...
Views: 1211 - How do I get rid of my fear while preparing for GATE exam since March? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou say, you’ve been preparing for the GATE exams ever since March. It means you have studied well, and you are already prepared. But due to psychological effect, you are feeling nervous and depressed. When one is depressed, self-negativity starts, “I cannot pass. I cannot write my exams ...
Views: 641 - How do I overcome the fear and anxiety of failure? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFrom personal experience, I believe that negativity and especially self-negativity are very bad. They stop you from reaching the places that you want to get to in life. You clearly have tried to be more positive. But unfortunately, since it has not improved matters for you, you feel you have ...
Views: 744 - How Do You Define Yourself? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerWouldn’t it be nice if you could go to any good dictionary – say the Merriam-Webster Online (http://www.merriam-webster.com/) – type in your own name and find out everything YOU needed to know about yourself? There you would find a definition of who you are, a guide to conjugating who you are in ...
Views: 1571 - How Do You Overcome Fear in Your Daily Life? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I heard the high-pitched cry outside the window, I felt some alarm, so stepped outdoors to listen again. To me, the cry sounded like the raspy voice of a woman in distress. Because I live on the side of a mountain that has road and a lookout view point high above the house, I worried that ...
Views: 811 - How does fear hold us back from our career goals? How can mental toughness help? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you find yourself overwhelmed with fear while you are on the verge of making some important career decision? We generally give in to our apprehensions when we have to make choices or take risks that could have a long term and/or a large scale effect on our life; or where our mind starts ...
Views: 626 - How Does Your Attitude Impact Your Success in Business - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Diana SamalotIt is an unfortunate fact that as a result of the recent recession, many business owners have been thrown into a state of panic about the future of their business. Yes, it is sensible to make ourselves aware of any financial issues which may or will affect us directly, but by adopting a negative ...
Views: 1566 - How Fear Traps You Into Being Someone You Are Not - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Christiana StarThe fear response is triggered when facing danger. The ‘danger’ could be not measuring up to a desirable or imposed standard, not getting done what you set out to do, not fulfilling your own or other people’s expectations, being seen as less than perfect or failing at something. There is also ...
Views: 1250 - How Happiness Happens - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIs it a plane? Is it a star? No, it’s happiness. Questions surround the quest for happiness almost as much as people question what is up in the sky. The difference oftentimes is that the curious gazers will research and seek answers. How about you? Are you curious about happiness? I ...
Views: 1788 - How Marie Kondo can Help You Fall in Love With Your Partner - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Sheryl PaulAnxious people aren’t typically the most easy-going people on the planet. Because our high sensitivity wires us for hypervigilance, which then causes us to scan the horizon for danger, we’re physiologically primed to have a more tightly-wound nervous system. Unless you received guidance as a ...
Views: 983 - How Mindfulness Works - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Judy GoldmanMany years ago, I read a book that spoke about how we need to provide ourselves with self-check ups. It was a strange idea, I thought, because I’m with myself all the time, what on earth do I need to check in about? But I am sure that we can all relate to ‘catching’ ourselves doing certain ...
Views: 1146 - How Negative Energy Effects Adults, Teenagers and Children: What We Can Do To Change it - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Bob LivingstoneNegative energy has a profound effect on adults, teens and children. People who carry around this adverse attitude can appear to be very powerful to those in their presence. Negative energy is expressed by put downs of you or your friends. These comments are stated either directly to you or ...
Views: 2416 - How Overcoming Fear Can Make The World a Better Place - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Steve NashFear is everywhere! It's in our own lives; it's in the lives of others; and it's in our children's lives and our parents' lives. And, to a large extent, how successful we are in overcoming fears - fear of commitment, rejection, intimacy, fear of failure and even fear of success - is how ...
Views: 1366 - How strong are you? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from David HarmStrength comes in many forms. It can come by having pure physical strength. A 180 pound man, lifting 225 pounds above his head would be considered strong. A different type of strength would be a person with stamina. Another 180 pound man, can lift five pounds over his head, yet he can run a ...
Views: 1365 - How To Alleviate Anxiety Attacks: Panic Attack Calm Down - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Alleviate Anxiety Attacks: Panic Attack Calm Down Are you suffering from panic attacks? Breathing may be a simple solution to a complicated problem. If you can control your breathing you are well on your way to stopping panic disorder forever. It is essential to learn how to breathe ...
Views: 1035 - How To Be Less Introverted: How To Overcome Timidity - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Be Less Introverted: How To Overcome Timidity Learning to be less self conscious is not easy. While logic is telling you that not everyone can possibly be starting at you or focusing on you at a party, social event, or even at work, the mind thumps away the message they are making it ...
Views: 1892 - 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: 1293 - How To Break Anxiety Cycle: Anxiety Cycle Of Negative Thinking - Breaking The Cycle Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Break Anxiety Cycle: Anxiety Cycle Of Negative Thinking - Breaking The Cycle Of Anxiety A panic attack is a sudden experience of extreme anxiety and fear. It occurs without warning and for no particular reasons. The symptoms of these attacks include heart palpitations, headaches, ...
Views: 2157 - How to Break Free from the Mental Addiction of Health Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2019 from Sheryl PaulLike all forms of anxiety, health anxiety is on the rise. With information about our health more available than ever, the anxious mind that seeks control at all costs can easily latch onto health as a hotbed theme that invites this mind to shift into overdrive. You mean I can prevent ...
Views: 756 - How to Break Negative Recurring Habit Patterns & Self Sabotaging Behavior - Change Your Life & Realize Your Dreams with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from KG StilesWHAT IS Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation and is a natural holistic healing therapy. The true practice of aromatherapy is a wedding of both science and art in the use of pure plant essential oils to enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
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