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- Marketing is Scary - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerI don't know of a single entrepreneur who started their business because they said to themselves, "Oh goodie, I love marketing and can't wait to start spending time, energy, and money on marketing for my business!" Do you? Maybe you're one of the rare ones who relish marketing. But it's ...
Views: 1428 - 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: 1428 - 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: 1425(4 votes) - Our Greatest Fear - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Janet PfeifferAsk anyone: they'll tell you that public speaking is a person's greatest fear. Yet according to a recent article by Steve Nash flying, heights, the dark, intimacy, failure, rejection, spiders, and commitment top the list. Add to that the fear of being alone, losing a loved one (especially a ...
Views: 1424 - Age-ism: Don't Buy into it! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Sherry GavandittiAge-ism: Don’t buy into it. We must mentally re-wire our thinking to continue our journey of aging in the best way possible. Understand the importance of how we perceive our own aging process, especially in context with how others perceive us. It’s never too late to start thinking ‘ageless’, ...
Views: 1423 - The Secret of Conscious Living - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzAre you bored with life? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Do you feel like there is something more that you should be doing, but you just don’t know what it is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not living your life consciously. You have become a slave to your own ...
Views: 1423 - The Solution To Social Anxiety: How To Overcome Shyness When Meeting New People - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniThe Solution To Social Anxiety: How To Overcome Shyness When Meeting New People If you want to deal with social anxiety self help is one of the options to you. There are literally thousands of sufferers out there, with around 10% of people thought to suffer with some form of social phobia - ...
Views: 1423 - Learn How Your Phobia Started - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Leslie Meehan“How do I cure a phobia?” is such an important question to all who suffer - often on a daily basis - from some form of irrational fear. A fear that can be so severe it debilitates both the mind and the body of the sufferer. Take the first step on the road to your own cure by searching first for ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - Out of Fear - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWe all live with some type of fear in our daily lives, we don't always know it's there, or that it controls our thoughts, but it's there. There are healthy fears that keep you safe, like the fear of getting burnt, which keeps you a safe distance from extreme heat. The fears I am talking about ...
Views: 1422 - A Young Athlete Growing Up And The True Benefits To Exercising - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Dennis SimsekNow at the age of 33, I've been involved with tennis for a very long time. Through the years I realized that there are many more benefits to the tennis journey then there were downfalls. Being an athlete can truly make you a great person. In fact, some of the life lessons you learn in sports ...
Views: 1421 - Building Self Confidence: How To Not Be Shy Anymore - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Brett ManniBuilding Self Confidence: How To Not Be Shy Anymore Do you ever go about the day as if something were holding you back? Maybe it's something as simple as calling a friend and asking them to get something to eat or maybe it's something like speaking comfortably when you are in a group of ...
Views: 1421 - Lies About Anxiety You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI can’t tell you how tired I was of hearing the same lies over and over again from people that were supposed to be supporting me through my Generalized Anxiety, panic attacks, OCD and other mental health challenges. Often I face a new client who, because of the lies they’ve been fed through the ...
Views: 1421 - Conquer Your Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from James LeGrandThere are a lot of frightened people out there. We tend to allow our minds to go to the worse case scenario, and then come up with new ways things could get worse. This state of mind only makes our fears appear more real and present. These fear-based images and self talk can be so powerful ...
Views: 1420 - Transforming Fear - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Shirley KnappHow to transform our fears, live a joyful life, and create our life dreams. Anything built out of fear is like building on sand, which of course is no foundation at all. Shirley shows us how to identify and release our fears, and in the process change our inner and outer worlds, one thought at ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Affirming Peace. The only way to bring peace to this world - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Monty RitchingsHave you ever wondered what would happen if war was declared and no one showed up? There is much discussion around the world about creating lasting peace… and yet there is more fighting going on globally than any other time in our history. Why? I believe that it is because of our belief ...
Views: 1417 - 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: 1411 - Bare All to Enchant in Any Season - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jan DeniseBare All to Enchant—in Any Season Summer demands that we bare all those body parts we’ve conveniently layered in sweaters. And if you’re feeling squeamish about that, you’re trying to protect more than just your abs and your thighs from rejection. When you accept the rest of you, you ...
Views: 1410 - Breakthrough Fears To Have The Life You Truly Desire - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Marion LicchielloAs a coach, I come across numerous clients with different areas of life needing clarification or improvement. No client is exactly alike yet everyone has similar issues or thoughts to work on or work through. They all have a common thread. The number one reason a client comes to me is Fear. ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - Celebrities Who Live With A Mental Health Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichMany Celebrities live with a mental health disorder in addition to dealing with their fame and success. Here are some suggestions on how celebrities can deal with their mental health issues. 1. Determine the source of your fears. If a person can determine what is causing their mental health ...
Views: 1409 - 09/11 Ten Years Later: A Tim for Reflection - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Daniela RoherWhy another blog on 9/11? Because I want to remember this date by offering something that hopefully can shed further light on some of the repercussions of the fateful events of ten years ago. As a psychotherapist, I am deeply aware of the importance of traumatic events that occur ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - Aliyah--Jewish Return to Israel a Good Plan, But Not in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The book of Daniel supports Jewish Aliyah, but also offers a time-frame for it that is overlooked. This is based on the double application of Daniel, once in history and again in our time. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading rabbi in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, urges Jews to return to ...
Views: 1407 - How To Gain Self Confidence: How To Get Rid Of Shyness Around People - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Gain Self Confidence: How To Get Rid Of Shyness Around People Confidence shows something about yourself. It is the way you carry yourself in public whether you know it or not. Some people like to be around confident people. Some people don't because they find them arrogant. But ...
Views: 1407 - How to Beat Perfectionism - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2017 from Darlene LancerPerfectionism can be a blessing or a curse. It can become a painful, inescapable trap. Its self-sabotaging side effects undermine our goals and creativity and spill over onto our co-workers and loved ones, damaging our relationships. At worse, it can be dehumanizing and compromise our ability to ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Five 'When-Then' Signs Support Apocalyptic 2016--Flee The Cities - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Five biblical signs, not to mention our severe weather or failing economy, are ominous for 2016. Fleeing the cities is suggested by five biblical models. Most Bible scholars agree with a 7-year apocalyptic period, like the 7 years of famine in Joseph's time or the 7 years that King ...
Views: 1404 - How To Overcome Social Phobia: How To Overcome Social Anxiety On Your Own - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Overcome Social Phobia: How To Overcome Social Anxiety On Your Own Have you ever worried that a minor public gaffe would forever ruin your reputation? The following should be very comforting: In 2000, Social Psychologists Thomas Gilovich, Kenneth Savitsky, Victoria Husted Medvec ...
Views: 1403 - A Message for Times of Doubt - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Janet WilksThere are times, when no matter how focused we are on what we want, know what we need to do to get it, put plans into action, we are suddenly stopped in our tracks by doubt. We question our ability; we lose faith and self-belief. We have doubts about ever achieving our goals and the little ...
Views: 1402 - Letting Go of Shame and Self Criticism - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirI was much older when I first recognized the voice of the inner critic. I’d known it for so long that I believed it to be my own. My later studies in psychology and working with wonderful women made me realize that we all carried this voice in our heads. Denying it or challenging it was often ...
Views: 1402 - Monster in the Coset - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Vickie GriffithMonster in the Closet You knew it all along … even thought your parents denied it, you could never find it, but somehow deep inside all along you knew it was the truth. There is a monster in your bedroom closet. “Oh Wow”, you say: “I knew it was true. What did I ever do to be haunted by ...
Views: 1402 - Ascension And The Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mario WilliamsThe ascension process can only occur with the proper development and nurturing of the inner child. This magical world of innocence and wonder has within its design a vast potential of unimaginable possibilities. It is sadly within our society abandoned and ignored through multiple influences all ...
Views: 1401 - Daniel 8 Shows US/UK Defeat of Iran before Russia Attacks US; China & EU with the Papacy Shown - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: When asked about the end of the world in Matthew 24, Christ said to understand Daniel. His 8th chapter is “at the time of the end” with imagery that fits US, Iran, Russia, China, the EU and papacy. In Daniel 8:17, Gabriel tells Daniel that the ram and goat (chazown) “vision concerns ...
Views: 1400 - 4 Of The Best Things To Do with Fear - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOne thing I hear often is that by just thinking positive or speaking affirmations, you can overcome your fears. Unfortunately this well meaning sentiment is only part of the story. The other part is something you might not want to know. In order for you to truly get unstuck, it is necessary for ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Vickie GriffithLooking at the Sunday obituary page recently, I noticed how many people near my age are passing away. A wave of dread flowed through me and I thought: What if I only have a few years left? I’ve always wanted to be a Centenarian. And,I’ve always thought that saying out loud that I want to ...
Views: 1398 - ***Information Conquers Fear! (Part I) - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Karyn MaierApplying Mental Photography A Lesson on the Australian King Brown Snake No Teacher Like Experience Mind To Mind – The Brain Accelerator is designed for you to learn from. In this scenario, I get to share an experience with you. This is the first part of a series of articles about Conquering ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - “I Thought It Was All About The Mind!” - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was having hypnotherapy towards the end of 2012, I was told we were all nothing more than a conversation in our head. As a result of this, the way for me to change my life would be for me to change what was taking place in my mind. I remember hearing this and being amazed at what I ...
Views: 1397 - Call the Witch by Its True Name - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Sheryl PaulMy favorite fairy tale when I was a child was Rumpelstiltskin, the story of a girl who makes a bargain with an imp-like creature in exchange for saving her life from being executed by the king. First she gives the imp a necklace, then a ring, then promises her firstborn child. But when her child ...
Views: 1396 - Finding The Source Of Your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stanley Popovich A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing your anxieties ...
Views: 1396 - Shame and Money Secrets - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMoney secrets are some of the most shame-filled secrets we keep. We’ve all heard that “the truth will set you free,” however, I believe that there are two kinds of money secrets we keep: the ones we keep because it’s inconvenient to tell the truth and the ones we keep because we don’t want to ...
Views: 1395 - Hearing Fear Out - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever embarked on a wonderful new adventure that you were super excited about, and just when you really started to get into it with both feet in - fear stepped up and started listing all of the reasons why it's probably not a good idea for you to do this after all and tries to get you to ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - FEAR AND PARENTING - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Ken ThomI am challenged on a daily basis to help families identify their own fears. Many times this is not an easy task because we are so resistant to admitting that we are afraid. We are conditioned to not experience fear. Fear is not an acceptable emotion in our society. Men are supposed to be ...
Views: 1392 - The Real Reason You Have Fear - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Baeth DavisI've been thinking about this question a lot lately: "What's the REAL reason we have fear?" Why? Because I've been having more fear than usual. Why? I'm doing things that are new in my business and thus, I'm in unfamiliar territory. You've probably heard these explanations for the root of your ...
Views: 1392 - Debunk Those Fears and Experience a Full Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez‘fear‘ is defined by the dictionary as a ‘distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc whether the threat is real or imagined. There has been much written and said about fears. Some people rather not use the actual word, but whether it is fear, anxiety, concern or whatever ...
Views: 1390 - Allow your Fear to Motivate You - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from cedric riceFear is a natural feeling and we can’t avoid it. The one thing that we can learn to do is control it when it happens. If we can learn to control our fear we can take a bad situation and turn it around for our good. Fear is a natural reaction which was given to us in order to help us to overcome ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - What Is The Best Way To Deal With Social Anxiety Disorder: How To Curb Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniWhat Is The Best Way To Deal With Social Anxiety Disorder: How To Curb Anxiety Overcoming social anxiety (SAD) is much easier if you create your very own plan of attack and then stick to it religiously. Far too often, people with SAD jump from one approach to another, from one tactic to ...
Views: 1388 - Challenges That Serve You - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Marc LernerWe all face challenges in our lifetime. Some people ignore them or only look outside for help. Others take them as an opportunity and tap inner resources to help themselves. How can a difficult challenge serve you? You need to tap new inner resources to deal with it. We too often rely on the ...
Views: 1385 - 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: 1385 - Yummmo! Fear is Best Served over Ice - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.How do you enjoy a healthy dose of fear? IE: Avoidance, irritation, sweets, crying, overeating, shopping, alcohol, isolation, exercise, or anger. What is in your Witches Brew that is your personal recipe of FEAR? Life is ever changing daily and our lives are all moving forward whether we see ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Expand Your Capacity for Trust - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Mike RobbinsTrust can be tricky for many of us, myself included. It can be scary, seem naïve, and feel vulnerable. We often spend a lot of time and energy shielding ourselves from failure, being taken advantage of, or having our trust violated. What are we really protecting ourselves from? As someone ...
Views: 1383 - Five Fear Factors in Islam - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Richard RuhlingMuslims are afraid to speak against radical Islam. Maybe they are afraid of their fellow Muslims, afraid of dying, maybe afraid of Allah. A contrast with Christianity is seen. Islam, the world's second largest religion, has concerns that are often overlooked. 1. Not just Islam, but anyone, ...
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