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- When You Understand the Reasons for Your Failed Relationships You Become Able to Develop a Successful Intimacy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Doron GilIt is very likely that if you have been failing tine and again to develop a successful relationships it means, you don’t know what you do wrong. Consequently, you keep doing the same “mistakes” over and over again. When you get a grip on what makes you sabotage your attempts you can change and ...
Views: 1161 - Do You Think that Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks Are Extremely Distinct? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Julie StevensonHow can anyone who endure any type of mental distress learn to distinguish the dissimilarities between an anxiety disorder or a panic disorder. While in many instances sharing common physical and mental characteristics, there are some very determining abnormalities that establish them an ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - “Playing It Safe” Is Over-Rated - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Debra BetterlyHave you ever been so sure about something, like a relationship or a job direction, when someone says something to make you question it? When we are following our own truth, no matter what, and are moving in the direction of our dreams, it feels pretty darn good!! But, when someone we love ...
Views: 1160 - Creating Certainty out of Chaos - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Robert PagliariniMind over mountain! That's what we were told throughout the seven day climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro -- the tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet. I expected the climb to be challenging. In fact, that's one of the reasons I wanted to endure the long days, rain, cold, wind, and altitude ...
Views: 1159(2 votes) - Presence: Meditating On The Gift That Keeps On Giving - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mitchell MilchMeditation is perhaps the most important “best practice” I employ each day in the service of warming my self up so I can develop, apply, and identify obstacles to being present in an emotionally intelligent manner. I’m defining emotional intelligence as a measure of one’s facility to apply ...
Views: 1159 - Finding Peace in the Storm - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder I was thinking about the years that I was involved in sailing yachts and how my life can be likened to some of those trips on the ocean. There were times when it was obvious that the elements were more in control than we were and that there was only so much we could do to ...
Views: 1158 - In Bed With Fear - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWe hear a lot about the power of fear these days, and the way we culturally/psychologically talk about it speaks to our beliefs that there are forces “out there” that are dark or evil that we need to overpower. In the early days of my work, I also spoke of fear in these terms, but over the years ...
Views: 1158 - Neutralizing Worry Situations - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVYour job is to organize your life and work so as to minimize surprises and problems. However, this is not always possible, in spite of your best efforts. Use the Worry Buster If you are already facing a fear- or worry-inducing situation, here are the four steps of what we refer to as the ...
Views: 1158 - How To Overcome Shyness: Overcoming Shyness And Social Phobia - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Overcome Shyness: Overcoming Shyness And Social Phobia Most people have suffered some form of shyness during their lifetimes. However for many it is a persistent hindrance that causes them great difficulty. This article offers some advice for people seeking to overcome their ...
Views: 1157 - Accepting Where You Are - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Melissa Heisler“Now that I am trying to change, I don’t like who I am.” At some point, many of my clients say this or something similar. When they finally see a new way to be, but are not yet capable of acting that way, they begin to attack themselves. judges gavel“I am a horrible person.” “Being this ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Pain and Suffering, Fear and Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWHERE DOES FEAR COME FROM? All forms of fear arise out of an expectation of pain and suffering; which is a concise way of saying that fear comes from our feeling overwhelmingly intimidated by the prospect of being hurt or distressingly unsettled by the possible disruption that a change in our ...
Views: 1156 - 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 - What You Should Know About Fear - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ron KawatskySo, I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say if you’re reading this, somewhere inside you, you have a desire to grow as person. After writing that, I really don’t think anyone is going to openly admit to wanting to stay exactly where they’re at this very day for the remainder of their days. We ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Are Fears Or Phobias Making Your Life A Misery? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kay PattersonThe first thing to recognise is that fear is normal. There are many things that generate appropriate feelings of fear within us all. Some part of us recognizes danger and reacts accordingly. These feelings get us to avoid unreasonable risks and motivate us to change things. Sometimes however, ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - Stress and the Flow of Nature - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from David SamuelEvery machine has natural limitations, its individual capacity. When it is stretched beyond its capacity, it will be stressed. Please bear in mind for this talk that the word Stress is meant like stretched to its maximum. No machine exists that is a whole unit. All machines are a sum of ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Five Tips on Being More Confident - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Toby LattimoreFor some people confidence seems like a precious commodity at the best of times and then for others it appears that they have more than their fair share. It’s a massive part of our lives and can stop us from enjoying ourselves, making decisions or communicating. The very simplest things can be ...
Views: 1149 - Choosing Happiness in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Jan Engels-SmithSome articles or information downloads from the spirits necessitate distribution and then need to be communicated repeatedly. I realize this to be true with the article I wrote titled: Choosing Happiness in Difficult Times. I use this article and the information that flowed from the spirits in ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Overcoming Stress - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertWe often get thrown from our centers when emotions run high. Many psychics advise meditation. Simply remembering that you are not alone and have spirit guiding you can be a comfort. The day you were born you were also given an Angel. In truth, this means you are ...
Views: 1147 - 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 - 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 - Social Anxiety Vs Shyness: How to Overcome Being Shy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniSocial Anxiety Vs Shyness: How to Overcome Being Shy The differences between social anxiety and shyness can be unclear for some people. This article aims to clear up the confusion. With the right awareness, you can overcome social anxiety and shyness. Symptoms The main difference ...
Views: 1145 - Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Amy RemmeleThe fear of public speaking is rated as the most common and severe fear there is. I think the one liner, “I would rather be the dead guy than the one who has to give the eulogy” sums it up well. But what to do about the fear is the real question. I know people who have gone their entire lives ...
Views: 1144 - Natural Medicine for Anxiety: Holistic Medicine for Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Melvin SheltonNatural Medicine for Anxiety: Holistic Medicine for Anxiety Stress, anxiety and depression are prevalent among truck drivers. There are numerous reasons for this. Truck drivers particularly longhaul truckers work long hours, sleep in the back of a truck and typically fail to get a sufficient ...
Views: 1139 - The Fearless Factor - 5 Ways to Stop Fear From Ruining Your Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jacqueline WalesIn Alcoholics Anonymous they talk about never getting too tired, too hungry or too angry, and at this time of year, all of this can be stirred up as we struggle with the weight of too many expectations, too many desires and demands, and the general siren call of retail hell where credit cards ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - Surviving (And Thriving) From Throat Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2018 from David HarmRecently I learned a former co-worker I knew in Nebraska was diagnosed with throat cancer. I wouldn’t wish any cancer on my worst enemy, but having gone through throat cancer I know first hand how difficult the treatment can be. My ex-wife hand breast cancer and I watched her go through ...
Views: 1137 - How To Stop Worrying About Health: Overcoming Health Anxiety - Letting Go Of Your Fear Of Illness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Stop Worrying About Health: Overcoming Health Anxiety - Letting Go Of Your Fear Of Illness When anxiety takes hold and the one suffering from it is unable to get rid of it for what seems to be an eternity, every day can become frightening. While being helped by the medical community is ...
Views: 1136 - The Beauty of Faith - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from cedric riceThis article is about biblical faith. Faith is so beautiful because it is the thing that makes all things possible. Many people have their own concept of faith but the only true faith is biblical. Faith is the knowledge that God can do whatever he wants to and that he is working in your favor. ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - The Art of Reinventing You Introduction - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Versandra KennebrewWho are you? Not your name (although it says a lot about you). I want to know your essence; your passion. I want to know the you beneath the mask. Since we’re getting intimate, let me give you a little history about myself and how I became a self-improvement teacher. To do so, I must begin in ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - The Secret to Overcome Fear? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jerome RatliffFear, for majority of the world has ruined millions of lives. It has literally taken control over people's thoughts and paralyzed them from reaching for the sky. As someone ponders what their life could be, a very simple, self-defeating thought enters their mind..."what if?" "If I follow my ...
Views: 1134 - Panic Attack Medication: Best Medication For Anxiety - Ways To Stop Panic Attacks Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniPanic Attack Medication: Best Medication For Anxiety - Ways To Stop Panic Attacks Naturally There are actually several different types of medications on the market today that deal with anxiety. They are referred to anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety medications. Benzodiazepines are the fastest ...
Views: 1131 - I Want To Make Friends but I'm Shy: How To Outgrow Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniI Want To Make Friends but I'm Shy: How To Outgrow Shyness Many people don't have as many quality friendships as they wish they did, and this is more common for shy people. Do you find yourself wondering how to overcome shyness and make friends at the same time? It's possible! There are ...
Views: 1130 - Definition: Phobias - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA phobia (from Greek: φόβος, phobos, "fear"), is an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. When the ...
Views: 1129 - No Time for Half Full. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsEach day we are innundated with dire statistics about recession, joblessness, housing crises and financial mayhem. Retirees are panicking. Parents are agonizing about their childrens’ future. Everyday people are convinced they’ve seem their best days. The ‘news’ is relentlessly dedicated ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Anxiety Disorders Manifesting Due To Childhood Environment - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDuring those early years of playing professional tennis, I was extremely lonely and became home-sick quickly, but there was always a voice in the back of my head that told me to keep going. I would later in life figure out that those extreme struggles, those close battles that I lost and those ...
Views: 1128 - The Elephant is in Charge - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Susan Crampton DavisI was shocked when I realized how easy it is to get more of what we want in life if we'd just better understand how to harness the power of the mind. And yet, I am disappointed that more people aren’t talking about how the unconscious mind can make or break progress, because it's really in ...
Views: 1128 - 5 Approaches to Make a Qualities Driven Organization Culture By Kranti Gaurav - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Kranti GauravBuilding a qualities driven association includes substantially more than slapping a couple of cutout words onto a page: it's tied in with uncovering the convictions that issue to your group and placing them into movement. Whenever enacted, those convictions will transform into your ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - One Key Mistake People Make When Trying To Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Michael TawiahFear is such an inhibiting feeling. Fear has the power to prevent us from going out and doing what we want in life due to the fear that a potentially negative event may occur from it. In our primitive days, fear was key to help us survive as a race by giving us the flight-or-fight ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Self-Trust, Red Flags and Relationship Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Sheryl PaulJust as there are no rules for life, there are no rules for relationships. That statement can be triggering for the ego, the part of us that insatiably demands definite answers and craves formulas. “Tell me how to live and how to love and then I’ll know that I’ll be okay!” the ego thinks, then ...
Views: 1120 - Most Christians in Denial or Presumptuous, Failing Readiness for Impending Calamity & Martial Law - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: US Christianity could be like the lukewarm church of Laodicea that had a materialistic focus. We can't bring ourselves to see impending changes that take us out of our comfort zone. We don't see end-times impending nor hear Christ's words that could ready us. We are poorly prepared in ...
Views: 1119 - How to Deal With the Ego - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Justin MazzaThe ego is a part of one’s emotional layout whose prime responsibility is to safeguard the self. The ego is not real in physical terms, which means that you can’t taste, touch or smell it, however it still perseveres. The ego is not good or bad, it really is only a survival system existent ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Pursuing Your Dreams - Let's Go! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerWhatever is happening in your life right now, it is time to dust off those dreams and work towards fulfilling your destiny, the one created just for you. The one that has filled your heart and mind with a passion that you have never been able to fully let go of because...it's who you are meant ...
Views: 1117 - Cure a Phobia – 3 Common Methods - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Leslie MeehanOf the various methods available to cure a phobia there are three which seem to have become very popular. Each is quite different from the others and which to use is often more to do with what feels right to the individual. Let’s go through the 3 commonest ways to cure a phobia. Each of the ...
Views: 1116 - Judgment on Jerusalem at Passover & US at 2nd Passover as Jubilee Begins - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA third intifada is likely this spring (Zechariah 14:1,2) and a US megaquake in May ('as the days of Noah') because 'the day of the LORD' was signaled by the solar and lunar eclipse and Iran Nuke Treaty last year,” The view is like our connecting dots for pictures we drew as kids. In this ...
Views: 1115 - 12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol Whitaker12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life Do you want to be happier? If so, then make it a point to release stress regularly. We often have stress without even realizing it, but your body does. When you feel worried and strained your body is yelling with an ‘energy megaphone’ that you’re ...
Views: 1114 - How Winnie The Pooh Contributed To Ending My Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekFunny thing happened today, I had a flashback to the days of suffering through an anxiety disorder and I made a very important distinction between how my thought process was then, compared to how my thought process is now. Back then I allowed people to show me how to think in my day to day life, ...
Views: 1113 - The Benefit of Recession and How It Forces Us To Grow - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Marc LernerA recession is an illness our country has and we have to participate in healing it as if we were sick. When dealing with an illness, people have to go beyond their conditioned habits and tap their inner resources to become an active part of the healing process. Our nation, actually the world, ...
Views: 1111 - Overcoming Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Stanley HibbsThere’s a fairly simple explanation for all social anxiety. It is caused by the unfortunate mental habit of “mind reading.” That is, we imagine what other people are thinking about us. “Do I look good?” “Do I sound intelligent?” Our unstated mission is “I must make them feel good about me!” ...
Views: 1110 - Stop Making Excuses - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Mandy KloppersWhy is it that we avoid doing the very things that we know will be good for us? It is simply a lack of discipline or is there some kind of pay-off for not sticking to our goals? My guess is that it is a combination of both. In order to make progress and stop all the excuses, we need to truly ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Changing the Fear of Change - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Melinda UrbanIn the waves of change there is an undertow that can pull you down. Unless you are consciously participating with the flow of the waters these days, you can lose yourself in one of life’s most debilitating obstacles to liberation – fear of change. It’s not to be taken lightly. The ...
Views: 1109 - Three Breaths Can Bring You Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cynthia Wall“Our deepest stress is that we are at war with ourselves,” Tara Brach We spend a lot of our days being driven by a vague existential clutch that something is wrong, something needs doing right now. And so we speed up. It’s not in our basic design to remember we can simply pause, breathe, ...
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