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- How Do You Conquer Your Fears? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Dion DalyWhat is Fear? Well, fear is one kind of emotion that affects a person's life considerably, and can change the way a person deals with their surroundings. Humans and animals equally have this emotional reaction founded on any occurrences in their surroundings that presents danger, whether ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - 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: 1186 - 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: 1185(2 votes) - How to Develop Confidence in Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jack SingerDo you struggle with doubts that hold you back from reaching your dreams? Are you timid in situations that may present roadblocks to your success? Instead of settling for a mediocre life, learn a few simple strategies that will help you to feel confident in every situation. Confidence in your ...
Views: 1181 - Knowing the Symptoms Is the Key in Conquering Fear of Flying - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dion DalyThe Fear of flying or aviophobia (the technical term for the phobia) is thought of as quite common among people who travel often by air. What is it that makes flying safe? Did you know that flying is the safest form of travel, and Statistics prove it? That is because the airplane is managed ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Natural Anxiety Relief: Natural Anti Anxiety Medication - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Melvin SheltonNatural Anxiety Relief: Natural Anti Anxiety Medication It is quite confusing if we would look at the many symptoms each panic disorder sufferers have. They have various ways of attacking their victims. It could be a chest pain, dizziness or vomiting. However, it is observed that panic ...
Views: 1180 - Transforming Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Loren FogelmanWorry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. Arthur Somers Roche "Karen" had a strong desire to overcome her fear of public speaking. She wanted to begin presenting workshops to build her business. She ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Various Kinds of Fears and Overcoming Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dion DalyThere are various kinds of fears. Nevertheless, they can be classified into three central fears: internal, external, or subconscious. Among the three, the subconscious and internal type of fear is the most problematic to find a cure for because the person must take the initiative to identify the ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Five Great Steps to Conquering Fears - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Dion DalyConquering your fears might seem easy in theory, but actually applying methods that can help you to overcome your fears is never easy, particularly for that person directly caught up in that trap. Depending on the strength of the fear, or fears, some people might be able to challenge it ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - “5 Steps to Finding your Purpose and Destiny” by Marlie Love - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2020 from Astharte De Los Santos“5 Steps to Finding your Purpose and Destiny” by Marlie Love I had the great privilege of interviewing Marlie Love for her now available as an e-book “5 Steps to Finding your Purpose and Destiny” published by Bootstrap Publications. In this book, she touches on topics that readers can ...
Views: 1175 - 1947 UN Gift of Israel to Jews Disqualified by Bible - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIsrael was to keep all God's statutes and judgments that the land “spue you not out.” Lev 20:22. Moses quoted God as saying that He would punish Israel seven times over if they walked contrary to Him, Lev 26:18-28. Later the time period of 390 years is cited in Ezekiel 4:5,6. The math, 7 x ...
Views: 1171 - The Slow Journey To Recovery After A Car Accident - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2019 from Jessica McMohenWhen we talk about car accidents, we often frame the accident itself as the big event – the terrible thing that happened. In reality, though, a car accident is a second in time, but what really changes people’s lives is the aftermath. Injuries stemming from car accidents can have ...
Views: 1171 - 3 Steps To Conquer Your Fears - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Edwige GilbertDale Carnegie once said, “Fear does not exist anywhere but in our mind.” Let’s consider this: If fear is just a figment of our imagination and does not exist anywhere else, how can we explain the devastating impact fear has on our health and in our lives? I may have an answer for you. You ...
Views: 1170 - 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: 1170 - How To Stop Feeling Sick From Anxiety: How To Stop Anxiety Attacks Immediately - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Stop Feeling Sick From Anxiety: How To Stop Anxiety Attacks Immediately Would you like to know how to cure panic attacks by making one simple change to your life? What if I told you there was one thing you could change, right now, and it would give you the power to stop 99% of your ...
Views: 1169 - Life Is a Process Guided by Faith - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Terry SwejkoskiThe main purpose for being here is the same for everyone…to discover self and merge ego with the Soul. All the other form based by-products of that discovery are nothing more than an examination to consciously illustrate your current level of energy vibration. Therefore, how you perceive life is ...
Views: 1167(4 votes) - Anxious Feeling In Stomach For No Reason: Panic Attack Therapy - Anxiety Stomach Problems - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniAnxious Feeling In Stomach For No Reason: Panic Attack Therapy - Anxiety Stomach Problems Anxiety is usually a part of our every day lives. Today we live in a fast-paced society that places demands on us that we sometimes have difficulty handling. For many people anxiety becomes a serious ...
Views: 1164 - 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: 1162 - 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: 1160 - I'm Having A Panic Attack And I Don't Know Why: What To Do If You Have A Panic Attack - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniI'm Having A Panic Attack And I Don't Know Why: What To Do If You Have A Panic Attack The single biggest breakthrough I had when I was trying to end panic attacks was my realisation that my panic and anxiety were imaginary. That might sound a bit weird to you - my anxiety and panic were ...
Views: 1159 - What to Do with Fear – Part II - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIn my last article, I discussed the role that fear plays in our lives and introduced the idea that we can transform it into a positive force that works for us. Fear often creeps up when we are ready to pursue a compelling, juicy goal. Sometimes our fear is so big that it rears its head before ...
Views: 1159 - CAN PSYCHIC READINGS PREDICTIONS BE REVERSED - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2019 from Annalena Gulliksson-CavalloThis is a point or question which my students often bring up during my Psychic Development Courses, that is: if it is possible to for them or for the Psychic Reader to be able to change or even reverse certain psychic insights that come up during a psychic reading session. We are referring to ...
Views: 1157 - Feeling Nervous For No Reason In Stomach: How To Calm A Nervous Stomach - Best Way To Deal With Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniFeeling Nervous For No Reason In Stomach: How To Calm A Nervous Stomach - Best Way To Deal With Panic Attacks From time to time everybody suffers from worry and anxiety. For most people this does not become a real problem and they carry on with their everyday lives. Others take worry to the ...
Views: 1156 - The Power of Heart-Centred Living - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from New Conscious Living"A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move on to higher levels." ~Albert Einstein Could this new "thinking" be coming from the heart instead of the mind? We are human beings and when we practice living in this world from a state of beingness rather than constant ...
Views: 1155 - My Thoughts and Experiences With "The Secret" and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat I understood from the film "The Secret" is that the law of attraction brings similar things together and the images that you hold in your mind and the thoughts that you think will create your reality. 'Fair enough' I thought, but it scared the crap out of me! All I thought about each day ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Britain Will Leave Europen Union; Lion With Eagle Wings in Daniel 7 Supports US Alliance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Britain debates leaving the EU; leaders try to avoid a devastating split. (LA Times, 2-3-16) Bible imagery of a lion with eagle's wings in the 7th of Daniel supports their separation fron the EU., says Dr. Richard Ruhling, Bible prophecy author—he offers the following explanation: ...
Views: 1153 - How To Keep Your Mind Clear & Creative - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Jack EliasIf you are like most people, you may often feel as if your mind is tormenting you and there is no escape. Ironically, when the torment is very vivid, our mind is actually dull, lacking in clarity and creativity. Of course we can’t enjoy our mind in such a state and we feel trapped because we ...
Views: 1150 - Europe: Making Islam Great Again as Daniel 8 Foretold 2500 Years Ago - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2018 from Richard Ruhling'We are importing Islamic extremism, Arab anti-Semitism, national and ethnic conflicts of other peoples' “We cannot and will never be able to stop migration”, wrote the EU’s Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos recently. “At the end of the day, we ...
Views: 1149 - Why Am I Having A Panic Attack For No Reason: How To Get Rid Of Shortness Of Breath From Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniWhy Am I Having A Panic Attack For No Reason: How To Get Rid Of Shortness Of Breath From Anxiety Curing panic attacks can be a real battle. I know from personal experience. I lived with panic and anxiety for 17 years. I tried pretty much everything you can imagine, and almost none of it ...
Views: 1147 - A Better Prayer - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Steve GoodierOne man, too inebriated to drive, was walking home along railroad tracks when his foot suddenly became stuck. He pulled and tugged, but could not free it from the tracks. Then he heard a noise and turned around to see an oncoming train. In a panic, he prayed. "Dear God, please get my foot out ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Scared Of Life Anxiety: Why Am I So Scared Of Life - Scared For No Reason at Night - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniScared Of Life Anxiety: Why Am I So Scared Of Life - Scared For No Reason at Night Sharing What Worked, I think it's important to share with you how I was able to stay on track and driven to eventually stop my generalised anxiety disorder. In the past I always heard that diet was important ...
Views: 1146 - Stressful Home? 4 Useful Techniques for Winding Down - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Anica OaksModern life is more stressful than ever. Most people try to subsist on less than six hours of sleep. They also face myriad of disparate obligations with soccer schedules, weekend work reports, and unexpected doctor’s visits. In other words, today’s families try to do more and more activities in ...
Views: 1144 - The Jewish Fight with History is Like the Plight of People Everywhere - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: History is His story—the story of God and His people. But life is often like the picture of a camouflaged tiger. In real life, survival may depend on recognizing the tiger in its context. The tiger's eyes don't fit the context of stripes in tall grass. Details are important. So it is ...
Views: 1143 - Transformational Change: How Releasing Your Fears Can Bring You Freedom - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy KiaizadehI love my dog. I love him so much, I call him my son. Happy is a 1 year old fluff ball of energy – all 10.2 lbs of him! He’s playful, funny, sweet and gentle. He loves to cuddle and get belly rubs. Whenever I hold him in my arms, he goes right for my face (and my earlobes in particular), and ...
Views: 1141(7 votes) - Managing Your Persistent Fears, Depression, and Anxieties - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Stanley PopovichEverybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a hard time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you ...
Views: 1139 - Meditation or Medication - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Robert DarbyStrange Reluctance This article explores the serious subject of our species strange reluctance to wake up and become aware of the world as it truly is. The purpose of course is always the achievement of greater awareness and a higher level of consciousness concerning the true nature of ...
Views: 1139 - Speak Your Truth - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Cindy CrawfordImagine how much you could reduce stress in your life if only you would speak your truth. What do I mean by this? I mean admitting to yourself reasons why you continue to behave in unproductive ways and make decisions that hinder your progress in life; speaking truth to things in your life that ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - The Transformational Power of A Three Letter Word - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kim LoftisIn early December of 2006, I was reading the newsletter of one of my colleagues. In it, she was discussing a new program she had put together which included interviews with many well-known spiritual and personal growth mentors. As I read about those who would be interviewed, I found myself ...
Views: 1137 - 2 Strategies on How to Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Chris DonkerIf you are reading this, it can only mean one thing: You have a fear of something and you want to get rid of it. Whether it's heights, public speaking or pancakes, fear can compromise the quality of your life. I have taught many people how to overcome fear successfully and they all say the ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - Speaking to Grow Your Business: Why You Need to Conquer the Fear - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.When I do workshops on marketing ...and mention that speaking is one of the most effective strategies for building a list of contacts who can’t wait to buy from them, most people in the audience look at me with that “no way in hell am I gonna do that” look. What is it about speaking that makes ...
Views: 1132 - How To Control Anxiety: How To Relax During A Panic Attack - Steps To Stop Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Control Anxiety: How To Relax During A Panic Attack - Steps To Stop Anxiety One of the best medicines for curing panic attacks is your own mind and willpower. I understand how this may seem far fetched when you start getting symptoms such as a tight chest, headache, dizziness, and the ...
Views: 1131 - Risk Aversion and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulI’m standing on the edge of my life, as if on the shores of a cold but beautiful lake. I want to dive in but I’m scared, only the fear doesn’t sound like fear as much as doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, and ambivalence. What if I make a mistake? What if the water is too cold and I can’t breathe? ...
Views: 1129 - This is What Actually Goes on Behind Closed Doors - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2019 from Sheryl PaulOne of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How come other people don’t suffer in this way?” It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about relationship anxiety, friendship anxiety, social anxiety, or any other hook that anxiety hangs its hat on, when you’re the one suffering it feels like you’re ...
Views: 1128 - 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: 1126 - I'm Having A Panic Attack And I Can't Breathe: How To Remove Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniI'm Having A Panic Attack And I Can't Breathe: How To Remove Anxiety Attacks If you want to stop panic attacks there a handful of things that you must ensure you're getting right, before you move onto any of the more complex tactics you might come across. One of these "musts" is ...
Views: 1124 - Do you let Fear control you? - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanOften times, people seek out a life coach because they are feeling stuck. This feeling becomes so overwhelming that as a last resort they are reaching out for guidance and help to get ‘unstuck’. Fear is a predominant feeling in situations like this. People who feel stuck often are afraid of ...
Views: 1122 - Los Angeles & Inland Empire Due For “Big One” According To Ellen G. White & Bible - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Richard RuhlingEllen G. White is a familiar name to many on the West Coast. She is known for her forward thinking approach to health as the founder of Loma Linda University and White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles is named for her. Loma Linda University was featured in the National Geographic Cover Story ...
Views: 1121 - Familiarity overcomes fear of public speaking - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rubel ZamanPublic speaking terrifies almost everybody-even the people who do it all the time. The veterans, however, triumph over their fears with painstaking preparation and dedicated practice It's the stuff of nightmares. People wake-up screaming from hideous overnight visions of standing before ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Familiarity overcomes fear of public speaking - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rubel ZamanPublic speaking terrifies almost everybody-even the people who do it all the time. The veterans, however, triumph over their fears with painstaking preparation and dedicated practice It's the stuff of nightmares. People wake-up screaming from hideous overnight visions of standing before ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Fear: Are Some People Addicted To Fear? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperJust as there are some people who experience fear from time to time, there are also some people who experience it on a regular basis. Due to this, their experience on this earth is likely to be radically different. One way of looking at this would be to say that when it comes to the former, ...
Views: 1120 - Reinventing Yourself for Your Career & Job during The Time of Coronavirus - by Submitted on May 16, 2020 from Akbar AliThe world has been shaken upside down with this greatest ever disaster hitting the mankind with an incomprehensible virus attack. Almost majority of sectors like apparel, automotive, travel, etc are seriously affected and are under major metamorphosis. The mayhem is certainly imminent. It ...
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