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- Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all know what it is like to be afraid, hesitant, and unsure in our lives. Worried about outcomes or afraid of the past, it can be everywhere we look. Yet it is not real, it is not a true factor in our lives. We give it so much meaning and power. Fear is really a belief that we will fail, ...
Views: 1010(2 votes) - A Roadmap to Break Free From Anxiety at Last - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2019 from Sheryl PaulWe spend at least fifteen years in school learning the skills that our culture has deemed essential for a certain type of success in the world. We learn how to read. We learn the basics of math. We learn how to write. If we’re lucky, there’s some art and theater thrown in, but it’s understood ...
Views: 1009 - Can We Have Security without Fear? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe war of words between President Obama and Dick Cheney has exposed a rancorous divide over national security. Mr. Cheney states flatly that there is no middle ground on the issue. There is no such thing as being half-safe, he declares. On the face of it, his statement is nonsensical. Unless he ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - Leadership 9: Who You Are and What You Can Become. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian GlickmanProfessor Marie McIntyre of Georgia’s Institute of Government has researched the relationship between managers and personality. Her findings confirmed my own experiences as a psychologist and a consultant, and probably will confirm yours as well. Managerial types are more analytical then ...
Views: 1004 - The Art of Patient Loving - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulPerhaps the area of our lives to suffer most from the increasingly fast pace of the culture is love, for the expectation of immediate results naturally leads to a belief that love should not only be easy, but that when there’s a problem, it should be remediated quickly. Love doesn’t work this ...
Views: 1004 - The Scariest Thing We Do - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Sheryl PaulEvery day that I work with clients struggling with relationship anxiety I find myself saying some version of, “Of course you’re scared. Loving is the scariest thing we do.” As I’ve written about several times on this blog, fear doesn’t always present as fear but instead shows up as irritation, ...
Views: 1003 - I'm Having A Panic Attack How Do I Calm Down: Ways To Overcome Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniI'm Having A Panic Attack How Do I Calm Down: Ways To Overcome Anxiety Attacks If you're currently looking for an anxiety cure, then I've got one word for you: sleep. I lived with severe anxiety for over 17 years, and one of the big things that I focused on that lead to my recovery was ...
Views: 1000 - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Janice SmithFear keeps us from truly being who we are, we let our fears stand in the way of fully embracing our inner being. The time has come to learn how to move past our fears in order that we may shine as the being we are meant to be. Most of us learned early on in life how not to be ourselves. We let ...
Views: 1000 - What To Do Differently If You Want To Stop Worrying About The State Of The World And Start Helping It - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2020 from Chris HamiltonThere are many positives to living in an increasingly globalised and connected world. Endless information is at our fingertips. We have the ability to immediately see and talk to loved ones on the other side of the world. We can enjoy food from all over the world without needing to travel. And ...
Views: 1000 - Stop thinking about terrifying stuff - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaHow many times have you encountered yourself thinking about terrifying matters after you’ve watched terrifying video, or played scary games, or it may be that you haven’t performed matters like these but however you can’t sleep at night since alarming pictures come along before your eyes, ...
Views: 999 - 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: 996 - Hypnotists Soothe Today’s Stress of Flying - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Hollywood Hypnotist Kevin StoneRemember when air travel was actually fun and exciting and you looked forward to the adventure? Remember when blankets and pillows were free, and having to pay extra for excessive luggage weight was unconscionable? Rising fuel costs and profit margin pressures have changed everything. The ...
Views: 993 - Am I Only With My Partner Because He Makes Me Feel Safe? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from Sheryl PaulThere are so many ways the ego tries to dismantle real love, and it’s favorite is to perseverate on a single question until it tires itself out, then jump to the next story. I’ve dissected many of these questions on this blog and in my courses, approaching each in the same way: name it as an ...
Views: 992 - When Love Makes You Flinch - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOne of the common fear-lines that arises when the ego is trying to deconstruct the idea of relationship anxiety and convince you that your truth is that you’re just with the wrong person is: “If what Sheryl says is true, why don’t more people talk about it?” It’s an understandable question, ...
Views: 989 - How to overcome fears - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Indrek KerboBasically there are two emotions in life. All our actions and doings are controlled by one of those two emotions - love or fear. Only two because while one serves you the other does not. In other words, one feels good and the other feels bad. They are on the same specter, but on different ...
Views: 988 - Critical Thinking: Does Someone Need To Be Mindful If They Pay Attention To The Mainstream Media? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperFor many people around the world, paying attention to the mainstream media is part of life. It is then not something that they need to think about doing; it is merely something that they do. Most, if not all, of these people, will have probably been this way since they were very small. Their ...
Views: 987 - Pregnancy Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAs I’ve written about before on this blog, one of the privileges of being the position of guiding people through the darkest aspects of their psyche and soul is that they share thoughts and feelings with me that they wouldn’t share with anyone else. Part of the reason why they share openly about ...
Views: 986 - What-If Fear- Part I - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Chris LyonThere’s that familiar dialogue we’re always having with ourselves. You know, the statements we make that remind us what we need to work on and take care of. Then, for many of us, that “What-If” fear pops up in between: “What if someone gets hurt?” “What if I embarrass myself?” “What if I ...
Views: 986 - *** Fear Success? Top 5 Indicators - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." - Marianne Williamson It's strange to think that fear of succeeding could be such a big issue and do much damage. I've found it ...
Views: 983 - Your True Voice Vs Your Critical Voice - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekEvery one of us has a critical voice in our heads that says, "You can't do this." Do you know what I am talking about? Just so we're clear, that critical voice is NOT you. So, what is it then? This little voice is opposed to you succeeding at anything, and is in fact the enemy. It wants you to ...
Views: 976 - What is the actual nature of fear? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe all have healthy fears and unhealthy fears. Our healthy fears act as the natural safeguards which we use to sense and avoid dangerous situations. Our unhealthy fears, on the other hand, hold us back from growing and can cause chaos in our lives because one is constantly trying to get rid of ...
Views: 974 - Engaging with Others made easy through Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Neil HarrisHaving concerns engaging with others is also know or social anxiety disorder as it is more commonly known, is one of the most common forms of anxiety disorders. It refers to the fear of being judged or being watched due to one’s low confidence and insecurity. This extreme fear that others might ...
Views: 972 - Contemplation - An Enlightening Poem - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloWhen quiet moments finally overtake The harshness of the day and Moonbeams replace traffic lights, I ask myself: Who am I? Why am I here? Shouldn’t I be doing something? As day after day races past me And my life flees like a rabbit Freed from its cage, I wonder: What is worthy of my ...
Views: 966 - Shrink Fear Grow Love - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWhen the fear-fog clears, when the projection that has kept him separate from you and sealed a barnacle over your heart finally shatters, you see your partner as if for the first time. Not only do you see her clearly, in all of her sweet and simple splendor, but the delusions of separateness ...
Views: 965 - Test Your New Creation Skills - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Test Your New Creation Skills Posted: 28 Dec 2010 11:01 AM PST Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com Dear Ones, Let us start this day with a message of joy. Yes, you have new skills. Yes, you can use them when you wish. And yes, you can ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - How to solve Love marriage problems by astrology? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Sri TulasiHow to solve Love marriage problems by astrology? Now a days Love marriage problem is a very complicated problem. Mostly Youngsters face problems in their love life. No one wants their love marriage problem to exist for a long time. If you want a Love marriage problem solution using astrology ...
Views: 962 - Overcome Fear Of Failure With Tapping - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Sally ThibaultOn the first of every month, I create a ‘theme’ that I tap on for the entire 30 or 31 days. In the past I have tapped on Success, Focus, Money etc. It is always amazing what blocks you can clear and what opportunities present themselves when you are focused on one theme in particular. This ...
Views: 959 - The Shock of It All- Living with The Threat COVID 19 - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Fern GorinCan the COVID-19 Pandemic Get Worse? Almost everywhere we go and everything we do has been altered by concerns about the Coronavirus. It is downright shocking, upsetting, and frustrating. Many people are bored and feel trapped at home and are getting stir crazy. How can we cope with the ...
Views: 959 - Deciding: It's Your Decision - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontDeciding: It’s your Decision Making decisions are a part of everyone’s life. This is the right you have to your autonomy, well being and pursuit of happiness. They may be the smallest of small ones or the largest of large ones; nevertheless, they may all impact you on many levels. When faced ...
Views: 953 - What are the ways to overcome fear and worry in life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 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: 951 - Letting Go Of Fear - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are faced with events or moments in our lives that cause us to fear something it is easy to slip into the role of always behaving this way. If an event or moment were to come along that reminds us of something that came before, something we had a hard time with, it is easy to associate ...
Views: 944 - Yoga- The golden mantra to reduce thyroid and it’s effects in 2021 - by Submitted on May 14, 2021 from Vaishali patelHaving a regular routine to practice yoga and meditation is an important part of managing all health-related issues and taking them off you. But let’s face it, it’s not always facile to stay healthy and active all the time. It is not easy to deal with health issues or maintain perfect health all ...
Views: 944 - The Critical Moment to Break Free From Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl Paul“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl If we could slow life down to micro-moments, if we could literally alter time like a movie turning it into sloooooow ...
Views: 941 - constipation and its treatment in homeopathy - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from David WicklineBach remedies are Willow for withholding open resentment and defiance, those emotions having been expressed in psychosomatic protest through the dysfunctional bowel system. Agrimony deals with the tendency to submerge conflicts and not deal with them and persist in accommodating on the surface. ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Self Improvement is a Life Journey - Take Your Time - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2019 from Zachary ParkerWhen it comes to developing the self and growing both emotionally and spiritually, so many people are out looking for the quick fix. They're looking for that one-liner that's going to completely transform their perspective and have it all make sense. It's an unrealistic expectation, because ...
Views: 936 - What-If Fear - Part II - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Chris LyonMany people have been unnecessarily conditioned from early development to ask: What if I’m not smart enough, good enough, etc.? So many people have a way of repeatedly telling themselves all of the negative things they ever heard or thought of themselves in the past. These little gems are ...
Views: 936 - Get Rid Of Agoraphobia – Top Three Options To Explore - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Mike PorteousFor people wanting to Overcome Agoraphobia there are various treatment methods available, each with their owna pproaches and standards . But between these options, three have been found to be quite helpful in dealing with the illness. To clear out which three those are, continue ...
Views: 934 - Trauma: Can Someone Project Their Past Onto Their Present If They Experienced Trauma As A Child? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons as to why someone would reach out for the support of a therapist or a counsellor. Still, if someone was to take this step, it could show that they are going through tough a time and can no longer handle what is going on. Perhaps they are experiencing a fair ...
Views: 934 - Irony of Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2019 from Kelly Marshall“Life is a parody of paradoxical Irony/ Fate rules not without a touch of Tyranny/ While the rich belch on their goblets of honey/ the wretched etch on the tablets of agony”. The irony of life consists in that the poor live in a constant pursuit of money and cigarette smoking seems to make their ...
Views: 933 - The Certainty of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sharon HaaveIt's sometimes uncomfortable not knowing what might happen. As humans, we tend to prefer the certainty of thinking that we know the right way and the apparent security of taking action. The dark realm of uncertainty and not knowing can be confusing. In uncertainty, we may feel shaky, vulnerable ...
Views: 933 - On Honeymoon Periods: Ugh, How Could I Have Ignored This Earlier? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Rochi ZalaniThis article was originally published at rochizalani.com Mmm, it is honeysugar, the beginnings. Every gesture so sweet, every crossed boundary charming, and every habit adorable. All of us possess a little bit of this sparkly honeymoon period nostalgia at the back of our palms. It most ...
Views: 932 - Proactive Boundary Setting: Make 2021 a Happier and More Relaxing Year! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Linda PlunkettHappy New Year! We are all expressing this greeting, hoping this year to be better than 2020. Last year was a year many people felt fearful, depressed, and lacking in optimism for the future, for many different reasons. Some of us lost loved ones, experienced illness in our families, job ...
Views: 930 - Learning from Fear - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Shayla LoganAbout a year ago, I attended a personal development conference. One of the final exercises was about recognizing your power. We were asked to do the unthinkable. After signing all the appropriate liability release forms, we were broken into teams and each of us was given an arrow and a Sharpie. ...
Views: 929 - Welcome to Wonderland - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Rhonda SimpsonYou are continually expanding. You ARE expansion. You are constantly creating new and more through your thoughts and desires. What holds you back from merging with what it is that you have requested is resistance in the form of blockages, or fear. These blockages lie within the vortex of your ...
Views: 929 - Stomach Anxiety Treatment: How To Not Have An Anxiety Attack - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniStomach Anxiety Treatment: How To Not Have An Anxiety Attack If you're currently looking for great anxiety attacks treatment, then you're in luck. I'm about to give you a great one. That's the good news. But the bad news is that it's going to require a bit of work from you. Because it's ...
Views: 927 - Confused by Fear - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWhy do we always worry about the wrong things? Confused by Fear It would be a lot easier to enjoy your day if there weren't so many things trying to kill you before sundown. The problems start before you're even fully awake. There's the fall out of bed that kills six hundred Americans each ...
Views: 923 - What is the Need of Promoting the Urdu Literature? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from asad asrarOne of the reasons that the people are Pakistan are lagging behind in the international community is that they are not very well educated and not open-minded. The Urdu literature can be a great tool to make people change their mindsets about various things. The following are ...
Views: 922 - What To Do If You Are Fearful Of What The Future Holds - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2020 from Chris HamiltonFearing the future can be a common problem. With climate change and disease an ever-growing concern, coupled with the uncertainty of what lies ahead can make it hard to focus. Such situations make giving into fear and anxiety extremely easy. The future is by its very nature an unknown. People ...
Views: 922 - What vision Do You Have For The Future After Your Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLet me ask you something, do you have a CLEAR vision of how your life will look when you fully recover from your anxiety disorder? If not, don’t expect things to change too much in the near future (painful but true). How will your relationships with your loved ones and co-workers look? How will ...
Views: 920 - Some Days Will Simply Not Go Well (and That's OK) - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Gagandeep SiidhuHi ! Today I'd like to quickly share something that helps me to live a happier life. It's this simple thought: Sometimes a bad day will just be a bad day. Even if you use the habits and tips I sometimes share - like tapping into gratitude or talking back to your inner critic - to turn a ...
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