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Typically fear is something that we think MIGHT happen rather than what is happening now, in the present. So, for all accounts, fear is a future thing, usually a projection into the future of what could happen. The majority of what we fear usually does not materialize. Its in the allowing the ... Views: 2081
Author and Speaker Paulet Biedermann delivered a stellar performance at The Cambridge Business and Professional Women’s Club on the Fear of Success.
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By: Sandra Mills
Ontario, Canada: The members and guests of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Cambridge ... Views: 2073
It is increasingly being recognized that many individuals who receive the diagnosis of BPD are naturally highly intuitive and perceptive. What was previously thought of as a genetic vulnerability may reflect an innate talent.
People who were born emotionally intense, sensitive and are ... Views: 2055
Letting go of perceived bad habits is the result of making better decisions. By understanding ‘how and why’ we act in the ways that we do is deciding to get bigger than our fear. In deciding to overcome the habit of protecting ourselves with fear empowers us to be free of perceived bad habits. ... Views: 2054
Being an actor seems like the most fun job in the world. You ostensibly get to "play pretend" for a living. But sometimes for myself, and perhaps for you, it isn't fun. When my inner critic gets involved, it can suck all of the joy out of the process.
I spent a few years solely teaching and ... Views: 2048
Penn State and Syracuse University are facing national scandals! At Penn State in 2002, an assistant coach witnessed a sexual assault of a child, told administrators and no one reported it to police. Seven more assaults have now been reported.
Americans have heard horror stories about sexual ... Views: 2040
“The times they are a changing..” , again. I recently attended a networking breakfast with Steve Levy, New York Suffolk County Executive, headlining and Jean Kelly, Executive Director of the Interfaith Nutrition Network, receiving honors. Mr. Levy spoke of the necessity of “non-partisan ... Views: 2037
I recently received an email that prompted me to answer a poll about what I feared most. I didn't reply to the email because my biggest fear at that moment was the fear of receiving more unsolicited email. However, I did start thinking about the subject of fear. What are we afraid of? What is ... Views: 2036
Transcript from May 19, 2011 Blog Talk-Radio Show, A Fine Time for Healing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/randi-fine
We have, or will all experience shattering times or violations in our lives that wound us deeply. To quote Thomas Chandler Haliburton, “The memory of past favors is like a ... Views: 2036
How do you feel about getting rejected? Does rejection devastate you, or do you shrug it off?
Rejected. It can be such an ugly word.
One of the reasons why rejection can cause us so much difficulty is that in our minds we often tie rejection to so many other ugly words that cause us even ... Views: 2025
“Banks will close, currency will change, what happened last fall was a shadow of what’s coming,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author on current events and Bible prophecy, noting that when the U.S. Senate met to approve a $760 billion bailout, the new moon on October 1 signaled the Feast of ... Views: 2020
Back a few years ago I was sitting in my office, quite relaxed, I had a very quaint little book store where I worked only 7 hours a day and had about 4 months holiday throughout the whole year… it was a dream job alright! So I was sitting at my computer and suddenly felt a flutter in my ... Views: 2015
Fear is defined as a distressing emotion. It’s aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. It doesn’t matter if the threat to us is real or imagined; that feeling is real!
When those feelings are imagined, we stir them up with our thoughts. We can shift those thoughts and choose to focus ... Views: 2004
Many people experience social phobia but do not understand what it is and without the knowledge of what it is, finding the right social phobia treatment program can be complicated. The general definition of social phobia is the consuming sense of fear in any type of social ... Views: 1988
In order to start to eliminate your panic, it's critical for you to be aware of what causes panic attacks. When you know what causes a panic attack, you can be prepared and alert to the signs and symptoms. Awareness is the first step to devising any kind of change, for if you are not aware, then ... Views: 1982
It is rather simple to mistakenly take an anxiety attack for a real heart attack. In fact, most casual observers would not even know the difference between the two if they see it happening right before their eyes. The clear signs of an anxiety attack reflect the commonly known signs of a heart ... Views: 1981
Are you experiencing fear or anxiety? Would you like to start to overcome your emotional overload tonight without drugs or alcohol?
It can be achieved…the first step is choosing to take an action because we all know that without taking that first step, everything will stay the same!
To me ... Views: 1980
As the old saying goes: “If a horse throws you, get back on the horse right away!” In a nutshell, these words of wisdom highlight the essential step in overcoming fears–you have to get back on the horse! The technical term for confronting fears as opposed to avoiding them is called “Exposure.” ... Views: 1977
How 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: 1973
Living with kids close to nature and on a creek, I find that my fear-mind has many opportunities to reveal itself. In spring, when the creek swells to river stature and rushes in white-lipped rapids, I worry that one of my kids will somehow escape through the gate and… In summer, as we gleefully ... Views: 1973
A recent and continuing occurrence, which happens to someone close to me, set me to thinking about the supernatural world. She claims to see dark apparitions of human-like figures lurking in the shadows of their house, sporadically appearing on no particular occasion, whether other persons are ... Views: 1971
It's easy to keep doing what you are doing because if you keep things the same, you don't have to be afraid of things turning out bad. However, if you don't risk even a bit, you won't get to enjoy the rewards that come with it. Overcoming Your Fears You are well aware that it is risky to ... Views: 1970
Like every other human, I am sure there are certain activities that you enjoy more than others. Perhaps you prefer a day of pulling weeds in your garden to spending that time shopping for new shoes at the mall. Maybe you are a world traveler who is willing to hop on an airplane at a moment’s ... Views: 1968
November has been a challenging month. Each of us, including Mother Earth, is going through a process known as Ascension. We are increasing the vibratory rate of our energy field in order to match the higher frequencies of Spirit. To put it in simpler terms, think of a radio dial. We are in the ... Views: 1965
Humanity is experiencing a quantum leap in its evolutionary growth. It has been experiencing this quantum leap for quite a while now, beginning with the age of technology. What is at hand now is a “quickening” of this growth, an awakening, a doorway to an expanded state of being. Humanity is ... Views: 1962
Just like the main character in the 1960s Broadway production of Stop the World – I Want to Get Off, we may long for something better in our lives, but never realize that what we really wanted was right in front of us all along. Too often, it is not until someone or something we cherish is gone ... Views: 1958
About two years ago, our homeowners association decided to replace the roofs on our homes. We are a small cul-de-sac where everyone knows one another and looks out for each other. As our old roofs were being torn off for the first 2 weeks, the biggest issue we had were hundreds of old rusty ... Views: 1955
A recent post on the Emofree site on a height phobia that wouldn’t move until a ‘seemingly unrelated issue’ was cleared reminded me of my very first experience of using EFT with a volunteer during my training in 2005.
Looking over my notes and with the benefit of 4 more years’ experience using ... Views: 1954
I am not talking about average daily stress, I am taking about the insidious stress that we intentionally put upon ourselves each time we recall an event, experience, or person from our past. We hold onto grudges fiercely, then repeat and repeat the stories over and over in our minds. These are ... Views: 1943
We all know what a mistake is so there is no reason to offer the dictionary’s version of this reality. Mistakes offer us an opportunity to examine our thinking and discover what aspect(s) of our projects could be done differently, positively, therefore resulting in improved outcomes. Mistakes ... Views: 1943
(Written August 8, 1990)
It was June of 1969. I had just come home from my freshman year at Texas Tech. I had not declared a major except for General Studies. I liked my psychology and sociology courses, and thought about going that direction for a major.
We lived in Fort Worth, and ... Views: 1942
What is social phobia? Where does it come from? Why do people have it? How can you get rid of it?
At home, Gary told himself there was no point in going out tonight. He was sure to make a fool of himself, and he’d only end up feeling mortified. Walking out of his apartment, he felt like his ... Views: 1942
Many 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: 1938
These mental habits of thinking and talking to your self are very common mistakes. And they do wreck your confidence, perhaps without your realizing it. The remedies usually take some practice, but the resulting increase in confidence is completely worth the effort.
1. Be nasty to yourself. ... Views: 1937
When someone you love deals with a health problem that cannot be easily solved, the healthy ego sometimes has a hard time dealing with it. Having no solution to their problem creates a disequilibrium that feels uncomfortable. Whenever we have nothing to do when we face a challenge, it is not ... Views: 1933
"Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power..." -Jim Morrison
Why do you keep shooting down every opportunity that arises in your life? Do you have any fears and phobias that have really hampered your life? By the way, do you always use these words "Who, me? Not me ... Views: 1929
I don't know about you, but I hate losing things.
Losing things wouldn't be so bad if finding them wasn't such a chore.
There's always the chance you'll never find what you were looking for.
I was in this exact predicament today.
I was at a store purchasing screwdrivers. I know, ... Views: 1928
When you’re down it seems like life isn’t fair. Then like a flash of light all those instances when life treated you unfairly passed before your eyes and you remember the feeling of helplessness with each situation. On some days, life just isn’t fair.
Life is about that moment when you ... Views: 1927
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the hushed voice at the end of an exhausting day that says, “I’m still here. You can count on me.”
Heroism doesn’t always bellow. Sometimes it’s the quiet stillness at the end of a tough road that says, “I get it. I accept it, even though it's hard ... Views: 1926
The fear of failure does more than keep us from success. It prevents people from enjoying a huge part of life. Often, the fear of failure developed over a period of time and was most likely triggered by a need for acceptance and approval by those who are important to them.
People who were ... Views: 1922
Have you ever tried to tell someone something that you knew they would be hurt by or take the wrong way? Of course you have, and so have I. Being misunderstood is a common pariah. We all hate it and yet we often can’t finish a sentence without the other person: falling apart, or jumping in, ... Views: 1922
THROW OUT THOSE OLD TAPES, OLD STORIES, OLD MESSAGES!
God doesn't make mistakes. YOU are not a mistake.
Ask God to renew you. The past is past. Tomorrow is a fresh start!
It's God's promise that His grace and mercy are new every morning!
SCRIPTURE ASSURES US...
'Yet this I call to ... Views: 1922
I know that I always stress the importance of testing, testing, and re-testing when we believe we have collapsed an issue with a client. Much has also been said about working through the fear of the fear of any phobia since it can be just as strong as the presenting fear/phobia. I’ve recently ... Views: 1920
True Forgiveness and the Benefits
When you practice true forgiveness, you get in touch with your Higher Self and you are willing to see with its eyes through the false images of your ego. You accept that your Higher Self sees the person you are angry with, as their true essence, unconditional ... Views: 1919
Understanding the definition of stress and overcoming anxiety
attack symptoms.
Stress is also used for the word anxiety.
These words are also used to define what we call certain moods.
Moods are normal and natural human emotions and therefore some
levels of stress or anxiety are both ... Views: 1914
How can fear of failure be such a big problem to so many people? And why do we all worry so much about failing that we engage in all kinds of self-sabotaging activities - many times subconsciously - just so we do not begin something that we may not successfully complete?
Well, this is another ... Views: 1911
Do you battle with negative thoughts or just can't turn off the dialogue in your head? Do you find yourself having conversations with people who aren't even there? Many people suffer from compulsive and negative thinking, but you can learn to stop these voices in your head by creating a mental ... Views: 1907
One of my toughest fears to conquer was the fear of heights. For as long as I can remember, I have been petrified when I was in high places. It did not matter if I was on a ladder, a rooftop, or even inside a tall building. Yes, I said that, even INSIDE a tall building! For more years than ... Views: 1905
So many times the cover-up seems to me to be worse than the crime. It might be something as President Nixon and Watergate or as trivial as Sarah Palin and her … um … improvisation on the ride of Paul Revere.
(Don’t try to fool a Boston girl – I know all about Paul Revere).
I think most of ... Views: 1904
Are you stuck in a rut in your life? I once heard a rut defined as a grave with no end. When we experience being in a rut it’s generally because we believe it’s safe there. We feel the risk of loss is less if we just stay where we are. Something outside that rut seems risky, and so we settle in. ... Views: 1903