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- Yoga and Meditation -Find Out How To Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoLet's discuss the inner workings of fear. Can the mind, psyche, conscious, ever be totally and completely void of fear? Can you ever be totally void of fear? How can Yoga and Meditation help in our quest to eliminate fear. First we must begin by defining fear. Since it may have different ...
Views: 1933 - Fear is the Path to the Dark Side - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Alex RyanIn my life I have learned to stay in constant “absorption mode” because I have learned that you never know when or where life is going to deliver to you the next big lesson. And I have found that the most profound lessons often occur in the most unlikely places. One of the biggest ...
Views: 1929 - ***How To Avoid The Recession By Erasing Your Fear - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneHow to avoid the recession. Ask yourself, is all this really true? Who says so? Is there really such a thing as a recession and do you have to buy into it? Are you scared? Are you fearful? Are you nervous? Do you wonder what is going to happen to you? Read on and I’ll show you what ...
Views: 1925 - Job Depression Cures - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Timothy BardThe season or merriment has rolled around again. Everywhere you turn your eyes will be flooded with messages to buy, consume, and give. And if you are one the millions of people out of work, searching for a job and just holding on to the basic necessities of life, the messages saturated with the ...
Views: 1925 - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithNever making the decision you know you need to make has been called ‘analysis paralysis’; ‘sitting on the fence’; ‘considering your options’; ‘waiting for the right time’ (when there is no right time); ‘not wanting to rush into anything’; and, in new age lingo ‘being kind to myself by NOT making ...
Views: 1920 - Book Review: The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from Phobias, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from ...
Views: 1915 - Overcoming Health Anxiety And GAD In 6 Natural Steps - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Dennis SimsekStep 1, Complete Acceptance – For people that are struggling with GAD, learning to have complete acceptance of the fact that you have an anxiety disorder (and nothing more) as well as accepting the temporary discomforts that come with anxiety provoking experiences, can become highly therapeutic ...
Views: 1912(3 votes) - Essential Definitions for People Trying to Gain Assertiveness Skills - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough most people have some pretty clear-cut notions about what assertiveness is and isn't, assertiveness is often confused with aggression. Assertiveness is not necessarily about having your will prevail over the will of others. That is actually more descriptive of aggression. Especially ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Dear Dr Romance: I Need a Good Self-Help Book - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I congratulate you for your many helpful articles on the Internet. I would like to have your advice. I am male and in the last 25 years I had a therapy experience which lasted 3 1/2 years and left me with unresolved issues; shorter therapy experiences with different ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - Fear No More - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Kristen BakerYour body is trembling, your heart is racing, and sweat is rolling down your brow. Trying to take that first step in the world of the unknown. The what if thinking scenario has you spiraling with the ever so unpleasant sensations, will they ever stop? After 9/11, you became housebound, ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - What Causes A Person To Have Anxiety: What Causes Anxiety Disorders To Develop - What Causes Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Melvin SheltonWhat Causes A Person To Have Anxiety: What Causes Anxiety Disorders To Develop - What Causes Anxiety Attacks Anxiety disorder is a condition that results in the sufferer building up anxiety and becoming shy, scared of crowds and public speaking, and in some extreme cases, paranoid. Anxiety ...
Views: 1905 - Changing Your Life With a Pair of Boots - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Michelle GreeneAre you like most people and would totally love the results and the good feelings that come as a result of changing your life? If so, there’s a downside to change – and here it is, despite how much you sincerely want a change, there’s always something that holds you back. It can be the ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Getting stuck sometimes in a negative emotional state? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lars GimstedtLearn to release limiting emotions gracefully : The e-course RELEASE THE EMOTION. Emotions can limit you : Emotions fulfill an important function. Without emotions we would not be fully alive. They sometimes have a life of their own, and we are not always in control of them. This is ...
Views: 1898 - What is the biggest obstacle that keeps us from accomplishing our goals? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Larry CraneIf we asked ourselves what is keeping me from accomplishing my goals, we would immediately see a few things in the way. We may instantly see or sense fear or resistance. Another factor may include believing, “I can’t!” By holding onto fear and resistance, or having beliefs stating I can’t, ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - How To Be Less Introverted: How To Overcome Timidity - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Be Less Introverted: How To Overcome Timidity Learning to be less self conscious is not easy. While logic is telling you that not everyone can possibly be starting at you or focusing on you at a party, social event, or even at work, the mind thumps away the message they are making it ...
Views: 1891 - Practical Spirituality Versus Woo Woo: Becoming a Self Made Human Being - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John GilmoreThe new possibilities in our lives today, especially in the West, are amazing. It is possible for us to recreate ourselves and our environments by using the many of the accessible books and videos, and the information on the internet. We can explore information that has been kept secret for ...
Views: 1891 - Spiritual Protection and Psychic Attack - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Manfred LuckSPIRITUAL PROTECTION and PSYCHIC ATTACK I was recently talking with a lady who was complaining that a man in the house she was staying in was demon possessed and trying to kill her with his psychic attacks. She related that over some months he was keeping her awake with his music and ...
Views: 1887 - The Purpose of My Passion - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Lynnette Tiller ApplingToday, as I was trying to sleep, the Holy Ghost began to show me the entire picture of my life and why ministry is so important. Now, this won't be a deep blog, but it is a eye-opening one! God showed me in less than 10 minutes the intimate details of the Purpose of My Passion. I have come to ...
Views: 1885 - The Key to Staying Sane in Troubled Times: Managing Fear - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Rose DiamondFear is one of the most difficult emotions to manage. But if we don’t learn how to manage our own fear and help those around us to manage theirs, we are going to turn crisis into disaster. As a former psychotherapist I have spent many years witnessing people’s reactions to their own fear (and ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - What Can An Amateur Nudist Teach Us About Taking Risks - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Craig HarperToday, I received the following letter from one of my friends. Turns out she’s recently become an amateur nudist. The Letter Today, I did something that I’ve never done before. Something fun, that is – I’ve never changed the oil on my car before but that’s not exactly on my ...
Views: 1881 - Stop Worrying: 8 Tips to Eliminate Worry & Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneWorrying feeds fears and doubts. Worrying wastes time and consumes energy. Worrying weakens ambition and breeds inaction. Worrying will cripple our confidence, faith, and ability to reason. Worrying kills the ability to think big and reveals an inability to control one’s thoughts. Worrying is ...
Views: 1880(8 votes) - How to Face Your Fears Using Progressive Overload - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Craig HarperProgressive Overload In the big wide world of exercise science there’s a training principle called Progressive Overload (PO). PO is pretty much the cornerstone of any training program designed to produce performance improvements for the individual who is following the program. In layman’s ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - Mentally Preparing for a Disaster - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Cade LennoxThere is a lot of emotional and mental stress when an actual disaster happens. It can be really easy to lose all that composure and coolness when the world is falling apart and people are rioting on the streets or dying. It is a whole different story when talking about a disaster as opposed ...
Views: 1868 - Five Ways a Car Accident Can Shake Your Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Harper HarmonCar accidents are not just physical events. People who have been in accidents frequently report that their confidence is shaken and that they find daily life more difficult. These effects are normal. Talk to an attorney if you are involved in a car accident because he or she can help you recover ...
Views: 1864 - Stop Worrying Hypnosis Can Help You to move Forward More Smoothly - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Christopher MontroseIf you are looking for a way to stop over complicating everything so you can move forward more freely, then you can use a stop worrying hypnosis audio download. This subliminal album can help you to rewire your mind so you can think more rationally. It is a very affordable and safe way to ...
Views: 1864(3 votes) - The Spiritual Solution to Anger - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI've spoken many times about the importance of all feelings, anger included. With every emotion we experience, we have the ability to learn much about ourselves. No feeling is inherently wrong. It's how we choose to express and use them that determines their value. In The Secret Side of ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Fear Is a Chemical Reaction - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Roberta SwartzFar too many people suffer from fears and anxieties. Their experiences can range from a chronic, mild nervous feeling to a full blown panic attack. Ask anyone who has struggled through an episode of panic; the reactions are real and horrifying. In the extreme, these feelings can be debilitating ...
Views: 1860 - How can we dissolve negative emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Connie Huebner,Question: We were told to try to find the energy or the vibration of a negative emotion in order to dissolve it. This was very interesting to me. I would like a further explanation of the emotion and vibration. Divine Mother: You are a vibrational package. Everything about you is vibration, ...
Views: 1860 - The Stress-Free Move Hasn’t Been Invented Yet. But at Admiral, We’re Getting Close… - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Scott McNelleyThe Stress-Free Move Hasn't Been Invented Yet. But at Admiral, We’re Getting Close… Did you know moving consistently ranks among the top ten most stressful life events? Because of the total disruption in your routine and having your belongings in a state of upheaval, moving can truly be ...
Views: 1860 - Post Traumatic Growth – Why Recovery is the Best Revenge - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesBy definition, revenge is quite harsh. It means to inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to someone else. For this post, I would like to alter the definition slightly in the following way: to avenge oneself by retaliating through healing, recovery and self-care. Pretty ...
Views: 1857 - Fear Of Social Gatherings; Cure Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Nathan TylerIt is possible to cure panic attacks using on self-help therapies for people with social phobia. Shyness is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Very few people feel comfortable being at the center of attention and find it a nerve-racking experience. The thought of being watched is ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - Dealing with Fear and Negative Self Talk - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Carolyn Townes"NOW is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually be doing your dream. You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating." ~ Sam ...
Views: 1853(2 votes) - Her Name was Chloe: Childhood Innocence Touches Deeply Within - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeThe beach at the lake was filled, surprisingly so for a Monday; but it was unusually hot, even for a summer day in Wisconsin. Children of all ages laughed with and splashed their friends. Those not braving the cool water hugged the small amount of shade offered by the bushes or trees, moving ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - 4 Words That Keep Your Thoughts, Emotions and Body ‘Out Of Sync’ - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDoes it feel like your thoughts, emotions and physical body are all slightly or massively out of sync? Your negative thinking patterns lead your physical world into constant generalized anxiety, it also creates all sorts of yucky un-stimulating emotions in you, which then leads you to struggle ...
Views: 1852 - ANGER… - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Larry CraneAnger... This is a subject no one of likes to discuss. We try to pretend we don’t get angry. We don’t like to face our anger or rage because this is showing us our really intense negative feelings. In anger we are venting, expressing, and brooding. We are avoiding taking responsibility for ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - Are you too comfortable in your comfort zone - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraAre you too comfortable where you are at? We may not like what we are doing for a living or the relationships we are involved in but we do not make the changes necessary. This can be due to fear of getting out of our comfort zone. Profession A reason why some people may not achieve their ...
Views: 1846 - Fear is the reason why we may be stuck in our lives - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Matthew ButcherWe could have been trying accomplish something great in order to move forwards in our lives but yet we always seem to hit a wall. It could seem that we are just really unlucky or cursed. For example we could have had several attempts in wanting to make it to the next level in a relationship ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - REVEALED! Why Most Young Sales People Don't Reach their Goals for Sales! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Gary DalyIf you are a young professional entering the world of sales, you will most likely have goals for sales targets you want to reach. You will probably go into this new role with a lot of enthusiasm after watching movies of sales people having all the flashy cars etc… But then something happens. You ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - 7 Tips For Stress Management At Work - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterWhat would work be without stress? Pretty unsuccessful! Stress at work lets you know that you are challenging your own limits, when you are pushing beyond your own limits, like when you push yourself to finish a project before the deadline. Stress also wears down your physical and emotional ...
Views: 1828 - Body-Image and Our Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Sarah MariaHave you ever hid under the bed covers, not wanting your lover to see you? Or have you cringed at the thought of seeing yourself in the bathroom mirror? Were you competitive with your siblings or your parents about the size of your body? Has anyone you love, has anyone close to you, ...
Views: 1828 - Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Mark ShepardIn order to stop anxiety and panic attacks you have to consider what anxiety and panic really are and what they are not. Anxiety is NOT a mental illness. Anxiety is a normal human process of thinking about what you do not want to have happen. It's "worst case scenario thinking" at it's worst. ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - ***Five ways to eliminate fear - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberHow do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started: 1) Understand what fear is First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - Building Hope - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Stuart RosenHope is one of those things that shows up in the oddest places; at the oddest times. It can be found where you would imagine only despair to reign… and it can be missing from places where you think it would be in abundance. Without it, lives are lost; dreams are destroyed. Fortunately, HOPE ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - Parents And Self Harm Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodWe have all heard by now of the rise in self harm amongst young people. For some parents this news will have come as a complete shock on hearing that one of those young people is their son or daughter. Then starts the challenge of knowing which is the best approach to adopt in supporting your ...
Views: 1817(1 vote) - How To Get Over Being Shy: How To Overcome Being Timid - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Get Over Being Shy: How To Overcome Being Timid Shyness happens when we become overly self conscious about ourselves. To stop shyness, it is important to understand that low self esteem has a close relationship with shyness. The lower your self esteem, the more shy you'll be. So if you ...
Views: 1813 - DOUBT & FEAR Dealing with sickness, disability, and death - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyWhen sickness or disability is temporary, you will react and adapt to the momentary discomfort by seeking medical council and assistance to rehabilitate. On a short term, most people do not lose their bearing, unless they are worried of it being prolonged. Our society is set to provide the ...
Views: 1811 - What are mind games and what is mind control - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainApart from a John Lennon song, mind games is an expression often used by football managers and others to imply some sort of psychological manipulation of another person to gain some sort of advantage over them.This is normally fairly innocuous stuff at press conferences to try and rattle their ...
Views: 1801 - How to Tap in the Power of the Now; An Easy Tool You Can Use Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerSuffering from clinical anxiety for over 30 years of my life, my mind was caught in a constant spiral of fear and worry. I spent my whole life worrying what if this bad thing happened or what if that bad thing happened. I was never in the now. I spent the whole time in the future; not seeing ...
Views: 1798(3 votes) - How to Build Confidence. - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Steven BurnsThere’s a common misconception that people have that seriously hinders them from being relaxed and confident around people. It’s the limiting belief that they have no control or influence over the feelings and emotions that they feel throughout their body. That they just kind of happen…and they ...
Views: 1797(2 votes) - *** The Fear Factor: Identifying Fear and Transforming it into Action - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAExcerpt from Dr. Jo Anne Bishop’s upcoming new book, “You Can Do It: Transform Fear Into Creativity” We all experience fear in some form every day, whether we want that fear or not. Fear is an ancient body sensation that compels and drives us toward survival through a fight or flight ...
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