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- Overcome Your Fear of Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you hold back from trying to start new relationships because you often worry that you will be rejected? If a fear of rejection is holding you back from forming new friendships or relationships, there is help available. You can learn to greatly overcome your fear of getting rejected. ...
Views: 17160(2 votes) - How To Overcome The Fear Of Confrontation And Earn Respect From Others - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Rosalind HendersonLeslie came into room thirty-two fuming. "I can't believe it. My teaching partner stole my language arts lesson and presented it in front of the principal. I'm so angry I could hit her!" Mrs. Patterson gently touched Leslie's shoulder. "Whaaaat's going on? said Mrs. Patterson in a calm voice" " ...
Views: 13508(5 votes) - How To Beat Necrophobia, The Irrational Fear Of Death - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyMany people suffer from necrophobia, the fear of death. This serious phobia affects thousands of sufferers and can arise regardless of a person's age, health, or personal beliefs. It is a fear that can have serious consequences on an individual's life. People are often afraid of anything that ...
Views: 12553(3 votes) - How to Get Over Shyness in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Mark ShepardHave you ever: * Been tongue tied at the thought of approaching an attractive person and introducing yourself? * Felt awkward and out of place at business or social gatherings? * Hesitated to raise your hand in class or pick up the phone to make a sales call? * Had an idea ...
Views: 12070(5 votes) - Do You Have A Fear Of Embarrassment? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerMaking mistakes is part of life. But making mistakes in front of your peers, family, friends, or loved ones often brings a sense of embarrassment. Fearing this embarrassment will invariably cause you even more humiliation. Find out why and what you can do. Embarrassment is the natural result ...
Views: 10193(2 votes) - Amygdala Reset Freedom Neuroprogram To Clear the Source of All Fear, Anxiety, and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Toby AlexanderGreetings friends, For the past few months, I have been studying and focused on a way to effectively clear all past analogical experiences from people so that they don't get triggered and keep repeating the same emotional reactions over and over. This has led me to studying neuroscience and ...
Views: 10094(1 vote) - Overcoming Anxiety Through the Power of the Worst-Case Scenario - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Stephanie AdamsAs a therapist, I’m always working to find practical, easy-to-use and quick solutions to problems my clients are having. One of the conditions most appropriate to treat with quick techniques is anxiety. While working with my anxiety clients, I’ve found a five-minute technique that works ...
Views: 9827 - Overcoming Fears of Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janis EricsonIndividuals who live on or around major fault lines are wise to keep in mind the possibility of an earthquake, and take appropriate precautions. But if the fear of a potential quake that is designed to serve as a warning becomes an obsessive phobia, an individual should seek help from a ...
Views: 9194(1 vote) - Fear Of Criticism- 7 Steps To Beat It Once And For All - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Rhod JonesFear of criticism is like kryptonite to any budding sports star, business person, leader, or entrepreneur. Fear Of CriticismIt has the capacity to drain a person’s confidence and self-esteem easily, deterring them from ever moving forward in life and achieving their most desired ...
Views: 8611(1 vote) - How to Overcome Fear God's Way - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Philip JonesHow to overcome fear God's way? Jesus Christ redeemed you from the curse of fear according Galatians 3:13. To overcome fear God's way and overcome all the attacks of the spirit of fear you have been given mighty divine weapons: prayer, thanksgiving to God for answered prayer, the name of ...
Views: 8331(8 votes) - You Can't Say Yes if You Can't Say No - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brenda ShoshannaFear is a great factor in relationships. It confuses our mind, undermines our confidence and prevents us from making choices that would be healthy for all concerned. A great source of fear is rejection by others. Not aware that we have rejected ourselves, we become overly hungry for the ...
Views: 8162(3 votes) - Using Combat Breathing to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Fear - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Rich PrestaLaw Enforcement and Special Forces Anxiety Control Technique You Can Use If You Experience Anxiety, Panic Attacks, or Fear When in pursuit of a dangerous criminal that may be armed and willing to do virtually anything to evade capture, police and specialized tactical teams can't risk letting ...
Views: 8088 - Rejection Sensitivity, Irrational Jealousy and Impact on Relationships - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKAs a child Cynthia's hyperactive behavior often annoyed others. Her teachers frequently reprimanded her in school. The other students called her "stupid" and refused to let her join them in activities. At home, her father criticized her and beat her with a belt whenever her parents received a ...
Views: 7685(2 votes) - Acrophobia And Hypnosis As A Cure - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyThe fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is a common phobia experienced by men and women of all ages. In fact, researchers suggest that to some extent, being afraid of heights is natural for most humans and animals. What turns an instinctive fear of heights into a phobia is that the fear ...
Views: 7632(2 votes) - People Pleaser Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from June BlunkPeople Pleaser Syndrome By June Blunk People Pleaser Syndrome affects many people. Perhaps, you or someone you love is plagued with this affliction. I am a recovering people pleaser. Just maybe, I will always be attracted to pleasing, but I catch myself when unhealthy urges arise and change ...
Views: 7470(2 votes) - 9 Ways to Pick Yourself Up After Failing - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Mark FooThink of failure as a road you have to travel to arrive at success. This isn't meant to oversimplify failure or treat it lightly; knowing how to deal properly with failure can determine the course of your future and how you will achieve success.Everyone reacts to failure in different ways and ...
Views: 7381(3 votes) - Feeling Inferior - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWe are all liable to feel inferior to another person at some time. This can show up in the fact that we may feel not as attractive, intelligent, slim, rich, popular or somewhat ‘ less than’ other people for many different reasons. When we feel like this, we look at others in our lives as being ...
Views: 7300(1 vote) - Uncertainty and Transition - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Rob BrooklerBe you ever so wise, confident, and “enlightened,” you will nonetheless find yourself at times uncertain: uncertain about what actions to take, uncertain about your life, uncertain about your place or purpose in this life. At such times, we tend to think of ourselves as confused or lost. And ...
Views: 7245(22 votes) - Definition: Freedom from Fear - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWhen you look at successful, confident people, they may look like in full control of their lives, with freedom from fear. In truth, though, fear attacks everyone, even the most confident, successful person. There is no absolute freedom from fear, but there is freedom from paralyzing fear. This ...
Views: 6684 - Meditation As A Tool Overcome Auto-Immune Disease - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Laurie ErdmanWhen it comes to thriving with a chronic illness such as an auto-immune disease and overcoming fatigue, I find most people want a silver bullet. People want just one thing they can do to feel better. In many respects, diet seems to be the easiest, or at least the first one people reach for. I ...
Views: 6461 - ***Being Happy Is A Decision: 11 Ways to Change Your Life NOW! - by Almost everyone has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of people focus on happiness by simply telling them not to worry or fear, and ...
Views: 6432(4 votes) - ***Fear And Indecision: The Joy Killers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneLife is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads would come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that ...
Views: 6420(2 votes) - 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi Everyone!! Fear Factors: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! 1. Feel It. This can be the most difficult step. It's natural to want to get past our fear and not feel any anxiety. In our attempts to "overcome" fear, we tend to sometimes ignore it or suppress it... That ...
Views: 6400(3 votes) - This is Your Brain on Fear - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Kathy WilsonThis article is excerpted from the brand new online workshop for my book, An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose. Enjoy! This Is Your Brain on Fear There is a part of your brain that exists solely for your physical survival. It's called the "reptilian" brain because it's been with us for ...
Views: 6391(2 votes) - How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Suzanne HosangWe live in a fear-based reality. A reality that says rocks are hard and water is wet, and that’s just the way the world is. In a reality that says take before you are taken, that you must fight for what you want because the world is harsh and cruel and there is not enough for everyone. In a ...
Views: 6370 - Getting Unstuck and out of Denial - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Chrissyann SmithAre you stuck in your life? Not moving forward? Perhaps it's time to take an honest look at what you have been doing to move forward in your life. I constantly have people come to people who desperately want to achieve success yet they anxiously wait by the sidelines waiting to see what will ...
Views: 6346 - What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciBack when I was a cog in the corporate machine I was evaluated by my supervisor yearly. I was asked to provide a list of goals that I wished to attain for the following year. These were quite different than my life goals (most of which, at that time, revolved around dark chocolate and getting ...
Views: 6194(8 votes) - Driving Fear Program Review – Shut Down Your Anxiety in Seconds. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Dave TreadstoneIs Rich Presta's Driving Fear Program for real? Or is it a hoax? I've decided to carry the Driving Fear Program review in order to answer that very question. People ask, because there is speculation that it is only about the focus of positive thinking from forums and a variety of views and ...
Views: 6137(4 votes) - ***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Peggy SealfonFears well up from many different causes. You may worry about losing your job or feel terror about delivering a presentation in front of an audience. Or you could be panicking about how you’re going to pay your bills or about challenges in your relationship or your health. Or maybe you’re in a ...
Views: 6102(1 vote) - Mixed Messages... - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Denise PendletonCommunication ~ it's such an important aspect of life and yet so few people really know how to communicate well. So many of us don't even realize we are poor communicators. Mixed messages are just one of many ways that people communicate poorly. Mixed messages occur when spoken words don't ...
Views: 5903(1 vote) - 2 Powerful Techniques to Kick Stress to the Curb - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Peggy Sealfon2 simple techniques you can do anywhere to release stress and fears fast. When your world crashes in and you can't manage the irritations, arguments and aggravations another minute, take a break. Withdrawing from everyday annoyances for just a few minutes can dramatically reduce the feeling ...
Views: 5848 - Imagine a Better Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoWhen you were a child, did you ever imagine yourself to be something else….like a princess, a cowboy, an astronaut, a doctor, or some other character. I did. I would transform myself into a particular character for a period of time and have a wonderful adventure. My favorite was to ...
Views: 5720(3 votes) - Be not afraid of going slowly be afraid of standing still - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraSometimes we get frustrated because things do not move fast enough or we are too close to the situation that we cannot see any progress, even if we know that things do not just happen overnight. We have to concentrate on building a good solid and strong foundation and learn as you go. Life ...
Views: 5713(1 vote) - FEAR: A Self-imposed Prison and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachAn article by: Jay Tow, M.S. During the many years I have worked as a counselor and coach, I have found that one thing holds people back from living the lives they want more than anything else. Fear is the one common emotion that inhibits us from making the changes that would improve our ...
Views: 5633(1 vote) - Overcoming Anxiety As a Generalized Anxiety Disorder Sufferer - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David McDonoughOvercoming anxiety as a generalized anxiety disorder sufferer may prove to be a challenging task. While it is considered to be normal for individuals to experience some degree of anxiety at one point or another, the individual that suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder experiences little to ...
Views: 5431(1 vote) - Being Fearless in the Face of Adversity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIn my last newsletter, “Five Must-Do Practices in Tough Times” I mentioned the importance of a good attitude, protecting business relationships, getting more creative, focusing on results and the importance of effective communication. I would like to continue discussion about leading in tough ...
Views: 5265(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear: Six Steps To Fearless Living - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersThe American Heritage dictionary defines fear as a "feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger." Fear puts the body in "fight or flight" state, ready to respond to a physical threat to our survival. Most of our fears, however, are not based on ...
Views: 5140 - Why Are We Afraid Of Making Mistakes? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrej SosicIt's not uncommon to be afraid of making mistakes. We all make mistakes and sometimes the consequences are very unpleasant. That's why we tend to avoid doing things that can make us fail. Unfortunately this leads to avoidant behavior. Slowly we begin to avoid all the events that can ...
Views: 5090(3 votes) - Causes of Fear: Perfectionism - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marvin BroughtonPerfectionism, in psychology, is a belief that perfection can and should be attained. In its pathological form, perfectionism is a belief that work or output that is anything less than perfect is unacceptable. Hamachek (cited by Parker & Adkins 1994) describes two types of perfectionism. ...
Views: 4994 - Align With Your Truth - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Chandra LynnI recently created a meme saying, “Allow People to Align With Your Truth,” and thought I’d explain what I mean by this. It all starts with aligning to yourself first, meaning acknowledging what you want and need to be happy and fulfilled. Knowing your truth will help you communicate it to those ...
Views: 4962(2 votes) - Help for Shy Women - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Gus KemperThis article describes a remarkable treatment where a man - who is afraid of women - solves his anxiety (shyness) by occupying himself in curing the shyness of a woman. After that the man has cured the shyness of a woman (that is, the woman is able to be vulnerable to others), he will receive ...
Views: 4920(2 votes) - Constant Butterflies in Stomach for No Reason: Constant Nervous Feeling in Stomach - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniConstant Butterflies in Stomach for No Reason: Constant Nervous Feeling in Stomach Controlling a panic attack is not something that is easy to do. In fact, this is something that a lot of people seem to struggle with long before they even know that they have panic attacks. The good news is ...
Views: 4806 - Don't let your future be dictated by your past... - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Sue TrotterPast experiences do shape our world view. Things we learn, often as children, keep us safe and teach us how to get along in the world. They also help us to form our view of the world and our beliefs about ourselves, other people and the world in general - we call these core beliefs. These ...
Views: 4789 - A Member of The Universe (Do You Belong?) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Brenda ShoshannaWho are we? Where do we belong? When we step into Zen meditation and practice, a brand new answer appears. Here is an excerpt from Just Grab The Dust Rag, (Confession of A Deluded Zen Student Who Never Learned A Thing). Before long I’d become a regular in the early morning sittings at the ...
Views: 4749 - The 3 Ways Fears and Phobias Can Start - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Leslie MeehanMost fears or phobias can be traced back to a root cause. These root causes generally fall into three main categories based on what created the original fear. In this article you will learn the three ways in which a fear or phobia can start which should help you to understand more about how your ...
Views: 4730(1 vote) - Calculated Risks: The Power To Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dave SeymourLet’s face it – life is risky. Every action holds the potential for success or failure. While many people are scared of taking any kind of risk that moves them out of their comfort zone, the truth is that doing nothing, and settling for less than you deserve, is the riskiest choice of all. By ...
Views: 4690(6 votes) - Common Uses of Childhood Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comExcerpted from Soul Talk: Rescripting Karmic Contracts, 2008, Adele Tartaglia In this article I shall describe new processing techniques to handle regression memories that trigger past life traumas in reference to child therapy. Using these processes Increases the rate of Spontaneous Healing ...
Views: 4682 - “I’d Rather Be Right Than Happy” Identity – A New Solution - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comExcerpted from Transform Your Life Instantly: Mental Erasers Make Your Mind Work for You Instead of Against You, 2005, Adele Tartaglia Science has told us that expectations based on memories are strong contributing elements in creating the future events of our lives. If we choose to be ...
Views: 4632(3 votes) - The Key To Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Nickolove LovemoreAt a time when many people are focusing on love I've decided to write about its opposite. No, not hate but fear for when we are out of love we live in fear and as George Addair said, "Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." This means that in order to achieve what you ...
Views: 4571 - How To Conquer Feeling Criticized - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from David SamuelThe way to conquer negative feelings associated with being criticized is based on your interpretation of events. You take things that someone says about you negatively as if you are being criticized, then get depressed, angry or in a bad mood. This is very self centered, all geared towards you ...
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