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- How to Dream Up a Solution - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Leah BolenThings Could Be Looking Up With The Help of a Dream. Handing a problem over to your dreams is referred to as 'dream incubation,' and it's one of the oldest and easiest ways to put your dreams to work in your life. It's incredible how many ideas and breakthroughs have been inspired by ...
Views: 22 - The Nature Of Conflict - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelThe nature of every relationship is to present us with challenges important for our spiritual growth. Learning to be in right relationship is the primary reason that we as human beings exist. Sharing our lives with others is a lifelong journey that requires skill. Each human being has ...
Views: 26 - Animal Teachings - Your Unconscious Trash Habits Need To Change - Raccoon Jughead's Message To Humans - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelOne hot summer day I saw a very strange creature roaming around on the property. It looked somewhat like an anteater from a distance, but they don't live in this part of the world. I grabbed my binoculars to get a better look. It was a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head. I initially laughed ...
Views: 28 - Does Energy Healing Help with psychological health? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Lana ThomasLana J Thomas, Health Psychologist Does energy healing help with psychological health? Oh my, yes! If the person is indeed energy in a form that is undeniably and scientifically measurable, then energy healing as a modality is a powerful healing tool. Furthermore, it makes sense that ...
Views: 22 - What is Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and How are they Used? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Lana ThomasHealth Psychology is a somewhat isolated branch of the field of psychology. It is the study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare. Health Psychologists strive to understand how psychological and even cultural factors contribute to physical health and ...
Views: 20 - One in four cases of bullying occurs through the Internet - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Eddie ColinThe 25% of cases of bullying has Internet as the main platform. It is one of the conclusions of the III Study on bullying and cyberbullying carried out by the Mutua Madrileña Foundation and the ANAR Foundation. According to this document, 146 cases (of the 590 attended in 2017 by the ANAR ...
Views: 18 - 6 tips to combat fear of bullying - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Eddie ColinWhat is bullying or bullying? Educational system and qualifications Primary education Being parents September 2, 2015 Raul Fernández The bullying , also known worldwide as bullying is a form of psychological abuse and / or physical suffering children mainly within the education sector ...
Views: 19 - “Give me a hug – I need some Strokes!” - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Infinum Growth InsightsSatish is a 30 year old software professional, working for a MNC. He moved to Bangalore from a small town in Bihar. His initial feeling was one of excitement and joy. However six months later, Satish realised things were not the same for him. He would often feel low in energy and also ...
Views: 46 - Child Abuse: Is It A Surprise That Some Parents Deny They Were Abusive? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone comes to see that their early years were a time when they were not treated very well, there are a number of things that can take place. Firstly, they can start to think about what they can do to heal the damage that was caused, and, secondly, they can have the need to talk about what ...
Views: 33 - Change The Channel - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Rick HansonIn response to a previous JOT – Find Stillness – a wise therapist, Betsy Sansby, reminded me that sometimes a person just can’t find any stillness anywhere. Maybe you have epilepsy or chronic pain, or are wildly worried about a child or other loved one, or have been rejected in love or had the ...
Views: 17 - The Info Intentionally Held Secret by Psychology Departments and Self-Help Industry Experts - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Andriana ElohaThis article will present and focus on the relevant facts that should invite the reader to walk outside the popular and hugely promoted mental box containing all sorts of misconceptions and purposely engineered myths about psychology, psychologists, and self-help industry current activities ...
Views: 69 - Trauma: Is It Important For Someone To Spend Time In Nature If They Have Experienced Trauma? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a rupture can severely weaken a tyre, trauma can also severely weaken a human being. But even though a broken type can be replaced by a brand new one, a human being won’t be able to find a another suit to replace the one that is not in a good way. As a result of this, ...
Views: 44 - 9 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2019 from Jaclyn TengIf worrying is your second job, then the unfortunate part is that this all-consuming your energy doesn’t pay you anything rather it pays stress, sadness, depression and inner chaos. Instead of replaying the same old worries day after day, why don’t we look at how to stop worrying and start ...
Views: 58(1 vote) - 14 Reasons- Why Health and Safety is Important? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from hanish kumar1. When one gets sick, it is not only a health problem but also a problem for the most intimate dimension of domestic living: the family balance. For those in charge of a family unit, the responsibility to protect the health of their loved ones is always in the first place. Yet very important ...
Views: 45 - Overcoming the fear of death - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that death is inevitable; whether we like it or not, we all have to die one day. Yet many people in this world have fear of death, for death is a mystery, a mystery of ‘What happens to me next?’... When one learns about the facts related to death, his fears get eased. The ...
Views: 42 - Your child hates Chemistry? Here are the reasons! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from kathy mitchellChemistry is a subject that is built on basics. If your child has not understood the foundation of subject, building on the concept is most likely to get very difficult. As a parent, it is important that you talk to him/her and get them to set some time aside every day for this subject. Here are ...
Views: 40 - MENTAL VIGILANCE AND MINDFULNESS - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from GLENDA GARCIAWe should always be a little wary of our minds, especially of our default, automatic feelings, thoughts and responses. Left to their own devices, our minds can be great troublemakers. The ego is concerned for self only. It does not live for others. It lives for safety and gratification, not ...
Views: 35 - The Compromise Imperative - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from William CottringerThe Compromise Imperative By Bill Cottringer “I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle. ~Andrew Carnegie. Our main thinking paradigm today is still stuck somewhere between a ...
Views: 68 - Is technology addicting? NEW research will help us find out - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Kelly CappelloThe rapid increase of smartphone usage and screen time and concern with technology addiction has led to a new field of research and an ongoing debate about parental control and screen time limits. Plenty of research suggests that technology is addicting and that parents should limit screen ...
Views: 28 - Is technology addicting? NEW research will help us find out - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Kelly CappelloThe rapid increase of smartphone usage and screen time and concern with technology addiction has led to a new field of research and an ongoing debate about parental control and screen time limits. Plenty of research suggests that technology is addicting and that parents should limit screen ...
Views: 46 - The Intersection of Sex and Relationship Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Sheryl PaulIf you’re familiar with relationship anxiety, you know that it doesn’t take much for a flyaway thought to send you into a tailspin of anxiety that then leads you to question if you’re with the right person. This thought could be, “I’m not feeling in love” or “My partner always irritates me” or ...
Views: 97 - 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: 43 - Love Someone - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Rick HansonSometimes something happens. Perhaps your sweet old cat takes a turn for the worse, or there’s a money problem, or your son waves goodbye as he gets on a plane to start college on the other side of the country. Sometimes it’s on a larger scale: maybe there’s been an election and you’re grappling ...
Views: 33 - What Should Be the Limits of Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFrom the moment we wake up in the morning, numerous thoughts begin to race in our mind. We cannot prevent any thought, even if we may wish to. It is fine when thoughts are normal like ‘Let me clean my room’ or ‘I will do this today and that tomorrow’. These type of thoughts do not affect us ...
Views: 38 - 9 Resolutions to Become the Best You in 2019 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from Carmen HarraA funny thing happens right around this time of the year: we suddenly realize that we want to change. We want to lose weight or eat healthier, save money or give up old habits. So we set January first as the official date of change and start to seek improvement, sometimes desperately, and ...
Views: 67 - The Benefits of Playing Online Games - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from waqas ali aliAs of late, there has been a great deal of publicity about how terrible it is for children to be continually playing online games. It has been said that kids today who play online games are pulling back from social contact with whatever remains of their companions. It has likewise been said that ...
Views: 32 - How can we unveil the powers of our subconscious mind - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanUnveil the powers of subconscious mind by knowing the Soul... Lord Mahavir has said, ‘He who has conquered his mind, has conquered the world and if the mind has not come under control; then one has come under the control of the mind.’ In order to unveil the powers of our subconscious mind ...
Views: 50 - Dear Dr. Romance: My son is having a substance abuse problem - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My son is having a substance abuse problem. It surfaced a few months ago, he promised to stop, and I just caught him using it again. He just turned 18. What can I do to help him? Dear Reader: I'm so sorry you're going through this with your son. ...
Views: 126(1 vote) - Simple Wellness Techniques That Really Work - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2019 from Emma MarieIf you’re new to the world of getting healthy, the enterprise might seem intimidating or overwhelming. But don’t worry. There is a wide range of relatively simple tips you can use to make wellness an integral element of your lifestyle. Below you’ll find a few simple wellness techniques that can ...
Views: 78 - 5 Ways Music Can Help Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2019 from Ronald R HandMore of us suffer from mental health issues than you can imagine, and so whether it is you or someone you know, you truly aren’t alone. One thing that many have found solace in, aside from their beloved pets, is music. It has a way of speaking to us, of helping us to live through even the ...
Views: 71 - Are Probiotics the Solution to Anxiety and Depression? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2019 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=are-probiotics-the-solution-to-anxiety-and-depression Depression and anxiety disorders are on the rise. These emotional problems peak between the ages of 30 and 44, and almost 20% of ...
Views: 75 - The Practice of Joy - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2019 from GLENDA GARCIAJoy is our true nature. We need only watch children playing in the park to see our joyful essence expressed. We all have the capacity to experience peace and joy. But joy is not something to be pursued, for if we attempt to pursue joy, it will evade us. Like happiness, joy is something to be ...
Views: 52 - Teka-teki yang rumit boleh menjadi letupan yang cuba menjawab - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2019 from waqas ali aliAdakah anda salah seorang dari mereka yang suka bekerja pada teka-teki silang kata? Jika ya, lebih banyak kemungkinan anda akan mendapat kepuasan daripada mencuba untuk mencari jawapan kepada teka-teki rumit. Sebelum anda berhenti dan mula mengikat, saya beri amaran kepada anda bahawa mereka ...
Views: 31 - How to Stop Worrying - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWorries, worries, worries! The day starts with worries and ends with worries. We all desire to live a peaceful life, free from all worries. Yet we worry. Why? Param Pujya Dadashri beautifully explains to us ‘What is called worry?’, ‘When and why do we worry?’, ‘What are the dire consequences ...
Views: 54 - See What's Likable - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2018 from Rick HansonLiking feels good, plus it encourages us to approach and engage the world rather than withdraw from it. Your brain continually tracks whether something is pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. In essence, is it a carrot, a stick, or safely ignored? Naturally, we like - we enjoy - what's pleasant, ...
Views: 33 - How would you change the world - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanBefore we discuss ‘How would we change the world?’ let’s dwell on the objective behind changing the world. Why would one want to change the world? •To make it a better place to live in, •To live a happy and peaceful life, •To have strong and healthy relationships, •To get things flow in ...
Views: 48 - Feeling Isolated in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineIsolation, Loneliness, and Disconnection in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine, Author of Close Encounters of the Worst Kind Every survivor of narcissistic abuse experiences feelings of isolation, loneliness, and disconnection in the beginning stages of the ...
Views: 172 - Through a Simple Twist of Faith, Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineThrough a Simple Twist of Faith Part two of a three-part article written by Randi G. Fine Some who suffer adversity have had their lives negatively altered by an identifiable, pivotal event. Others gradually lose their foothold over a period of years. Though unaware that it was happening ...
Views: 107 - Equine assisted therapy programs - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Riya VEquine assisted therapy utilizes the strong relationship between horses and humans for teaching life skills. This therapy is about learning to care for another living being. It also helps to care about yourself and communicate with people effectively. If a patient with depression and anxiety ...
Views: 44 - Mobile Usage Safety for Your Children - A Parent Guide - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2018 from Abhinav BhutadaAs children are engaging in mobile activities at a faster pace, it is crucial to guide them for its safe usage for Internet exploration. Let us have a look at the mobile usage safety for your children. A parent guide has been presented here. We teach our children how to behave ...
Views: 63 - The Next Right Thing - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2019 from GLENDA GARCIARealizing joy in our lives is dependent on our devotion to some purpose beyond our own needs and desires. A strong sense of that purpose helps us do the next right thing; to do what brings joy both to others and to ourselves. Mahatma Gandhi explained that “happiness is when what you think, ...
Views: 78 - Critical Thinking: Why Are There So Many Mental Disorders? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen there is a problem, the first thing that will need to take place will be to find out exactly what is going on. Once this has happened, there is the chance that something will be able to be done about it. If the problem is not identified, it is not going to be possible for anything to ...
Views: 146 - 4 Substances That Produce False Positives for Weed Drug Tests - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from kathy mitchellMarijuana has seen increasing popularity in recent years. In the US alone, 6 out of 10 Americans are reportedly in favor of legalization, according to a Pew Research survey. As of November 2018, 33 American states allow the use of medical marijuana while 9 legalize recreational use. Despite ...
Views: 1030 - What are the Different Kinds of Designer Candles Available? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2018 from Natural Therapy IndiaCandles signify unity, growth, and peace. It is a universal signifier of coming together of people for a common cause. We use candles in the home for aromatherapy, to use with evening prayers, and for lighting up dark corners of the house. Here we see the different types of candles and their ...
Views: 121 - Find Stillness. - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Rick HansonThings keep changing. The clock ticks, the day unfolds, trees grow, leaves turn brown, hair turns gray, children grow up and leave home, attention skitters from this to that, the cookie is delicious but then it’s all gone, you’re mad about something for awhile and then get over it, consciousness ...
Views: 53 - Vital Things You Need To Know About Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Riya VAlmost everyone has felt anxious sooner or later in their lives. Indeed, even seasoned vocalists and entertainers confess to getting butterflies prior to stepping onto the stage? However, have you at any point of time had overpowering, fleeting thoughts that linger for days before a major event? ...
Views: 120 - Recovering From Relationship Codependency - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineRecovering From Relationship Codependency (Codependency Part Two) written by Randi G. Fine Originally published on Life As A Human Codependency is an emotional disorder that begins forming in childhood, but it does not reveal itself until a person starts having adult ...
Views: 146 - Confusion and Disappointment of Love Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineConfusion and Disappointment of Love Addiction (Codependency Part One) written by Randi G Fine, originally published on Life As A Human Have you ever believed that you could love someone enough to fix whatever is wrong in their life? Do you have the ability or tendency to deny and ...
Views: 320 - The Addictive Personality Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Conclusion of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Deep down inside people with addictions know that what they are doing is wrong. They know that their behaviors, choices, and actions are hurting them and their loved ones. But the need to feed their addiction ...
Views: 65 - The Addictive Personality Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part Two of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Much has been written about genetic predisposition and its relationship to addictive personalities. Having an addict in the family does not guarantee that everyone in the family will become addicts. But many ...
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