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- ADHD Procrastination a time killer - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2004 from Patrick HurleyADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – Procrastination, the time killer April 2004 Volume I Issue IV Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no ...
Views: 2820(1 vote) - Is Your Car The Only Place WhereYou Feel Like You're in Control? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2004 from Sopan Greenehttp://www.InspiredEnoughToChange.com I've got a theory that most beings feel out of control in most areas of their lives. We also feel out of control in most of our daily circumstances. Do you feel like you must react to what your boss tells you, how much money you have at this moment, how ...
Views: 904(2 votes) - Forgiveness is the Ultimate Weight Loss - by While some people share their favorite sayings with car bumper stickers there is a horse farmer in North East Florida who shares his own profound quotes by posting signs for thousands of drivers to see on the way to and from work. This past week he posted a sign that said, "Forgiveness is the ...
Views: 3673(1 vote) - ADHD & Gambling "What are the odds?" - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2004 from Patrick HurleyADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD & Gambling Addiction- What are the odds? March 2004 Volume I Issue III Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no ...
Views: 6125(1 vote) - Subliminal Tapes and the Placebo Effect - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Edward J. DavisI am living, breathing proof that subliminal tapes work and work well. My law school performance, memory, productivity, self confidence, diet and exercise - all these areas of my life have substantially and significantly improved as a result of my use of subliminal tapes. Like most people, I ...
Views: 4942(1 vote) - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental and emotional condition that has its origins in a physical and/or mentally traumatic event that occurred anywhere from a few days to several years in the past. PTSD can develop by one overwhelming trauma as in 9/11 or by a series of smaller traumas or ...
Views: 1014(2 votes) - Attention Deficit Disorder - by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) occur as a result of neurological dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This is the newest part of our tri-brain system in evolutionary terms. It is the part of our brain that performs ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Pauline WallinMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER Although anger is one of the most common emotions that people have, it is the least understood. These phrases are probably familiar to you: “If someone hits you, hit ‘em back.” “Turn the other cheek.” “Don’t get angry; get even.” Have you noticed how they ...
Views: 14685(1 vote) - Do you Shout at YOUR children? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James Middleton(c) Copyright 2004 by James Middleton I bet you can't tell me... that you have never shouted at your kids in frustration. If this is you, then you need to learn to relax. My friend’s wife is a classic example of this problem. She tries to cook the dinner, do the washing, and empty out ...
Views: 2488 - The Uses of Smoking: A Body-Psyche Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanHow come nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch and gum) only has a 7% success rate for quitting smoking? Why do people on nicotine replacement therapy still crave cigarettes? Clearly, there are reasons for smoking that go far beyond simple chemical addiction. This article, based on The ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Solutions for Busy People - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaThere’s no rule that says you have to be a superhero. So much has been written about amazing individuals that achieve the impossible – they juggle full-time jobs, study, run a business, raise children, run a household, coach the national cricket team and write a novel in their spare time. Anyone ...
Views: 19062(7 votes) - How Stress Symptoms Affect Brain Function - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2004 from Carolyn GrossChaos and fear are closely linked. When we shift into a panic state, we fuel the flames of chaos. I love the analogy of "fear storms," because that is what they are, and eventually they blow over just like a storm, if we don't encourage them to stay. When our abstract, ...
Views: 6465(2 votes) - Major Depression and Manic-Depression — Any difference? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Michael RayelCountless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manic–depression and major depression. “Is there any difference?” “Are they one and the same?” “Is the treatment the same?” And so on. Each time I encounter a chorus of questions like these, I am enthused to provide ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - The Importance of Sleep in Preventing Burnout - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaBurnout, chronic fatigue and other stress-related illnesses are increasingly common. It is estimated that one in five people will experience depression during their lifetime, with women approximately twice as likely to experience depression as men. This article, based on my own experience of ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Essential Skills for Managing ADD – Part 1: Practicing Excellent Self-Care - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyAs an adult with ADD and an ADD Coach, I have observed some skills that I believe are essential for successful ADD management. The first of these skills is: Practice Excellent Self-Care. There are many components of self-care that one must pay attention to. Sleep, nutrition, and exercise are ...
Views: 1102 - How to Remember and Interpret Your Dreams to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Debbie MandelWe all dream about daily concerns, fears, desires and occurrences in the form of a jigsaw puzzle, or a surrealistic movie. Sometimes we recall our dreams vividly and in great detail and other times, they drift away from memory like ephemeral clouds. There are many dream encyclopedias listing ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - The Opportunity in Adversity - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Mike PniewskiMany of us recently saw when Brett Favre, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, played one of the greatest games of his career the Monday night after his father passed away. On the heels of one of the greatest tragedies anyone could face, he responded by playing an incredible game and leading ...
Views: 2705(1 vote) - Simple Indulgences for March - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere is a series of simple, quick, and affordable indulgences to help you slow down and enjoy this season of beauty and transition. * Welcome spring. Whether or not the temperatures are beginning to warm in your part of the world, take a walk, paying particular attention to the little signs ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - Using Your Intuition For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2004 from Susan StewartStress (short for dis-stress) arises when we can’t eliminate the negative emotions, feelings and thoughts that build up inside of us as a result of our reactions to daily events and relationships with others. Learning to listen to and trust your intuition can help relieve the stress in your ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - ADHD &Self Esteem. Where did mine go ? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2004 from Patrick HurleyIf you wish to read last months newsletter it is on my website http://www.addcorridorcoaching.com/jan04.asp ADHD & Self Esteem-Where did mine go? www.addcorridorcoaching.com Patrick J. Hurley February 2004 Volume I Issue II Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - To the Persistent Goes the Prize - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Guy FinleyKey Lesson: Part I: It seldom occurs to us that whatever we persist with in our lives works to perfect the same, so that by allowing persistent negative thoughts and feelings to have their way with us, we unknowingly perfect self-punishment! Part II: As surely as raindrops have the power to ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Using Your Senses for Fast Learning - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2004 from Chance MassaroThe learning experts call them modalities. You probably call them senses. They are the five common senses with which we experience our world. The ways in which the senses are related to our short and long term memories constitute our natural learning modalities. This article will clarify how ...
Views: 12573(2 votes) - Santa Claus made me smoke - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Ian ClarkWHY SANTA The reference to Santa Claus may seem bizarre. I was trying to think of another marketing campaign as successful as the Tobacco companies. By successful I mean being able to get into the very fabric of society in a way that seems normal and matter of fact. There were two that sprung ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - The Instinct to Heal: Curing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Without Drugs and Without Talk Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Yolanda CardenCopyright © 2004 David Servan-Schreiber Animals Can Heal Us, Too At the hospital where I practiced in Pittsburgh, other physicians often asked my advice before discharging a depressed elderly patient after bypass surgery or hospitalization for a fractured hip. Usually, I was the last person ...
Views: 3042(1 vote) - Freedom From Self-Defeating Behavior (an excerpt from "Beyond Dependency" an e-book - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2004 from Guy FinleyAn angel has two wings. On each of these wings is written one of these two words: YES and NO. As we are about to learn, these two simple words represent special principles that are the wings of spiritual freedom. For instance, we must learn to say YES to self-study, prayer, meditation and ...
Views: 2025(1 vote) - Asclepius and dream Healing - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2004 from kerry kousiounisThe Greeks had a wonderful marriage of the scientific and their belief in the supernatural (or that which is beyond the rational). When somebody could not be cured by the modern medicine, the physician would acknowledge this and would then look towards Asclepius or the gods. Asclepius was the ...
Views: 4932(3 votes) - The Day I Died - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2004 from Avalon De WittThe happiest day of my life was the day I died. I was three years old and living in Richmond, Indiana. It was a sunny day and my dad decided to take me fishing. We went to a nearby river and my dad chose a spot next to a small bridge where he cast his line and relaxed into a folding lawn chair ...
Views: 1065 - Help for Chronic Worriers - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe first prescription from my daughter’s pediatrician was for a gin and tonic. Not for my child. Not for me. For my mother. When my mom arrived to visit her brand new granddaughter, I bragged about my daughter’s rosy glow. To my horror, my mother said she didn’t look pink at all. She looked ...
Views: 1634 - Do You Know What Day January 17th Is? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyDo you know what day January 17th is? Here's a hint: it has to do with New Year's Resolutions. If you’re like most Americans, January brings a renewed sense of energy and motivation that usually results in a “New Year’s Resolution.” But if you have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ...
Views: 1049 - FEAR FACTORS: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2004 from Danish AhmedFear 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 doesn't always ...
Views: 3057(3 votes) - Does Social Anxiety Hold You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2004 from Dave ShieldsIn the "Anxiety Disorders" section of the manual entitled "Diagnostic Criteria from DSM IV," which is used for the diagnosis of mental health conditions, there are 12 anxiety diagnoses covered. The fifth, and what may appear to be a soft diagnosis, is Social Phobia (Social Anxiety ...
Views: 2808(1 vote) - The Gift in a Smile - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Maria DohertyMy friend was late again. Mentally I shifted from irritation to acceptance as I ordered a second pot of tea to break up the time of waiting in the Sports Club lounge. People were starting to come in - some waiting to begin their activities, some sweatily glowing from their exertions. A ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - Abuse Me, Lose Me - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2004 from richard jonesIt's usually much easier to get into an abusive relationship than to get out of it. Everything from fear of retaliation to feeling helpless can make it difficult for a victim of abuse to sever ties with the abuser. Things like unemployment, underemployment, codependency, and not wanting the ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2004 from Rita LouiseDepression or “depressive reactions” is a mood response that is often brought on by the stresses and strains in our lives. For some, it can be triggered by a serious loss, a difficult relationship, financial problems or any overwhelmingly stressful situation. For others it may be set off by ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - January Soul Snacks - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2004 from Susie CortrightSoul Snacks are spontaneous time-outs: creative ways you can nurture your spirit in 15 minutes or less. Here's a week's worth, specially designed to help you infuse this cold season with joy and warmth. Day One Regardless of how you're doing with your New Year's Resolutions, let us take this ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - How to Brighten the Winter Blahs - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2004 from Debbie MandelIn the Northeast we have had some significant snow storms in early December forcing us to shovel and stay home. Our initial reaction was, “How beautiful and pure.” Then the next day when driving and walking became difficult, we began complaining, “Who needs snow!” By ...
Views: 3133(2 votes) - After Christmas Letdown? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2004 from Susan Dunn“You gotta pay the price,” one of my clients is always telling me. She’s referring to what is a law of physics, and also the way things work – what goes up must come down. The higher your Christmas, the more exciting, chaotic and tumultuous, the more likely you’ll be tumbling down just as far. ...
Views: 4211(1 vote) - Grief And The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2003 from Dave ShieldsThe holidays bring grief to an all new height for those who are suffering from losses or struggle with depression, anxiety, chronic illness or other such disorders. This newsletter is for those who suffer and for those who love them. If it's a merry Christmas for you, please take a moment ...
Views: 2880(1 vote) - Buy Tax Free Cigarettes at onlinesmoker.com or Call 800-599-9405 to place your order. - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2003 from John SmithOnlineSmoker.com A pioneer in online cigarette Shopping OnlineSmoker.com is one of the top five cigarette marketing websites in the United States. It offers premium cigarettes brands at affordable prices that are authentic and cheap. OnlineSmoker.com offers the widest range of branded ...
Views: 1943(2 votes) - Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn’t Work. What Can My Psychiatrist Do? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2003 from Michael RayelMaria has been increasingly depressed for the past few years. She has tried at least four newer antidepressants but so far, she doesn’t seem to respond. Unable to work, she’s now feeling helpless and hopeless. Likewise, her family is discouraged. Frustrated and baffled by Maria’s lack of ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Birthparent Loss and Grief - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2003 from Patricia RolesIn the last decade, there has been a growing acceptance that a loss occurs for birth parents when adoption takes place. In the past, the emphasis in the adoption process has largely been on the reception of the child into the adoptive family rather than the reciprocal loss of the baby for the ...
Views: 2796(1 vote) - That Christmas Letter - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2003 from Michael RawlsThis is the time of year that we may get That Christmas Letter from someone who is so successful or seemingly perfect that you think they must have reached celebrity status by now. Do they ever tire of telling you how perfect their life is, how their absolutely perfect children are excelling in ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - Magic Potions We All Need This Time of Year - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinAs winter descends we begin to feel the chill of shorter days and less sunlight. For many of us, less hours of light combined with colder temperatures results in us feel less light emotionally. For some of us, who actually have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) gloom really sets in. This gloom ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - 11 Easy Ways to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Advice Sister AlisonOne of the most singificant problems human beings face as a general population is how to handle stress. As a life & career expert, and an acclaimed advice columnist, I have compiled eleven of the most significant ways that you can reduce stress in your life. You may not always be able to ...
Views: 55755(28 votes) - Reflections on the Season: Good Will to Men,” - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from anne dibalaSuch are the words that are sung, read, printed repeatedly throughout this holiday season. So what do we mean by this expression? “Good” means that which is positive, wholesome, health-inducing, salubrious. “Will” means something desired . “Good will” is considered to mean good wishes or ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - Got the HOLIDAY BLUES? -- Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedDon't Get the Holiday Blues ~ Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups It's that time of year where people are more cheerful, helpful, and caring. What a magical experience when so many of us radiate warmth and harmony . . . But amongst the celebrations, there are invariably some individuals ...
Views: 1540(3 votes) - Practical Ways to Keep Your ADD Under Control During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Jennifer KoretskyDo last month’s Thanksgiving experiences have you dreading the December holidays? The idea of gifts, family, and days off sounds great…but we all know that holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. When an ADDer starts to become immersed in the shopping, cooking, traveling, ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Peace Of Mind At The Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2003 from Remez SassonWork brings together people of different characters and behavior, and this often causes friction, resentment and stress. Sometimes the boss is too demanding, colleagues may be unpleasant, there might be too much work or the working conditions may not be comfortable. The job may be boring, there ...
Views: 1296(2 votes) - Breaking the Worry Cycle - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2003 from Steve JonesSuppose someone invited you to spend time today clasping the positive and negative terminals of your car battery – just for the pain of it. Just so you can feel the jolt and watch the shower of sparks. I doubt there would be many takers. The shock would ruin your day, and possibly your battery. ...
Views: 4915(2 votes) - Energetic Solutions To Conflict, Aggression, and Violence In the Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2003 from Robert EvansEnergetic Solutions To Conflict, Aggression, and Violence In the Workplace It’s been almost seven years since that fateful, stormy, dismal, day when Mary Richmond, an HR specialist for United Applications in Atlanta, Georgia, had lunch with Bill Cole, an account manager. They had just rushed in ...
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