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- Four Fabulous Energy Management Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2007 from Michaela ScherrFour fabulous energy management secrets which contribute to spiritual warming are really no secret at all Some people practise their golf swing, lines for a play, recitals, and many other things. There are many things I too practise but one thing I practise even more consistently is energy ...
Views: 964 - Simple Strategies to Help Beat Burnout - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2007 from Larina KaseAre you wondering if you’re burned out or afraid you may be getting there? Here are some quick tips to see if you are burned out and what you can do about it. Are you experiencing two or more of the following? 1) Difficulty getting out of bed and getting to work in the ...
Views: 1319 - How to Manage Your Stress with EASE - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2007 from Andrew McCombeStudies from the 1950s, 60s and 70s predicted that with advances in technology we would have a lot more leisure time by the year 2000. How wrong they were! Today we are expected to produce a lot more, of a higher quality, as fast as possible and all with less support than we had 30 years ago. In ...
Views: 1167 - ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2007 from Patrick HurleyDecember 2006 - Volume III - Issue XII ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ...
Views: 1780 - 3 Essential Ways to Let Go of Stress Forever - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2007 from Robin JonesBoy, that’s a hot topic, isn’t it. We’ve been hearing for the last couple of decades about the consequences of stress. I’m sure you feel them yourself. Ever wake up in the middle of the night with your mind on overdrive? Do you get to the end of the work day exhausted and tense, wondering ...
Views: 2068 - 4 Steps to Ending Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseOkay, I admit it. I’m an emotional eater. People are often surprised when they hear me say this because I’m so into the psychology of weight loss. But it really isn’t that big of a revelation. The truth is, we’re all emotional eaters. It’s human nature. I’m not going to try to make you never ...
Views: 2304 - How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Perfectionism at Work - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseA business executive named Bob had a hidden problem at work. He became nervous when he interacted with colleagues and performed various tasks. While he didn’t have an anxiety disorder, he frequently worried about his work performance. Because Bob was grateful for his position, he was afraid of ...
Views: 3367 - I'd Die for a Hot Fudge Sundae - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseI crave sugary foods when I am stressed. I like salty foods when I am tired or when I am bored. I eat comfort foods like pasta when I am down. Are you like me? Do you eat based on how you feel? Many people eat in response to particular emotions. It is human nature really. Think about it, this ...
Views: 1227 - Do You Love an Alcoholic? – Setting Boundaries For You (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from Angie LewisLoving an alcoholic is not about taking care of them, but about taking care of you. You have a responsibility to protect yourself from any of the alcoholic’s negative and destructive behavior. Setting boundaries for you is how to become healthy, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You may ...
Views: 8353 - Do You Love an Alcoholic? – Stop Rescuing and Enabling (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from Angie LewisDo you love an alcoholic? How can you live with an alcoholic and love them at the same time? Very carefully. It’s true, it is very difficult to live with an alcoholic, but people do it all the time. Alcohol controls the mind and spirit of a person, so in affect as long as the alcoholic is ...
Views: 16712(2 votes) - Essential Ingredients for a successful relationship - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanCriteria for evaluating one’s relationship with one’s partner Creating a healthy environment for a mutually satisfying relationship became the most hard and tedious task that a couple has to face in the complicated society in which we live. Nowadays, divorce is the norm and ...
Views: 7412 - Tips On Recognizing And Controlling Anxiety Attack - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Dean CaporellaDo you often have sensations of fear which seem to emanate from nowhere and you have no control over them? Chances are you are experiencing an anxiety attack and unless you understand the definition of one then there is little chance of you learning to control them. Many people will experience ...
Views: 1749 - Signs of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Arina NikitinaAnxiety is one of the most common mental health problem affecting millions of people every day. It is associated with the mind and body preparing for a possible danger or a threat. Anxiety can strike anyone at any age and any time. You can identify this disorder by certain psychological and ...
Views: 1968 - Herbs for Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Arina NikitinaNatural remedies such as herbs are becoming a very popular alternative to prescribed medications for treating anxiety and depression. The most commonly used anxiety medications are benzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax). While helping to cope with anxiety they carry a risk of serious side ...
Views: 3196 - 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: 17252(2 votes) - Top 12 Anxiety Depression Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Arina NikitinaEven though depression and anxiety are distinct disorders, in reality they are closely linked together. Research has shown that half of chronic anxiety sufferers also experience depression as a secondary condition and about 60-70% of people suffering from depression have symptoms of anxiety. A ...
Views: 4723 - Keeping Cool While Under Fire - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare Anderson"Keeping Cool While Under Fire" by Kare Anderson Imagine. The number one reason people get fired in the U.S. is anger, andthe number one problem people say they have at work is they do not feelheard and respected. How do we make people feel heard when they are difficult to be around -- and ...
Views: 2372 - The Personal Cost of Shyness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare AndersonHas someone nearby been sending you emails rather than calling or meeting you face-to-face? When you do get together, does she or he stand back, avoid holding eye contact, or speaking up? While there are many possible reasons for their behavior, that person may, in fact, be a victim of what ...
Views: 3813 - Anxiety Disorder - Is Society or Your Lifestyle Killing You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Abigail FranksGeneral anxiety disorder is a common form of anxiety. It's characterized by excessive or unrealistic worry or concern. This worry is normally associated with a persons life and life situation. There are many theories as to the cause of anxiety but no clear reason has emerged as the primary ...
Views: 2331 - Love Addiction, Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Margaret PaulIn my experience as a counselor for 40 years, I have found that love addiction and approval addiction are far more prevalent than any other substance or process addictions. We live in a love-addicted, approval-addicted society. What does it mean to be love/approval addicted? Below is a ...
Views: 4297(1 vote) - Do You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Larina KaseDo You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome? By Dr. Larina Kase Do you get the Sunday blues, thinking about the weekend being over? Do you get a pit in your stomach on Sundays and find yourself nervously anticipating the week ahead? Do you have sleep problems on Sunday nights, and dread that ...
Views: 10297 - 7 Quick Tips To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraAvoid being road-kill on this super charged super highway called life in the 21st century. There is an increase in the amount of information and activity that bombards us on a daily basis and there is no sign of a slow down. In fact, we can feel its exponential growth. It is time to take charge ...
Views: 2320 - 7 Different Stress Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Jeannie CrabtreeStress, burnout and physical exhaustion have become a way of life for many people. You need to feel that you can get a handle on what stresses you, and diffuse this stress in different ways so as to maintain both your physical and emotional health. The ways we and others cause stress can come ...
Views: 916 - 16 Year Old Letter - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Scott GrovesI still remember the day I received the letter in the mail that made me realise that this book just had to be written. I had been working hard on myself for many years, reading books, listening to tapes and going to seminars when I opened the letter that gave me the clarity I needed. The ...
Views: 1478 - 5 Steps To Get Rid Of Clutter And Enjoy An Enhanced Sense Of Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Patricia WagnerYou are probably aware that your surroundings can influence how you feel. For example, if everything around you is a chaotic mess, that will probably affect your emotions. For that reason, your home needs to be a peaceful retreat. However, if it's stuffed with odds and ends stored all over the ...
Views: 1161 - Do You Know What Day January 17th Is? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 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 ...
Views: 1146 - Don't Let Social Anxiety Disorders Ruin Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Abigail FranksSocial anxiety disorder is a disorder that is based on excessive self-consciousness. This can manifest itself in a feeling of fear or dread of public situations like a doing a business presentation are speaking up in a meeting. The symptoms of social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, are ...
Views: 1883 - The 3 Stumbling Blocks Of Memory Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Nishant KasibhatlaDo you have a good memory? Can you remember any information fast? Can you recall information whenever you want? If your answer for the above questions is "No" or "sometimes", then you need to know about the 3 stumbling blocks of memory improvement. Just the awareness of these blocks would also ...
Views: 1213 - Coping With Anxiety - 6 Proven Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Arina NikitinaAnxiety is a perfectly normal response to an every day stress. It is a sort of self-defense mechanism. If you feel anxious before speaking in front of a large audience, during job interview or before taking tests it is perfectly normal. However, if you let anxiety overwhelm you, it can interfere ...
Views: 6258 - The Hidden Stresses of Running a Home-based Business - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaWhat is it really like to run a business from home? There is a lot to be said for the lure of working from home. Independence, a chance to explore cherished hopes and dreams, and escape unpleasant work environments are but a few of the attractions. I left the corporate world in 1995 ...
Views: 1547 - Practical Ways to Keep Your ADD Under Control During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskyDo November’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, and ...
Views: 1287 - Energy-Wise, Are You a Cheetah or a Tortoise? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelEnergy-Wise, Are You a Cheetah or a Tortoise? Christine-Anne Platel, Life Coach and Certified Metabolic Typing Adviser ENERGY-WISE, ARE YOU A CHEETAH OR A TORTOISE? ARE YOU TIRED ALL THE TIME? DOES YOUR WEIGHT FLUCTUATE? DO YOU HAVE FOOD CRAVINGS AND FEEL WORSE AFTER EATING? DO YOU ...
Views: 2219 - Communication and Self-Management to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2006 from Joshua UebergangNot enough time, boss pushing for work to be completed, children are annoying you, bills to pay, shopping to be done, housework to do, partner asking for your help... Does this sound like a familiar scenario in your life? Stress is always with us controlling what we do and how we feel. If ...
Views: 932 - How You Can Reclaim Your Quality Of Life With Panic Attack Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Dean CaporellaIgnoring panic attack treatment can be detrimental in a number of ways however, performing self treatment without proper medical advice is folly to say the least. If you suffer regular attacks then you know how socially debillitating the condition can be but be aware that there is help ...
Views: 999 - How To Deal With Infertility Depression - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2006 from Dean CaporellaInfertility depression is a tough condition to overcome. Consider the fact that a person who has to deal with an infertility issue is one thing but when depression is thrown into the mix, the problem then expands two-fold. A negative mental state on top of a negative mental state cannot be good ...
Views: 5596 - It's About Time: Living In the Bottom of the Hourglass - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2006 from Renita KalhornWhy not adopt an attitude of abundance – some thoughts on how to change your relationship with time. Here in New York, holiday decorations had made their appearance before we had even celebrated Thanksgiving. Apparently time is not passing by fast enough for the rabid retailers. Accordingly, ...
Views: 902 - Why Do We Need Anger Management? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2006 from Joe LeechWhy Do We Need Anger Management? Is there more stress in our lives today than previously? Probably 8 out of 10 people, if asked this question, would reply "yes". Just last week I saw a tv news show talking about the fact that if you only worked a 60 hour week in some countries of the world ...
Views: 2610 - Tips for Simplifying the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2006 from Patricia CraneIn our already busy lives, the holidays are often a time of more stress rather than more joy and fun. Buying presents can stretch the family budget, demands on time increase, and family gatherings can be a challenge. This year simplify your life with these tips and enjoy the season more! 1. ...
Views: 1131 - Getting our Aims in Life Sorted - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairProbably the hardest part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action! The main hurdle that most people face is the incorrect assumption that goals are only for business or sales-minded people. The reality is everyone subconsciously sets goals throughout their day. ...
Views: 3561 - Holiday Stress Management - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2006 from Susie Cortright\Decking the halls and spreading good cheer takes a lot of energy. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa-la-la. 1. Stay Centered. An energized and peaceful holiday season is possible only when you can keep your priorities straight. Take a pen and paper and ask yourself: What ...
Views: 1263 - Simple Tips for Panic Attacks: Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2006 from Paul DylanOne of the best tips for panic attacks you can follow is to learn how to be prepared. At first this may seem difficult to do since most panic attacks strike completely without warning. Unfortunately, this aspect of panic attacks can make the experience of having one even more difficult and ...
Views: 1358 - Commit to End Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you want to stop binge eating, you need to make a decision and change your old habits. Perhaps these habits have been around for years, but no matter how long they have been your fallback, you need to make changes and create new, positive habits for yourself. You need to end the pattern. ...
Views: 3927 - 7 Secrets for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Paula GregorowiczBefore you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. In just over a week we will sit down once again with our families (biological and/or chosen) and gorge upon a feast until we need to unbutton our jeans and snooze on the couch. Thanksgiving officially launches what people refer to as "The Holiday ...
Views: 808 - Dealing with and treating menopause - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Nathalie FisetMenopause can be a difficult phase to go through for any woman. Aside from the thought of dealing with physical and emotional changes, menopause has been a cause of unnecessary confusion and worry to those who are nearing this specific phase because they don’t know how to deal with other ...
Views: 981 - The recommended diet for menopause - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Nathalie FisetYou are what you eat—especially during menopausal years. As people—especially women—get older, the digestive tract becomes less and less efficient leading to a longer digestion process. This is why knowing the proper and balanced diet is quite significant so you will know how to select foods ...
Views: 5269 - Let WORRY not worry you! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Pratima JagadeeshWorries worry us a lot. Worries make our life so weary. Worry walks with us and worn us out, But still we prefer to carry the load not actually realizing its burden. There is sure to be a time when we realize the burden getting off our shoulders affecting both the physical and mental health. ...
Views: 1606 - Watch out, here come the holidays! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Leslie GailDoes your blood pressure rise the mere thought of the holidays approaching? I used to get caught up in the frenzy and pace of the holidays, until I realized it was depleting me and taking my focus off of what really mattered. I made some changes, shifted my attitude and began looking forward to ...
Views: 1069 - The Lighter Side of Stress - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2006 from Jo-Anne CutlerThe Lighter side of Stress We feel it, we say it, we live it, we affirm it and we teach it…life is stressful, right? We’re so busy running on life’s treadmill, worried about our kids, work, finances, world issues, our health and relationships. Rushing in the morning to work to meetings and ...
Views: 1351 - Go Ahead – Waste Some Time! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsAs I peruse various articles from the “self-help experts”, I am amazed at how often I run into the admonition to stop wasting time. Create a daily “To Do” list, prioritize, and do, do, do. Get stuff done. Don’t get sidetracked. Remember your goals. Try to keep on schedule. Go, go, go! ...
Views: 1302 - 7 Strange And Unusual Uses For Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2006 from Iain LeggHypnosis has many faces, which is part of its fascination as a career. It is conceivable that a single hypnotist could cover all of its facets. Some hypnotists actually combine hypnotherapy with a career on the stage but one of the most incredible things about hypnosis is all its unusual ...
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