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- Frustration is Fuel - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Dan BrittOne day, I met this fellow at the running track. Just by watching the intensity and passion in his face and his jogging, I could tell that he was driven by a deeper force – something was really motivating and fuelling him. As he began to walk, I caught up to him. I introduced myself. I then ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - ADHD - Hoarding and Packrat Tendenciess - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Patrick HurleyFebruary 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIV ADHD: Hoarding and Packrat Tendencies Hoarding and tendency to be a packrat are problem areas for many persons with ADHD. I include myself in this group. I find it very difficult to throw away almost anything. I still have clothes from when I was in my ...
Views: 3005(1 vote) - Spiritual Retreats A Necessity - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from Annie LawrenceStress May Be Making You Sick! 90% of all illness in our fast paced society is stress induced. Do you realize, how many people walk around with unnatural amounts of stress? Stress and tension can become a normal feeling in your body. Medical doctors will soon be prescribing that people take a ...
Views: 1433(3 votes) - An Introduction to Integrative Psychiatry - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Eve WoodEach one of us has a story that is its own beautiful tale and we can learn a great deal when we choose to share our stories with one another. Because of this, I have chosen to share my patients'stories and experiences in this book. I have learned that without focusing upon the human element of ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - LIFE COACHING STRATEGY: RESOLVE ABUSE & TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Piercarla GarusiLife Coaching is all about the present and the future; it is all about taking control of our lives, now, and creating the future we want. It is not about analysing events of the past or going back to old emotions. But it is true that what we are today is the result of what we have experienced, ...
Views: 1657 - Help for Adult ADD: Learn to Delegate - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAdults with ADD are not "wired" for details. We're creatives, entrepreneurs, inventors, idea generators, and big picture thinkers. When an adult with ADD is confronted with too many details to tend to, overwhelm quickly sets in. This is not a character flaw - it's quite simply just not ...
Views: 1435 - An Enlightened Public Discovers Anger Management - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2005 from George AndersonAn Enlightened Public Discovers Anger Management The recent pattern of referrals to anger management classes shows a dramatic shift in client profiles. Over the last seven years most referrals were from the Courts for misdemeanor offenses and infractions with aggressive behavior being the ...
Views: 2068(1 vote) - Panic Attacks: Effective Ways to Cope - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2005 from Michael RayelJill is a 21 y/o college student who used to do well until about a few months ago when she started to experience “weird” attacks almost daily. She described her experience as “horrible.” When she has the attack, she feels that she’s about to die or develop a stroke. One day while she was in a ...
Views: 1375 - Nicotine Addiction – The Worlds Greatest Deception - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2005 from Colin WilliamsTOBACCO is one of the few legal substances available in stores as a consumer product, that will kill or harm when used as intended. It is the #1 killer over-the-counter drug the world has ever seen. Why is it we believe there’s enjoyment in something that is literally killing millions of people ...
Views: 1912 - Depression: A Personal Account About Learning to Cope - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2005 from David SmithDo you have days where nothing can make you happy? You are not alone. I ignored my depressive thoughts about life for years. Unfortunately I didn't do anything to fix my situation until they became so dehabilitating that I had no choice. Mental disorders are common in the United States and ...
Views: 1323 - Turn Your Bathroom Into A Spa For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Susan StewartWater is very therapeutic and healing as well as cleansing. In our fast paced world, we have become accustomed to taking pulsating showers with strong spicy soaps to wake us up and get us going in our hectic, busy lives. But times are changing. Now we want to relax and be soothed when we’re ...
Views: 3148 - [Stress Management] The Clock is Ticking - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Charlie Badenhop1. A Story. How do you react to deadlines? How would you feel if someone said "Hurry up, the clock is ticking and we've got to get this completed!"? How well do you cope with stress? I had a client who was constantly striving to meet deadlines and felt like he was being driven crazy by the ...
Views: 1701 - Reduce Stress and Strengthen Your Immune System: - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2005 from Monique N. GilbertStress seems to have become a constant factor in today's fast-paced society. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc upon our health. Learning how to effectively manage stress can mean the difference between being robust and full of life, or becoming susceptible to illness and disease. Stress ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - ADHD-Brain like a computer screen saver - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJanuary 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIII ADHD: Brain like a computer screensaver 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 rethink my ...
Views: 2466 - Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMost people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people ...
Views: 17240(1 vote) - You Are The Greatest Computer Ever Created! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Ron WhiteHave you ever walked into a room and couldn't remember what you went there for?Have you ever grasped the hand of a potential client and then when the handshake broke, the name seemed to disappear from your memory? Or have you everleft a prospect and as you drove away remembered a key point that ...
Views: 2296 - Leggo Your Ego and You’ll Be Happy You Did! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from David ThomasHave you ever found times where you want to express yourself freely, but something inside just stops you? I know I have. Or how about this: someone else is freely expressing themselves on a subject but you cut them off? Or, just the opposite, how many times have you sat back not liking what ...
Views: 1544 - Acne Dysmorphia - On The Edge Of Obsession - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffBillions of people around the world experience acne over their lifetimes. In fact, acne is the single most common skin disorder, and more common than all other skin disorders combined. With this being the case, it is not surprising to see literally thousands of different acne treatments ...
Views: 8693 - Contagious Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from Keith WilhelmYes. Stress is contagious. Just ask my wife. What it would be like to come home every day to a grumpy spouse. I used to do this to my spouse. Then I began to notice that she was beginning to become grumpy also. My stress was beginning to affect her. She had finally caught my contagions ...
Views: 2075 - ONE SENTENCE YOU SHOULD COMMIT TO MEMORY - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an Easy Button for life?” This question is the tag line to a TV commercial by the office supplies store, Staples. The ad depicts people in various predicaments, including a bewildered boy called on by his teacher, a dad trying to change two babies’ diapers ...
Views: 2513 - Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2005 from Guy Finleyexcerpted from Guy Finley's newest book "Let Go and Live in the Now." Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004. I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to ...
Views: 1509 - 5 Steps to Adjusting Expectations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore5 Steps to Adjusting Your Expectations Dateline: January 4th. Orange County Anger Management class participants review anger triggers of the week. Jane, age 23, engaged to be married: “My boyfriend openly flirts with other women in front of me.” Jim, age 40, an IT professional: “a work group ...
Views: 14995(1 vote) - Getting Organized for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2005 from Susan StewartIf one of your main sources of stress is the sheer number of things that need to be done, being organized should help you feel more at peace. A good sense of organization will also make you more efficient. Simplifying will help you feel less overwhelmed. Everyone has their own personal style, ...
Views: 1458 - From The Heart - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2005 from Kay KopitThe rough, russet carpet of the front room of our tiny apartment was threadbare. My brother John, age 7, and I, age 9, scooted and ran around this space, unaware that we lived below the poverty line. Our father had recently deceased and my mother was desperately trying to support the two of us ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - Dealing with Inner Anger: An Exercise in Letting it Go - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2005 from Deborah MooreAnger is just one of many emotions that individuals experience. Anger is also an emotion that many try to deny. “I am not mad at him,” This type of thing happens all the time.” “It’s really not her fault.” “It’s not that big of a problem.” These statements are just some of soothing phases ...
Views: 12327(1 vote) - Are You Holding Your Breath? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Gregory NewmanTake a moment right now to notice your breathing. Is your breath frozen? Are you breathing shallowly into your chest? Is your breath moving fully and freely in and out of your relaxed abdomen? There are no right or wrong answers. Just notice, without judgment, how you’re breathing. I once ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - ADHD Its a wonderful life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Patrick Hurleywww.addcorridorcoaching.com December 2004 Volume I Issue XII ADHD-- It’s a wonderful life I wanted to let all of you know that my new book ADHD and the Criminal Justice System has been released. You can order it at this link at my Authors ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - What NOT to look for when seeking therapy! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James MiddletonWhat NOT to look for when seeking therapy - By James Middleton What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - or in other words; (how to save yourself money, time, and loss of independence). What NOT to look for when looking for a therapist. Here are some tips to help you avoid ...
Views: 2432(1 vote) - Suicide: In Memory - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Kay KopitDebra was radiant in her scarlet dress wrapped tautly over her swollen belly. Proudly she gave each guest a tour of the nursery, decorated in yellows and greens with love and care, as she awaited the birth of her first child. I commented to her friend Carol, “What a perfect day for a shower. ...
Views: 2261 - How to Get Over Emotional Misery - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.Whether it’s a holiday, anniversary, birthday or a time in your life where the rug of life itself seems to have been ripped out from beneath your feet, and you feel the kind of depression where you pray to not wake up, take heart. I have been there, and have learned how to come out of it to the ...
Views: 6529 - Anger Management Practice: The gift of forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2004 from Charlie BadenhopThis anger management Practice draws on the dual wisdom of Aikido and scientific research, "The gift of forgiveness" will help you explore how to change long term anger into a wider range of life affirming emotions. It is a simple yet profound Practice following the Seishindo principles of ...
Views: 2283 - Triggers That Call Their Name - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2004 from Mitch CarmodyOn the day my son died Dec.1st 1987, something shifted in my soul, something deep inside my being got rewired. As a newly bereaved parent you anticipate that the affects and symptoms of shock will eventually wear off as reality arm wrestles for control of our conscious thought. Shock ...
Views: 2079 - Plan To Manage Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyEveryone finds themselves stressed out during the holiday season. But for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), November through January can feel like a whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities. Lack of time management will result in undue pressure and overwhelm for the ADD adult. ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Top 10: How to Use The 12 Steps for Management Conflict and Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Elizabeth TullOne of the reasons for the success of the 12 Step programs is that they are based on solid principles that can be applied to many areas of life, and that includes business. A successful company takes stock regularly and turns liabilities into assets. Here are some guidelines for applying ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - How to Reduce Stress and Reverse the Aging Process - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Debbie MandelA team of researchers has discovered that severe emotional distress, as experienced by those who divorce, lose a job, or care for an ill child or parent, accelerates the aging process up to a whole decade. The investigation was able to accurately quantify the aging process by measuring ...
Views: 2032 - ADD, Blessing or Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Bill DueeaseCopyright © 2004 by Bill Dueease Approximately three to five percent of the American population is believed to have ADD. ADD stands for “Attention Deficit Disorder.” My belief is that ADD is misnamed. Instead, it should be renamed "Attention Expansion Advantage" (AEA). People with AEA/ADD ...
Views: 2705 - CAN HYPNOSIS MAKE YOU THIN? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2004 from Darlene MontgomeryTired of carrying around an extra twenty pounds? Tired of diets that don’t work? Hypnosis may be the answer for you – no, it doesn’t work miracles. It’s not a magic bullet that immediately makes you love exercise. What it is - is a deep state of relaxation and intense mental focus that can ...
Views: 1742 - Manage the Stressors and Enjoy Your Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2004 from Sophie MelansonThe Holiday Season, for many, can be very stressful. When you experience any kind of stress, no matter what the occasion, you are reacting to a root cause. Ask yourself the following questions: What am I truly experiencing inside? In Spirit, Mind, Body and especially Emotions? Am I angry about ...
Views: 1108 - ADHD – Regulating Emotions during Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2004 from Patrick HurleyStatement: 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 rethink my position from time to time. I wanted to let you know that our book is ...
Views: 2321 - What is Anger Management? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2004 from George AndersonIncidents involving Ron Attest, Jose Guillen and Milton Bradley as well as college athletes have thrust anger management into the news on an almost daily basis. Many questions are being asked about the effectiveness of anger management. Questions are also being asked about the training, ...
Views: 3311(1 vote) - What Do You Have to Be Grateful For? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.Whether it’s a holiday season, or just another miserable day in your life, it might be really hard to find things to be grateful for, especially when times are everything other than the way you would like them to be. There is a reason. The first step in ‘attitude gratitude’ is to realize that ...
Views: 2734 - How To Eliminate Guilt & Practice Total Forgivness - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreEliminating Guilt And Practicing Forgiveness Today, I’m going to show you how to eliminate guilt and practice forgiveness. So you’re getting two for one today. Guilt is normally that nagging feeling where you feel bad for something you did. Maybe you did something that you wished you ...
Views: 3045 - How To Cut Deals With Your Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreHow To Cut Deals With Your Subconscious Mind Hi there my dear reader. In this article, I’m going to tell you about an advanced technique that fewer than 1 out of 100,000 people know about or will ever know about. You’re getting this insider information for being a fan of mine. This is ...
Views: 8341 - Finding the Power Greater Than Ourselves - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.Thoughts for Growing through Prayer Steps to Serenity Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. — The Second Step “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds.” declares the LORD, “because you are called an outcast.” — Jeremiah 30:17 In the ...
Views: 6646 - If You Want Others to Like You, Like Yourself First! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong or conceited, to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time berating ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed ...
Views: 7338(1 vote) - [Anger Management] Are you able to say both 'Yes!' and 'No!'? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Charlie Badenhop1. Experience I think most people will agree that they see more and more harmful expressions of anger in their everyday life, and thus I feel this is an important topic for all of us to take a closer look at. Recently I had a client who came to me because he was feeling a lot of anger ...
Views: 2272(1 vote) - Exploring the "Should's": Is it Necessity, Desire, or Guilt? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyHow many times a day do you find yourself using the word "should"? ADDers are full of "should's": I should do the dishes, I should clean out the fridge, I should see that movie, I should call my friend, etc. The word "should" can be very dangerous to an adult with ADD, because it often results ...
Views: 1398 - A Hypnotherapist's Casebook. - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Brian GreenThese articles were published as a column in “L. A. Health” under the title, “A Hypnotherapist’s Casebook.” No. 1. Hypnotherapy for healing. A little over six years ago I was between jobs. I had ...
Views: 2402(3 votes) - 7 Tips For Defusing Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelKNOW THYSELF The first key to creating a peaceful holiday season is identifying those holiday traditions that you ENJOY and those that you don’t. When you spend your precious time and energy on activities that you don’t find rewarding, you are destined to become FRUSTRATED and cranky. So go ...
Views: 1862(2 votes) - Are You A Hopium Addict? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2004 from Annie KaszinaAre You A ‘Hopium Addict?’ If the question alone was enough to make you recoil in horror, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the term couldn’t possibly apply to you. You may not have heard the term before, but your reaction may be because you are a closet hopium addict. What is the ...
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