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- Change the Channel - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2024 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: 260 - Change Your Mind And Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Dan Johnston"Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so." ~ William Shakespeare How many of your problems could be solved by something as simple as changing your mind? All of the daily problems we face exist in our minds, because in order to have a problem we must be thinking about it, and what we ...
Views: 1104 - Changing Your Life? Here’s how to start… - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Noah St JohnThere are times in our life that we try to change things in our life. This may be earning more money, gaining a promotion, living a healthier life or having a happier relationship with others. Whatever it is what we are really trying to do is creating a new reality for ourselves. How do we do ...
Views: 1653 - Channel Your First Tee Nerves into Unconscious Golf Resources for Better Golf - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Andrew FoggThere's a danger we treat fear completely as a bad thing in golf psychology. Now I know this goes against a lot of what I've been saying, but I'm talking here about the thin end of fear - nervousness. For many people, nervousness is the buzz of competition, whether we're competing with other ...
Views: 1305 - Children Anxiety Disorder Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2018 from Homer LATHAMChildren and adults alike experience feelings of nervousness, fear, or worry from time to time; these feelings are part of a normal response to a stressful situation, but when they occur to such an extent that they interfere with normal life, children anxiety disorder could be the underlying ...
Views: 1006 - Children In Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from G. StewartImagination is everything; it is a preview of life’s coming attractions. Albert Einstein. Thinking about this reminded me about a time when I was to oversee a kindergarten class of children at a private school. I had only taught and tutored slightly older children about the age of eight or ...
Views: 1497 - Choose Love Instead of Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Sandra MiniereBlaming ourselves leads to feeling guilty, and feeling guilty can trigger an expectation of punishment. When self-blame becomes a habit, we carry a heavy burden throughout our lives. The feeling that we are being punished for some wrong doing or not being good enough plagues us. Before we ...
Views: 1214 - Choose to Love - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2024 from Rick HansonMany years ago, I was in a significant relationship in which the other person started doing things that surprised and hurt me. I'll preserve the privacy here so I won't be concrete, but it was pretty intense. After going through the first wave of reactions - What?! How could you? Are you kidding ...
Views: 121 - Choose Your Thoughts Carefully - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaWe hear that our thoughts are powerful in metaphysical, new-age circles these days. They have the power to shape the course of your life, determine your destiny, and even have obvious physical effects on your body. The quality of your thoughts can either make or break your life. It is ...
Views: 1865 - CHOOSING JOY, CONFIDENCE, LOVE: Change Automatic Assumptions and Thoughts to Change your Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Adina LewkowiczWe are all doing our best, trying to meet our needs, shlepping along the road of life without a map. Much of the time, we do what we do and after we’ve done it, we wish we hadn’t. Much of the time, what we do doesn’t get our needs met and actually gets us the opposite result, but it’s all that ...
Views: 1669 - Christian Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from john kuykendallI like the term Christian Enlightenment as a movement to bridge the gap that exists between Christians and Fundamentalist. Enlightenment is a concept, which means being illuminated by acquiring new wisdom or understanding. While Fundamentalist go on the path of Inquisition, Christian ...
Views: 929 - Cleansing the Mind: Redefining Evil Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Andrew Robertson"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him." ~ Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Wow; ponder that for a millennia! ...
Views: 1417 - Clearing Away "Abundance Blocks" To Gain Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from A MathurWhat's the real difference between people who enjoy wealth and freedom, and those who struggle to find the time and money to live life on their own terms? It's not uncommon to find two people with the same background, same education, same amount of intelligence, almost the same amount of ...
Views: 3015 - Clearing the Rocks in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Sharon RosenI am blessed to live on a beautiful acre of land in New York’s Hudson Valley. We are surrounded by trees, within sight of a small lake, and grow tomatoes, beans, and a few other select vegetables each summer. But mostly what I feel like we harvest around here are rocks. Every time we turn the ...
Views: 1001 - Cling Less, Love More - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2023 from Rick HansonAs a rock climber and a parent, I know some physical kinds of clinging are good - like too-small holds or small hands! But clinging as a psychological state has a feeling of tension in it, and drivenness, insistence, obsession, or compulsion. As experiences flow through the mind - seeing, ...
Views: 280 - Cognitive Therapy: What's in a Thought? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.Have you ever noticed that a single thought can change your mood--can alter the course of your day, maybe even your life? You get up in the morning and look in the mirror and have a negative thought about your appearance. That thought can then become the wallpaper for your whole day! Someone ...
Views: 1441 - Come to Center - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Rick HansonI’m old enough to remember a time when people usually answered “good” when you asked them the standard, “How are you?” (often said “harya?”). These days the answer is commonly “busy.” I know what it feels like to get very busy and start to feel dispersed: juggling a dozen priorities at ...
Views: 209 - Commercial Success - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Lynda Malerstein“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.” Wayne Dyer In one of my many incarnations, before I became a hypnotherapist, I was a children’s talent agent. I represented child actors from ages 5 to teen. It was my job ...
Views: 669 - Common Sense is a Lie. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Lucas ThomasCommon Sense is a lie. A lie that has frustrated me for a long long time as it is the cause of most misunderstandings and hatreds in the world. Why is Common Sense a lie? Well let’s define it first: Common Sense as defined from thee Merriam-Webster Dictionary. • COMMON SENSE: ...
Views: 1523 - Confidence, Character and Critical Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Judy WrightAs parents our job is to teach our children how to be the person that will attract the kind of people they want to be around. As we empower them to respect and be kind to others, it will reflect on how they feel about themselves. When we teach them how to be a kind and responsible person we ...
Views: 1768 - Conquering Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Emmett MillerYou will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass... On television Sally hears a ...
Views: 891 - Conscious Minds - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from karen mc dermottAn amazing realisation was gifted to me by a dear friend recently. I have always been of the understanding that many of our mental health issues are caused due to chemical imbalances in the brain. This pre conception is due to working within the mental health sector for almost four years. I ...
Views: 1001 - Consciously and Subconsciously Redirecting Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Latorria FreemanI have learned that in order to redirect your thoughts, you have to consciously and subconsciously want the same thing. If your conscious mind and subconscious mind are thinking alike, you are able to achieve any goal. In other words, if subconsciously you do not really believe you will complete ...
Views: 1343 - Control Your Anger - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiControl your anger or it will control you. Control your anger as it can cloud your ability to make good decisions and find creative solutions to problems. It can negatively affect your work performance. With insight about the real reasons for your anger and learning anger management ...
Views: 1440 - Cooking as a Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Don MiltonCooking as a Spiritual Practice Most people like to eat good food and not many of us want to engage in the process of preparation and clean-up. I can speak from experience because this was my approach for most of my life. I was raised in an ethnic family and community where many activities ...
Views: 3705 - Cooking As An Anxiety Relief During Quarantine - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from Logan SandersRecently, many people have needed to adjust to spending more time indoors during the quarantine. However, this can often make us feel anxious and stressed, especially if you don’t know when the restrictions will be eased. Thankfully, there are a few activities that you can do at home, to relieve ...
Views: 1080 - Coping With Injustice - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachAn article by Jay Tow, M.S., Certified Sexologist “It’s just not fair.” “How can they do that to me?” “Don’t they care how this affects me?” “This always happens to me. Why can’t I catch a break?” Have you ever said anything like the quotes above? I don’t think anyone goes ...
Views: 7312 - Coping with Pain - a Personal Journey - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Clement McGrathRecently I went through a period of intense physical pain which lasted several weeks and caused some interesting effects. It reminded me of these words by the poet Emily Dickinson: Pain has an Element of Blank – It cannot recollect When it begun – of if there was A time when it was ...
Views: 1284 - Coping With The Incessant Change in ICTs - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Ritchie FelixThe only way to maintain mental sanity in the uprising culture of the super-industrial economics is to stay with your defunct purpose in it's vast blue clarity. It is wrong economics to create jobs without pensions and social securities. It is like to swim in a tidal ocean with just one hand. It ...
Views: 1512 - Could it crack? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Rick HansonThe truth of anything is like a mosaic with many tiles, many parts. One part of the truth of things is that they are robust and enduring, whether it's El Capitan in Yosemite or the love of a child for her mother and father. Another part of the truth is that things bruise, tear, erode, ...
Views: 1126 - Could Laughter Cure Generalized Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHave you had a good laugh lately? Believe it or not, your good health depends on it. You need to laugh more often, considering how negative and stressful the world is today. Turn on the TV or read the newspaper on any given day and you will be inundated with stories of global strife, poverty, ...
Views: 1435 - COVID-19 : Targeting Cells For Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from APRN WorldCOVID-19 is still affecting many people worldwide. The precautions to be taken are well known to the society by now. Across the globe, the governments are hard at work establishing the physical infrastructure to fight the pandemic. At the same time, many laboratories across the world are ...
Views: 613 - Crack Your Egg – Can This Program Really Clear Limiting Beliefs? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Deny RitzIf you've been following the personal development world, you might have come across a new product that's been launched recently. This product is called “Crack Your Egg”, and is made by Henk Schram. Henk is the creator of the previous “Revolutioniz” self improvement program. I'm on the mailing ...
Views: 6712 - Crazy Ideas Can Be Valuable - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Steve GillmanSometimes it is just fun to create and share crazy ideas. For example, I recently read about one man's idea to give away free gas. The catch was that there were remote-controlled paintball guns with cameras on them, connected to a web site on the internet. People would pay to fire paintballs at ...
Views: 773 - Create an Environment That Fosters Mental and Physical Health - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Frank HealyYour environment and your behavior affect how you feel physically and emotionally. For example, if you are in a stressful environment at work and at home, you feel anger and anxiety which can make you prone to heart attack and any disease epidemic that there is. Whether it's the flu, a stomach ...
Views: 1898 - Creating Change - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Elizabeth Wallmann-FilleyDeep down, most of us have desires, needs, or goals. There are things we wish were different. Some of us want to have a different weight or body shape. Some people hope for a new career, more money, or a new relationship. Some people want relief from an enduring illness. The point is, most ...
Views: 1192 - Creating Harmony and Balance in your Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2019 from Kimberly RexIn relationship, the energy that passes between you and another person relies on the harmony and balance within you. This directly affects the level of energy and reserve you have for experiencing connection, motivation and shared values while taking care of your own life energy. Any ...
Views: 893 - Creative Intelligence: The Solution to Limited Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from Tony CucksonAs a storyteller interested in the creative process I was interested in an article I read on the web about the idea of becoming linear thinker rather than a circular thinker. The writer was inviting us out of a habit of circular thinking into a more forward-looking way of living life. In ...
Views: 2098 - Creative Visualization : 10/10 Positive Visualization Technique - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Matthew FerryCounting your blessings each day is essential for positive growth. God/Source/Universe is happy to provide for you as long as you are happy about what you already have. If you are dissatisfied with your current situation, that energy muddles up your intentions. The more dissatisfied you are, ...
Views: 1666 - Cultivate Goodwill - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Rick HansonAs the most social and loving species on the planet, we have the wonderful ability and inclination to connect with others, be empathic, cooperate, care, and love. On the other hand, we also have the capacity and inclination to be fearfully aggressive toward any individual or group we regard as ...
Views: 202 - Cultivating Good Sleep Hygiene - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Pax TandonGet rid of any electronics or devices in the bedroom. It’s meant for two things: sleeping and sexing (I said sexing, not sexting). When you allow too much of the outside world into the bedroom, distractions infiltrate the sacred space meant solely for rest, relaxation, and procreation. Shut ...
Views: 763 - Cultivating Optimism - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteThe year is 2008, and we move forward toward a new beginning with the onset of spring, longer days and warmer temperatures. We have weathered many emotional and spiritual storms this past year and emerged stronger, with more resolve to take charge of our lives. Take Charge: So how do we take ...
Views: 1168 - D Is For Define - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Sara DillingerI heard a segment of a program about branding on NPR this morning when I drove over to feed my daughter’s cat. In this brief snippet, the host and his guest were talking about “sheeple”, that is, people who will follow the crowd, the style, the latest fad like sheep going to ...
Views: 1122 - Daily Affirmations For Manifesting Happiness And Abundance - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Iona KristinaWords can shape and create our reality. The words that we speak become the things in our lives. Every word that you think or say becomes a blueprint for your mind to make it a reality. And these daily affirmations below can assist in empowering yourself towards attracting and manifesting your ...
Views: 782 - Daily Positive Affirmations – How to Talk Yourself Into Having A Better Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Positive affirmations or positive talk and belief about oneself can benefit not just you but also everyone you come into contact with. And it can change not just the way you think but every aspect of your life. So if you want to improve your ...
Views: 571 - Dangers of a Divided Mind - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2023 from William CottringerDangers of a Divided Mind By Bill Cottringer “Warning: A divided mind misses half of everything but deludes you into believing you have the whole truth. So, if you want to get twice as much done in half the time in finding the whole truth, rejoin your divided mind.” ~The Author. I ...
Views: 375 - Dangers of a Negative Mind – 3 Steps on How to Free Yourself from It - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. What kind of mind do you have? Many of us find ourselves in one negative situation after another, and wonder why this is so, without realizing that our circumstances are only results of the quality of our minds. If you walk around with a ...
Views: 748 - DARE TO DREAM - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Dr.Sapna SharmaRemember when we buy that favorite dress we have been eyeing for weeks? Finally we go out and buy it. But the moment the payment is made, apprehension starts kicking in… Will everyone like it? What if they don’t appreciate it? Hey it was my choice right from the beginning, then why do I have ...
Views: 1400 - Deal with stress before it "deals" with you - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Sawas DeeWhat do you think about stress? Surely , you’ve heard some of the most popular opinions from friends and the media, but where do you stand on the subject ? Do you think stress is normal or casual, or is it a rather extraordinary phenomenon for you ? Do you think that stress should be dealt with ...
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