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- 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 - Integrating Positive Self Affirmations For A Better You - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Greg FrostIntegrating positive self affirmations for a better you, is helpful in improving your life. By making affirmations, whether negative or favorable, you set up your emotional state. This will determine how you feel for the remainder of the day, or when faced with certain situations. The best ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - JUPITER IN CAPRICORN 2020: The Sacred Tremor of the Universe Pulsates in the Center of Each and Every Being - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and see all the visuals and activate all the links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=140&fbclid=IwAR0iKi96Aa8xrS4gourNGdOj1rhfDmajqdWn7H14fEarS6y7uZ1mDBSCZlw “The venerated Shakti, source of energy, opens her eyes and the universe is reabsorbed ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Transformational Change: How Releasing Your Fears Can Bring You Freedom - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy KiaizadehI love my dog. I love him so much, I call him my son. Happy is a 1 year old fluff ball of energy – all 10.2 lbs of him! He’s playful, funny, sweet and gentle. He loves to cuddle and get belly rubs. Whenever I hold him in my arms, he goes right for my face (and my earlobes in particular), and ...
Views: 1080(7 votes) - 10 Ways to Minimize Stress During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kimberley CohenJust the thought of the holiday season can create a sense of panic and stress for many people. The added financial expenses, the loss of a loved one or a job, being alone, or not well, can leave one feeling depressed and or stressed. Then there can be luncheons, dinner engagements, ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Accusations of Sexism: And the many who would Gladly Trade Places! - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Christopher Evans23-year-old Poppy Smart of Worcester UK, grew so tired of being the recipient of wolf-whistling builders as she made her way to work each day that she saw no option but to report this to the police. Describing their behaviour as disrespectful and sexist she simply refused to tolerate it any ...
Views: 1078 - Happiness - Your Mindset Will Determine Where You Find Yourself in Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Valencia RayHappiness and peace of mind is not something that will be found outside of you on any long-term basis. All of the rapid change and commotion that is going on in the world today is a reminder of this. If my inner happiness were based on controlling the events that occur around me, I'd be in ...
Views: 1077(4 votes) - Are You Guilty of Stinkin’ Thinkin’? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from nancy traversThe other day a friend tripped over her own feet, and I overheard her say to herself, “You are such a klutz.” A harmless putdown, perhaps, but with enough negative talking to yourself, you could create an unhealthy environment that works against you. This is an example of stinkin’ ...
Views: 1076 - You already know this, don't you? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Krysti TurznikWe all want more. More for ourselves. More for our families. More for our lives. We want the ability to have more, be more, discover more, and do more. We want this life to be as full and enriching as we can possibly imagine it to be. Greater than that even. We know intuitively that ...
Views: 1076 - Do You Care? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2015 from Rick HansonCompassion is essentially the wish that beings not suffer - from subtle physical and emotional discomfort to agony and anguish - combined with feelings of sympathetic concern. You could have compassion for an individual (a friend in the hospital, a co-worker passed over for a promotion), ...
Views: 1075 - A Little More Tolerance, Please... - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Linda Thompson“While researching mounds of material, I read page after page about the corporate brain drain (Boomers who are choosing to retire), and the lack of competent young people to replace them. We are being bombarded with news about the Boomers and retirement. On the other hand we’re also hearing ...
Views: 1074 - Are You Working Together? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Rick Hanson[Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers - focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is a complex subject, plus it ...
Views: 1074 - Immensity – A Catalyst for Inner Transformation and Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere are many factors in life that can function as catalysts for letting the mind undergo fundamental transformation. Those who sense the poison behind the unconscious living soon discover these catalysts and move on to stable inner peace. Most people lead an unconscious living within the ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - Who do you think you are? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusI have a very unassuming, quick-thinking question. Don’t ponder the answer; just blurt it out. Ready? (Um, that’s not the question.) Here we go: “Who are you?” At first blush, it’s such an innocuous query and our replies come by rote. We provide our name. But, in reality, that’s not ...
Views: 1073 - Feeling A Little Sour? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Rick HansonTone matters. I remember times I felt frazzled or aggravated and then said something with an edge to it that just wasn't necessary or useful. Sometimes it was the words themselves: such as absolutes like "never" or always," or over-the-top phrases like "you're such a flake" or "that was ...
Views: 1072 - How Creative Experiences Promote Personal Development - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffSome photographs show Einstein holding a violin, an instrument he loved and studied but often found frustrating. It was piano that he played every day. He improvised as a form of relaxation, and said “when that appears to be going somewhere, I require the clear constructions of Bach to follow it ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Live, Laugh and Love Yourself This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Live, Laugh and Love Yourself This Holiday Season Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:30 PM PST Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for Life Tapestry Creations.com Dear Ones, As we move closer to the solstice/eclipse of December 21st you will note that your feelings – perhaps ...
Views: 1072(2 votes) - Bringing Balance Into Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonBelieve it or not, the prescription for maintaining balance for the vast majority of women is this: Learn how to take care of yourself instead of taking care of everyone else excepts yourself. This doesn’t mean being selfish or self-centered. Far from it. But how can you take care of your ...
Views: 1071 - Does Being Optimistic Pave the Route to One's Happiness! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Thabet Sava HassanFollowing my daily routine of scanning through venues of the media to become aware of the latest in current affairs, I began to acquire an empathetic feeling toward those who tend to complain endlessly about their misfortune while painting a bleak picture of the future. Most publications, ...
Views: 1071 - Why Dogs Make for Great Emotional Support Animals - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Julia RichardsDo you need to know emotional support animal letter sample? Many individuals look in a pet for companionship just as adoration and support. Many pet animals with their extraordinary qualities give the company to their pet guardians and the entire household, be it a dog, a cat, a little pony, and ...
Views: 1071 - Why/How Am I in This Situation? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownThere are many changes happening in our world lately. This can seem challenging and bring about fear and negative thoughts and actions for many people. Reacting to changing situations around us is common and normal for most of us during these times, however it is not always productive in the ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix of Social Work - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahI’ve always wanted to help the poor, at least ever since my high school days back in the sixties. Many years later, after having gone through several other careers, I got back into my dreams of doing social work and landed a good job in this field. For quite a while, I was very happy with this ...
Views: 1070 - Seven reasons to stop being a doormat! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Lynda HudsonPeople may be taking advantage of your good nature But perhaps you are letting them do it! Maybe you are too ready to say ‘yes’ when people ask you to do something even when it isn’t what you want. Or even when it is really inconvenient. You may begin to feel very resentful after a ...
Views: 1069 - How to increase your self-esteem - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that low self-esteem leaves you feeling like a second class citizen who must regularly submit their wishes to the whims of others? Can you relate to this? More importantly, did you know that low self-esteem is something that is actually programmed into you by negative memories of ...
Views: 1068 - Why is Laughter the Best Medicine? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Why is laughter so important in the healing process? One of my favorite clients is fond of saying, “Laughter is the cheapest medicine!” Three basic reasons why: 1. Laughter lightens up your spirit by shifting your emotions. You create a more positive frame of mind through ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Are You Self-Nurturing? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from Rick Hanson[Note: This JOT is adapted from Mother Nurture, a book written for mothers - focusing on typical parenting situations and gender differences that are experienced by many, though not all, mothers and fathers, and by parents in same sex relationships. Parenting is a complex subject, plus it ...
Views: 1067 - Positive Strategies to Conquer Any Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairLife does not come with an instruction manual. There are many challenges in life that we just have to figure out solutions to as we go along. So do you think that you can get past these challenges? Of course you can! Determining what you can or can't do based on your "thoughts" or based on ...
Views: 1067 - How to Avoid Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It is okay to be worried about something. After all, no one really holds the future, right? You should be very alarmed, though, if your worry is taking over your entire being. You can no longer function so well. You do not pursue certain ...
Views: 1066 - Self-Knowledge and the Weather - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Pam GuthrieHave you ever gotten a charlie horse in your leg? Ow. Or your foot? Ow. Well, that's kind of what happens when we say "no" to life. We all have different ways of saying "no" to life. We all have areas of our lives that we try to push away. And in the long run, it's kind of pointless, all ...
Views: 1065 - A CENTURY OF GREAT TRANSFORMATIONS - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaRight from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of 19th century new arrangements were made and new methods imbibed. Ancient method of governance was uprooted and in its place democracy was successfully reinstated. Industrialization and urbanization came into vogue during these times ...
Views: 1064 - Lessons on Life from the Superbowl - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2018 from Richard Ruhling1 Life is like a game—there are winners and losers. 2 Success in life is the progressive realization of a worthy goal. 3 Our rewards in life are proportion to our service. 4 Our excellence is in the context of a team effort. 5 Practice makes perfect. 6 Understanding life’s ...
Views: 1064 - Are You Doing Too Much? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Rick HansonYou may have seen the old Mickey Mouse movie in which he is working at a conveyor belt in a factory. More and more widgets come at him that he has to handle, and he gets increasingly frazzled as he struggles to keep up. Do you ever feel the same way? Think about all the dishes, emails, ...
Views: 1063 - Got Cheese? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Rick HansonAs the nervous system evolved, your brain developed in three stages: Reptile - Brainstem, focused on avoiding harm Mammal - Limbic system, focused on approaching rewards Primate - Cortex, focused on attaching to "us" Since the brain is integrated, avoiding, approaching, and attaching ...
Views: 1063 - How Your Feelings Affect Mental Health - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Irving SchattnerYour emotional health plays a large role in your ability to deal with life problems and stress. You can establish good emotional health by first identifying what it is you are feeling. This may sound like a no-brainer, but many people have difficulty honing in on exactly what they are feeling ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Learn what is Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Daniel StithBrainwave entrainment is essentially concerning the synchronization of our brain’s ruling brainwaves with an external supply of periodical stimulus. This stimulus might be aural, for example the case of binaural beats, monaural beats or isochronic tones. It also can be visible, as within the ...
Views: 1063 - My Disastrous Day as an Underpaid TV Extra: An Important Lesson in Self-Worth - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasFor many years I went from job to job, trying to find my place in the world. I went in and out of corporate life and started different businesses but nothing stuck so I'd often do temp work to fill the financial gaps. Once I signed up as a film and TV extra. I am a major movie buff, so I ...
Views: 1063(4 votes) - The Power of Positive Singing - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Dan WillisLife can be hard at times. There are plenty of things that can get us down. Everything from work, to school, to watching the news can be wearing. There seems to be a shift in the world from personal contact to technological advances that keep us separated. We may have cell phones, text messages, ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - The Two Most Important Critical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe two most important critical thinking skills are not keen observation nor logic. These help, but both of these come pretty naturally in humans (though we often choose to ignore logic). The skills I am referring to are less common, at least in their fully developed forms. That's sad, ...
Views: 1063 - Three Habits to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2016 from Winifred BraggBy developing three simple habits, you can improve your mental and physical health: 1. Sleep 30 minutes more each day Increase your sleep about 30 minutes more tonight than you did last night. Stress levels are affected by sleep. Studies show that 90% of people do not get enough sleep. ...
Views: 1063(2 votes) - Introductions Please - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyIntroductions Please I would like to introduce you to an amazing person. This person is a wonderful human being and is full of love, intelligence and strength. The extent of their worth is unimaginable. The possibilities of what this person can do are endless. To look within them is to see ...
Views: 1062(2 votes) - How To Manage Your Mind Without Seeing a Psychologist - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Shaun FurmanThe mind is amazing. It is the most powerful super computer in the world and you get to control it… but only if you know how. The problem is that most people don’t know how their mind works so they can’t even use it to their advantage. In most cases, the mind works against them feeding them ...
Views: 1061 - Meet Drama With Detachment - The #1 Skill For Coping In Today’s World. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Christiana StarDetachment is not about being aloof or withdrawing from the world. We can be passionate, involved, enthusiastic and engaged with life in all its forms. Living in seclusion may help some people to go deep within, but for others that sort of separation from the world is not desired or possible. ...
Views: 1061 - Self-Care: Create your own recipe - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2020 from Jasmine RiceBeing “Being authentic”, having “Healthy boundaries” and “Practicing self-care” are three phrases that I honestly never really heard until two years ago. While I agree with all of them, after reading and hearing those phrases so many times during my divorce I joked with a friend that if I ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - The True Secret to Greater Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Sharon RosenNope, it’s not gazing into your eyes in the mirror and spouting Stuart Smalley-like affirmations. (“I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me!”) It’s more about looking at yourself in the mirror — really looking at yourself — and smiling rather than grimacing. Letting the ...
Views: 1060(2 votes) - Do You Accept The Gift? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Rick HansonLife gives to each one of us in so many ways. For starters, there’s the bounty of the senses – including chocolate chip cookies, jasmine, sunsets, wind singing through pine trees, and just getting your back scratched. What does life give you? Consider the kindness of friends and family, ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Stop Your Obsession With Being Nice! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - Benefits of a Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyEveryone knows that Life is not always easy to handle. If you think about it, want whether it be a want of love, material possessions, or spiritual development is all part of everyone's earthly experience. Coming across hardship is not really a bad thing - the point is it's the way a person ...
Views: 1058(2 votes) - Do You Bear a Grudge? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Rick HansonGoodwill and ill will are about intention: the will is for good or ill. These intentions are expressed through action and inaction, word and deed, and-especially-thoughts. How do you feel when you sense another person taking potshots at you in her mind? What does it feel like to take potshots of ...
Views: 1058 - How To Liberate Yourself By Letting Go Of The Need to Be Right - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig HarperNot So Smart After All When I was twenty-seven, I thought I knew almost everything. At thirty-seven, it was becoming apparent that I wasn’t nearly as smart as I had originally thought. Now, at forty-seven, I realise I don’t know much at all. In fact, if I stay on my current trajectory, by ...
Views: 1057 - Stress Response System: The Level of Stress You Feel Is Within Your Realm of Control - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jill PrinceWhat do you know about your stress hormones and how they are produced in the body? We all have a lot of room to move in terms of how much stress we feel at any given time. Are you from the CroMagnon period? Maybe you’ve been in a relationship with a cave dweller (been there, done that), but ...
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