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- If Worrying Were a Currency, You'd All Be Rich! - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Rossana SneeYou all do it! Worry, that is. You all entertain those thoughts, images, or emotions, usually negative in nature, about some potential catastrophe that might happen (although it rarely ever does). You actually think that by “worrying” you might prevent whatever it is from happening. Guess what? ...
Views: 1005 - Overwhelm and Trauma - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gail CloudI had a client the other day that was feeling overwhelmed, not good enough, and experienced a need to have all details taken care of and everything in its place. That worked for her when she didn't have any children, and when she was just taking care of her husband, her home and worked full ...
Views: 1005 - Head Injury/Brain Injury) - Some Facts - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Head Injury/Brain Injury) - Some Facts Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Craig's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 and ...
Views: 1004 - How to delete old memories of past failures that continue to sabotage your life - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDid you know that the main reason one continues to feel like a failure after having endured a negative event is that they harbour the negative memory of that event within themselves? Did you know that memory serves as the solid evidence for the belief that they are a failure? Finally, did you ...
Views: 1004 - Think thin, our brains are the most powerful organs in our bodies, why not use them - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Acharya HargreavesThink thin, by thinking thin we help our bodies lose weight even faster. Our brains are the most powerful organs in our bodies; they control everything, from blinking our eyes to jumping and running a triathlon. Without our brains we could not even move and we can harness a great power they ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - What Do Others Want? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Rick HansonHustling through an airport, I stopped to buy some water. At the shop's refrigerator, a man was bent over, loading bottles into it. I reached past him and pulled out one he'd put in. He looked up, stopped working, got a bottle from another shelf, and held it out to me, saying "This one is cold." ...
Views: 1004 - What's To Like? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Rick HansonLiking feels good, plus it encourages us to approach and engage the world rather than withdraw from it. Your brain continually tracks whether something is pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. In essence, is it a carrot, a stick, or safely ignored? Naturally, we like - we enjoy - what's pleasant, ...
Views: 1004 - 3 Ways to Being Spiritual in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioTools only work if you feel a personal connection to using that resource. It is easy to be balanced and unconditional when your life is amazing. It is when we are experiencing a challenge or even just living our everyday lives that we can get caught up in old programming and fall into the ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - A Story of Hope and Optimism: What It Means for You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from Rosa ChillisA Story of Hope and Optimism: What It Means for You Article by: Rosa Chillis, MAEd., CCC “A rainbow is a prism that sends shards of multicolored light in various directions. It lifts our spirit and makes us think of what is possible. Hope is the same—a personal rainbow of the ...
Views: 1003 - What is positive thinking? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Thomas ElfersYou've heard it a hundred times if you've heard it once, "just think positive". What does that mean? How can you think positive when there are so many negative things happening. I'll tell you what I think. Thinking positive is not just a thought process, it is a commitment to a different way ...
Views: 1003(3 votes) - 8 Ways to Better Control Your Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2019 from Alvina JenniferIt isn’t easy to hear that you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. For many people, it seems like the end of the road or the beginning of a life which will be controlled by their condition instead of their feelings! They think they won’t be able to live the way they want to, eat the things ...
Views: 1002 - 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 - 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 - Expeditions In Faith: Being Conscious In Creation - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioEvery moment of everyday you are creating something. Often we weigh ourselves down in what we aren't: not good enough, unclear, not loved, etc. What if you viewed the world (just a little more) as if you are an artist and you're painting your way through your day and your life? Would it ...
Views: 1001 - Nine Steps to More Resilience - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyWhat is resilience? Well, resilience is having the capacity to bounce back from adversity, and to successfully adapt to difficult situations. People who have this flexibility are adaptable and realistic in their thinking. They see failure as just a momentary set back. Basically they don't take ...
Views: 1001(2 votes) - What's Changing? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Rick HansonThe fifth of my personal Top 5 practices (all tied for first place) is open out, by which I mean relaxing into a growing sense of connection, even oneness, with all things. (The other four are be mindful, love, take in the good, and go green.) "Opening out" can sound kind of airy-fairy or ...
Views: 1000 - Awesome Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Happy During School Holidays - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kashmira KarandeStressed that the children will ricochet off the dividers in sheer weariness amid the school occasions? Or on the other hand they'll be stuck to kid's shows or playstations all late spring? Here are some approaches to keep them engaged, dynamic and out of inconvenience. At next to no or no ...
Views: 999 - Knowing What We Want - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosAs we grow older, we become whole on our own. We are like Asian art, fully blown. It is normal for people to constantly seek human’s help for no man is an island. We connect and we interact with others. But “us” as a whole and our appreciation of ourselves do not depend on how others see us as ...
Views: 999(2 votes) - What Are You Saying? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Rick Hanson"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Ah, not really. Often it's words - and the tone that comes with them - that actually do the most damage. Just think back on some of the things that have been said to you over the years - especially those said with ...
Views: 999 - Don't be that guy... - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Andy KayYou know how in every comment section online there’s always that one guy who’s bitchy and moany about whatever the subject matter? Yeah, don't be that guy. Often, there’s more than one. (Lookin’ at you, YouTube!) And of course, girls do it too, but they tend to be more passive-aggressive, ...
Views: 998 - Thoughts On Resilience - Part Two - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Rita SchianoEach of us has a considerable capacity for strength. And while sometimes it is easier to embrace being a victim of circumstances, that role removes the obligation to change. Resilient people do not let adversity define them. Instead, they rise above adversity—poverty, abuse, neglect violence, ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - What to do if your Uber Driver crashes? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Nicki JennsHailing an Uber cab is a quick solution to reach any place, no matter you are going for a business meet or have a fun party to attend. The cheap and convenient service aids you reach any destination quickly. 70% of the Americans rely on Uber cab to reach important places. With popularity, ...
Views: 998 - Do You Care? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 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: 997 - Filling the Soul Hole - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonToday, more than ever, a spirit of hopelessness presses down particularly on people who don’t like themselves or feel like they can’t do anything right. Many lack a feeling of significance which is crucial to emotional, spiritual, physical and relational stability. Countless people try to meet ...
Views: 997(4 votes) - How We Find Happiness in Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow We Find Happiness in Life. Happiness is life’s most desired goal. But we can never achieve it while we continue to look outside of ourselves, as it is an inside job. “Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every ...
Views: 997 - What Do You Do When The Bottom Falls Out? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Rick HansonIt takes heart to live in even ordinary times. By "taking heart," I mean several related things: Sensing your heart and chest Finding encouragement in what is good both around you and inside you Resting in your own warmth, compassion, and kindness; resting in the caring for ...
Views: 995 - What's weighing you down? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Rick HansonOn the path of life, most of us are hauling way too much weight. What's in your own backpack? If you're like most of us, you've got too many items on each day's To Do list and too much stuff in the closet. Too many entanglements with other people. And too many "shoulds," worries, guilts, and ...
Views: 995 - Why You Need to Cultivate Self-Love - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarSelf-love - really? Isn’t it conceited, selfish, unpleasant, arrogant, narcissistic, vain and full of false pride? It is, if ego-based and full of self-importance. However, there is a different kind of self-love you really need. The right kind of Self-Love. Real self-love is a spiritually ...
Views: 995 - How To Be Happy Now? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Santosh RamachandranHappiness is a choice one makes for herself or himself. Well most people think that they will become happy if they get all their desires. But what happens is, when we get some of our desires, we become temporarily happy and then we add more desires to the list. So now we have some of our desires ...
Views: 994 - Is your emotional baggage enslaving you? - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you spend your days feeling like you aren’t really living up to your potential? Are you frustrated by the feeling that the way you are today isn’t who you really are? Many people don’t realise it, but your Authentic Self can, and probably has, become buried over the years under old emotional ...
Views: 993 - When Have People Been Caring? - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Rick HansonEveryone knows what it's like to care about someone. Remember being with a friend, a mate, a pet: you feel warmly connected, and want him or her not to suffer and to be happy. On the other hand, you've probably had the sense, one time or another, of not being cared about. That you didn't ...
Views: 993 - *** Was She an Angel? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Barbara Becker HolsteinWelcome to a world where happiness is a possible mental and emotional state at least a good part of the time. Welcome to the Enchanted Self Positive Psychology Concepts where I teach you how to generate a life worth living that has meaning, value and integrity for you. Unique to your mental ...
Views: 992 - ***The Communal Sharing of Enchantment - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Barbara Becker HolsteinOne of the ways that we overcome adversity and live a life worth living, experiencing lots of positive emotions and staying mentally well is by being open to the concept of mentoring. Mentoring and learning from each other is much more that taking a course or explicitly giving someone advice ...
Views: 992 - 5 Healthy Relationship Boundaries To Establish Now - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Susan BakerCreating and maintaining boundaries is important to for building healthy relationships and developing your own confidence and self-worth. There are lots of personal boundaries you might set, but here are a few that I think can help you right away — whether it’s with a friend or your significant ...
Views: 992 - Definition: Good Life Living - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteIt's all in the words It's now been proven by science and psychology that the shortest path to success in your career, relationships, and life in general is tied to your command of the most practical words. But how do you know where to look to find "success words" that pay these great ...
Views: 991 - What Kind of Stress Are You Under? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Dr. Jay WarrenStress is something everyone experiences on a daily basis. Most people only think of “stress” as the negative emotional strain that gives us that adrenaline rush feeling of butterflies in our stomach. But there is another, more comprehensive way of looking at stress and one that will make ...
Views: 991(4 votes) - Where Do You Live? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Rick HansonAs a kid, I was really out of touch with my body. I hardly noticed it most of the time, and when I did, I prodded it like a mule to do a better job of hauling "me" - the head - around. This approach helped me soldier through some tough times. But there were costs. Many pleasures were numbed, ...
Views: 991 - 5 Starter Steps for Greater Inner Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonInner happiness is an inside job; a mindset, an idea, a thought, a decision. It's a willingness to see things differently. And it requires action, commitment and perseverance. It also requires letting go of grievances, and letting go of grievances requires letting go of the thought system we ...
Views: 990 - In Problems Lie Hidden Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Ted CiubaWe’ve had some turbulent economic times lately, for sure. As I write, unemployment is at its highest level in twenty-six years. To give you some idea of how sales have softened: one of my dear friends was recently told by her employer that they were easing her out the door in three hours, after ...
Views: 990 - What Matters Most To You? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Rick HansonIn every life, reminders arrive about what's really important. I've recently received one myself, in a form that's already come to countless people and will come to countless more: news of a potentially serious health problem. My semi-annual dermatology mole check turned up a localized ...
Views: 990 - 9 Resolutions to Become the Best You in 2019 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from Carmen HarraA funny thing happens right around this time of the year: we suddenly realize that we want to change. We want to lose weight or eat healthier, save money or give up old habits. So we set January first as the official date of change and start to seek improvement, sometimes desperately, and ...
Views: 989 - How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Self image, Self Esteem, Positive thinking, Positive psychology, Success, Success principles, Self help, Self Help books, Empowerment, Transformation, Thoughts, Inspiration “Inspiration, ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Out Of Balance? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Rick HansonBy "sobriety," I mean healthy self-control, a centered enjoyment of life, and an inner freedom from drivenness. We typically apply this sense of balance and self-care to things like food, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, money, and risky behaviors. And if you like, you could bring sobriety to other ...
Views: 989 - What I Learnt From My 50 Different Jobs (Hint: Only Do What You Love) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasA Jill-of-All-Trades from a young age, I've had more than 50 jobs in my life - mainly because I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I thought I'd test them all! I had serious angst about my "purpose" and wandered through these jobs hoping for a bolt of inspiration to hit me. I also had a ...
Views: 989(3 votes) - More Isn't the Answer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Michael ReevesMore Isn’t the Answer “What I want is what I've not got, but what I need is all around me.” –Dave Matthews The pursuit for more is akin to watching a dog chasing its tail. Have you noticed that it never quite reaches it? More is always just out of reach. The drive for more becomes a ...
Views: 987(3 votes) - More Isn't the Answer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Michael ReevesMore Isn’t the Answer “What I want is what I've not got, but what I need is all around me.” –Dave Matthews The pursuit for more is akin to watching a dog chasing its tail. Have you noticed that it never quite reaches it? More is always just out of reach. The drive for more becomes a ...
Views: 987(3 votes) - Stressing Over Murdoch Madness - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Michele RisaLiving in a world where technology evolves into more complex forms by the second is an incredible accomplishment. Yet at the same time, it can generate manipulation, corruption, and invasion of privacy, given we are all too aware of computer hacking, cyber bullying, and identity theft. There ...
Views: 987 - Where Are You Headed? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Rick HansonThe Practice. I recently did a meditation retreat (at Spirit Rock, wonderful place, including for workshops). One evening as we walked out of the hall after the last sit, I was feeling rattled and discombobulated. (One of the benefits of a retreat - though it can be uncomfortable - is that it ...
Views: 987 - Kate Middleton is NOT trapped in Princess Diana’s shadow! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Julia HarrisDuring a recent visit to the dentists I flicked through an popular woman’s magazine. One of the headlines was: Kate:Trapped In Diana’s Shadow What a load of tosh!kate 225x300 Kate Middleton is NOT trapped in Princess Dianas shadow! Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge had never ...
Views: 986 - What's fundamental? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Rick HansonIn middle school, I thought it would be cool to play a musical instrument, and picked the clarinet. My wise parents rented one rather than buying it, and I started practicing. (In the garage because it sounded pretty screechy.) After a week or two of doing scales, I got bored and picked my way ...
Views: 985 - Avoid the 3 Mistakes Professional Women Make and Create Miracles - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bonnie SnyderMany times “miracles” and support come from unexpected corners and in unusual ways. Sometimes… right in the face of what looks “negative”. If you are like most professional women your mission and vision for what you want to accomplish is big. When our human self stays hooked on a belief about ...
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