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- The Key to Experiencing Joy Even During Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Marquita HeraldEach of us at some point in our lives will experience hardship or difficult times. It can be something as simple (but nonetheless hurtful) as someone saying something negative about you, a personal rejection or someone showing harsh resentment toward you. A few of us will experience life ...
Views: 1446 - The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, medical information, medical resources, brain The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 3321 - The Magic of Success through a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Rhod JonesSuccess through a positive mental attitude might be hard to understand for some, especially if you're looking for an explanation based on pure logic and science. However, when you think of it deeply, you'll understand that developing a positive attitude can get things done for you. It works ...
Views: 1956 - The Many Benefits of Laughter. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsLearning to enjoy our lives is one of the greatest challenges we face as adults. And, it is also the single most important thing we can accomplish. Yet, many of us continue to struggle through life without feeling well-balanced and joyful. Ergo another round of self-help books that promise us ...
Views: 1325 - The Masks We All Wear - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergDon't we all wear masks at one time or another, pretending that everything is OK? There are many reasons people may act out this charade. It's not uncommon to hide personal pain, because putting it on display for all to see can be embarrassing and even destabilize relationships. Yet studies show ...
Views: 1812 - The Mental Illness Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerMental illness is the gorilla in the room that nobody wants to talk about. It is that dirty secret that everyone knows but never openly acknowledges, instead whispering about it in dark corners where others cannot hear. It has become an epidemic of catastrophic proportions, yet it is still ...
Views: 1387 - The Mind To Body Connection - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Emma JamesSouth Africa, fighting for a gold Medal in powerlifting and about to lift a rather large amount of weight. When I pulled that bar I miraculously blew 3 discs in back which was in fact the beginning of a complete revelation. Coming form a competitive background and having had a wise old Yoda ...
Views: 1340 - The Not-Enough Consideration: How To Overcome - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Susanna KearneyThis blog is part 2 of "The Mother Connection" blogpiece, and is a part of Susanna’s book. It’s impossible today for any of us to not be triggered around our own “enough-ness,” given how much our culture uses this very concept to demonstrate and than sell to us what we need to feel ...
Views: 1864 - The One Person You Always Need To Trust Is You! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Christiana StarMost successful and beneficial relationships include an element of trust. Expecting loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness you assume that the other person will do what they say, that their word can be relied upon and that promises, commitments and agreements will be kept. When trust is ...
Views: 1093 - The only cure to increase your self-esteem - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Felicity MuscatSelf-esteem is a value that you unconsciously place upon yourself. It is based upon choices that you make throughout your life and you will find that it fluctuates. The main reason why psychology experts have failed to increase self-esteem through many different approaches is because self-esteem ...
Views: 856 - The Personality-Happiness Paradox - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelI was having tea with a friend yesterday morning. We were talking about a transition she is making in her life. She recently left her employer in pursuit of a dream. The problem: she doesn’t know what the dream is. She left one thing to head towards another. The “other” is unknown. She knew ...
Views: 1535 - The Positive Psychology of Play: How Play Helps Children to Flourish - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperChildren love to play and become totally absorbed in games they choose for themselves. Everyone agrees that play is important for young children but once children reach school age it can become crowded out by a busy timetable of structured activities and homework. But play is not just a time ...
Views: 1525 - The Power of Affirmations - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Shefali BurnsThere has been a lot of talk about using positive affirmations in the last few years. But do they really work? Positive affirmations can be used to train your mind. They help to eliminate negative self-talk which can be very damaging. In my past articles I mentioned that we create our reality ...
Views: 1041 - The Power of Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from William CottringerThe Power of Awareness By Bill Cottringer “What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.” ~Abraham Maslow. Focusing on one thing in life being more important than any other is a common mistake we often make. This usually results in over-embracing a ...
Views: 1429 - The Power of Belief - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Michael JonesDo you believe in yourself? I do. Sometimes all it takes to be successful is a positive mind set. Positive thoughts can be powerful. Believing in yourself is a huge first step towards a successful presentation. Just for a moment, forget all the stress, anxiety, and nervousness you ...
Views: 1242 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 828 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 857 - The Power of Expectation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol WhitakerThe Power of Expectation Did you know that your life and body as it is right now is a result of what you expected to come about in your life? Did you know that because of the Law of Perception, what you perceive as “good” or “bad” will, in fact, be drawn to you, whether you like it or ...
Views: 3658 - The Power of Joy & Gratitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Traci BrosmanI recently have been reminded of something I have known but had forgotten its importance. Everything you do should come from a place of pure joy in your heart. It is key to your success and happiness. When you do every task, even the mundane with joy and gratitude - that task will be done ...
Views: 1265 - The Power Of Mind Magic And What It Could Do For You - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Greg FrostWhat is mind magic? And how is it beneficial for you? Mind magic is the power of your brain. When you use the power of your brain, you will see how powerful it is. Without your brain, you wouldn’t be able to function or even read what you’re reading now. You probably wouldn’t even be alive. So, ...
Views: 588 - The Power of Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Melyssa MonizWhere self-control is more of an abstract concept, a mental exercise, self-discipline is a physical, actionable concept. Self-discipline is the basis of self-control and therefore without discipline no measure of self-control alone will bring you the success you desire. Has there ever been ...
Views: 844 - The Power of the Spirit to Shatter Our Trance and Heal - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Emmett MillerSpirituality is the process of distinguishing between the superficial and the essential. In our high-speed world there is only time for the superficial, (choose more current examples – the Kardashian’s, etc. the Honey Boo Boos, the Paris Hiltons, the Beavis and Buttheads. Instead of going to the ...
Views: 683 - The Power Of Words - Choose Them Carefully To Heal Not Harm - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Harry HooverDo you understand the power of words? Words can be terribly effective weapons when used with malice. I have a friend who was verbally abused while growing up. Today – at 47 – he still suffers the wounds from the words used on him by his mother. “You’re no good,” she told him. “You’ll never ...
Views: 1166 - The Price of Giving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Michelle Gutierrez“In the beginning, the price of giving great love is risking that it won’t be returned. Until you understand, of course, that great love is always returned. With interest.” – Mike Dooley Remember the first time you fell for someone. Oh sure the stories will vary from, we are married to ...
Views: 914 - The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Craig LockCategory (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html ...
Views: 4719 - The Psychology of Games of Chance - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Melissa DavisNo one is sure when people started to gamble, or how it happened. However, it is certain that it has been around for a very long time. The world of today is both fascinated and disgusted with the implications of gambling, which continues to attract men and women to the possibility of quick, easy ...
Views: 1254 - The Purrfect Medicine: Separating The Myths From The Truth About Having An Emotional Support Animal - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerI have a pair of sugar gliders. They’ve been with me for over six years, since they were eight weeks out of pouch. For those who do not know what sugar gliders are – they are small marsupials that can live twelve to fifteen years and bond closely with their owners. I have brought them many ...
Views: 1715 - The Pursuit of Happiness— the Challenge for Every Family Person - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Rich MiltonWe try to fill the emptiness we felt with things that makes us happy. We wanted to get rich to buy the things we want. We wanted to be a good spouse to please our partner and make him happy. We wanted to be a good father or mother to make our children proud and happy. And when everything turns ...
Views: 1285 - The Resiliency Route to Authentic Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Nan HendersonEvery day of life, everyone draws upon what researchers call the innate capacity for overcoming adversity: Resiliency. When dealing life's small hassles, such as getting stuck in a traffic jam or diffusing an argument with a coworker, or making the necessary arrangements to take care of a ...
Views: 770 - The Revolutionary Ways of Developing Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Rhod JonesDeveloping mental toughness is not easy. However, with the right information and a motivation to succeed, you will be able to develop this through your own efforts. In this article I will discuss the benefits of possessing a mental toughness, and I will also provide you with some mental ...
Views: 1083 - The Road to Personal Development and Wellness: Navigating a Hub of Growth - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2023 from Braden LoweIn the vast landscape of personal development and wellness resources, there exists a platform that serves as a beacon of hope and transformation. Whether you're on a quest for self-improvement, wellness, or simply seeking a path to personal growth, this platform offers a wealth of tools, ...
Views: 348 - The Sailing Trip from Hell - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Greg GiesenThe four-day trip around the Channel Islands, just off the coast of Southern California, started out like it was supposed to—calm seas, plenty of sunshine, and moderate wind speed of 18 to 20 knots. The channel was only about 35 miles across, which meant we would make safe harbor for the evening ...
Views: 775 - The secret to having unshakable willpower - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatHaving a weak will is often considered “normal”. Strong-willed individuals are admired for their success. While those with little to no will power just assume willpower is something some people get and some don’t. This belief deters them from ever attempting to change, or find the source of ...
Views: 1230 - The Secret to Real Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marie BarrettHappiness is what we all aspire to. But you will feel deep happiness only when you first choose to be happy. Yes, happiness is a definite choice, a chosen way of being, thinking and acting that inevitably leads to positive results. The simple techniques I outline below will help you get started ...
Views: 1239 - The Severance From Being - by We live our lives separated from Being.
We are divorced from the Being of others around us as well as from our own inner Being.
Animals, which we consider as inferior, are doing much better - they are never disconnected from their inner-being. In fact, each animal is an intact, united essence, ...
Views: 1445 - The Strength of Smiles: How To Change Your Life By Being Positive. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Kathleen White“I knew today was going to be awful the moment I got out of bed” is something most, if not all, of us have uttered at least once in our lives. You get out of bed, feeling just awful, the hot water runs out in the middle of your shower, and then you burn the eggs, miss the bus, and arrive late ...
Views: 741 - The Technique That Will Stop You From Just Coping During Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHow tired are you of hearing the same worn out teaching methods for generalized anxiety and panic attacks? You can't really blame doctors and psychologists I guess, because most of them have never experienced a full blown panic attack or have been though general anxiety hour after hour, day ...
Views: 902 - The Temple of Memory - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Susan McNeal VelasquezAttics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic was often stifling hot, cramped and suffocating. You would ascend a steep, narrow stairway, a storage box held precariously in hand, and deposit it in the nearest empty space, relieved to get ...
Views: 1621 - The Time Has Come to Fight Like a Girl - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2020 from Veronica VargasI loved being a girl and adore being a woman. I was daddy’s little fiery daughter, but life for me changed when I grew into my sexuality and I started to date. I’ll never forget how dad looked at me while I introduced a new boyfriend. It was as if I had dirt on my clothes, and I knew then that ...
Views: 823 - The Top Ten Things You Should Never Say to a Person With Generalized Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThere are some things that you just need to hold back from saying when it comes to communicating effectively with someone with an anxiety disorder. Although anxious people hear these kinds of comments and questions quite often, they don't get any easier to hear as time goes by. If you are part ...
Views: 1126 - The Train Ticket - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Ron ParkerThe Train Ticket I gave my grandson, upon his graduation from High School, a battered old train ticket, dated June of 1961. He was always to keep it with him, and refer to it whenever his life went awry. Background I was a young soldier stationed in Metz, France. I was sent to a ...
Views: 971 - The Trap - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our world is full of wants and needs. When you don’t have material things, you feel underprivileged. When you don’t experience the same pleasures as others, you feel underprivileged. When you get older you start to acquire the things you lacked growing up. Your path in life changes and the ...
Views: 1515 - The True Secret to Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairSelf-esteem, just like happiness, is really a way of thinking. It is able to cause you to feel content, happy and also self-confident. It may also cause you to feel useless, undesirable and even fragile. Self-esteem could best be compared to a strong battery pack. If the battery pack has been ...
Views: 864 - The Truth About Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Matthew CostelloTrue happiness comes from the inside; it’s a choice that you make. Far too often I hear people say, “I’ll be happy when I get a new job or when I meet the person of my dreams,” the list goes on and on; however, there is one important element missing from these statements and expectations. ...
Views: 734 - The Truth About Sex, The Real Deal About Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2022 from Shubham SardaIntroduction: Sex is a hot topic these days, and that’s a shame. We all know there’s more to sex than just getting it on. In fact, sex is something that should be taken seriously, especially if you want to have healthy relationships. But what do we really know about sex? Is it good for us? Is it ...
Views: 535 - The Truth Will Set You Free2 (John 8: 31-32) - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2022 from William CottringerThe Truth Will Set You Free2 (John 8: 31-32) By Bill Cottringer “The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.” ~David Foster Wallace, author. From my research, there seem to be two main opposing sources for interpreting the true literal and the intriguing ...
Views: 531 - 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 - The Two Sides of Hope - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Marquita HeraldI recently read an article that stated, according to research, despite unemployment and any number of economic and social indicators to the contrary, 80% of the population holds “unrealistic, optimistic beliefs” about their own future. It really got me to thinking about the two sides of ...
Views: 1544 - The Unstoppable Power of Your Mind - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Mandy BassWhether you are aware of it or not, the power of your mind is ALWAYS at work … but not always in your awareness. The subconscious mind is an entirely different "creature" from the conscious mind. This is often a difficult idea to truly grasp, and yet it is precisely the reason that people ...
Views: 1410 - The Upside Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Ken FieldsAnxiety isn’t all bad; it has an upside. Anxiety can be viewed to have a functional use. It is not arising out of nothing for no purpose. Anxiety is a kind of low grade fear; an apprehension. It is a form of caution. It is an awareness of possible threat, of potential danger. This wariness of ...
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