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- 16 ways to be kind to yourself - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2020 from Mann GhattWe all have experienced loving others and being loved by others to some extent. But very few of us have experienced self-love. For many, the idea of loving our self seems alien and sounds like a new age philosophy. Loving oneself is not a new age philosophy. Buddha said this about self-love some ...
Views: 626 - 16 Year Old Letter - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Scott GrovesI still remember the day I received the letter in the mail that made me realise that this book just had to be written. I had been working hard on myself for many years, reading books, listening to tapes and going to seminars when I opened the letter that gave me the clarity I needed. The ...
Views: 1400 - 3 Little Known Tricks That Get You To Hypnotize Minds - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Greg FrostMind control or hypnotization can be said to be a state in which a person is relaxed, in a sharp concentration and in a position to follow instructions issued to him. It is fun to learn how to hypnotize minds of people. A lot of people like doing it as a leisure activity as it’s something that ...
Views: 1825 - 3 Things That May Be Affecting Your Mental Health (Without Your Realizing It) - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Alvina JenniferMental health is a complicated thing. Sometimes, it’s hard to know what exactly is causing the issues you’re having with your mood, motivation, or anxiety. The reality, of course, is that there are many factors and only one solution. Be compassionate with yourself and find ways to address your ...
Views: 796 - 3 Things To Look Out For In A Mental Health Therapist - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Greg FrostA good mental health therapist seeks to improve the state of mind of individuals and help them overcome things that bar them from learning and growing. People, who are psychological stable, are well emotionally and behaviorally. They are said to be mentally healthy. This means that a mental ...
Views: 966 - 3 Ways to Avoid Loneliness When Working From Home - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhile working from home has a lot of upsides, it also has a few challenges. One is social isolation and loneliness. Here are just a few ways you can overcome that. Go Out Working from home is really more of a figure of speech rather than a literal description of where you are going to ...
Views: 1085 - 4 Quick Tips To Reprogramming The Subconscious Mind With Little Effort - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Greg FrostIt is all now about reprogramming the subconscious mind and then some. The bug has caught and everyone is suddenly looking left and right for ideas and information on how to boost the power and capacity of their brain. The good news is that some of the tips just work wonders while some of them ...
Views: 1607 - 4 Things to Consider When Taking a Risk in This New Year - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Michael BroderYou may have already begun taking the steps to see your New Year's resolutions come to fruition. Perhaps you finally got around to joining that gym, or maybe you were able to confront a friend about something on your mind that's difficult to talk about. Whatever new you may have initiated so far ...
Views: 1440 - 4 Ways Restoring Mobility Can Help a Person's Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Anica OaksWhen an individual loses his or her mobility, that’s not the only thing that is lost. Individuals who were once able to move about as they pleased and transport themselves at will had freedom, power, and even purpose, each of which can take a toll on mental health if you don’t have them. So just ...
Views: 1402 - 5 Mind Control Techniques That Work to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Greg FrostMind control techniques help to develop healthy and positive effects and therefore work to change your life in many ways. The mind is very powerful. By using these techniques you can achieve any dream even the impossible as long as it is within reality. The brain releases the mind power to ...
Views: 790 - 5 steps to discovering what your niche is by a Life coach| ACHNET - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Achnet Social1. Ask yourself, under the umbrella of life, what do you enjoy helping people with the most? When your friends come to you for advice, what life area do you feel the most passionate and confident talking about? 2. Okay, keep that in mind. Put it in your back pocket. Now ask your friends and ...
Views: 640 - 5 Steps To Get Rid Of Clutter And Enjoy An Enhanced Sense Of Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Patricia WagnerYou are probably aware that your surroundings can influence how you feel. For example, if everything around you is a chaotic mess, that will probably affect your emotions. For that reason, your home needs to be a peaceful retreat. However, if it's stuffed with odds and ends stored all over the ...
Views: 1087 - 5 Technologies Redefining the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2018 from Richard johnWith the advancement of technology, smart treatment plans are added to benefit the healthcare industry. There are numerous digitally enabled products as the outcome of the technologies that doctors are utilizing in improving patient’s quality of care and ultimate outcome. According to the ...
Views: 860 - 5 Things You Didn't Know About Deep Brain Stimulation - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Greg FrostBefore the approval of the Food and Drug Federation fordeep brain stimulation, there was little help availableto people suffering from various neurological disorders. However, from 1997 things changed for the better when this complicated medical procedure was accepted worldwide as a treatment ...
Views: 704 - 5 Things You Were Not Aware Of About The Power Of The Brain - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Greg FrostThe power of the brain is deeply embedded in the unconscious mind. It is for this reason then that a very large percentage of the world’s population is yet to discover the massive power. Those who have mastered the art can readily affirm its potential. Surprisingly, no one has ever established ...
Views: 868 - 5 Ways to Boost Your Brain into Old Age - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWe all know that as we age, we need to take care of our heart, our bones, and the rest of our body by eating well, exercising, and so on. But at the same time, we often do not think of protecting the brain, that organ which distinguishes us from animals. The thought of losing your mind to ...
Views: 2774 - 5 ways to improve your mental health for spring 2023 - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2023 from Rima chandraSpring is finally here, and with the brighter and warmer days ahead of us, it’s time to focus on what truly matters - our mental health. Particularly, mental health is something that is often stigmatized and overlooked, but now that we’re in the spring of 2023, mental health is becoming ...
Views: 388 - 5-Yoga postures to ease Tension and Stress - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Yogi chetanGenerally, we can observe that lots of things are available in the market to reduces tension and stress like wine, cookies, rescue remedy etc. These works only for external solutions to tension or worry in every possible place imaginable. Thankfully for AYM 'yoga school in Rishikesh' and its ...
Views: 1252 - 6 Common Concerns About Handwriting Analysis: The Truth Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHandwriting analysis is the scientific investigation of handwriting to determine personality characteristics. Although handwriting analysis is gaining in popularity, many misconceptions exist about this complex form of personality analysis. Below we address six common concerns ...
Views: 2360 - 6 Unique Niches in Psychology - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2018 from Mark JohnWhen the word psychologist comes up, most of us picture the stereotypical image of someone sitting with pen and notebook calmly listening to a patient stretched out on a couch unburdening their innermost secrets. The field of psychology, however, is so much broader than just clinical psychology. ...
Views: 1785 - 6 Warning Signs of a Manipulative Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Zita FeketeAt my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”. She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly pretending everything’s all right. I was ...
Views: 3460 - 7 Benefits Which Our Brain Gains By Making Music For Healthy Life - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from meddco healthcareListening to Music can be a source of pleasure but also there are many other psychological benefits. It can be entertaining, can influence your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. Music can energize our body, can relax our mind, also manage to promote emotional health. Below are some benefits ...
Views: 585 - 7 Factors That Influence Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from James BurbankFrom workplace stress and fast-paced 21st-century lifestyle to traumatic experiences and death of family members, the number of issues that can chip off chinks of your mental health is quite lengthy. Still, it doesn’t always take a tough psychological test to shatter one’s mental ...
Views: 1322 - 7 Keys to Positive Living - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc ShulmanIn a world filled with a constant barrage of negativity, as we feel the pain of our struggling economy on a daily basis, it is easy to become jaded and cynical. Perhaps more than ever before our society is in need of tools to help achieve happiness, fulfillment and success. In fact, people are ...
Views: 1873 - 7 mental health specialists reveal what best individuals get faulty about accent - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from mixail xarapascommon stress myths girl in sweatshirt looking off into distance there is customarily only 1 means we talk about stress: it's depraved. when the focal point isn't on the way to avoid it, it's on all the terrible approaches it can destroy your lifestyles. accent can get in the manner of first ...
Views: 692 - 7 Myths About Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2021 from Sophia leeImpostor Syndrome was first defined by Dr. Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1985. It is one marked by feelings of undeserving for his or her achievements and constant worry that they would be exposed as fraud. Further, Impostor Syndrome is also called Impostor Phenomenon because it ...
Views: 413 - 7 Strategies for Renewing by ‘Running in Idle’ - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2022 from James MapesLiming: Caribbean Dictionary: Referring to the art of doing nothing while sharing food, drink, conversation and laughter. Chilling or hanging out. Idle: American Dictionary Adjective: Avoiding work or being lazy. Verb: spend time doing nothing. Running in idle: Mapes’ ...
Views: 491 - 7 Techniques To Build Confidence Instantly - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Matthew WatkinsonEach week, work out exactly what you want to accomplish and set goals. This will bring structure to your week and you'll have clarity and purpose about what your life is about. Include work, family, social and personal aspects and each time you achieve a goal, give yourself a little reward. The ...
Views: 1771 - 7 Tips for Boomers To Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeOk its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ...
Views: 1182 - A Better Understanding of Focus and Intense Concentration - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2022 from Leon EdwardDid you know that you have about 50,000 thoughts every day? Those thoughts actually create the world you live in. You have the power to create any kind of world you desire; you are in control of that world and your thoughts. It's totally up to you which thoughts you will entertain, give energy ...
Views: 599 - A Brief Summary Of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Connie LimonPersonality disorders usually refer to personality traits that are extreme or that cause enough difficulty in a person’s life to interfere with daily functioning to the point of “disabling.” A true personality disorder is more severe than simple negative personality traits we all show at ...
Views: 1789 - A Classification of Lies and Confabulations - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Sam VakninA statement constitutes a lie only if at least one of the interlocutors knows it to be untrue, yet insists or assumes that it is true. If all the parties involved in the exchange know that the statement is false or if none of them know whether it is false or true, then it is fiction or an act of ...
Views: 2574 - A Day in A Life of Treading Water: Borderline Personality Disorder. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Sean LatimerA Day in a Life of Treading Water Introduction This is a case study of a 23-year old Canadian Caucasian woman who has been diagnosed as suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, and is under the care of a psychiatrist for medication (Effexor and Loxapine) and talking therapy. Before ...
Views: 5713 - A doctor's script - by Have you ever wondered why doctors have such notoriously bad handwritings? It often seems as if the words in their prescriptions have to be guessed at rather than read.
One explanation is that doctors tend to write quickly - a tendency that is undoubtedly increased by years of note-taking at ...
Views: 912 - A Five Stage Re-entry to the Here and Now - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Paul DunionA Five Stage Re-entry into the Here and Now Paul Dunion The idea that it may be worthwhile to live as much as possible in the here and now seems to have been reduced to a minor spiritual axiom. Recently, while having dinner with an old friend who has enjoyed a generous amount of ...
Views: 711 - A Friend in Need - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Rhonda RabowThere are many ways to help a loved one through illness Recently, I have had a few clients come to see me because they were worried about a friend or family member going through a critical illness. One woman said she wanted to be supportive, yet was concerning about being too pushy or ...
Views: 1622 - A heart warming story - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI would also like to share this story with you. Whilst emailing talk shows I sent an email to a particular lady host. It was strange as it took me some time to find her email address, but something told me to keep looking. Once found I emailed her. Within ten minutes I received an urgent reply, ...
Views: 1451 - A JOURNEY OF PSYCHOLOGY - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Laura SilvaIt is believed that most of the psychics are good observers. Extrasensory perception cannot be actually called as just coincidences, neither those experiences are always related to psychic abilities. For instance, your on a holiday, you plan to go back and when your home you catch some thief’s ...
Views: 1342 - A Journey to a New Life - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Mark GillespiePersonal growth and recovery from abuse is a journey. The journey we shall take commences at the point when one’s inner life begins, as a child, but not a living child, an inner-child, locked in time, forever orbiting in the universe within one’s head, and there is likely more than one such ...
Views: 1872 - A New Take on New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Stan SmithWell, it’s almost April….and most of us have long abandoned, if not forgotten, our New Year’s resolutions. Again. Even thinking about them now is discouraging, except for the usual annual consolation: Wait Till Next Year! But maybe there’s a better way to approach this whole Resolutions ...
Views: 811 - A New Year celebration to start a new version of you - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2021 from matthew OrtnerAs the New Year begins many people start to frantically construct their life around their new resolutions, falling into the belief that in just a few short days they will transform their lives for the better. You don’t need a New Year celebration to start a new version of you, to move into a ...
Views: 826 - A Psychology for the New Age: Quantum Psychology - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Jean BoydBell bottoms, transcendental meditation, love beads, civil rights, protest marches: the 1960s, the Age of Aquarius, a time of radical social change that ushered in the “New Age.” Time passed, and gradually, New Age ideas made their way into the cultural mainstream. Among them is ...
Views: 2377 - A Question Of Values - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockValues could be defined as beliefs in which we have an emotional investment. If we study the values of rural areas throughout the world, we see that a pastoral, agricultural life naturally propagates ethics and ideals that create harmony between people, such as thrift, honesty, quietness, ...
Views: 1100 - A Quick Look At 6 Different Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Steven QaresmaPersonality disorders: 1. Antisocial Personality: People who have this type of disorder (usually men) have a callous disregard for the rights and feelings of others, and to achieve some material gain or personal gratification, exploit others. Possess characteristics such as poor frustration ...
Views: 1566 - A Real-Life Phenomenon to Help You Succeed As a Writer - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Lesley VosWhen you are a creative person who writes, you perfectly know what a writer's block is. Moreover, you know dozens of tricks and tactics to deal with it. Struggling to come up with fresh and non-trivial ideas for new stories, articles, or blog posts, you research hundreds of websites and books to ...
Views: 1501 - A Review Of Current health news - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2020 from ketsaal llpNHS Covid-19 Make contact with tracers say the 'shambolic' procedure is 'naturally not Prepared' and confess they have nothing to do all day long - In spite of staying compensated up to £27-an-hour The NHS Examination and Trace procedure for England went live on Thursday, four days ahead in the ...
Views: 687 - A Royal Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kelley KosowWith all of the negative news as well as alarming acts of and allegations against current world leaders, I was absolutely thrilled to see headlines that Prince Harry was speaking out about his mental health issues. In an interview with Byrony Gordon who has just launched a podcast entitled ...
Views: 1266 - A Technique for Shifting the Focus of Consciousness Into a Status of Complete Identification - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2022 from santosh krinskyPatanjali in his Yoga Sutras describes the practice of samyama which is a power of identification that results from the systematic development of dharana (holding the mind on to some particular object), dhyana (an unbroken flow of knowledge in that object) and samadhi (reflecting on the meaning, ...
Views: 383 - Absorption in Our Outer Life, Living in the ‘Now’, Mindfulness and Detachment - by Submitted on May 29, 2022 from santosh krinskyMost people live a life without inward reflectoin, reacting to circumstances, conditioned by habits developed through millennia, trained responses and built up expectations. Their lives are fixated on whatever is presented to them at the moment, and they lose any sense of self-awareness in this ...
Views: 479 - Accessing the True Source of Vital Energy - by Submitted on May 25, 2022 from santosh krinskyAccess to the universal vital force and the renewal of one’s energy follows basic principles that can be seen in the action of another universal force that allows the creation of results in the external world, symbolised by what we know as ‘money’. In his book The Mother, Sri Aurobindo states ...
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