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- How to Love Your Loneliness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Brenda AdelmanVienna, Austria circa 1987: I had just graduated from college and was alive with the excitement of exploring the world. My brother, Warren, had been living in this breathtakingly beautiful city for several years and I missed him. He was acting in an English-speaking movie starring Ben Kingsley ...
Views: 2843(2 votes) - Journal Writing Secrets - Overcome Your Personal Obstacles With Daily Journaling - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyEvery day, we face obstacles that challenge us in our personal growth and test our resolve for going after what we want in life. Overcoming these obstacles seems to require super human powers that us normal humans just don't possess. But you can increase your internal strength by expressing your ...
Views: 3706(1 vote) - 7 Tips For Stress Management At Work - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterWhat would work be without stress? Pretty unsuccessful! Stress at work lets you know that you are challenging your own limits, when you are pushing beyond your own limits, like when you push yourself to finish a project before the deadline. Stress also wears down your physical and emotional ...
Views: 1819 - Simple And Effective Way In Managing Panic Attacks And Emotional Problems - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Nathan TylerA relatively new therapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique has been used successfully by thousands of people for managing panic attacks. People who'd rather not take anti-anxiety medication, might turn to natural cures for panic attacks such as EFT, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, homeopathy and ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - Yoga and Meditation -Find Out How To Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoLet's discuss the inner workings of fear. Can the mind, psyche, conscious, ever be totally and completely void of fear? Can you ever be totally void of fear? How can Yoga and Meditation help in our quest to eliminate fear. First we must begin by defining fear. Since it may have different ...
Views: 1928 - Rejection Sensitivity, Irrational Jealousy and Impact on Relationships - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from MONICA FRANKAs a child Cynthia's hyperactive behavior often annoyed others. Her teachers frequently reprimanded her in school. The other students called her "stupid" and refused to let her join them in activities. At home, her father criticized her and beat her with a belt whenever her parents received a ...
Views: 7676(2 votes) - Fear or faith ? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Deepak DixitFuture is unknown for everyone. You maybe rich or poor, powerful or meek, V.I.P. or ordinary person, it holds true. Does that mean, ‘we gamble each time we participate in an event or perform any action in our lives.’ Can we predict or control the outcome of events with 100% ...
Views: 1430(2 votes) - Fear Of Social Gatherings; Cure Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Nathan TylerIt is possible to cure panic attacks using on self-help therapies for people with social phobia. Shyness is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Very few people feel comfortable being at the center of attention and find it a nerve-racking experience. The thought of being watched is ...
Views: 1848(3 votes) - Fear: Understanding The Most Basic & Elemental Emotion Within Us - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dave SeymourWe've all experienced it - the rapid beating of our heart, the sudden perspiration on our brow, the shaking of our body and the weakness in our knees. Fear is the instinctual response our brain has to potential or perceived danger. In its truest form, it’s a healthy emotion. We need it to ...
Views: 3012(5 votes) - Anxiety On The Road? Panic Attacks Help - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Nathan TylerPanic attacks help is essential for those that have had attacks on the road and continue to drive in fear. There are those who are terrified of driving and find it hard to get into a car even as a passenger. Each person may have their reason for fearing to drive. Being involved in a car crash or ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Calculated Risks: The Power To Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dave SeymourLet’s face it – life is risky. Every action holds the potential for success or failure. While many people are scared of taking any kind of risk that moves them out of their comfort zone, the truth is that doing nothing, and settling for less than you deserve, is the riskiest choice of all. By ...
Views: 4678(6 votes) - Believe In Yourself & Believe Your Dreams Are Possible - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, reachable goals, and untapped potential – but they are far more scared of actually accomplishing their dreams than they are of failing to achieve them. The reason is because being average or just good is certainly easier than the work required to become ...
Views: 1619(3 votes) - Fears, Doubts, & Failures: Eradicate Thoughts That Limit Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, hidden talents, unlimited potential, and reachable dreams, but they spend too much time listening to the voices of fear and doubt in their own minds that they thus never take a risk and put forth the necessary action required to realize those goals, ...
Views: 1354 - Take Risks: The Hard & Lonely Road Also Has the Reward - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneUsually, the difference between success and failure is attempt! Courage is more important than ability, faith is more powerful than experience, and action produces far more than knowledge. Ironically, the majority of our daily actions require taking a risk; in fact, progress and risk are ...
Views: 1202 - Stop Worrying: 8 Tips to Eliminate Worry & Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneWorrying feeds fears and doubts. Worrying wastes time and consumes energy. Worrying weakens ambition and breeds inaction. Worrying will cripple our confidence, faith, and ability to reason. Worrying kills the ability to think big and reveals an inability to control one’s thoughts. Worrying is ...
Views: 1871(8 votes) - Monsters, Bees, & Dogs – How the Silly Fears Limit Our Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneFear is unnecessary worry. Fear is a lack of self-confidence. Fear is evidence of an inability to control one’s thoughts. Fear is often the underlying reason for failure. Fear limits one’s potential because the thought of fear results in inaction. Fear, ironically, is both necessary and a ...
Views: 1428 - Tips On How To Stop A Panic Attack While Flying - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Nathan TylerControlling your breath is an useful technique in how to stop a panic attack when flying. However there are other steps to help reduce the chances of one happening. Those that have a fear of flight travel usually have dreaded thoughts about airplanes, such as extreme turbulence and crashes. ...
Views: 4325(1 vote) - Understand F.E.A.R. to Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from James LeGrandThe Christmas Day Terrorist, the Newark Airport evacuation, continued concerns about Swine Flu (H1N1), and economic recovery from the “Great Recession” are causing widespread fear and panic. People are once again afraid to fly, afraid of those that seem sickly, and afraid that recovery will ...
Views: 1411(4 votes) - True or False Belief Systems - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “We learned to follow many belief systems programmed from youth. It is time to embrace change and re-create a new system based upon your own truth." Each one of us can identify with a certain set of beliefs passed down from generations. Beliefs can hold us back from creating ...
Views: 2467(5 votes) - Are Fears Or Phobias Making Your Life A Misery? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kay PattersonThe first thing to recognise is that fear is normal. There are many things that generate appropriate feelings of fear within us all. Some part of us recognizes danger and reacts accordingly. These feelings get us to avoid unreasonable risks and motivate us to change things. Sometimes however, ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - Anxiety Disorder Treatment Without Medication - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dingane .While most forms of anxiety disorder treatment these days are focused on medication, an entirely new approach to curing anxiety and panic attacks is proving to be very successful. While medication certain has it’s place and the ability to prevent people with extreme conditions to tip over the ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Brain Activity During a Panic Attack - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Ken HauserAs you may or may not know, a panic attack is a "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat. This can be traced back to our prehistoric past where humans needed to respond quickly to a perceived physical threat. What researchers are now learning, is that a persons mental activity during a ...
Views: 2753(1 vote) - Release the Ego - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “If you really want to lose weight, deflate the Ego and inflate your True Self”. We must learn to be who we are if we seek to find our shining Star. The light beams from within your soul but you must do it without living from the Ego. Learn to plant a seed of reaping and sowing. ...
Views: 1963(3 votes) - 9 Ways to Pick Yourself Up After Failing - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Mark FooThink of failure as a road you have to travel to arrive at success. This isn't meant to oversimplify failure or treat it lightly; knowing how to deal properly with failure can determine the course of your future and how you will achieve success.Everyone reacts to failure in different ways and ...
Views: 7371(3 votes) - The Fearless Factor - 5 Ways to Stop Fear From Ruining Your Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jacqueline WalesIn Alcoholics Anonymous they talk about never getting too tired, too hungry or too angry, and at this time of year, all of this can be stirred up as we struggle with the weight of too many expectations, too many desires and demands, and the general siren call of retail hell where credit cards ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Overcoming Fear and Healing Wounds - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Andrew SchneiderWe cannot escape childhood without being wounded. Every time we made demands of others and they refused us, we were diminished in our self-worth. Each time we asked for love and it was withheld, our self-value decreased. Whenever we attempted to prove ourselves and we failed, we lost some of our ...
Views: 1174(4 votes) - How to Stop Being a Victim of Your Own Stress - Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Nancy MiillerTrue Forgiveness and the Benefits When you practice true forgiveness, you get in touch with your Higher Self and you are willing to see with its eyes through the false images of your ego. You accept that your Higher Self sees the person you are angry with, as their true essence, unconditional ...
Views: 2081(4 votes) - Spectator or Participant? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from William StoneOf course, we are all participants in our own lives. But sometimes we live life from a distance, watching it go by without making any vigorous moves to keep from getting stuck, or to reach a goal that requires some extra effort. It is almost like we are a spectator of our own lives, just ...
Views: 3668(3 votes) - The Elephant and the Twig (& Rodney) - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? This week, I have two distinctive, but equally profound, pearls of wisdom for you. One is from India, and the other from Peckham. Where you take your positive inspiration from does not really matter, only that you take some, and use it. Have you ever heard the ...
Views: 1989(2 votes) - How to Stop Being a Victim of Your Own Stress - Part 2 of 3 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nancy MiillerThe Role of Your Higher Self Let’s look at the essence of your ego versus your Higher Self. Your ego lives in the world of fears. The main fear is lack, which translates as: not enough love, not pretty enough, not enough money, not good enough. These are negative and false thoughts that ...
Views: 1582(5 votes) - How to Stop Being a Victim of Your Own Stress - Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nancy MiillerI am not talking about average daily stress, I am taking about the insidious stress that we intentionally put upon ourselves each time we recall an event, experience, or person from our past. We hold onto grudges fiercely, then repeat and repeat the stories over and over in our minds. These are ...
Views: 2096(4 votes) - Seven Tips for Healing Your Worries - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Marilyn GordonYou’d be surprised how many people worry about being bag ladies or bag men. The image is in their heads as pervasive scenarios. Not very productive thinking, to be sure! Take a look at what worries actually are: They’re negative thoughts projected onto the future. They’re fearful pictures of ...
Views: 1455(4 votes) - Matter is Not Solid, Time is Not Linear, Death is Not the End - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from JD MessingerOne might think that this article is targeted at spiritual seekers, but you would be wrong. What do I mean when I say matter is not solid, time is not linear and death is not the end, and what does this have to do with your life, business and health? If you have the time, confidence, courage and ...
Views: 4479(6 votes) - How to Transform and Heal Your Fear - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Marilyn GordonIf you’re a person who has no fear at all, you’re very rare and supremely blessed. Most people and other animals have endless fears of all kinds. Did you know that you can reduce the severity of your fear, and in some cases you can transform it completely? Let’s take a look at some of the ...
Views: 1729(4 votes) - Ascension: A Wild Roller Coaster Ride - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from asd asdasNovember has been a challenging month. Each of us, including Mother Earth, is going through a process known as Ascension. We are increasing the vibratory rate of our energy field in order to match the higher frequencies of Spirit. To put it in simpler terms, think of a radio dial. We are in the ...
Views: 2139(3 votes) - How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk-Taking - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Mark FooIt's easy to keep doing what you are doing because if you keep things the same, you don't have to be afraid of things turning out bad. However, if you don't risk even a bit, you won't get to enjoy the rewards that come with it. Overcoming Your Fears You are well aware that it is risky to ...
Views: 2096(4 votes) - Fearless Living - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Denise Rolenknow you might not believe it if I said: Most of your decisions are based on fear? Most of your thoughts and feelings come from fear? When you look beyond the denial you will see exactly how many of your thoughts, feelings and decisions about routine and exceptional daily activities come from a ...
Views: 1579(9 votes) - 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: 1074(7 votes) - Cartesian Misconceptions - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Robert VibertThere is a somewhat widespread notion that this statement is valid: FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real As it turns out, upon examination, this concept is not always, and not even often, valid. The key to understanding why this concept is not valid is the way our brains actually ...
Views: 1466(10 votes) - Overcoming Anxiety As a Generalized Anxiety Disorder Sufferer - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David McDonoughOvercoming anxiety as a generalized anxiety disorder sufferer may prove to be a challenging task. While it is considered to be normal for individuals to experience some degree of anxiety at one point or another, the individual that suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder experiences little to ...
Views: 5424(1 vote) - How to start living the life of your dreams in just 10 minutes a day - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Sheryl JonesWe spend our waking hours focused on things we have to do, have, buy and think. It’s the thinking part that leads us towards or away from living a happy life. My goal is to help you become keenly aware of what you’re thinking for just 10 minutes a day. These thoughts that you begin to “hearing” ...
Views: 2754(5 votes) - Transform Your Fear - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Mike RobbinsFear is something that we all experience throughout our lives, especially on our journey toward deeper authenticity. Being who we really are, expressing ourselves honestly, being bold, and going for what we want in life can cause a great deal of fear in us. I get scared all the time. When I ...
Views: 1187 - Lose Weight, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 Lose Weight, Change Your Life Last week I asked: How would your life change if you were to lose weight and satisfy the hunger that food can't? To help answer the question, I also posed it to Keith Ahrens, the man I ...
Views: 1602(5 votes) - Why Fix It If We Won't Own It? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Bill WhiteThere’s no way on earth we’ll have any chance, at all, of successfully managing our disorder if we can’t own up to, embrace, and engage that from which we’re suffering. And we have to acknowledge that this suffering has legitimate biological and psychological foundations. If we can’t bring ...
Views: 1529(4 votes) - Driving Fear Program Review – Shut Down Your Anxiety in Seconds. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Dave TreadstoneIs Rich Presta's Driving Fear Program for real? Or is it a hoax? I've decided to carry the Driving Fear Program review in order to answer that very question. People ask, because there is speculation that it is only about the focus of positive thinking from forums and a variety of views and ...
Views: 6130(4 votes) - A Powerful Way to Heal Your Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Marilyn GordonYour emotions are profound and intricate, and often questions come up about how to understand and heal your often mysterious emotional experiences. You may be experiencing feelings of anger or grief or fear. Whatever is going on within you, when you put your mind to it, there’s always an ...
Views: 1941(3 votes) - Conquer the Fear of Change in 9 Different Ways - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2010 from Mark FooA scary thing to many people is change. Making a change means stepping into the unknown. You leave the life that you are comfortable with and go into a place where you do not know what is going to happen. However, change is one thing that can never be stopped. Whether for the better or worse, ...
Views: 1457(4 votes) - ***Overcoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOvercoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus When I was a kid I used to chat with adults waiting for the bus on bus benches. Taking opinion polls with this captive audience in the summer in south Florida in the Fifties was easy. People will tell a kid anything when there's absolutely ...
Views: 3463(16 votes) - Essential Definitions for People Trying to Gain Assertiveness Skills - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough most people have some pretty clear-cut notions about what assertiveness is and isn't, assertiveness is often confused with aggression. Assertiveness is not necessarily about having your will prevail over the will of others. That is actually more descriptive of aggression. Especially ...
Views: 1896(2 votes) - Tips for Travelers Afraid of Flying - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Andrew HunterIn this day and age air travel is becoming incredibly common. We could be traveling to another city for a business meeting or escaping for a well-deserved vacation, air travel is here to stay. Many people these days are fearful of flying or must endure an intense phobia and anxiety about air ...
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