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- Psychotherapist explains why we dream, why analysis is important and how to start interpreting your dreams! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Vishwas Healing CentreWhen people think about analyzing their dreams, they usually think of psychics with crystal balls, dream dictionaries, or lying on a bed and psychologist tells them precisely what their dreams connote. But dream analysis is actually a valuable way to better understand yourself. Why We Dream: ...
Views: 1625 - PTSD Blocked Emotions Have Run Out Of Time - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Risa RuseThis titled message is not just for those of us going through PTSD. It is time to recognize the signs Creator has given to you, and me. Scripture coincides these signs called, “Trumpets” in the book of Revelation. The book of Daniel eerily gives the same reference coordination. How ...
Views: 1500 - PTSD Healing Is Not Free - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Risa RuseWe should beware of merchants offering their goods for free. Examine their motives, with strings attached, for healing PTSD. Satan, and his demons are a type of merchant with strings, too. He may suggest taking the easy way out in suicide, which is true. Doctors, and therapists may make ...
Views: 1723 - Pursuing Your Dreams - Let's Go! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerWhatever is happening in your life right now, it is time to dust off those dreams and work towards fulfilling your destiny, the one created just for you. The one that has filled your heart and mind with a passion that you have never been able to fully let go of because...it's who you are meant ...
Views: 1134 - Read The Best E-Cig Reviews - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Thomas CableIf you're worried that smoking will ultimately affect your health adversely and wish to quit, reading e-cig reviews can point you in the right direction. It will be your first step toward a healthier smoke-free life's. You may believe that e-cigarettes are nothing more than a gimmick but they ...
Views: 1203 - Reclaiming Your Creative Courage - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gail McMeekinAre you haunted by unfinished creative projects or dreams? Make a list of the major ones. Are you still interested in pursuing one or more of them? Note which projects/pathways, if any, are still compelling to you. Creativity is about magnetism and commitment. If you are not going to move ahead ...
Views: 1577 - Redefining Victimization - A New Approach - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Janet Pfeiffer"I'm a victim of domestic violence." That's one phrase you'll never hear emanating from my mouth. Even though I spent three years engaged to marry someone who verbally and physically abused me, I never once entertained the thought of myself as a victim. Perhaps it's because I define a victim as ...
Views: 1327 - Reinventing Yourself for Your Career & Job during The Time of Coronavirus - by Submitted on May 16, 2020 from Akbar AliThe world has been shaken upside down with this greatest ever disaster hitting the mankind with an incomprehensible virus attack. Almost majority of sectors like apparel, automotive, travel, etc are seriously affected and are under major metamorphosis. The mayhem is certainly imminent. It ...
Views: 1037 - Relationship Anxiety: Intuition or Fear? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulA subset topic of the million-dollar question – is my anxiety/doubt evidence that my truth is that I’m with the wrong partner or does it mean something else? – is the issue of intuition versus anxiety. In other words, embedded inside every question of the mind suffering from relationship ...
Views: 3665 - Releasing fear of failure – with EFT tap -alongs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Konstadina SadoriniouA common fear that stops people from being proactive is the fear of failure. How can we know that it is there? If there is something we would like to do and feel hesitant doing it, the question can rise as to why we are hesitant. One possible reason could be that we are afraid of failing ...
Views: 1745 - Reprogramming the Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Melinda UrbanThere are countless reasons why people think that if they put effort into an endeavour in life they will fail. It’s not just because they have failed in the past. It’s not because they think they are unworthy. Though both those reasons can certainly be contributors. But one of the most profound ...
Views: 1120 - Resistance: 5 ways to fight back - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Andrew McBethNo matter the tenacity you put forth to dismiss it, that thought lodged deep at the back of your mind—the life adventure you’re too scared to face—won’t back off. At this point the thought comes on mild, like growing pains (I recall the summer of 92: absolute freedom; all day bouts of Road ...
Views: 1005 - REVEALED! Why Most Young Sales People Don't Reach their Goals for Sales! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Gary DalyIf you are a young professional entering the world of sales, you will most likely have goals for sales targets you want to reach. You will probably go into this new role with a lot of enthusiasm after watching movies of sales people having all the flashy cars etc… But then something happens. You ...
Views: 6 - Risk Aversion and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulI’m standing on the edge of my life, as if on the shores of a cold but beautiful lake. I want to dive in but I’m scared, only the fear doesn’t sound like fear as much as doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, and ambivalence. What if I make a mistake? What if the water is too cold and I can’t breathe? ...
Views: 1076 - Robert A. Wilson's Perfect Way of Letting Go - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Robert WilsonRobert Wilson Offers a Perfect Way to ‘Let Go’ Cowboy Wisdom NLP Coaching Letting Go CD allows you to let go. www.cowboy-wisdom.com/LettingGo.html Readers, in the past few weeks we have been speaking about a truly amazing man by the name of Robert Wilson. This is a man who found a way to ...
Views: 1412 - Running Through the Fire - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Emily EldredgeRecently, my mother shared with me an astounding tidbit she saw on National Geographic. "Would you believe," she said, "that the animals in Africa mostly likely to survive a fire are not the ones who run from it - they're the ones who run through it? Those who run away get tired, collapse, and ...
Views: 1178 - Rusty Nails of Fear - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Ali GraceAbout two years ago, our homeowners association decided to replace the roofs on our homes. We are a small cul-de-sac where everyone knows one another and looks out for each other. As our old roofs were being torn off for the first 2 weeks, the biggest issue we had were hundreds of old rusty ...
Views: 2111 - Safety Checklist - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently a client admitted to falling back into an old undesirable habit. Ashley had once again become a tyrant at home. She was obsessed with the cleanliness of her house. She worried about getting things done on time. She stopped interacting with her family. The only time she spoke to them was ...
Views: 1382 - Sarcasm, Fear and Arrogance - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Janet PfeifferConsider the following scenario: you and your neighbor engage in a political discussion. After a few moments, it becomes apparent that the two of you have serious disagreements about the upcoming presidential elections. Being equally as passionate about your positions, the debate quickly becomes ...
Views: 2696 - Saying "YES!" More: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelJim Carrey's movie "Yes Man" is based on the year-long adventures of a bored British Radio Producer and Comedian called Danny Wallace. A chance meeting with a stranger who advised him to "SAY YES MORE" turned Danny's life around. I first heard about Danny and his book "Yes Man" on an NPR ...
Views: 1413 - Scarcity and Abundance - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Meredith HinesThe phone rings. It’s a friend of yours who just booked a recurring role on a big television series. She is ecstatic; her voice sings and screams in high pitched excitement. She is so grateful to share her moment with you. Despite your genuine desire to be happy for your friend’s good news, a ...
Views: 1984 - Scared Of Life Anxiety: Why Am I So Scared Of Life - Scared For No Reason at Night - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniScared Of Life Anxiety: Why Am I So Scared Of Life - Scared For No Reason at Night Sharing What Worked, I think it's important to share with you how I was able to stay on track and driven to eventually stop my generalised anxiety disorder. In the past I always heard that diet was important ...
Views: 1073 - Self Improvement is a Life Journey - Take Your Time - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2019 from Zachary ParkerWhen it comes to developing the self and growing both emotionally and spiritually, so many people are out looking for the quick fix. They're looking for that one-liner that's going to completely transform their perspective and have it all make sense. It's an unrealistic expectation, because ...
Views: 847 - Self-Trust, Red Flags and Relationship Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Sheryl PaulJust as there are no rules for life, there are no rules for relationships. That statement can be triggering for the ego, the part of us that insatiably demands definite answers and craves formulas. “Tell me how to live and how to love and then I’ll know that I’ll be okay!” the ego thinks, then ...
Views: 1137 - Self-Worth: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that play a part in someone being able to live a life that is worth living, and having a sense of self worth is one of them. When one has this in place, it will be possible for them to feel good about themselves. Through having the ability to feel good about ...
Views: 1003 - Sense Of Safety: If Someone Feels Unsafe Does It Mean That They Live In An Unsafe Environment? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that someone needs to eat in order to function at their best, it could also be said that they need to feel safe, too. The food they eat will give them the energy they need, but if they don’t feel safe enough to face the world, it won’t matter. Taking this into account, the ...
Views: 1428 - Setbacks? - 7 Tips to Realignment - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe all experience setbacks or glitches along our sacred journeys. It is how we view and handle them that realigns us, or set us off balance. Each obstacle we encounter is an opportunity for us to learn, grow and expand even if it doesn’t seem that way at the time. When setbacks occur ...
Views: 1250 - Shake, Release, and Dance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen it finds a safe haven, a fox who has been chased by a predator, will stop and shake. Sometimes it will shake its body for almost an hour to free itself of the trauma of fear. Then, renewed, it moves on. The fox came to mind last night, at a mid-way point in a Hellinger Constellation ...
Views: 724 - Shame and Money Secrets - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMoney secrets are some of the most shame-filled secrets we keep. We’ve all heard that “the truth will set you free,” however, I believe that there are two kinds of money secrets we keep: the ones we keep because it’s inconvenient to tell the truth and the ones we keep because we don’t want to ...
Views: 1284 - Shopping And Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Giri AnanthaShopping and agoraphobia can be a scary combination. Crowds can trigger panic attacks. Even if you don't get a panic attack, being in a crowd can make you extremely nervous. This is understandable, since you don't want anything happening to you in a crowded situation where escape may not be ...
Views: 1215 - Shrink Fear Grow Love - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWhen the fear-fog clears, when the projection that has kept him separate from you and sealed a barnacle over your heart finally shatters, you see your partner as if for the first time. Not only do you see her clearly, in all of her sweet and simple splendor, but the delusions of separateness ...
Views: 870 - Shut up & Jump - Overcoming FEARs In Your Everyday Life. - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Steven LintonFEAR – False Expectations Appearing Real. FEAR is the number one thing that holds people in mediocrity and must be addressed before anything else can be accomplished. Approaching anything new or different in your life, regardless of whether it's in your personal life or your professional life, ...
Views: 2619 - Silent Anger - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Janet PfeifferIn the late sixties, I married my high school sweetheart. He was a quiet person by nature so when we began having difficulties in our marriage and his response was one of silence I thought it was just his personality. Little did I realize it was a manipulative technique that would eventually ...
Views: 3541 - Sleeping Positions for Anxiety: Best Position to Sleep for Anxiety - How to Sleep Better With Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniSleeping Positions for Anxiety: Best Position to Sleep for Anxiety - How to Sleep Better With Anxiety Many people know me as 'The Anxiety Guy' but I have to admit this new connection between sleeping on your stomach, and heightened symptoms of anxiety such as lightheadedness and fatigue was ...
Views: 3611 - So You Don't Believe In Hypnosis! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Alicia RoccoI have been a Natural Health Practitioner for over 40 years. During this time, I have utilized a number of protocols for healing--one being hypnosis. I have decided to share this case with you because I feel it could be of help for that client who says “I don’t believe in hypnosis!” Alice (not ...
Views: 1015 - Social Anxiety Vs Shyness: How to Overcome Being Shy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniSocial Anxiety Vs Shyness: How to Overcome Being Shy The differences between social anxiety and shyness can be unclear for some people. This article aims to clear up the confusion. With the right awareness, you can overcome social anxiety and shyness. Symptoms The main difference ...
Views: 1161 - Solar and Lunar Eclipses Suggest an Impending Apocalypse this Spring - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Richard Ruhling“The sun shall be darkened and the moon turned to blood before the day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31. The Bible says we “know the times and seasons perfectly,” 1Thessalonians 5:1. This suggests we should at least know the year for when "the day of the Lord" comes with “sudden destruction,” verse ...
Views: 1173 - Some Great Tips to Boost Your Confidence With Men Or Women - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyDo you feel uncomfortable when you come in contact with the opposite sex? Does this lack of confidence stop you from forming relationships, or asking someone you like out for a date? Many men and women suffer from having no confidence at all when it comes to meeting someone of the opposite ...
Views: 956 - Some Thoughts About My Mom and Her Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonMy mom was a single mother. I don’t necessarily think this was a bad thing. I was born in the 60’s, and while it appeared my mom was pretty self-sufficient, where I lived in the working-class neighborhood of Brooklyn it was considered a faux pas to give birth to a child out of wedlock. My mom ...
Views: 1514 - Something is Wrong - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Sheryl PaulFear-mind has a special genius for trying to prove that it’s right. It’s like we all have this aspect of our personality – some call it ego, other call it lower self – that has secretly attended law school and graduated at the top of its class. This character, terrified of change, will gather ...
Views: 919 - Speaking to Grow Your Business: Why You Need to Conquer the Fear - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.When I do workshops on marketing ...and mention that speaking is one of the most effective strategies for building a list of contacts who can’t wait to buy from them, most people in the audience look at me with that “no way in hell am I gonna do that” look. What is it about speaking that makes ...
Views: 1073 - Spiritual Protection and Psychic Attack - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Manfred LuckSPIRITUAL PROTECTION and PSYCHIC ATTACK I was recently talking with a lady who was complaining that a man in the house she was staying in was demon possessed and trying to kill her with his psychic attacks. She related that over some months he was keeping her awake with his music and ...
Views: 1901 - Standing Firm In the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Kym KennedyThe media, our politicians and our financial system have nothing good to say to us of late. If we were to listen to them and take it to heart, the sky is surely falling. I am not going to repeat the things they have been saying to keep us in fear. You all have heard enough of it to last a ...
Views: 979 - Stay Light-Hearted During Challenging Times - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIn today’s tough economic times, many people are facing very difficult life situations. There is mounting uncertainty in the air because so many people have already lost their jobs and their homes. It’s not easy to stay cool, calm and collected when you don’t know what to expect tomorrow. You ...
Views: 2449 - Staying Positive During Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Linda PlunkettWith all the negativity of many worldly events surrounding us, one of the most common fears is fear of the future. People ask, “What will happen if......?” When we ask ourselves, “What is the worst that can happen,” we have a tendency to make common mental errors. We may not only ...
Views: 923 - Step Away from the Panic Button: Conquering Fear - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Mark Holland“All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears- of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark or speaking before the Rotary Club, and of the words “Some Assembly Required.” - Dave Barry Where all else fails to stop us from achieving what we want from life, fear ...
Views: 1534 - Stomach Anxiety Treatment: How To Not Have An Anxiety Attack - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniStomach Anxiety Treatment: How To Not Have An Anxiety Attack If you're currently looking for great anxiety attacks treatment, then you're in luck. I'm about to give you a great one. That's the good news. But the bad news is that it's going to require a bit of work from you. Because it's ...
Views: 831 - Stop A Panic Attack Fast - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Matt JursMany people experience anxiety daily. It is of variying levels and not the level of a panic attack. So we are unable to appreciate the plight of those who do suffer panic attacks. A panic attack comes with symptoms that make you think you are dying. You think you are dying while the panic ...
Views: 745 - Stop Negative Thougths by Creating a Mental Gatekeeper - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Rhonda JonesDo you battle with negative thoughts or just can't turn off the dialogue in your head? Do you find yourself having conversations with people who aren't even there? Many people suffer from compulsive and negative thinking, but you can learn to stop these voices in your head by creating a mental ...
Views: 2085 - STOP SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE FOOT: Strategies and Tips - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2022 from James Mapes“Don’t saw off the branch you are sitting on.” - International Proverb “Don’t shoot yourself in the foot!” I heard this warning from my grandpa when he addressed my childhood anger issues. What does it really mean? Shoot yourself in the foot: “To damage or impede one's own plans, ...
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