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- How to Be Happy – New Scientific Discoveries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy work denounces many false impressions and lies. I clearly show you that if you want to be happy you must eliminate what is bad, without eluding you. This is the truth I discovered after continuing Carl Jung’s research into the unknown region of the human psyche through dream ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Cerebral Success 101 – Mastering Mind Power Through Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Greg FrostThis is the use of the mind power to create a better you and propel success in things you may get involved in. There is quite a number of mastering mind power techniques should anyone wish to use brainwave entrainment technology. However, it is important to note that brainwave entrainment ...
Views: 1408 - Independence from Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonBURNOUT can be described as an erosion of the soul, a feeling that regardless of what a person does, they cannot make a difference in their workplace. Burnout is often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, a loss of motivation, and a sense of mismatch between what is being required and what ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - The Simplest Ways To Harness The Miraculous Power Of The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Greg FrostThere is a great power of the subconscious mind. This part of your brains stores information that detects your behavior, habits, and character and personality traits. You can consciously tap into this part of your brain and influence any of those areas in your life. One of the ways to ...
Views: 1268 - How Can You Enhance Your Brain Power With Self Affirmation - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Greg FrostThere are very many ways and tips to enhance your brain power. Any time that you enter the two words in the search box and you hit the search button, you get more information than you can handle. The good news about it is that if you want to improve the power of your brain, you will not have to ...
Views: 787 - 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: 1613 - The Relationship Between Positive Affirmations And Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Greg FrostMaintaining a positive attitude does not require a lot of work, it’s quite simple. Individuals are advised to always try to remain positive regardless of the situation. Removing negativity from one’s life can be a challenge especially if an individual has been through difficult experiences, but ...
Views: 747 - Discovering The Link Between Emotions And Brainwaves - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Greg FrostIs it possible that emotions and brainwaves are inter-linked? Though it may surprise one, the answer is a resounding yes. It is the brain, which produces currents flowing all the way in the neural pathways with differing frequencies. Brainwaves are the waves of different frequencies, which are ...
Views: 829 - 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: 792 - What Is Mental Health And Its Importance To Your Well Being - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Greg FrostWhat is mental health? Mental health is the positive wellness of the mind that includes emotional well being and the ability to enjoy life and cope with everyday demands. People who have mental health realize their own abilities and work productively coping with normal stresses of life that are ...
Views: 705 - Important Mental and Health Issues You Might Not Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Greg FrostThe subconscious mind is very powerful. There are important mental and health issues that many people are not aware of. You can learn how to direct the power of your subconscious mind in ways that are beneficial to your life and to those that are around you. The subconscious mind has no ...
Views: 652 - B Is For Becoming - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerB is for Becoming. This is important to remember: You are not what your parents, your teachers, or anyone else said about you when you were a child. You are not what your spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or anyone else thinks you are. You are not even what you think you are. You ...
Views: 1164 - Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisIt is common in hypnotherapy to have a client tell you that he or she just feels stuck. They explain that they are not motivated to do anything, they don’t complete tasks, and they procrastinate all the time. When you ask what is causing this, they shrug and say they wish they knew. So, what ...
Views: 1469 - My Evil Voice My Evil Voice - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyEvery now and then you have a day where that little negative voice in the back of your mind is continually trying to bring you down and bring you unstuck. It's that voice that says 'You're ugly', 'You can't do this' or 'You won't succeed at this'. I know I have them now and again, and I think ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Metal Mindset Metal Mindset - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark Piercy"The greatest gift to mankind, is the knowledge that attitude can change your way of life". A positive mindset can be very powerful and very influential in your life. It is something that can be acquired by anyone by simply making a decision to think differently. By implementing positive ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Positive Talk For Transition Positive Talk For Transition - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyPositivite Affirmations How many people have told you that you have done an outstanding job or praised you and made you feel special today? My guess is not many. Am I right?. You see, my understanding is that 80% of the world's population made up of negative minded people, the chances of ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Sports Psychology Helps Improve Agility and Improve Strength with Breakthrough Coaching Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from David AndrewsBefore we get into discussion on how good athletes can become GREAT athletes, iwe do have to recognize one fact: Yes, there are some elite athletes who are just built different. Lance Armstrong has those alien-sized lungs that helped him improve endurance and improve speed. Michael Jordan has ...
Views: 775 - 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: 1829 - Improve Your Mental Health With Emotional Freedom Technique - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Greg FrostEmotional freedom technique is an outstanding personal help process that can assist in improving the mental health by removing outdated mental beliefs that block the mind. It improves both physical and mental health increasing the body performance. Although emotional health is overlooked by ...
Views: 656 - Types of Brain Waves That You Must Know - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Greg FrostEven though different authors have written articles on the number of brainwaves that exist, four major types of brain waves exist excluding SMR waves which are ever present. First, we will look at Beta waves. More often than not, these waves are active when people are at their conscious states ...
Views: 762 - The Effects Of Subconscious Reprogramming On The Human Psyche - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Greg FrostSubconscious reprogramming is all about helping to gain a different mental chattering in a daily life experience. Internal dialogue helps us to focus on even the very simple things in life. This is the back voice that tells you to go to the store latter that tells you about a person who is ...
Views: 1125 - How Useless Thought is Ruining Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been running Personal Development Seminars now for over fifteen years and still, after all these years practicing what I preach, I wake up some mornings plagued with useless thoughts – or the little rascals come after me during the day when I least expect it. But, of course, I should ...
Views: 1730(3 votes) - ***A Practitioner’s Introduction to Energy Psychology - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDEnergy Psychology is a wonderful bridge between traditional psychotherapy and the broader fields of Energy Therapy and Energy Medicine. If you are looking for a mental health related modality that includes some left-brain discussion of your issues, easy-to-use tools that you can apply ...
Views: 4482 - The Impossible Made Easy: How Feedback Tames The Restless Mind - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Carol McMahon"Restless man's mind, How shall he tame it? Truly I think the wind is no wilder." The words echo down through the centuries. All who meditate share the complaint. You sit down to meditate. You try to attend. More often than not, your mind wanders. Attention is all but impossible to ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - The magic of just saying "Yes" ! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Christina MIt's all about stepping into the unknown. I know it sounds scary but that's where all our creativity comes from. Stepping into that which has not been experienced in your life before, that's the creative matrix that is actually helping you to step into and realize your potential. Here I am ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - ***The first lesson on the Spiritual path: Owning your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone"The single most important quality to achieving psychological and spiritual health is learning to own your personal power." Dr. Joshua David Stone The conscious mind is the reasoning mind, whereas the subconscious mind is the non-reasoning mind. The superconscious mind is the all-knowing ...
Views: 5683 - Factors That Influence The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Greg FrostThere are quite a number of factors that influence the subconscious mind, these factors are more related to the kind of surrounding an individual finds themselves in. understanding how the mind works to perform its specific function is very important for anyone interested in finding information ...
Views: 2646 - Boost The Power Of The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Greg FrostThere are quite a number of adverts which display how an individual can attain the power of the subconscious mind. However most such advertisement fail to address matters which are critical to any individual who may be interested in gaining some knowledge about how effective such therapies are ...
Views: 808 - Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisIn my last article, I mentioned that many benefits accrue to those who practice regular meditation. In this one, I will be more specific. First, by “regular meditation”, I mean approximately 20 minutes every day, give or take a few minutes, and without missing very many days. It’s much like ...
Views: 1131 - Beliefs that form Interpretation – “Our Lens of Repressed Issues” - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisThe issues that we develop throughout our life as accumulated experiences that form the same theme become the means through which we interpret all things to give them the same type of meaning. We make them about the same thing. The meaning we give them spawns a reality around them as a form of ...
Views: 1241 - The Ruins of Rumination - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lene StJohnFor many years, I wanted to be a psychologist because the human mind fascinates me. Please keep in mind that I am NOT a professional and the article here is only from what I have read and become interested in. There is no way I would ever diagnose or advise anyone on any malady, condition or ...
Views: 1981 - Activating The Subconscious Mind; Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Greg FrostActivating the subconscious mind though not an easy task is possible. There is no switch that one can simply press to activate his/her subconscious mind. It is among the most difficult missions that one can accomplish because most people have been subjects to their emotions. Activating the ...
Views: 1980 - Happiness Ph.D. Academia Embraces Positive Psychology - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Lorri Gifford“The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.” – John Milton Are you happy? Do you remain optimistic when faced with adversity? When you hear about pollution in industrialized nations being at an all time high, terrorism lurking around the corner, ...
Views: 1342 - Loyalty Vs. Blind Loyalty In Families - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLoyalty is essential for genuine family solidarity. But blind loyalty leads to family dysfunction. A loyal family member is faithful to the family's traditions and honors its obligations. A loyal family member is emotionally present with support and encouragement during success or duress. ...
Views: 17019(4 votes) - Meditation CDs for Power Naps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Steve GillmanIt used to be that meditation CDs were just pleasant music and perhaps some “sounds of nature” thrown in. There is nothing wrong with that. They were relaxing and could help you get into a meditative state. But the newest recordings use more than just a light tune and the sound of rain or waves. ...
Views: 1562 - Relations Between Genetics and Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jaroslav PodhradskyHuman intelligence is largely determined by its genes. Children of families with a high IQ are very likely to have a high IQ as well. However there will always be the constant debate and known dispute: "nature vs. Nurture". It is important that even if we can not influence our own genes, we seek ...
Views: 2888(1 vote) - How to Deal with Difficult People - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Terry DeMeo"We need to talk," your partner says. You hear The Tone and glance up from your book. They've got that Look on their face. You know, The Look. The closer they get, the more sure you are. Trouble. With a capital "T". Cue the opening bars from the Jaws soundtrack. A sick feeling in your stomach ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - 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: 1573 - Teaching and the Development of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyVince chatted with Michelle Rossi who writes about young people trying to find themselves. She talks about the huge transition involved in changing from one school to the next.She develops the theme through developing the power to think positively rather than negatively.She sees the really ...
Views: 1291 - Teaching and the Development of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyVince chatted with Michelle Rossi who writes about young people trying to find themselves. She talks about the huge transition involved in changing from one school to the next.She develops the theme through developing the power to think positively rather than negatively.She sees the really ...
Views: 1312 - How To Overcome Your Destructive Urge: Interview with Rabbi Mordecai Finley, PhD. Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsBelinda: Welcome Rabbi Finley. Thank you for joining me today. In my last article, I used the Passover theme of leaving our personal Mitzrayim (Egypt, constriction, slavery to bad habits, etc.) and making the transition into freedom. How do you define the freedom that we’re going ...
Views: 2192 - Psychological Benefits Of Cosmetic Surgery - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Alfred CollinsCosmetic surgery is known for improving the appearance of those who undergo it. However, the effects of such surgery can go much deeper than simply affecting how someone looks: It can have a major psychological impact that can help the individual on a much deeper level. Weight Loss Weight ...
Views: 1091 - When Your Teenage Daughter Becomes a Terror - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Susan StiffelmanMany parents of teenage girls would tell you that your daughter's behavior is normal, and they wouldn't be wrong. It's fair to say that, in many respects, your daughter is "on schedule" with her belligerent and disrespectful attitude. But that doesn't mean that you and your daughter have to ...
Views: 1232 - Self deception in everyday life - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanPeople can lie to each other in order to reach certain goals or to avoid certain punishments but why on earth would someone lie to himself? In fact, there are lots of reasons that could force a person to lie to himself and to even believe the lies!! The best way to explain self deception ...
Views: 10176 - Psychological Models – “Structure, Processes and Results” - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisThe model that we use to approach any idea, determines not only how we perceive it, but literally “what we see” as a result. A model has a beginning, middle and an ending inherent in it. It indicates process. A model that is inappropriate for the desired creation, is evident by what we ...
Views: 1213 - Squeeze your customers to their stresses away with Promotional Stress Balls - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from harry randhawaIt was one of those days! Bass on your very last nerve, the phone rings off the hook, and nobody seems concerned about the upcoming time just before except you. Then, a co-worker asked if it was not inclusive when it comes out of service for only a moment. Your neck is stiff, you have agreed to ...
Views: 805 - Neck Pain and Functionality - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Adam RostockiNeck pain and functionality is a topic which implies physical limitation due to the severe and affective symptoms of an upper dorsopathy condition. While this is certainly a true and crucial aspect of functional limitation associated with neck ache, there is another and equally important side ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Why are women twice as depressed as men? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Terry DeMeoIt hit me like a bucket of ice-water in my face. I was putting away a book this morning, and it fell open to this: modern Western women have twice the rates of depression as men. How could this be? We have access to unprecedented independence, careers, education, birth control, therapy, ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - MATERIALISM TUMBLES - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWhen poison is worshiped as though it is nectar and when everyone yearns to attain it, transformation becomes very difficult. When loss is thought to be beneficial and since it becomes difficult to deeply understand benefit and is instead looked upon as a loss then to correct erroneous ...
Views: 752 - Stress at Work - Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Rashmi TaskerFew people who work for a living today will disagree that stress in the workplace is one of life’s major problems. However, whilst ‘stress at work’ is an almost universal complaint amongst today’s workforce, it is worth bearing in mind that the exact nature of workplace stress can vary from ...
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