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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Where Is Your Invisible Wall? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Tom VizziniYeah you have been working on having a better life but it seems like you are getting nowhere. Why could that be? Part of it is plain old biology. The way your brain it set up you avoid the problem. This is what we have come to call the denial circuit. You want to do something like ask ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - Which Of These 3 Obsessive Behaviors Are Keeping Your Panic And Anxiety Alive? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dennis SimsekThere are three obsessive behaviors that you are likely to be engaging in that is impeding your healing process and stopping you from enjoying a stress-free life. Recognizing these barriers can be a great first step toward getting rid of the problems that go with being too stressed. The first ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Whitney, Michael, Heath, Who’s Next? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe shocking death of the pop star Whitney Houston brings prescription drug use and abuse into the spotlight once again. The deadly combination of Lorazepam, Diazepam, Xanax, and sleeping medications killed Houston in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton. Clearly this is not an isolated event ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Who Is Brainwave Entrainment For? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Soon LimBrainwave entrainment is a relatively new technology about which not much is known. Many people are not sure if this technology is actually suitable for them. I’ll try as much as possible to outline the various uses of brainwave entrainment and who it is suitable for. What Is Brainwave ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Why - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhy? It’s a question I have been asked many times both personally and indirectly through my web page. So which why am I being asked here? There are so many whys in my past; it’s quite difficult to pin each one down. This scenario I am sure mirrors the lives of so many people, still unable to ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - Why am I Feeling anxious When It Comes to Driving? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Kevin DineDriving anxiety? It is obviously not a big deal for people who are not planning to drive a car in the future. However, this cannot be said the same for people who love car, especially the one who needs car for his job. So, how does one figure out whether he got driving anxiety or not? Ask ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Why Anger is Out of Control as per Vedic astrology - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2019 from Sri TulasiEven an apparent small deed performed in the state of anger can change and destroy the whole course of life. In the fast-growing modern era, people are left with very little time to give to their personal relations including family. The children are left on their own to think, analyze and ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Why Psychotherapy is the First Best Option - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Andrew LancasterIf you have the time and money, which isn't always the case, psychotherapy should generally be seen as the first best option for addressing mental health issues such as anxiousness or a depressive state. Turning to medication straight away can be a mistake. Seeking Relief from Psychological ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Why Stress Makes Us Fat - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Michele RisaStress is often to blame for weight gain. But it’s not the emotional eating that’s the only problem. Stress actually ignites a series of responses in the body that makes us fat. Here’s how. Why Stress Makes Us Fat According to Jorge Cruise, when you feel stressed, you actually trigger ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Why Traditional Methods Cannot Stop Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Mike LaroosMost people that try to stop panic attacks fail. The episodes of apprehension and intense fear come back along with all the associated symptoms. Elevated heart rates, profuse sweating, hyperventilation and the sense of "dying" or "losing one's mind" always come back. Repeated failures lead to a ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Why We Don’t Meditate: And How We Can Change This - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffLet’s explore why we don’t meditate twice a day? Some of us do, but many of us don’t meditate when we should. People come home after a long, hard day of work, finish their day and fall into bed without meditating. There’s simply ‘no time’ for meditation. But why don’t we find the time? ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Why You Might Just Be a Perfectionist | Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleI understand. You're not a perfectionist. You're just picky. Or 'hard on yourself'. Or you 'have high standards'. Or you like things to be done properly. Guess what? * If you're emails, tweets & Facebook posts are free of spelling mistakes, you just might be a perfectionist. * If ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Will Your Anxiety Go Away On Its Own? - Your Panic Attacks Could Be Here To Stay! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Wally BrownDo you sometimes get scared and really anxious all of the sudden? You feel like you are going to absolutely die and you are so shaky that you can't hardly stand it. If this has been happening to you lately, you are likely having panic attacks. That rush of fright that you feel in your entire ...
Views: 5629(1 vote) - Winning Your Battle With Anxiety Disorder - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Thesie CortezIs this scenario familiar to you? You have the feeling that you are about to faint, your heart is pounding, you are sweating, there is numbness in your hands and feet, you are trembling and thinking you are having a heart attack. You also have this feeling that you are losing control or going ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Wise wrods - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceAn old Cherokee told his grandson one day about a battle that goes on inside people… He told him that the battle was between 2 wolves. One is Evil. It’s anger, envy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other one is ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Words Spoken During Surgery Can Cause Stress and Irrational Behavior - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAfter his hernia surgery in 2001, James Tudor of Los Angeles had an irrational feeling that he was getting old and losing his vigor even though he was only 24. He couldn't figure out what was going on. After getting Dianetics counseling, he was surprised to discover that the nurse had teased the ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Workplace Stress And Personal Effectiveness: A Symbiotic Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterYou probably never thought of workplace stress as being the paramount key to your career success. Most people and so-called experts want to emphasize people skills or technical skills or even how you interact with your boss. But without stress and chaos, you really have no opportunity to stand ...
Views: 2299(1 vote) - Worry and Love - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from John and Elaine LeademMany of us grew up with the belief that to worry is to love. Those we love most may be in real trouble, and we realize that there is very little we can do to improve the situation. So we worry because we love. Unfortunately, worrying is really nothing more than the active practice of not taking ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Worry Warts Anonymous - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Patricia PottsWorry Warts Anonymous By Patricia Potts Okay, I admit it. Worrying comes natural for me. In fact I will actually admit that at times I am addicted. When I became a parent then a grandparent my worrying accelerated. When my little ones lay cuddled in the warmth of blankets. I ...
Views: 2325(2 votes) - Would You Like To Have More Driving Confidence? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonMy mom stopped driving for good immediately after she asked me which pedal was the accelerator and which was the brake; my brother and I swiftly removed both keys and car from her possession (with her agreement). At that point she had not driven for a year or more; she had become nervous after ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - You Against Yourself: Which Wolf Wins? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge At one point in history, President Thomas Jefferson faced a national crisis. He said, “We have a wolf by the ears; he’s too dangerous to keep and he’s even more dangerous if we let him go.” Jefferson also spoke about his own battles within himself. You may find ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - You are the Light in Your Shadow Times - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Rob BrooklerLiving in a time of light, we will "of necessity" encounter the shadows within us and around us. It's critical we understand that this is not intended as a burden. These shadows are never meant to darken our view of ourselves or our view of the world. It's simply that our wholeness grows as we ...
Views: 1661(6 votes) - You Can't Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks By Wishing Them Away! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Wally BrownPerhaps you have been feeling a bit worse lately with your anxiety. When it used to not be so bad, now it comes on really strong and seems to happen when you aren't expecting it at all. If this is happening to you often, you are having panic attacks. When this unknown fear that you experience ...
Views: 2518(1 vote) - You Don't Have Anything Wrong With You - You Just Have A Treatable Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Wally BrownAnxiety is a psychological condition triggered by the release of emotions. When a person is drawn into situations that cause tension, stress, or fear, a certain part of the brain known as Amygdale triggers a mechanism called fight or flight response. When a wrong message or a wrong ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - You Don't Have To Live With Anxiety! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Wally BrownYou have probably experienced the physical and mental aspects of a panic attack before. If you have ever done anything that was new to you, or exciting it is very likely that you have experienced some form of panic and/or anxiety as most people do from time to time in their lives. That's ...
Views: 2597(1 vote) - You Want the Truth . . . But Can You Handle the Truth? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoeWhen I was much younger and more naive, I used to buy into the New Age belief that we create our personal reality 100% of the time based on our thoughts. But, I've come to realize that this is only a partial truth. And, while our beliefs certainly do influence and affect our experience of ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - “Panic Away” Review: What To Know Before Buying(must read) - by Submitted on May 16, 2020 from Stephan ToureTitle: Panic Away Language: English Author: Barry Mcdonagh Official Website: panicaway.com The Panic Away program is filled with tools used to treat general anxiety and panic attack disorder. This program is supposed to teach you hot to end panic attacks in 21 seconds, and ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - ***How to Deal Effectively with Job Stress - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Barry Farrell13 Simple Steps for Taming the Strange Beast in Your Life If someone asked you, would you be able to give a clear definition of job stress? More importantly, are you aware of how much job stress may be affecting your daily life? Job stress is a strange beast! Most people have experienced ...
Views: 4809(9 votes) - My Personal Journey Into The World of Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffI began meditating in my late teens after I was exposed to the research of Herbert Benson, who wrote the book The Relaxation Response. It was a wonderful study into how people meditate and the benefits of meditation. It was basic but very helpful. It got me interested in both practicing and ...
Views: 1249(4 votes) - ***10 Easy Ways to Get through The Day and Become Stress Free - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenChemical changes within our bodies affect the way we think, the way we function physically and emotionally. These chemical changes are responses to what we ingest both as food, fluids and other substances, but also as data in the form of sensory feedback. Our bodies are constantly working to ...
Views: 5279(4 votes) - Anxiety and Trauma Recovery: Wild Animals Know the Secret - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Suzie WolferWild Animals Know the Secret. Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about the way animals in the wild discharge anxiety and trauma. They are able to release the experience and move on. If they didn't do this and had to live in the wild in a shut down state, uptight or confused as ...
Views: 3716(4 votes) - EFT-Tapping For People Pleasers: Here For Everybody Else - But What About Me? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Heike PrevrhalAbstract: We all develop survival strategies early on in our lives to stay safe and to secure as much love and attention as possible. This article presents an inquiry into the strategy of being the “good girl” or “good boy” by pleasing others. It shines the light of awareness on the long-term ...
Views: 3744(4 votes) - 10 Ways to Have a Life that is Stress Free - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Lynnis Woods-MullinsI read an article about Kathleen Hall, a noted expert on stress management. The list below is based upon her teachings and is something that I will be adopting to manage the stress in my life. Ms. Hall talks about a simple mantra that she lives by to help minimize her stress. The mantra is ...
Views: 1225(3 votes) - 7 Ways To Deal With Stress and Enjoy Greater Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ricky O' SheaWe've all been there, the bills are piling up, your workload is overwhelming you, and your kids are giving you a hard time at home. Before you know it, you are stressed out of your mind and you can literally feel your blood reaching boiling point. It's true, stress is something that we all ...
Views: 1227(3 votes) - Abnormal Brain Structure in Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsThe post-mortem analysis of the brains of patients with schizophrenia compared to normal brain shows severe dysregulation in the matrix outside of brain cells that holds them together in key regions of the subconscious brain associated with learning, memory, and the processing of stress. The ...
Views: 1677(3 votes) - Creating A Place To Meditate - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffChildren love a routine at night when they are preparing for bed. Putting them to bed, reading them a story, singing to them; whatever the routine is that a parent may have, calms them and relaxes them. When children go on a road trip in the car they do so much better when they have something ...
Views: 1572(3 votes) - EFT For a Car Accident - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothAfter a car accident, EFT can be an extremely useful tool to help anyone involved to overcome the physical and emotional effects of that trauma. I would urge people who have been in car accidents, whether recent or long past, to tap on acupuncture points while reviewing the images, physical ...
Views: 3378(3 votes) - Help With Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Dale MillerMany of us are now busier than ever with an ever expanding list of to-do’s that seems never to get any shorter. Commitments to work, school, family, partners, friends and extra-curricular activities can at times become overwhelming. When this happens, the joy we might have previously taken in ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - How To Meditate: Some tips and tricks which can have a positive effect on your meditation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffThere are many ways to meditate. Because meditation has been around for so long, a wide variety of meditation systems are available. The first technique I will introduce is simple and easy to use. It’s effective for both those who are new to meditation and those who have been meditating for ...
Views: 1194(3 votes) - Meditation the Natural Way - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Kath HemmingsDid you know Mother Nature provides us with the same benefits as we would gain from hours of deep meditation? No more dogma, no more gurus! -Dramatically increase alpha brainwaves -Relax the nervous system -Focus the mind and increase attention -Significantly reduce anxiety ...
Views: 2041(3 votes) - Overcoming Health Anxiety And GAD In 6 Natural Steps - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Dennis SimsekStep 1, Complete Acceptance – For people that are struggling with GAD, learning to have complete acceptance of the fact that you have an anxiety disorder (and nothing more) as well as accepting the temporary discomforts that come with anxiety provoking experiences, can become highly therapeutic ...
Views: 2035(3 votes) - Reflexology for Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Brigitte FaubertSomebody once told me that the best way to get out of your head is to concentrate on your feet. She then proceeded to talk about a meditation exercise for people with anxiety that suggests that they really think about their feet and how they feel while taking deep breaths. People with anxiety ...
Views: 5818(3 votes) - What is fear? Are you scared to overcome it? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Justin CrinerFear - Fear is never in the NOW. Fear is always based on the past, or the future. - You think something bad might happen to you. - You did something bad and you think there might be bad consequences. - If right NOW someone has a gun to your head the fear is not based on right NOW. ...
Views: 3564(8 votes) - How to Tap Into Your Intuitive Moxie Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein Everyone was born with the magical power of intuition. Intuition is a clear flow of information that is available to you that is aligned with your authenticity, highest path and purpose. Intuition is one of the most amazing ...
Views: 3130(10 votes) - Mindfulness in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Christy MattaMindfulness is spilling into areas beyond medicine, healthcare, psychology and neuroscience. It’s moving into programs in education with children and college students, parenting, athletics, the legal profession and business. Studies of Mindfulness in a business context have shown that ...
Views: 3577(5 votes) - The Art of Managing Worry: It is all in the state of Mind - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Daniel RoseMost individual’s worries about what life would be for them: “what would I be?”, “how much would I have?”, “where will I be?” “Who will I be with”? These are the W’s and the H of life that makes a person anxious and worried all the time, yet worry serves a very positive purpose in our life. It ...
Views: 3294(5 votes) - The Key Benefits of Meditation: My Personal Mediation Journey - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffWhen you meditate, the key is to focus on your breath because that is the only thing happening right here, right now. You may have a mantra or prayer word; you may visualize or use a guided meditation; but the key to any meditation is to be in the here and now. Our mind typically centers on ...
Views: 1572(5 votes) - Insomnia-why can't I sleep at night? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Raphael RettnerDo you toss and turn at night? Do you wake up each morning feeling more tired than you were the night before? If you don’t feel refreshed in the morning, then you are likely not getting enough sleep at night and should consider why. What is Insomnia? Although it's common to have the ...
Views: 2621(2 votes) - ***Make-up Artist Jemma Kidd Speaks to UK’s No1 Breakfast Television Show About Her Crippling Anxiety, Panic Attacks And The Man Who ‘Transformed’ Her Life… - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenThe Darling of breakfast Television, Lorrain Kelly, today broke the story that Jemma Kidd has kept secret for most of her adult life. The celebrity Make-up Artist and sister of model Jodie Kidd (who also suffered from panic attacks and anxiety) would appear to the public and the majority of ...
Views: 4777(2 votes) - ***Take the Lid Off - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSmall stresses lessen ability to focus on the meaningful stressors. They operate just below the radar of consciousness because often we deal with them by suppressing them so we can focus on important things. The problem is: a myriad of these gnats are as large a drain on us as a 'real ...
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