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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Preventing Stress By Cleaning and Organizing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigHow Do You React to Stress? We all have stress. In fact, stress was designed by nature to help us cope effectively with life threatening situations. I’m sure you’ve heard of “Fight or Flight” as a response to stress. But less well know are other reactions to stress. I like to call one of them ...
Views: 4299(1 vote) - Rage of Eden - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Georgina Yael JohnsonAt the 2011 Heaven & Earth workshop in Israel, the old issue of anger came up. In facing the external world, anger means it is time to put a border. It is an instinct and an energy, neither good nor bad. To accept responsibility for our anger - to begin to be able to contain it - is to move into ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMost people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people ...
Views: 17240(1 vote) - Reduce Preschool Anxiety Separation in Five Ways - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There will definitely come a time when your children have to go to school, and you shouldn't be there. That would have been okay if your kids won't suffer from separation anxiety, which happens all the time. Why the Child Feels ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Reiki Principles: Just for Today I Will Not Worry - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Jane AbramowitzJust for Today...I Will Not Worry "Worrying about something that may never happen is like paying interest on money you may never borrow. " The above quote is very apt for it brings home the absurdity of worrying! But we are human, and worrying is something we are very adept at, and do ...
Views: 2744(1 vote) - RELIGIOUS BELIEF REDUCES STRESS - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Olga VladiResearchers at the University of Toronto found that believing in God can reduce stress and anxiety. The findings, published in Psychological Science, show distinct brain differences between believers and nonbelievers. Assistant psychology professor Michael Inzlicht, leader of the study, used a ...
Views: 1532(5 votes) - Revealing the Truth about Anxiety Pills; Why You Might Want To Stop Taking Them - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rebecca ShellyPills to alleviate this disorder do not cure the primary issue and will not work as a long term way out because as soon as you stop taking any anxiety pill the symptoms return, many times worse than before. There are many side effects if using anxiety pills including addiction, nausea, ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Self Care Strategies for a More Balanced Life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightIn order to take care of others, we must first use self-care strategies in our own life. If we have children in the house, they will model what we do, not what we say. Stress and Adversity can be handled if the following tips are used often enough that they become automatic action and good ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - Self Help Tips For Overcoming Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from J.D. BellMany people experience some level of shyness or anxiety when faced with new or uncomfortable situations. Walking up to a stranger of the opposite sex in a bar. Making a big presentation at work. Engaging in small talk at a party. All these situations can lead to some degree of nervousness. ...
Views: 2428(2 votes) - Setting up a Journal - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from John RobsonReady to explore journaling but not sure how to get started? Here are some guidelines to get you on your way. The type of journal you use should reflect your own needs, preferences and style. There are lots of choices. To begin, do you want to write on paper or type into a ...
Views: 1877(4 votes) - Signs Of Depression - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Popa Woolseysigns of depression usually sneak up on a person slowly. We all have those days when we feel a little sad and blue with no explanation. These days however, usually pass and you return to your normal cheerful self. However, for sometimes instead of those blue days passing on by, they linger and ...
Views: 3121(2 votes) - Six Reasons You Have Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Andrew HunterNow, what causes anxiety attacks specifically? There isn't a straightforward explanation. Everyone is one-of-a-kind and different. Somebody could be triggered by public speaking. Somebody else can be pushed over the edge by talking to customers over the phone. What causes anxiety attacks ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Social Anxiety - Are You Just Shy? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Pam TriickMost people unfamiliar with anxiety see it as just a simple case of the nerves. Those of us who live with anxiety know it is much more than that. Anxiety is similar to fear, yet very different. Let me explain. Fear is a rational emotional response to a real threat. Anxiety is an irrational ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - Social Depression - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Bruce SullivanThere is nothing more tantalizing than living by expectations that you can not live up to on a daily basis. This will create more suffering than what is necessary. Let's face it, there is enough suffering to go around by just being born into the human race. Suffering is part of life, but what ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Staying Grounded - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from William FetterFeeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Too much on your plate? Get Grounded, Come to Center I'm old enough to remember a time when people usually answered "good" when you asked them the standard, "How are you doing?" These days the answer is commonly "busy." In the last few weeks, while ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Still Praying for the American dream? Here’s a Wake-up Call to Stop the Nightmares - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Olga SheeanOnce upon a time there was a great nation. It led the world in democracy, innovation and apple pie. It preached decency, family values and personal freedom. It helped smaller nations, promoted free enterprise and encouraged individuals to be the best they could be. It was loved; it was ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - STOP WORRYING! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsAre you a born worrier? I think everyone would admit to being a worrier at one time, but some people worry a lot more than others Once acquired, the habit of worrying can be difficult to stop. Often our parents teach has how to worry and society often dictates that if we don’t worry, then we ...
Views: 2002(1 vote) - Stress And Anxiety The Killer Among Us - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Daniel RichardWe all know that stress and anxiety is bad for us, but in the society we live in, people just don’t have the time to deal with it. We tend to go on and try to deal with it until it effects our health, then we seek help. This article will show that there are techniques you can do in the comfort ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Stress Free and Happy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnyStress – we all feel it on a daily basis, in varying degrees. Some days are much worse than others, while other days, you might even go so far as to say you're relaxed. But in truth, stress is the norm more than we'd like it to be. And while we might never be completely stress free, we certainly ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - Stress Kills - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Bryan SchuetzIt can come on quickly or slowly, but stress is a killer none the less. Stress creates a fire inside the body of inflammation and poisons the mind with worry. Knowing more about how stress works will give you power over its grip. It will also help you to identify where stress is attacking ...
Views: 1578(3 votes) - Stress Management for Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Tony DosanjhStress management for your improvement We all are bound to have stress in our daily lives. We do try to overcome stress at most of the time but it can become agonizing at times. It is very important for you to overcome or recover from stress before it consumes you. If it consumes you and ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Stress Management Techniques And The Causes Of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Francis ColeStress is a killer. The modern age has brought many advances in medicine that have helped us cure and prevent many major diseases. Stress is one disease that has not been eradicated and in fact it is one that is affecting more and more people each year, especially in times like these when many ...
Views: 1022(3 votes) - Stress reducing thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Gary SpencerA young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience;with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'..... she fooled them all..."How heavy is this glass of ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Stress Relaxation Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Fabrianna PayneJust about any negative feelings can bring on stress. Sadness, frustration, anger, guilt, fear, etc. It raises your blood pressure, can make you anxious or nervous, and can cause muscle tension. Prolonged or significant levels of stress can be very unhealthy, even though some level of stress is ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Stress Relief for Women, and It's Free - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kathy Woodard (Wilson)Stress relief is the number one thing most women need more of. There are so many stressors on women today; family, work, finances, health, relationships. Good or bad, stress is a major part of our lives. And the biggest obstacle to obtaining relief women have are their own beliefs. Many women ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Stress: 5 ways to minimise this silent killer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Anna AparicioDo you have trouble sleeping or find it really hard to relax? Do you feel overwhelmed by people and things in your life? I am not surprised. Most people I coach are so stressed out they don't know whether they are coming or going. A lot of them sleep badly or not at all. Their eating habits ...
Views: 3386(1 vote) - Stressed Out? Stress Management Can Improve Your Quality of Life - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Wendy BurnettResearch has shown that stress worsens the symptoms of fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions; increasing pain levels and "fibro fog," and interfering with sleep. Stress management is an essential step in reducing stress levels, helping you to eliminate some stressors, and reduce the impact ...
Views: 2672(1 vote) - Surviving Stress - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixStress. It happens to everyone at some time or another. We get stressed about our work, our relationships, our finances, kids, health and homes. I’ve yet to meet anyone who leads a completely charmed life and never experiences any stress. However, in the last six months, I’ve seen the stress ...
Views: 1622(3 votes) - Tackle Sleep Panic Attacks And Stress - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Nathan TylerThe various stages of sleep make it an ever changing state that includes two main components that are Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and non-REM. It's during REM that we usually experience dreams but it's the deeper stages of non-REM sleep that are the most beneficial to us. You may find that ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - Take Control of the Thoughts that are Controlling You - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James HendrixWe all have thoughts that seem to take on a life of their own in our heads. For some of us they are negative, destructive thoughts that have been with us since childhood. Dad may have called you bird legs or a teacher in frustration said you were stupid. What they said not only stuck but was ...
Views: 1448(5 votes) - The 1st CBT Session - What To Expect - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayYour Psychologist will offer you weekly (50 minute). Your treatment will begin with a period of assessment which will last between 1-3 sessions. Here you will be able to discuss in detail the problems that have led you to seek therapy. Your Psychologist will also ask you more general questions ...
Views: 4601(1 vote) - The Benefits of Natural Anxiety Treatment Compared to Prescription Methods - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Devin CoxAnxiety is a very serious condition that affects over 40 million Americans and causes an incredible amount of lost opportunities for individuals due to their debilitating anxiety. Their anxiety takes many different forms; from general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and often times ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - The Energy of the Financial Meltdown - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWe are in a time of financial crisis. People are anxious. People are seeking solutions. People are scared. With all of this activity, tremendous bursts of energy are being expended, some positive but mostly negative. But the energy that we project into the cosmos is not an isolated event. Your ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Music - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning and happy day!!!! It is true; I do have a spring in my step, a song in my heart, and hope on the horizon. This morning my oldest daughter Sarah and I went to an appointment together. We were able to spend some time together talking and laughing. Then while we were out, I ...
Views: 927(2 votes) - The Media: Is The Mainstream Media Bad For People’s Mental Health? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, the mainstream media has spoken a lot about mental health. What this has done is created greater awareness around this important topic; something that might not have occurred otherwise. There are at least two ways that this source has played a part. Firstly, it has spoken ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - The Moment of Desperation - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I wanted to talk about that moment of desperation. In that moment of desperation, there comes a change, an inner change. Some people do not welcome change, they are resistant to it. Some people are just too comfortable with the way things are; they can only see the negative side to making a ...
Views: 2519(1 vote) - The Quickest & Easiest Way to Switch Off – and It’s Fr*ee! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukThe Quickest & Easiest Way to Switch Off – and It’s Fr*ee! I am lucky enough to be in The States at the moment and spent the week-end with some dear friends in New Jersey. On Saturday, we visited the New Jersey Shore at Cape May, a beautiful Victorian seaside resort not far from ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - The Realization that Leads to Genuine Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know exactly what it is like to be certain we have let go of something sorrowful or worrisome, only to find ourselves in a similar sad situation moments later. Dropping this person and picking up that person doesn't end the loneliness that drives us into dead-end relationships. This ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - The Secret to Combating Money Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Helaine HarrisTHE SECRET TO COMBATING MONEY ANXIETY Helaine Z. Harris, MA, MFT Are you, or anyone you know, struggling with feelings of anxiety because of money? It’s a safe bet the answer is “Yes!” Normally I say finances and abundance issues are connected to self-esteem but right now there is such a ...
Views: 3389(1 vote) - The Top Ten Reasons the Majority of People Are Bored and Unfulfilled - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHave you perfected the part of you that puts on a happy face for people so they don't realize how unhappy you are? Have you resigned yourself to the idea that, even though you want so much more in your life - better friendships, increased energy, time for yourself and your family - you will ...
Views: 5863(4 votes) - The WEIRD BRAIN HACK You Should Use Every Day! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Jason MagillStart Doing This Immediately to Train Your Brain for Success! What I’m about to share with you in this article cannot be ignored. It has literally made the difference in my clients’ ability to gain control over their lives in remarkable ways. You may have heard of visualization or maybe ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - This is Your Brain on Fear - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Kathy WilsonThis article is excerpted from the brand new online workshop for my book, An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose. Enjoy! This Is Your Brain on Fear There is a part of your brain that exists solely for your physical survival. It's called the "reptilian" brain because it's been with us for ...
Views: 6536(2 votes) - Three Simple Tips - How To Live A Longer Life With Less Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from James SchreiberSometimes it may seem like the strains and demands of modern society exceed human abilities. However, that is usually far from the truth. This article outlines how you can take things down a notch with three simple tips that will help you shrug off stress and anxiety, induce deep relaxation, and ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - Top 10 Insightful Quotes on Fear - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Linda LovejoyCheck out these amazing quotes on fear. See what famous people and even the Bible has to say about fear. 1. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Fear is such a debilitating emotion, if left unchecked. It robs us of our ambition and hope. It renders ...
Views: 3099(1 vote) - Top 5 WORST Stress Management Tips - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterEverywhere you look, someone is offering stress management tips. And most of them are all the same. But have you ever thought about whether these tips are good or bad? Whether they actually work or are just parroting what someone wrote? Whether they will actually relieve the stress in your ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - Trauma and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungAnxiety is more than just a feeling. As a product of the body's fight-or-flight response, anxiety involves a wide range of physical symptoms. Because of the numerous physical symptoms, anxiety sufferers often mistake their disorder for a medical illness. You may have visited many doctors and ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - Turning Outside Chaos into Inside Calm - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can I better cope with a chaotic world? By Arlene K Unger, PhD Clinical Psychologist (PSY) The Challenge It’s hard to pick up a newspaper or listen to a news broadcast recently without being overwhelmed by “gloom and doom”. The 24-hour cable news cycle and always-on internet do ...
Views: 2074(2 votes) - Welcome to the Age of Anxiety: How to cope with the world spinning out of control - by If the '20's were known as "Roaring," the '60's were about "Flower Power," and the '80's were the "Me Generation," then the 2000's will go down as the "Age of Anxiety." Even the June 10, 2002 cover of TIME Magazine is entitled: "Understanding Anxiety: Now more than ever, we are worrying ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - What Are Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Dan DeLucaIt's essential for you to be acquainted with the generally recognized medical meaning of panic and panic attacks. You want to be sure you use the most efficient, safe and fast panic attack treatment available! What Is A Panic Attack? Panic is a severe form of anxiety, which recurs, for no ...
Views: 2146(3 votes) - What Does Passive-Aggressive Mean? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Len SonePassive-aggressive means that you first do something passive and then you do something aggressive. In other words, first you do something you don’t want to do, then you do something hostile. Let me give you an easy example first. Your friend tells you to wash her dishes. If you wash the ...
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