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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- What It Feels Like When You Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2014 from Chris ChandraThe thing is, there really is a difference in how you feel after you overcome shyness. I'm not talking about overcoming shyness where you get bold for a brief moment and then anxiety creeps back in. I'm talking about a full blown recovery where there is no going back. A few years ago I ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - When Anxiety Has A Life Of Its Own - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Laurie MillerAccording to the National Institute of Anxiety and Stress, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million people a year. The numbers are staggering especially for women who suffer from anxiety and stress almost twice as much as men. More and more children and seniors are also struggling with ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - Without Anxiety The Human Race Would Have Disappeared Long Ago - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Mark ShepardAs much pain and suffering that sensitive people go through because of worry and anxiety, these are traits that have actually saved humanity’s collective butt since time immemorial. What do I mean? Well, first of all you have to understand that anxiety is a thought process. It is NOT a ...
Views: 2090(2 votes) - “I live to laugh and laugh to live.” (Milton Berle, 1908~2002) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziA reader writes, “I read your article, The Benefits of Laughter, and while finding it most informative I also felt as though it were rubbing salt in a wound. You see, unfortunately I cannot laugh, and have been looking for all sorts of medical help with this problem. Of course you didn’t know ...
Views: 1603(4 votes) - PTSD facts and treatment - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Belinda WilliamsonWhat is post traumatic stress disorder? At some stage in your life you are likely to experience or witness a traumatic event or know someone who has. Research indicates that 65% of men and 50% of women are exposed to trauma during their lifetime. Traumatic events vary. They can occur ...
Views: 2231(9 votes) - ***Negotiating Skills Will Get You Ahead - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanNegotiating skills can help you manage lots of different kinds of life situations, both at work and in your personal relationships. Here are a few examples of where these skills can help you build an even better life for yourself: 1. Many family situations require negotiating with others. ...
Views: 1598(5 votes) - Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication - Simple Steps Toward Victory - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David McDonoughToo many people suffer with constant worrying and anxious sensations for months and years on end without every reaching out for help. Those that do seek anxiety relief tend to go to physicians at a moment when they are truly desperate and fragile. Many doctors are not sure what to do other than ...
Views: 5105(5 votes) - The Truth About Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenEvery day, I receive dozens of emails and telephone calls from worried anxiety disorder sufferers asking me about medications, therapy and other less conventional treatments; my answer is simple, I DO NOT encourage the use of medication and there are so many therapies available now that it is ...
Views: 7215(5 votes) - Emotional Eating Triggers: What Drives You to Eat? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Ellen AmeryThere are many reasons why people eat more than they should, and many of those reasons will be individualized according to a person's underlying beliefs, fears, life conditions and habits, which can be inherited and/or developed over time. Generally, we overeat because of emotional upset. We ...
Views: 1173(19 votes) - ***Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanAddiction to alcohol and other drugs is a chronic disease. It is progressive, continuous, and long-term. Alcohol or drug abuse means that a person has control over whether he or she drinks or uses. Alcohol or drug dependence means that a person has lost all control over his or her drinking or ...
Views: 1593(3 votes) - ***How to Parent Your Teen Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanMaintain Communication Even though teens need to separate from their parents during adolescence, they also need to know that the safety net of home and family is always there for them. If the lines of communication are shut down, they are not yet capable of surviving emotionally; they need ...
Views: 1332(3 votes) - ***Stress Busting Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanLearn to have healthy relationships: This subject could fill an entire book. In the limited space of this newsletter, let's look at the key components of this stress-reducing strategy. 1. Identify the sources of stress in your relationships. Write about them in a journal. Make a list of ...
Views: 1446(6 votes) - Are People's Judgments Rational And Stable or What? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Hal WechslerAre People’s Judgments Rational And Stable or What? 21st Century Science: If you are a lifelong learner and want a healthy mind-body connection and longevity, you have to consistently and persistently use your brain to keep learning. What does that really mean? How? Did you know up to ...
Views: 1535(3 votes) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Overcoming Stress - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David McDonoughFor those looking for methods of overcoming anxiety, there are a number of options available that can be considered "natural." What do those natural anxiety relief methods involve? Basically, these are anti-anxiety strategies that do not involve the use of prescription pills or drugs as a means ...
Views: 5075(3 votes) - Handling Anxiety Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Tina TessinaHandling Anxiety Effectively We are all in a time of high stress, and national disasters often bring up fear. If these fears are not dealt with, they can lead to “acting out” behavior, such as drinking too much or creating relationship, work or money problems as a distraction. To avoid these ...
Views: 2139(3 votes) - Natural Medications for Panic Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Andrew HunterIt's not an understatement to claim that having to deal with a panic or anxiety attack is likely one of the least desired feelings one can have. Luckily, you'll find quite a few natural remedies for anxiety attacks that numerous people today are choosing with an excellent level of success in ...
Views: 1661(3 votes) - Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Anger: The Dynamics of Defense (Part 3) - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Bill WhiteWell, this is the final article of a three-part series on the role of anger in the occurrence and perpetuation of panic attacks and anxiety. In the first two installments we defined anger within two theoretical perspectives, and took a look at how anger presented in my life as an anxiety ...
Views: 2684(3 votes) - Stopping a Panic Attack – 5 Things You Can Do When an Attack Seems Close - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Jonathan RoachA Panic Attack can be very frightening, but it may help to remember that it no more than a sequence of bodily reactions to a perceived threat. Panic occurs when adrenaline is released into the blood stream and our bodies prepare for fight or flight. The symptoms are often disproportionate to the ...
Views: 2840(3 votes) - The Benefits of Music Therapy Using Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daniel RichardLife is good, but for some people life could be better. This article will show the benefits of music therapy using binaural beats, that helps relieve stress and anxiety, to help make your day a little better. Music therapy or binaural beats have been around for a long time, over 170 years. ...
Views: 4725(3 votes) - Top 5 Thinking Errors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Harry BassettWe all make mistakes in our thinking, especially when we're deeply convinced that something we believe in is true. These errors often reinforce that opinion, making it hard for us to change our minds or even consider any alternative viewpoint. Students of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy know ...
Views: 5846(3 votes) - Understanding Your Adolescent With Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Thesie CortezAnxiety disorder is a common mental illness affecting millions of people including children and teens. Anxiety is a common human response when faced with real danger but people with anxiety disorder are ruled by fears even without the presence of real fearful situations. An anxiety attack is ...
Views: 1088(3 votes) - Business Owner Anxiety and Stress - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David McDonoughHow to reduce stress is something that the working class has to deal with virtually on a day-to-day basis; it is something that you as an entrepreneur must plan to manage not just for yourself, but for your employees too. Repeated exposure to stress-causing situations without remediating actions ...
Views: 5855(7 votes) - Are You Seeing the Bigger Picture In Life? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWhen we are in the midst of a crisis, it’s not always easy to see the bigger picture because we are consumed with emotions and often overwhelmed. At the time you might only be seeing the immediate situation and not the ways you are being supported through this turmoil. We don’t always ...
Views: 10313(4 votes) - *** Become More Self-Confident - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Garrett CoanSigns of Self-Confidence Let's explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence. 1. Admitting when you are wrong. 2. Being flexible when change is needed. 3. Talking about your ...
Views: 2258(4 votes) - ***Achieving Success Through Effective Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIt is important to have goals because they are good for your physical and mental health. You can have goals for all areas of your life. Here are a few ideas: Career, Learning, Clubs, Money,Community, Politics, Contribution, Professional, Emotional, Reading, Family, Relationships, Health, ...
Views: 1202(4 votes) - How To Stop Anxiety Attacks Permanently! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from James NelsonOne of the cable TV programs I’ve really enjoyed watching in recent years is “Monk”. The series follows the unusual and often humorous actions of a former police detective whose obsessive compulsive disorder has rendered him almost helpless and unemployable. While I laugh along with family ...
Views: 3425(4 votes) - Understanding the Stress Response - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Dennis HartWith high levels of stress running rampant in our society, it's more important than ever to learn ways to relax. In order to do this, it is helpful to understand what's going on physically and emotionally during periods of high stress. When a person is in a calm and relaxed state, the ...
Views: 1410(4 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: 1679(4 votes) - ***Effective Ways to Give Performance Feedback - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanConsequences of Not Giving Effective Feedback Let's take a look at some typical examples of what goes on in work environments when managers don't give good feedback. Example #1: John has been working at his new job for one month. On his first day at work, Wilma, his boss, showed him what ...
Views: 2084(22 votes) - Music as Medicine TIPS - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberIs there a song in your heart waiting to be released? Do you sometimes struggle to express yourself when life throws you a curve ball? Here is a list of ten tips for you to express yourself and use your creativity. 1. Keep music in your environment (car, house and work). 2. Pay ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - *** The Hidden Enemy of Talent - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. When you act out of fear, you create what you fear. All of my clients have been praised and admired for their talent. You'd think that they have plenty of self-confidence ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - *** The One Step Remedy for Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteAnxiety! It has power. It has the power to stop you cold, in your tracks, as you freeze in your attempt to move forward in your life. Your anxiety gets in the way of you being, doing and having what you want in life. What is anxiety? The dictionary will tell you that anxiety is a sense of ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - ***How to Create a Positive Work Atmosphere - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanPositive versus Negative Workplaces We have all worked in places where we grew to dread getting up in the morning, and a few of us have had the pleasure of working for a boss who makes us feel like we can do anything. Let's take a look at the differences between a positive and a negative work ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - ***How to Enhance and Enrich Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanAny marriage counselor will tell you that one of the most common problems observed when couples come for help is poor communication skills. People get into trouble in their marriages because they have not developed their ability to listen and communicate. Barriers to Communication These ...
Views: 1169(3 votes) - ***How to Recover from a Career Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanIf you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis: Loosing your job Being fired Burning out Not wanting to do your job for one more day A career crisis can be caused either by someone else (being laid off) or by your own feelings ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - ***Is Your Company in Need of Family Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanHow Companies Are Like Families Like a family, a company is a group of people who have an ongoing relationship with one another. Companies have several things in common with families: 1. Families have distinct ways of communicating and degrees of togetherness. For example: Communication ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - ***Managing Your Stepfamily - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIf you are a member of a stepfamily, you know how difficult it can be to integrate all of the new members and adjust to the new boundaries and rules. The following ideas may help you make a successful transition during this challenging process. Have patience. Establishing new families takes ...
Views: 1670(4 votes) - ***Recovering From a Career Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIf you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis: Losing your job Being fired Burning out Not wanting to do your job for one more day A career crisis can be caused either by someone else (being laid off) or by your own feelings (burning ...
Views: 1400(4 votes) - ***Resolving Conflicts Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanEvery relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical: 1. Disagreements over who should do ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - ***Surviving Those Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanNot everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays. Many people feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining houseguests. It is not uncommon to react ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - 20 Ways to Shift Worry Into Attractive Energy - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2004 from Catherine FranzWorry, big or small blocks positive vibrations from enteringyour realm. The longer the behavior, the deeper the roots,the harder to override. Staying in its merry-go-roundplaces the person in a form of trance. And like alltrances, the person in the trance isn't aware that they arethere. If ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - 3 Great Affirmations To Help You Deal With Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dingane .Are you struggling with anxiety related issues? While there are many potential causes, anxiety is something that we "create" in our minds by the way we (sub consciously) control and direct our minds. Learning to take back control of your thoughts is one of the most powerful things you can do. ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - 3 Tips for Inner Peace – How To Survive A Mercury Retrograde - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mette MullerYou slam your fist in the table and if you knew that it wouldn’t have severe repercussions you would definitely be beating up your computer by now! That severe anger that technology and other forms of glitches and set-backs can cause within us can be incredibly debilitating if not down-right ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - 3-Step Technique to Control Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Ken HauserThe origin of panic attacks can be traced back to our early ancestors when it was in many cases, a matter of life and death to respond quickly to the possibility of imminent danger. In other words the "Fight or Flight" response may take over in much the same way as a panic attack. You may be ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - 5 Things to Know About Cannabis and Mental Health - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Pragnesh PatelI don’t think there’s any drug that is as famous (or infamous) as cannabis, colloquially called marijuana. This drug has endured so much scrutiny in recent times thanks in part to a lot of government deregulation it has been experiencing around the world. For years, cannabis has only ever been ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - Acupuncture for mental and emotional wellness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Terry ChenIn over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field I have found that all people, regardless of their background or current problems, are looking for well being and happiness. This is the underlying motivation for absolutely everything that an individual does regardless of the ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Always Tired? What it Takes to Shift Inner Gears - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteToo pooped to put one more foot in front of the other? Is your favorite part of the day the moment you get to dive into bed and shut the world off for a few hours? Does the mere thought of the days ahead suck the life energy right out of you? I know how that feels. I've been there -- for ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - Anticipating the Worst: A Closer Look at Anxiety and its Effects - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Darren RavenThe nervous system has a fight-flight system (sympathetic system) that sends signals to the brain when danger is coming. In this process, the body gets ready to protect itself and increases blood supply to the organs, causing the heart to beat faster. Once that danger passes, the restoring ...
Views: 4043(1 vote) - Anxiety & Depression. Badabing Badaboom. - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAnxiety and depression are fast friends. We know that all too well, don’t we? And that statement brings some questions to mind (literally). When we consider the dynamics of anxiety and depression, can presentations along the depression spectrum be generated by anxiety? Can anxiety be ...
Views: 1755(4 votes) - Anxiety and Depression - Medication, Herbs Or Meditation? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)What is the preferred treatment for anxiety, depression and related nervous problems? There is a huge assortment of products available today claiming to cure anxiety, depression and related problems. Obviously, one should always be careful not to overlook any serious medical problems that might ...
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