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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- FEAR - The Gift Its Good For - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteFEAR - The Gift Its Good For We all know there is healthy rational fear. We protect ourselves from raging fires, stampeding bulls and any real threat to our existence. When the danger passes so does our fear. We shake it off as a duck shakes off water. And we move on. There's a ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Fear and Doubt in the Gap - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: When I reach the state of pure being or gap while meditating - I introduce my intentions there. I try to be detached to my intentions. But sometimes , a related thought with my intentional goal pops up while I am introducing my intention. This related thought is of fear and ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - Finding Your Life Purpose Mindfully - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from sherry gabaThe process of beginning the journey to finding your life purpose and discovering what it is you truly want can be found in those still moments when your intuition speaks to you telling you exactly what you need to know. Through mindfulness or “being awake in the here and now” epiphanies appear ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Free Yourself from Anxiety and Win - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Vickie JimenezThere are a number of types of anxiety disorders which include anything from a mild to extreme anxiety disorder, panic attacks, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). If you have ever endured an attack, then you can identify with the feeling that ...
Views: 2779(2 votes) - Give Up My Most Prized Possession? No Way! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Bill WhiteLet me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life’s greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my ...
Views: 3453(2 votes) - Help Overcome Fear Of The Dentist - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonI visited my dentist last week and the first thing he said was, "Lovely to see you". Whilst I appreciate the fact that it is polite to respond in kind I found myself wondering how many of his patients really mean what they say in reply! During my "session" in the dentists' chair, my musings ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Helpful Tips to Surviving 'Stress and Overwhelm' - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Catherine CardinalThis year marks my 30th year working with clients, (and I still love it) and I'm in a place of reflection. I'm also getting active with my writing again, after taking some time off to devote to other projects. I have witnessed a variety of trends throughout my career, based on numerous ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Helping Your Children To Handle Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperChange can be very difficult for children. Facing new situations means a new set of unknowns and therefore a new set of fears. Your job as a caregiver is talk with your children and allow them to find the courage to face their fears. Be respectful and empathic of your child’s experience while ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - How does alcohol affect people with anxiety? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2022 from Patty BellBy Patty Bell, Interventionist, Capo by the Sea How many of us, at the end of a stressful day, might seek the relaxing effects of an alcoholic beverage or two? The goal in this is that alcohol, being a depressant, will provide us with a calming effect—and that can be true. However, for ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - How I Beat Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Andrew HunterAgoraphobia anxiety disorder is the phrase used to to identify people who have extreme or persistent panic attacks. A lot of people will feel a feeling of worry and worry sooner or later in their life, particularly when placed in unsafe or violent conditions. When these worries apparently have ...
Views: 8129(1 vote) - How I Cope With Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Shyness is quite common and not a real problem unless it becomes chronic and develops into a form of social anxiety that is quite persistent, socially crippling and bothersome. A social phobia is simply a more specific form of social anxiety. There are many different aspects and causes of this ...
Views: 1608(3 votes) - How Not to be a Victim of Your Emotions: Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongWhen you really look closely at anxiety, depression, fear, anger or stress, you will almost always find recurring patterns of negative thoughts, traumatic memories and habitual emotional reactions. They are our tormentors, the pesky biting insects that annoy us throughout the day. They ambush ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - How to Beat Anxiety: How To Meet 'Quality' Women Without Fear Of Rejection - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Chris PadgettApproaching women can seem daunting to any man who doesn't know exactly what he is doing with women. If you are letting your low self-esteem with women stop you from meeting the kind of women that you really want to meet, then you could use some approach anxiety advice, too. Learn how to beat ...
Views: 1389(3 votes) - How to Conquer Your Stress – Stress Reducer Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dan ArdebiliWith all the responsibilities we have in the modern world we live in, it’s no wonder most people are seeking a stress reducer or stress reducers. With the increasing roles that men and women have to play, everything from businessman/women, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, dad, mom, etc., ...
Views: 2528(3 votes) - How to Control Panic and Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterYou might have the following symptoms when you experience a panic attack: strong amounts of anxiety, quick shallow breaths, feelings that you might be having a heart attack, seeing spots in front of your eyes, {and even blacking out if it’s really bad}. Learning how to cure panic attacks can ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - How to Cure Overwhelm - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Michael Knowles"I just can't do this anymore," Paul said. It's been hectic getting the business going, but the last month has been just awful." "How so?" I said. "I'll tell you how so," he said. His voice had an edge to it that was practically a physical presence in my office despite the fact that we ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - How to Deal with Fear, Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonI spent some time with a client last week who talked of his fears for the state of his business, how he was afraid of what others would think of him if his business collapsed and how he was afraid of where is marriage was going as a result. Although he believed his problems to be unique, the ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - How to deal with loss - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took my dog, Bella for a walk in the neighborhood and couldn’t help but enjoy the crisp morning air and puffs of clouds dotting the baby blue sky above me. Other walkers were passing me by and smiling as they looked at Bella tugging her leash and exuding a feeling of happy playfulness. It ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - How to Deal with Panic and Anxiety During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Andrew HunterYour pregnancy should be a great time of happiness as you await your new bundle of joy. But, sometimes a pregnancy can be riddled with unexplained fear, depression and even panic and anxiety. Anxiety is not rare. However, most panic episodes are not pregnancy panic attacks. Though there is ...
Views: 2208(2 votes) - How to Effectively Reduce Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Mark FooHave you been trying to find a way to reduce your anxiety? Have you found yourself contemplating things in your life, and simply increasing the amount of anxiety you are feeling? In order to stop the snowball effect this has, you need to take action to put a stop to it. No drastic action is ...
Views: 1276(4 votes) - How To Have Driving Confidence On Unfamiliar Roads - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWith an increasing number of vehicles traversing the highways of the world a higher degree of driving confidence is required to enable one to step out of their usual comfort zone. To drive on an unfamiliar road can be very daunting to many a driver. Roads and road systems can be very different ...
Views: 3617(1 vote) - How to Help a Child Who Has Sensory Processing Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeThere's something up with a child you know. She is clumsy, picky, always on the move, or perpetually flopped in a chair like a wet noodle. He is impulsive, intense, and quirky. Maybe this child has a learning disability, ADHD, or autism, or maybe not. Why are everyday sensations so distressing ...
Views: 2906(1 vote) - How to Overcome Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Terry DixonAnxiety attacks and panic attacks; chronic worrying and obsessive thoughts; compulsive behaviours; irrational fears and phobias, even severe depression - these problems all involve heightened anxiety. In overcoming them, the goal is not to get rid of anxiety, for to have anxiety is normal, it ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - How to Overcome Insomina - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Janet McNallyInsomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping those ideal eight hours during the night and feel tired after the slumber, you may be ...
Views: 1320(3 votes) - How to Overcome Separation Anxiety in Adults - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2015 from Daniel WhiteMany people suffer from anxiety and panic attacks at some point in their lives. However, when people talk about separation anxiety, the first thing that comes to mind is that the condition affects children only. What most people do not know, however, is that separation anxiety in adults is ...
Views: 4897(2 votes) - How to Relieve Panic Attacks and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Andrew HunterWith some work, and patience you can overcome panic and anxiety disorders. You already know how nerve-wracking it can be to have a panic attack. Sometimes the fear of getting another panic attack can take over your life and get in the way of everyday things. Sometimes you might even feel like ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - How to Relieve Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Malin LindholmStress and anxiety is one of the most common problem people seek therapeutic help for. Treatment with Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy has proven to be one of the most effective ways of dealing with stress and anxiety. Common symptoms for stress are: feeling irritable, overwhelmed, tense, ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - How to Stay Grounded During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Mike RobbinsThe holiday season is now in full swing. If you’re anything like me you probably have mixed feelings about the holidays. I love the excitement, parties, decorations, rituals, music, gifts, connections, and more. However, even these fun things can wear on me. And, the stress, drama, consumption, ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - How To Stop A Panic Attack With Physical Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Nathan TylerOne natural method in how to stop a panic attack is through consistent physical exercise. The build up of adrenaline and stress chemicals can be reduced by exercise, helping reduce feelings of tension and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your state of mind, making you feel more confident and ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - How to Talk to Strangers - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Steven BurnsIt’s often been said that the number one fear that people suffer from is speaking in public. What is not quite as well known is that the second most popular fear is speaking to strangers. You only have to walk about during the day in a busy city to appreciate this. A buzzing metropolis of people ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - Insomnia and Melatonin - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWorking with a lot of clients who are struggling with trauma and histories of abuse, anxiety and insomnia are constant problems. Many people have been prescribed medications such as Ambien, Sereoquel or one of the other mood stabilizers for sleep. Many of these medications have been found to ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Introvert to Extrovert : 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Shyness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Mark ShepardHave you ever been tongue tied at the thought of approaching an attractive person and introducing yourself? What about feeling awkward and out of place at business or social gatherings? How about hesitating to raise your hand in class or pick up the phone to make a sales call? Before we go ...
Views: 2516(3 votes) - Is It Possible That Meditation Helps You Overcome Anxiety? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dingane .Anxiousness is on the increase. The amount of individuals who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety disorders is expanding by the day. For the longest time this illness was blown off as not that significant, but it is now accepted as a psychological illness and proper treatment and research is ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Is There a Real Solution to Depression? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Leah FriedmanDepression is now ranked as a major global health crisis, affecting over 120 million people, according to a recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO), and ranks fourth amongst all health problems in its economic and social costs. The study, published in the journal of the American ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Jealousy Paralyzes Creativity, Productivity and Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Lauren MillerCNBC: Jealousy Paralyzes Creativity, Productivity and Relationships, Says Stress Relief Expert Lauren E. Miller Published: Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011 | 8:10 AM ET According to Harvard Medical School, 80% of disease is stress related. "Jealousy can create stress," says stress relief expert ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Learn about Neuronutrients - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn today’s hectic lifestyle, stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on a person’s mental health. It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting in a traffic jam, you run a small business, or you’re the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, managing your mind in a healthy way is an important part of living a ...
Views: 2656(1 vote) - Learn to Overcome Being Shy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Royane RealAre you shy? If you are shy, then you are aware that shyness can sometimes be a problem. People who are very shy, miss out on a lot of life. They miss out on relationships, on fun, and on career opportunities. Fortunately, there are treatments. Most of us are shy on some occasions. For ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - Let’s Face It . . . Worrying is a Waste of Time and Money - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from WEE DILTSWhat people worry about Worriers can find and create all sorts of things to worry about. People worry about: The Economy Their Health Their Loved ones Their Marriage Making House Payments Losing a Job Gaining weight The list goes on and on. Habitual worry creates diseases, ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Living With A Serial Killer - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIf a convicted serial killer moved in next door – would you choose to invite them round every day, feed them, ask them to stay over or even move in? Of course not! But many of us, every single day, live with the biggest serial killer the modern world has known – STRESS. We have invited it in and ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Masked Depression, Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction, Pt 1 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Sadie SheafeThe holiday season often brings unwelcome visitors in the form of stress and depression. There are three primary areas that can invite these unwanted killers into your life. The first is relationships! According to the researchers at the Mayo clinic, “Relationships can cause turmoil, ...
Views: 3304(2 votes) - Men and Women Treat Money Differently! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Tracia LarimerMoney! What a complex relationship many of us have with it. Not only is it the source of our survival in the modern world, but we often see it as a measure of self-worth. This is evidenced in our culture by the continual need for the bigger home, better car or designer jeans. There is ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - Mental Health: 5 Things You Can Do to Take Back Your Own Mind - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Dixie SomersWe all need a break now and again, but for some of us, our minds make it impossible to ever truly relax. Whether you have persistent feelings of sadness, wrestle with anxiety or have been diagnosed with another disorder, our mental health affects every aspect of our lives. Read on to discover ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Better Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerThere seems to be a lot written about mindfulness lately, and so I’ve sort of steered away from the topic. But I was reminded again recently about how important a topic it really is: how one simple practice can make such a difference to one’s well-being. I have a friend who has been ...
Views: 1777(3 votes) - Muscle Testing: Another Mobile Support - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThis morning I was working with a client who seemed to need the ability to check in with herself regarding decisions that would come up in business or even life in general but was scared she was misinterpreting her own gut feeling. In a matter of just a few minutes I explained to her how to ...
Views: 2041(2 votes) - Natural Alternatve Panic Attacks Cure - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Nathan TylerTwo common natural alternatives that people use as an anxiety and panic attacks cure are essential oils and herbal remedies. People may choose natural alternatives since there can be risks involved in taking anti-anxiety medication. Anxiety medication can be addictive, especially through long ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Natural Anxiety Cure - Your Amygdala is the Culprit? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Jonathan RoachAnxiety is a perfectly natural response to a perceived threatening situation, and it is inbred and rightly so for our survival. The problem arises when our bodily reaction is disproportionate to the event and so the fight or flight response kicks in and we experience panic. The Amygdala is a ...
Views: 7399(1 vote) - Natural Cure For Panic Attacks And Phobias - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Nathan TylerAddressing and acting on emotional stress is a natural cure for panic attacks. Learning to control your emotions and stress might sound difficult but it is really about changing certain habits and behaviors. There are many factors that can contribute to stress such as financial problems, ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Natural Remedies for Panic Attacks and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Andrew HunterPanic attacks are no fun. Luckily there are natural ways to tread anxiety disorders without prescription drugs. Look into some of these natural remedies for panic attacks. Breath Exercises — The breath has long been used as a means to center the mind and calm the body. Just think of ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Obsessions & Compulsions - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetObsessions are persistent but unwanted ideas, thoughts, impulses, or images that cause marked anxiety or distress. The most common obsessions are about contamination or repeated doubts (e.g., whether one has performed some act such as having hurt someone in a traffic accident or having left ... ...
Views: 1684(9 votes) - One Moment At A Time - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Sheryl PaulOne of the slogans in the 12-step programs is One Day At A Time. In the life of someone enduring a transition - whether in the midst of a break up, becoming a mother, trying to conceive, or retiring - a more appropriate and helpful phrase is One Moment At A Time. This topic recently emerged ...
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