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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- The Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Christine SherborneYou may remember these words from a popular song in the eighties. How many of you have woken up in the early hours and let your fears wash over you? It seems to be the time that we are most vulnerable to negative thinking. It is the time when the solution that you thought would work, throws ...
Views: 2177(3 votes) - Why You Must Manage Your Stress - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesThe effects of long term stress are not to be taken lightly. Stress can lead to serious physical, as well as mental health problems. Managing our stress levels is very important if we wish to remain happy and healthy. Common symptoms of stress include irritability, muscular tension, ...
Views: 1743(3 votes) - Winter Driving - 7 Tips To Stay Confident on Icy Roads - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Simon ByholmWhere I live, on the west coast of Finland, winter just arrived with the first real batch of snow. This means slow traffic as many vehicles haven't been switched to snow tires this early in the season. I was doing a 60 mile trip yesterday, mostly on smaller rural roads where the snow is not ...
Views: 1689(3 votes) - Your Questions Answered on Shyness and Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Andrew HunterChances are you'll suffer from shyness and social anxiety assuming you have at any time dealt with anxiety in any of the following situations: Taking something back to the shop or sending food back at the diner; writing in public like filling out a check in the supermarket; talking to authority ...
Views: 1610(3 votes) - ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - What You Need to Know to Avoid This Condition - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDAre you on the fast-track to illness? The seeds of this debilitating condition may have already been sown, but it is not too late. You can stop things now and turn back towards health. In this article you will learn the two mental programmes which are the root of this debilitating condition. ...
Views: 1472(11 votes) - 10 Free Ways To Naturally Cure Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Devin Cox1. Deep breaths - Simple breathing is one of the quickest and most effective ways to instantly treat anxiety. When you start to feel anxious take three slow, deep breaths; in your mouth, and out your nose and you should start to instantly feel relief from your anxiety. You can do this as many ...
Views: 3312(5 votes) - 10 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Mark FooAnxiety has a way of taking over before you realize it. It's important to be intuitive enough to detect problems in advance and maintain stability. A medical doctor is necessary if you experience severe anxiety or have panic attacks. In the case of daily anxiety, however, there are many ...
Views: 1365(5 votes) - All We Need is Love... - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Bill WhiteBeing in the very heart of the holiday season, I wanted to share some thoughts and feelings about love. Now, I know the subject of love may be difficult to embrace for one with our past and present emotional experience; however I’m suggesting we sufficiently open our hearts and minds and give it ...
Views: 1770(5 votes) - Dealing With The Pressures And Stresses Of Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Greg BakerThere is a difference between pressure and stress. One causes the other, and one we can reduce and shunt off. Learn the difference between these two in your life and what you can do about them. Stress is the product of pressure. Set an empty plastic water bottle upright and place the palm of ...
Views: 8717(7 votes) - Out of the House and Into the Unknown Helping Individuals with Autism Cope in a Social World - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsLife at home with a child with autism is rarely easy. Changes in routine, unexpected visitors, difficulties with food, toileting and dressing can be disruptive to the whole family. Visits to the doctor or the dentist are incredibly challenging. Parents too often forego visiting friends and ...
Views: 1836(2 votes) - "Power Up" With Extreme Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Ute LawrenceA lot of us have a problem with the wording Extreme Self-Care. To some, it means an act of self-centeredness, being self-serving, in short being a jerk, always looking out for number one. However, what it really means is that in order to be more helpful and compassionate toward others we need to ...
Views: 1687(2 votes) - *** Anxiety and Panic "Attacks" - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jim ManganielloIn the past year nearly 45 million Americans have suffered from so- called "anxiety disorders", including anxiety and panic attacks, as well as phobias. That's a lot of people—more than 15% of the U.S. population. And it's a lot of suffering. Anxiety leaves people chronically miserable. A ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - ***Coping As a Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanFew people are prepared for the responsibilities and tasks involved in caring for loved ones who are ill, elderly, or disabled. The success of the relationship between you and your loved one depends on several factors. One of the most important is how well you take care of yourself, empowering ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - ***Effective Strategies For Stopping Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanYou will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things ...
Views: 1940(2 votes) - ***How Do You Change Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanWhat Is Happiness? If you are thinking about changing your life for the better, one way to start is by identifying your goals. You are probably hoping to find some version of happiness or emotional well-being. That might look like any combination of the following: A sense of ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - ***Managing Perfectionism - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanThis is the first of two newsletters that address perfectionism. In this issue, we will explore what perfectionism is and why it is destructive. In the next one, we will take a look at some strategies for both controlling the need to be perfect and living a more relaxed, satisfying life. What ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - ***Recognizing Depression's Warning Signs - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanDepression is a serious illness, not a harmless part of life. It is a complex disorder with a variety of causes. It is never caused by just one thing. It may be the result of a mix of factors, including genetic, chemical, physical, and sociological. It is also influenced by behavior patterns ...
Views: 1102(6 votes) - ***Therapies for Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenAnxiety Therapy - Medication In order to permanently overcome an anxiety condition, it is vital that the core of the disorder is addressed in a targeted, supportive and seamless process of recovery. The core of anxiety disorder is stored and perpetuated in the amygdala, the 'anxiety control ...
Views: 4590(4 votes) - 3 Ways to Let Go of Worry - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Zoe RouthWorried about your kids? Work? Health? Money? Worried about worrying? We all know that you get what you think and feel about the most, so if you're worrying, you're creating all sorts of havoc with your feel-good intentions. And if you're leading a team, a family, an organisation, or ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - 5 Ways To Use Sound Therapy To Relieve Your Stress Now - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Eva A-BrightWe live in a world which is getting more and more chaotic and full of problems. Nowadays we don’t have any time for our families and our loved ones because we are too busy with our work. Our work schedules are so rigid that we are forever fighting deadlines and trying to finish our projects in ...
Views: 2372(4 votes) - Curing Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Julie StevensonWhen dealing with anxiety symptoms, you go through events that others around you don't see. Maybe you're walking down a hallway and all of the sudden the walls start closing in frantically. You start to run towards the light before they close completely, but it just doesn't seem like you're ...
Views: 3362(2 votes) - Depression and Job Loss - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDepression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks are very similar and in some ways interconnected. Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. A true clinical description is a mood ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - Do Essential Oil Candles Work For Stress Relief? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Brian LaShurePeople have been using aromatherapy for thousands of years and people have been using candles for just as long. But the two have only met recently in relative terms. This may be because there wasn't a suitable medium for containing the essential oils within wax until 1992 when soy wax was ...
Views: 3759(2 votes) - Driving Fear Program Review – Shut Down Your Anxiety in Seconds. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Dave TreadstoneIs Rich Presta's Driving Fear Program for real? Or is it a hoax? I've decided to carry the Driving Fear Program review in order to answer that very question. People ask, because there is speculation that it is only about the focus of positive thinking from forums and a variety of views and ...
Views: 6251(4 votes) - Feeling Anxious Around People? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanLacking confidence around strangers Do you sometimes find yourself feeling very anxious around people? Do you sometimes manage to talk confidently to some people while in other times anxiety prevents you from properly choosing the right words to say? If your answers were yes then read this ...
Views: 2337(2 votes) - Four Approaches to Reduce Anxiety without Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Andrew HunterTaking medication for anxiety attacks really isn't going to provide you a real answer to your anxiety problem, but for reasons unknown a lot of the professionals around don't seem to really care. Natural anxiety relief is becoming a popular preference because it enables you to really get at the ...
Views: 1725(4 votes) - Have The Backbone To Say NO! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - Healing Anxiety with mindfulness and Experiential Imagery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMindfulness as taught in Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation Therapy, is a particular awareness skill that teaches us to be aware of what is happening while it is happening. Through diligent practice, we begin to recognize reactions as they arise form moment to moment throughout ...
Views: 2760(2 votes) - How Do I Deal With My Emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Daniela RoherThere are times in life when we get overwhelmed by our emotions – anger, hurt, sadness, shame, guilt, rage, desperation, terror. They seem to be so powerful and overwhelming that they control us instead of the other way around. They monopolize all our thoughts and energies, not allowing us to ...
Views: 1909(2 votes) - How to Cope with Stress - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonI’ve just spent a couple of days with a client here in the French Alps – someone who regards his personal development as of paramount importance in his life, someone who has altered his daily routine, going to bed one hour earlier to ensure that he has an extra hour each morning for meditation. ...
Views: 2455(2 votes) - How To Get Over Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Paul DylanIf you are interested in learning how to get over anxiety, it is important to understand there are many different treatment methods. Medications are commonly used a way to treat anxiety. While the need to use medications as a treatment method for anxiety will vary according to your specific ...
Views: 13552(2 votes) - How to Handle and Control Your Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from John S LIt is a well known fact that the current economic depression has caused a lot of stress to many in the world although how it affects individuals differs from one country to another. According to the American Psychological Association, almost every American experienced the feeling of stress and ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - How to Overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Danica SusanAre you having problems with your ritualistic behavior? Are you troubled by your unwanted thoughts that keep popping on your mind like a computer virus? Try to evaluate yourself and trace down how many times your rituals and thoughts had caused disruption into your daily activities. Find out ...
Views: 2025(2 votes) - I want it NOW! Instant gratification and how to screw up your life forever - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Tom VizziniFlashback 5 years…There I was laying on the path staring up at the sky. Just a moment before I was running. Now it felt like someone had ripped my foot off and stapled it back on. It had happened before. My right ankle would twist and there I would be staring up at the sky. Kim would joke that ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Identity vs. Role Confusion: Fostering Self-Exploration In Children - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperWhen a child is born, he or she is instantly met with the challenge of discovering their own identity and role in the world. Immediately, a period of inquiry and experimentation begins – an attempt to discover how the planet works and how to survive upon its surface. As a child begins to ...
Views: 9490(2 votes) - Incense, mental health for everyone - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from robert starsThroughout history, incense has been used for a variety of spiritual and aromatherapy purposes. There are various products and materials used for creating incense depending on what part of the world it is made in. There are many different ways that incense is burned including in bowels, sticks ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - Is Stress Causing Your Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeThere was an article in my local paper last week about the relationship between stress and weight gain. The gist of the article was that during the current economic crisis many people who are stressed about their financial situation turn to food as a way to cope. Medical experts know that ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Is Stress Necessary in Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganContrary to popular belief, a certain amount of stress is necessary and even beneficial in life. When you experience stress, your brain gets a surge of adrenaline which can lead to quick thinking and creative solutions. The glitch occurs when a situation creates anxiety because the demands of ...
Views: 5413(4 votes) - Make Anxiety Your Friend - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTummy trembles. Brain fuzz. That discombobulating feeling that you're not quite sure what you should be doing but you should be something to keep your act together. Anxiety. Sometimes it slips away with a few deep breaths, other times you need to beat it off with a stick or some little white ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Managing Your Anxieties, Self Esteem, And Self Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from alan lowSome people have a difficult time in managing their anxieties and fears. In addition, a person’s self esteem and self-confidence can also suffer. As a result, here is a list of techniques a person can use to help manage their anxieties, fears, and self esteem. Remember that practice makes ...
Views: 1342(4 votes) - Overcoming Anxiety: An Important Step towards a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Laura SilvaIf you have experienced the conditions where your heart begins to race suddenly and you have a feeling of tingle in your fingers and you are anxious and sweaty then you might be experiencing a panic attack. You might experience other symptoms as well like chest pain during such attacks. If you ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Projection and Our Inner Self by Shahin Jedian - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from shahin JedianIn life , in a relationship, in a work situation, we are constantly dealing with situations that can make us reactive, or trigger our instincts. When we experience a situation that starts to bother us or push our buttons. That situation is a default level of the universe that must show up and ...
Views: 2920(2 votes) - Put Insomnia to Rest - How acupuncture can help you overcome this common problem - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Amanda BaroneIf you have difficulty falling asleep or wake-up during the night you are experiencing symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia is more than just having a poor night's sleep. As this can be frustrating for most sleepers, insomnia sufferers can attest that the real effects of months or years of poor ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - Simple And Effective Way In Managing Panic Attacks And Emotional Problems - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Nathan TylerA relatively new therapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique has been used successfully by thousands of people for managing panic attacks. People who'd rather not take anti-anxiety medication, might turn to natural cures for panic attacks such as EFT, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, homeopathy and ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Six Steps To Developing Anxiety Coping Skills - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Paul DylanLiving with anxiety is certainly no fun but developing anxiety coping skills can help you to live a more productive and happier life. Seeking treatment and therapy for your anxiety is an important first step; however, it is also important to know there are a number of self healing techniques you ...
Views: 21373(2 votes) - Stop Your Obsession With Being Nice! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - The Awesome Power of Fear and Belief - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Terry DixonIn society’s striving to attribute medical causes to all ailments and diseases and so produce a ‘quick and easy fix’ often in the form of medication, something extremely important is usually overlooked. And it is the most important thing of all, for it often means life or death. It is a ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - The Four Types of Stress Managment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergJust like there are a myriad of different symptoms of stress, there are likewise a myriad of different ways we as human beings have learned to deal with or “cope” with stress. As I’ve thought about it, I’ve come up with four major categories of stress mangement strategies. The first three ...
Views: 1765(46 votes) - The Reservoir - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Bill WhiteI’ve had a lot on my mind lately. On top of that, it seems as though there haven’t been enough hours in the day to accomplish all that’s on my “to-do” list. Absolutely, I’ve been pushing myself to the max in recent weeks. And I can feel it mentally, emotionally, and physically. Have you ever ...
Views: 1875(4 votes) - What Is Stress? A Quick Definition - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Melissa StefanskiWould you believe there’s no such “thing” as stress? I wouldn’t either! There are, however, no specialty shops or department stores offering stress for sale, no trees bearing the “stress fruit”, either. So, I guess technically, stress is not a “thing.” Rather, stress is an emotional and physical ...
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