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- Applying Spousonomics To Money Problems - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Mindy CraryAlways telling the truth about money is something to aspire to, but it may be unrealistic marriage advice. A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned in a blog post that it is absolutely essential that couples are 100% transparent about their money, or else the relationship probably won’t survive. ...
Views: 1769 - Passive-Aggressive Behavior - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Jay EarleyWhen Joe’s wife asks him to do something around the house, he always seems to go along and agrees to do it. But it rarely happens. He forgets about it, or he does a little bit of it but doesn’t finish the job. Sometimes he does the job in a way that isn’t really what she wanted. He feels vaguely ...
Views: 1764 - Why People Don't Help Others In An Emergency - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Mika ElaImagine a busy street. Loads of cars, people... And suddenly a woman falls on the floor and sprawls. Will you help her? You would probably say 'yes' but according to research you wouldn't help. How so? This phenomenon, called "The Bystander Effect", became an object of psychologists' interest ...
Views: 1761(2 votes) - My Negative Thoughts About Being Told to, ‘Just Think Positive!’ - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Jason MagillHow many times has this happened to you? You feel as if your world could collapse any minute. There’s mounting stress from home, work, and family. Maybe your behind on bills and can’t switch jobs due to the economy. Maybe you’re upside down on your mortgage and have mounting bills ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Steps To Breaking The Pattern Of Procrastination - by It may not be difficult to come up with great ideas; you may be a regular Thomas Edison when it comes to inventing and problem solving. But on the other side of things, putting those great ideas into action is the major problem in the lives of many people. Sometimes instead of getting these ...
Views: 1759 - Go Orders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodYou may have heard in the media recently that people who are suspected of abusing their partner could be removed from there homes by the police. This is part of the government’s proposals to manage the rising domestic violence situation in the UK. The government will be implementing its Domestic ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - What Your Appearance Says - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat Your Appearance Says: One’s facial formations and body gestures are very telltale. Eyes: How much people open or close their eyes while talking to you is an indication of how much they are revealing of what is on their mind. Wide open eyes tell everything, those with extremely wide ...
Views: 1755 - The Real Meaning of Dreams – Continuing Carl Jung’s Dangerous Research - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Christina SponiasThere are many dream interpreters online, but my work is proving to the world that there is only one right method of dream interpretation, which was discovered by Carl Jung and clarified thanks to my research, continuing his dangerous mission. The continuation of Carl Jung’s dangerous ...
Views: 1751 - Dick Cheney’s New Book: ‘In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir’ - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Controlling Personality. I’m a daily reader of USA Today, a wonderful newspaper. Susan Page, a USA Today writer, wrote a long, informative piece on Dick Cheney after ...
Views: 1749 - Head Injury Symptoms and Facts Victim's Families Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardHead injury symptoms result from a wide range of traumatic physical conditions that affect the skull, brain, scalp and associated tissues and blood vessels. Some of these conditions are relatively mild and pose little or no threat to long-term health and well being, while others pose grave ...
Views: 1748 - Letting go of the Narcissist - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2017 from David HarmSomething has been bothering me for the last couple of years and I couldn’t quite put my finger on it until just recently. A series of events gave me that “ah-ha” moment. Amazingly, it started with Donald Trump. Sorry, I can’t say thank you to him for that because what started the awakening ...
Views: 1748 - How Distressing is Social Phobia? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2004 from Michael RayelI remember a friend in college who would blush, sweat, and tremble when required by a teacher to speak in class. A few weeks before the presentation, he’d be anxious, agitated, and couldn’t sleep. Because I was still a student then, I didn’t have any clue what he was going through. But I knew ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - How Distressing is Social Phobia? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2004 from Michael RayelI remember a friend in college who would blush, sweat, and tremble when required by a teacher to speak in class. A few weeks before the presentation, he’d be anxious, agitated, and couldn’t sleep. Because I was still a student then, I didn’t have any clue what he was going through. But I knew ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - How Distressing is Social Phobia? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2004 from Michael RayelI remember a friend in college who would blush, sweat, and tremble when required by a teacher to speak in class. A few weeks before the presentation, he’d be anxious, agitated, and couldn’t sleep. Because I was still a student then, I didn’t have any clue what he was going through. But I knew ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - How To Carry Out Self-Evaluation While Addressing Rework Comments? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Emily ParkerWriting an assignment, report, thesis, or an exam can be very challenging for most students. Not only does it put them under a lot of pressure, it also forces them to evaluate themselves as to where they stand, how much they know and how much justice they have done to their work. When a student ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Being nice is keeping you broke - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageHow often do you have someone who sends you an email with, “I have a couple of quick questions.” As you read their questions you quickly realize it will require a fair amount of time to respond to all of them. Wanting to be polite, the temptation is for you to respond. It’s not that you ...
Views: 1744 - The Superior Colliculus. It's Not Ridiculous. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteI guess when it comes to the anatomy and physiology of panic attacks and anxiety I’m kind of a geek. The stuff just fascinates me. What can I say? However, beyond the pure wonder of it all, a good portion of my interest is grounded in really wanting to comprehend that from which I’ve suffered ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Sex - Or Gender? Children of Same-sex Couples - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Sam Vaknin"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman." Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (1949) With same-sex marriage becoming a legal reality throughout the world, many more children are going to be raised by homosexual (gay and lesbian) parents, or even bytransgendered or transsexual ones. ...
Views: 1742 - The Artificial Heart - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Cheril GoodrichWithin the body there is an organ. This organ pumps blood throughout the entire body, nourishing it with the oxygen that has been picked up from the lungs. Everyone knows this organ is there, and everyone holds this organ in high esteem for the job it performs day after day. When this organ is ...
Views: 1742 - How Much is Too Much - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written By Renee L Richardson Sharing Within an Intimate Relationship: How much is too much? When we fall in love, we are ecstatic over our newly found love. It seems as though all senses and usage of boundaries are set aside in the attempt to not appear as uncaring, selfish, ...
Views: 1741(3 votes) - The Self-Esteem We Are Blessed With! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaSelf-esteem is one of the natural things that we all have been blessed with since birth. A tiny baby cannot do anything for her, hence can cry, drink, blink, observes, and can feel emotions. Although the intensity of the emotions are not very much visible, but they are present even at the time ...
Views: 1740 - A Friend in Need - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Rhonda RabowThere are many ways to help a loved one through illness Recently, I have had a few clients come to see me because they were worried about a friend or family member going through a critical illness. One woman said she wanted to be supportive, yet was concerning about being too pushy or ...
Views: 1738 - 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: 1737(4 votes) - Physiological Benefits Of Spirulina Powder - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Peter morganWith the fast paced lifestyle that is so common in the modern world, and the ever increasing focus on getting things done, it is easy to overlook the importance of healthy food and exercise. More and more foods are processed and sold “ready to eat” so that people don’t need to spend time in the ...
Views: 1732 - Psychological Work And Direct Awakening - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Stephen RuppenthalPsychological Work and Direct Awakening By Dr. Stephen Ruppenthal I have been a meditator for nearly forty years and have had deep experiences. Some of them, when the mind slowed down to near-complete standstill, are among the most memorable experiences in my life. These I owe to the ...
Views: 1731 - The Value of Knowing What You Feel - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Patrice WoltersHealthy disagreements and constructive communication are nearly impossible when couples can't share their true feelings. Many people have difficulty putting names to their feelings, or they hold back and bury their feelings. This impaired communication can lead to anger, resentment and even ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Reality And Whose Living There - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Robert DarbyA Ticket To La La Land For decades I thought I knew what reality was, and in a way I did. Imagine my surprise when, years later after going on a long journey of developing my awareness, I discovered that I was not only clueless but a long time resident of La La Land and didn't even know who ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Making peace with not having children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Hope TackaberryI have always longed to get married and have a family and I have always believed I would. It never occurred to me that it wouldn’t happen, not until recently. At 38, I thought: there’s still time. At 39, I thought; there’s still a little time. And at 40, I am finally facing the reality of the ...
Views: 1724 - Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Diagnostic Criteria - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Sam VakninThe Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of pathological narcissism. The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is one of the four personality disorders in Cluster B ...
Views: 1724 - Overcoming The Obstacles To Self Change - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Robert DarbyThe Dysfunctional Landscape It should be stated from the start that the obstacles mentioned in this article are those of a severe nature. I share the strategies and techniques for dealing with them because they are the same for minor dysfunctionality as they are for major train wrecks, the ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - The Lie Detector Lies - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Steve GillmanIs there a "lie detector?" Most people have been lead to believe that this is what the polygraph is. But most scientists think the polygraph is less than scientific. Here's a quick look at the From the website of the American Polygraph Association: "A steady pace of improvements in techniques ...
Views: 1724 - The Meaning of Dreams According to The Scientific Method - Translating Images into Words - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe meaning of your dreams when translated according to the scientific method of dream interpretation will show you many truths you ignore. The scientific method accurately translates dream images into words. It is based on the discoveries of the psychiatrist Carl Jung, and on my discoveries on ...
Views: 1724 - Conversational Hypnosis: The Importance of Signal Recognition Systems in Hypnosis Technique. - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ian DavisWhen you use conversational hypnosis it is vital that you recognize subconscious or 'unconscious' signals that indicate your subjects frame of mind or 'state.' In particular you need to pay particular attention to the signs of 'open trance.' The open trance is essential if your suggestions are ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Cultivate Your Witness Self - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from M.J. RyanThe other day I got a call from a reporter for a women’s magazine wondering if I knew of any new stress reduction ideas, “you know, beyond breathing and meditation.” It reminded me of our tendency in this culture to grasp for the novel and it even caused me to doubt whether to include this piece ...
Views: 1715(9 votes) - Advice for getting treatment for schizophrenia and understanding the disease - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyDo you often feel like you don’t fit in your world? Do you sometimes see or hear things that other people don’t? Do you often feel like you have trouble paying attention and have lost interest in things that you used to enjoy?. Do you sometimes have trouble speaking and getting organized? Do you ...
Views: 1714 - Is Your Guilt True or False? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Darlene LancerWe all experience guilt from time to time. But many of us have a hard time letting go of it and find it difficult to forgive ourselves, even though we may readily forgive others. First of all, it's important to recognize whether our guilt is true or false. Just because we feel guilty, that ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Do more friends on Facebook induce stress and anxiety? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Ray WilliamsMany Facebook users spend considerable time and energy collecting hundreds of virtual friends, and posting updates with the intention of increasing positive relationships, raising their self-esteem or living a happier life. At the same time, several studies have shown there can be negative ...
Views: 1713 - Why Do We Connect A Few Dots To Perceive All! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaThe law of closure in which we tend to see the incomplete figures as a whole while ignoring gaps and missing spaces. This popular law of gestalt psychology, shape our over all perception indeed. We, not only perceive pictures as a whole, rather every thing as a whole. By nature we do not like to ...
Views: 1712 - FEAR, JEALOUSY, SUPPRESSION & REBELLION - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyValery is not very sure of herself as woman. She doubts whether a man can stay interested in her for a long period of time. She rejects her appearance and generally does not feel herself-worthy. Her self-doubt creates a strong fear of losing her husband to another woman. Valery’s father ...
Views: 1711 - Happiness Based on Neuroscience With Simple Natural Ways to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Leon EdwardWhether you're happy, sad, angry, creative, stressed or something else entirely, it all ultimately comes down to your neuroscience. The wiring and chemistry of our brains is what defines our every experience and our every behavior and as such, the best way to understand any aspect and unravel of ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Dream Interpretation – Discovering Hidden Truths in The Meaning of Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Christina SponiasI was blessed with the opportunity to find peace and sound mental health through dream translation when I was neurotic. My neurosis would surely become schizophrenia because I had inherited too much absurdity in the wild side of my conscience. I had many warnings in my dreams, and in my own ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Having a difficult time staying sober?? Maybe it’s not you – maybe it’s brain chemistry. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Todd BranstonYou know the drill: you have spent countless hours in meetings, on the phone with your sponsor asking endless questions about your desire to use. You have worked the steps and you’ve even consulted specialists. In a moment of desperation you found help by attending treatment. You’re able to ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - The Meaning of Dreams and Dream Predictions – Choosing Your Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Christina SponiasThroughout the ages, people have attempted to predict the future through many ways. However, the mysterious essence of this phenomenon remains ignored. Only the method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung provides us with explanations that can be trusted. I continued Jung’s ...
Views: 1703 - How to Easily Connect to Your Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered that the subconscious mind was not merely a depository of our past memories like Freud believed, and he named it unconscious mind. The unconscious mind produces our dreams, sending us precious messages that work like psychotherapy. Therefore, if you want to easily connect to ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - School speaker discusses how thoughts of inferiority can lead to unhealthy behavior - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Scott GallagherAll bullies and addicts have one thing in common – they believe they are inadequate in one way or another. Typically thoughts of inferiority result from common life events. This article explains how these thoughts manifest and have the potential to spawn bullying behavior and addiction. When ...
Views: 1701 - DUMP THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from James MapesYou may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. “I cannot” never accomplished anything; “I will do” has wrought wonders. -George Gissing – English novelist and teacher How many times have you broken your New Year’s ...
Views: 1699 - How To Quickly Identify an Effective Psychotherapist. And Have a Therapy That Delivers Results - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from Andriana ElohaOver the last decade of working in the field of Psychotherapy and Coaching, I've met many clients who had a rather negative experience or no results at all as they worked with some of my colleagues from various locations and branches of Psychology. As a solution to this popular problem, I ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Who's Normal? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Bryan KnightThey Say You're Crazy; How the World's Most Powerful Psychiatrists Decide Who's Normal by Paula J. Caplan, Ph.D. Peaking out: How My Mind Broke Free from the Delusions in Psychiatry by Al Siebert, Ph.D. Practical Psychology Here are two books from PhD psychologists, one American, one ...
Views: 1697 - Your Teen and Their Depression: What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonDepression is a complicated issue to get a handle on. As a parent you want your child to only experience the good things in life. But when they are depressed you may feel helpless and unsure of what you can do to help. With 3.3 million people experiencing long term depression (lasting two or ...
Views: 1695 - CBT: How To Find A Good Therapist - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayEvidence suggests that CBT is currently the most effective treatment for a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD. As such it is recommended as the treatment of choice by The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and therefore by ...
Views: 1693 - Lighten Up! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI have long believed in the power of the human mind to make the human body feel better and more relaxed. Very often in my radio broadcasting I have felt there was an overload in serious news. One guest on a podcast interview, Jim Bouchard, even said he believed that too much attention to the ...
Views: 1691 - Is it a disorder, or just shyness? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Douglas Eby"As a child, I was very shy. Painfully, excruciatingly shy. I hid a lot in my room. I was so terrified to read out loud in school that I had to have my mother ask my reading teacher not to call on me in class." - Kim Basinger Many of us were shy as children, and continue to be. In more extreme ...
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