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- Mind Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Teal ScottEverything about this physical life that you now lead is experienced from the standpoint of your physical body. If you have suffered from a physical ailment, you already know that when your body is in a state of illness, it reflects out into all aspects of your mind. What is overlooked in ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - Recreate Your Belief System - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhat is a belief system? Most people do not understand what a belief system is. They understand that some are defined by religion, culture, peers, and education. Many people understand it as part of their ‘core’. Everyone and Everything has a belief system; People, Governments, Civil Groups, ...
Views: 2910(1 vote) - Tips to get over bad moods - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanOne of the main reasons popular advice such as repeat affirmations or do something new rarely help people feel good on the long term is that they focus on momentary improvement rather than focusing on root causes. If you want to feel happy on the long term then you should deal with the root ...
Views: 1312 - How to Teach Children Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Katrina Holgate MillerIt is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment. . . Naomi Williams How was your child’s day? Worrywart Wallace noticed that by 5:30 pm, it was already dark. He was sure his parents would make him go to bed early. Picked-on Pamela noticed that Mrs. Clark gave her the ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - Be Happy Now, Not Later - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Kimberley CohenHave you ever said, “I just want to be happy”? I hear this quite often in my coaching business as well as when I’m out and about, and I certainly have said these very words more than once over the years. It’s as if joy somehow just disappears, vanishes into thin air, and one is left ...
Views: 1453 - The Differences Between Emotional Maturity And Immaturity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from George BielayWhy should you care about emotional maturity? Because it can mean the difference between a happy, rewarding and satisfying life and relationship versus a stressful unhappy existence with crises that never seem to go away. This newletter introduces the signs of emotional immaturity, qualities and ...
Views: 31509(1 vote) - The F.O.C.U.S.E.D. Individual - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Steve UhlenbrockAs “Individuals” we all have goals; whether they are work related or personal. You may want to have an incredibly productive year in sales, you may want to get some stuff done around the house, or it could be anywhere in between these two goals. Any way you look at it, the F.O.C.U.S.E.D. program ...
Views: 1125 - Tips on How to Stop Blushing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyBlushing is caused by an emotional and visual response to a certain situation, and is associated to the emotions of fear, shame, guilt, embarrassment, ridicule and of course with being in love. Facial blushing can cause pain and embarrassment. What makes it even worse is when someone notices ...
Views: 1686(2 votes) - Y.O.U. Inc: Five Tips for a Perfect Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Steve SisgoldBoy have we gotten busy with work. Our reasons range from economic necessity to expressing our inner voice's mission to having a creative inspiration inside that just needs to be manifested NOW. Either way, with the ability to access our computers 24/7 many of us at times forget to balance ...
Views: 1150 - What Is Entitlement? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Caroline NettleEntitlement is a mindset that is born out of a troubled childhood. It is developed when the individual was so deprived as a child, and they adapted by thinking they were entitled to whatever they could take. The other side of the same coin is that they were completely spoiled as a child and ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - Challenges of Identifications - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Karen KleinwortStress is a hot topic these days, especially with the state of the economy, the rise in unemployment, and the notion our financial nest eggs are not as plush as they once were. In my recent article "Internal vs. External Stress: Can You Identify Which One?” I expressed the importance of ...
Views: 1316 - COACHING Why do people seek it? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyLet’s first define COACHING as being a means of support given by someone having expertise in a certain domain. This support will be brought to you in consultations sessions given by email, over the phone or face to face individually or in groups. In some cases, the goals pursued will be known ...
Views: 3737 - What is character motivation? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Biki KWe often hear the phrase “character motivation” and wonder what it is. Character motivation is attached to general life. But it is also used in case of writing such as fiction writing, drama, movies, plays and others. So, what is character motivation? Character motivation is what that ...
Views: 11695 - How to Win the Battle against Excessive Behaviors - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Katrina Holgate MillerThe very nature of a holiday . . . is excess; the holiday mood is brought about by the release of what is otherwise forbidden . . .Sigmund Freud This is the season for excessive behavior Holiday celebrations at the year’s end entice us to eat more food; spend more money, and drink more ...
Views: 833 - Dealing with a child with behavior issues - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Tamara GrantYour child is out of control. He or she refuses to follow directions and the rules of the home, they are not attending school, and maybe their grades are failing. You’ve tried everything you can to get them to obey, but the more you try, the more they rebel. Good news is you are not alone. ...
Views: 887 - Allow your Fear to Motivate You - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from cedric riceFear is a natural feeling and we can’t avoid it. The one thing that we can learn to do is control it when it happens. If we can learn to control our fear we can take a bad situation and turn it around for our good. Fear is a natural reaction which was given to us in order to help us to overcome ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - Internet Blocking Programs - What to Look For in Porn Blocking Software - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jesus GarzaSo many parents are searching for a reliable answer to the what seems to be and endless onslaught of inappropriate and pornographic content easily accessible to their children on the home computer. If you are one of the countless mothers or fathers trying to decide what kind of parental controls ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Your Home.......an Extension of Your Mind? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Mary StevensonYour Home.......an Extension of your Mind???? Take a look at your home....... have you accumulated a lot of ‘things’ over the years? Have you filled up every empty space with something? Are there boxes you haven’t looked in for years? Or clothes you haven’t worn? Or rooms you ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - 10 Things You MUST Know Before Getting Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Richard HennessyHypnotherapy is becoming more widely known about and accepted every year. Is is in part due to the coverage of celebrities like Matt Damon using it to help him quit smoking and Lily Allen to lose weight. The growth in popularity is also due to the fact that for a lot of people hypnotherapy ...
Views: 5897(5 votes) - There's Something Better - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenI spent the night in Gothenberg, Sweden about two weeks ago and what I saw so impacted me that I could hardly sleep that night. It seemed as though the whole city was out frantically looking for some type of excitement or fulfillment. We were at a meeting in the Park Hotel until about 11:00. It ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - Creating Irresistible Influence with NLP by Charles Faulkner-An Overview - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Ben SandersonCreating Irresistible Influences with NLP, by Charles Faulkner is a 6 compact disc collection that helps people learn all about how to deal with others in a way others find comfortable. The objective of this collection is truly an old saying. When you offer individuals what they desire, they ...
Views: 1906 - Why Proactive Thinking is Powerful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Beverley GlazerDid you know that you have the power to change your life by simply changing the way you think? Sounds profound, doesn't it? It really isn't. It's liberating! Positive thinking has the ability to significantly alter the outcome of certain situations. Just think about it. When was the ...
Views: 2132 - Everything You Need to Know About Parenting You Learned In Kindergarten - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bryan PostEven before kindergarten we all began learning our ABC’s. For a long time one of my favorite authors has been Robert Fulgum. He wrote a series of books entitled, Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I still recommend it for good, light vacation reading. What we often ...
Views: 1586 - Healer's Best Friend - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAre you a dog lover or a cat friend? If you are, then you have first-hand knowledge of the benefits of having animals in our home and lives. But what if you aren’t? What might you be missing out on? How about lower overall stress levels, reduced risk of heart attacks, improved memory function, ...
Views: 1312 - How to operate in 'I'm Okay' Mode - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanOperate In ‘I’m Okay’ Mode No matter what has happened so far in your life – you are essentially fine. Find a picture of yourself as a young child. If you can’t find a picture, imagine yourself about 10 years old. Now, write that child a letter outlining the perfect life he or she is going to ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Why Do People Steal? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleStealing from others has always been seen as a crime- in fact in years gone by, you could be hanged, or go to prison for years for stealing as little as a fish. Why do people steal, and is punishing them always the right course of action? There are many reasons why people steal. One of the ...
Views: 14482 - Do You Suffer From Negative Self Talk? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleI am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. This is one of my favourite sayings, because we have all experienced pain, grief, suffering and struggles at some stage in our formative years. Very often, the challenges that were presented to us were a direct reflection of the pain ...
Views: 1658 - Clear Your Fear - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Anita JeffersonLearn How to Face Your Fears This exercise is designed to give you pause time to stop and objectively evaluate your fears. Be honest, the outcome depends on it. Repeat often until it becomes a first response habit. 1. Identify three of your greatest fears. Write them ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - People in Pain Cause Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleI was reflecting today how some people go through life and seem to upset everyone around them, and others offend very few people. There comes a point in your journey of spiritual growth that you need to start taking responsibility for your reactions. For example, when someone does upset or ...
Views: 1666 - The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stacey KleinAs a psychotherapist and a longtime patient of psychotherapy, I have had the good fortune of receiving both training and treatment in numerous schools of cutting edge psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt and Psychodynamic therapies. These experiences have helped me determine ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - What Makes People Lie? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleLying is something that everybody does and children learn to do at a very specific age-around about 4 years old- the same age that they are becoming more independent and watching how others behave. Children learn what they see instead of what they are told. So if mum is saying that everything ...
Views: 1859 - Detoxify Your Wardrobe - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleMany of the billions of items of clothing in our collective wardrobes have not been worn for 12 months or more. They gather dust in the back of the closet, or worse still, take up room and therefore nothing new can come in. We change and grow all the time. We age, we learn, we transform. Yet ...
Views: 1510 - Learning to Love What Is. - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe live in a society that is addicted to fast, young, beautiful, and me, more, now. We are constantly told that we need to have this gadget, or make up, or job in order to be lovable, and in our constant quest for the quick fix, we really lose sight of ourselves. It is remarkable that we ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Cognitive Therapy: What's in a Thought? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.Have you ever noticed that a single thought can change your mood--can alter the course of your day, maybe even your life? You get up in the morning and look in the mirror and have a negative thought about your appearance. That thought can then become the wallpaper for your whole day! Someone ...
Views: 1439 - How to relieve emotional stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Trish KershawEmotional stress is something we all suffer from time to time. When things are just getting too much or you are overcome with tension or fear then follow these simple self help steps to clear away the blockages that negetaive thoughts and energy are creating. Step 1 - Ensuring that you are ...
Views: 1385 - Lukas is Captivating, Enchanting, Incredible, and he's a rescued Thoroughbred Horse - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Karen Murdock"Captivating!", "Enchanting!", "Incredible!" – are all being used to describe Lukas, a seventeen year old off-the-track, rescued Thoroughbred owned and trained by Karen Murdock. Murdock's specialty is the ability to form an extraordinary connection with horses by using trick training and games ...
Views: 1280 - How to Convert Fear into Fuel - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreOver recent years, I have come to realize that the complete elimination of fear is unlikely. There was a point, not too long ago, that I believed I could learn to get rid of fear and then life would be grand. Well, not exactly. I still have fears, but guess what? Life is grand anyway. ...
Views: 2111(2 votes) - The Habit of Anger - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Phil MéthotAnger is an emotion that can be observed even in babies. For them, so much is new, and their developing command of of their own bodies challenges them and produces frustration that is manifested as anger. The interesting part is that, in the very young, manifestations of anger are natural. ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - How to Make Conscious Decisions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Make Big Decisions Consciously – Instead of on Auto-Pilot It is an insult to tell anyone living that they make their most important decisions non-consciously. Homo sapiens pride ourselves on behaviors using logic and reason, math and science, right? Neuroscientists until 2008 ...
Views: 2923(12 votes) - What I Need To Learn From My 1 Year Old Son - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from pooja brahmiYou can only apprehend the true meaning of love when you experience motherhood. Moreover, your highest level of endurance can only be tested when you deliver your baby. This is exactly what happened to me! Every single day I am living my childhood doing silly things just to see my son laugh. ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - A Look Inside A Hoarder's Home - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Palmer PullenFor someone who has never walked inside a hoarder's home, but has a some idea of what it might look like once they walk through the front door, it is more times than not more troubling than expected when they finally get inside. How can this person acquire so many items to a point of endangering ...
Views: 2465(1 vote) - Mindfullness and Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Debra MeehlMindfulness and Mental Illness ~Debra Meehl,DD,MSW and Lucinda Venn Johnstone,MS,LPC In 2003 when my (Debra’s) husband Mark was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was determined to find a therapy that worked. I knew that if I could find something that we could use together, ...
Views: 2915(1 vote) - 5 Crucial Steps to Overcome Fears - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhIt is simple to discuss overcoming the fears residing inside one, but it is very difficult for the person suffering from this phobia to overcome his fears. The following techniques involved in overcoming fears are not easy. These techniques differ from person to person depending on the intensity ...
Views: 1048 - How REBT Can Help You Stop Your Negative Self Talk - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Amanda PreshoNegative Self Talk We have all had times where we have had an extremely bad day and that bad day turns in to a bad week. Experiences like this make us start to doubt ourselves and the negative self talk begins. Negative self talk is the negative things that you tell yourself. Things like ...
Views: 3098 - Maintaining Mental Stability – Behavioral Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Christina SponiasCharles Darwin discovered that we are basically primates. However, scientific discoveries carried on in the end of the twentieth century prove that the truth about the human nature is more complex than what he had believed. The biologist and behaviorist Konrad Lorenz and other ...
Views: 2366(1 vote) - The Good and Bad about Routine - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from cedric riceWe all need to have some routine in our lives. Routine instills order and keep us on track when we have numerous obligations. Routine is very good in most situations and can be a lifesaver for most of us but there can be times when routine can be dangerous. Routine is necessary for children ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Being A Good Person - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Rich MiltonEven if everyone desserts and abandon you, be A GOOD PERSON and understand the situation. Even if your closest friend betrayed you, be A GOOD FRIEND and forgive her. The more you harbor ill feelings the more you feel sad and lonely. Let go of the bad events and forgive her actions. Even ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - Are Your Hormones Out Of Whack? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright Arthur Levine 2011 Words: 433 Keywords: Johnny Oops, Hormones, Fantasy, Fiction, God, Game Master Johnny can’t help himself. Even when he becomes a full grown man he has the raging hormones ...
Views: 1405 - Unraveling the Mystery of your Hidden Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWhat if you could live every moment of your life in inspiration, enthusiasm and joy? What would it be like? How would you be spending your time? Really take a moment to think about this now. You may even find resistance to considering this kind of life. We learn pretty early in life not ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - The Human Butterfly Effect - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Wayne KehlThe Butterfly Effect is a scientific theory that essentially says that a small change at one place in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere. Originally part of the Chaos Theory, numerous scientists throughout modern history have concluded that this happens even though these systems ...
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