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- Taking the Leap to Run Your Own Business - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Josh OlswangerWhen is it time to pursue your dreams and start working for yourself full-time? This is a hard question because for so many of us entrepreneurs, we each have our own goals and ways of achieving them at different rates and time. On top of that, not all fields of entrepreneurship are the same, ...
Views: 771 - "Freedom From Fear"-- "Turning Fear into Power" a republished one of a kind book - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriFor Immediate release "Freedom from Fear" is a metaphysical classic by Richard Lynch and republished by Twice Born Books. This classic was written by Richard Lynch, a distinguished Unity Minister who served in New York City during the 1930’s. It has now been republished, and enhanced with ...
Views: 1698 - Don’t Let “The Fear of Being Alone” Drive You to Stay in an Unsatisfying Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Doron GilStaying in an unsatisfying relationship might be driven by many fears, one of which is THE FEAR OF BEING ALONE.You convince yourself that it is better to have a partner and be in a relationship, albeit not a satisfying one, rather than being alone. The problem is that you the give up on your ...
Views: 2800 - Three steps to self Empowerment - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigIf you’ve ever been stuck in a rut of inertia before, you probably know the sense of helpless futility that can take over your life. You want your life to change, but you feel powerless to do anything about it yourself. You may find yourself constantly making plans to improve your life, but ...
Views: 1725(2 votes) - BEAT Adult DYSLEXIA - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Josue GroundI want you to understand that despite my studying disabilities and my problems in faculty, I however managed to search out approaches to take care of my dyslexia continuing to be a successful particular person. I acquired trouble comprehending perusing assignments And that I seemed to "miss" the ...
Views: 1040 - Definition Of Stress - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Popa WoolseyUnderstanding the definition of stress and overcoming anxiety attack symptoms. Stress is also used for the word anxiety. These words are also used to define what we call certain moods. Moods are normal and natural human emotions and therefore some levels of stress or anxiety are both ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear of Failure Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Donna LoveteSummary: Now is the time to overcome your fear of failure. You must do everything in your power to overcome this fear. The world deserves to experience the impact of your success. Changing your thoughts from failure to success and encouraging yourself to put these steps in place will help you ...
Views: 934 - Overcoming Fear of Failure Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Donna LoveteSummary: Overcoming fear of failure is crucial for you to experience the kind of success you’re destined to accomplish with your life. You owe it to yourself to explore every avenue to conquer it. I look forward to sharing with you additional keys on how to overcome fear. Fear of Failure is a ...
Views: 773 - Fears And Worries- What To Do When They Overwhelm You - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Rhod JonesDue to the current plight the world now faces, fears and worries are a constant in our day to day lives. When I look back at my professional rugby playing career I constantly had to deal with the burdens of fear and worry. After a spate of injuries early in my career, I then carried around ...
Views: 1530 - Embrace Your Vulnerability - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderHow often do we find ourselves in situations where we really could do with a helping hand in some way, but feel uncomfortable about asking for, or accepting, help? We sometimes behave in a detached manner, projecting an attitude of seeming superiority that keeps us aloof from people, ensuring ...
Views: 3044(1 vote) - The Naked Truth - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Lindy HughesThere is something indescribably beautiful about the Truth. Well, I’m sure there would be if it could be found. When I was seventeen, about to set off into the big wide world, finally on my own (well, besides the financial, emotional, and general all-round support of my parents), the pursuit of ...
Views: 1598 - Wake Up America...We must protect children! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephanie MannPenn State and Syracuse University are facing national scandals! At Penn State in 2002, an assistant coach witnessed a sexual assault of a child, told administrators and no one reported it to police. Seven more assaults have now been reported. Americans have heard horror stories about sexual ...
Views: 2217(4 votes) - Irene, Mary and Me - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Anna PavlakisIrene, Mary, and Me By Anna Pavlakis www.WoodDragonFengShui.com I have a friend who once said, “why is it that whenever there’s some kind of severe weather coming, people suddenly want to make French toast?,” referring to the mad rush to buy milk, eggs and bread before a storm. I laugh, ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Remember Who You Are - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Michael ValentineWhile working with a client recently, I was reminded how easy it is to forget who we are as an individual. Anxiety is very good at hijacking our identity and forcing us to believe that we become something other than ourselves - that we become anxiety itself. How is this possible? ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - Ascension And The Inner Child - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mario WilliamsThe ascension process can only occur with the proper development and nurturing of the inner child. This magical world of innocence and wonder has within its design a vast potential of unimaginable possibilities. It is sadly within our society abandoned and ignored through multiple influences all ...
Views: 1331 - Penn State Child Abuse: The Coverup Is Worse Than The Crime - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinSo many times the cover-up seems to me to be worse than the crime. It might be something as President Nixon and Watergate or as trivial as Sarah Palin and her … um … improvisation on the ride of Paul Revere. (Don’t try to fool a Boston girl – I know all about Paul Revere). I think most of ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - Failure Is Just The Beginning - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMany people thinking of failure as the undesirable end of something they attempted, when really it is just the beginning. People are scared right now because it seems like our economy is never going to fully recover from the 2008 mortgage fiasco. They worry about losing their home, their ...
Views: 1413 - Shame and Money Secrets - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMoney secrets are some of the most shame-filled secrets we keep. We’ve all heard that “the truth will set you free,” however, I believe that there are two kinds of money secrets we keep: the ones we keep because it’s inconvenient to tell the truth and the ones we keep because we don’t want to ...
Views: 1269 - How to Get Over Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauIt is natural for people to feel anxiety, sad or scared after they have undergone a traumatic or extremely stressful experience. And, naturally as well, people also recover after some time and start to live life normally again. However, for some people who experience severe trauma, the stress is ...
Views: 2425(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Kick Doubt Disappointment and Frustration - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOk, yes I know. You are already pushing toward that goal. You have taken the initiative and considered the risks were well worth the reward. Honestly, you did not see this as a choice. Your heart and soul were calling you to reach for this new level. Things felt great initially. You were feeling ...
Views: 2349(1 vote) - "Triumph Over Fear” © White2011 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteFear is defined as a distressing emotion. It’s aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. It doesn’t matter if the threat to us is real or imagined; that feeling is real! When those feelings are imagined, we stir them up with our thoughts. We can shift those thoughts and choose to focus ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - A Smile Says “Boo” To Your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth"Just as physical energy comes from diet, exercise and rest, emotional energy comes from the ways you take care of yourself emotionally -- living in a way that makes you feel inspired, hopeful, self-confident, playful, loving and in touch with what you care about most," - Mira ...
Views: 1441 - Finding Peace in the Storm - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder I was thinking about the years that I was involved in sailing yachts and how my life can be likened to some of those trips on the ocean. There were times when it was obvious that the elements were more in control than we were and that there was only so much we could do to ...
Views: 1158 - How To Share With Others When You Are Chronically Ill or Disabled - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Marc LernerWhen people greet you with, “Hi, how are you?” most of the time they do not expect you to answer the question. But, when you are dealing with a chronic illness, that question can be very annoying. A person in a health struggle has to be very aware of who they are speaking to and not share with ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Fooled 'Em Again: The Other Side of the Impostor Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Valerie YoungMillions of people secretly believe their success is just a function of luck or timing and that they're going to be found out. It's called the impostor syndrome, a term coined by pychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes. By one estimation, as many as 70 percent of people have experienced ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - 4 Of The Best Things To Do with Fear - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOne thing I hear often is that by just thinking positive or speaking affirmations, you can overcome your fears. Unfortunately this well meaning sentiment is only part of the story. The other part is something you might not want to know. In order for you to truly get unstuck, it is necessary for ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Breakthrough Fears To Have The Life You Truly Desire - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Marion LicchielloAs a coach, I come across numerous clients with different areas of life needing clarification or improvement. No client is exactly alike yet everyone has similar issues or thoughts to work on or work through. They all have a common thread. The number one reason a client comes to me is Fear. ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Stop Worrying Hypnosis Can Help You to move Forward More Smoothly - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Christopher MontroseIf you are looking for a way to stop over complicating everything so you can move forward more freely, then you can use a stop worrying hypnosis audio download. This subliminal album can help you to rewire your mind so you can think more rationally. It is a very affordable and safe way to ...
Views: 1865(3 votes) - Courage | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatI was recently asked to share my story of courage and the first thing that came to my mind was that my story isn’t that remarkable. It doesn’t seem to me that it’s much different than that of so many other people. I would like to say that when I was out there on that limb and hanging on for dear ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Manuel BerongaA recent and continuing occurrence, which happens to someone close to me, set me to thinking about the supernatural world. She claims to see dark apparitions of human-like figures lurking in the shadows of their house, sporadically appearing on no particular occasion, whether other persons are ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - Fear Of Criticism- 7 Steps To Beat It Once And For All - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Rhod JonesFear of criticism is like kryptonite to any budding sports star, business person, leader, or entrepreneur. Fear Of CriticismIt has the capacity to drain a person’s confidence and self-esteem easily, deterring them from ever moving forward in life and achieving their most desired ...
Views: 8612(1 vote) - Simple Silence: Antidote to Stress - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Judy MilinowskiAlternative Stress Solutions Seeking Silence: Antidote to Stress It is easy to become stressed. Financial demands, loss of employment, marital riffs, co-worker conflicts, demanding bosses, problems with children, and health issues can all combine to increase your stress levels. As we ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Feel Your Fear and Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Nikki MathsonHave you ever felt those nervous butterflies in your stomach right before a big date? Or a job interview? Or maybe you have sky dived? Or before the birth of your child? Maybe you were about to try something for the first time and you had that feeling in your stomach. A feeling that is unlike ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Your Truth IS Your Spirituality - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tina RaynerWhen I was 11, without any adult influence, I began my search for spirituality. While the rest of my family slept in on Sunday mornings, I decided that I “should” get up early to watch religious programs on TV. I felt extremely guilty when I would always fall asleep during the programs. As I ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Familiarity overcomes fear of public speaking - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rubel ZamanPublic speaking terrifies almost everybody-even the people who do it all the time. The veterans, however, triumph over their fears with painstaking preparation and dedicated practice It's the stuff of nightmares. People wake-up screaming from hideous overnight visions of standing before ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Familiarity overcomes fear of public speaking - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rubel ZamanPublic speaking terrifies almost everybody-even the people who do it all the time. The veterans, however, triumph over their fears with painstaking preparation and dedicated practice It's the stuff of nightmares. People wake-up screaming from hideous overnight visions of standing before ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Overcome Your Fears: Everyone Has Fears - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ann ThomasFear is rooted in the primitive part of your brain the stem of your brain, which houses your instinctual "fight-or-flight" reaction. Our ancestors were able to survive, in part, by sticking with what was familiar. As a result, we have a programmed part of us that compels us to stick with the ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Constant Worry: Created By You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway." ~ Mary C. Crowley Constant worry is a trait that many of us have - but it doesn't have to be that way. When each of us was born, we were given the most magnificent gift and the ability and freedom to use ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - 09/11 Ten Years Later: A Tim for Reflection - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Daniela RoherWhy another blog on 9/11? Because I want to remember this date by offering something that hopefully can shed further light on some of the repercussions of the fateful events of ten years ago. As a psychotherapist, I am deeply aware of the importance of traumatic events that occur ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - How Do I Heal From Guilt? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Misa HopkinsThis is such an excellent question. Guilt is at the core of many illnesses. Its partner is regret. As long as we are living in emotional pain rooted in the past, we are going to have a difficult time healing in the present. Guilt is anger with yourself for some choice you have made. The cells ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Breathe for Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Judy MilinowskiAlternative Stress Solution #1 Breathe for Your Life “Stand up straight, suck in your belly, chest out”, these are the instructions most of us have filed away in the folder marked good posture. When we are told to take a deep breath we instinctively contract our bellies back towards our ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - 5 Dumb Mistakes That Wreck Your Confidence and How To Remedy Them - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Lynn Kennedy BaxterThese mental habits of thinking and talking to your self are very common mistakes. And they do wreck your confidence, perhaps without your realizing it. The remedies usually take some practice, but the resulting increase in confidence is completely worth the effort. 1. Be nasty to yourself. ...
Views: 2086(3 votes) - constipation and its treatment in homeopathy - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from David WicklineBach remedies are Willow for withholding open resentment and defiance, those emotions having been expressed in psychosomatic protest through the dysfunctional bowel system. Agrimony deals with the tendency to submerge conflicts and not deal with them and persist in accommodating on the surface. ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Do You Allow Yourself To Be Intimidated? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Margie WarrellPeople don't intimidate you. You allow yourself to be intimidated by people. There's a distinct difference. And it all boils down to the assumptions you make about what they are thinking, most of which are untrue and born from self-doubt. Are you ready to leave the doubt behind and give up ever ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Do You Allow Yourself To Be Intimidated? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Margie WarrellPeople don't intimidate you. You allow yourself to be intimidated by people. There's a distinct difference. And it all boils down to the assumptions you make about what they are thinking, most of which are untrue and born from self-doubt. Are you ready to leave the doubt behind and give up ever ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Living Confidently in Days of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Julie GoshIt’s hard to miss the headlines these days….they are everywhere. The market is plunging. The famine in Somalia is killing millions. Raging fires in Texas. Severe droughts all over the US. So what do we do with all this news? I am not a big news person. I choose not to ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Are You Stuck? Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Beth VeenkampDo you have excuses that you are using a little too often? Do you notice that “I’m too tired” is a common response of yours? Do you hear the bit of resentment you are hanging on to in your “Why bother” response that you catch launching out of your mouth 3 times a day? I encourage you to dig ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Are You Stuck In A Rut In Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Debbi DachingerAre you stuck in a rut in your life? I once heard a rut defined as a grave with no end. When we experience being in a rut it’s generally because we believe it’s safe there. We feel the risk of loss is less if we just stay where we are. Something outside that rut seems risky, and so we settle in. ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - No Time for Half Full. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsEach day we are innundated with dire statistics about recession, joblessness, housing crises and financial mayhem. Retirees are panicking. Parents are agonizing about their childrens’ future. Everyday people are convinced they’ve seem their best days. The ‘news’ is relentlessly dedicated ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - How To Overcome The Fear Of Change - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSometimes we fear change. Why? Because we do not know what will happen. It is this fear that keeps us from enjoying life. Because we cannot know what will be, we fear; we fear the not knowing. It isn't so much what could happen as we cannot prepare for whatever may be. In order to feel more ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Do You Know Why You Drive Yourself So Hard? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Christine AryloReally, when was the last time you gave yourself a break? Or gave yourself credit for all that you do in a day or have accomplished already in your life (which I am sure is alot!) Or celebrated your accomplishments for more than a few days or minutes, Before focusing on what you needed ...
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