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Managing Your Anxieties, Self Esteem, And Self Confidence By : Stan Popovich Some 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 perfect. Whenever it comes to dealing with your anxieties or any other task; practice, patience, and persistence is the name of the game. If you don’t get the desired results the first t... Fame, Money, And Success Will Not Take Away Your Fears By : Stan Popovich Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. One of the things that I’ve learned is that you can have all the money in the world and be well known by many people, but when it comes down to it, none of it matters when it comes to dealing with your pers... Getting Help For Your Fears And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder By : Stan Popovich It is not easy to deal with your fears, post-traumatic stress, or anxiety problems. The first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you much help and insights in dealing with your current problem. In addition, here are some techniques a person can use to help manage their fears and anxieties. Learn to take it one day at... A Metaphor For Change - The Egg By : Silvia Hartmann There is nothing more certain in the world and in this life than CHANGE. No matter what people might think or what they might try to believe, everything is changing all the time, as we breathe in and out, as we eat and sleep and grow and go through our own spirals of unfoldment. So here is a simple metaphor for change. It is called “The Egg” and I hope you enjoy it. I often have this feeling of stress and desperation because I am quite convinced nothing has changed. ... When Someone You Know Has To Deal With Depression, Anxiety And Fear By : Stan Popovich What do you do when you someone you know has to deal with persistent fears and anxieties or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In the meantime, here are some other things you can do to help the person cope. Learn as much as you can in managing fears, anxieties and depression. There are many books and info... Why Do Some Fail To Quit Smoking? By : Mark Humphrey Most smokers, when you ask them, will claim that even though they smoke everyday, they really do want to quit smoking. However, the number one reason some smokers don't quit is because deep down inside, they really do not want to quit at all. Nicotine is an addictive drug, simple as that. And the body, once introduced to high amounts of it over a period of time, can't seem to function without it. Quitting smoking is hard, but the truth of the matter is that if you go 48 hours... Find Happiness By Giving Happiness. By : Lance Beggs Have you ever heard this quote? “There is a wonderful, mystical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life- happiness, freedom, and peace of mind- are always attained by giving them to someone else.” It’s so true, isn’t it? I don’t know who it was who first said those wise words (if you do know then please tell me), but I have no doubt they lived a very happy life, because they have discovered one of the secrets to happiness. In fact, the secret to ... Managing Your Fears As An Alternative To Abuse And Addiction By : Stan Popovich Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however some people sometimes take it out on others through abuse or take their fears out on themselves through addiction. Both of these alternatives are wrong. There is a better way to deal with your stress and anxieties. Here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stress, anxieties, and fears. First and foremost, seek help and treatment from a professional. Getting help from a counselor or other profes... Speed Read Faster Than Ever With These 4 Tips By : Kenth Nasstrom Many people, particularly students, would love to be able to absorb information faster. But before retaining information, they have to go through the first stage of learning, which is reading. For many individuals who are pressed for time, speed reading has become a necessity. However, it's not just the reading part that is important. Equally essential is for the reader to fully understand the words coming out from the book or paper. Speed reading can be learned from co... Make Your Life Flourish By : Mary Kay Buttery Desiring to have fun is natural, normal and an a sound approach to a healthy state of being. Your life cannot help but flourish if your daily routine is infused with FUN. Consider it a basic need along with food, shelter, clothing, Etc! Of course, this is not to say that you don’t take important things seriously. It is to say, however, that you don’t treat every experience as though your life depends on it. Old patterning may have taught us that having fun is acceptable in... Double Or Triple Your Time! By : Dave Saunders Why do some say that time is much more important than wealth? Nearly all biographies and self-help books, by top leaders and speakers from the past decades, all focus on time as being the most important resource available. When we manage our use of time, through self-mastery, success is a natural product of that effort. Success becomes the harvest we reap. Proven Technique Number 1 - Delegate and assign simple routine tasks to other people. If you have a home business... Finding And Overcoming The Source Of Your Fears And Stresses By : Stan Popovich A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing your anxieties can go a long way in finding the solution. A person can find the source of his or her own fears by doing some self evaluation and also by talking to a professional. Asking yourself questions such as: “Why ... Achieving Success And Progress Through Creative Thinking By : Madina Bakhitova Many people believe that the goal of any society is progress, however for most of us it is not easy to get used to something new. It takes more or less time for every person to adapt to new environment, even if it is only using a new tool, cooking a new dish or finding a new bus stop. That is the reason why many people cling to the way things are and it is much easier for them to do habitual things. Any person's every day of life consists of many repeated activities, such... Learn Speed Reading --- Read Faster --- Read Better By : Ken Asselin Let’s face it, the ability to read faster, and still comprehend what you’re reading, is an essential skill in today’s fast moving environment. We must read extensively if we want to be successful in our studies, or careers. There’s no doubt, learning to speed read is probably the most valuable and time saving skill you can acquire. Frankly, under today's information pressures you must read faster and read better if you are to get ahead at all. Of course, some people wil... Acceptance! By : Dorothy I was first thinking , when exactly does one start to yearn for acceptance? Child Victim to Survivor! By : Dorothy The abuser will tell them things like, "Daddy loves you and wants to show you how much", or " I am teaching you what daddy’s teach their daughters so that you will grow up and know how to be a good woman". Feel Good Tips!! By : Dorothy Life tends to overwhelm us over and over again. We seem to focus on the more negative things life throws our way. This can be very wearing on our relationships, so what we need to do is be aware of this fact, first and foremost. Then we have to sit and really think about a few things that we can do to battle against that happening. FEELINGS!!!! By : Dorothy SO tell me, why are good feelings so not wanted? I mean we all love to laugh...right? ROAR with CONFIDENCE!! By : Dorothy I went to the beach several times and trust me, to walk the beach and play with a child and race her in nothing more than a small bathing suit, is a total ROAR for this girl. Self-Love = Positive Self-esteem! By : Dorothy Self-esteem issues seems to be one of the strongest emotions that challenge many women today. It has become a woman's first worry when she awakens, and her last worry before she sleeps. SEX, Self esteem, and ME ! By : Dorothy It is a three letter word that has more punch than Mohhamad Ally`s fist. No offence meant there. On a more serious note, SEX is definitely a key in ones well being, or higher self esteem. The Power of Self-Esteem! By : Dorothy Every day I receive mail from all over the world from women suffering from a lack of inner power to get through the day, due to a low self-esteem. It does not only affect their relationships at home, it also follows them into their work place, where they are being suffocated from a lack of confidence. Ten Tips To Increase Your Self-Confidence By : Son Ngo Self-confidence is an important key to success in any walk of life. People with self-confidence are noticed more. They achieve their goals relatively easily. In contrast, people who lack self-confidence often end up being losers. You too need to build your self-confidence if you want to do well in life. Here are ten tips that can help you build that elusive self-confidence: 1. Self-confidence is found in people who have a healthy self-esteem. They know their personal wort... Universal Law Series - Law Of Attraction By : Tony Davies Our thoughts, emotions and feelings act as a powerful magnet, attracting circimstances into our lives. Whether these circimstances are positive or negative, is completely dependent on how we think! This is the sixth of seven articles in our continuing series covering the core seven Universal Laws. The focus of this article is the sixth Law – the Law of Attraction. Law of Attraction Simply stated, the Law of Attraction says that we attract into our lives, that upon wh... Alcoholism— What Should I Know About It? By : Geoff Hugh What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is a disease that affects the part of the brain that controls your feelings, the way you make decisions, and the way you act. People with alcoholism cannot control how much they drink. What causes alcoholism? Nobody knows what causes alcoholism. People with parents who have alcoholism have a greater chance of getting the disease. Alcoholism may be related to the things we learn when we are growing up. Alcoholism is not caused by a lack o... 5 Great Tips To Make Your Goals Your Reality By : Dave Saunders Goals are a great tool for motivation. But if you don't use them correctly, they can also be a source of frustration. Goals are only empowering if they are used properly. So how do you make a goal into something that is a benefit for you? Goal-setting strategies are important especially for to help you create the type of success you desire and deserve. Here are five goal-setting techniques to help you realize them. 1. Balance Your Goals: In your life you will have per... Five Things You Don't (And Should!) Know About Stress By : Steven Barnes Whether it’s called stress management, relaxation training, or its newest incarnation, “Resiliancy,” it seems that the question of healthy response to the stress of daily life is on everyone’s mind. But it’s important to remember a few things about stress that are rarely discussed—if known at all! 1) Stress won’t hurt you. Hans Selye, the “father of stress” was a polylinguist, whose first language was not English. Before he died, he said that, had his command of English b... Basics In Time Management Questions By : Son Ngo We all have to find what works best for our individuality, since each and every one of us is different. Accepting our own actions, behaviors and thoughts is not the beginning of learning who we really are. Rather, it is an attribute, which follows a connection between our past and our futures. You heard the nonsense "never look back?" Well, the people that are telling you this are in a big office basing their ideas, theories and guesses on experiences and lifetimes. Hypocrite... Jim Estill's 8 Rules Of Time By : Jim Estill I study the use of time and how to maximize productivity and enjoyment from it. From these studies, I have come up with the following list of time rules: 1 – It is more important to have clear goals than to be efficient. It is more important to work on the right things than to work efficiently. I liken this to the person who wants to get to Sudbury so gets in their car and drives 150 Km/hour. Does he get there before the person who checks the map (direction) and drives le... Transform Your Life By : Mike Cliff What's the best way to make a difference in the quality of your life. The answer lies not with one-time actions, which offer temporary results, but with embracing the concept of long-term pattern. Any discipline (playing a sport, learning a new language, utilizing a meditation) becomes a tool for growth when it's performed daily. Starting out, hitting plateaus, sticking with it and pushing send on--these steps all lead toward personal transformation. Nobody understands the... Audio Book Myths Or The “Audio Book Phobic“ People By : Paton Jackson Audio books are becoming more and more popular. Yet, there are a lot of individual people that are afraid of trying audio books – they are the “audio book phobic” people. I have interviewed some of them recently and collected the so called reasons that separate them from the audio book world. I have proven to each one of them that those reasons are only myths and even succeeded in persuading some of them to try those threatening audio books. Here are the main myths I have ... 13 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Holidays By : Heidi Richards The holiday season often needs weeks of preparation and with all the planning we can loose the spirit of the season because we become overwhelmed with the hectic pace and the planning we must do to make it PERFECT for those we love. How Support Groups Can Help You Get Through Tough Times By : Royane Real If you are experiencing personal problems such as dealing with addictions, or facing a frightening disease, you may all alone with your problem. Chances are that lots of other people are facing the same problem too, and when you join a support group, you can gain a lot of encouragement and advice. You can also get a new out look on life and make new friends. Had A Good I.D.E.A. Lately? By : Steven Barnes The most elusive quality of excellence, of peak performers worldwide and throughout history is that thing called “Mastery.” What is this thing, and is it possible for ordinary people, however committed, to touch this exalted state? The answer is “yes,” but I’ve got good news, bad news, and more good news. The first good news is that the path is deceptively simple. The bad news is that it is hard, and can be painful. The last, good news is that those on the path have no re... Using Your Body To Strengthen Your Mind By : Steven Barnes For thousands of years, physical disciplines like yoga, Tai Chi and Sufi Dancing have been said to increase mental and spiritual powers. If this is true, how might one explain this, and even better, how can we use this fact, practically, to enhance our lives as artists, business people, parents, and partners? First, we have to strip away the mysticism from the activity. Not that these activities have no esoteric aspect, but rather that we have to approach them on the most ... A New Years Resolution To Stop Smoking – How To Keep To It Beyond Jan 2nd? By : Ron Goodwsen - Imagine Me Media So, here you are again. Seeing out the old year, along with its broken promises and failed, good intentions. You arrive, fresh with newly found conviction, after the excesses of the Christmas period, at the New Year’s resolution, an annual triumph of hope over reality! Hope, that this time you will have the single mindedness to succeed, where last time you failed. I’m not suggesting for a moment that you do not want to succeed, I’m sure that your desire to stop smoking... How To Keep Your Mind Sharp, Improve Your Memory And IQ, Impress Others, And Make More Money By : David Maillie Everyone has seen or heard of someone with a photographic memory. We have also seen or know people afflicted with alzheimers, dementia, and low IQ's. Why do some people have such memory power and others either never have it or are stripped of it by disease and neglect. Studies have shown that 50% of brain power and function is genetic, and 50% is environment derived. What that means is that, yes, there are some that are born better off than others - Just like some people a... Reaching Forgiveness By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. “How can I forgive my parents when they were so abusive to me when I was growing up?” “How can I forgive my spouse for cheating on me?” “How can I forgive my best friend for abandoning me?” “How can I face and forgive unforgiving abusers and manipulators?” “How can I forgive myself when others do not forgive me and throw my past in my face every chance they get?” These are some of the questions about forgiveness my clients have asked me over the 37 years t... 3 Simple Steps To A More Restful Sleep Tonight By : Cindy Williams Picture this: It's 5:27 PM. You're hungry after a busy day at work, itching to get home to see your family, and now you're stuck in traffic. Frustration sets in. But you're used to it since this is an every day occurrence. So you finally stroll into your house at 6:04 PM, your 2 young children are clamoring for your attention, and they're hungry too. You pop some frozen dinners in the microwave knowing full well they're not healthy, but also knowing that you just don't hav... Do You Need to Have a High IQ to Be Successful? By : Royane Real Do you have a very high IQ? Or is your IQ score only average? Whatever your IQ score is, you may have wondered if a really high IQ is necessary in order to be successful in life. The answer will probably shock you. Be Your Own Best Friend. By : Lance Beggs How do you be your own best friend? It’s simple. Be someone you love to spend your time with. Be someone you’d love to just hang out with on a Saturday night. Be the first person to congratulate yourself whenever you succeed. And be the first person to tell yourself that “it’s all ok” when things go wrong. Celebrate your happy moments with a smile. And give yourself an even bigger smile whenever you’re feeling down. Spoil yourself with gifts. Shower yo... The Importance Of Rest And Relaxation By : Craig Rowe Life is busy and it seems each year it just gets busier. Work, family, school, and other commitments just eat the day away and leave you with no time to sit back and relax. However, rest and relaxation is very important. In fact, getting enough rest is imperative to living a healthy lifestyle and when you do not relax and get enough sleep you are putting yourself at risk for illness as well as other side effects. Side Effects of Not Getting Enough Rest Believe it or not... Is Social Anxiety Holding You Back? By : Ron Goodwsen - Imagine Me Media Another year, another New Years resolution ... if only this time it could be different? Do you feel overwhelmed by both your own and others expectations for the festive period? Does the forthcoming prospect of social gatherings make you feel uncomfortable? If you could wave a magic wand for a new years wish and change something about yourself what would it be? Deep down you may wish to go to parties and other social events. You may feel very lonely, but you probabl... Universal Law Series - Law Of Correspondence By : Tony Davies If your life is not the way you want it, don't blame the people around you or your circumstances. Look inside and know that you and you alone have created your reality! This is the last of seven articles in the series covering the core seven Universal Laws. The focus of this article is the seventh Law – the Law of Correspondence. Law of Correspondence The Law of Correspondence tells us that our outer world is nothing more than a reflection of our inner world – as wit... How To Establish Work Life Balance By : Adwina Jackson How do they do it? You know the parents that work full time and manage to raise smart, healthy and happy children? They have a secret. That secret is maintaining a good work life balance. Have you ever heard the expression “all work and no play makes a boring day?” Well the same goes for all play and no work. Do too much of anything and you are bound to go stir crazy at some point or get cabin fever. The good news for parents everywhere is that you can have the... Stress Less! By : Aurelia M. Williams STRESS. "Yes, the S word'. Stress is the 'wear and tear' our bodies experience as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Stress has both physical and emotional effects on us and can it can create positive or negative feelings. As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to action; it can result in a new consciousness and an exciting new perspective. As a negative influence, it can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, and depression, which in turn c... Tips To Become Happier & More Empowered By : Aurelia M. Williams In a search for happiness, many people look for it in other people and not within ourselves. Many people feel that things like money, a better job, better relationships..etc will make them happy. In reality, to find true contentment you must look inside yourself and learn to be your own best friend. That means you have to trust, love, and care for yourself just as you do the people you consider to be close to you. Following are steps that you can incorporate into your lif... Two Things To Do Before You Die. By : Lance Beggs Close your eyes for a minute and think about the fact that one day you are going to die. Does that make you a little uncomfortable? If it does then you’re certainly not alone. For most of us living in modern society, our own mortality is a subject that is rarely discussed. Thoughts of our own inevitable death are easily brushed aside. “I’m too busy living to worry about that now.” “What’s the point in worrying about it? I can’t change anything.” Generally though, the... The Alternative Way To Combat Your Anxiety By : Rene Graeber Do you break out into a cold sweat when you have to deliver a talk before a group of people? Perhaps you become nervous when you have to take a test... There are certainly numerous causes for anxiety. Similarly, there are a number of treatment options for those afflicted with the illness. If you don’t like the idea of medication, you might try an alternative approach to battling your anxiety. It is estimated that nearly seven percent of Americans suffer from... Did You Check Your Confidence Level? By : Rene Graeber Would you like to be confident? Your answer may be - YES. I do want to be confident. However, this answer lacks the impact. It is too generalized. Just like everybody wants to do well in life and be rich but not many ever realize this wish. This is because to actually get somewhere in life, you need to quantify your confidence. You need to define the task for which you need to be confident so that you can execute it successfully. A mere wish to be confident wo... The Purpose Of Shame By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Many people on a healing path have found it extremely challenging to heal their shame. Yet when you understand the purpose of shame, you will be able to move beyond it. Shame is the feeling that there is something basically wrong with you. Whereas the feeling of guilt is about DOING something wrong, shame is about BEING wrong at the core. The feeling of shame comes from the belief that, “I am basically flawed, inadequate, wrong, bad, unimportant, undeserving, or not good ... Learn to face difficulty By : Deanna Mascle It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult Coping With Holiday Stress By : The holidays are upon us and instead of leisurely sipping eggnog around the fireplace, we find ourselves in a frenzy trying to get all too many things done in anticipation of that one perfect, albeit elusive holiday moment. Despite expectations, holidays are a time when many of us end up so stressed and overworked, the joy is completely lost. Nonetheless, the holidays really should be about family, friends, renewal, and even fun. As we all know, achieving any dream is n... Compulsive Gambler: How To Detect One? By : Ace Blackwood A compulsive gambler is a person who is not able to resist urge to gamble. The compulsiveness leads to severe personal and social consequences. The desire to gamble becomes so difficult to control that stress can only be calmed by gambling more. 1. Walks, Talks and Breathes Gambling. The compulsive gambler preoccupies himself with gambling. He tells story of previous experiences. The compulsive gambler often discuss with anybody willing to listen, his new schemes or nex... Free Audio Books – All About Low Cost And Free Audio Books By : Paton Jackson This is not another misleading title. Free audio books exist. You could find free downloadable audio books or low cost ones easily. How come, where and why you should start listening to audio books immediately? Find out the answers in a few minutes. How come there are free audio books available? Well, think of it, there is almost no cost in publishing an audio book. The only costs are payments for the authors and the narrators (The people who read and record the book). Th... How To Deal With A Gambling Problem By : Ace Blackwood A gambling problem usually occurs when a person over indulges in gambling, ending up being indebted and having dysfunctional relationships with loved ones. First of all, Gambling is addictive. The risk and the winning can have a psychological effect on a person, making him unreasonable and irrational. The first step to solving a gambling problem is acknowledging it. Gamblers Anonymous have the following set of questions to test if you indeed have gambling problems. 1... Using Intuition To Still The Mind By : Abraham Thomas Intuition was a wonderful gift. It was also an awful curse. By instantly recognizing patterns, intuition was nature's vital tool for survival. Life ceaselessly faced a train of unlimited choices and, often, baffling problems. These demanded instant decisions. An animal could not remain undecided, whether to drink water, or to eat grass. Should it be aggressive and fight, run away, or relax and accept the situation? It was intuition, which interpreted events to trigger emotion... Rediscover A Natural Source Of Happiness. By : Lance Beggs Do you want to rediscover a natural source of happiness that many of us tend to overlook in this modern hectic world? It’s available to all of us, twenty-four hours a day. It’s free. It’s as close as your own backyard. And best of all, it works. I’ll reveal it to you in just a second, however first I need to point out one potential problem. Unfortunately this source of happiness is so obvious that many of us take it for granted. Many of you reading this article will dis... 5 Tips For Choosing The Right Motivational Posters For The Office By : Willie Jones As with choosing any art piece whether it is a print, original painting, sculpture, photograph or collectable, you can make or break a room choosing incorrectly. You can make quite a statement with the correct art piece! It can communicate on many different levels. Have you ever walked into an office for the very first time and while waiting, find yourself looking around, examining everything in the room? You can get a real good feel for the people there and get a sens... Why Planning Your "Re-Fired" Retirement Is Vitally Important By : Dr. Cynthia Barnett Just about all of us plan to retire one day. You may visualize yourself with plenty of free time on your hands, no commute, and finally with an opportunity to travel with the person you love. But statistics show that golden dream comes true for only a very few of Americans. Some studies reveal less than 10 percent of us ever retire. Even more alarming, other studies show a large percentage die within a year or two after retirement. Clearly, an enjoyable, healthy retirem... When Your At The End Of Your Rope With Your Anxieties By : Stan Popovich What do you do when you feel that your at the end of your rope with your anxieties, depression, and fears? During this time, the best thing to do is not to give up and not to lose hope. In the meantime, here is a list of brief techniques that a person can use to overcome your depression, fears, and anxiety. Sometimes we encounter a scary situation that gets us all upset. When encountering these events, always remember to get all of the facts of the given situation. Gatheri... Avoiding Your Persistent Fears Will Not Make Them Go Away By : Stan Popovich Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do? As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. Through these experiences, there is one thing that I learned. You can’t hide or runaway from your fears. Since you can’t runaway from them, then the best solution is to tackle your fears ... Learning How To Overcome Your Obsessive And Fearful Thoughts By : Stan Popovich It can be tough for people with OCD to have to experience obsessive thoughts that are intrusive, scary, and difficult to manage. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their obsessive and fearful thoughts. The first thing a person must do is not to dwell or focus on the fear provoking thought when it comes. The more a person tries to reason out the thought or focus on the fear behind the thought, the stronger the thought becom... Managing Your Fears And Anxieties Takes Practice By : Stan Popovich Like everything in life, managing your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more you do it, the better you will become. Here are a few reminders on how you can become better at dealing with your fears, depression, and anxieties. Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current ... Audio Books – What’s Hot For 2006? By : Paton Jackson 2006 is already here and many ask me what we should expect of the emerging interesting market of Audio Books. Audio books have been here for over 20 years and they have become so popular in the last couple of years but yet I claim that the audio books revolution has just begun. Find out the hot trends in the audio books market for 2006: 1. Less audio books on CD and cassettes and more downloadable audio books – MP3 audio books and other formats of digital audio books wil... What Does It Mean To “Self Improve?” By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Self Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I’ve noticed that the category of “Self Improvement” has been showing up lately when it was never there before. To me, this is very good news. But what does it really mean to “Self Improve?” What are we really improving when we self improve? And what “self” are we improving? We each have two “selves” – our wounded self and our core Self... Audio Books – 10 Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2 By : Paton Jackson The audio books era is already here. I keep hearing phrases like: Audio book rental, free audio books, audio book club, audio books on CD, online audio book rental services etc. Here are the next five frequently asked questions about audio books (and the answers of course): 6. What kinds of audio books do you recommend to listen to? Listen to audio books that you would read. Meaning, if you like thrillers, listen to thriller audio books, if you are looking for children... Audio Books – 10 Frequently Asked Questions – Part 1 By : Paton Jackson My friends and colleagues consider me as the audio books expert. They tell their friends that they know an audio books expert and the outcome is that I keep getting dozens of audio books questions and inquiries each day. I have decided to gather the most frequently asked questions for everyone’s benefit. Here are the top five frequently asked questions about audio books (and the answers of course): 1. Are there free audio books? How do I get them? In one word: NO. In t... Never Lose Hope In Dealing With Your Fears And Depression By : Stan Popovich When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy to feel that things will not get any better. This is not true. There is much help available in today’s society and the best way to deal with your fears is to find effective ways to overcome them. As a result, here are some techniques a person can use to help manage their fears and anxieties. You never know when the answers your looking for will come to your doorstep. Even if the thing that you feared does happ... Our Fears And Worries Can Distort The Reality Of The Situation By : Stan Popovich At times, our worries and anxieties can overwhelm us. In addition, our worries can distort our perception of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help gain a better perspective on things during our anxious moments. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something that will relax you. A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the p... Get All Of The Facts In Dealing With Your Fears And Phobias By : Stan Popovich When dealing with our persistent fears and phobias, it is easy to let our imagination get the better of us. Our negative and scary thoughts can overcome the reality of the situation and can make things worse than what they really are. As a result, here are some techniques a person can use to help gain a better perspective of your fearful situation. The most important thing is to get all of the facts of the situation. Gathering the facts can prevent us from relying on exagg... Tackle Your Fears And Anxieties One Step At A Time By : Stan Popovich Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know what to do. You try to manage your fears but are not able to do so. At this point, what you need to do is to be smart in how you manage your fears and anxieties. The most important thing to remember is to manage your fears and anxieties one step at a time. Some people make the mistake of trying to get rid of all of their fears at the same time. When they do this, they are unsuccessful and the... When A Technique Doesn't Work Try Another In Managing Your Fears By : Stan Popovich What do you do when you try to manage your fears and it doesn’t work the first time around? The answer is that you try again with other techniques that might be more effective. Here are some things that a person should consider when managing their fears and anxieties. The person struggling with the anxiety must realize that managing anxiety and fear takes practice. So when experiencing an anxiety related situation, begin to learn what works, what doesn’t work, and what you... Two Proven Techniques That Successful People Do To Triple Their Time In A Day By : Rene Graeber They say that time is much more important than wealth. Most effective people think so. They know how to get more time in a day, and they have mastered the art of utilizing time effectively to do more productive things that contribute to their advancement or success. So how do they do it? Proven Technique Number 1 - They delegate and assign simple routinary tasks to other people so that they can have more free time to do as they please. This is very elementary but of gr... Control Your Fear Before It Will Control You! By : Rene Graeber "Fear Factor" has been one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights the courage of the participants to engage in the most fearsome and disgusting acts. Most of the contestants are willing to sacrifice their dignity for the sake of the prize money. So what does that imply? It implies that with the proper mindset, determination, and will power, you can conquer your fear. Everyone has some sort of fear. It may be brought about by any one or more of the following reasons.... 7 Habits Of Spectacularly Unsuccessful People By : Rene Graeber WARNING! If you want to have a fantastic life, never engage yourself in these 7 deadly habits that incompetent people do. NUMBER 1 - They Think, Say, & Do Negative Things. Yes. They see problems in EVERY opportunity. They complain that the sun is too hot. They cursed the rain for ruining their plans for the day. They blame the wind for ruining their hair. They think that everyone is against them. They see the problems but never the solutions. Every little bi... Communication Skills: A Quick Start By : Sri Hari Here is the easy way to learn about Communication skills without going through a 300+ pages book which, one can forget about before he finishes it Always start with an Intention: Anything we start, including communication skills, usually has reason and a starting point. While we become conscious about this fact for the obvious things like brushing our teeth to avoid tooth decay, we forget to give the same importance to our communication. We start talking, go through all... You Can Not Hide Or Runaway From Your Fears And Anxieties By : Stan Popovich Sooner or later, you will have to face your fears and anxieties regardless of how difficult they may be. As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. Through these experiences, there is one thing that I learned. You can’t hide or runaway from your fears. Taking drugs, drinking, or other methods will not take away your problems and fears. So what do you do to make your problems and fears go away? Well, since you can’... Stress Less And Relieve Tension In Your Mind And Body. By : Ron Goodwsen - Imagine Me Media - Do you ever get the feeling that you just cant think straight any longer? That your ability to concentrate has just disappeared? That your brain has somehow reached overload and your thought processes have ground to a halt? You’re tired and irritable! Perhaps your neck feels stiff and your shoulders and muscles are tight, and your head aches! Does all this seem familiar? We all know stress - it’s part of life! Pressure is a form of stress and we use it every day, at work a... Communication Skills: Internal Boosters By : Sri Hari - Find out how you can enhance your communication skills by utilizing naturally occurring processes. These methods when used properly, can help you very much to communicate with your inner selves. 1. Choosing your Direction: Most of the well meaning gurus of modern life have taught us to have goals. I too talk about this on my website(http://www.communication-skills-4confidence.com) .Some of the gurus have gone to the extent of telling us to create the reality in our mi... 20 Ways Of Training The Mind On Positive Thinking By : Rene Graeber - 1. Start the day with cheers and smiles. Your whole day depends on how you greet the morning. Therefore, as long as you welcome it with energy and high spirits, everything will go okay. You don’t want the rest of the day to get ruined, do you? Come on, smile! It doesn’t cost anything but is worth everything. 2. Ask for guidance. Only God knows what we will be having on the day ahead of us. He will surely appreciate a few minutes of praying and asking for guidance ... Combat Stress - 7 Practical Methods By : Rene Graeber - A stress-free lifestyle could very well do wonders in eliminating depression. Here are 7 practical methods to combat stress: 1. Express Amusement And Be Happy. Laugh hard and loud. If you don’t have a sense of humor, find someone else who has. Laughter releases endorphins (happy chemicals) from the body, and it helps boost your immune system. 2. Take Control Over Your Time and Schedule. You’ll be much more able to deal with stress if you have a good handle on y... Don't Take Any Time For Yourself! By : Aaron Potts - We live in a BUSY world, people! We do not live in an era where you can kick back and enjoy your life, or reap the rewards of your hard work over the years. There is too much to do! No matter what happens, keep your nose to the grindstone, keep charging forward with everything that you've got, and never, EVER, take any time for yourself! There are many responsibilities that each of us has, and just to make sure that we have our priorities straight, let's go over some of th... Motivation's Effect On Mental And Physical Health By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Many studies have been done to research the effects of motivation and mental health. As the implications of helping those with negative self-esteem, depression and anxiety are immense this is certainly an area of research that deserves a great deal of attention. Psychology Online reports on a study investigating the differences between INTERNAL and EXTERNAL MOTIVATION. The report states that "Although our society is largely extrinsically-motivated by external rewards such... Tips To Beating Depression By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Everyone has days when they are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy. That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy. You need to have something to contrast your happiness with. What is black without white? Even though you know that sadness is a part of life, let's try to make it a small part of life. With that said, here are a few tips to help you feel better when you are feeling down in the dumps. They a... Beating Depression By Action By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Depression can come on us at any time of the year. Sometimes, holidays are the worst times for those that feel this down-in-the-dumps fear and worry and things just seem to happen to make us feel gloomy and sad. Note that this feeling happens to all of us at one time or another. How to recognize the feeling and know what to do about it is the purpose of this article. No one can or should ignore this feeling. It is universal and the blues are very much ingrained in our wor... Just Say "No" To Depression! By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Depression is believed by the medical profession to be the most prevalent disease of our time. The fear of developing heart problems or cancer alone is enough to cause tremendous stress and accompanying depression. There is a tremendous malaise circulating our world today. Both the medical profession and the media are constantly "warning" us of the dangers and probabilities of different diseases, some of which seem more than likely to shorten our life span. For instance, if t... Depression - Finding The "Write" Solution! By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Most of us feel depressed or "down" at sometime in our lives but, fortunately, it`s usually short lived. Some people, however, are unable to shake off their feeling of depression and are diagnosed as "Clinically Depressed". Many types of pills and drugs are prescribed but they often lead to addiction in addition to depression, thus creating a never ending downward spiral. Thousands, and possibly millions, of patients are convinced they`ll never recover which only adds to thei... How Do I Know If I Am Severely Depressed? By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Curiously easily diagnosable and treatable medical problem, depression happens to at least 20 million American adults every year. As we discussed earlier, although everyone has experienced sadness and feelings of being depressed, people that are suffering from true depression have many frequent and recurring long-term symptoms, making them view life as something not worth living. How would you know if you have a depression problem? Here are more depression symptoms. These ... Depression Is A Real Illness By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Because most people get depressed from time to time, there is that eternal question if depression is a real illness. The answer is: yes. The clinical one, that is. It has been said that about one out of eight United States residents will likely become clinically depressed. Some experience it once in a lifetime, while others have multiple episodes. This is a fact: if a person gets depressed for the first time, there is a 50 percent chance that he will fall to the same predicam... When Do You See A Doctor If You Have (Or You Think You Have) Depression? By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - If you have depression, or at least you think you have one, you must realize that you should not diagnose yourself. You need to have a healthcare practitioner that is skilled to give you a correct assessment and professional diagnosis of your condition. There is absolutely no reason to feel shy or embarrassed when talking to a healthcare provider regarding any symptoms of your condition. There are many healthcare professionals that are very understanding of your problem. A... Treating Depression By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Health care providers can take care of depressed people. A physician, for one, has also training in treating psychiatric disorders. The same goes with the physician assistant and the nurse practitioner. If the case is severe, these health care providers will automatically refer the patient to mental health specialists. The mental health specialists are composed of the following: psychiatrist, psychologist, a psychiatric nurse specialist and even a social worker. The psy... Natural Treatment For Depression – It Is Possible! By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Depression is one of the most common psychological and emotional problems American adults encounter. A study reports that about 13 to 20 percent of American adults have some form of depressive symptoms. Unfortunately, many severe cases of depression can ultimately lead to suicide. Are there any solutions and treatments available to stem this unfortunate tide? Fortunately, the answer to this is yes. Unfortunately again, many of these treatments involves a soup of medicines ... Depression And Suicide By : Dr. Isaac Schumann - Eighteen year old Catherine had everything: the most supportive family, a loving boyfriend, awesome set of friends and a comfortable life. But all of these things took a backseat when she was diagnosed with depression. From the bubbly chatterbox that she was, she morphed into a melancholic girl who had nothing in mind but to kill herself. "There is nothing left to live for. I'm worthless and hopeless." That statement ran in her head over and over again. She wanted to jump off... How To Overcome A Fearful And Scary Situation By : Stan Popovich - All most everybody worries about what will happen if they are in a stressful and scary situation. The prospect of not knowing what to do can be frightening. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage the fear of an upcoming situation The first thing a person can do is to visualize yourself doing the scary task in your mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the championship volleyball game in front of a large group of people in... Getting Help For Your Panic Attacks And Other Anxieties By : Stan Popovich - Are you having trouble getting rid of your panic attacks and other anxiety related problems? It is not easy to manage your anxieties, however here are some techniques a person can use to help conquer their panic attacks and other anxiety related symptoms. The first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you much help and... Simplicity, Patience And Compassion: The Three Treasures By : Laura Turner - According to Eastern tradition there are three treasures on the pathway to enlightenment: simplicity, patience and compassion. At first glance, such simple ideas. Yet after contemplation one easily recognizes: it’s these basic thoughts, when woven into our day, that can lead each of us to a contemplative, peaceful and more fulfilling life. In this short article then, I invite you to take a page from Eastern religion: explore the three treasures and become aware of your rel... Life Coach, Another Trend? By : Devlyn Steele - ”Go-Go-Go” Is life coaching another American New Age fad, delivering yet another empty promise of helping us live better lives? Whether we want to lose weight, get a new job, succeed in business, more education, relationship help, financial relief, smoking, drugs or alcohol cessation, help with depression, overall happiness and countless others, everyone has changes we’d like to see made in our lives. We are forever setting goals and hoping for changes. New Years is a f... 2006 Is Already Setting Up To Fail By : Devlyn Steele - It’s only a couple of weeks into the New Year and all those goals and resolutions you wanted for yourself are already slipping away. One of two things is happening: Either you simply never got started, or you’re running out of steam. Not getting started is common. Even with all the great enthusiasm and excitement we had about the year, the diversion of the holidays and then just trying to get back into our normal routines didn’t allow us to incorporate our new goals into o... Use Your Commute By : Dr. M. Mastria - Two commutes a day, ten a week, forty a month, about 440 times a year. If you commute 45 minutes to work, that is ninety minutes a day, 1,650 hours a year! You know those goals you’ve been meaning to achieve? Why not use this time to work on them! How you choose to use the time is as broad as your imagination. So much of our commuting time now is spent as a negative experience, that it drains us for other activities in our day. When we use our commuting time to benefi...
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