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- Overcoming the fear of death - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that death is inevitable; whether we like it or not, we all have to die one day. Yet many people in this world have fear of death, for death is a mystery, a mystery of ‘What happens to me next?’... When one learns about the facts related to death, his fears get eased. The ...
Views: 43 - How would you change the world - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanBefore we discuss ‘How would we change the world?’ let’s dwell on the objective behind changing the world. Why would one want to change the world? •To make it a better place to live in, •To live a happy and peaceful life, •To have strong and healthy relationships, •To get things flow in ...
Views: 48 - 5 Technologies Redefining the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2018 from Richard johnWith the advancement of technology, smart treatment plans are added to benefit the healthcare industry. There are numerous digitally enabled products as the outcome of the technologies that doctors are utilizing in improving patient’s quality of care and ultimate outcome. According to the ...
Views: 88 - How do i change my attitude of domination - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe come across various kinds of people in life, whose nature and their inherent qualities, whose level of understanding and their perception of things, whose abilities and their capabilities, may sharply differ from that of ours. And when in our interaction, we get to believe that we are better ...
Views: 112 - New book states, Finding Purpose is the Purpose of Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2018 from Lana ThomasAuthor Lana J Thomas, M.S. Health Psychologist releases ‘On Purpose: Finding Yours’ BALTIC, S.D. — According to Lana J Thomas, M.S. Health Psychologist, searching for purpose is tantamount to existence, it is as innate as breathing, and yet only privately can one explore spirituality without ...
Views: 124 - Top 5 NLP Trainers in Chennai - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Austin CarlFrom its humble beginnings in California back in the 1970s, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has grown to become one of the most impactful tools for mental and psychological development. As many more have come to receive training, a wide collection of and NLP trainers in Chennai have come up. ...
Views: 138 - Feelings and Violence - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2018 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.I believe that most of the violence in society comes from our aversion to our emotions. We fight the reality of what we feel because we don’t like the feeling. We try to make it go away by resisting what is. We battle with our feelings by drinking, running, eating, refusing to feel. When we have ...
Views: 234 - What is attitude? Why is it so important? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAttitude is that little thing within that goes on to make a big difference both inside and outside. It determines how we experience every aspect of our life. Our attitude is very important when we have nothing and equally important when we have everything. Attitude defines us in the world. ...
Views: 125 - How can I stop worrying and over-thinking about everything? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDo you think you are trapped into a habit pattern to worry and over think about everything? If so, by now, you may have already tried out various techniques, and made your best efforts to release yourself from this habit. And at times, you may have experienced some relief too during the ...
Views: 149 - How to deal with tough terrains of Life? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLife is all about ups and downs, its very nature is like that. ‘Where there has been puran (input) there is bound to be galan (output)’ -this is the universal principle that is found in everything that increases and decreases; be it our wealth, our health, our body, our mind or any other aspect ...
Views: 121 - How To Stop Food Cravings and Emotional Eating with Nutritional Psychologist Kimberley Wilson - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Joe LeechEating has become a behavior with a lot of rules and restrictions. Some of these are medically recommended of course, such as a gluten-free diet for those with celiac disease. But other restrictive diets, such as paleo and the keto diet, unnecessarily forbid foods for the majority of ...
Views: 191 - How a mental personality illness affects life - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Jaclyn TengDuring school life everyone come through those few children who sit by themselves and don’t say anything, don’t look around, and don’t seem even the least bit interested in getting involved with classmates. None of us ever think about the reason for such behavior rather most of the children make ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Which Is The Weaker Sex? – The Tough Truths! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Jonathan WilsonWomen have traditionally been regarded as the ‘weaker’ sex. But it’s becoming clear that this is a myth – the average man may be taller and heavier than the average woman but when the chips are really down, it turns out that women are tougher. And here’s the evidence! 1. The ultimate test ...
Views: 124 - Recovering from a Breakup Emotional Healing and Personal Growth Tips - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Catherine PalmerAccording to the latest statistics from the American Psychological Association, as many as 40-50% of marriages end in divorce. Unfortunately, that percentage is even higher among those who have been married before, and even more alarmingly, the number of breakups occurring between unmarried ...
Views: 213 - Getting Help: 3 Ways Therapy Can Keep You out of Trouble - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhen you break a bone or become ill, most people wouldn’t think twice about going to see a doctor. When it comes to trauma or other mental health issues, however, there seems to still be a great deal of shame that surrounds the idea of seeking out the help of a counselor, therapist or other ...
Views: 162 - Where Anxiety Hangs Its Hat - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAnxiety can hang its hat on almost any hook. It can focus on relationships, fertility, parenting, health, the world, money, career, death. Within each of these topics, there are endless sub-topics that lure anxiety into its lair. If we’re talking about relationship anxiety, for example, the hook ...
Views: 257 - The Fear of Losing Control - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulWhen we spiral down into the deeper layers of anxiety – whether relationship anxiety or any other form that anxiety takes – we find some universal root causes that live at the center. These exist on both the emotional and psychological/spiritual planes, and they all need our attention if we’re ...
Views: 192 - Breathe It In - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Sheryl PaulThese are words I find myself saying multiple times a day: to my clients, to my sons, to myself. Breathe it in. We see a prairie dog hit by a car lying on the side of the road. I turn to look at my son’s face to see if he sees it. As we live in a rural area, he’s learned over the years of ...
Views: 151 - 6 Unique Niches in Psychology - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2018 from Mark JohnWhen the word psychologist comes up, most of us picture the stereotypical image of someone sitting with pen and notebook calmly listening to a patient stretched out on a couch unburdening their innermost secrets. The field of psychology, however, is so much broader than just clinical psychology. ...
Views: 192 - Passive Aggressive Behaviour. - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2018 from David HarmI am becoming more and more aware that in my past I was a master at passive aggressive behaviour. I played head games with people to try and make them do things that I wanted them to do. The reason for this awareness is because for well over the last year it has been being done to me. ...
Views: 173 - Is Your Child Bipolar? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2018 from Tali ShenfieldThe incidence of bipolar disorder has increased quite a bit over the last decade, especially in the case of children and adolescents. Until recently, it was unheard of for children as young as six years old to display symptoms of bipolar disorder. Although some mental health experts state that ...
Views: 195(1 vote) - How to Adjust Your Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from James Mapes“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” -Patricia Neal, American actress How does your attitude meter read? Do you generally have a good attitude towards life, expecting the best and tossing aside the garbage that inevitably comes ...
Views: 261 - Supporting a Friend Who Has Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Elaine PittmonA friend in need is a friend indeed, this saying goes on to show how great friendship is manifested when you lend a helping hand to a friend. The one time you get to know who your true friends are is when you need a helping hand. Taking good care of a friend should not be done out of being an ...
Views: 245 - Schizophrenia Could Be Demonic Possession - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe idea associating schizophrenia with demonic possession is very controversial; modern scientific thought rejects the spiritual. One researcher is swimming upstream against the conventional current and believes there’s a viable connection between evil spirits and mental disorders. ...
Views: 403 - In a Perfect World... - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Rossana SneeIn a perfect world, if one is born from a human mother, has a brain, a face, a beating heart, organs, legs, and arms, then one is considered a human being. No one with half a brain would say, “Oh, look at that cute puppy, or kitten, or cockroach. Most intelligent people can recognize another ...
Views: 338 - Backbone Power | Newsletter Sign Up - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownSUBSCRIBE TO GET THE LATEST BLOG POSTS, NEWS, & MORE UPDATES FROM DR. ANNE BROWN. http://backbonepower.com/newsletter-signup Dr. Anne Brown, PhD, RN of Sausalito, California, formerly from Aspen, Colorado in her private practice has served as the trusted advocate and advisor to Influential ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - Making This Summer Your Best Summer - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2018 from Nicole ASummer has always been my favorite season. I grew up on the beach, and summer entailed long days in the ocean followed by long evenings on my bike. To me, summer is synonymous with both a sense of freedom and a sense of hope and possibility. Always another adventure, another barbecue, another ...
Views: 294 - Is Your Mind A Coal Mine or A Gold Mine? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Floyd WillsMany of us waste our time and emotional energy dwelling on our past mistakes and misfortunes; we “If only” ourselves. “If only” I had done things differently… “If only” my Parent’s did this or didn’t do that…”If only” he or she had not done what they did… “If only” this tragedy did not happen to ...
Views: 269 - Emotional Intensity: The Wounds of Being ‘Too Much’ - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Imi LoSome people feel more than others. They are often told that they are ‘too much,’ ‘too intense,’ ‘too sensitive,’ ‘too emotional. People who feel more deeply and intensely than others are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes information and reflects on it more deeply. At their ...
Views: 532 - How you can Hypnotize Yourself Using Scripts - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Leon EdwardSelf-hypnosis is a kind of self-directed hypnotherapy that can easily be made use of for a selection of various ends. Self-hypnosis basically suggests utilizing refined tips to change the means we consider something, which then could after that be made use of to assist conquer an anxiety or a ...
Views: 668 - The Female Bully and the Codependent: “A Smelly Turd in a Pretty Package” - by Submitted on May 09, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownPhysical/aggressive bullying is easy to identify. We can all see the broken bones, blood, and bruises. This type of bullying is most often chosen by men. As a therapist, it is usually pretty easy for me to ask certain questions to get the information that physical abuse is indeed happening. ...
Views: 491(1 vote) - What are the Side Effects of Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Preston FelixAll of us at one point in our lives have probably suffered from low self-esteem. We live in a world where people always judge one another and always compare themselves to others. As a result, many people end up having to deal with a very low self-esteem that can seem to affect all the aspects of ...
Views: 562 - What Things to Expect When Looking for Infertility Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayInfertility is referred to as being not able to be pregnant after trying to get pregnant for six months to a year without contraception. Many people are affected by infertility. It's really easy to be confused with the variety and level of infertility treatments which can be open to you. Just ...
Views: 259 - Benefits of Psychotherapy Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayPeople all over the world today are looking for treatments for a number of reasons. Generally, people seek help for anything they feel might not be going right. Many people will expect that psychotherapy will help them in solving the challenges they face immediately. But the fact is to enjoy the ...
Views: 259 - How to Handle Teen Anger Management At Home - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayOne of the most challenging children behavior characteristics you must know how to accurately identify is anger. How can you tell the difference between regular anger and frustration that children experience every now and then and the start of a severe anger pattern? If noticed early enough an ...
Views: 290 - Going Back To Stress Management Basics - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayWe do not have any doubt about the fact that the world is an extremely worrying place to be. This is certainly precisely why we have to implement the best possible stress management methods to keep the solutions working to our benefit. Given the state of our economy, growing costs, plus the rate ...
Views: 243 - Dealing With Anxiety Disorders - What Is Best For You? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayNo one is new to is new to stress and anxiety. You sometimes feel confused with worry and fear and just feel an anxiety attack once bad things are likely to happen. When they do, your body responds physically by increasing heart speed, hyper-activating your glands to perspire more and making ...
Views: 247 - Controlling Stress by Cultivating Top Management Tips - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayYou don't get ulcers from what you consume. You get them from what's consuming you. Stress is part of existence. There is no any other way about it, on top of it or below this. Feelings of tension can be a huge pressure. Whenever we are under pressure from a specific problem, scenario or event, ...
Views: 258 - 5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy As A Small Business Owner - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Mark Aselstine5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy As A Small Business Owner One of the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced as a small business owner is keeping up with my mental health. All too often, I can talk to 15 people in a day and every single one of them not only wants something, but also doesn’t ...
Views: 390(1 vote) - DISCOVER YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2018 from Darlene LancerCodependents often wonder what is normal. They feel insecure and wonder how others perceive them. Many tell me they don’t really know themselves. They’ve become people-pleasers, editing what they say and adapting their behavior to the feelings and needs of others. Some sacrifice ...
Views: 417(3 votes) - Stress Triggers: How to Identify Yours - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Rita SchianoEach of us has situations that can make our heart race, our blood boil — deadlines, interviews and teenagers, to name a few. Knowing what causes you stress is vital and powerful information and the beginning steps toward living a healthier, stress-reduced life. Stress is the body’s reaction ...
Views: 353 - Use Creative Tips to Enhance Creativity in Child - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Komal NandwanaIn current time, competition among people is too high. At this time, creativity is the most essential skill to win the competition. Childhood is the best time to sow the seeds of creativity. A child’s mind is similar to a blank canvas. Creativity can be easily taught to children because at ...
Views: 319 - Bare Necessities: How Minimalism Helps With Stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Catherine PalmerThis weekend, I went to a so-called floatation spa and spent ninety minutes in an isolation tank. It was a completely new and meditative experience, floating in salt water in complete darkness and silence, with nothing but the sound of my slowed-down heartbeat. Afterwards, feeling relaxed and ...
Views: 350 - How to Find a Therapist - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Sheryl PaulOn a daily basis, my assistant and I receive the following email: “Can you recommend a therapist in my area who is familiar with your work?” Sadly, I don’t have a database of like-minded therapists, and, even more sadly, I know that many therapists fall into the “doubt means don’t” mindset ...
Views: 412 - Life's Hardest Lesson - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from William CottringerLIFE”S HARDEST LESSON By Bill Cottringer. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.” ~Rick Warren. A doctor and her patient were having a defining-moment discussion about life’s hardest lesson. “So tell me what it is, said the impatient patient to ...
Views: 804 - Guilt and Regret - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Sheryl PaulLet’s imagine that there are invisible tracks streaming like ribbons in the ether of psyche. Some of these tracks resonate at a higher vibration and some move at a lower vibration. The tracks of higher vibration carry the feelings that emanate from the source of ourselves: sadness, joy, ...
Views: 484 - Codependency - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownA No Nonsense approach to Making Decisions. A Self Help Guide to having Backbone and Integrity in all your choices, short term and long term. Is this decision going to be good for Me? To help Me be successful? How do I make the right choices? What are the effects and the outcomes. Ask ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Forgiveness - What If You Have To Forgive Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarSometimes it is easier to forgive the actions of another person than your own transgression or mistake. Your life may have changed because of you doing something or not doing something: If only I had not been so …. It’s all my fault. They’ll never forgive me. I can never forgive myself. You may ...
Views: 547 - The influence of close friendships on people's mental state - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Alaine GordonHere’s a scary statistic for you. Loneliness is more likely to kill you than obesity. This has been concluded by one of the biggest meta study – or study of studies – ever done into the subject. And yet, for the longest time many of us didn’t pay enough attention to our friends and loved ones. ...
Views: 684 - College bullying: a temporary issue or severe illness of the young society? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Amanda Sparks“It will get better.” This is the common statement to victims of bullying, often made by celebrities – celebrities who were once bullied themselves. And there is also this common belief that once a victim leaves high school and moves onto college, it’s over. It’s Not Over Not so fast. ...
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