- How To Deal With Difficult People Part 3 - The Passive Aggressive
Thirty-three year old Roberto had promised his wife Tina that he would be home after work in time for her to attend her weekly "women's group" at her church. Having only one automobile, Tina was completely at the mercy of Roberto's promise. You guessed it! Roberto did not show up until 8:45 PM-way too late for Tina to attend her meeting. Rather
- When Someone You Know Has To Deal With Depression, Anxiety And Fear
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
- Discover The Hidden Superpower Of Your Mind
The mind is an infinite wonder. It has the fantastic ability to transmute your desires into their physical counterparts. You can do anything that your mind can conceive, as long as you have the belief and will power to back it up. Take the case of cancer patients who were given placebo pills. These are just plain pills that have no healing
- The Hidden Meaning in Their Summer Vacation
"The Hidden Meaning in Their Summer Vacation,"
by Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach
Everyone's big on emotional intelligence now, because we've
learned the hard way that a person's people skills can make
or break them in the workplace. If the person is highly
exceptional in their field, it can be a close call, but all
things being equal,
- Star Wars And Psychology: Embracing The Dark Side
A few evenings ago, some friends and I decided to watch the latest Star Wars film, Return of the Sith. This film got me thinking about a concept that is key to much of the hypnotherapy that I do, and is an excellent example of how not to lead one?s life. Much of what makes the Star Wars story so alluring is the puzzling change that occurs in
- How to Experience a Lucid Dream
Lucid dreaming means dreaming while you know that you are dreaming. The term was coined by Frederik van Eeden who used the word "lucid" in the sense of mental clarity. With practice nearly anyone can experience lucid dreams.
Lucidity is not the same as dream control. It is possible to be lucid and have little control over the dream. However,
- The Idea of Procedural Memory in “Memento”
In the beginning of the movie “Memento”, the main character, Leonard Shelby, wakes up in a hotel room not understanding for what purpose and where he is. Leonard developed the amnesia resulting from brain damage. In the movie, Leonard keeps in mind all previous events up to the moment when he was hurt. Fascinatingly, he also remembers his
- Compulsive Gambler: How To Detect One?
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
- Birthing Your Dream
Birthing Your Dream
Copyright 2005 So-lu'shunz Management Services
Are you ready to birth a dream and not sure about the
process, wondering if you are stepping out too far this
time? Will God bless your dream, or is it His dream you're
nurturing? Consider a pregnant woman. We've all had
opportunity to observe the process, if not actually
- How To Deal With A Gambling Problem
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
- How To Get Rid Of Memory Obstacles
Let?s say you have a passion for salads in different varieties. Because of this, you developed the skill of preparing them by yourself. So every time you crave for salad, you check the ingredients you have at home. You commit to memory the ingredients you need to buy; but while doing this, your partner asks you to buy a thing or two since
- Stopping Fear from Ruining Your Life
Stopping Fear from Ruining Your Life
The use of hypnotic states can be extremely helpful in combating the stress associated with fears and phobias. It is a natural and effective means of achieving a profound state of mental and physical relaxations. It eliminates stress and anxiety and allows the body and mind to heal themselves.
Being
- Getting Help For Your Fear, Bipolar, And Anxiety Problems
It is not easy to deal with your fears, bipolar, 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
- How To Find Good Counseling
Counseling is a profession that aims to help people. It is one that the practitioner enters into knowing that they get the most out of making the lives of those they work with better. And in order to find the type of counseling that works best for you, it is critical that you understand this - the counseling professional you choose is there to
- Kill Your Depression - Five 5 Super Effective Tips
Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It could render life-long consequences that could ruin your self-esteem, health, and well-being.
- A Guide to Dream Interpretation
Most of us dream. But only a very small percentage of us understands that dreams hold much importance and opportunity for our self growth, improvement and self discovery. But many mystics of both Eastern and Western origins are aware of the fact that dreams hold a wealth of untapped knowledge. Because of its inherently vague nature, dreams and the
- Gambling Addiction: How To Get Rid Of It
There are many vices lurking in the society today. One of which is gambling. What?s even worse is the fact that people who are so hooked up with gambling have the tendency to get addicted to it. Addiction is a serious social issue that society is still trying to muster. With gambling addiction, gamblers just don?t lose money but life and family
- WHY NOT "WHY?"
WHY NOT "WHY?"
By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D
Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming
Self-defeating Behavior"
[Teaser: Whenever you ask, "Why?" you probably don't really want the
answer. Here's what "why" really means.]
Word count: 602
When things don't turn out as expected or desired we often ask, "Why?"
- Giving Up In Dealing With Your Fears Is Not An Option
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
- School Shootings Aren't Caused By The Type Of Student That The Media Tells You About
Teachers, principals and counselors: As most of you are aware, some of the recent school shootings were apparently committed by students who were not known for their acting- out behaviors, but instead for their relatively quiet withdrawal and depression. We have gotten quite a few calls asking for explanations. Youth professionals are often more
- The Far Realms of Computers and Self Improvement
Imagine a future in which your personal computer becomes a doorway into a world of enhanced intelligence and creativity, emotional stability and previously unrealized personal success. In this world, the computer has become more than just a word processor or a web browser; it has become both an instantaneous communication tool for contacting
- Autism: A Brief Overview
Autism has affected more than 1.5 children in the USA. It is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure. What is Autism? Autism is a disorder caused in children during the first three years of their life. Autism is essentially a brain disorder. It affects the normal functioning of the brain. Autism is characterized by a disability in a
- The Beginners Guide To Affirmations!
Imagine what would happen if you approached someone and insulted them. ?I hate you! You're ugly! No one likes you! You're a really miserable person!? Well, apart from receiving a slap on the face or punch on the nose, you're also quite likely to hurt their feelings. What about saying something positive? Perhaps something like this: ?You are
- Feelings and Emotions Part 1
Feelings and Emotions
If we want to understand and deal creatively with our feelings and emotions and get in touch with the inner resouces they offer us, we need first to be clear as to what feelings and emotions really are.
Feelings
Feelings and emotions are not the same to me. Feelings are FELT. My whole body experiences them. They are
- Your Hidden Da Vinci Code
I can't tell you the straight out truth about yourself. You
have to ask for it, you have to want it, more than a
drowning man wants his next breath of air. The reason is
that we think we already know the truth, we just don't like
it. If you don't like the truth, you don't know it. The
truth sets us free from dislike. There is nothing to
- Nature VS Nurture Theories of Personality in 21st Century
Nature vs Nurture theories have wasted a lot of energy of human beings. Plato is considered first to realize that you are made of not only flesh but also an intellectual soul.
The issue may be much older...
In Greek Mythology, when gods created man, they endowed him with divinity. However, the man started challenging them. They feared his
- How To Recognize Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a devastating disease that effects millions of people every year. Recognizing alcoholism in yourself or someone else can be difficult. Alcoholism is defined as a disease that allows a persons use of alcohol to interfere with their life and the basic functioning of their daily tasks, needs and responsibilities. The clinical way of
- Feelings and Emotions Part 2 No Feelings are Negative
I do not subscribe to certain "therapeutic" beliefs which appear to believe that some feelings and emotions are negative. None of them are "negative". They are all part of you. It is of course possible to express them negatively, the psychopath again being the most extreme example. We can express our emotions in other negative ways. We can bitch
- Nature VS Nurture Theories of Personality in 21st Century
Nature vs Nurture theories have wasted a lot of energy of human beings. Plato is considered first to realize that you are made of not only flesh but also an intellectual soul. The issue may be much older... In Greek Mythology, when gods created man, they endowed him with divinity. However, the man started challenging them. They feared his
- The Difference Between Self-Confidence And Arrogance
Self-confidence is the innate quality of trusting your own abilities and instincts. Self-confident people often successful, attentive, and flexible, and can deal with most any life situation. A self-confident person realizes what his or her potential is and works to realize it. Those that are around a self-confident person are aware of his or her
