•Anxiety, Fear and Worry... Oh my!
Do you have peace of mind? Many people are troubled by persistent, anxious feelings and thoughts. If this describes you, be sure to read every single word of this article.
If you scratch the surface of anxiety, and you will find fear. Your feelings are a warning sign that something is wrong. It is important to be aware of your feelings, and calmly address them.
Consider the following examples of anxiety, fear and worry from my counseling patients. (Names have been changed, of course) Dolores...
•Coping with suicide
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to talk to many desperate people who thought their problems were so monumental that they considered ending their life.
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Most of the time, personal problems can be dealt with in a healthier way. There is no need to end it all! People who feel helpless and hopeless do not always utilize the best judgement, especially when they are agitated.
If you ever find yourself in such a desperate state, get...
•Don't let anger be the boss of you!
Everyone gets angry. We lose our cool, blow off steam, hit the roof, and say things in the heat of the moment that we later regret. Anger is a strong emotion. Dealing with these strong feelings is a real challenge.
Sometimes, the way people express their anger serves no purpose. Some people hold it inside, like a smoldering flame. A wife may be angry with her husband because he stayed out all night. Now, she is not talking to him. Her silence is an expression of anger. It's her way of cutting...
•Living on automatic pilot
Most people are creatures of habit. We do things the same way, day after day. It's fine, but what if something isn't working? Then it's time to make a change. If there is an area of your life where you're not getting what you want (or the results you desire) then it's time to make a change.
If we keep doing the same things, we'll get the same results. Start fresh by getting clear about what you want. What is your heart's desire? What do you want to accomplish (or obtain?) If there was nothing...
•Never give up!
Have you ever wondered why some people are successful, while others experience failure?
It might surprise you that every successful person has a long list of failures and rejections. J.K. Rowlings was rejected by 12 publishers before Harry Potter was published. Moby Dick took years to be accepted. The Beatles were initially rejected by Decca Records, before they went on to fame.
What can we learn from these examples? It could be said that failure and rejection are the forerunners of...
•Overcoming depression, so you can feel like yourself again
If you're struggling with depression, you're not alone. We've all experienced it, at one time or another. When you feel depressed, there are emotional and physical symptoms that accompany it. We will feel fatigued, restless, irritated, struggle to concentrate and focus, and have difficulty sleeping.
Depression can stem from a traumatic event, a biochemical cause, or from personal problems. Often, depression is caused by unrest (or turmoil) in your personality or way of thinking.
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