Self Development

Social Phobia and Anxiety

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) or social phobia is characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in typical social situations. Although a fear of being embarrassed in public is normal, people with social phobia experience this as part of daily life. Many people with social phobia are simply labeled shy, but the disorder goes beyond shyness. Social anxiety disorder is an overwhelming and paralyzing fear of interacting with, or sometimes just being in front of, other people. Those affected feel like they are constantly being watched and judged, and live in fear of doing something that will make them look bad or embarrass them. While we all worry about these things at times, for those with social anxiety, the fear is constant... Continue reading →

Posted in Personality and Self | Tagged anxiety, anxiety attack, anxiety symptoms, health, panic attack, panic attacks, phobia, self consciousness, shyness, social anxiety, social phobia | 6 Comments

We Create Our Own Reality

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It’s really no secret that we create our own reality with out thoughts. Everything that we are or have is with us because we’ve wanted it. Whether it’s conscious or not, we bring things, people, and experiences to our lives with our way of thinking. Much like the verses in the bible that say ask… Continue reading →

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Do virtual friends help our health, too?

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When this New York Times story popped up on my screen yesterday, I was immediately drawn in. The article, a compilation of studies and scientific opinion on how friendships fuel our well-being in marked and sometimes tangible ways, falls right into my own area of interest. I’ve researched, written, and read with great interest for… Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship | Tagged cancer, catherine connors, disease, friendships, health, her bad mother, maddie spohr, new york times, psychology, research, studies, the spohrs are multiplying, well being, wellness | 3 Comments

Beyond Positive Thinking: A No-Nonsense Formula for Getting the Results You Want

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A common-sense approach to achieving success in one’s life offers workable, step-by-step methods and positive visualization techniques to help readers personalize goals, trust creativity, transcend old beliefs and limitations, and transform positive thinking into positive action. . . Read More

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5 Ways To Attract More Abundance By Being Grateful…

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Being grateful on a daily basis for just one week is clinically proven to have had benefits lasting for six months or more by studies by clinical psychologists in the academic field of positive psychology. Spiritual masters have known and advocated gratitude for literally millenia. Personal development gurus also state that gratitude is a practice… Continue reading →

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Everyday Positive Thinking

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Each day, randomly open this book to a couple of positive thoughts, and you’ll find that your outlook becomes a whole lot brighter!This is a wonderful compilation of quotes and affirmations from some esteemed Hay House authors. . . . Read More

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Lying To Yourself… And Loving It

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Thinking positive can be a lot like lying to yourself. You tell yourself things that are not true in order to change your state of mind. Friends who tell you to think positive are sabotaging you without even knowing it.

Negative and limiting emotions are the playground for imbalance, unsure ness, worry and anxiety.… Continue reading →

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Positive Thinking Hypnosis

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Increase your positivity with this free positive thinking hypnosis video recorded by Jon Rhodes DHyp. This session will quieten any negative thoughts that may be in your mind and replace them with positive thoughts and feelings. For best results and maximum positivity use this positive thinking hypnosis video once a day for a month. Free… Continue reading →

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5 Behaviors of Manipulative People

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Many of us like to think the best of people. We like to think that they shoot straight and are forthright in their intentions. We also like to believe that they will ask for what they want and not resort to crazy tactics to get it. Unfortunately, however, there are times when we come across… Continue reading →

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