Fighting Anxiety Without Medication: 10 Tips to Help You Feel Calm

March 21, 2012

When anxiety hits you, it can be terrifying. The panic and frightening thoughts coupled with physical symptoms may lead you to believe that you’re having a heart attack or suffering from a terrible disease, when in reality, you’re perfectly healthy! Anxiety can often cause you to have an exaggerated nervous system reaction to common stressors [...]

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How to Journal for Self Improvement

March 14, 2012

Keeping a journal is a technique that can help you make improvements in your life. To some people, the ability to keep a journal comes natural, while others struggle with it. Whether you keep a consistent daily journal, an occasional journal, or simply jot notes to yourself when ideas come to you, this technique can [...]

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How to Fight Depression with Exercise

March 7, 2012

Is turning to therapy and medication the most effective solution for fighting depression? Studies are beginning to show that you can fight depression at home with a change in your activity level. It’s true! Physical activity can have a profound impact on your ability to overcome what ails you. If you’re feeling depressed, it might [...]

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Overcoming Your Fear of Speaking in Public

February 29, 2012

Public speaking is a requirement and responsibility that comes with most jobs and academic endeavors. Whether you’re employed in a position that requires you to speak in public, or you have the responsibility of presenting to a classroom or social group, eliminating your fears of being center stage will help you immensely. Mastering public speaking [...]

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Do You Have a Short Fuse? Effective Ways to Develop Patience and Tolerance

February 22, 2012

Life’s stressors and issues can surely trigger development of impatience and intolerance in anyone. Have you found that you’re becoming more impatient with those around you? Would you consider yourself as someone with a short fuse? Do you get upset over the slightest of things? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, [...]

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4 Simple Steps to Having a Great Day

February 15, 2012

It’s very easy to get caught up in the negativity of people around you, but if you can implement these four little steps, you’ll find yourself having a great day that will rub off on those around you. Try these techniques to bring you joy throughout your day: 1. Wake up with a smile on [...]

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How to Deepen your Meditation Practice

February 8, 2012

Once you begin your journey into meditation, you’ll soon discover the power that it has to reveal truth and peace in your life. In a fast paced world where everything keeps getting faster and more complicated, it’s important to deepen your practice with meditation. With regular practice you’ll find that you’ll be able to go [...]

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6 Ways to Overcome Panic

February 1, 2012

Panic is an emotion that everyone has felt at one time or another. Feeling panic is normal, but if panic is taking over your daily life, it’s time to take action to reduce it. Understanding what it is and what you can do about it can help immensely. Panic serves a clear purpose in life. [...]

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It’s a New Year and a New You – How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 25, 2012

Do you struggle to keep your New Year’s resolutions? More than likely, the excitement of starting a New Year wanes away and you find yourself back into your old routines. With proper motivation and the will to change, you can be the exception to this trend. The trick is to turn your optimism for the [...]

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Boost Your Attitude for Success

January 18, 2012

Your attitude about life is one of the most important factors for success. A bad attitude gets you nowhere, while a good one can provide you with enough motivation to succeed beyond your dreams. You may think that you already have a success-mindset, and perhaps you do. However, you can always benefit from strengthening that [...]

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