Posts Tagged ‘Anxiety’
How to Gain Laser Focus in a World Full of Distractions
Our ability to focus has been reduced dramatically. We’ve never had more distractions to deal with. And as disheartening as it sounds, many of the distractions we face were engineered to be as distracting as possible. Our brains quickly become addicted to these distractions and our ability to focus on important work suffers. Learning…
Read MoreStaying Positive When You’re Surrounded by Negative People
You probably know more than your fair share of negative people! Since they’re everywhere, it’s important to know how to coexist with them. Negative people can have an impact on your attitude and your day. But, that doesn’t have to be the case. There are ways to mitigate the effect that negative people have…
Read MoreAn Effective Action Plan for When You Feel Overwhelmed
You probably can’t find anyone over the age of 10 that hasn’t felt overwhelmed at some point. It takes more to overwhelm some people than others, but the feeling and the impact are the same. It can be very challenging to focus on solutions and take the necessary steps to resolve the situation. However,…
Read MoreBecome a Scientist of Life and Discover What Works for You
A good scientist wants to know the truth. They aren’t concerned with their ego. You can be a scientist of life. It’s your job to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Fortunately, there are books available on nearly every subject written by experts. However, these just provide a starting point. It’s up to…
Read MoreDeveloping More Compassion for Yourself
Recent psychological studies are confirming the wisdom that has long been taught in Buddhism and other traditions, that developing more compassion for yourself will make you happier and more successful at reaching your goals. Whatever your spiritual beliefs, these are some of the benefits of self-compassion and methods for attaining them. Benefits of…
Read MoreStop Negative Self-Talk Before It Utters Another Word
As humans, we’re sometimes very hard on ourselves. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our beliefs can sometimes be very damaging to our self-esteem. Unfortunately, these negative talking points in our head sometimes keep us stuck in a rut. A great psychologist, Albert Ellis, had many tokens of wisdom to pass around. One…
Read More6 Ways to Raise Your Confidence in Social Situations
One of the keys to making a good impression, getting a great job, and enjoying life is social confidence. Unless you’re going to lock yourself in a cabin in the woods, it’s important to be able to interact confidently with others. You may not have been born with the gift of gab, but that…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Feel Lost
If you’ve ever felt lost, you’re shooting par for the course as a human being. Everyone faces this challenge sooner or later. Feeling lost is a sign that you believe your life is on the wrong track. You feel like your life lacks meaning and that your future is uncompelling. This is a great time…
Read MoreCreate Your Own Life Philosophy and Live it
Maybe you’ve been living the Australian dream. You have an attractive spouse, a nice house and car, two kids, and a membership at the country club, yet you’re strangely dissatisfied. Maybe the Australian dream isn’t your dream. How can one version of how to live life appeal to everyone? You’re an individual, right? It’s…
Read More6 Tricks to Stop Anxious Thoughts In Their Tracks
Do you have racing thoughts and anxiety? It’s hard to focus on anything else when anxiety takes control of your mind. You’re filled with worries and uncertainties. You can’t calm down or rest. Fortunately, there are ways to control anxious thoughts, and it just takes practice to master the techniques. Try these tips…
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