Sometimes we get lost on our path through life or even feel stuck. In those times, personal reflection and taking some time ask yourself the tough questions are what you need. This simple exercise only takes one hour and can help you refocus on where you want to go.
Bestselling author Greg McKeown recently discussed a conversation he had with a close friend on his LinkedIn blog. McKeown's friend had been diagnosed with cancer of the kidney, and though he was in the clear for now, it was an enlightening experience. McKeown gathered the questions his friend asked himself while facing death and turned it into an exercise anyone can do: Continue reading. Originally posted on Lifehacker.
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When worry crosses into an anxiety disorder
Some people are just natural worriers. Worry is their default setting for life. Some people’s worry comes in the neon colors of hysteria. They’re called high-strung, tense, edgy. They’re called frantic, overwrought, nervous. Others appear to wear the duller tones of their worry as comfortable as another person might a favorite sweater. They’re called pessimists, worrywarts, moody. They’re called critical, sometimes thoughtful, but always negative. Still others hide their fear, pushing it so far into the background of their lives that it’s difficult to recognize. They’re called depressed, resigned, or apathetic. So many people worry about so many things in so many ways. When is it just someone’spersonality? When is a fear justified? When is anxiety way out of proportion? Is it just you? Just how prevalent is worry? According to the National Institutes of Health, almost forty million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder isn’t a temporary concern over a stressful situation, like meeting your future in-laws for the first time or making a presentation at work. Anxiety disorders show themselves by a couple of characteristics: they don’t go away, and, left untreated, they get progressively worse. Continue reading. Originally posted on Psychology Today. “What you think of yourself is much more important than what people think of you.” ~Seneca
I can still remember it like it happened yesterday. There I was. Ten years old. It was my first day back at school. I walked past the enormous church that marked the entrance of the school compound. I passed under this huge tree as it towered over me. I was in a crowd of other screaming school kids. They laughed and cackled loudly. Me? I just felt overwhelmed. See, I was always an anxious kid. Scared. Worried that I hadn’t done my homework properly. Terrified I’d be punished. That was the world I lived in. For many years, my fears tainted my vision like prison bars that impose a life sentence on inmates who have long forgotten the bars even exist. Continue reading. Originally posted on Tiny Buddha. In today’s society, it seems that negative stories and moods are prevalent, even expected. Naturally, there are ones that are deserving of a negative response such as disturbing world and local events as well as challenging personal situations that may arise.
However, there are times when society tends to seek out negativity on an ongoing basis, deriving a kind of twisted pleasure in others’ setbacks while eagerly anticipating the drama that will unfold on both the workplace and entertainment industry front. Sarcasm, inside jokes, rudeness, gossip, constant complaints and mind games are the norm for many who choose to live wrapped up in such a world. While the dark attitude is often laughed at and at times even glorified or dismissed by the masses, it can have detrimental effects on health. Regular foul moods and choosing to remain in negative surroundings can lead to inflammation, diabetes complications and heart problems. Jair Soares, MD, PhD, at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston explains that regular stress can lead to systemic inflammation and put people at an increased risk for cardiovascular problems. Continue reading. Originally posted on Natural News Blogs. “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when adults are afraid of the light.” ~Adapted from Plato
I was digging in my half-empty refrigerator one day, searching for leftovers, when my phone rang. I glared at it wondering who the hell had the nerve to interrupt my hunt for sustenance. I grabbed the phone with pure agitation and put it to my ear. On the other end of the line I heard a faint voice mutter the three most unforgettable words I had ever heard: “Dad is gone.” The faint voice belonged to my step-mom Rose. She told me that dad was headed for surgery that morning when he had a massive heart attack. She said that he sprang up in bed and reached out to her with his eyes stretched open in terror. And that was it. He was gone. Continue reading. Originally posted on Tiny Buddha. In life, we all have the same hierarchical needs : love, food, shelter, water, companionship, and a chance for self-realization and fulfillment. At the end of the day though, most people live on auto-pilot, thinking they have no control, and only experience what they need for basic survival, such as food, water and shelter.
But what about the dreams, passions, love, and companionship? Those aspects of life make us actually feel alive. They give us a reason to wake up each morning and live life with intention, direction, and drive to accomplish something bigger than ourselves. If tomorrow turned out to be your last day here on Earth, wouldn’t you want to look back and say you lived life to the fullest? If you want to fill your life with happiness, abundance and freedom now, these tips can help you create that life you have always dreamed of and leave behind the habit of merely existing.Continue reading. Originally posted on Power of Positivity. Have you ever wished that you had more self-confidence or higher self-esteem?
As a highly sensitive person, I entered my teenage years suffering from low self-esteem and the perceived short comings of myself and my body. Growing up, this low self-esteem deeply affected my confidence and beliefs about myself. After years of struggling with how I feel about myself, I've come to understand that it really is our birth right to feel good about ourselves even when life seems challenging and painful. It hasn't been easy, but I routinely use these four tips to not only transform myself physically, but also to transform my pain and problems into knowledge and deeper understanding of my sensitive nature. Continue reading. Originally posted on Mind Body Green. Looking for more joy? These studies have identified simple ways to brighten your day.
Tons of money is spent each year on research, but much of it never sees the light of day outside the academic community. Here is a list of 6 recent studies all focused on giving you a simple way to get happier. With all this data, at the very least, you can feel upbeat that all these smart people are working hard to perk up your mood. 1. Walk like you're happy. A recent study in the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry determined that if you walk like a happy person you will feel like a happy person. By contrast if you walk with your head down and a cloud over your head, your mood will reflect that same gloominess. If you are unclear how to walk happy you may want to check in with the ministry of silly walks. Continue reading. Originally posted on Inc.com. The impact of 'burning the midnight oil' is more far-reaching than you think.
Building a business is exhausting. Indeed, for many entrepreneurs, sleepless nights are a regular occurrence. With an ever-growing list of responsibilities, a nagging sense of urgency at work may forbid you from ever laying your head down for a proper rest. To burn the midnight oil may seem like a good idea--a few extra hours of work must certainly increase marginal output, right? Wrong. That said, the negative consequences of sleep deprivation far outweigh any extra productivity you think you gain from staying awake a while longer to complete "one last task." Continue reading. Originally posted on Inc.com. Our self-perceptions are often instilled in us before we have a say in them. Learning to change how we see ourselves helps us find our hidden strengths, or improve weaknesses we didn't know we had, to get along better in life.
Accurate self-perception is a necessary component of self-improvement. If you don't know where your strengths or weaknesses lie, you don't know what areas you need to work on. Or how to leverage your assets! Self-perception is simply being aware of who you are, what you're like, and what you're capable of. Your self-perception goes beyond positive self-esteem, though. It may involve acknowledging your shortcomings ("I suck at playing the violin, and that's okay"), adjusting how you view your skills, ("This skill I thought was boring is actually useful and neat!"), or recognising your problem areas ("I'm not as hard working as I like to think"). Continue reading. Originally posted on Lifehacker. |
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