Today we’re going to look at ideas on how to manage emotions in your relationships so that they are more effective in marriage, in the extended family, in your religious community, or at work. Some people, when dealing with conflicts, may unleash words and feelings, have attitudes that hurt and make everything worse. While others may repress their emotions, not say or do what might have been important to say or do, and act to resolve the conflict. Learn 4 essential techniques that will help you to resolve conflicts without stressing you out or straining your relationships.
Mental Health
How to Face the Truth about Your Flaws
Why are we often blinded by our own shortcomings? The reason is this: We become what causes us the least pain. But how can we understand the fact that authoritarian, abusive people become what causes them the least pain? Find out in this article why we develop a blind spot for our own flaws and how we can deal with a difficult person that cannot see any need for change.
Making Time for the Important Things in Life
How many times have you caught yourself saying that there isn’t enough time in the day? Is this really the truth? There are many books on the subject of how to be highly successful as well as how to achieve a balanced life. If you’re like most people, you probably think these notions are for other people, who are super extraordinary, and you feel that you don’t fall into the mix. Today, the demands of work, career, education, family, and homeownership seem to take priority over enjoyment. Find out how you can put your priorities at the right place and gain more balance in your life.
Help to Combat the Rise of Suicide
The incidence of suicide has increased. The act of killing oneself has to do mainly with depression, but also with other types of mental distress. The incidence of depression has grown worldwide. Unfortunately, from 2005 to 2015, the presence of this mood disorder, depression, increased by 18.4%. 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression, and around 800,000 people die by suicide each year, with suicide being the second leading cause of death during the second and third decades of life. Let us talk about suicide, what is causing it, and how to help somebody who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.
What About Yoga for Stress Control?
There is hardly any book or program that teaches stress management and does not mention anything about Yoga and some form of Eastern Meditation. Yoga is praised for its relaxing properties and sought for stress relief, as well as touted for its benefits of improved flexibility, better mood and heightened mind-body awareness. There are thousands of yoga teachers all around the world, teaching all forms of nuances and styles of yoga, and even big corporations are offering yoga classes in order to provide stress relieving techniques for their employees. Find out in this article some important facts about Yoga, before you decide whether you want to make it part of your daily routine.
The Transforming Power of Forgiveness – Corrie ten Boom
The story of Corrie ten Boom is of a person who left a positive mark in history through her story of suffering and forgiveness. Learn the impact that true forgiveness can have on your life!
Finding Peace In Your Crazy-Busy World
We live in a topsy-turvy, fast-paced world. It’s easy in the rush of crammed, hectic schedules to neglect life’s most important priorities. Our lives can easily become so busy…but oh, so barren. God has a special four-part “peace plan” to guide, strengthen, and inspire you with hope and energy. Let’s explore these vital elements of stress protection, physical and mental health, and spiritual vitality.
Boderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a serious personality disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, extreme thinking and chaotic relationships. Those suffering from this mental disorder have various psychiatric symptoms, such as unstable and reactive moods, identity problems, feelings of irreality and depersonalization. There is a tendency towards impulsive and, especially, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, blackmail, suicidal behavior, and chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom. Find out what causes this disorder, what are the symptoms and how to overcome it for good.
Are You Stuck in the Clutter Trap?
You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting relatives started you on a pathway to accumulation. By the time you were a year old, you had mounds of functional clothing, twenty outfits suitable for dress-up, too many stuffed animals to fit in your bed, custom-sized furniture, a silver spoon, and a plastic Winnie-the-Pooh bowl. You had not even become a toddler yet, and you had already embarked on the road to the clutter trap. Find out why it is important to take care of your clutter before it gets out of control.
St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Prozac?
Every year, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, about 11 million Americans suffer mild cases of depression and another 10 million suffer mild to severe depression. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has received increasing attention as a safe product that provides some natural relief from depression. Find out what this herb can do for you.
Binge Eating, Anorexia and Bulimia
Today we are going to talk about eating disorders and you might think, “‘But I have nothing to do with it, I don’t suffer from that”. If you do not have this problem, take the opportunity to learn about it and help someone who does. Not much is being said about eating disorders. Learn more about the causes of eating disorders and what can be done about them.
Make Driving a Less Stressful Experience
A recent Time Magazine story reported that Americans spend an average of 204 hours a year commuting, and for most workers, that means driving their car. Find out how you can use some proven strategies to reduce stress, even while driving in a tense rush hour traffic.