by Ron | Jun 18, 2010 | Emotions
There are many symptoms associated with panic attacks and other anxiety disorders (shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, etc.). However, one of the scariest and more damaging is the thoughts that initiate and fuel the anxiety and/or fight or flight response....
by Ron | Jun 12, 2010 | Emotions
If you have ever experienced a panic attack, there is no doubt in your mind how debilitating this condition could be. Luckily however, there are many ways to cope and rid yourself of this anxiety disorder. One of the first steps is to understand what exactly is going...
by Ron | Jun 4, 2010 | Emotions
Looking at the current trends in anti-anxiety drug prescriptions, it would seem that stress and anxiety disorders are flourishing throughout North America. The demands of a fast paced world make it an ideal breeding ground for stress and stress related disorders. The...
by Ron | May 28, 2010 | Happiness
Most of us have asked ourselves the question “Am I happy?” The problem with this kind of closed question is that it implies that we are either happy, or we are not. There are no grey zones or happiness continuums we can set goals to. Furthermore, if you...
by Ron | May 21, 2010 | Happiness
In today’s fast paced world, it is easy to get caught up with our responsibilities and forget to take care of ourselves. With stress and depression levels consistently rising, it is important to find ways to renew our energy and build up resistance to today’s demands....
by Ron | May 15, 2010 | Miscellaneous
When our lives get a little hectic we sometimes have a tendency to drift away from people in our lives that have a positive influence on us. This isolation sometimes leaves us feeling lonely, empty and lowers our satisfaction of life. It is ironic how when we get in...
by Ron | May 7, 2010 | Happiness
There seems to be a lot of opinions on how to increase our levels of happiness these days. Where do you go to for reliable information? The field of Positive Psychology has opened the door to scientifically explore and test techniques that can bring us closer to the...
by Ron | Apr 30, 2010 | Emotions
It has been said that music is the expression of the soul. Music has the ability to make us feel and express certain emotions that words often can’t describe. Furthermore, by listening to music, we can let our emotions be guided towards a desired state. Different...
by Ron | Apr 23, 2010 | Emotions
Every day, we are faced with constant stress. This is a good thing, because without it we would have no motivation or drive to get things accomplished. Mild to moderate stress (or arousal) is needed for us to continue moving forward and strive towards inner growth and...
by Ron | Apr 16, 2010 | Emotions
In today’s world, it is easy to be overwhelmed by a kaleidoscope of fleeting thoughts. With the increasing popularity of multitasking and new technologies, its effects are being felt by increasing depression and burn out rates. Did you know that reading or writing an...
