Daily Archives: July 24, 2016

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Key Skills for Raising Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Key Skills for Raising Emotional Intelligence Many of us find it increasingly difficult to connect in the modern world, both with ourselves and others. An important factor in our ability to successfully connect is emotional intelligence. When … Continue reading

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Stress Management

Stress Management How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with Stress You may feel there’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your work and family responsibilities … Continue reading

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How to Stop Worrying

How to Stop Worrying Self-Help Strategies for Relief from Anxieties, Worries, and Fears Worrying can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if you’re preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes … Continue reading

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Stress relief in the moment

Stress Relief in the Moment Using Your Senses to Quickly Change Your Response to Stress Ever wish a stress superhero could save you from traffic jams, chaotic meetings, or a toddler’s tantrums? Well, you can be your own stress-busting superhero. … Continue reading

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Benefits of Mindfulness Practices for Improving Emotional and Physical Well-Being

Benefits of Mindfulness Practices for Improving Emotional and Physical Well-Being Key Points Practicing mindfulness improves both mental and physical health. Mindfulness involves both concentration (a form of meditation) and acceptance. Deliberately pay attention to thoughts and sensations without judgment. It … Continue reading

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Symptoms, Self-Help, and Treatment for Obsessions and Compulsions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Symptoms, Self-Help, and Treatment for Obsessions and Compulsions It’s normal, on occasion, to go back and double-check that the iron is unplugged or your car is locked. But if you suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts … Continue reading

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ADD / ADHD Medications Are ADHD Drugs Right for You or Your Child?

ADD / ADHD Medications Are ADHD Drugs Right for You or Your Child? Medication can help reduce symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity in children and adults with ADD/ADHD. However, medications come with side effects and risks—and are not the … Continue reading

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Treatment for Adult ADD / ADHD A Guide to Finding Treatments That Work

Treatment for Adult ADD / ADHD A Guide to Finding Treatments That Work Are you an adult struggling with ADD/ADHD? There are many safe, effective treatments that can help—and treatment doesn’t necessarily mean pills or doctors’ offices. Any action you … Continue reading

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Adult ADD / ADHD Signs, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment

Adult ADD / ADHD Signs, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment Life can be a balancing act for any adult, but if you find yourself constantly late, disorganized, forgetful, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities, you may have ADD/ADHD. Attention deficit disorder affects … Continue reading

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Meditation is not what you think

MEDITATION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK By Edward C. Abdill “Meditation is the inexpressible longing of the Inner Self for the Infinite.” In those words, H. P. Blavatsky states the essence of meditation. Yet, there are numerous other practices called … Continue reading

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