Many hours can be wasted overthinking things. This is part of having an anxious mind which never seems to shut off. Sometimes asking the right common sense questions is the only way to find peace. If you have anxiety, then you understand about overthinking. You know how negative thoughts can…
Living in fear doesn’t always mean that you’re scared of physical circumstances or people. Sometimes living in fear can be a state of mind that controls all aspects of life. I am afraid almost all of the time. Because of that small percentage of courage that I do have, it…
If I claim that I hate myself, does it mean that I truly have a dislike for my life or does it mean I’m indulging in a pity party? It’s time to stop both! The statement 'I hate myself' doesn’t usually mean you truly do. Most of the time, this…
I have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for most of my life, but it is only recently that I have realized how automatic negative thoughts nurture this anxious state of mind. Automatic negative thoughts don’t just affect those who suffer from panic and anxiety, they are typically associated with…
All of us have the habit of using negative words. But you may not know that they program your subconscious mind for failure and attract unhappiness. Using negative words is a reflex action and a way to cope with frustration. We deal with everyday hassles by expressing our stress. But…
Coping mechanisms are when the person uses certain strategies in order to overcome, get through or manage life’s problems. Many of us have experienced the loss of a loved one, a break-up which devastated us, the diagnosis in our immediate family of a terminal illness, or any kind of stressful…
Self-criticism is a like second nature, once it gets started, it's easy to do. The good news is, you can break this unhealthy habit with just a few steps. Critical aspects of our character and image become clear to us as soon as we wake up each morning. That is,…
Are you overwhelmed by negative energy? People must have offered you the clichéd solution 'move on with your life' a million times. Tired as they are, these words have truth. Living by them, however, can seem impossible. The bad news is that you will have to make them your motto…
