At first, the title may seem to be either too simple, or lacking the understanding of what problems can be like. However, it is so true. You simply will find it too difficult to solve problems when you are so overcome by worry, either for that particular problem, or in general. Understanding this further will require some explanation.

Think back to a time when you may have been panicked, or in a state of great concern. How did you feel? Were you able to think of any clear move to...

The ultimate purpose for meditation is to gain an inner peace which in turn will give you peace of mind. Meditation is important to you as a woman for many reasons such as having to wear the many hats we so often have to wear. From mother, wife, friend to counselor. When we take in account external stressors we have daily it makes it that much more important to start within with meditation.

Have you ever wondered how people who seem to have it all are miserable? Well the...

Whilst there are many people that simply seem to take everything in their stride, with little fear, or apprehension, there are other people, who may, on one hand, be very capable, and controlled in some situations, but find that they seem to lose their ability to 'keep it together' in other situations. These people will feel varying symptoms from mild fear to full blown states of anxiety where they feel they may die, or be unable to control their breathing, ranging to full on bouts of...

It is common for people who suffer from various forms of anxiety to feel that they may experience a loss of control of their body functions, due to their anxiety, when out and about in public. Whilst this may sound almost ridiculous to a more calm, and collected person, these fears can literally take over a person's life for whom fear and anxiety play a substantial part. I would like to point out, however, that more and more often, these are only thoughts rather than facts, where the...

All of us are conditioned by our life experiences. During our growing up years we see our parents go through a set of situations in their lives and they automatically get recorded in our mind. We all know that all children learn by using their inner senses.

Subtle as they have been, these experiences become a reference point in our subconscious mind. At around the same time in our life when we experience situations that resonate within us we start to compare them with our...

Yoga is known as a soothing, relaxing form of exercise. It employs controlled breaths and meditation techniques in order to increase mental focus. In Yoga, One's ability to focus on the present is increased, and in conjunction, so is one's ability to manage stress. Therefore, making it very helpful in controlling anxiety and depression.

In 2009, the Harvard Mental Health Letter released an article titled "Yoga for Anxiety and Depression". The article explored how yoga...

It was 0630 pm and the sun had just set on the highway. I was driving back home from work on a busy day and was keeping the care at the speed limit of 100 kmph. The audio CD program ‘Power of positive thinking' by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was being lapped up. All seemed well, except for one fact – I was asleep at the wheel.

Next thing I know, I have banged into a Nissan Sunny in front, blown off my front right tire, lost control and veered off into the concrete...

It is too difficult to maintain the happy every day, but we can smile every day .

These are a few tips for who are good at any stage of life healthy aging tips: keep physically active with regular exercise. Stay socially active with your friends and family and your community. eat healthy, balanced - diet eat food garbage in favour of the rich in fibre, low in fat and cholesterol down. don't forget to flush you: regular checking with your doctor, dentist and optometrist are even...

Anxiety can be defined as emotions which are typically negative in nature. It will often consist of fear and worry, and some organisms may even experience physical signs such as nausea or chest pains. Anxiety is a complex emotion, and is composed of a number of different elments. Some of these elements are somatic or cognitive, and the body will prepare itself to deal with an external threat. The heart rate speeds up, and the blood pressure is increased. The various muscles in the body...

It is 2:00 am, the Lundenski's house is dark and quiet. John and Sheila went to bed well before 10:00 pm.  However, if you listen closely you will hear footsteps heading toward the kitchen. The refrigerator door opens and the light casts shadows upon the counter tops. Sheila is getting a midnight snack. She pulls out the leftovers, spaghetti and meatballs; she warms it up in the microwave and eats it standing up.

When Sheila is finished, she washes the dishes and puts them...