Fear, pain, and stress are almost synonymous. They are all resistance to what reality is right now. They are all ways for us to interpret the experience we are having in that moment as something that should not be. They are all defensive modes of being that are actually there to protect us. Think about it yourself. Don't take my word for it.

Think about you own experience of fear. What is it really? What does it come from? What is the relationship with pain? What is the...

The daily grind can really get to you if you don’t take the time to sit back and relax every once in a while. Spending 40-plus hours of your day locked inside of a work cubicle can really take its toll, so you really need to make sure that you have plenty of time for some quality rest and relaxation when you get home. Follow my tips for the best ways to relax after a bad day at work below.

1. Meet some friends for a drink. Sometimes a stiff drink is the best way for you to...

Who is the one person who always raises your blood pressure, causes you to mumble to yourself and always darkens your otherwise beautiful day like a shadow across the sun?

WRITE the name of that person on a scrap of paper. No, it isn’t enough to simply THINK the name. It’s time to bring that person out from the shadows where they lurk at the back of your head into the bright light of day. Write down the name!

Next: Write a one-word description of that person....

Stress is a serious problem with millions of people suffering with it to some degree. Whether you are experiencing severe stress or just mild stress, then you need to take action now to stop the stress from having a detrimental effect on your life.

Excessive stress damages your immune system, contributes to heart problems, reduces your enjoyment of life and harms your relationships. There is only one person who can stop the stress in your life, and that is you.

A good method...

There is just a thin line between your performance and stress. Same task or situation can be viewed as stress or opportunity for learning. The following strategiesyou need to checkto improve your learning and performance. ABCDEF  strategies are follows
1. Avoidance
If you feel incompetent you probably seek to escape from it. Avoidance will prevent you from learning new skills. Learning require active effort, it is natural we feel incompetent before mastering any task or...

People are afraid of changes especially those which affect their existence in a negative way. Wherever we live we create a comfort zone for ourselves. It could be the room in the house where we live in and feel cozy and comforted every time we go there. Or it could be cubicle in the office we have got used to. We get accustomed to some particular routine or things and highly detest the change that might occur.

For some individuals this fear of change starts occupying major share...

Be Happy as You Want to Be. Living a life of Happiness, Faith, Family, Fun and on Purpose is a goal that we all should strive to accomplish.

The Bible says the following:

But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Psalms 33:11-12 (NIV)

Almost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby...

At about 10 o'clock in the morning the phone rang on the CEO's desk. His sister announced her promotion as Chief Corporate Counsel of another firm. Her brother complimented her reluctantly. They shared a few comments, and then she said, "I want to call Mom and Dad." Her brother stared out the window after the conversation thinking how he could get one-up on his sister. Years later he told a conference how his zero-sum views kept him from sharing his sister's...

Take a Quiz and Find out What Kind You Are

The truth is, your pleasing behaviors are affecting your self-esteem and self-confidence.The truth is this: nothing and no one can give you self-esteem and acceptance-only yourself. Real self-confidence and self-esteem always comes from within. It's a gift you give yourself.

Answering the following questions may give in insights into your behaviors. Answer with the first thing that jumps into your mind. If you change it you are...

John had recently lost his brother in a road traffic accident. He was himself working as an executive and had a busy life. But he found that the more he did not want to feel sad , the more he felt stressed out. As a result he could not hold himself back. One evening on returning home from work, he cried and cried and cried. After sleeping that night, he woke up in the morning to feel much better than he had felt over previous days.

Emotions produce stress in the body and stress...