Cognitive therapy has gained massive acceptance among mental health professionals as well as the public. As a matter of fact, cognitive therapy has become one of the most practiced and researched forms of psychotherapy in the entire universe. There are a number of reasons that explain this growing interest. One of them stems from the fact that cognitive therapy consists of basic down-to-earth...
There is written rule that some people will succeed no matter how little they try and that others will fail irrespective of how hard they try. The truth is we all live in an existential framework where we are presented with opportunities to pursue our purpose. Despite the odds that are stacked against a considerable portion of humanity, a few people have successfully attained their goals. One...
The uneasiness and creeping fear that accompanies anxiety can create a feeling of being trapped in a situation where you cannot unhook yourself. This uneasiness further progresses and combines with panic disorder along the way to finally cripple you emotionally, mentally and physically. Recent surveys have indicated that between 14 and 18 percent of Europeans and Americans are affected by panic...
Life is a continuous learning process. The experiences you go through are opportunities leading to a better understanding of the things that will ultimately shape your decision-making skills and your destiny. The experiences you encounter in the journey of life are normally stored in a magnetic field surrounding you, just like a computer program. This is your aura. As you walk around and...
Emotional intelligence is an interesting subject because it teaches and trains us to better relate with other people. With the pace at which the world is fast becoming a global village, it is essential that you learn how to listen and interpret information coming to you from others. This will in turn help you in structuring your response. While many people confuse emotional intelligence and...
Almost everyone can admit that at one time or the other, they have been tricked or pushed into something because of naivety or the power of influence. For whichever motive, we have been an easy target for the pitches of fundraisers, peddlers and operators of one type or the other. While some of these people have good motives, a few of them may have dishonorable intensions. Whenever you find...
Positive Attitude - Key to Success - You can't live a Positive Life with a Negative Mind Positive mental attitude is a concept that has been developed in many areas of life as a key to success. In 1937, Napoleon Hill introduced the importance of positive thinking in his book, "Think and Grow Rich". Later on, other scholars such as W. Clement Stone found positive mental attitude as a very...