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Latest Articles
Are You Too Nice?
Published 18 March, 2010 | Communication Skills
Let’s face it: Lois Lane just didn’t fancy Clark Kent, did she? But why not? He was good-looking, gentle, kind, thoughtful, sensibly dressed…
Overcome the Fear of Going Crazy
Published 17 March, 2010 | Overcoming Fears
She fears she’s going crazy. He wants her to think she’s going mad so he can have her locked up in an institution. This scary plot from the 1944 film Gaslight hits a real nerve for many people. After all, who hasn’t sometimes worried they might be…well, losing it?
What’s the Difference Between Meditation and Hypnosis?
Published 16 March, 2010 | Relaxation Techniques
“What’s the difference between meditation and hypnosis?” I have been asked this question a thousand times. Both meditation and hypnosis require a certain kind of focus of mind - often (but not always) purposefully directed. I have a great deal of experience using hypnosis but less so with meditation, so the differences I cite here are my personal opinions. I welcome and encourage any meditative types to please comment if you feel I’ve missed anything.
Maximize Your Motivation, Determination, and Perseverance
Published 13 March, 2010 | Personal Productivity
As a prisoner of war in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, he held out for months, repeatedly refusing to sign documents decrying American aggression in Southeast Asia presented to him by the North Vietnamese after his crash and imprisonment. During these times, he drew inspiration from the memory of how his grandfather had been the only person in their village strong enough not to vote for Hitler during elections, despite threats of execution.
Overcome Needle Phobia
Published 10 March, 2010 | Overcoming Fears
David explained to me how he’d been traumatized at school when having inoculations. More recently, he’d tried to overcome his needle phobia by attempting to give blood. The terror had been so intense, he’d ripped out the needle and fainted.
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