Dealing with Anxiety and Panic Attacks

The full recovery from panic attacks is absolutely possible.

Every wondered how people experience panic attacks? This video describes how a panic attack can manifest and then develop into a panic disorder.

Today’s Generation of Women Become Empowered Globally

Today's women are empowered, even in global communities. In a wide range of industries, women are making names for themselves. Nearly gone are the days of the limited roles of women, thanks to the encouragement women are receiving and the training readily available, much of which is nurtured through the internet. And women’s empowerment is definitely making a great difference in the roles women are seeking to play in today’s global economy. It wasn’t long ago, that the roles of women in many societies and in different industries were limited purely based on gender. Nowadays, with the playing field leveled in many ways through access to technology, women play very important roles and are key contributors in most developing countries.

A Glimpse Of Yesterday’s Women

There’s no way to deny that the role of women in the world has changed a lot over the years. Women today have attained positions that, in many countries and cultures, was thought to be impossible just a few years ago.

For North American women, it’s sometimes hard for us to imagine that women in many countries, were not allowed to go to school. Jobs were limited for men, not only due to physical contraints, but because women had no access to the training for special skills needed to suit specific jobs. In many cultures, women’s expression of opinion was oppressed. Decisions were always made by men. The primary women’s role was simply to bear children and to manage the household. They were obliged to literally stay by their partner’s side and act accordingly with him. Even the richest women were not treated fairly. Men were favoured more than the women financially, too, when it comes to vesting power and inheritance. Fortunately, this has changed in many places in the world, though a few places remain where the old rules still apply.

The Standing Of Women In Our World Today

Today, around the globe, women are awakening to their power to be the best of what she can be. There are so many doctors, businesswomen, lawyers, and many other successful women in their careers today. In politics, women are actively participating. Women hold the office of the presidents, senators, congressmen, and other political leaders. In the field of entertainment, gobal women are becoming household names because of their movie hits. In the field of education, you’ll find great teachers and leaders who are women. In the field of religion, you will find plenty of women preachers. In the field of business, there are plenty of women who are on the top of the corporate ladder and every day, women start new small businesses. And, their success is astounding.

Women of today have the right to study, to pursue whatever profession they like, to work, to start and manage their own business, to express themselves freely, to get involved in social issues, to make decisions and exercise their authority, and to empower themselves for life satisfaction. And for many, that quest for life satisfaction is leading them toward roles as entrepreneurs.

Women’s as Entrepreneurs - An Edge In Business

As a women’s sense of empowerment grows, so too, does her ability to conduct business successfully. With growing confidence, greater self value, and enhanced self assuredness, women learn to manage and handle every aspect of international business.

There have been so many business grants, opportunities, training programs and assistance offered for women today. Organizations and business & life coaching partners that help women worldwide are readily accessible, with much of it available across the internet. Most of these organizations offer financial support and useful, cost effective coaching to help women ensure their success in their endeavours.

Women entrepreneurs are gaining an edge in the world of business and they surely are making tremendous contributions in their country’s development. May it be small business or enormous ones, the fact that women of developing countires are able to contribute in the world of business is already enough to prove that women today are empowered to make great changes.

“The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.” - Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, leader of Burma's democracy movement

Source - https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/today-s-generation-of-women-become-empowered-globally

Do Your Future Self a Favour via @siamKidd

Do Your Future Self a Favour via @siamKidd

Put Your Oxygen Mask On First!

Many of us run around at top speed trying to do it all a great deal of the time. There are quite a few expectations and quite a few triggers around every corner, it seems.

Our bodies, though, likely don’t know that little crises will soon pass. Our bodies just keep taking the hit. For me it is the neck area. I know I am feeling extra stress when my shoulders seem to be touching my ear lobes. Sometimes getting a full breath is a chore. And my eyes are tired from lack of good sleep. But like a lot of folks, I have always kept up the pace. Kept pushing along to get it all done.

Not a great way to show up in the world, is it?

Over the last few years, I have been focused on Self-Care. Specifically, I’ve been focused on Self-Care for caregivers, but most of us find ourselves in need of Self-Care at some point. We need it, because without it, it is nearly impossible to receive and give joy. How can an empty vessel pour out more? How can a car on “empty” make it to work, school, a family gathering (although not making it might feel like the best of Self-Care – but that’s another blog!)

Indeed, like the flight attendants tell us, we must “put on our own Oxygen Mask first.”

There are plenty of websites that can give you ideas about Self-Care. What is most important is recognizing that we are worthy and deserving of self-care, we can put ourselves first, there is time in everyday to do at least one thing to care for ourselves, and it is the best gift we can give our families.

If you have children or young ones you are close to, know that they learn best by watching you. As parents, teachers and caring adults, we spend a lot of time telling kids what to do. But in my years as a parent and as a school psychologist, I can assure you, children learn by example. In my work in schools I met a lot of parents. Even if they looked nothing like their child, I could pick them out with great certainty. Mannerisms and ways of speaking, give great clues, but it is also the mindset and habits that reveal the influence of adults on children.

So what are the young ones in your life learning about Self-Care? We fear that we might take time away from those who need us, but our children need our example. Think about times you may have heard a child say something bad about themselves like, “I’m so stupid!” It hurts to hear it! But do they hear that in how we talk about or to ourselves? If we see a child hitting themself because they are upset, we want to stop it. But do they witness us harming ourselves in some way?

Now is the time to consider giving the best gift ever to your family and friends. Show them how much you care for them by caring for yourself. And, you can also teach them about self-care, as well. Get creative – make a coupon, host a Self-Care party, arrange an activity, start a new tradition. Your family and friends will benefit as much as you do.

Essential & Quick Self-Care practices:

1. Exercise – get outside if possible. Vitamin D from the sun is critical for our systems. If you can’t get outside and you don’t have a home gym – Dance! Find a free video on your phone or laptop. 

There are plenty of quick exercise or dance videos to get your blood moving and heart racing.

2. Hydrate – drink plenty of clean water daily. Limit or eliminate caffeine. Limit or eliminate alcohol. Limit or eliminate sugary drinks. Can’t say enough about drinking good water everyday. Simple – but lots of us forget to do it.

3. Sleep – This cannot be overstated as an essential of Self-Care. Quiet, dark and cool rooms are best.

4. HUGS! – Hug your family and friends (with their permission) just for the health of it. Your body produces hormones when in contact with others. Acts of compassion and caring also produce healthy hormones. With kids – healthy hugs (again – with permission) are vital to growth.
5. Massage – if you can’t afford a great massage, this is another way to provide loving touch to a loved one, and receive one in return. Neck, shoulders, feet and hands are all great spots for a quick massage.

6. Sugar Scrubs & Moisturizing– you can buy a good body scrub or make your own. Add essential oils to enhance the experience. Scrub hands, feet, and elbows. After a scrub or bath or shower, be sure to moisturize. Our skins are our body’s largest organ! Caring for your skin can improve well-being in a variety of ways.

7. Gratitude – make a practice of gratitude. This is a wonderful practice for families. What we focus on, persists. Why not focus on what is right in the world, what works, what brings us joy?
8. Journaling - Journaling is a great way to get thoughts out of our heads. If you have trouble sleeping, try writing out your worries and anxieties before you go to bed.

9. Unplug – I love technology. I do NOT believe it is the enemy, but I know it can become an addiction, as well. Every time we play a video game, play a game on our phone or scroll through social media, we are seeking a dopamine hit to our brains. Limit your intake. Set a timer.
10. Brain food – Eat well, certainly, but also consider what you feed your brain in what you consume with your ears and eyes. As a news junkie, I have to limit how much I consume everyday and take frequent breaks. When I actively put good stuff in my head – music, audiobooks, reading, art – my stress levels go way down

Self Care Self-Assessment:

Take a deep breath, consider how you are feeling inside. Rate yourself on a scale of 0 -1 0 on how well you practice self care in general, with 0 being “not at all” to 10 being “I practice self-care daily”.

For most of us, we probably care for ourselves in fits and spurts – sometimes well, and at other times, not so much. If you could make one shift in your life to put yourself first and care for yourself on a consistent basis, what would that action be?

Often, the best way to make a change is to start small, but focus on consistency. Small changes, done consistently, over time, tend to yield lasting results.

So, ready to make a commitment? What small change can you take on this next week to better care for yourself?

“This week I will

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If you would like more information or support in making Self-Care a priority, please visit my website at www.christyyates.com.

Christy Yates

Source - https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/put-your-oxygen-mask-on-first

How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Stephen Duneier | TEDxTucson

How you define Stephen Duneier depends on how you came to know him. Some define him as an expert institutional investor, while others know him as a large scale installation artist, avid outdoorsman, professor, decision strategist, coach, business leader, mindfulness extremist, author, speaker, daredevil or Guinness world record holder. In his talk, Stephen explains that what truly defines him aren't titles, but an approach to decision making that transformed him from someone who struggled with simple tasks to a guy who is continuously achieving even his most ambitious dreams. For thirty years, he has applied cognitive science to investing, business and life. The result has been the turnaround of numerous institutional businesses, career best returns for managers who have adopted his methods, the development of a $1.25 billion dollar hedge fund and a rapidly shrinking bucket list. Mr. Duneier teaches graduate courses on Decision Analysis in UCSB’s College of Engineering. His book, AlphaBrain is due for release in early 2017 from Wiley & Sons. Through Bija Advisors, he helps business leaders improve performance by applying proven, proprietary decision-making methods to their own processes. His artwork has been featured around the world and is represented by the Sullivan Goss Gallery. As Commissioner of the League of Professional Educators, Duneier is using cognitive science to alter the landscape of American education. He is the former Head of Currency Option Trading at Bank of America and Emerging Markets at AIG International.

Jim Carrey Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS | One of the Best Motivational Speeches Ever

Jim Carrey Delivers one of the Best Motivational Speeches you will ever hear.

What is Gratitude?

"Gratitude is not only in what you do
but how you approach what you do."

There are some whose lives are filled with great blessings but still feel that they have nothing. And there are those who are truly poor, yet given even the slightest crumb will feel they are most fortunate. One may be as wealthy as a prince or princess and still feel impoverished or as poor as the poorest beggar and feel wealthy.

The feeling in the mind is not dictated by the external circumstances or environment but by the mental approach taken by the individual. When you want to be happy, to make the best of your life, it is best to take the approach of the person who feels that whatever they have, be it great or be it ever so humble is the blessing of God. It is better to feel that you are fortunate than to feel you are deprived. Either feeling might be there, be you rich or be you poor, be you overflowing with opportunities or be you lacking in direction.

The practice of gratitude can take many forms. You may begin with simple exercises such as beginning and ending each day by remembering or even writing down all the things you are grateful for. They can be large or small, from a new job you are excited about to a flower you saw blooming by the side of the road, a beautiful sunset or a person who smiled at you warmly in a store. Part of the practice of gratitude is simply beginning to notice all the good things that go on around you each and every day. Sometimes we get conditioned only to notice what is wrong with the world and our lives and we overlook what is right.

Gratitude is turning that process around. Another helpful practice is to remember all the kind deeds done toward you by others. Think of someone you know and appreciate and express your gratitude. Write him a letter or email or even better tell him in person how much you appreciate him. Notice what others do well and express your appreciation. And don’t forget your animal friends grace of the Divine that is opening another direction that will lead you where you really need to go. For the Divine looks at your heart and seeing your heart will help you go where you must go to become all that you can be. So do not be unhappy with your life; do not be sad with your existence for your future is bright and the Divine looks after you with great love and affection.

If you take the view that whatever is given to you in life is a blessing, you will find that your life is filled with blessings throughout. You will find that you have much potential within that will evolve forward as time goes on. Never be disheartened; never allow yourself to be discouraged; know that you are guided. The same force that guides the stars guides you also. That which is in the depths of your heart is what you really need to find your way home to the ocean of love. The Source will come to you and guide you, for grace surrounds you. So live in gratitude. Live in reverence for life and transform your life in joyous appreciation.

Source- https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what-is-gratitude

LIVE Webinar | All About GOALS!

Join two of Bob and Sandy's closest students as they discuss goals - and all about the strategies you need to achieve yours.

How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed

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If you feel constantly overwhelmed - like you've always got too much to do and not enough time to do it in - then you're in the same boat that I've found myself in for several months. Today, I'll walk you through the plan that I've been putting into action in order to strike a better work-life balance.

A Success Formula in 10 Easy Steps

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." —Winston Churchill

We are the consequence of our past and at the same time the cause of our future. This means that right now we are creating our future with our every thought and with our every action. Let's see how.

We all accomplish goals in our personal life, in school and on the job. So I have a question for you: "Whose goals are you accomplishing?" Are these really your goals or are they imposed upon you?

For, how do we explain that 2% of the population has 90% of the wealth in the world? This is a well-known fact. Another question comes to mind: are you among the 2%?

Set your own goals and act to accomplish them or someone else will hire you to accomplish theirs! Be the part of the 2%!

What is Your Goal?

It doesn't matter where we are coming from. The only thing that matters is where we are going. Do you know where you are going? Do you really, exactly know your way?

If you do, I encourage you to proceed! But, if you don't, I must ask you: "What is your goal?"

That is a crucial step most people don't take time to consider. Truth is, the answer is in you. Maybe your mind doesn't realize it yet. But your heart does - and you can discover the answer when you are in the Alfa state of mind, which happens during meditation, for example.

Only connecting to your inner self can lead you to your true self and help you get an honest, ego-less answer to the question: "What is my goal?" When you manage to "find it out", set is as your priority, make an action plan, decide to accomplish it and do it!

Decision Comes First.

Decision is just the first step, but actions are every step after that first one.

Do you know the story about the three frogs that are standing beside a lake and then one frog decides to jump in? How many frogs are now beside the lake? Three. For one frog decided to jump, but it never did! Don't be that frog.

The Missing Key Without Which all Else Crumbles.
You can learn verified practical techniques for bettering your own mind, or emotional development techniques, and then techniques to further your intellectual skills; you can even find management tools, problem-solving tools, etc. The Internet is full of instructors. Books about self-development are all around us. But why do many of them not work?

Because the most important thing is missing: Until it is explicitly clear exactly where we should apply these techniques and how they will help, how can we know we are on the right track and that the techniques won't just hurt us?

Why you aren't satisfied.

But first answer this: Have you set your own goals? And if you did, what are you doing to accomplish them?

If you want to be successful and satisfied, then the first thing that you must do is to set your goals. Here are 10 points to help you realize whether the goals you've set are the right for you.

Success Formula

You are the only one who knows what is best for yourself. Find it IN you. Create your own peace and find out what your desires are. Make a connection with your inner self. Transform your desires to goals. Find out what your main goal is! Set your own main goal. Create an action plan, set time limit and do it! Reach it! Live it! Excellence exists in you. Be the excellence. Sense your feelings and listen to them. Do whatever it takes to feel good. Stick to it. Act. Do it! If you fail, do it again and again. Try and try again. No one has succeeded doing something big in their first attempt.

Source:   http://www.articlebiz.com/article/1051635629-1-a-success-formula-in-10-easy-steps/

Get it before it expires- The Classics Seminar - Part 3 - Shifting Your Paradigm - Bob Proctor - @bobproctorLIVE -#TuesdayMotivation

IT ALL STARTS WITH A PARADIGM SHIFT

IT ALL STARTS WITH A PARADIGM SHIFT

The Classics Seminar - Part 2 - Shifting Your Paradigm - Bob Proctor @bobproctorLIVE

Learning to Recognize Your Ego

By: Sonia Devine

What is an ego?

Well, in case you didn't know it, we all have one. The ego is the logical rational part of your mind that allows you to separate yourself from other people. You use it each and every day to weigh up situations, people and circumstances in the process of making rational decisions. When I say "I am Sonia Devine", I am identifying with this part... MY ego.

Sometimes the Ego is associated with an inflated sense of pride or arrogance. As an example, when we talk about a person who is behaving arrogantly, people often say this person has a "huge Ego".

But it's a lot more than that. It has a definite purpose. It is responsible for organizing the different elements of the Self to create some wholeness and integration. All of us require this to function effectively as human beings.

So how does this fit in with your self esteem? When we focus too much on this part, we begin to become separated from the rest of humanity, and outside forces have more control over us.

For example, does the quality of your self image rely on any of the following?

• How much money you have
• What you do for a living
• Who you know
• How you look
• Where you live
• What kind of car you drive

If you are defined by what you do for a living, then your self esteem is at the mercy of this factor. So if you lose your job, where does this leave you? Would you still like and respect yourself if you were broke?

It is within your nature to be conditioned to go after these superficial achievements, but I'll let you in on a secret; 

they have absolutely nothing to do with who you are! You're so much more than your physical body. Your soul is perfect just as it is, and it will continue to live on after you exit the Earth.

All of us are connected by collective consciousness. When you are able to see past the ego, you learn to cultivate true self-reliance. You accept yourself as the perfect being that you are AT THIS VERY MOMENT- not for who you will be once you have had your hair fixed or gotten in with the right crowd.

When you can get past the ego, you experience true self love - and this comes from your higher wisdom. Your knowledge, your compassion, your strength are perfect - and these things are permanent.

Source- http://www.articlegeek.com/self-improvement/self_improvement/learn_to_recognize_your_ego.htm

Bob Proctor - The Classics Seminar || Day 1 - @bobproctorLIVE

We Make 80,000 Thoughts Per Day! via @siamkidd

"Your BRAIN Doesn't CARE About HAPPINESS!" | Marisa Peer (@MarisaPeer)

More about Marisa Peer. She struggled with an eating disorder for 20 years. She has spent nearly three decades treating a client list that includes CEOs and Olympic athletes. She's a Therapist & Pioneering Hypnotherapist Trainer. In addition to being a national magazine columnist, she has appeared on major media outlets. She's a best-selling author of four books. She's a highly sought-after speaker. She has appeared on countless television programs and news channels. She's listed in the Tatler guide to Britain’s 250 Best Doctors.

5 Things You MUST Know To Achieve Incredible Success - @drjohndemartini

Dr. John Demartini shares his advice on what it takes to achieve the ultimate level of success in life... To live in your purpose and to leave this earth with immortal impact.

What Is Happiness? - An Extremely Advanced Definition Of Happiness VIA @LeoGura1

What Is Happiness - If you come to accept and live this definition of happiness you can permanently end all suffering, forever!

Video Summary: At a deep level, happiness is an elusive state that few actually achieve. What we typically mistake for happiness is actually just excitement as a result of external stimuli. There's certainly no shortage of stimuli in our world today. We have literally become addicted to the elevated mood we get from daring feats, exceptional food, an absorbing movie, or cruising the internet. When that thrill is over, we are already hungering for the next. Our ego encourages us to stay on this unending roller coaster ride of highs and lows, telling us that's just the nature of life. In truth, we've become creators of the drama in our life on which we're now hooked. Devoid of stimulation, our body goes into withdrawal much like that of an addict. Our minds have grown lazy with all the easy thrills, and we've distorted the arc of our life with all these cheap diversions. Unfortunately, true happiness is an inside job. To find it, we must first unplug and seek it. Meditation and deep contemplation will shrink the ego's influence so that we can find inner peace.

Why you need multiple tools to reach Financial Independence! via @siamKidd

- Why you need multiple tools to reach Financial Independence. - Why people are misunderstanding how to use Compounding Interest. - Why you should NEVER accept that 10% ROI is a good ROI. - How to leap frog up the Compounding Interest curve. - Why you need to make a MINIMUM of 25% ROI until you're Financially Independent. - Why Trading alone won't make you rich. You have to combine it with other assets. - Why property isn't all it's made up to be. Capital intensive, shit yield and illiquid. - Why Trading is a life-skill and a way to profit from Market Crashes. - Why you need to do the thing that is relevant to the boat that you are...

The EntrepreneurSHIPS: Which ship are you? vis @siamKidd