Overcoming resistance to change takes work, whether you are trying to make changes in your own life or are trying to effect changes in the life of a loved one. However, the good news is, it definitely can be done, as long as you are willing to put in the effort. Much of what we […]
Emotional Resistance And The Fear Of Change
August 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
Emotional resistance stems from fear; fear that the pain of changing, no matter how much we wish to change, will be more than we can tolerate. By convincing ourselves that it is easier to ignore the pain, we resist change, in spite of the fact that it is often easier to face the pain and […]
Why We Are Resistant To Change
August 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In spite of the fact that just about the only thing we can be certain of in life is that things will change, human beings are highly resistant to change; even when that change may benefit them. Is this simply human nature, or is it a learned behavior? The answer is this, anything you say, […]
Stressful Personality Traits
August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Beyond our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs which increase the stress we experience, known as internal stressors, we also have personality traits which can create or increase our stress levels on a regular basis. Essentially, if you’re a “control freak,” you are adding stress to your life – and to the lives of those you love. […]
Do You Have Stress – Or Are You A Carrier?
August 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
Does stress simply happen to you, or do you create stress from within? The answer to this question is very simple – and complex – because both are true for virtually everyone. In other words, external stressors hit all of us regularly: at work; on the commute to and from work; at home; at the […]
Stress Management Series – Be Stress Free – Step 4 – Reducing Stress
August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the fourth in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. A plan for reducing stress Now that you’ve accepted the fact […]
Stress Management Series Be Stress Free – Step 3 – Your Attitude Toward Stress
July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the third in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Attitude Having accepted that stress is a part of your life, […]
Stress Management Series Be Stress Free – Step 2 – Manage Stress
July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the second in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Stress Management Having accepted the fact that you will have stress […]
Stress Management Series – Step 1 – Be Stress Free
July 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the first in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Acceptance of stress Everyone experiences stress – everyone. In fact, it […]
Three Choices For Action In Any Situation
June 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Three choices for action in any situation It’s time to get rid of some grey areas here. As I explain in my book Just Give Your Head A Shake, how we are treated by others depends largely on our own actions, just as our actions are dependent upon our beliefs and perceptions. If you believe […]
