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- Got Anxiety?
College can be nerve-wracking-the unfamiliarity of the new surroundings, the pressure to make friends and the stress of exams contribute to some anxiety in almost everyone. But for some, persistent, irrational and overwhelming anxiety can make ordinary activities difficult or even impossible. These people may have an anxiety disorder, a condition that affects nearly one in 14 students.
Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million American adults-18 percent of the population-and twice as many women as men. While a stressful event such as a final exam, rejection from a sports team, or a first date can cause anxiety in anyone, individuals suffering from an anxiety disorder experience chronic, intense and uncontrollable anxiety that gets in the way of normal, everyday living. - Inappropriate Emotions? Understanding Involuntary Expressions
Emotions can be difficult to understand, even when they're in proper working order. But what do you make of someone who cries when happy, laughs at sad stories or expresses anger and frustration for no apparent reason?
Chances are, there's a medical explanation, which might provide a better understanding for friends and loved ones: When disease or injury damages the brain, this can affect the area of the brain that controls normal expression of emotion. This damage can disrupt brain signaling causing a "short circuit" and triggering the symptoms of Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder (IEED). - A Simple And Effective Way To Achieve Your Goals
Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, had it right when he said "Know thyself." So did author and publisher Bianca Guerra, whose goal is to help people heal and grow through self-awareness. Guerra believes that all people have the power inside to heal themselves and to use their energies for good in the world.
In her latest book, "The 8 Steps to Manifestation" (Living Life Publishing), Guerra offers a simple and effective way to achieve life goals. Her guide helps people to live consciously and responsibly for their decisions and action in their lives. It touches on every area of life, including health and wellness, relationships and careers. - Tips To Help You Project A Confident Image
Whether you're meeting one-on-one with clients, interacting with colleagues or delivering a formal presentation, appearing confident and credible can raise your effectiveness. Learning how posture, voice, eye contact and other nonverbal signals influence how an audience perceives you can put you in control of the image you project.
Consider one case: Despite more than 10 years of engineering expertise, Michael wasn't winning the confidence of his clients or the senior partners at his firm. His career had stalled, and he sensed that his job was at risk. - Mental Aerobics: A Key Part Of Avoiding Alzheimer's
According to the national Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease-and another 10 to 20 million are at risk of developing the condition. Fortunately, it may be possible to improve memory function and stave off Alzheimer's with the help of a few simple training techniques.
One example is the "Look, Snap, Connect" method, which exercises the brain's memory: - Dealing With A Gambling Problem
People with a gambling problem can find help-regardless of how long they have been gambling or how many financial or legal problems their addiction has caused. The National Council on Problem Gambling, which offers a 24-hour problem gambling helpline, says one of the first steps is to recognize the signs of problem gambling. They include:
• Gambling for more time and/or more money than intended. - Get A Grip: How You Can Break Your Worst Habits
Everyone has habits that have the potential to control or disrupt our daily lives. From chronic tardiness and procrastination to more harmful habits related to food, money or sex, most of these behaviors can be traced to a negative emotion that leads to negative action and cycles back again.
The key to beating these behaviors starts with identifying the pattern you want to break, according to nationally known therapist Dr. Douglas Weiss. His newest book, "Get a Grip: How to Take Control of the Things That Are Controlling You," outlines how to easily identify, understand and overcome bad habits-permanently. - Daytime Fatigue? It May Be Caused By Poor Sleep
You were in bed for almost eight hours, but woke up feeling as if you hadn't slept a wink. Your morning cup of coffee has turned into two cups, and no matter how hard you try, you are just not as rested or energetic as you want to be. If this sounds like you, you are not alone.
Sixty-seven percent of women reported frequent sleep problems, while more than 40 percent of women polled by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) say that daytime fatigue interferes with their daily activities. But poor sleep, or lack of sleep, is not a problem limited solely to women. More than 50 percent of men reported experiencing symptoms of insomnia a few nights a week.
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