According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, every year around 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders. This comprises around 18% of the country’s entire population. (You can see the exact findings here.) Different factors put people at risk for having an anxiety disorder, including:GeneticsPredisposition/personality typeChemical makeup of the brainEvents in a person’s […]
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Wouldn’t it be great if you were more likely to achieve success in your goals, just because you take the time to think about the positive outcomes? This is part of the promise of books like The Secret. That visualization and positive thinking can help you achieve just about anything. But is there any real scientific research […]
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When was the last time you invested in yourself? Taking time to improve on your skills and what you can offer to the world can be one of the most profitable decisions you’ll ever make. Not only does it improve your career options, it also increases your overall life satisfaction. Furthermore, having better options in your life is […]
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Do you often feel discouraged or overwhelmed by life? Like how everything seems to go wrong and you need words of encouragement to get by? When we were young, we have been taught that life is fun and should be lived to the fullest – one that must be filled with happiness. But as we grow […]
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We know for a fact that biological and psychological needs drive our existence. More specifically, by our desire to fulfill our needs and live a joyous life. We need food and water to survive; a roof over our head to satisfy our need for comfort, and exciting activities to fill our need for self-fulfillment and happiness. But […]
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Feeling anxious or nervous at times is a common part of life. But, when anxiety or fear becomes too much to handle, it may be the result of an anxiety disorder. Before a person gets diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, a psychiatrist or therapist must determine that their fear or anxiety is:Out of proportion to the […]
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