For many of us, especially those who are shy or have suffered from social anxiety disorder (like me), other people are seen as potential sources of fear. We fear rejection, criticism, or judgment from our fellow humans. Or we are afraid we might inadvertently offend someone by doing or saying the wrong thing. [...]
Posts from ‘July, 2009’
Free Online Treatment Program for Social Anxiety
Later this summer or fall, Drexel University will be offering a free ONLINE treatment program for adults (ages 18-65) suffering from social anxiety disorder and living in the United States. This program is part of a study examining the efficacy of a treatment for social anxiety delivered through an internet-based program called Second Life.
For [...]
Thinking about Gratitude and Appreciation
Gratitude or appreciation is often used as a law of attraction technique in order to manifest more of what we desire in life. But I believe there is a catch to this.
When expressing appreciation in order to manifest something, the appreciation should not be expressed with anxious excitement. Instead, appreciation should be accompanied [...]
Dealing with Depression and Anxiety in 4 Steps
This is the basic formula I use to deal with any negative thoughts that make me depressed or anxious. It is the same basic formula that you’ll find in many self help books. I’ve often used these steps to find some relief while suffering from depression, loneliness, social anxiety disorder, anxiousness, or the [...]
Realizing
I’m realizing that life is a reflection of what I choose to feel inside.
Life is a palette. It is up to me to choose the colors.
So as I sit here with worries floating, barely above the conscious of my mind, pulling me down into the mundane, I remember that life can be more fun.
I [...]
The Ultimate Form of Love and Connection with God
I believe one of the ultimate forms of love and connection with God is knowing that you are loved unconditionally by another human being and being completely open to that love. This is because we are all segments of God and our purpose here on Earth is to learn how to see God in [...]
On Being Happy Just for the Hell of It
We are really advocates of just getting as happy as you can be — which takes care of everything. Even if you don’t have reason to be happy — make it up. Fantasize it. Make a decision that you’re going to be happy one way or another — no matter what. “No matter what, I’m [...]
My 100 Things List
After reading Mighty Girl’s latest blog posts on how Intel has decided to sponsor 10 items from her 100 Things To Do list, I’ve been inspired to create my own list. Actually, I’ve been inspired by Maggie to create my own list for a while, but actually seeing her excitement in being able to [...]
Anger is a Good Thing
Sometimes anger is a good thing. It says, “Enough! This is NOT acceptable anymore.” Once you really feel that message inside the core of your being, you become empowered and your actions automatically follow suit, eliminating that which is not acceptable anymore.
Otherwise, if you can’t allow yourself to be angry, then there [...]
