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How Playfulness Can Increase Life Satisfaction, Decrease Anxiety

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  How Playfulness Can Increase Life Satisfaction, Decrease Anxiety People with anxiety disorders, driving fears and phobias tend to have lower levels of life satisfaction. But a recent study suggests there’s a way to increase life satisfaction, and thereby decrease driving anxiety and fears, all while having tons of fun. The secret is to weave more playfulness into your life. What is Playfulness?   Playfulness refers to the quality of being lighthearted and prone to having fun. Playful people have a knack for making even the most mundane situations a shade more entertaining. They tend to be curious and active, enjoying word games, mental games and tapping into their creativity. While the trait may seem like something you’re born with, it can also be cultivated. How Playfulness Helps Bringing more playfulness into your life can likewise bring notable benefits, according to a study published in “Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.” The greatest benefit may be increasing o...
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The 3 WORST Mistakes You Must AVOID If You Want To Eliminate Social Anxiety

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  The 3 WORST Mistakes You Must AVOID If You Want To Eliminate Social Anxiety (PLUS: 1  weird  trick that targets the root  biological cause of social anxiety so you can stop being nervous, awkward and quiet around people…) By Sean Cooper, The Shyness & Social Anxiety Guy A ccording to science, it is possible to change the way your brain works, but only up to a certain age. [1] This is why kids can learn new things very easily, but as people grow older they stop learning and stay the same. [2] Did you know that most people wait 10 years before looking for a solution to their social anxiety? [3]  And the longer you wait, the older you get, the less your brain is able to learn or change. The fact that you’re reading this article tells me you may have already reached a point where you feel  your social anxiety is NOT going away on its own…  or you fear it’s getting worse and worse. And I don’t wan...
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The 3 WORST Mistakes You Must AVOID If You Want To Overcome Shyness

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  The 3 WORST Mistakes You Must AVOID If You Want To Overcome Shyness (PLUS: 1  weird  trick that targets the root  biological cause of shyness so you can stop being nervous, awkward and quiet around people…) By Sean Cooper, The Shyness & Social Anxiety Guy A ccording to science, it is possible to change the way your brain works, but only up to a certain age. [1] This is why kids can learn new things very easily, but as people grow older they stop learning and stay the same. [2] Did you know that most people wait 10 years before looking for a solution to their shyness? [3]  And the longer you wait, the older you get, the less your brain is able to learn or change. The fact that you’re reading this article tells me you may have already reached a point where you feel  your shyness is NOT going away on its own…  or you fear it’s getting worse and worse. And I don’t want you to waste one more ...
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How I Overcame Anxiety Disorder and Started Living Life Again

  Case study:   Maurine Sandler I used to think my anxiety attacks would last forever. After all, I’d suffered them for 16 years. So what could possibly change? Well, I found out things already have changed! An approach for all the main types of anxiety disorder has made a life-changing difference for hundreds of people. And now I’m one of them. Click here to watch the video – and I’ll explain  what happened that 16 years of anxiety misery gone in a week.
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Treating Anxiety Without Medication

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  Treating anxiety without medication Image: iStock If you suffer from anxiety, the constant, nagging feelings of worry can be troubling and hard to control. These feelings are usually intense and out of proportion to the actual troubles and dangers in your everyday life. They can make it hard to function at home, at work, or in social situations. Anxiety can be treated with medication, but several mind-body approaches may also be effective. Hypnosis  is sometimes used along with cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety. It can help people focus their attention, rethink problems, relax, and respond to helpful suggestions. Hypnosis relies mainly on your ability to concentrate and on the trust you have in the therapist. If you are interested in hypnosis, discuss it first with your psychiatrist or psychologist. She or he can help you find a qualified practitioner. Biofeedback  measures specific body functions, such as heartbeat or breathing, and feeds this information b...
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