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Feeling regret over what feels like an unwise decision is a trap that keeps us stuck in a past or present that is not what we wanted it to be. Making peace with a past choice is the way forward.
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Coping with an emotional shock, like the unexpected departure of a partner, involves coming to terms with what has happened, managing the related emotions, and eventually being able to move forward.
Continue reading "Coping With Emotional Shock - Amanda Answers #18"
What is success, really? There are many aspects to success, but most of them are much more about the feelings, and less about the physical manifestations.
Continue reading "What Is Success? Success is Living Joyfully"
Through the struggle we can often reach places, both in our external reality and also in our personal growth, that we might never have even contemplated if we were simply cruising along comfortably.
Continue reading "Through the Struggle, We Can Flourish - 10 Ways How"
Wonder why we worry, and spend time dwelling on what is wrong or what we fear? The answers can provide insight on how to change these patterns, and help stop beating up on ourselves for the tendency.
Continue reading "Why We Worry and How to Transform the Habit"
People pleasing and how to stop is the basis of this question asked by Megan. She says, “I do this to make a guy I like to like me. I want to stop but how can I when so many in this world do this?”
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Inner peace affirmations; do they work and how soon? This is what John in the USA wants to know. “Are we there yet?” is something of a human mantra, but the truth is that there is no finish line.
Continue reading "Inner Peace Affirmations - Do They Actually Work? - Amanda Answers #16"
Walt Disney quotes are an amazing treasure trove of insight and inspiration from a man who brought joy and fun to the world through his unwavering belief in the power and possibility of his dreams.
Continue reading "Walt Disney Quotes Remind Us to Never Give Up and Never Grow Up"
Mother-in-law relationships are frequently challenging. The in-laws involved are often not consciously and willingly choosing to form a connection with each other, but rather being thrown together.
Continue reading "Mother-In-Law Issues - Amanda Answers #15"
Dealing with angst starts when we notice we are not feeling the way we want to, or even the way we usually do. We then need some practical techniques for getting through it and feeling better again.
Continue reading " Dealing With Angst - 15 Effective Techniques"
A number of Osho quotes focus on the importance of looking within ourselves for everything we need to know, and trusting the unfailing truth that our emotions will speak to us if we listen.
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Helen Keller quotes speak of the importance of looking within ourselves for strength, clarity and happiness, daring to live fully, and the learning that we can experience through everything in life.
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Mother Teresa quotes offer us a wonderful blend of wisdom and inspiration. This amazing humanitarian and champion of peace has much to teach and remind us about love, life and Divine purpose.
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Repressed anger doesn't go away, but instead festers and becomes damaging to our well-being. How to manage and release negative emotions rather than repressing them is the focus of this article.
The magic of thinking big comes from the understanding that our thoughts and beliefs form the blueprint which creates our reality. As Walt Disney says, "If you can dream it, you can do it."
Saying “I need love” is usually coming from a place of lack. Change your mantra to “I am loved, I am loving, I am love,” and watch the abundance of love flow into your life to match your new belief!
Continue reading "Feeling I Need Love and How to Allow Love to Come to You"
These 7 human emotions are considered by renowned neuroscientist and psychologist Jaak Panksepp to be so fundamental, that he capitalises their names; SEEKING, FEAR, RAGE, LUST, CARE, GRIEF AND PLAY.
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How to deal with the inner critic is the question Alex from the U.S. asked. I explain that gradually replacing these negative messages with new thoughts can end the critic's reign of terror.
Continue reading "The Inner Critic and How to Handle It - Amanda Answers #14"
Feeling unattractive & blaming this for the absence of a relationship is troubling Amal in the U.K. Our attractiveness to others stems largely from confidence, so I offer some tips for building this.
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