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Archives for August 2015

The Secret Purpose of Flashbacks

The Secret Purpose of Flashbacks

Posted on 08.26.15 No Comments

A flashback is really just your brain's instant replay button. Flashbacks are memories that are so vivid that they seem like they happened yesterday even if they occurred years or decades ago.  Simply recalling them causes you to reexperience most or all of the emotional reactions you had Read More →

The Sticky Tab Solution for INSOMNIA

The Sticky Tab Solution for INSOMNIA

Posted on 08.18.15 No Comments

A SIMPLE WAY TO TURN OFF AN OVERACTIVE MIND Is it hard for you to turn your mind off at night?  Do you keep looking at the clock wondering when you are going to finally fall asleep.  I bet that you didn't realize that Staples and other office supply stores sell products that outperform Read More →

If You Can Make It Worse You Can Make It Better.

If You Can Make It Worse You Can Make It Better.

Posted on 08.11.15 No Comments

The first law of emotional dynamics is:  If you can make it worse you can make it better.  So it's really good news if just remembering a panic attack makes you anxious, if thinking about an old hurt makes you depressed, if recalling a past insult gets your blood boiling.  This is because, Read More →

The 3 Unsent Letters Technique – An easy way to handle difficult topics & relationships

The 3 Unsent Letters Technique – An easy way to handle difficult topics & relationships

Posted on 08.04.15 No Comments

When you have issues with a person in your past or present life it is often helpful to be able to express your ideas and feelings without having to worry about how that person is going to react.  The unsent letters part of the program can help you do this in a structured way.  You are Read More →

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