Effective Steps to Overcoming Binge Eating

Chris Martin -- 2009-10-20 18:47
Binge eating affects about one in every 50 people in the United States. But even though it is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., it does not receive as much publicity as similar maladies, like bulimia, anorexia, and depression. As a result, there is still quite a social stigma attached to ...

Chris Martin -- 2009-10-20 18:43
Stress is a constant part of our lives. No matter how hard you try, you cannot completely get rid of it. So the best way to approach stress is not to try and defeat it outright, but to manage it sensibly. You do this by taking steps to prevent stress from overwhelming you and negatively affecting yo...

Six Simple Steps To Define Your Success

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:22
Most people would like to be "successful," but it isn't always clear exactly what that means. There are probably as many definitions of success as there are people trying to achieve it. The definition of success needs to fit YOU and your life. Figuring out what success means to you may seem like a d...

Letting Go Of Problems: The 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself To Know If You Are Ready To Change

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:21
If you've been plagued by a problem in your life, especially if you've had that problem for a long time, you might assume that you'd be eager to get rid of it. You would think so, but actually, when you get right down to it, the contrary is often more true. People get used to having their problem, e...

Beware The Biggest Identity Theft

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:19
The biggest identity theft isn't when someone steals your information to get credit in your name or when someone runs up financial debt in your name. While that is definitely a major challenge, I think that the biggest identity theft is the one that we let events in our lives do to us. Our identity ...

Get Rid Of "emotional Clutter": Stockpiling Negative Emotions Blocks Your Happiness

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:16
Emotions are normal. They aren't right or wrong, they just ARE. We feel them in response to things that happen to us. The type of emotion we feel depends on the kind of experience we've had. The problem with emotions is that often we carry around old emotions from past experiences. We're STILL angry...

The Truth About Emotional Clutter: What It Is And Where It Comes From

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:14
Emotional clutter, like physical clutter, happens when we hang on to emotions and beliefs long after they have outlived their usefulness. This emotional clutter takes up space in our lives and keeps us from being able to reach our dreams. In my experience, emotional clutter is the result of three th...

Emotional Numbing Can Stand In The Way Of Happiness

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:11
This is a problem because they don’t know what they feel. There isn’t enough intensity to register the emotion. Unfortunately, they don't have the experience of feeling great joy and happiness. They have difficulty in relationships, especially expressing their love for a partner. While numbing emoti...

Don't Let "emotional Clutter" Block Your Happiness

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:07
Most of us are familiar with physical clutter. Physical clutter consists of all those things we hang onto which we no longer need, no longer want, and which lead to confusion or disorder in our physical environment. I use the term "emotional clutter" (or sometimes "mental clutter") to refer to those...

Reduce Your Emotional Intensity - Handle Your Negative Emotions As They Happen

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. -- 2009-10-19 03:05
Many people feel emotions so intensely that the negative emotions disrupt their lives. They are so depressed, angry, fearful, hurt or guilty that they cannot enjoy their lives and be happy. This is a problem for them, as well as for those with whom they interact. The challenge is figure out what to ...