The Saddest Words

The saddest words of tongue are those that could have been said. - Grant M. Bright

Wayne Dyer-Learn To Appreciate.....

Deficiency motivation doesn't work. It will lead to a life-long pursuit of "Try to fix me." Learn to appreciate what you have and where and who you are. - Wayne Dyer

Do You Believe You're Deserving?

We won't even attempt to achieve what we do not believe at a deep level to be worthy of having or deserving. - Ruth Ross

Seasonal Mental Health

The Psychology of Seasons: Care for Your Mental Health


(ARA) - The weather is changing and the cool seasons are setting in. Leaves fall from the trees and days get progressively cooler and shorter. The mornings are cooler when you first wake up to prepare for the day and when you step outside there may be an undeniable chill in the air, and it is probably still dark.


For some, the change in seasons has a profound impact on their emotional state. You may not feel as peppy as you normally do or have the same energy level, and you do not want to be around people or follow your regular routine.


This could point to signs of depression that may require some level of psychotherapy or medication, according to Dr. Douglas Whiteside, director of the new Psychology Training Center at Argosy University, Seattle campus. Whiteside is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and an associate professor at the Seattle campus.


It is important to recognize the signs of depression like sad feelings, unexplained crying, poor job performance and for individuals in school, declining grades. “The stress and strain of the economy and the changing of the seasons can have a negative impact on some people’s emotional state,” Whiteside says.


Being proactive about your mental health and taking care of yourself can help address depression and mood swings. Whiteside recommends engaging in exercise, going for a walk or meeting friends or family for coffee or some fun activity. He also adds it is important to eat a balanced diet, get enough rest at night, do nice things for yourself or find a hobby to help occupy your time.


“In the fall we tend to see an increase in seasonal affective disorder and in overall stress,” says Dr. Ellen Emerson, assistant professor in the department of Behavioral Sciences at South University -- Savannah, Ga. “With decreasing hours of daylight, many people go to work in the dark and return in the dark, so I often recommend that people try to get outside during their lunch break. You can benefit from as little as a 10-minute walk outside, in the daylight.”


If you sense that the season may be negatively affecting your well being, Emerson recommends that you keep a calendar and rate your overall level of stress or depression from one (none or little) to 10 (extreme). Write it on the calendar each day. If you go for 10 days to two weeks with an average of seven or eight, it is time to consult a professional. “Don’t wait too long,” says Emerson. “Depression can worsen over time. Many treatments are fairly short and can get you back on your feet quickly.”


If signs of depression appear in a family member, friend or co-worker, Whiteside recommends talking with them and encouraging them to seek help if depression persists or worsens. He also points out that the holiday season begins in the fall and this can have a major impact on depression if a person has experienced the death of a family member, close friend or a pet.


“Seeking professional help is an increasingly common practice and people should not feel anxious about seeing a psychologist for psychotherapy or taking medication for depression if it’s needed. The most important thing is to connect with a professional who can help you restore emotional balance, peace and happiness to your life,” Whiteside says.



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Where Is Your Attention Going?

Where your attention goes, you go. - Gary Zukav

It's The Little Things.....

"It's the little things you do that make the big things happen." - Michael Dooley

Your Potential

"All of us are born musicians. Many of us pass off this earthly scene, however, with much of our beautiful music still buried deep in side of us, unplayed and unsung. Don't let that happen to you. Like a geode, open yourself up and let all that latent potential shine." - Grant M. Bright

Lean in The Right Direction and Keep Leaning!

If you lean in the direction of success, you will make progress even when you fall. - Grant M. Bright

Forget Injuries.....

"Forget injuries, never forget kindness" - Confucious

A Telling Sign of Alchoholism and Drug Addiction

A Telling Sign of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
By Carl-Peter Lehmann

If you want to know if you or a loved-one is indeed an alcoholic or drug addict - it's important that you know what the drug addiction signs and alcoholism symptoms are.

Now I could give you a whole list of bulleted signs here, but I'm not going to do that (if you want that feel free to visit my website) - because rather than give you a whole bunch of symptoms, I want to give you what I believe is the most telling one.

Most people think alcoholism or drug addiction is a function of how much you drink or how often you use drugs. I don't think that's the case however.

It will of course be obvious to you at certain times that a person is suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction. A drug addict for example will be so advanced in their addiction that their life simply revolves around their habit and doing anything else is almost impossible.

Similarly the alcoholic will be so far down the road with their alcoholism that they don't have a life anymore - it's totally fallen apart - relationships, job, practically everything.

However, many suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction, aren't that advanced yet with their addiction. Therefore you want to recognise the symptoms of drug addiction and alcoholism early.

So the most important sign of alcoholism or drug addiction - is that your life starts to become effected by your using or drinking - and that you are increasingly struggling to cope with things on a daily basis.

You begin to become more preoccupied about your next drink or when you'll use again, relationships begin to suffer, everyday stuff like work becomes more of a struggle - and so drinking or taking drugs becomes an emotional comfort that feels like it helps you manage better.

The problem is, that it is usually difficult to pick up on this alcoholism or drug addiction symptom, because it happens quickly and if often subtle. Denial usually prevents you seeing what is happening in your own case unless you are able to be really honest with yourself - or if it's a person you care about, look out for changes in attitude, behaviour or mood.

There are numerous alcoholism symptoms are drug addiction signs - but if you can pick up on this one and hopefully catch it early - a successful recovery will be far easier.

For additional Info and Advice, visit Carl-Peter's website. So if you think you or someone you care about may be showing Symptoms of Drug Addiction, try this Drug Addiction Symptoms Test. For Alcoholism Symptoms, try this Alcoholism Test. Plus you can Download his Free Book on Addictions by clicking on either of the links and visiting his website.

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Most of The Trouble in The World is.....

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