Compulsive overeaters are individuals who suffer from an obsession with food and a compulsion to eat despite the resulting negative effects on their physical and emotional health and well being. They eat to satisfy an emotional hunger, whether this hunger is for love, for comfort or for a sense of control over something in …
Control is having the power to manage ourselves. When we have control of our lives, then we have the ability to manage anything that comes our way. No one can control every aspect of life, but we can maintain some control over what happens to us. It is important to keep in mind that …
All types of compulsive activity can become a problem if they aren’t held in moderation. This goes for compulsive spending, as well. Compulsive spending is a problem that makes people spend pretty much every dollar in their wallet. People with a compulsive spending problem can often be found buying things that they don’t even …
Want clear thinking? Resolve your “mind irritations,” by watching what’s going on in your head. It takes practice, but you can start right now. Sometimes a phone call you need to make quietly bothers you all day, just below consciousness. Maybe you’re worried about an upcoming meeting. How do you find and resolve these …
“Forgiveness means that you do not hold others responsible for your experiences.” – Gary Zukav If you’re like me, you have a garage or attic or basement full of junk — old clothes that don’t fit or that are outdated, boxes of children’s toys, paperwork you’ll never need or even look at again. We …
Many believe that the way you choose to convey your outward appearance is a reflection of your true self. When you first meet someone, this is your opportunity to make a memorable first impression. If you dress to impress, the people around you will notice because whether or not they realize it, people often …
If you think smokeless tobacco is “up to snuff” and harmless, think again. Whatever you like to call it — spitting, dipping or chewing — it is every bit as harmful as smoking. The majority of medical researchers judge more so because users are not as aware of the threats. Cancers of the lips, …
One of the key ingredients for success can be summed up with one simple wordFocus! On what? That’s easy — one thing at a time. You see, in this fast-paced, multitask society we live in, it seems we are judged by how many different things we can do all at one time; yet in …
During the 70s, smoking pot or cannabis was very popular. Since cannabis is a natural herb, people believed that it could not pose any ill effects on their health. People who smoke cannabis exhibit different physiological and behavioral effects. Most feel drowsy but generally happy, making this herb a favorite among teens. But of …
Often when people give up smoking cannabis, a massive hole (or void) is made within themselves. They are left with a feeling of depression and emptiness. It’s like something is missing. Something you love has now disappeared and you feel sadness because you want that feeling back. Truth is you don’t actually want marijuana …