A relatively new area in psychological research is sport psychology. However, the principles involved are much older. Ever since the time of the ancient Greeks a connection between the body and the mind has been recognized. For any professionals in the field of psychology it is considered scientific fact that the emotions and psychological healt

Learn how to master your area of endeavor the right way. Start out by finding the people and books that will make you exceptional. Seek out the best sources of information that you can afford. Analyze each part of the skill you wish to master, then put it all together to create a fluid form. Develop first a theoretical understanding, then a prac

What is fear? When we were studying emotional imbalances in school, my professor, said fear is an acronym called F.E.A.R. It means a False Estimation Appearing as Real. We project into the environment our feeling of insecurity and see in it dangers to our well-being. Yet the reality out there has too many variables for us to predict it. Thu

Finding a counselor can be confusing and frustrating...answering machines, insurance, credentials that look like alphabet soup etc.... Of course, quality is an over-used word but, how SHOULD people select and find a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist? 1. My first suggestion: Find a counselor, psychiatrist or psychologist who demonstrat

"The latter part of a wise man's life," said Jonathan Swift, "is taken up in curing the follies, prejudices, and false opinions he had contracted in the former." The awareness to see one's own follies, prejudices, and false opinions is in fact essential to overcome one's psychocultural programming. But before we discuss awareness, we should

Research scientists have spent considerable time investigating the effects of laughter. They have found that laughter can help patients recover from illnesses because it tends to lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormone levels, and recharges the bodys immune system. Laughter is also known to release a bodys natural painkilling substances to p

WOW! I just saw the most risque subliminal sexy car advertisement I have ever seen on TV. I was so amazed at the ad that I cannot even recall what car it was. How this one got through the FCC censors I do not know. Perhaps they will catch it later. Perhaps they already saw and approved it. Only time will tell. So, what is my point regarding sexy

Everyday I meet people who have a chronic upset that runs their lives, and I notice that they are not even aware of it. Often the pain has become buried in their unconscious; or if they are aware of it, they choose to deny any power to combat it. Yet unless they seek healing, this energy locked up in their mind is a continual drain on their vit

Transactional Analysis (TA) was developed by Eric Berne over 50 years ago. It still stands as one of the best maps for navigating the inner wellsprings and outer seas of the human condition. Berne simplified the language of psychoanalysis so that everyone can understand it. He noted that we all have inner ego states (regardless of our age) that

For you to understand why hypnotism is possible, its causes and effects and the results which can be achieved with it, you should not only know how to induce the state of hypnosis, but you should know some of the rules of the mind. These rules explain why hypnotism is possible. Rule Number One Every thought or idea causes a physical reaction.

A celebrity is the term used to describe someone who is famous and attracts attention from the general public and the world's media. Traditionally, a celebrity would gain the title by his or her work or achievements in a particular field of expertise. Actors, musicians, politicians and inventors have all become celebrities in the past. However, as

Your thoughts are mental products although they don't necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. Some people can't help but wear their hearts on their sleeves. Others are more able to manage their emotions and function as if everything is fine. Born to a single mother with serious financial problems,

Panic disorders can be so frightening that you may be tempted to seek temporary relief from the attacks by drinking alcohol or taking other substances. However panic attacks are something that you need to be in control of and you should not use alcohol or narcotics to control the effects of panic. Doing so can lead to different types of emotion

Can you boost your psychic intuition with brain exercise? You'll find out shortly. We are all intuitive creatures by design. Everyone is capable of varying degree of intuition. Research has found that high level of intuitive ability is a critical success factor in career and life. The question is: How to strengthen the muscle of your psychic int

Many individuals believe that dreams act as prophecies, while others believe they are trying to mirror us something about our lives, our personality, our future. Dreams have been believed to uncover aspects of our history (often long forgotten) as well as things playing in our unconscious mind. In Ancient Greece, priests would analyze people's drea