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Procrastinating About an Ambition May Be the Key To Authentic Success!
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Procrastinating About an Ambition May Be the Key To Authentic Success!

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Procrastinating About an Ambition May Be the Key To Authentic Success!

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:17+00:00March 14th, 2014|relationship issues|

At 38 years of age April was divorced with two preteens and a boring job that paid the bills. But she was no nearer realizing her goals of becoming a fashion designer, with boutiques all over the world and the glitterati salivating for her next collection. She kept telling herself that one day she would go to college, get her fine arts degree and then set fire to the world with her brilliant clothes. Yet something always got in the way – the kids needed her – she was too tired to go to college and bring up her children – it cost too much – it would take too long – she was too old - no one would like her designs – she didn’t want to market her work – she didn’t have the money to invest in a business, and on it went. April was highly skilled in creating obstacles that felt insurmountable just when it seemed that there was no excuse for not following her dream.

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Who Controls Your Energy Levels, You Or Your Loved One?
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Who Controls Your Energy Levels, You Or Your Loved One?

Anxiety therapy, Intimacy, relationship issues

Who Controls Your Energy Levels, You Or Your Loved One?

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:24+00:00June 12th, 2012|Anxiety therapy, Intimacy, relationship issues|

Are you a hostage to the highs and lows that the relationship with your significant other gives you? Your energy levels get depleted and leave you unmotivated when you moods are dictated by those of your loved one. Research indicates that a sense of security is the best way to regain your energy and enthusiasm for life. Learn how to regain your sense of security in the relationship and take charge of your moods and energy levesl.

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Overcoming that “it’s not fair!” feeling

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:25+00:00March 10th, 2012|Anxiety therapy|

When life seems unfair it's easy to give up trying to better your lot. Anger and resentment at what seems unfair takes over, causes stress and stops you from getting what you want in life. Learn how to use the anger to provide you with the fuel and determination you require to make your ambitions bear fruit.

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How to get your confidence back
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How to get your confidence back

Anxiety therapy, Anxiety Treatment, Depression Counseling

How to get your confidence back

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-11T16:27:29+00:00March 3rd, 2012|Anxiety therapy, Anxiety Treatment, Depression Counseling|

Losing your confidence can make you doubt yourself so that you become a victim to others. It makes you dependent on others and ashamed of yourself. Learn how to recognize and silence the voice of doubt and criticism inside you that robs you of your motivation and confidence just when you feel the sap rising.

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Is Guilt The Stick that Motivates You Into Action?
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Is Guilt The Stick that Motivates You Into Action?

Anxiety therapy

Is Guilt The Stick that Motivates You Into Action?

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T19:06:16+00:00August 2nd, 2011|Anxiety therapy|

Doing things you know you should do just to avoid guilt means you are reacting to bad feelings.It is a harsh stick that never stops beating you. Guilt is a negative motivator stopping you from ever doing things out of joy, happiness, excitement or for self-improvement. Learn how to throw the guilt out of the window and get back in touch with your true motivation to have warm relationships just because you are you and not because you have to earn it or get punished when you don't do as you should. Make space for your authentic motivation and see how easy it is to get things done!

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Do you want to be driven by fear or self-worth?
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Do you want to be driven by fear or self-worth?

Anxiety therapy, Anxiety Treatment

Do you want to be driven by fear or self-worth?

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T17:17:21+00:00July 26th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Anxiety Treatment|

Are you conflicted between the vision of improvement and the comfort of having no change? Then you leave yourself open to fear being your only motivator. Why wait to be stressed out by overwhelming fear as your engine. Learn to use your own power and desire to get you behind the wheel of your own life.

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Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?- part 2
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Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?- part 2

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues

Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?- part 2

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:30+00:00July 12th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, relationship issues|

Disappointment can rob you of motivation to keep trying without any rewards. Learn how to avoid beating yourself up with self-critical remarks in order to flog yourself back into action.

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Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?
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Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?

Anxiety therapy, relationship issues

Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:30+00:00July 5th, 2011|Anxiety therapy, relationship issues|

Are you driven by shame, fear and punishment? Then you have to go down to rock bottom before you pick yourself up and achieve your goals for good relationships and positive self-esteem. Learn how to bypass the shame and feel worthwhile again.

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