By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Terrible events are difficult to deal with; while some people may recover naturally from a catastrophic life experience, others will find the after-effects much more painful, often feeling permanently changed by the impact of what has happened. Feelings of extreme fear, horror or helplessness can lead to a pattern of […]
Fear of Crowds?…Why Is That?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Do you have a fear of crowds? Or being around a lot of people? If you are a highly sensitive person you are more likely to be affected by the energy of other people especially when there are a lot of people in one place. The agoraphobic syndrome is a […]
Bad Nightmares…What Do They Mean?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Despite their scary reputation, fear is actually not the main emotion elicited in many nightmares and bad dreams, according to a new study. Just a little more than one-third of nightmares and more than half of bad dreams elicited primary emotions other than fear, University of Montreal researchers found. Instead, feelings of confusion, disgust, […]
8 Essential Secrets to Increasing Your Energy
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Many of us seem to live hectic, busy, over-scheduled lives. The idea that you can increase your energy by making a few simple changes to some behaviors or by adding some healthful choices and activities is quite attractive. Revitalize yourself through making these simple additions and changes to your life: 1. Exercise […]
8 Tips to Better Meditation
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Meditation isn’t complicated. However, it can still be difficult to meditate effectively and gain the most benefits from your time meditating. It’s a simple thing that requires a lot of experience to master. There are many things that can disturb your ability to focus. If you can control the variables that […]
5 Great Reasons to Keep a Journal
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Keeping a journal is a great idea for everyone, regardless of age. There are so many benefits gained from taking a few minutes each day to record your thoughts in a journal. The costs are minimal and the payback is huge. A journal is a great idea for you and […]
4 Techniques to Help You Develop Coping Skills
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA How often have you told yourself, “I just can’t cope” or “I just don’t have the strength to deal with this” or similar versions of a self-doubting declaration? It’s so natural to succumb to the stress and frustrations of life that you can start believing you’re incapable of passing over life’s […]
4 Simple Guidelines to Finding True Inner Peace
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Life has probably thrown you a curveball or two along the way. You’ve likely had times when you felt unsettled by past events or things to come. That amount of discomfort can lead to inner turmoil. It’s completely natural to be affected by what’s going on around you. However, it’s […]
Is Parenting Stressing You Out?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA It’s hard to balance a successful work and home life–and it’s even harder to focus on your own mental health. Over time, the anxiety can start to build up until ultimately it starts to affect your attitude and abilities. Managing and reducing stress should be a priority with every parent. […]
Are Panic Attacks Taking Over?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Do you find yourself or someone you love or know regularly experiencing: – extreme fear – chest pains – feels like they’re choking – have a racing heart – panicking These are the common symptoms of panic attacks. Panic is experiencing an intense rush of fear or anxiety, which often […]