Overcoming Fears Archives

Leap of Faith

By Guest Blogger, Janelle @She Sings Sweetly

We all get to a point in our lives when we need to take a leap of faith. Whether it’s for a relationship, career, health, or major decision of some kind. When we face a circumstance that challenges us to take a leap of faith and we decide to move ahead, we begin with an intention. Typically that intention is attached with good feelings towards a positive outcome.

What is a leap of faith? The basic definition is moving forward towards something, not knowing if it will succeed. You typically act with blind faith that it’s the right move for you at the time, even though there’s a chance it won’t work out with the results you hoped for.

Effective Ways to Release Self Abuse


By Keith Cook

Are you one of the millions of Americans that partake in self abuse? Have you experienced feelings of overwhelm or insecurity and find that your solution for dealing with it is to hurt yourself? Unfortunately you are not alone. Many Americans resort to harming themselves, self sabotage, and cutting the body as a way of dealing with stressful situations, problems, or emotional disorders.

This way of coping may provide you some temporary relief by way of redirecting your focus, releasing anger, or assisting you in expressing repressed and bottled up feelings. Although you may feel better for the time being, as soon as those feelings of overwhelm and stress return, urges to injure yourself well up inside you as to provide relief.

3 Ways to Let Go of Unworthiness


By Keith Cook

“I’ve experienced several different healing methodologies over the years – counseling, self-help seminars, and I’ve read a lot – but none of them will work unless you really want to heal yourself and take action.” Lindsay Wagner

Do you have an unrealistic image of yourself? Have you been told that you will never amount to anything or that you are not worthy? Unworthiness is one of the most debilitating belief systems in effect in the world today. It corrupts, destroys, discourages, and inhibits your goals and lives from unfolding as you desire. You’ve become so disconnected from your feelings, so disillusioned, separated and alone, that you are afraid to take risks, speak up for yourself, or even take steps to follow your dreams because you don’t think you are worthy.

My 30 Second Elevator Pitch


By Keith Cook

Try this one on for size. You are a young male or female that’s been infatuated with a particular person of the opposite sex. You’ve been wanting to approach this person of interest for some time now, but you are very nervous and shy and really don’t know what to say. After attending an event, you step into an elevator to go down to your car. The only other person in the elevator is the person of interest and you are at a loss for words.


By Emily Walsh, Guest Blogger

There are many benefits attributed to working with a life coach while battling cancer. Studies have shown that patients see improvements emotionally, mentally and even physically. A life coach works to help you set and reach specific goals through the integration of discipline, inspiration, motivation, education, physical activity, healthy eating, spirituality and encouragement.

One such study was published in the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences by Dr. Mary Lou Galantino of Stockton College. Dr. Galantino’s study revealed improvements in cancer patients within their day-to-day lives including learning how to overcome anxiety and depression. Physical improvements were seen as a result of an increase in healthy food choices and physical activity through the use of various motivational techniques.

Turn Trouble Into Triumph


By Keith Cook

What can you do when your friends, business partners or loved ones are not on board in your pursuit to accomplish your goals? What steps can you take to ensure you create a win win situation? Is that even possible? With any conflict, opposition, or setback, you can turn the situation into a benefit. You just want to explore options on both sides of the fence.

No Means Next

Freedom at your Fingertips

By Keith Cook

The word No seems to be apart of becoming successful. Over the many years of attempting to get speaking engagements, speaking with publishers concerning a book deal, and asking for help, I’ve encountered the word no countless times. I’ve come to the conclusion that hearing “no” is on the road to success. So how do you overcome rejection or hearing the word no?