http://www.nigelpond.com DipCAH, HPD, PNLP - Hypnotherapy Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:29:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en All, If you've not already found the wonderful website www.ted.com please take a look at one the the example videos you can find there: As mentioned in the above video you can and should have a look at www.AuthenticHappiness.com   http://www.nigelpond.com/2008/11/24/what-positive-psychology-can-help-you-become/ The old adage "sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you", simply is not true, according to researchers. Psychologists found memories of painful emotional experiences linger far longer than those involving physical pain. They quizzed volunteers about painful events over the previous five years. Writing in the journal ... http://www.nigelpond.com/2008/08/29/are-hurt-feelings-worse-than-physical-pain/ Many years ago I was struck down by a mystery illness called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). I spent 8 months in hospital recovering including 8 weeks in Intensive Care on a ventilator. During my recovery in the rehabilitation ward I noticed a lady suffering similar symptoms so I asked her whether ... http://www.nigelpond.com/2008/07/23/multiple-sclerosis-how-much-do-you-know/ I normally hate touchy-feely sentimental chain mails but this one reflects the Viktor E. Frankl existentialist approach to life that I like. “You have two choices…” When people ask me about choices and decision making, this is always the story I tell. They love it! Read it, see what you think and make ... http://www.nigelpond.com/2008/06/13/you-have-two-choices-an-existentialist-story/ I offer the following information, as some of you have expressed an interest in the subject.Whilst travelling the subject of the relationship between NLP and mind control came up. Since I had just completed my article on Covert Hypnosis it was a logical question. I stress, NLP consists of practical ... http://www.nigelpond.com/2008/03/29/classic-mind-control/