Author Archive for mark.tyrrell
Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia
Shyness is something that affects most people at sometime in their life. There are some simple tips that can help make socialising easier.
How to Overcome Fear of Failure
Fear of failure is closely linked to fear of rejection and criticism from others, as well as to procrastination and excuse making. You can always create an excuse not to do anything, no matter how potentially valuable and rewarding. It's just whether you choose to believe those excuses.
Do You Have a Fear of Commitment?
'Fear of commitment' is a well-known phrase. We hear it in the media, as well as use it to describe ourselves or other people who seem chronically unable to decide whether to commit properly to a relationship. Fear of commitment might range from a little uncertainty about your relationship to an absolute terror of 'settling down'.
The Astonishing Power of Placebo
The human brain is an 'anticipation machine': it is organized to act on what we predict will happen next. This idea, known as expectancy theory, helps explain why the mental constructs we develop in our daily lives are as influential in defining our reality as the activities we undertake - maybe even more so.
How to Use Hypnosis for Self Confidence
Self hypnosis is a powerful way to improve self confidence quickly. Here's how to do it.
