Self-Help Links

Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Self-Talk

Relationships

Stress

Dealing with Anger

Assertiveness

Depression

Inspirational/Funny Poetry, Stories

Quotes, Affirmations, Motivation

Tests- Personality Tests, Self Assessment

Healing and Journaling

Self-Help Books/Online Books

Recommended Links!

Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Self-talk:

A Technique to Improve Self-Esteem-, by Peggy Hunter.
Self-Talk and Self-Health-By Julia E Weikle. Good Bibliography.
Authenticity: Key to Transformation- By John Amodeo. Talks about being true to your self.
You Cannot Love Anyone If You Do Not Love Yourself-(a reminder)

Health begins in Your Mind:

Mind as Medicine. Talks about how you can relieve pain!

Relationships:

[Note: Although some of these articles are presented on University sites they apply to everyone and are beneficial.]
Essays on Relationships Here are a few Titles: So You Want to Have a Relationship, Common Questions About Relationships And Some Answers, Starting a New Relationship, Communication: From Fighting to Loving, Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Relationships, Breaking Up and Letting Go: Relationship Endings.
7 Discussion Guidelines for dealing with Conflict in Relationships
Relationships-dating skills, how to cope after a breakup, beyond fear of rejection and loneliness, and lots more articles!!
Self-Help Brochures from the University of Illinois Article Topics include: Addictive Relationships, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Assertiveness, Coming Out, Committed Relationships and School, Eating Disorders For Loved Ones of Sexual Assault/Abuse Survivors, Grief and Loss, Loneliness, Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, Self-Confidence, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention, Surviving Child Sexual Abuse, Understanding Depression, Understanding Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns in Your Family, When Your Parent Has a Mental Illness, Your Parents' Divorce, and more.

Stress:

What is your stress index?
Stressrelease.com-Click on Stress Quiz.
Check your Stress balancing skills.

Ways to manage stress:

Basic Guidelines for Coping With Stress and Anxiety
Ten Self-Care techniques for stress management
25 great Stress Busters- (Good ideas here!)*
Stress Doc- Stressdoc-If you need someone upbeat, energetic and funny to cheer you up he’s the Man!
Thriveonline-Bring humor into your life! Release Stress!
How to Master Stress- A Complete Guide for dealing with stress.*
Commonly Asked Questions About Stress
How to survive unbearable stress
Good Ideas on How to Reduce Stress.*

Relaxation Techniques:

Don’t let tension build up. Throughout the day do these simple stretches. Can be done in an office or anywhere. *
Sick of staring at your computer screen? Take a minute and do these stretches now.
Relax!-An excellent page with tips you can use immediately to reduce stress and relax! *
Relax and Let Go! I have done "The Golden Sun Technique" and IT WORKS!***
Reduce Stress and Have fun by Playing games!

Dealing with Anger:

Briefly outlines three steps for dealing with anger- identifying it, determining what caused it, and doing something about it.
A 12-step factsheet for anger management. *
Controlling Anger- Before It Controls You

Assertiveness:

Are you assertive? Find out with this test.
Basic Strategies for Being more Assertive. Excellent ideas! *
12 points to remember when you are want to be assertive.
Know Your Rights-Concerned about when to be assertive?
Assertive Behavior-Hampden-Sydney College’s Helpful Hints For Assertive Behavior.

Depressed? Look at these sites:

Depressed?- Some good ideas on how to relieve yourself from depression.*
Recovery Hints and Reminders- (anyone who feels low or depressed should definitely look at this--it is extremely helpful!)*
Overcome depression-Great Techniques on How to Overcome Depression & Regain a Positive Outlook!
Are you suicidal or know someone who is? Read this now.

Poetry:

Still I Rise- by Maya Angelou (One of my favorite poems!)
I am-A poem by Thera.
Poems that will lift you!

Stories:

A Zen story about Purification (This one makes me laugh out loud!)
A Zen story about Attachment (My favorite!)*

Quotes:

Quotes-Self Improvement Online's Recommended and Reviewed Motivational and Inspirational Quotes on the web.

Affirmations:

Talks about how daily affirmations can improve your life, and gives a few good examples.
A short story about how words can heal and 6 great affirmations to say everyday!*
Affirmations- from "The Power of Your Subconcious Mind" By Dr. Joseph Murphy.

Motivation:

Maintaining Motivation & Momentum Worksheet!
Success Motivation. 5 steps that really work! *

Empowerment:

40 Articles- about Empowerment and Energetics. Excellent articles.*
Links on Empowerment, Self-mastery and Procastination.
Empowerment Resources Online Bookstore. Books for Personal Growth, Social Change, and Ecology.

Personality Tests:

Self-Assessment:

Click on Self-assessment.
The Enneagram-the nine types of people which comprise humanity.
Align your career with your heart's vision
Are you a worrywort?
Interactive Consciousness Builder: Helps you Get Clear On What you Want in life.*
What is Your Self-Leadership Quotient?

Healing:

The Healing Energy Within You
Program Yourself for Success-An excellent article!
Planning a Retreat; time for you.By Jennifer Louden
The basics of Meditation
Articles for helping yourself.
Healing links at About.com
Healing Book list.

Exercises you can do:

12 Ways To Speed Things Up- By Andrew Lutts. This is excellent! I hung this on the back of my bathroom for a year and it’s a great reminder!*
Remembering Your Dreams- by Ted E. Tollefson. Excellent Site!
Click on "Four Agreements" - By don Miguel Ruiz. Scroll down to the 4 agreements. Practice them.

Journaling:

How writing can be good for your health!
About.com Search: Journaling ideas! *
About.com Search: More Journaling Ideas!
Good journaling page.
Caroline’s Journaling Page. (All Caroline’s have ROCKING pages!)
Serenity—It’s name says it all. Cool page with info on meditation, self-journaling, etc.
Writing exercises. I like this page J

Self-Help Books/Online Books:

An online self-help book that covers pretty much all areas: physical, mental, and emotional. Check it out!
New thought books online (Lists about 100 free online books for your perusal)
An Online book: Spiritual Marketing "A Proven 5-Step Formula for Easily Creating Wealth from the Inside Out" by Joe Vitale*
Life Design. Table of Contents helps you ask such questions as: Where have you been? Reviewing your life. Where are you now? Where are you going? And How do you plan to get there?
A Path with a Heart- by Jack Kornfield. Meditations.
A List of Self-help Books. Categories include: Family, Stress Management, Understanding Self And Others, Communicating/Relating, Career Development, Death And Dying and Parenting.
A catalog of books called Inspiration and Self-Help
Recommended Books on Inner Healing
Recommended Books on Meditation
A great book list to check out.
Info. about a book dealing with anxiety contagion in relationship.
Books on Optimism, Self-love, and Empowerment by Harvey Cohen.
List Your Self: Listmaking As the Way to Self-Discovery , by Ilene Segalove and Paul Velick.
Journal to the Self: 22 Paths to Personal Growth, by Kathleen Adams.
Description: A nationally known therapist provides a powerful tool for better living--a step-by-step method to personal growth, creative expression, and career enhancement through journal writing.
New Diary: How to Use a Journal for Self-Guidance & Expanded Creativity, by Tristine Rainer.
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Julia Cameron.
The Creative Journal : The Art of Finding Yourself, by Lucia Capacchione.
The Power of Your Other Hand : A Course in Channeling the Inner Wisdom of the Right Brain, by Lucia Capacchione.
Your Perfect Right, a book on assertiveness

More Articles:

A list of many great essays. You just have to check this one out!
Explains the difference between Worrywarts and Smart Worriers.
Psychology and its relation to religion essays
The low-downs of Counseling-What is it really? And do I need it?
University of Chicago- A Good source of essays on many topics- such as Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness Depression, Eating Disorders, Family and Childhood Issues, Relationships, Sleep, Stress Wellness, etc. *
Need help with an Internet Addiction?
Overcoming Procrastination
Preventing Perfectionism

Pages with more Self-help links:

Personal Development--80 excellent links. Definitely a page to check out!*
Web Sites that are good for you. Many Links on these areas: Sites for Expanding consciousness, Spirituality and Spiritual practices, Religious and Mythic studies resources, People and Places on the Journey of the Spirit.
Part 2 of Web Sites that are good for you. Mental health, Recovery, Yoga, Health and Wellness.
Part 3 of Web Sites that are good for you. On this page you will find: Online Publications, Poetry, Tools for Betterment, Divination, and Fun Stuff.
Excellent site. Has toll-free (800) numbers for many illnesses, diseases and health problems. *

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