Comments for Divine Self! http://www.annettecolby.com/blog Discover the Joy in You Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:54:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on How to Get Through Your Day when You’re Sad, Tired, or Just Not Feeling Well by Jill http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2010/03/08/how-to-get-through-your-day-when-you%e2%80%99re-sad-tired-or-just-not-feeling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-1348 Jill Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:54:40 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=710#comment-1348 Thank you for this Dr. Annette. I have been very sick since last night and all day today...due to not being on needed medication (dr. appt soon, but refills won't be given because its been too long since appts for me) and at one time today I just started crying because I feel so sick and am so tired. :( I have been just trying to take it easy and not move around much (sick to my stomach)...well enough about me today, I don't want to divulge too much and make this a negative reply. Thank you for this Dr. Annette. I have been very sick since last night and all day today…due to not being on needed medication (dr. appt soon, but refills won’t be given because its been too long since appts for me) and at one time today I just started crying because I feel so sick and am so tired. :( I have been just trying to take it easy and not move around much (sick to my stomach)…well enough about me today, I don’t want to divulge too much and make this a negative reply.

]]> Comment on Overcoming Stage Fright and Fear of Public Speaking by Milt Wood, Ph.D. http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2009/06/18/overcoming-stage-fright-and-fear-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1343 Milt Wood, Ph.D. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:33:35 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=378#comment-1343 The importance of taking several deep breaths is truly an effective way to help manage one's public speaking anxiety. The reason "why" is seldom explained. The power of this technique goes back to what is called the "Fight or Flight Response." This is a type of survival response that is particularly important when we face a truly life threatening situation. Many automatic things happen inside our body when this results in a big squirt of adrenaline being introduced into our blood stream: e.g., our eyes dialate, our heart rate increases, our visual field narrows, we perspire and our breathing rate increases to a point where we're pumping so much extra oxygen in our body that we begin to feel light-headed. Out of all these automatic responses (and there are more) only one is also under conscious control... our rate of breathing. When we put our breathing rate under control by taking slow, deep breaths, two major things happen. 1. We reduce the likelihood of over-oxygenation that makes us feel light-headed, and 2. it signals the other automatic responses taking place that maybe the threat isn't as bad as expected. Taken together, we put a throttle on the Fight or Flight Response that in turn helps us relax. Just thought I mention why deep breathing is always useful in a high stress situation... assuming we really don't have to fight or run. Then the extra oxygen can really help :-)) The importance of taking several deep breaths is truly an effective way to help manage one’s public speaking anxiety. The reason “why” is seldom explained. The power of this technique goes back to what is called the “Fight or Flight Response.” This is a type of survival response that is particularly important when we face a truly life threatening situation. Many automatic things happen inside our body when this results in a big squirt of adrenaline being introduced into our blood stream: e.g., our eyes dialate, our heart rate increases, our visual field narrows, we perspire and our breathing rate increases to a point where we’re pumping so much extra oxygen in our body that we begin to feel light-headed. Out of all these automatic responses (and there are more) only one is also under conscious control… our rate of breathing. When we put our breathing rate under control by taking slow, deep breaths, two major things happen. 1. We reduce the likelihood of over-oxygenation that makes us feel light-headed, and 2. it signals the other automatic responses taking place that maybe the threat isn’t as bad as expected. Taken together, we put a throttle on the Fight or Flight Response that in turn helps us relax. Just thought I mention why deep breathing is always useful in a high stress situation… assuming we really don’t have to fight or run. Then the extra oxygen can really help :-) )

]]> Comment on Overcoming Stage Fright and Fear of Public Speaking by Keith Davis http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2009/06/18/overcoming-stage-fright-and-fear-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1342 Keith Davis Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:47:59 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=378#comment-1342 Hi Dr Who would have thought that Cher suffered from stagefright! In terms of remedy, I would say: 1 Regular practice in a supportive environment - try joining a Speakers Club. 2 Know your material well - practice, practice, practice. 3 Deep breathing. 4 Learn how to look confident - doesn't matter how you feel inside, the audience only see the outside. Good luck to anyone who suffers with stagefright. .-= Keith Davis´s last blog ..<a href="http://easypublicspeaking.co.uk/find-a-speakers-club/" rel="nofollow">A helping hand…</a> =-. Hi Dr
Who would have thought that Cher suffered from stagefright!
In terms of remedy, I would say:

1 Regular practice in a supportive environment – try joining a Speakers Club.

2 Know your material well – practice, practice, practice.

3 Deep breathing.

4 Learn how to look confident – doesn’t matter how you feel inside, the audience only see the outside.

Good luck to anyone who suffers with stagefright.
Keith Davis´s last blog ..A helping hand… My ComLuv Profile

]]> Comment on Awakening Higher Consciousness by Jim Brooks http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2009/11/19/awakening-higher-consciousness/comment-page-1/#comment-1330 Jim Brooks Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:22:53 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=577#comment-1330 Hi Annette, It never fails that I find nuggets of wisdom and truth when I come to your web site looking for some insight into feelings I have been having! Your posts about awakening higher consciousness are great food for thought. For the past couple of years now I have been on a journey away from low self-esteem, depression and food addictions to reach a point where I love living life in ways I never knew possible. One thing I find myself asking myself "what's next?" on this journey. It's been amazing, but through all the work I have completed, I am not the same person spiritual as I was most of my life. I seek to make my life one of giving of myself, to be a positive influence on the world around me, to contribute to the world rather than just take from it. I hear this "calling" me in my heart, but it is a whisper, a hint, that I have been trying to define, to listen more closely to. I always felt it would be some sort of flashing neon sign, but it isn't! Any additional thoughts on how to "listen" to your heart are welcome ... frankly, this is very new territory for me, having lived my life being reactive to my environment rather than proactive. What a beautiful journey lies ahead of all of us! Thanks Annette for everything you do! - Jim Hi Annette,

It never fails that I find nuggets of wisdom and truth when I come to your web site looking for some insight into feelings I have been having! Your posts about awakening higher consciousness are great food for thought.

For the past couple of years now I have been on a journey away from low self-esteem, depression and food addictions to reach a point where I love living life in ways I never knew possible. One thing I find myself asking myself “what’s next?” on this journey. It’s been amazing, but through all the work I have completed, I am not the same person spiritual as I was most of my life. I seek to make my life one of giving of myself, to be a positive influence on the world around me, to contribute to the world rather than just take from it. I hear this “calling” me in my heart, but it is a whisper, a hint, that I have been trying to define, to listen more closely to. I always felt it would be some sort of flashing neon sign, but it isn’t! Any additional thoughts on how to “listen” to your heart are welcome … frankly, this is very new territory for me, having lived my life being reactive to my environment rather than proactive. What a beautiful journey lies ahead of all of us! Thanks Annette for everything you do! – Jim

]]> Comment on Seven Simple Ways to Fall in Love with Yourself by Kathleen http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2010/03/05/seven-simple-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 Kathleen Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:14:35 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=701#comment-1324 I'm definitely having FUN! Throwing out the old and bringing in the new......soon! Happy Birthday, Annette........I'm sure you will have some fun in California! Will be thinking of you. Love, Kathleen xoxoxoxo I’m definitely having FUN! Throwing out the old and bringing in the new……soon!

Happy Birthday, Annette……..I’m sure you will have some fun in California! Will be thinking of you.

Love, Kathleen
xoxoxoxo

]]> Comment on Celebrate and Play In The Snow! by Jill http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2010/02/11/celebrate-and-play-in-the-snow/comment-page-1/#comment-1292 Jill Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:38:33 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=676#comment-1292 I for one cannot wait for spring, much warmer temperatures to be able to go outside and take walks and do everything that we wanted to do in the winter! (standing outside in line waiting to get in/get tickets for a concert isn't fun in the snow/cold/ice) :) I for one cannot wait for spring, much warmer temperatures to be able to go outside and take walks and do everything that we wanted to do in the winter! (standing outside in line waiting to get in/get tickets for a concert isn’t fun in the snow/cold/ice) :)

]]> Comment on Depression – How to Handle Suicidal Thoughts by Dr. Annette http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2008/07/09/depression-%e2%80%93-how-to-handle-suicidal-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1291 Dr. Annette Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:12:46 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=65#comment-1291 Brian, life is gladdened to have you continue forward... and so am I. Brian, life is gladdened to have you continue forward… and so am I.

]]> Comment on Depression – How to Handle Suicidal Thoughts by Brian http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2008/07/09/depression-%e2%80%93-how-to-handle-suicidal-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1289 Brian Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:41:56 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=65#comment-1289 I just wanted to give an update that I've come along way, and have chosen life. The thoughts are far from me, and the depression has lifted. Thank you very much for being there and listening. I just wanted to give an update that I’ve come along way, and have chosen life. The thoughts are far from me, and the depression has lifted. Thank you very much for being there and listening.

]]> Comment on Celebrate and Play In The Snow! by Dr. Annette http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2010/02/11/celebrate-and-play-in-the-snow/comment-page-1/#comment-1288 Dr. Annette Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:47:11 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=676#comment-1288 Hi Jill, so glad you stopped by to say hello! That was a great snowday!! I suppose when the snow, especially snow like that, happens only every few years, it really brings out inner playfulness. And now, just a few weeks later, spring is here in Dallas. My daffodils are almost in full bloom, there's a flock of almost 100 robins in my yard, and the trees are beginning to bud. I love life and seeing it emerge once more in the spring makes me energized and excited. Hope you are also enjoying the nature around you, no matter what the weather is doing! Hi Jill, so glad you stopped by to say hello! That was a great snowday!! I suppose when the snow, especially snow like that, happens only every few years, it really brings out inner playfulness. And now, just a few weeks later, spring is here in Dallas. My daffodils are almost in full bloom, there’s a flock of almost 100 robins in my yard, and the trees are beginning to bud. I love life and seeing it emerge once more in the spring makes me energized and excited. Hope you are also enjoying the nature around you, no matter what the weather is doing!

]]> Comment on Ten Things to Do Every Day to Keep Your Joy Abundant by Dr. Annette http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/2010/02/25/ten-things-to-do-every-day-to-keep-your-joy-abundant/comment-page-1/#comment-1287 Dr. Annette Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:38:56 +0000 http://www.annettecolby.com/blog/?p=696#comment-1287 Kathleen, that's another powerful way to keep joy abundant! Taking time alone can allow us opportunity to really step back and access our surroundings without the interference of anyone’s perspective, but our own. It reminds us of the beauty inside that we may have forgotten exists. Kathleen, that’s another powerful way to keep joy abundant! Taking time alone can allow us opportunity to really step back and access our surroundings without the interference of anyone’s perspective, but our own. It reminds us of the beauty inside that we may have forgotten exists.

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