This is the age of the Quick Fix - the magic bullets that claim to take away our sorrows, our tiredness, our sadness.
You need look no farther than your mailbox to see the range of remedies - prescription drugs and supplements - being plugged for everything from stress to low energy.
In the age of modern-day stresses, of recessions and depressions, most people find it hard to resist the cure-all promises of "safe and natural" products.
From those that claim to calm a hyperactive child, to those that give you a much-needed energy boost, or revive a sagging love life, quick fixes are everywhere.
And the fact that the people selling them are raking in a fortune shows that there is indeed a great demand for these products.
There's no doubt that supplements provide genuine relief to those who suffer from organic disease. And some may provide a 'safer' alternative for those who cannot tolerate prescriptions.
But with more and more people reaching for a "safe" pill just to get through the day, taking supplements to cope with life is becoming the norm rather than the exception.
Most of us simply don't have the time or the inclination to address the root cause of our stress. Besides it costs considerably more to consult a therapist than to buy a bottle of kava-kava from an online store.
But quick fixes are a short term solution. And by using them as coping strategies, we risk slipping into a never-ending cycle of psychological dependence, while ignoring the root cause of our stress.
Stress - resulting from the way we react to situations, from the emotions, behaviour patterns and habits that are part of our mental makeup.
Changing the attitudes or habits of a lifetime is never easy. We must find coping strategies - support from friends, family, community, religion, spirituality - and our own inner strength.
We need to use whatever works best for us, to avoid slipping back into the cycle of stress and despair.
The solutions are often there right in front of us - if we care enough to look for them. You could find them in a book, a church, a family reunion, a new love.
Often the answers are right there in your mind, but you have to CHOOSE to accept them.
Solving a problem takes three conscious steps:
Awareness: Realising that we have a problem
Acceptance: That we have to do something about it, and
Action: Taking concrete steps to resolve it
Once you start to eliminate the root cause of your stress, you?ll find yourself reaching less and less for that magic pill, that upper, that quick fix.
A pill might give you a few moments of bliss. But when you eliminate the attitudes and behaviour that keep you down, the peace it brings will last you a lifetime.
About The Author
Priya Shah is the Editor of "Health eBiz," an ezine for Health and Wellness Marketers. Subscribe here to receive information on wellness marketing trends and marketing tips to build your business online http://www.health-ebiz.com
licensed cleaning services Park Ridge ..The surge of emotions.During the middle ages, the court jester... Read More
The world is going downhill faster than an Olympic skier.... Read More
Everything exists twice. First, in your mind. Later, before you... Read More
You know, very often, the manner in which a person... Read More
One of the most powerful influences on your attitude and... Read More
Ten tips to transform your move into a creative life... Read More
Fear is a double-edged sword. It can hold you back... Read More
Almost everyone experiences some form of worry one time or... Read More
No one becomes successful by accident. Motivational speaker Les Brown... Read More
There are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can... Read More
Do you feel that your negative thoughts are holding you... Read More
So what is a limiting belief?Don't you love the current... Read More
Yea, I know........I hear you saying "that's easy for you... Read More
Speaking comes to most people as naturally as breathing. On... Read More
One of my class fellows was really tensed, when asked... Read More
We all know there are ways to become a better... Read More
I've had several coaching clients come to me who, while... Read More
If we are the products of our attitudes then it... Read More
The late Norman Vincent Peale was a controversial preacher who... Read More
Humans tend to categorize things by large or small, bright... Read More
Last time we talked about how to begin building the... Read More
John Ryder awakens feeling rested, refreshed, and sensing a calm... Read More
One Friday in November, I began a journey from New... Read More
I'm sure most of you remember the children's book about... Read More
Everyone faces challenges during their life, from suffering the death... Read More
on demand house cleaning Arlington Heights ..One Friday in November, I began a journey from New... Read More
1. Smile2. Laugh3. Greet people courteously4. Be enthusiastic5. Dream. Engage... Read More
Did you know that the 911 equivalent in the UK... Read More
Who are the Whiners? Whiners are the people who always... Read More
Unhappy? Stressed out? Do you feel you not only want... Read More
If your life is difficult--if it's challenging, exasperating, and vexatious--... Read More
"The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone... Read More
The world is going downhill faster than an Olympic skier.... Read More
Does negative thinking pay? Is it desirable for me to... Read More
Positive thinking in this day and age is a tool... Read More
I'm lucky.When I was fifteen, I was the sole survivor... Read More
As a financial economist my motivation has long been to... Read More
Almost everyone experiences some form of worry one time or... Read More
It was the 10th day of rain, and I walked... Read More
Our lives are busy. We rush here only to remember... Read More
So how do we find meaning? The first step is... Read More
The late Norman Vincent Peale was a controversial preacher who... Read More
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is... Read More
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "Life has taught me... Read More
Who are you?We all know that we are composed of... Read More
I've yet to meet the person who never struggles with... Read More
Lately, I've been hearing that it's not okay to have... Read More
The most happy and successful people on earth have a... Read More
Attitude, has a way of preening itself, often without awareness... Read More
No, not that kind.Power and potential are synonymous. Your ultimate... Read More
Positive Attitude Tips |