Inspiration For Life-Hope
I N S P I R A T I O N F O R L I F E
“Encouraging You While I Encourage Me”
November 16, 2006
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IN THIS ISSUE:
=> Never Lose Hope
=> Quotable Quips
=> Biblical Bites for The Soul
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Never Lose Hope In Dealing With Your Fears And Depression
By Stan Popovich
When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy
to feel that things will not get any better. This is not true.
There is much help available in today’s society and the best
way to deal with your fears is to find effective ways to
overcome them. As a result, here are some techniques a person
can use to help manage their fears and anxieties.
You never know when the answers your looking for will come to
your doorstep. Even if the thing that you feared does happen,
there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict
which can be used to your advantage. These factors can change
everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine percent correct in
predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent
to make a world of difference.
Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and
realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your
fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking
yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common
sense. For example, your afraid that if you do not get that job
promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This
depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is
unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds
of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job
promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In
addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have
that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your
present location.
Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out
of bed in the mornings. When this happens, a person should take
a deep breath and try to find something to do to get their mind
off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some
music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them
a fresh perspective on things. Doing something will get your
mind off of the problem and give you confidence to do other
things.
Seek help from God. You might of heard this before, however
have you tried asking God for help? Praying and talking to God
about your problem can be effective. Although the answers might
not come to you right away, you can’t go wrong on relying on
God. You never know how God will work in ones life. All you can
do is to do your best each day, hope for the best, and take it
in stride by using the help of God. God will help us through
our problems if we ask him.
As a Layman and author of an anxiety book, I have done many
interviews with various counselors in how to manage fear,
anxiety and depression. The techniques that I have just covered
are some basic ways to manage your depression, however your best
bet is to get some help from a professional and not to lose
hope. Eventually, you will find the answers you are looking
for.
About the Author: Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s
Guide to Managing Fear” an easy to read book that presents a
overview of techniques that are effective in managing
persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go
to: http://www.managingfear.com
Source: http://www.isnare.com
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QUOTABLE QUIPS
“The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something
to love, and something to hope for.”-Allan K. Chalmers
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay
an invincible summer.”-Albert Camus
“Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or
actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see
them, for they’re always there.”-Norman Vincent Peale
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by
people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at
all.”
Dale Carnegie
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BIBLICAL BITE FOR THE SOUL
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
and in His word I do hope. Psalm 130:5
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power
of the Holy Spirit.”-Romans 15:13
“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.” Psalm 31:24
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