Personal Growth

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Self-Talk: A Powerful Antidote to What Ails You

Self-Talk: A Powerful Antidote to What Ails You

The way that we talk to ourselves is a powerful determiner of our moods and behavior. Our self-talk literally becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and eventually our reality.

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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How to Build High Self-Esteem

How to Build High Self-Esteem

One way we develop self-esteem is by learning resilience--practicing positive mental strategies to support ourselves when life gets tough.

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Allowing Negative Emotions

Allowing Negative Emotions

We habitually distract ourselves from our negative feelings. However, as we face them with compassion and non-judgment we experience emotional nourishment and personal liberation.

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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I Will Open My Heart

I Will Open My Heart

All of life, the good and the bad, can bless us if we open our hearts to the love abounding in our moment by moment experience.

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Most People Want to go to Heaven, but They Don’t Want to Die to Get There

Most People Want to go to Heaven, but They Don’t Want to Die to Get There

Most people want to go to heaven, they just don’t want to die to get there.  I chuckle every time I hear this phrase. We want the rewards that come from big goals but fear the price. This is true in so many areas of life. For example, I may want: to be lean and […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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The Power of Deep Relaxation

The Power of Deep Relaxation

Find greater happiness and well-being through deep relaxation.

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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How to Handle Your Disappointments

How to Handle Your Disappointments

I think of disappointment as a situation or event when reality does not match our hopes or expectations. It is when things don’t go as we’ve planned or at least would like them to go. It’s a common human experience. We’ve all been disappointed—lots. For example I was disappointed to learn, recently, about my heart […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Coming to Grips with My New Reality Following My Angioplasty

Coming to Grips with My New Reality Following My Angioplasty

My Trip to ICU Although India has been quite an emotional roller coaster during our last nine months, I never expected it to include a trip to an emergency room and four day stay in ICU. I have been concerned for some time about pressure around my lower chest, shortness of breath, tiredness, even some […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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