Several seemingly unrelated conditions might be related to the health of one’s gut flora.ADD, ASD, dyslexia, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and asthma among others.

GAPS Conditions

If your gut biome is unhealthy foods will be broken down improperly. This leads to deficiencies in certain nutrients as well as toxicity in the blood stream

Toxic Load

If your mothers got flora was unhealthy or you were born via C-section you likely did not develop good gut flora as an infant.Breastmilk also transfers vital bacteria into the system of an infant. Formula impairs the development of a proper gut biome an infant.Antibiotics often damage the beneficial flora while several types of bad bacteria and fungus are unaffected, leading to an imbalance.Different foods feed different species of our gut flora. Eating too much sugars and processed carbohydrates feed certain species especially candida.

Causes Of Gut Biome Imbalance

ADD and ASD among other conditions may be caused by a gut imbalance among infants.Improper gut flora causes certain nutrient deficiencies and a higher toxic load. Depending on the exact nutrients or toxins in the system, different parts of an infants brain may not develop properly.This could lead to several different developmental disorders.Fixing your gut biome can relieve symptoms of these conditions.You inherit your gut flora from your mother (whose gut flora is impacted by your father during intercourse). Therefore, these problems might run in families without necessarily being genetic.

Hypothesis/Theory: 

Avoid lactose and casein, which are found in milk. Casein if broken down improperly turns into casomorphin, which is an opiate.Similarly, gluten if broken down improperly creates gluteomorphin, another opiate.Starch, in those with a gut imbalance, is a great source of food for the abnormal gut flora. Although once removed and the gut can heal, starch may be reintroduced.Disaccharides (double sugars) require certain enzymes to be broken down into single sugars. If you don’t have enough good bacteria, The disaccharides are digested by pathogenic bacteria, and broken down into toxins.

What To Avoid Eating

Processed foods lose a lot of nutritional value, and gain much that is harmful.Fats that have been heated can turn into trans fats, which replace other unsaturated fats in our cell structure, but leave the cells unable to do their proper job. This causes a plethora of problems.Acrylamide is a neurotoxin found in several kinds of baked goods, and fried starchy foods as well as instant coffee.Enriched flours have lost many nutrients and have harmful preservatives and pesticides.Soy impairs mineral absorption and reduces thyroid function. It also has toxic levels of aluminum and nitrates.

What to Avoid Eating Pt. 2: Processed Foods

The introductory diet deals with those who have constipation or diarrhea as well as specific food intolerances such as dairy or eggs.The following sections are for those without obvious signs of gastric distress.

For those with poor digestion:

Meats and animal products contain the highest continent of vitamins, amino acids, nourishing fats, and many other nutrients and minerals we need.Organ meat, eggs, and fish liver oil are especially good for you.Meat should be fresh or frozen but not preserved. Sausages should only be made of full fat meat, and seasonings such as salt, pepper or other herbs.Eggs are extremely nutritious and require very little digestion.

What To Eat: Meat

One should eat large quantities of fresh organic non-starchy vegetables. Everyone knows vegetables are good for you.You might be sensitive to nightshades (tomatoes peppers eggplants etc.). Avoid them initially and you may lose your sensitivity over time.Meat digestion often leads to acidity which can be combated by eating raw vegetables.

Foods To Eat: Vegetables

All fresh or cooked fruit is great. If bought dried or frozen ensure nothing has been added.erries are wonderful sources of nutrition.Ensure that your fruit is ripe. Unripe fruit has starch which is a disaccharide and must be avoided. For example, bananas should have brown spots.Fruit can interfere with the digestion of meat and should be eaten in between meals. With the exception of lemons, sour apples and avocados.

Foods To Eat: Fruit

Nuts and Seeds: Should not be roasted, salted, coated or processed in any way. Many instances of allergies are caused by contamination instead of the nut itself. Certain seeds should be soaked in water for ~12 hours to aid in digestion. Beans: only certain beans are allowed. They are dried white or haricot beans, lima beans, string beans, lentils and split peas. Lentils, peas and dried beans must be soaked in water for 12 hours. Honey is the best sweetener, but should be used sparingly especially when starting out. Salt should be unprocessed sea salt or Himalayan.

Foods to Eat: Misc

Vegetable oils become unhealthy when brought to a high temperature. Therefore cooking and baking should only be done with Animal Fats such as lard, butter or ghee. Vegetable oils should be cold-pressed and only used cold, such as in a salad dressing.

What to Eat: Fats and Oils

Lots of Water. Drink when you wake and in between meals. Water with meals can impede digestion. Avoid unfiltered tap water.Weak coffee and tea: these must be freshly made. Herbal teas should not be bought in commercially available mixes.Freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juices. Avoid commercially available juices.Meat/fish stock is good to drink and very nutritious. Alcohol: Drink in small quantities only on special occasions. Good options are: dry wine, gin, tequila, vodka, and whisky. Beer has too much starch. Cordials have too much sugar.

What to Drink

The reasoning and evidence is provided in the book. There is also information about supplementation and probiotics as well as recipes and strategies to get stubborn kids to transition onto this diet. There is a lot of information about the immune system, eating disorders, constipation and diarrhea, and other topics.

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I was diagnosed with ADD and ASD as a child and was recently recommended this book by my nutritionist. 

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of a child diagnosed with learning disabilities, she is acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping these families. She realized that nutrition played a critical role in helping children and adults to overcome their disabilities, and has pioneered the use of probiotics in this field. Her willingness to share her knowledge has resulted in her contributing to many publications, as well as presenting at numerous seminars and conferences on the subjects of learning disabilities and digestive disorders. Her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome captures her experience and knowledge, incorporating her most recent work. She believes that the link between learning disabilities, the food and drink that we take, and the condition of our digestive system is absolute, and the results of her work have supported her position on this subject. In her clinic, parents discuss all aspects of their child's condition, confident in the knowledge that they are not only talking to a professional but to a parent who has lived their experience. Her deep understanding of the challenges they face puts her advice in a class of its own.

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Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of a child diagnosed with learning disabilities, she is acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping these families. She realized that nutrition played a critical role in helping children and adults to overcome their disabilities, and has pioneered the use of probiotics in this field. Her willingness to share her knowledge has resulted in her contributing to many publications, as well as presenting at numerous seminars and conferences on the subjects of learning disabilities and digestive disorders. Her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome captures her experience and knowledge, incorporating her most recent work. She believes that the link between learning disabilities, the food and drink that we take, and the condition of our digestive system is absolute, and the results of her work have supported her position on this subject. In her clinic, parents discuss all aspects of their child's condition, confident in the knowledge that they are not only talking to a professional but to a parent who has lived their experience. Her deep understanding of the challenges they face puts her advice in a class of its own.

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, M.D.

Gut and Psychology Syndrome

Irritability is defined as a mood or state in which one has a heightened propensity to respond to frustrations, even small ones, with anger that is excessive given what might be expected in the situation.<ul><li>Irritation impacts us psychologically in a number of ways</li><li>It makes us more sensitive to small frustrations so we have a harder time shrugging them off or moving past them</li><li>This can make us distracted since our attention ends up being constantly redirected towards trivial incidents and remarks and away from important tasks or relationships</li></ul>

Defining Irritability

Irritability can be a hard mood to break out of because it often creates a negative feedback loop that is self-reinforcing in ways that can deepen its hold on our state of mind.It reinforces our negative mood such that we're much more likely to fixate on anything even mildly upsetting or annoying (we might even do so unconsciously as a way to validate our bad mood).Focusing on all these annoyances then fuels our irritability further, which in turn, focuses us even more intently on validating our irritable mood by continuing to scan our environment for external frustrations.

The Reason For Lingering Irritability

<ul><li>Bring it to their attention.</li><li>Tell them you're concerned because they seem to be in a bad mood more often than not, and they've been responding to you as if you're constantly annoying them.</li><li>Let them know how their mood has been impacting you.</li></ul>

What To Do If Your Loved One Suffers From Chronic Irritability

Ask them to consider trying one of the following techniques that have been shown to lower irritability:<ul><li>Gratitude exercises:</li></ul>Spend 10 minutes each morning journaling about three things for which they're grateful and why-what that thing means to them and why it makes them feel thankful<ul><li>Mindfulness meditation.</li><li>Reframe their mindset.</li><li>Change your perspective to take the sting out of an annoying/upsetting/frustrating situation.</li></ul>Acknowledge that you're asking them to do something that isn't so easy.

What To Advice Chronically Irritable People

Understand yourself and those around you.

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What is a panic attack? Quoted from www.mayoclinic.org, a panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you're losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.

Panic Attacks

<ul><li>Panic attacks can arise because there is a family with a history of panic attacks or panic disorder</li><li>Then, there has been a traumatic event, such as a major accident or sexual harassment </li><li>Besides that, there are big changes in life, such as being left by someone you love, getting divorced, or having a new child in your life.</li><li>Have a history of physical or sexual abuse in childhood</li><li>In addition, a big life stress also greatly affects the emergence of panic attack disorders</li><li>Also smoking or excessive caffeine intake</li></ul>

What Causes Panic Attack?

Panic attacks can be part of anxiety disorders, like PTSD, social anxiety disorder, OCD, and generalized anxiety disorder.The two main treatments for panic disorder are antidepressant medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both have about a 40% response rate though someone who responds to one may not respond to the other. However antidepressant medications carry some side effects. Meanwhile CBT is more lasting with only a 20% relapse rate.

From my.clevelandclinic.org, you can take these actions to lower your odds of having a panic attack:<ul><li>Cut back on caffeine.</li><li>Exercise regularly.</li><li>Eat a healthy diet.</li><li>Manage stress.</li><li>Talk to your doctor before taking herbal supplements or over-the-counter medications. Certain substances can increase anxiety</li></ul>

How To Prevent Panic Attack?

So, that's all about 'Panic Attack Disorders', I hope you live a healthy life so you don't get a panic attack disorder. Remember to live healthy and enjoy you life.

What Causes Panic Attacks and How To Prevent Them?

The Emotion Wheel was created by Robert Plutchik to help organize complex emotions and so that people could more easily gain clarity, identify, and label their emotions. We'll dive into the specific emotions in the emotion wheel, and how to use it, but first let's talk a bit about what an emotion is.

What is the Emotion Wheel?

Emotions prepare us to respond to a perceived or real environmental stimulus (e.g., being chased by a mountain lion or thinking that a friend is angry can both produce fear, causing us to retreat). But what differentiates an emotion from a mood, a physical state, or a thought? Emotions differ from moods in that they typically last minutes to seconds, whereas moods can last hours to days. Emotions also produce a set of coordinated responses (more on this below).

What is an Emotion?

Emotions have been of interest to philosophers and scientists for centuries. Currently, there are 2 primary theories about emotion. The evolutionary theory of emotion states that emotions evolved to enhance survival by prompting appropriate reactions to the environment (e.g., like being chased by a bear). While humans generally do not have the same threats to their survival as our primal ancestors, emotions still serve important social functions by communicating intentions and future actions.

Theories Behind the Emotion Wheel

According to the evolutionary theory of emotion, emotions are thought to have clear neural bases in the brain and are universal across cultures and species. As such, emotions are thought to be innate. ​Plutchik's emotion wheel uses an evolutionary perspective on emotion. ​​

The Evolutionary Theory: Emotions Are Innate

The social constructivist theory of emotion (Barrett, 2009) posits that emotions are not innate, and instead are socially and culturally constructed. In other words, past experience, informed by upbringing and culture, colors our interpretation of visceral experiences and labels them as emotions.

For example, not all cultures have the same words for different emotions (the German word ‘schadenfreude’ means taking pleasure in someone else’s pain and there is no equivalent word in the English language). This view of emotions suggests that multiple brain networks work in tandem during emotional responses (rather than there being specific neural bases for individual, discrete emotions).

The Social Constructivist Theory: Emotions Are Developed

Given the complexity of emotions, Robert Plutchik created the Emotion Wheel to visualize the complexity of emotions and help people identify and label their emotions. The Emotion Wheel uses color to depict discrete emotions and blends of emotion, uses their gradients to express intensity, and uses the geometric shape to reflect polarity (or similarity) of emotions.

The Emotion Wheel

<ol><li>Grief</li><li>Loathing</li><li>Terror</li><li>Vigilance</li><li>Rage</li><li>Admiration</li><li>Amusement</li><li>Ecstasy</li></ol>

The 8 Primary Emotions

The center of the emotion wheel reflects the maximal levels of arousal of each emotion. The emotions further away from the center of the emotion wheel represent milder arousal levels of the primary emotions. Emotions placed closer to each other in the emotion wheel are deemed more similar than those farther apart. The words outside of the ‘slices’ in the emotion wheel are common blends of emotion (e.g., ‘surprise’ and ‘sadness’ combine to produce ‘disapproval’).

Relationships Between Emotions

Emotions are coordinated with the body’s physiological responses. For example, when you are scared, your heart rate typically increases and your palms get sweaty. There is some debate about whether emotions precede or proceed these physiological responses (James, 1884). Either way, there is ample empirical evidence that suggests that physiological responses accompany emotions.

The Components of Emotion in the Emotion Wheel -1 Of 3

Emotions are associated with facial, verbal, and/or behavioral expressions. Charles Darwin first noted the universality of this component of emotion in his book, “On the Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals” published in 1872. For example, he wrote about how the fear expression (e.g., raised hairs or goosebumps) can be seen in cats and other animals (including humans).

The Components of Emotion in the Emotion Wheel -2 Of 3

The subjective feeling component of emotion refers to our experience of emotions. When we talk about our emotions, the subjective feeling is typically what we think of and describe (e.g., “I feel sad about…”). Writing about emotions or using a rating scale to rate your emotions tap into this subjective component.

The Components of Emotion in the Emotion Wheel -3 Of 3

Plutchik argued that each emotion serves an evolutionary function and he identified specific survival behaviors as triggered by specific emotions.For example, the emotions of fear/terror result in withdrawing behaviors that are meant to protect oneself. In our ancestors, fear or terror may have been caused by seeing a wild animal and running away in order to preserve their life. In current times, fear or terror can result from psychological threats of rejection, which can lead some people to run away in order to keep themselves from getting hurt.

The Functions of Emotions in the Emotion Wheel

The Emotion Wheel can be a useful tool in individual therapy, group settings, or on your own to identify, generate, and explore the complexity of emotions. For example, in therapy, the Emotion Wheel can be a visual cue to discuss and label one’s emotions or try to generate an emotion that has been suppressed.

How to Use the Emotion Wheel

The Emotion Wheel can also be used to reflect on some of the bridges people experience between their emotions (e.g., anger and sadness may frequently co-occur). To help people regulate their emotions, the Emotion Wheel can be a visual aid for converting emotions from negative to positive (like going from sadness to serenity). Understanding the underlying functions of each emotion can also help people discuss the root causes of their feelings.

People at times struggle with communicating how they feel. People often say they “feel bad” and sometimes cannot be more specific. Using clear emotion labels helps people to have more awareness of their emotions and communicate with others about their needs. People who use more granular language to describe their emotions tend to be more psychologically healthy and resilient. The Emotion Wheel allows people to do this more easily by using colors, shapes, and symbols, and, like art, it can help people dig deeper into their emotions, their complexity, and their meaning.

Why Does the Emotion Wheel Work?​

Now that you have the emotion wheel to better identify and label your emotions, here are some exercises that can help you put this tool to use to grow your well-being.<ul><li>Explore what emotions you value</li><li>Explore what contributes to your happiness</li><li>Learn to pay attention to the positive</li></ul>

Using the Emotion Wheel to Boost Well-Being​

All perception is colored by emotion.

Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.

Emotions can get in the way or can get you on the way.

What are emotions and what is the Emotion Wheel? Learn how to identify and label your emotions using the Emotion Wheel.

What are emotions and what is the emotion wheel? Learn how to identify and label your emotions using the Emotion Wheel.

The Emotion Wheel: Purpose, Definition, and Uses

<ol><li>Start by changing your thoughts and your words </li><li>Change your actions-by taking bold action every day </li><li>Change your environment-by surrounding yourself with people who support you </li><li>Change your habits-by forming new habits every day </li> </ol>

Recognize That You Have The Power To Change Your Life

Schedule me time at the end of the day. This can help your mind unwind from the stress of work.

Don't Forget To Schedule Me Time

Relaxation hobbies like playing an instrument, drawing, or writing are just a few examples of activities that don't demand much mental work.

Try A Hobby Outside Of Your Work Li

If the criticism comes out of the blue or seems unjustified, it might be difficult to take it with grace. If someone fails to offer constructive feedback, it does not always mean that they woke up this morning with the intention of ruining your day. May be they are focused on completing their own work. Things aren't always what we expect them to be. We don't need to judge.

Try Not To Take Everything Personally

To keep things simple you need to ask questions to yourself what is important and Make decisions with ease. If you want to maintain a healthy weight in the long run, you need to eat healthily and exercise regularly.

Keep Things Simple

Lack of support can lead to conditions like depression and anxiety. When we have good talks with our friends and family, they help us to improve our mental health.

Spend Time With Your Friends And Family

Walking in the fresh air will give you a boost of energy and allow you to perform better at work. It is possible that your productivity and output will suffer if you don't take a break.

Walk In Nature And Have Some Fresh Air

<ol><li>Recognize that you have the power to change your life. </li><li>Schedule me time at the end of the day. This can help your mind unwind from the stress of work. </li><li>You need a new hobby which has nothing to do with your work life. </li><li>Things aren't always what we expect them to be. We don't need to judge. Try to see things as it is. </li><li>Keep things simple in your life by asking few questions what you want in your nearest future. </li><li>Spend time with your loved ones helps you keep away from stress and anxiety. </li><li>Don’t forget to take a stroll in fresh air. </li><li>Be kind to yourself. </li> </ol>

Remember

I love these ideas because it helps me to change my mental health..

Our life is a combination of our thoughts and the way we react to things around us. Change comes from within, and it has to start with your mindset and attitude. Every individual can change their lives by simply creating some positive habits and following them every day.

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Reading this book is like holding a genuine friend in your hands.The style in which this author goes through 'the seven personal assertions' was a much needed reality check to say the least.'This is a conversational slap from the universe to wake up to your true potential, to unfuck yourself and get spectacularly into your life'.

Get Out Of Your Head

This book requires you to seek the answer, not out there, but inside of yourself.Its not that you have to find the answer, you are the answer.

Research in neuroscience and psychology shows that the kind of talk you engage in impacts the quality of your life.Studies have continually evidenced that positive self talk can dramatically improve mood, boost confidence, increase productivity and much much more. It can be one of the key components to a happy, successful life.The reverse is also true that negative self talk can put us in a bad mood and leave us feeling helpless. It makes small problems seem bigger and creates problems which didnt exist before.Your self talk is fucking you up in ways you cant even begin to imagine.

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You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.

Its this simple: in order to improve your internal world, you have to start by taking action in the external world. Get out of your mind and get into your life.

Scientists have discovered that our thoughts can actually change the structure of our brains.This phenomenon is called neuroplasticity.As we go through life experiencing and learning new things, our brains constantly arranges and rearranges the neural pathways that control how we think and behave.The best way to shape thoughts is through conscious, decisive self talk. Just like how we build habits by repeating an action until it becomes automatic, we can use strong and assertive language to create lasting change in our lives over time.You are affecting your brains very biology.

Retrain Your Brain

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

Whatever the domain you're winning in, you'll start to realise something: you're really good at it.You really are wired to win. You can and do achieve the things you set your mind to.

When you stick to whats comfortable for you, doing the same things you've always done, your in effect living in the past - not moving forward. You are repeating behaviours that at one point in your life felt risky, but have since turned into a routine.Success is never certain and it never comes without risk. Successful people succeed because they don't let uncertainty stop them.Once you choose certainty over uncertainty, you stop achieving. Eventually we do that thing called 'settle'. We settle for certainty.The successes and experiences you've dreamed of are waiting for you in uncertainty.

A Paradigm Of Potential

You've probably noticed, when you do try to stay in your comfort zone, you never truly feel comfortable. There's always that nagging feeling that you could be doing more. There's always that desire for a life thats better than the one you have now.There really is no destination, there is only exploring, exploring and exploring.

Its all about momentum. Once you get the ball rolling, its easier to stay moving.Choose action over inaction. Act beyond your automatic thoughts.The car won't start without you putting your key in the ignition.Dont know what to do first or where to start? Great! Thats your first action! Find out. Trawl the Internet, read books, ask questions, take courses, seek advice, do whatever the eff you need to do to UNFUCK YOURSELF and get into your life.'I am not my thoughts, I am what I do'.

Action Greases The Wheel Of Life

Go against the current.People in your life have become accustomed to relating to you as a specific 'kind' of person. So any attempt to break out of that mold, you're not only messing with your own world, you're also messing with theirs.The resistance comes from your mind, not just from other people. Both your conscious and subconscious thoughts can work against you to stop your dreams right in their tracks.

Be Relentless 

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

How do we recognise our hidden expectations? The answer is in the places in your life where you experience disappointment, resentment, regret, suppression, anger, lethargy, essentially anywhere that leaves you feeling deflated like you have lost your self.The greater the gap between your hidden expectations and your reality, the worse you will feel.When you expect nothing, you're living in the moment, embracing the situation you're in.Own the situation and be in charge of it. When you take ownership and responsibility for it, that is when you can change it.

Hidden Expectations

Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and all will be well with you.

There will always be people who will lie and cheat. Its just not healthy for your self to live in the expectation that they won't, and then throw a hissy fit when they do. Remember, in most cases, you will always end up worse off than they do! Much worse.You end up sticking yourself with resentment, regret, anger and frustration. Remember, you are doing this to yourself!Accept things for what they are. Become masterful with your mind and your emotional state. Quieten your mind and allow yourself to act with power rather than succumbing to your internal and external upsets.

Expect Nothing, Accept Everything

Love the life you have, not the one you expected to have.'I expect nothing and accept everything'.

Stay out of the swamp of mediocrity and drama, reach for your greatest self, your greatest potential, and challenge yourself to live that life every single day of it.

One day, you are going to die. You will stop breathing and cease to exist. We are all mortals. There's no escaping this fact.Imagine yourself on your death bed, you start to look back at your life. You never made the changes you wanted and needed. You stayed stuck in that job, that relationship, that overweight body, until the day you die. You are going to feel regret, remorse and sorrow.

Inevitable Death

We all have a past, some of them are fucking horrific. SO WHAT!?!?Why is it that you show more passion for your past than you do your future? Nobody can free you except yourself.Trapping yourself in the past is an easy way of relieving yourself of the responsibility you have for your current circumstances.Build something bigger and create yourself a bright and satisfying future. Focus on the potential and possibility that its weight will snap you free from that significant and laborious past.

Stop Blaming Your Past

Your actions are the only thing separating you from where you are to where you want to be.This isn't just about seizing the day, this is about seizing the moment, the hour, the week, the month. This is about seizing your fucking life and staking a claim for yourself as though your life depended on it. Because, the reality is, it does.

Joining the ranks of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, You Are a Badas*, and F*ck Feelings comes this refreshing, BS-free, self-empowerment guide that offers an honest, no-nonsense, tough-love approach to help you move past self-imposed limitations. Are you tired of feeling fu*ked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unfu*ked version of yourself. ''Wake up to the miracle you are,'' he directs. ''Here's what you've forgotten: You're a fu*king miracle of being.'' It isn't other people that are standing in your way, it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive, it's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself. In Unfu*k Yourself, Bishop leads you through a series of seven assertions: I am willing. I am wired to win. I got this. I embrace the uncertainty. I am not my thoughts; I am what I do. I am relentless. I expect nothing and accept everything. Lead the life you were meant to have—Unfu*k Yourself.

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Joining the ranks of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, You Are a Badas*, and F*ck Feelings comes this refreshing, BS-free, self-empowerment guide that offers an honest, no-nonsense, tough-love approach to help you move past self-imposed limitations. Are you tired of feeling fu*ked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unfu*ked version of yourself. ''Wake up to the miracle you are,'' he directs. ''Here's what you've forgotten: You're a fu*king miracle of being.'' It isn't other people that are standing in your way, it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive, it's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself. In Unfu*k Yourself, Bishop leads you through a series of seven assertions: I am willing. I am wired to win. I got this. I embrace the uncertainty. I am not my thoughts; I am what I do. I am relentless. I expect nothing and accept everything. Lead the life you were meant to have—Unfu*k Yourself.

Gary John Bishop is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Gary John Bishop has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Gary John Bishop's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Unfu*k Yourself

We live in a culture that likes idealism. We notice so much wrong with others, ourselves, the way things are. Little things such as the sound of a car horn or a lost set of keys remind us that idealism is impossible. Often, anger makes a lot of sense. Certain types of anger can be very useful as a source of insight when we've been wronged, when things are going poorly, when we want change. However, anger can also be a source of foolishness, miscalculation, regret, resentment, and detachment.

The good and bad of anger

We can be wronged in unjust ways, such as being targeted,  and in these cases, anger can be used to motivate us to stand up and defend ourselves. But, more often we are wronged in a way where anger will not help to correct or solve it. When we try to resist and reject any sort of softer acceptance and sadness in response to this, we can become hardened with a sort of brute and frequent anger and become numb and unfeeling.

Becoming hardened is unhelpful

Psychologist Magda Arnold developed the appraisal theory. It states that our emotional responses are mostly created by our conscious evaluations of events - how we view, interpret, and label stimuli. For example, if we believe cats are sweet and harmless, holding a particular cat will be a favourable emotional experience. But someone who believes cats threatening or devious, will likely have a negative experience. The responses are very different to the same stimulus.

Appraisal theory

When we are angered frequently or remain angered for long periods, there is an opportunity to switch our mental filter in favour of better, more productive experiences. For the stoics, events in the world are objective and neutral. Our emotional experiences are the product of the stories we tell ourselves. It can't hurt you unless you interpret what's happening as harmful. If we realise that the world has not singled us out, most people are trying their best, that ignorance is more often the reason than malice, we can realise that the situation is not worthy of being angry about.

Practical use of the appraisal theory

Learning how to think really means learning how to exercise some control over how and what you think. It means being conscious and aware enough to choose what you pay attention to and to choose how you construct meaning from experience. Because if you cannot or will not exercise this kind of choice in ... life, you will be totally hosed.

We should not live an agreeable life in which our anger is always denied of its expression. But when anger comes from a place that isn't angry about the thing we seem to be angry about, the anger is a liability, not an asset.  We should not think that we have personally been made victim by the world. When we are angry, all of this sounds nonsensical or impossible, but it is then that these ideas matter so much.

Controlling unhelpful anger

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How To Remain Calm(er) With People - Psychology & Stoic Philosophy

We may feel lonely if we have no one to sit next to at lunch or when we move to a new city, or no one has time for us on the weekend.  However, the occasional feeling of loneliness has become chronic for millions over the last few decades. While we live in the most connected time in history, we feel the most isolated. In the US, 46% of the population feel lonely regularly. In the UK, 60% of 18 - 34-year-olds often feel lonely.

Everybody feels lonely from time to time

Loneliness is a subjective individual experience. You can be surrounded by people yet feel lonely. If you feel lonely, you are lonely.Loneliness can affect everybody, regardless of money, fame, power, beauty, social skills, a great personality.Loneliness is part of your biology, just like hunger. Hunger make you pay attention to your physical needs; loneliness makes you pay attention to your social needs. So loneliness is an early warning system to ensure you stop behaviour that would isolate you.

Why loneliness is painful

During the Renaissance, Western culture turned its focus away from collectivism to the individual. The Protestant theology further stressed individual responsibility. During the Industrial Revolution, people left their villages and fields to enter factories. As a result, stable communities started to dissolve while cities grew. This trend sped up more and more, and today, we move great distances for new jobs, love, and education while leaving our social net behind.

The start of the loneliness epidemic

Everybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors - and that our modern world can turn it into something that really hurts us. Why do we feel this way and what can we do about it? Sources: https://sites.google.com/view/sourcesloneliness/startseite Books mentioned in the endcard: 'Emotional First Aid' by Guy Winch https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Rejection-Everyday/dp/0142181072/ 'Loneliness' by John Cacioppo & William Patrick https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Human-Nature-Social-Connection/dp/0393335283/ OUR CHANNELS ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ German Channel: https://kgs.link/youtubeDE Spanish Channel: https://kgs.link/youtubeES HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US? ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ This is how we make our living and it would be a pleasure if you support us! Get Merch designed with ❤ from https://kgs.link/shop Join the Patreon Bird Army 🐧 https://kgs.link/patreon DISCUSSIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Reddit: https://kgs.link/reddit Instagram: https://kgs.link/instagram Twitter: https://kgs.link/twitter Facebook: https://kgs.link/facebook Discord: https://kgs.link/discord Newsletter: https://kgs.link/newsletter OUR VOICE ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ The Kurzgesagt voice is from Steve Taylor: https://kgs.link/youtube-voice OUR MUSIC ♬♪ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 700+ minutes of Kurzgesagt Soundtracks by Epic Mountain: Spotify: https://kgs.link/music-spotify Soundcloud: https://kgs.link/music-soundcloud Bandcamp: https://kgs.link/music-bandcamp Youtube: https://kgs.link/music-youtube Facebook: https://kgs.link/music-facebook The Soundtrack of this video: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2X3Qezs Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/2tlrWU3 Youtube: https://bit.ly/2CZ6PeN Facebook: http://bit.ly/2qW6bY4 🐦🐧🐤 PATREON BIRD ARMY 🐤🐧🐦 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Many Thanks to our wonderful Patreons from http://kgs.link/patreon who support us every month and made this video possible: Aleksandra Przytuła, Jemma, Will, 士誠 劉, Vincent Boucart, Tea4ever, Thomas Hogdahl, Gaurav Mathur, Andy Matthews, Tom Ingleby, Phil Crawford, Dannythetwo, Carl Canova, Martin Anderson, Mathieu Langis, tineeetim, Jeongmin Bae, Jarno Verhoofstad, Thomas Auberson, Ethan DeKelver, Enis Zeyrek, Dennis Værum, Matt Miller, Sasha Mamzelev, Dunkel, kartacha, Daniel Miller, Joshua Brost, Kyle Ivin, Erich Onzik, Allison McCarthy, Dejan Cencelj, Bogdan DANCU, Peter Cornell, Francesco Rossetto, Michael Mutarelli, Edward DeCook, Yashasvi Singh, Austin Gilstrap-Turner, Josie Xu, NorgTheSupporter, Carmine D'Amico, Ann Poplick, Ingrid Wong, Andrés Help us caption & translate this video! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCsXVk37bltHxD1rDPwtNM8Q&tab=2

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