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Dr. M. Mastria's Articles in General Self Help

  • Facing Your Fear
    Fear is part of being on your growing edge.

    I'm not certain where this statement comes from. I'd like to take credit for it, but I think someone much wiser than I am said this.

    Most people consider fear an emotion to be avoided at all costs. Here, it is considered an indication of change and growth. Could that really be? Let's break this statement down and see if it is true.

    FEAR

    Every human, and at least higher forms of all organisms, have felt fear. It is an inn...
  • What Is It About The Commute That Drains Me?
    On the surface, this is a no-brainer – it’s everything about the commute itself. The time involved, the energy it takes, and - did I mention the time involved? Underneath it though, there are many other factors that go into making us feel drained during the commute, and they can be very different for each person. If your goal is to alleviate the stress of the commute, then it helps to understand what it is that actually is causing the stress in the first place.

    For example...