A.  Feeling Panic, Worry, Fear or Anxiety: Start with these action steps:   1.  Gather more information. 2.  Recollect what was going on just before you felt the symptoms: fear, panic, worry, sadness, depression. Note for people who have sent in questions about the need to binge on food or alcohol.   3.  It is

The “stress reaction” probably started as far back as in cave man days.  Yet it is the one of the most misunderstood issues. Most people associate it with aggravation, anxiety and dis-tress. When the reaction to stress seems to come out of the blue,  or when there is a situation where no stressor can be seen,

The 60 Seconds to Calm exercise works great to quiet a racing mind, and to reduce anxiety and fear.   The detailed written directions are below. We also have an easy to follow video. We recommend watching the free video the first time you do the exercise: 1.  It is easier to follow when Audrey leads

Today Audrey is talking from the big house, workshop area at the Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica.   She is answering questions about getting unconscious information to work for you. She also discusses a technique from an earlier post for opening the mind by changing the questions we ask ourselves. Click on opening the mind to

Back again at the beach.  I’ll only be in Costa Rica at the Writer’s Retreat for a few more days.  It has been wonderful working with this creative group of screenwriters.   Today I made a video post about a way to have courage when doing something new.  I called it Taking the leap because it

Today I’m once again taking a short break.  I’ve been having so much fun working with an amazing group of screen writers. We’ve been talking about using the power of the mind to move past limits.  At the Retreat this year we are in Costa Rica.  It’s really hot, humid and beautiful here, so of

Dr. Audrey talks about Hypnosis. Have you ever wondered if you can be hypnotized?   The truth is that almost everyone can be hypnotized.  In over 27 years of practice as a hypno-therapist I have found that those who are able to keep an open mind, and want to be, can be hypnotized. When clients first come

Playing golf can be a wonderful way to take a break from the pressures of life and work. It can also be a source of frustration something gets in the way of playing at your best. In this article we’ll be discussing what you can do when unproductive thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) that disrupt

I enjoyed our  Q & A session this morning,  and I thank everyone for being there.  Many had the courage to ask hard questions about fear and worry.   And I’ve also received a few emails from the “quiet” people thanking me for holding the session. One of the questions I didn’t have time to answer

There are many ways to reduce stress.  In the  following exercise we will be changing negative  thoughts and images to change the anxiety/stress  cycle.    By making changes using the conscious part of your mind,  you can begin to re-program your reactions.   The beauty of this exercise is that it can help change old patterns of