Are you too shy to succeed?

The business world is competitive, and those who stay in the shadows are destined to remain in lower-level positions, even while contributing greatly to other’s success. 

There are times when it’s necessary to speak up and speak out. There are times when one must assert themselves and be both seen and heard. 

But… it’s hard. 

I speak from experience, because while I’ve always enjoyed talking with people one-on-one,

I was terrified to speak up in large gatherings. Years ago, when I became a real estate broker, I felt a need to attend City Council and P&Z meetings. Then, due to the behavior of our city leaders, I learned that I HAD to speak up, even though the idea was terrifying. 

Dr. Bach’s flower essences helped, as did a trick I learned: Always sit in the front row so you don’t notice all the people behind you. 

What causes shyness, and what flower remedies help you overcome it? 

Shyness can come from fear or from lack of self-confidence, and the two are tied together. You fear being ridiculed because you don’t have the self-confidence to ignore what other people might think of you. 

Have you ever felt that way? I certainly did. 

To release fear, use Mimulus. To overcome lack of self-confidence turn to Larch. 

In a negative Larch state, you may feel that you “can’t” speak up for yourself. You “can’t” give a presentation or meet with an important client. You’re simply too sure that you’ll make mistakes, or “make a fool of yourself.” 

Thus, you’re apt to let others take the credit for your ideas or the work you’ve done. . When you do that long enough, you’ll need another of Dr. Bach’s remedies – Willow, to help you release the resentment that you yourself helped to cause. 

Instead of staying in the shadows, visit Feel Bach! Today and get your own personal blend of flower remedies. Get your energies back in alignment, then go forth and create the success you know you deserve.

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Holiday Joy – or Holiday Stress?

Some folks can hardly wait - they're excited over the shopping, the cooking, the gift wrapping, addressing cards, and most of all - getting together at holiday parties and huge family gatherings.

Others are visibly shrinking as the holidays approach - they're dreading the whole season and wishing they could just go hide somewhere until it's over.

Which are you?

If you’re so enthused over the holidays that you say "yes" to far too many requests, it may be time to prioritize. Which activities do you truly love, and which do you do because your participation is expected?

Dr. Bach’s Centaury can help you say "no" to those activities that are low on your list of enjoyment. Meanwhile, the flower essence Oak can allow you to take much-needed down time rather than work yourself into exhaustion.

If you're finding yourself among those who dread the holidays, now is the time to figure out why they bother you so much, and do something to adjust your energies. You deserve to enjoy this season just as much as anyone else!

If you spend too much money, then suffer for it for the next several months, it’s time to figure out why, and do something about it. Is it fear of feeling inferior if you don’t give the “best” gifts? Centaury can help. Is it because you forget about or ignore the realities of your budget once you’re caught in the holiday spirit? Clematis can help. Is it because you can’t decide on the best gifts, so keep on buying? Scleranthus can help.

If you spend the holidays afraid because friends and family are traveling, Aspen will help you combat unfounded worry over their travel.

If you've lost a loved one this year and feel bitterness and self-pity as the holidays approach, Willow will help you to enjoy life as it now is.

Visit FeelBach! to take our easy questionnaire. The FeelBach! experts will put together your personal blend based on your answers.

This year, enjoy the holiday season to its fullest, with help from FeelBach!

If you think life isn't fair… use Dr. Bach's remedies and get over it!

When we hear children screaming "No fair!" we tell them that all things aren't fair, so get over it. When we hear adults muttering "That just isn't fair," we say nothing. Instead, we tend to avoid them.

If you've been feeling that other people are getting all the breaks and that life just isn't fair, it might be time to pull yourself up and realize that it's your own attitude that's preventing you from getting "the breaks."

The fact is, those who are in a continual "it isn't fair" state tend to become more embittered over time. Friends who tried to be supportive gradually drop away, leaving him or her in isolation. With every new complaint, life becomes worse and worse, because the Law of Attraction dictates that we simply get more of what we think about each day.

When negativity has become a long-engrained habit, it isn't easy to switch. It takes a bit of discipline. Fortunately, Dr. Bach's Willow flower essence can help. Willow will realign your energies and allow you to listen and work with your Higher Self.

It will allow you to take responsibility for your own outcomes – knowing that they come from within. It will allow you to train yourself to replace a negative thought with a positive thought.

With awareness, effort, and help from FeelBach! flower remedies, you can take charge of your life and once again become the master of your destiny.

Come here to read more about Willow – and begin your transformation today.