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Author: Ann Weiser Cornell

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Focusing Tip #911 – If you’re anxious about the US election (or anything else)

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 30, 2024April 29, 2025

Are you anxious about current events? Read on… Dear Readers, Yes, I’m anxious about the US election. But I’m not as anxious…

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Focusing Tip #910 – “Do you say back a negative statement in a positive light?”
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Focusing Tip #910 – “Do you say back a negative statement in a positive light?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 23, 2024April 29, 2025

Would you ever change a negative statement to a positive one when listening to someone? Read on… A Reader writes: I think…

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Focusing Tip #909 – Strong Emotions – “Do you do Focusing when you’re agitated or when you’re calm?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 16, 2024April 29, 2025

Do you do Focusing when you’re agitated? Or when you’re calm? Read on… Candace writes: My question is about the timing of…

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Focusing Tip #908 – “For me it felt like words only”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 9, 2024April 29, 2025

What if you try saying the recommended words, and it makes no difference? Read on… A Reader writes: I followed your advice…

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Focusing Tip #907 – “I have to get free from my eating disorder.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 25, 2024April 8, 2025

Are you desperate to fix what’s wrong with you? Read on… Michaela writes: Somewhere you wrote that trying to “fix” yourself doesn’t…

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Focusing Tip #906 – Resolving a family conflict about needs

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 18, 2024April 7, 2025

Are you torn between giving to a family member vs. honoring your own needs? Read on… Julie writes: My sister wants me…

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Focusing Tip #905 – On waking up with an uncomfortable body feeling

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 11, 2024April 7, 2025

What if you wake up with an uncomfortable body feeling? Read on… Lakshmi writes: When I wake on most mornings, there is…

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Focusing Tip #904 – How to know what to Focus on

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 4, 2024April 7, 2025

Out of all the things you could Focus with, how do you know which one to go with? Read on… Jenna writes:…

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Focusing Tip #903 – Deciding between two job options

ByAnn Weiser Cornell August 28, 2024April 2, 2025

Are you faced with two alternatives, and you want Focusing to help you decide? Read on… Sibille writes: How do I go…

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Focusing Tip #902 – Parts – “It doesn’t always feel like just something in me”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell August 21, 2024April 2, 2025

Does it sometimes not feel true to say “it’s something in me”? Read on… Angela writes: The other day I was starting…

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