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Focusing Tip #915 – “My felt senses disappear…”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell December 4, 2024May 12, 2025

What can you do when your felt senses don’t want to be looked at? Read on… A Reader writes: Whenever I try…

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Focusing Tip #914 – “My body moves when I’m Focusing, sometimes a lot”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 20, 2024May 12, 2025

Is it Focusing if your body moves and doesn’t hold still? Read on… A Reader writes: In a lot of videos I’ve…

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Focusing Tip #913 – Physical Health – Can Focusing help me not have to take medication?

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 13, 2024May 12, 2025

Can Focusing help you use alternative treatment methods? Read on… Helen writes: I’m 71 years old. Twelve months ago I was diagnosed…

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Focusing Tip #912 – Difficult Feelings – Focusing with feeling stunned and heartbroken

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 6, 2024May 12, 2025

Wondering how to listen to parts that are stunned and heartbroken? Read on… Dear Reader: Last week I wrote about how to…

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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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