Article Title: The Cognitive Effects of Brain Injury (Updated)
Author: Trevor Powell
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology
Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk
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Last time we discussed “enlarging your capacity”,
your ability to receive, hold or absorb. Your
potential for growth or development. Your
capacity to believe and receive.
We talked about several items used to contain
water, a glass, water pitcher, bucket, pond,
river and an ocean.
The ... Views: 3322
I often hear Christians and non-Christians
acknowledge that God or the universe will pour
you out a blessing that you will not have room
enough to receive.
I am in agreement with the scripture or
affirmation but my question is not addressing
abundance or overflow. Today my question
in ... Views: 1746
I don't care what your circumstances look like
today. I want to ask can you imgaine yourself
living your dreams? I must tell that if you
cannot see it you will never live it.
If your goal is to lose weight you must see
yourself as the personyou wish to become.
If your mission is to build a ... Views: 928
The GROW model is a coaching model that describes a very simply process that can be followed to help you work towards and to achieve your goals.
GOAL
The first step is to understand what your goal is. Understanding your goal gives you a concrete objective towards which you can work, and the ... Views: 3820
Once you have decided that you are ready to start a home based business on the internet, the next decision is what type of business you will have. There is a multitude of profitable business models to choose from.
1. One of the hottest trends in internet home businesses is niche marketing. This ... Views: 997
What You Don’t Own, Owns You
Now be with me here. I’m about to offer information that might seem a bit out there. Yes, you can delete the whole notion however I encourage you to ponder it.
Bring to mind something that pushes your buttons. These emotions (feelings) are evidence ... Views: 1283
It started with the toaster.
My wife and I get up one weekend morning, plug in our humble little toasting machine, drop in a few slices of bread, then sit back and wait for toast. One minute goes by, then another, then another, and then still another. By now we should have made charcoal let ... Views: 3752
In my 20 years of investing in real estate, I've met a lot of determined people who told me they had made the decision to be successful as real estate investors. Recently I asked one such person what progress they were making; the response was "I feel I'm really close to discovering just the ... Views: 2329
Aromatherapy consists of using different aromas to affect a person's mood or behaviour. In the practice of aromatherapy, each essential oil is believed to possess unique specific properties that positively affect different areas of a person's life. Some are used to soothe physical ailments, ... Views: 2068
Have you been searching for happiness and inner peace?
How would you like to stop that chatter box in your head, right now, and live a happy and peaceful life?
Can you stop for a moment and just breathe. Do it now. Can you hear yourself? Isn’t your mind saying something else?
Something like… ... Views: 2644
The Dark of the Moon is considered an especially mysterious, fruitful, and flexible time of "molding" the creative experiences that will come forth in the weeks immediately ahead. It is said that wishes made as the last sliver of the Moon's light fades on the left, and affirmed through the Dark ... Views: 1063
The issues of immigration and housing have been big issues in the news in recent years, with both being bones of contention and debate. In the former case, there has been a split between those who have welcomed the new source of labour coming from eastern Europe, set against those claiming that ... Views: 651
Humans today are a pill-popping species.
Can't sleep?
Pop a sleeping pill.
Aches and pains?
Take some painkillers.
Depressed?
Take anti-depressant pills.
Caught a cold?
Take more pills.
See lines appearing on your face?
Pop in an anti aging pill. Makes sense, right?
But can anti aging ... Views: 1262
What is the traditional approach for trying to get focused in business? It is the Pareto principle, commonly called the 80/20 rule, meaning that 20 percent of the effort or activity is always responsible for 80 percent of the results.
It’s absolutely ludicrous and out of date. Pareto’s not ... Views: 1017
Do you need more money? Do you have debts to pay? Would you like to contribution more to your retirement? Are you sick and tired of the same cost of living raise? One of the best answers to improving your financial picture is merely to make more money.
The easiest way to make more money is to ... Views: 1954
We’ve discussed the first five steps in building your character – reflection, moving out of your comfort zone, practicing new characteristics, seeking feedback, and finding a coach. Here are the last steps you’ll need to build character.
Keep a Learning-and-Progress Journal
Writing down what ... Views: 1116
We’ve discussed the first five steps in building your character – reflection, moving out of your comfort zone, practicing new characteristics, seeking feedback, and finding a coach. Here are the last steps you’ll need to build character.
Keep a Learning-and-Progress ... Views: 1204
Insomnia cures are needed for this growing epidemic. More than a third of adults are suffering from sleep problems. It's a scary statistic, however for a large proportion of the population it has become the norm.
So what can be done to counter this growing problem? Well for a whopping 40% of ... Views: 1166
If at all possible, put as much physical distance as you can between yourself and the stalker. Change address, phone number, email accounts, cell phone number, enlist the kids in a new school, find a new job, get a new credit card, open a new bank account. Do not inform your paranoid ex about ... Views: 905
Our Common Humanity
We are all part of the human race. We share the resources of this world. We have so many things in common. One of the key steps to taking friendship to the next level is to treat your friends with great respect.
Treat them as human beings, not as a source of gain or ... Views: 798
The increase in business volume forces business organizations to search for answering services. The smaller offices find it most economical to have live answering service as it provides the basic support suited to their needs. The live answering service offers most common details to the callers ... Views: 680
It’s that time of year again – football season is in full swing, the leaves on the trees are turning red, orange, and yellow. Little goblins are fantasying about the pile of candy they will bag on Halloween Night. When the days grow short and the air gets crisp the ... Views: 1215
How about starting a business blog and making money from it. Business blogs cater to the specific niche of business it targets. For example if you are financial wizard and have knowledge of investing in shares, why not start a blog about investing in shares? And if you are fond of books why not ... Views: 733
When you are planning for a new business venture or seeking an expansion of the current business or renovating your home, small amounts can not suit the purpose. These activities need lump sum amount of money. The loans sanctioned without a security also charge you high interest rates. So when ... Views: 775
The body's entire metabolic process depends on an alkaline environment. When we ingest too many acidic or acid-producing foods, excess acid corrodes tissues and organs, which leads to illness, sickness and disease. In addition, acid also provides a favorable environment for harmful bacteria and ... Views: 3478
Does it pay to do more with less and focus more?
Focus is the key to your profits!
Look at one of my favorite examples: Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s.
Ray used to get asked, “When are you going to diversify?” He had a great answer for this question: “We will ... Views: 888
With the modern technological advancement, we are continuously getting benefited in our life. Consider those times, when our ancestors walked miles after miles to reach to their destined place, they couldn’t even imagine of a vehicle for them. However, today we are totally dependent on our car ... Views: 728
In the last two years there have been several shocking attacks caught on video of people being attacked and beaten while nearby adults did absolutely nothing to help out. Find out how not to panic and freeze when confronted by violence against you or others
In the last two years there have ... Views: 2020
Acne is an irritating skin condition that is occurred as a result of clogged skin pore created by dead cells in combination with oils secreted from oil glands. Whiteheads, black heads and pimples are different varieties of acne. There are a significant varieties of acne, that are extensively ... Views: 960
‘It’s not the mountain we conquer-but ourselves.’ Sir Edmund Hillary
Few of us will ever have the desire to set as tough a challenge as conquering Mt. Everest, but most of us do indeed set smaller personal challenges for ourselves along life’s journey. Facing my fortieth birthday, I was ... Views: 7735
Are you thinking about moving into management with your company? Before you ask your boss for the promotion, it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about whether or not you are management material. The fact that you are an outstanding employee does not mean that you will like being a ... Views: 1187
While it’s easy to realise that hard work, motivation and enthusiasm may help get you ahead in the workplace, it’s often harder to identify the many ‘workplace no-nos’ that could severely hinder career progression. Read on to find out about some of the more common things ... Views: 3908
Psychologically, triangles are very complicated. Most people don’t seek them out—at least not consciously. They just seem to happen. One moment you are happily single. The next thing you know you are in love with someone who is married. Or you are happily married and suddenly you ... Views: 2336
First, we discussed how to find your character through meditation and evaluation. Next you need to set goals that will move you out of your comfort zone and consistently practice new characteristics.
Set Stretch Goals
From the list you have created set some goals for improvement. Set the goals ... Views: 885
At the end of every year, most retailers would like to bet their sales fortune on Christmas shopping season. Everyone knows that it always will be Christmas boom for online or offline retailing. Yet there're a lot of great opportunities to make an effective promotion when holiday season comes. ... Views: 1303
You may have heard the recent trouble you friends or family has had trying to get a home loan. I am sure you have heard all about the home loan industry's problem this past year. Even if you were not in the home loan market yourself this year, chances are it will affect you one way or another. ... Views: 891
If you fell down and hit you head, were in a car accident, or became violently ill, would you seek medical attention? Would you go to the hospital or doctor as soon as possible? The answer is yes, of course you would. Then why don’t we seek help when we suffer an emotional loss?
So many ... Views: 1368
In life, all the rewards go to those who actually get things done. They go to those who have the discipline to do what they have set out to do. The rewards go to you.
Decide right now, what it is that you want, and what behaviors will give it to you.
Once you have decided what needs to be ... Views: 613
It is true when people say that someone’s smile can light up one’s day and make you forget all your worries. So it is natural for us to want to preserve that smile at all costs. However, only few of us pay a conscious effort in trying to maintain regular oral health, besides regular ... Views: 869
Have your ever been hurt by someone? Has anyone ever caused serious injury to you either emotionally, mentally or physically? Are you or any of your family member a victim of a heinous crime?
You are not alone. At some point of our lives, we had experienced hurt caused by our loved ones, ... Views: 4588
Some of my coaching this month has prompted me to explore the button pushing phenomenon with my clients. During this newsletter we will answer the following questions:
What is the label on that button on my chest?
What is my automatic reaction to it being pushed?
What is the result of that ... Views: 3674
In recent years, depression has gained much attention from the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Not only are much research done to study the causes of depression but substantial development costs too have been heavily invested by pharmaceutical companies to produce effective drugs in ... Views: 898
There will come a time when a person has to effectively deliver a speech in front of a group of people, so books that teach public speaking tips have become hot sellers. The rules of public speaking are as simple as A, B, C. Captivate your listeners by knowing the background and expectation of ... Views: 1041
“Who needs to know salary negotiation tips?” you might ask. Every deserving employee does! If there comes a point in your career when you feel deprived of the greater opportunities your job has to offer, then you need to know and apply effective salary negotiation tips to stay ahead. ... Views: 1690
It is every mother's desire to see their children grow up healthy. Baby from birth to 4 months are fed either with breast milk or infant formula approved by the doctor. From 4 to 6 months onwards, solid food is gradually introduced as your baby's nutritional needs increases. Up to the stage when ... Views: 888
Coaches, mentors! I have a great tool for you. This tool will help your clients eliminate a limiting belief in 10 minutes or less. I promise you that.
But you need to do something special. You need to go to the nature. Take your car, bring your client and tell him that he’s going to have a ... Views: 5621
Walking down the wedding aisle and exchanging the wedding vow, meant for a lifetime, is the most meaningful moment for anyone who is deeply in love. As romantic as it may sound, how many couples do stick with each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to ... Views: 9414
Marketing For Small Businesses That Think BIG!
Small businesses that think BIG use a multifaceted approach to marketing. Learn the secrets, gain the tools then watch your business accelerate to the next level of success.
Marketing For Small Businesses That Thing BIG! is a seminar packed ... Views: 1858
Many of my clients will ask me after their session if they can take me home with them! That question always makes me smile and feel good knowing that I helped them leave my office feeling better than they did when they arrived.
However, everyone has a massage therapist with them all the ... Views: 3072