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- Definition: Personal Values - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisValue is a concept that describes the beliefs of an individual or culture. A set of values may be placed into the notion of a value system. Values are considered subjective and vary across people and cultures. Types of values include ethical/moral values, doctrinal/ideological (political, ...
Views: 50758(4 votes) - Definition: Interpersonal Communication - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisInterpersonal communication is the process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. Types of Interpersonal Communication This kind of communication is subdivided into dyadic communication, Public speaking, and small-group communication. Dyadic communication is simply a ...
Views: 39943(2 votes) - Definition: Verbal Communication - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen we communicate verbally with others, either in a conversation or in a presentation, our usual goal is to have people understand what we are trying to say. In order to accomplish this, we should remember the acronym KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). When we talk to others, we assume they ...
Views: 33418(2 votes) - Definition: Physical Fitness Test - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisA physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and endurance. They are commonly employed in educational institutions as part of the physical education curriculum, in medicine as part of diagnostic testing, and as eligibility requirements in fields that focus on ...
Views: 30288(3 votes) - Definition: Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisLow self-esteem as an illness Low self-esteem meets the criteria for an illness or disease because: Low self-esteem is uncontrollable in nature: People with low self-esteem feel insecure. They are not sure what normal is, and they are not comfortable with themselves or with others. They are ...
Views: 26294(2 votes) - Definition: Life Skills - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisLife skills have been defined by WHO as “abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life”. They represent the psycho-social skills that determine valued behaviour and include reflective skills such as ...
Views: 24014(2 votes) - Definition: Self Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Debbie MolisSelf motivation is the ability to satisfy a desire, expectation, or goal without being influenced to do so by another person. Self motivation is the key to a paradigm shift or behaviour changes amongst individuals. Many motivation courses or peak performance training mainly address this aspect ...
Views: 23936(3 votes) - Definition: Energy Systems - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are three sources of [[ATP]]. ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. For example a 100m sprinter would use this ...
Views: 22187 - Definition: Self Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisSelf-awareness is the explicit understanding that one exists. Furthermore, it includes the concept that one exists as an individual, separate from other people, with private thoughts. It may also include the understanding that other people are similarly self-aware. Self-awareness remains a ...
Views: 19425(2 votes) - Definition: Effective Communication Skills - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisHere are some guidelines for developing good communication skills that you can practice anywhere and at anytime. Steps 1. Make eye contact. Whether you are speaking or being spoken to, looking into the eyes of the person you are in conversation with can make the experience much more ...
Views: 19067(2 votes) - Definition: Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisHave you ever gone out of your way to NOT take care of yourself? Does it ever seem like you're working against yourself? Do you ever ask yourself "Why did I do that??". My "inner saboteur" loves to tell me "leave the dishes, you can do them later.". This is particularly harmful for me for two ...
Views: 16065 - Definition: Life Journey - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisAlong one’s life journey, there will definitely have ups and downs. There will be storms and difficult times. Have you wonder why is this so? Basically, there are 5 reasons, which are: 1. To develop your character. When you are facing the most challenging time in your life, it is usually the ...
Views: 16035 - Definition: Courtship - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Debbie MolisCourtship, traditionally the wooing of a female by a male, includes activities such as dating (dinner and a movie, a picnic, or general "hanging out"), along with other forms of activity, such as meeting online (also known as virtual dating), chatting on-line, sending text messages or picture ...
Views: 14138(5 votes) - Definition: Inner Peace - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisPeace is a state of harmony, the absence of hostility. This term is applied to describe a cessation of violent international conflict; in this international context, peace is the opposite of war. Peace can also describe a relationship between any parties characterized by respect, justice, and ...
Views: 13506 - Definition: Management Theory - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisTheoretical scope Mary Parker Follett (1868–1933), who wrote on the topic in the early twentieth century, defined management as "the art of getting things done through people". One can also think of management functionally, as the action of measuring a quantity on a regular basis and of ...
Views: 12945(4 votes) - Definition: Personal Habits - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisFew things are more difficult than kicking bad habits or developing more positive ones. But it is definitely worth the effort. Bad habits like smoking, overeating or self-criticism shorten lives and lead to underachievement, and unsuccessful attempts to change them lower self- esteem. In ...
Views: 12611(2 votes) - Definition: Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisMost people experience life as a roller-coaster of different emotional states, accepting without question that emotions are something that just happen in response to life events. In any given day, you may experience a range of states, some positive and some that are negative or distressing. The ...
Views: 11811 - Definition: Management Development - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisManagement Development is best described as the process from which managers learn and improve their skills not only to benefit themselves but also their employing organisations.[1] In organisational development (OD), the effectiveness of management is recognised as one of the determinants of ...
Views: 11453(2 votes) - Definition: Self-Image - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Debbie MolisA person's self-image is the mental picture, generally of a kind that is quite resistant to change, that depicts not only details that are potentially available to objective investigation by others (height, weight, hair color, sex, I.Q. score, is this person double-jointed, etc.), but also items ...
Views: 11182 - Definition: First Love - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Debbie MolisPerhaps nothing is ever quite as painful as getting over your first love. It's not just any old break-up; this is the boy/girl who taught you what it means to fall in love. You thought you'd spend the rest of your lives together. You have loads of jokes and memories of the time you spent ...
Views: 11135 - Definition: Subliminal Perception - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisA subliminal message is a signal or message embedded in another object, designed to pass below the normal limits of perception. These messages are indiscernible by the conscious mind, but allegedly affect the subconscious or deeper mind. Subliminal techniques have occasionally been used in ...
Views: 11118(1 vote) - Definition: Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisEmotional intimacy is a dimension of interpersonal intimacy that varies in degree and over time, much like physical intimacy. Affect, emotion and feeling may refer to different phenomena. Emotional intimacy may refer to any or all of those in both a lay or a professional context. Emotional ...
Views: 10538 - Definition: Managing Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Debbie Molis1. Change the cause of emotion. Fix the thoughts, fix the emotions. Circumstances do not cause emotions – rather, your thoughts and attitudes about those circumstances do. the only exception is when emotion is driven by a physical chemical imbalance in the brain, which can be identified and ...
Views: 10349 - Definition: Building Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Debbie MolisRead this if you want some advice on how to make your relationship work smoothly. Steps 1. Communicate (talk) with each other about anything and everything. Share your deepest thoughts, wishes, hopes, needs, wants, and dreams. Your social life, your school life, your family life, what's going ...
Views: 10265 - Definition: Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisNegative emotions sap your energy and undermine your effectiveness. In the negative emotional state, you find the lack of desire to do anything. The mind is filled with thoughts of fear, doubts and insecurities. Your body experiences fatigue, tightness and muscle tension. Notice that your ...
Views: 9964 - Definition: Communication Tools - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisTo create dynamic relationships, whether personal or professional, you must first understand the importance of clear communication and build skills in this area. Steps 1. Listen: respect others' right to complete their thoughts before you interrupt to say what you want to say. 2. Take notes ...
Views: 9387 - Definition: Financial Goal - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisObjective or target, usually driven by specific future financial needs. Some common financial goals for an individual are: saving for a comfortable retirement, saving to send children to college, managing finances to enable a home purchase, minimizing taxes, maximizing return on investments ...
Views: 9331 - Definition: Self Mastery - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Debbie MolisSelf Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if you cannot help yourself, you will have limited ability to help others. Self mastery is the ability to make the most out of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. In other words, to be the best you can be. As a result of your ...
Views: 9289 - Definition: Chronic Illness - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisIn medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. The term chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development. A chronic course is distinguished from a recurrent course; recurrent diseases relapse repeatedly, with periods of remission ...
Views: 8905 - Definition: Personal Finance Budget - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisA personal budget is a finance plan that allocates future personal income towards expenses, savings and debt repayment. Past spending and personal debt are considered when creating a personal budget. There are several methods and tools available for creating, using and adjusting a personal ...
Views: 8778 - Definition: Intrinsic Motivation - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisMotivation is a reason or set or reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior as studied in psychology and neuropsychology. The reasons may include basic needs (e.g., food, water, shelter) or an object, goal, state of being, or ideal that is desirable, which may or ...
Views: 8522 - Definition: Human Energy Fields - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisThe Human Energy Field, sometimes called the Aura, is a complex combination of overlapping energy patterns which define the unique spiritual, mental, emotional and physical makeup of an individual. A person's Human Energy Field (HEF) is that part of the Universal Energy Field (UEF) associated ...
Views: 8172 - Definition: Ascension - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisAscension is about humans clearing, healing and evolving our energies into a higher form...ascending to a higher vibrational level. The Angels, Light Beings and the Ascended Masters are flooding this plane with guidance, wisdom, information, and techniques. It is up to each one of us to embrace ...
Views: 8165 - Definition: Healthy Habit - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisA habit is an action or series of actions that we perform in a subconscious manner. We don't have to consciously think about doing these things, they seem to happen on their own. Habits can be good or bad, depending on how they enhance our quality of life, or detract from it. Have you ever ...
Views: 7971 - Definition: Physical Training - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisAs controversial as what physical training methods to use is the topic of physical training frequency. Physical training frequency is how often you should physically train to get optimum performance improvements to reach your fitness training goals. Let me first ask you a question... Why do ...
Views: 7964 - Definition: Personal Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisPersonal Coaching is a term generally used in the fields of business, executive, life, dating and career coaching to differentiate the coaching process from the more popular connotation of sports coaching. However, sports and personal coaching have the same origin. Personal Coaching is a ...
Views: 7952 - Definition: Nature of Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen the question "What is the meaning of life?" is asked, one of a variety of questions may be implied, such as: "Why are we here?" (or, "What is the origin of life?"[1]), "What is the nature of life (and of the universe in which we live)?",[1][2] "What is the significance of life?",[2] "What ...
Views: 7746 - Definition: Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Debbie MolisUnconditional love is a concept that means showing love towards someone regardless of his or her actions or beliefs. It is a concept comparable to true love, a term which is more frequently used to describe love between lovers. By contrast unconditional love is frequently used to describe love ...
Views: 7614 - Definition: Bad Habit - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Debbie MolisEveryone has bad habits and they want to get out of them. But, they may try to overcome a bad habit and lose out to the habit. This "How to" will let you know how to overcome bad habits. Steps 1. Plan your day. Execute the plan accordingly. 2. Before going to bed, analyze how you have ...
Views: 7170 - Definition: Hostility - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisHostility is a form of angry internal rejection or denial in psychology. It is a part of personal construct psychology, developed by George Kelly. In everyday speech it is more commonly used as a synonym for anger and aggression. In psychological terms, Kelly defined hostility as the wilful ...
Views: 7005 - Definition: Optimism - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisOptimism is an outlook on life such that one maintains a view of the world as a positive place. It is the opposite of pessimism. Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best. A common conundrum illustrates ...
Views: 6970 - Definition: Mechanoreceptors - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisA mechanoreceptor is a sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion. There are four main types in the glabrous skin of humans: Pacinian corpuscles, Meissner's corpuscles, Merkel's discs, and Ruffini corpuscles. There are also mechanoreceptors in the hairy skin, and the ...
Views: 6911 - Definition: Simple Living - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Debbie MolisSimple living (or voluntary simplicity) is a lifestyle in which individuals consciously choose to minimize the 'more-is-better' pursuit of wealth and consumption. Adherents choose simple living for a variety of reasons, including spirituality, health, increase in 'quality time' for family and ...
Views: 6511 - Definition: True Self - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisMany neurologists, philosophers, and everyday people propose that we each have a self. There has been rich and raucous debate across centuries and cultures about what that is. After 15 years' study I propose there are two types of self which regulate your personality and behaviors every day. If ...
Views: 6259(1 vote) - Definition: Quality of Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Debbie MolisThe well-being or quality of life of a population is an important concern in economics and political science. It is measured by many social and economic factors. A large part is standard of living, the amount of money and access to goods and services that a person has; these numbers are fairly ...
Views: 6225(1 vote) - Definition: Love At First Sight - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Debbie MolisLove at first sight is an emotional condition whereby a person feels romantic attraction for a stranger on the first encounter with the stranger. The term may be used to refer to a mere sexual attraction or crush, but it usually refers to actually falling in love with someone literally the very ...
Views: 6007 - Definition: Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhile aging is inevitable, many of the degenerative changes that prevail past middle age are not if preventive steps are taken.Recent medical research confirms that good nutrition can prevent, or at least slow down,such debilitating conditions such as Osteoporosis,Diabetes,and Heart Disease. In ...
Views: 5955 - Definition: Energy Pathways - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are three sources of [[ATP]]. ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. For example a 100m sprinter would use this ...
Views: 5955 - Definition: Business Management Skill - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisLeadership is back in fashion. Of course, it never truly disappears from the front line of management. But when the Harvard Business Review devotes a whole issue to the subject, it’s clear that leadership has passed into the conspicuous phase of its attention cycle. That isn’t surprising. The ...
Views: 5952(1 vote) - Book Review: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability in Work and in Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
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