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- build your think tank - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Tradina DeMaryLearning to think for yourself takes skill and practice. Thinking is a process which involves feelings, beliefs, facts and ideas. All feelings, beliefs, facts and ideas run side by side and up and down in the circle of life. We all were created to live out our full potential of ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Can you change your character? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporIt turns out that a person is able to change to a greater extent than is commonly believed. THAT IN OURSELVES WE CANNOT CHANGE By nature, we are given temperament. And we cannot change that. But this does not mean that the choleric is doomed to stupid and rash acts, and the phlegmatic is ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Cinderella - What a Story! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Todd PuntolilloCinderella - What a Story! I used to be a rescuer. I would find a damsel in distress and save her. That made me a hero, didn’t it? You’d think so. But, after a little counseling for a broken heart and lost marriage, I could see clearer and got the picture. It seems that the rescue mission is ...
Views: 2323(1 vote) - Communication with Children is Not a Hat Trick - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Samuel MeansParents, have you wondered why communication with your disruptive child bear a striking resemblance to a cartoon. Wham! Bam! Pow! Swish! Splat! Things go from bad to worse like the proverbial anvil falling from the sky. Have you rushed in and reacted to what your child has done with ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Controlling Behavior – The Balance between Care and Control - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciDeeply caring for others invites us to step over the relationship line and tell people what to do with their lives. Another motivation is not so benevolent. The actions others take can directly benefit or harm us. Of course, we care. Controlling behavior means offering unsolicited help to ...
Views: 7310(1 vote) - Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Helen FlynnSometimes the holidays can magnify the negative circumstances in our lives. For some there is a need to replicate the "Hallmark" picture of family, complete with the perfect bird ready to be carved, perfectly behaving children, perfectly set table, perfectly cooked food and loving relatives in ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Courage against the enemy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Teresa JoyceHow do we measure courage? I guess it very much depends on your mind set. There are so many ways that it can be measured. We hear stories about the loss of lives in our armed forces whilst serving overseas; sadly this is a measure of their courage after the loss of life. Unselfishness whilst ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I want some peaceful and happy years of my life - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was brought up with eight children Where father was gone from home early morning till late night. Mother all the time angry at one kid or the other. Everybody use to say I was the better behaved sibling among all, and my mom was always partial to other children in ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: What behavior does a control freak have? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently read "Could He/She be a Control Freak?" and I suddenly found information that seemed to pertain to a failed marriage that I was still pondering about. I am wondering, if a person had a chaotic childhood ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Deep Breathing for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDeep breathing can be an important coping skill to learn. It may sound silly, but many people do not breathe properly. Natural breathing involves your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. When you breathe in, your belly should expand. When you breathe out, your belly should fall. Overtime, ...
Views: 2132(1 vote) - Develop Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Veronica BurgessIn the words of the rapper Ludacris, “I feel like slapping somebody today!” Today was one of those days where my emotions were all over the place. One second, I don’t know how I feel, the next second I don’t feel anything, and then later I feel EVERYTHING!!!! “I’m not gonna cry! Ok, I’m ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - Developing Strength of Will - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Andrew VoznyakImagine that you are a person with perfect will-power. With the help of it you have full control over all your actions. If you decided to do something, this will be done for sure, and it doesn't matter how much time and efforts it will take. With the help of will you can fight your fears and ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Difference between Rational and logical thinking - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Sri TulasiRational means it makes logical sense in a mathematical, quantifiable way. Think Spock from Star Trek, or even Dr. Manhattan from The Watchmen. At times, they are coldly rational and only consider pure logic even if absurd moral or ethical sacrifice is involved. Reasonable means it is a ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Digging Deeper - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Emily DeCarloInside all of us is a wealth of untapped potential far beyond our own imaginations and belief. There are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, explored and excavated. God put us on this planet to not just breathe, but to serve Him by serving others. It is difficult to help others if we ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Do or Do Not! There is no Try! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Mark HundleyWhat do Yoda (that enigmatic Star Wars Shaman), the late Dr. Byron Medler (profoundly wise professor of counseling at the University of North Texas) and you & I have in common? We all struggle with the sometimes daunting task of addressing life's challenges in meaningful ways. How many times ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Do You Embrace Change? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Mike RobbinsHow do you feel about change? If you’re anything like me, you probably have mixed feelings about it. While it often depends on our perception of the type of change – big or small, good or bad, needed or unnecessary, easy or hard, etc. – most of us seek and fear change simultaneously. I’ve ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Do You Have a Reset Button? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Camille StrateMost every electronic gadget today has a reset button. New homes have them on every electrical outlet, so instead of blowing a circuit, the outlet cuts off. You push the little red button, and PRESTO...it works anew. Blow dryers have them. Cars have them. Computers, cameras, phones, DVRs, you ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - Do you wear Ego Armor? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Samantha G MartinRecently a friend of mine gave me reason to think by going on and on regarding how wonderful they are, how hard they work and how nice they are to others but why do bad things happen to them? I wasn’t pondering their struggles; I was confused that they felt the need to declare how great they ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Does Hypnotherapy Work? - How Thoughts Become Behaviors - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Kevin SmullinPeople that are unacquainted with hypnotherapy always ask, "Does hypnotherapy work?" The answer is yes! In order to understand why hypnotherapy works so well, it is important to understand how our minds process information and how a thought becomes a behavior. The step-by-step process looks ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Dragon and Eagle are inside us - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporA dragon lives inside each of us. This is a reptilian brain that can react quickly, very quickly to a stress factor. For us to survive. Because when a leopard jumps on your back, you need to act, not think. The trouble is that today we no longer have leopards jumping on our backs, and more ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - Educational Children Books & Toys For Character Education - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Sarah ItzhakiBibliotherapy for social-emotional learning experience. Or in other words, reaching your child‘s inner-world by joining him for the ride with stories, toys and games. By Educational Toys And Children Books For Character Education. An iceberg floating peacefully in the ocean or a majestic tree ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Ergonomic Office Chairs: Part 2 -Postural Practice for Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIn Part 1, a method of pelvic movement was described that helps sustain prolonged sitting in an Ergonomic chair, for users who need to sit all day in productive employment. An exercise was shown that helps improve this movement, as well as its purpose. It was also explained why postural ...
Views: 2646(3 votes) - Feel Healthy and Happy with Angel Raphael - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanRaphael, the Angel of Healing guides all healers who work towards helping others. His main function is to help you feel better as he strives to show you ways to accomplish that goal. In fact, the name "Raphael" means "God heals". This angel not only wants to help you heal, he wants you to ...
Views: 2103(1 vote) - Fight Technology Overload With These 6 Tips - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou love your smartphone – right? How many good things has it done for you today? From connecting with friends to getting restaurant reviews, our phones are invaluable. However, there’s also a downside to our phones. As we focus on our phone, we often neglect dealing with things in the ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Fish Oil for Bipolar Disorder - My Journey - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from Pixie ForestAccording to the psychiatric community, I have bipolar 1 with ultra rapid cycling, but I don't take meds anymore. I tried a few different pharmaceutical drug cocktails before I thought 'Now hang on, this totally sucks and what if I NEVER find the right combo of drugs to meet someone elses' ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Five Roads to Self Discovery . . . How to Find Your Road - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSWebster defines Self Discovery as the act or process of achieving self-knowledge. Further, he defines Self Help as the action or process of bettering oneself or overcoming one's problems. Both are all about changing oneself. It’s all about finding ways to change your life. I love this quote ...
Views: 5721(2 votes) - Flesh or Spirit Fed - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyMan is a triune being. He is spirit, soul, and body. We are made in the likeness of God after the Holy Trinity which is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You are more than just the fleshly body you see in the mirror after getting out of the shower. The real you cannot be seen. The ...
Views: 1948(1 vote) - Focus on the goal to achieve it. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporConcentration can be so difficult in a world where everything is distracting you. But once my cat taught me a lesson in hunting, clearly showing how to behave in order not to lose sight of the target. THE STORY OF ONE CAT We were returning to Sloboda by car. He was sitting on the road and ...
Views: 646(1 vote) - Four Fabulous Tips for a Healthier Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Ben HolbrookSimple Steps to Office Health & Fitness We've all read those overly-flamboyant exercise guides from the 80s. Telling us to take our best lycra outfits to work so we can get the whole office to do some crazy dance aerobics at lunch time. For obvious reasons, it never really took off. People go ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - From the minds of introverts... - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Ketan PMany people complain about their Rude, emotionless, timid & selfish behavior. May they are true, But simply don’t look in own self and understand they have not given them a reason to open up. Yes, I’m sharing some introvert facts and stories. As a shy guy, I also have experienced the same ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Get Out of Mental Hibernation - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetThe news is bad. Few are the days when any positive announcements are made. Job losses are announced by the thousands in many countries. Even if you turn the news off, the negativity still confronts you from everywhere. Many people are walking around with high levels of fear, anxiety and panic. ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - Get Your "But" Out The Way - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Charles EduardosWhat are your excuses for not doing something about your life? When you start learning anything, the line of least resistance has the tendency to win. Don't fall into the trap! Set your goals. Choose a course of action. Hire a coach, hypnotherapist, or other professional to assist you as you ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - Giving your mind some healthy “downtime” - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Kevin BlairRecently, much has been written about our new “plugged-in” society. A recent feature story in the New York Times highlighted the potential dangers to healthy brain functioning that can result from the incessant use of our modern digital communication devices. So many of us are attached to our ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - Great Expectations: Unattainable Standards Harm Your Life and Your Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from nancy traversEveryone has expectations. In fact, everyone hopes that they can achieve the best in their endeavors. However, some of us take our expectations too far. Having goals and standards is healthy; they keep us motivated to achieve and pursue our dreams. High standards motivate us to do our best. Some ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - GTA 5 Torrent Free Download Here With A One Click Only - by Submitted on May 18, 2019 from Alford kamiGTA V for PC torrent Rockstar has not announced or released a version of GTA V for PC. That is clear to most gamers who have bothered to visit a reputable gaming website in the past few weeks or to simply go to Rockstar’s own site. But “most” isn’t all, and someone has decided to take ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Handling the Green-Eyed Monster - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Tina TessinaI can’t escape it, it’s in the news every day, and it fills my counseling office. Yesterday, the news told of a four-year-old who was shot to death by his own father, because the father was jealous of his divorced wife’s new relationship. "O, beware... of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster" ...
Views: 2209(1 vote) - Have You Looked in the Mirror Lately? (article and assessment) - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kris CavanaughHow important is it for you to get a medical checkup? It may not be the most pleasant experience you can have done, but it is certainly necessary to help ensure proper health for your body. The more frequently we have our teeth assessed, our eyes assessed, and all areas of our physical form ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Her Name was Chloe: Childhood Innocence Touches Deeply Within - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeThe beach at the lake was filled, surprisingly so for a Monday; but it was unusually hot, even for a summer day in Wisconsin. Children of all ages laughed with and splashed their friends. Those not braving the cool water hugged the small amount of shade offered by the bushes or trees, moving ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - Hoarding Help - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Steven QaresmaIn broad-spectrum circumstances, individuals with mental illnesses need help, be it from their families, friends, or other support groups. Moreover, therapies were designed not only for health care providers but also for people who takes part in the treatment of a mentally challenged person. ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Holiday Blues: Depression in the Elderly - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from ayen riveraThe holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one’s mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many who live a distance away and visit elderly parents and family during the holidays. When you visit, ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - How can you become more confident through organizing your thinking? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporManaging our thoughts can make us more confident. WHAT IS CONFIDENCE? The man was fired from his job, his wife left him, then he crashed a car in an accident. Sits on the sidelines and cries: - God, why do I need all this? .. A voice from heaven: - Well, you know ... I do not love ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - How can your ego prevent you from getting over someone - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanOne thing that is very popular about falling in love is that sometimes people confuse being in love with wanting to protect their egos and public image. How would it feel like if people knew that you were dumped? Or how would it feel like if people knew that you weren’t up to satisfying your ...
Views: 8506(1 vote) - How does fatigue affect our self-control? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporEveryone knows this state: you are going to do something, but they interfere with you. Heck! Everyone bothers you, even if you are not going to do anything! It's all about the energy deficit that killed your self-control ... HOW ENERGY DEFICIT REDUCES YOUR SELF-CONTROL The volitional ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - How does stress destroy us and how can we deal with it effectively? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporIf we don't die a violent death, then stress will kill us. But mankind has found an antidote to him too. Good is in accordance. Inconsistency is killing. RUN OR FIGHT For many tens of thousands of years, our ancestors polished an effective mechanism for responding to danger, which our ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - How does time heal and how does it cripple our psyche? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporThere is a natural mechanism for stabilizing the psyche, but there are also natural mechanisms that reduce its adaptive properties. WHY DOES TIME HEAL? Everyone knows that time heals. But WHY? Stressful situations can destabilize a person's psyche, introducing him into depressive ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - how mature is your mind? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Tradina DeMaryWhat is maturity? the idea of maturity can be associated with many references. I have researched and explained the idea from a psychological and philological perspective. The fact that nature will offer you more life privileges, the greater your maturity level is a great stimulus for ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - How Saying NO, Having a Backbone, and Being Your Authentic Self Can Help You Become Successful? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownIs this decision going to be good for Me? To help Me be successful? How do I make the right choices? What are the effects and the outcomes. Ask yourself, Who am I really making these choices for? Backbone Power was written to help everyone from mothers, to college grads, to people that have ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - How Smoking Could be Perceived as a Gift Leading to Means of Behavioral Health Modification - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michael WestbrookIt may be hard to imagine how smoking could be perceived as a gift in any light; but when it comes to being presented with the means of a healthy plan of modifying self-destructive behavioral health issues, core beliefs, and addictive tendencies these tools may never have been presented if ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - How to Add 51% to Your Long-erm Memory - Permanently - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Hal WechslerHow to ADD 51% to Your Long-Term Memory – Permanently • 1. This is a conversation I had with my teenager, Mike about a system we teach at our one-day workshop at Columbia University. • It helps our graduates ACE school & their careers. It works for kids age 10, to high school, college & ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - How to Be Charismatic - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Andre ThunaCharisma is that certain something, that twinkle in the eye, the body posture, the words that just seem to flow, the look, the smile. However, it is not a certain something, it is something that each of us has within us. Some individuals are born being naturally charismatic, while others learn ...
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