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- 5 Ways To Give Up Improper Habits - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Angie LewisI use the word “improper” because I hate using the word “bad”. Bad sounds evil or terrible, and some habits just aren’t that bad; they might be annoying but they are not bad. What improper habits do you have? We all have improper habits that we exhibit occasionally, ...
Views: 2889 - 6 Habits To Get Motivated When Depressed - by Submitted on May 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDepression is a problem faced by all age group in a country. People who know about depression and various coping strategies also slip into depression at times in their own life. Everyone is aware of different methods but do not know how to apply in their life. When a person is affected by ...
Views: 639 - 6 Habits You Must Stop to Beat Depression - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharDepression is chemical imbalance in your brain but chemical imbalance is not from your birth. There was a time when you were not depressed rather you were happy and peaceful but over a period of time you developed a few habits consciously or unconsciously which led you to depression. Now those ...
Views: 1184 - 6 Steps to Keeping it All in Perspective: How to Not Take Yourself So Seriously - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Jenn KayeHave you ever been so caught up in your own problems that you didn’t even notice what was actually taking place around you? Or been so wrapped in responsibility and self-judgment that you failed to recognize the beauty and wonderful events actually occurring in your life? Have you ever taken ...
Views: 2933 - 7 Best Habits To Develop In Life - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamAll people have a group of habits that decide the standard and state of their lives. Whether bad or good, mostly what we do on a day to day basis is defined by the habits that are engraved into the neural pathways of our minds over the years. While the bad habits pull us back from achieving ...
Views: 565 - 7 Quick Tips To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraAvoid being road-kill on this super charged super highway called life in the 21st century. There is an increase in the amount of information and activity that bombards us on a daily basis and there is no sign of a slow down. In fact, we can feel its exponential growth. It is time to take charge ...
Views: 2229 - 7 Simple Steps For Developing Good Habits - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDeveloping good habits is one of the best ways of living a healthy lifestyle. But developing good habits is not as simple as it sounds. Developing good habits is difficult because you get comfortable with the things you do every day and making changes becomes a tough task. Therefore, to help you ...
Views: 627 - 7 Steps For Super Productive Habits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe have all been there, binge-watching Netflix or social media instead of working, getting sidelined by insignificant emails, text messages or calls and not to mention that the world of distraction is just a click away. Developing a strong habit of deep focus and concentration will be the ...
Views: 471 - 7 Steps to Effective Study Habits - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamGood study habits can determine one’s success with good grades in exams, getting a degree or completing tasks or assignments on time. By nature, habits are automatic reactions or actions. Having a good habit to study regularly can reduce the stress one feels around exam time! Following ...
Views: 549 - 7 Steps to Make or Break The Habits - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe all have many habits, some good and the others not so good. Our habits are the behaviors that we have developed over a course of time. Eventually, the habits occur almost automatically. We all have bad habits too. Some have less, some have more. Subconsciously, we know and want to ...
Views: 530 - 70 Interesting habits of successfull people - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe are living in a world where success and failure are part and parcel of our life. But we as human beings always opt for success. In facts our motto should become a successful person in whatever area you are working. To become successful should be our dream in life. If we look around, we can ...
Views: 468 - 8 Misconceptions About Mental Health That You Will Want to Avoid Making - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Dr Valeria Lo iaconoWe have come far in recent years in our understanding of mental health issues. There is still far to go though and some misconceptions still abound. So let us take a look at eight of the most common misconceptions about mental health, and address them. 1. People with mental health problems ...
Views: 872 - 9 Daily Habits That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHaving enormous goals for your life is exhilarating, exciting and sometimes, utterly terrifying. If you create daily habits to automate certain aspects of your life, however, you’ll create a sturdy foundation to require risks from. As tempting as it is to undertake and alter quite one habit ...
Views: 430 - A Deeper Look at National Public Radio – Judging Others - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThis NPR program was aired in November of 2010. I’d finished writing a “Deeper Look” movie review of “The Blind Side” last night. But, now it’s Sunday morning and I’m planting shrubs in my back yard. I’m hoping to turn my mud spot into a sea of green; it would feel so much better when ...
Views: 1475 - A Healthy Weight For Life - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Angela YasulitisReaching your goal weight brings a feeling of elation that you won't soon forget. 16 years after reaching my goal weight using Weight Watchers, I still remember that feeling of joy and pride. That feeling - although you remember it, unfortunately won't keep you from gaining the weight back. I ...
Views: 1167 - A primer on how to change habits, be more productive, and improve your health - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusMost of life is done by rote. For most of us, alarm clocks buzz the same time every morning. The average grocery store stocks over 38,000 items; yet the standard shopper goes to the same store every week, usually on the same day, and chooses from the same few dozen items every outing. We ...
Views: 1114 - A PROLONGED PROCESS TO PUBLICATION - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsAN EXTENDED PROCESS God blessed me to publish my first book of poetry entitled, ON SOLID GROUND: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions. All of the poems are God inspired and are based on His word with a scripture reference for each one. I may have written the words, but God spoke them to my ...
Views: 1442 - A Quick Guide To OCD Treatment Options - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Steven QaresmaObsessive Compulsive disorder or better known as OCD is a serious disorder that can ruin your life ultimately. Normal Functioning may not be plausible if left untreated. Social isolation is likely among friends, co-workers and even family members resulting in loss of important relationships and ...
Views: 1285 - A Realistic Way To Look At Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerMental illness carries a lot of stigma. People often hide their diagnosis or minimize their symptoms because they are afraid of the judgment that will follow. It seems easier for many to suffer in silence than to have everyone else look at them as broken or crazy, as something to be feared or ...
Views: 1541 - A South Beach Smoke Starter Kit for a Better Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Oliver ButlerYou should make sure to read through some south beach smoke reviews if you just aren’t sure whether or not making a switch to electronic cigarettes could be a good thing for you to do. You might have noticed that a lot of people around town are smoking these lately, and you could be curious ...
Views: 767 - About custom baby blankets - by Among the variety of personalized gifts that are becoming more famous in the world of gifts, personalized baby items comprise a large part. There are many baby gifts that can be personalized. This makes the present more valuable than the value of your money.
Parents treasure personalized ...
Views: 196 - Accountability - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Sandy AndrewHave you ever heard these statements, or said them yourself, “It is not my fault, it really wasn’t me!” or “He drove me to do this.” What does this sound like to you? It sounds like denying responsibility for your actions Accountability! That is a foreign word to most people and especially to ...
Views: 1645 - ADHD - Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Scott WolfendenThe symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affect approximately two to three million in the United States. While ADHD is often referred to as a childhood disorder, it also affects adults and while up to 50% grow out of ADHD as they enter adulthood, many continue to have serious ...
Views: 1476 - ADHD Addiction and Life Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Michelle RazFind Your Special with a Life Coach after Addiction It is not true that everyone is special. It is true that everyone was once special and still possesses the ability to recover it. -Chris Jami, Killosophy We put our children in schools so that they get educated and enlightened. Then when ...
Views: 1298 - ADHD Cure and Treatment - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Steven QaresmaAttention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder, which can affect a child if ADHD cure is not prescribed. Symptoms of ADHD include restlessness, difficult on completing tasks, inappropriate behavior, impulsivity and hyperactive. ADHD must be identified early enough so ...
Views: 1349 - Adjusting Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Karen Kleinwort"A couple of months ago things were so stressful at work that everyone – including me – was tense all the time. By the time I got home I was completely drained and wanted nothing more than go straight to bed." Does the above scenario sound at least a little familiar? Can you identify with the ...
Views: 1537 - African Americans It’s Time To Forgive Yourselves! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Andrew BozemanIn my last article, I told you that it is time to forgive those who have harmed us. I spoke not only of this generation, but the generations that lead to this generation. That’s a lot of work. It is challenging work. It is also rewarding work. But be aware that it is still work ...
Views: 1361 - African Americans What Does Forgiveness Really Mean? - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Andrew BozemanI’ve been urging you to practice forgiveness. I asked that you forgive white society for their transgressions against us and I asked that you forgive yourself for getting caught up in the negativity that they have heaped upon us and turning it in on yourself. But this begs the question, just ...
Views: 1608 - Air conditioning: air purification and cooling for home or office - by Submitted on May 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliAir purification and air conditioning are becoming common in many homes and businesses these days. This popular kit allows you to control the temperature and cleanliness of the air inside a building to provide a more comfortable atmosphere. Air conditioning is integrated into many new building ...
Views: 422 - Alcohol Anonymous (AA) Step 7 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from April WrightThe Seventh Step Prayer My Creator, I am now willing That you should have all of me, Good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me Every single defect of character Which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, As I go out from here, To do your ...
Views: 1398 - Alienation & Loss of sense of belonging - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joan LassalleWhat causes an individual to feel a sense of not belonging in the family unit in which they lived and enjoyed before? Both young people and adults sometimes feel alienated although no one person might have specifically caused it. It is usually a combination of factors such as their early ...
Views: 2244 - Alternative Solutions for Managing Behavioral Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerIf medication does not always serve as a permanent solution, then it seems sensible that other alternatives could work just as well. This article will observe those alternatives, as well as emphasize the beneficial role teachers have in helping parents decide the type of treatment that is ...
Views: 1391 - American movies focusing on cars - by Why are cars so important to the American narrative? Perhaps because America was built from travel: the journey from the homeland to the land of opportunities; the trek through the vast unexplored land, creating new settlements and new opportunities along the way. Build steel and asphalt roads ...
Views: 173 - American movies focusing on cars - by Why are cars so important to the American narrative? Perhaps because America was built from travel: the journey from the homeland to the land of opportunities; the trek through the vast unexplored land, creating new settlements and new opportunities along the way. Build steel and asphalt roads ...
Views: 174 - An idea of some of the high-tech gadgets - by Technological devices have become a rage in today's world and science has been making such rapid progress that new devices are invented on a daily basis. There are so many gadgets available on the market today that you really get confused on what to choose. Let's take a look at the latest ...
Views: 167 - Anger is an Anchor: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Anger - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Anica OaksAnger can be one of the most destructive emotions of all. It can be harmful to your health, relationships and well-being. Taken to an extreme, it can cause you to do things you later regret or that have legal consequences. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage and reduce your anger. If ...
Views: 1710 - Animal Teachings - Your Unconscious Trash Habits Need To Change - Raccoon Jughead's Message To Humans - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelOne hot summer day I saw a very strange creature roaming around on the property. It looked somewhat like an anteater from a distance, but they don't live in this part of the world. I grabbed my binoculars to get a better look. It was a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head. I initially laughed ...
Views: 1865 - Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Linda SimmonAnxieties and fears generally develop from an unknown primary cause through an association with something else. The trigger (which is usually non-threatening itself) is frequently buried in the subconscious and over time an association with the fear or anxiety develops later at a moment of ...
Views: 1904 - Are we evil? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThis question used to be at the forefront of my mind, imbedded so deeply that there seemed to be no escaping the powerful emotions that it evoked. When did it start? Why was I born this way? How could I stop the terrible things going on all around me I was hurting so many people. Maybe the ...
Views: 1370 - Are Yo0u a Perfectionist? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sharon Ball"The perfect is the enemy of the good." - Voltare Are you a perfectionist? If you are, you probably admit it with pride. You probably feel it shows you are careful and detail oriented. But the reality is that perfectionism can result in procrastination, loss of productivity, and missed ...
Views: 1936 - Are You a Pleasure Junky? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Kim OlverWhat is a pleasure junky, you ask? A pleasure junky is a person always seeking happiness in short-term, feel good ways. A pleasure junky would choose junk food over good health, casual sex over a committed relationship and impulse spending over long-term saving. A pleasure junky wants to feel ...
Views: 1216 - Are You a Stress Case? 5 Natural Ways to Improve Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Anica OaksWhether you have a great job, make a lot of money and have the perfect family or struggle on a daily basis with arguments between you and those you love, there is some kind of stress at some point. You need to know how to recognize stress when it appears and how it affects the body so that you ...
Views: 1142 - Are you a Victim or Victor with Plant Based Eating? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt has been said that we have two life timelines. 1. The chronological timeline 2. The quality of life timeline Often, the quality of life ends 10 – 15 years sooner than the chronological. For many people the last 10 – 15 years is filled with sickness, disease, arthritis, and ...
Views: 966 - Are you a Victim or Victor with Plant Based Eating? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt has been said that we have two life timelines. 1. The chronological timeline 2. The quality of life timeline Often, the quality of life ends 10 – 15 years sooner than the chronological. For many people the last 10 – 15 years is filled with sickness, disease, arthritis, and ...
Views: 938 - Are You Addicted to Your Device? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Mike RobbinsThis past weekend, while we were away for the 4th of July holiday, I had a profound realization of how addicted I've become to my iPhone. While I love many aspects of how technology enhances our lives and allows us to connect with one another in some very cool ways, I'm also aware of the ...
Views: 1631 - Are You DOING Life, or Are You Doing LIFE? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Dr. Janolyn MooreAre You DOING Life, or Are You Doing LIFE? It all depends where you place the emphasis on the words to grasp the meaning of this repeated title. Ask yourself--are you both the prisoner and the jailer of your days? Or, do you allow yourself the freedom to consciously design and live your life ...
Views: 1308 - Are you guided by ego or spirit? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageConsider this... when you do a kind deed, do you need to get credit for the action or do you take action simply because the task needed to get done? Your initial reaction may be that you took action on something because it needed to get done. Yet, many people (on a hidden level) can't stand the ...
Views: 1389 - Are you really who you say you are? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1536 - Attitude Building - Complaining - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Prakash SeshadriThis is the most talked about trait of a person. Whenever we refer to someone and our understanding of them, we tend to say "He has a good attitude", "She has a good attitude". "His or Her attitude is not good" etc. Attitude can be seen as our "mental filters" through which we see the world. ...
Views: 1131 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalAutism is a lifelong neurological condition. Among the several developmental disorders in children, autism is the most common brain disorder. Autism manifests as differences in development in three main areas: 1. Communication (verbal and non-verbal), 2. Social interactions and 3. ...
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