Listen to yourself say these French words: Salut Comment-allez vous Demain Bonne nuit Adieu How did you do in terms of pronunciation? Let’s change the approach this time. Imagine you are talking to a French speaking person. Use these words in response to the French questions and phrases he throws at you. Were you …
One of the habits that has served me well throughout my life is keeping the mindset of a student. I’ve always had an insatiable curiosity about a wide variety of topics, and I’m usually reading several books during the same time period. I’ve read about some really fascinating things, like quantum physics, and some …
Are Exam Techniques Better Than Knowledge? Half a century ago I learned about exam techniques. At that time I was snowed under with study, and my headmaster said that I had as much chance as the Man in the Moon of passing three Ordinary level GCE subjects. He was right at that time! It …
Identity theft is now more prevalent than ever. A person can use your personal information, bank details or credit card details without your permission for personal gain. This is a fraudulent use of your information and normally will cause you, the victim, varying degrees of loss and inconvenience and therefore identity theft avoidance methods …
Sometimes very simple techniques are the most powerful. Each morning the minute you wake, write down three things in this day you have to look forward to. If you are having difficulty doing this, look for very simple pleasures, like: having a cup of coffee or tea, playing with your pet, experiencing a sunny …
We all have to find what works best for our individuality, since each and every one of us is different. Accepting our own actions, behaviors and thoughts is not the beginning of learning who we really are. Rather, it is an attribute, which follows a connection between our past and our futures. You heard …
If you have a back injury or are recovering from back surgery, you know it can be a debilitating experience. Most people don’t know how important their back is until they injure it in some way, and then the simplest chores become painful events. A back brace can help alleviate symptoms from minor back …
Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do? As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had …
Uncomfortable social situations are the worst-minor blunders can leave you embarrassed and feeling socially inadequate. A few simple tricks can help you avoid the most common mistakes and boost your self-esteem and social prowess at the same time. The Name Game You walk into a meeting and say, “Hey, Larry, how are you?” to …
Attraction is a very powerful tool to use to get what you want, if you know the proper way to use it. People interact with each other on a daily basis, and most times this is because one person needs something from the other. Getting others to do what you want them to do …