Psychologists believe that our capacity as human beings depends on what our minds truly believe to be possible. “It’s all in the mind,” as they say. In order to show how simple this idea is, a concrete example may serve to illustrate it. Two students, without their knowledge, were subjected to an experiment. Both …
Insomnia is the condition that keeps people from getting valuable sleep each and every night. Sleep is more valuable than most people realize, as it not only helps you recharge your energy, but allows the body to heal from the day before. Without the proper sleep schedule, the body does not function at its …
Many people take for granted the powerful persuading influence of humor. Humor is often tossed off as sheer entertainment or mere speech filler. The truth is, when you engage an audience with humor, you are accomplishing much more than just getting a laugh out of them. Humor disarms an audience, making them more likely …
Have you heard the expression, “an idle mind is the Devil’s workshop”? There is a lot of truth to this. Our minds are powerful and the things you think about can make or break your attitude towards life. A good example of this is the person who looks forward to retirement, but get depressed …
Are you considering participating in online dating? Here are some tips to make the experience safer and more satisfactory. Watch out for lies and embellishments There are certain things which people commonly lie about within their profile. The most common include: Height, weight, age, and occupation. Also be aware that people may embellish a …
Sometimes people suffer from a level of anxiety so high when up in the air, that they simply cannot function. When anxiety over flying gets to that point, it becomes fear of flying. Especially for people in business, commercial air flight has become a part of the landscape. Business men and women are being …
With media creating hype 24/7, and the pressure that we face on that same timeline to always look our best, it’s no doubt that their are so many “after-market” ways to make ourselves look better. We’ve been made to look one way, in the image of our creators (thanks mom & dad); yet we …
You’re stopped at the corner of Dunn and Bradstreet listening to your latest empowerment tape when, out of your rear-view mirror, you spot a Cadillac Seville preparing to redesign the back of your car. Quick, what should you do? Lawrence Nordhoff, Jr., D.C., accident reconstructionist and author of two texts on vehicle collisions makes …
Do you wish that you could stop or control your drinking? Is the alcohol starting to take over and you feel that you need some help in regaining control? Are you fed up with all of the problems and aggravation that comes from being addicted to alcohol? Have you ever thought of trying a …
Mental health is not the sort of thing most people choose to talk about seriously. We’ve all heard the comments about “Sad Sack,” “Mr Grumpy” or phrases like “Smile, I’ll pay for the stitches” or “Stop moping around.” It saddens me every time I hear a remark like that, something insensitive or said out …