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- The Abuse Was Passed From One Generation To Another! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, I have had many conversations with my mother about what her childhood was like. This wasn’t simply because I wanted to know what this time in her life was like; it was because I wanted to find out why she behaved the way she did. As the years went by she settled down and was ...
Views: 467 - Stress Triggers: How to Identify Yours - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Rita SchianoEach of us has situations that can make our heart race, our blood boil — deadlines, interviews and teenagers, to name a few. Knowing what causes you stress is vital and powerful information and the beginning steps toward living a healthier, stress-reduced life. Stress is the body’s reaction ...
Views: 335 - How to Stop Smoking Weed without many withdrawal symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Kevin BryceIf you are serious about quitting your weed smoking habit there are several ways you can do it. There's no 'one size fits all' approach, but there are particular methods which are more likely to work for different people and their situations. If you'd like to find out more about how to stop ...
Views: 763 - Neechey Lagna – a toxic concept of Patriarchal Culture of Pakistan - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn Pakistani culture, many sayings/ concepts have taken the place of cultural things, and people consciously/unconsciously accepts them and adopt them in their life. One of those concepts is, “ to be overly obedient to your wife” ( beewi key neechey lag jana). It means that if someone is taking ...
Views: 773 - Mental Benefits of Golf - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Kadir TUNCELGolf has an enormous impact on the mental and physical health of those who play the sport. The exercise and physical activity players receive from playing golf is just one of the great reasons people should take up the sport. Golf has long been considered a sport that needs brainpower just ...
Views: 502 - How hypnotherapy can help with different problems and issues? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Lynda HudsonThese so-called ‘entertainment’ programmes have a lot to answer for! I have to say that they fail to make me laugh but judging by their popularity obviously some people find them amusing. I tuned in to some such show last year just to see what it was all about but I could only bear it for ten ...
Views: 525 - Practicing meditation can defeat rising stress levels, says study - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Kalyna KapurRemember those days when a busy day at work, a large family or a perceived sense of unimportance prevented people from meditating? Well, they are long gone. A recent study conducted by a team of two scientists have given some important tips to aid the people who fall under the above ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Are You Feeling Unneeded Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Rick HansonPainful experiences range from subtle discomfort to extreme anguish - and there is a place for them. Sorrow can open the heart, anger can highlight injustices, fear can alert you to real threats, and remorse can help you take the high road next time. But is there really any shortage of ...
Views: 323 - Use Creative Tips to Enhance Creativity in Child - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Komal NandwanaIn current time, competition among people is too high. At this time, creativity is the most essential skill to win the competition. Childhood is the best time to sow the seeds of creativity. A child’s mind is similar to a blank canvas. Creativity can be easily taught to children because at ...
Views: 307 - Is The Healthcare Fraternity Failing Its Female Patients? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Guru RajA few months ago, a 22-year-old woman called the Caremotto helpline, asking to see our CEO Dr Niranjan Ravuri with complaints of gastritis. She specifically requested to not be referred to other doctors on our panel, but solely to him. This young woman told us about how a few nights ago she ...
Views: 333 - Rape Alarm Recent Survey from Students - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from G WILLIAMSRecent surveys have indicated that one-third of female students in Britain had experienced sexual assault or unwanted advances while at college. But are universities doing enough? Some colleges have been criticised for not taking rape and sexual assault complaints seriously enough. There is a ...
Views: 504(1 vote) - Cutting Stack - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Lora DavisSteroids have long been a popular choice for people who want to gain muscle mass quickly and efficiently. The problem is that steroids have been linked to numerous negative side effects including rage issues and heart problems. This has lead people to look for more natural solutions that can ...
Views: 362 - How to spot the ‘narcissist’ in yourself or others - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Marianne VicelichNarcissism … the label can be found all over the place, but it’s usually misused as a way to describe anyone who offends us. The synonyms of narcissism include conceit, egoism, self-admiration, self-obsession, and vanity. In truth, narcissism is a trait each of us exhibits to a greater or lesser ...
Views: 455 - Breaking Bad Habits for Good: Science-Backed Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Catherine PalmerPeople often say that good habits are the ones that create positive consequences, whereas the bad ones are most likely to pull you down and not let you succeed. Researchers even estimate that about 40% of human behavior is controlled by habits, which can be quite alarming – especially if you ...
Views: 472 - The One Person You Always Need To Trust Is You! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Christiana StarMost successful and beneficial relationships include an element of trust. Expecting loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness you assume that the other person will do what they say, that their word can be relied upon and that promises, commitments and agreements will be kept. When trust is ...
Views: 330 - What Are You Saying? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Rick Hanson"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Ah, not really. Often it's words - and the tone that comes with them - that actually do the most damage. Just think back on some of the things that have been said to you over the years - especially those said with ...
Views: 279 - Drop Limiting Labels and Uncover New Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Liesha PetrovichBelieve it or not, we live in a very orderly society. We have easy to use labels for gender, race, religion and political affiliation. We have labels that identify what country we live in and titles at the end of our names to highlight our educational levels. We like order and we ...
Views: 530 - What to do if your Uber Driver crashes? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Nicki JennsHailing an Uber cab is a quick solution to reach any place, no matter you are going for a business meet or have a fun party to attend. The cheap and convenient service aids you reach any destination quickly. 70% of the Americans rely on Uber cab to reach important places. With popularity, ...
Views: 277 - Why Some People Share Too Much Sad Images on Social Media? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Alvina JenniferEvery social media users know people who share too much about their lives on their wall. Social media has provided all of us a platform to share our views, express our feelings and talk about social issues collectively or individually. Everyone is utilizing this space for their own interests. ...
Views: 473 - Acknowledgement for Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Gloria WoodsBipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive psychosis is a mental disorder categorized by severe mood swings. While the manic stage, the level of energy and activity increases, and throughout the depressive phase, a decline in all processes occurs. In the course of such exacerbations of the ...
Views: 648 - Call the Witch by Its True Name - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Sheryl PaulMy favorite fairy tale when I was a child was Rumpelstiltskin, the story of a girl who makes a bargain with an imp-like creature in exchange for saving her life from being executed by the king. First she gives the imp a necklace, then a ring, then promises her firstborn child. But when her child ...
Views: 537 - Sense Of Safety: If Someone Feels Unsafe Does It Mean That They Live In An Unsafe Environment? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that someone needs to eat in order to function at their best, it could also be said that they need to feel safe, too. The food they eat will give them the energy they need, but if they don’t feel safe enough to face the world, it won’t matter. Taking this into account, the ...
Views: 525 - 5 Life Lessons I Learned While Job Hunting in New York - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Hannah FronczakMy favorite part about living in New York is that everyone here has a story about how they "made it". It's almost romantic. Looking for a job is here is hyper-competitive and most recommend finding your job here before you move. However, most companies won't take you seriously until you have ...
Views: 496 - Identify Your Passion and Fulfill Your Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparI strongly believe that everyone has a purpose in life and that it is strongly connected to what they are passionate about. This is great news for people with ADHD – because when we are passionate about something there is no stopping us! All those ADHD obstacles seem to disappear and we are ...
Views: 650 - The Feelings of ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparRecently on one of my social media sites, I asked my followers to describe what ADHD feels like for them. The responses provided an interesting insight into what living with ADHD feels like. Why ask people what living ADHD feels like for them? Well, even though an increasing amount of ...
Views: 670 - Fun Ways to Get Organized with ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparIn a world where chaos is the natural order of the universe, being or getting organized can seem like a destination we will never quite reach. But what if rather than a destination, we can consider organization as a process. What if instead we saw organization as a way for us to enjoy our ...
Views: 587 - What's Your White Pebble Story? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparWhat’s a White Pebble Story? Remember the story of Hansel and Gretel who found their way out of the dark, unknown forest following one white pebble after the other? Well, for many, the road to discovering ADHD coaching and possibly becoming a certified ADHD life coach is like that journey ...
Views: 539 - How to Get Through the Medication Maze - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparHave you ever had to go a day or more without your prescription medication? Do you know the physical discomfort and anxiousness of waiting to get the medication reordered? Have you spent hours on the phone with the doctor’s office, insurance company or pharmacy waiting for your ADHD ...
Views: 627 - A Healthy Mind: How Reading Can Improve your Life - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2018 from Mobile StylesEver had a bad day and wanted to immerse yourself in something other than reality? Recently, so many things have happened in my life. I have found myself needing an hour or so to remove myself from the chaos. So, I decided to pick up a good book. Aside from the given advantage of learning, ...
Views: 356 - How To Taper Off Alcohol - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Kylah StrohteMembers of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) generally assert that their use of alcohol is out of control and that even one drink is too many. AA espouses total abstinence from alcohol for life. But is it possible for a person who has abused alcohol to gradually cut back on their use of alcohol and ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - Gaia's PTSD Plea - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Risa RuseHave you ever thought about how Mother Earth was feeling? Well, she shows just that through mirroring our negative emotions that have collectively caused all sorts of catastrophic pain. If you visualize connecting to her crystalline core heart deep within the center of her spirit (who is ...
Views: 580 - Don't Be Intimidated. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Rick HansonHumans evolved to be fearful, since anxiety helped keep our ancestors alive. Consequently, we are vulnerable to being alarmed, manipulated, and even intimidated by threats, both real ones and “paper tigers.” This vulnerability to feeling threatened has effects at many levels, ranging from ...
Views: 257 - Anvarol Supplement For Achieving Leaner Body - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Alvina JenniferWhat Is It? Anvarol is a steroid-like substance that virtually works in the same way as the legal steroid “Anavar”. Anavar has been used for years by bodybuilders as well as professional athletes and amateurs during “cutting” cycles. Anvarol is especially beneficial for weightlifters, speed ...
Views: 683 - Meet Drama With Detachment - The #1 Skill For Coping In Today’s World. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Christiana StarDetachment is not about being aloof or withdrawing from the world. We can be passionate, involved, enthusiastic and engaged with life in all its forms. Living in seclusion may help some people to go deep within, but for others that sort of separation from the world is not desired or possible. ...
Views: 296 - Stick Your Tongue Out to Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Leah BolenThe next time you find yourself lying in bed, tossing and turning, unable to shut off your your mind so you can fall asleep, give this simple trick a try: Relax your tongue. It’s not something we give a whole lot of thought to — our tongue. But, when you stop to consider its importance in ...
Views: 589 - Why Do We Worry So Much? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Irving SchattnerIt seems that worry has become a normal state of affairs for many, if not most, people. One only needs to turn on the television to witness conflict, aggression, lack of civil discourse, violence, death, and destruction. Repeated exposure leaves some people feeling numb and desensitized, while ...
Views: 423 - Bare Necessities: How Minimalism Helps With Stress - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Catherine PalmerThis weekend, I went to a so-called floatation spa and spent ninety minutes in an isolation tank. It was a completely new and meditative experience, floating in salt water in complete darkness and silence, with nothing but the sound of my slowed-down heartbeat. Afterwards, feeling relaxed and ...
Views: 331 - Critical Thinking: Do Our Fears Always Reflect Reality? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to walk down a dark alley way and heard people running towards them, it could be said that it would be normal for them to experience fear. For one thing, they won’t know why these people are running towards them, with this being the reason why their body is getting them ready to ...
Views: 487 - Nootropics - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Jaclyn TengNootropics are 'brain drugs' also sometimes known as 'brain steroids' or 'smart drugs'. In other words these are pills, medicines and other supplements designed to improve your cognitive performance and make you smarter, more alert and more focused. They can also stimulate memory or mood or ...
Views: 338(1 vote) - De-Stressing Activities for You and Your Children - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Krzysztof MaszkieStress is dangerous. It should be taken care of very fast as a matter of life and death. It can affect virtually all the organs in the body, like the heart, lungs, stomach, lungs, and skin. Additionally, stress can affect your immune system, reproductive system, and your brain. Also, it can ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Don't Quarrel - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Rick HansonIt's one thing to stick up for yourself and others. But it's a different matter to get caught up in wrangles, contentiousness, squabbles . . . in a word: quarrels. Similarly, it's one thing to disagree with someone, even to the point of arguing - but it's a different matter to get so caught ...
Views: 262 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some Students Need Counselling After They’re Exposed To Different Viewpoints? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt seems as though it is not uncommon for a speaker to be interrupted when they give a talk at a university. When this happens, it might have a small effect on what they have set out to achieve, or it could be far worse. During this time, someone like this could wonder what is going on and ...
Views: 348 - What You Need to Know to Survive a Car Accident - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2018 from David AziziIf being in at least one car accident in your lifetime is pretty much a guarantee, how can you be sure you’ll survive your crash? In this article, you'll learn what tips and tools you can use to maximize your safety and assure you spend another night tucked safely into bed and we’ll break it ...
Views: 330 - get customized boxes for your eye shadow - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2018 from fareeha muhammadGiving a unique outline to your eye shadow boxes is advantageous. It isn't that costly to make one. What is extremely essential is guaranteeing that whatever you are getting is extraordinary. The nature of your yield is a measure of how imaginative you are; we realize that clients are for the ...
Views: 412 - Seeking Serenity: 3 Easy Ways to Find Relaxation after a Stressful Day - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhen you lead a hectic life with most of your days spent working or running errands, it can be difficult to slow your mind down at the end of the day and get some relaxation. All that stress isn’t good for you, though, which is why it’s so important to find ways to calm yourself. Here are three ...
Views: 720 - “He Is A Real Healer!” - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperTowards the end of 2016, it was clear that I was only getting so far; in fact, it was as though I was actually getting worse, not better. I had worked with people, but some of the changes that I had made didn’t last and I was only getting so far. What also stood out was how I needed to be ...
Views: 440 - 4 Natural and Healthy Ways to Deal With Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Jessica McMohenEvery human who has ever lived has experienced pain in some form or fashion. However, in most cases, pain comes and goes. You twist an ankle and it’s sore for a few days, but then it gets better. You have a headache for a couple of hours and then it goes away. You give birth to a ...
Views: 529 - Exploring the Health Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Jessica McMohenFor many people, alcohol consumption is just a normal part of life. A cocktail after work, a beer with friends at a baseball game, a glass of wine with dinner…it’s just something you do. You aren’t alone, either. According to data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and ...
Views: 557 - Can Food Help You Fight Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2018 from Mind Body SevenThe Link Between Food and Mood The adage "you are what you eat" may be one of the most profound truths of our existence. So it should come as no small wonder that you experience a palpable sense of euphoria when you devour a decadent dessert or sample a slice of authentic New York from your ...
Views: 392 - Forgive - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2018 from Rick HansonForgiveness is a tricky topic. First, it has two distinct meanings: To give up resentment or anger To pardon an offense; to stop seeking punishment or recompense Here, I am going to focus on the first meaning, which is broad enough to include situations where you have not let ...
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