8. Why do you think we should improve ourselves? by Ab van Deemter When we go through one of these moments that our fears, insecurities and doubts overwhelm us, we tend to think very little of ourselves. During such moments some of us tend to think that other people are a lot better than we are and we forget that in reality practically everybody has these same type of feelings on a regular basis. We feel inclined to idealize other people; even envy them for being good at something. We even wish to trade places with them and we don not realize that the other ... Passionate Eating by Annette Colby “Food is an important part of a balanced diet.” Fran Lebowitz The Iranian movie, “The Fish Fall In Love” is a film that speaks of eating and falling in love. It is based on the premise that people fall into two categories; some that eat their food with no passion and the others who eat passionately, the second group are successful in love. Are you madly in love with luscious food, taking the time to fill your senses with the delicious aroma of food? When was the last time you sat down and ate ... Tips for Successful Conversations with Humans on Planet Earth by Eugenia M. Tripputi Author's Biography: For almost 20 years, Eugenia has held several leadership and managerial positions creating and heading training, professional development, and human resources programs as well as has consulted for Fortune 500 corporations and non-profit agencies in the United States and Latin America. Her educational foundation includes a Masters degree in Counseling from Seattle University and a Bachelor’s from California State University, Hayward, with a degree in Human Develo ... Prescription Drug Rehab by Jason Gluckman Prescription Drug abuse can be defined as compulsive use of mood-altering Prescription Drugs that have not been authorized by a medical practitioner. These drugs that are easily available through doctor’s prescriptions are abused by any people who grow addicted to them after the disease has been cured. The symptoms of addiction are a constant physical craving for the medicines and withdrawal symptoms when not in use. In such a condition, the person uses all means, legal or illegal, to obtain t ... Business Schools by Jason Gluckman Business schools abound in all states, making it even easier for individuals who work during the day to take classes and earn degrees. If you are looking for a school, you may want to check various directories that are available. These directories will point you to several colleges and recommend the most appropriate for you based on your requirements, specifications, and qualifications. You have a wide range of options among the different academic institutions that offer business courses. It m ... Psychology by Peter Emerson For many centuries, the study of human thought and emotion was not considered a very fruitful pursuit. Not that it hasn’t fascinated many people down the ages – it has. But the most interesting insights into human psychology came not from scientists but from poets and writers. In that respect, it is possible to find interesting observations and illustrations in the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Shakespeare, and Milton. All that changed with the advent of psychology as a serious science. Freud, Jung ... Chalkboards by Seth Miller Chalkboards were an essential part of most people’s early childhood. We used them when we were kids. We used them when we went to school. They followed us to our universities and in some cases, continue to be a part of our life even at work. Chalkboards have been an integral yet inconspicuous part of our lives since our infancy. It is hard to gauge exactly when chalkboards first came into existence. The original chalkboards were merely small pieces of slate, framed in wood to prevent them from ... STRONG SELF ESTEEM by Rey Misoles Your Foundation to Self Improvement Imagine this: You came to the meeting thoroughly prepared, ready to give your best. While giving your presentation, somebody cuts you suddenly in the middle, asking some silly questions. It could have been easy for you to throw a counter-punch, a silly answer. Trouble is, that silly person is your BOSS. What a tough situation! So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Have you ever played bowling? Or at least h ... Shhhhh… by Gene Simmons Like enough of the noise awready! Geesh, people… No, I’m not talking about the sometimes nearly overwhelming noise pollution that goes hand in hand with living in a big city. Traffic sounds, horns, sirens, airplanes, construction noises. I’m not even referring to the eardrum-shattering volume of the concert and bar bands – or the door-vibrating music coming from our kid’s rooms. Not even the irritating boom bass enlarging the size of the cracks on the car’s windshield next to us at th ... Slower May Actually Be Faster by Gene Simmons We humans are so silly – and on top of that we’re fun to watch! Here’s one thing that immediately comes to mind. For some strange reason, when we’re running behind schedule we have a tendency to try to “make up time” by moving faster – or even driving faster. Well, it only makes sense you say? Faster means we’ll be able to accomplish more or cover ground more quickly and therefore of course, we’ll be more likely to accomplish our goals on our pre-established mental schedule. Oh, really? ... New Website Makes Début: One Million Resolutions to Work For You by Jeff Angle One Million Resolutions is making its début this Fall, a new website that puts your New Year's Resolutions to work for you. The site reminds us it's time to start thinking about resolutions - new ones for the upcoming year plus old ones made last year. And the technique it uses is viral marketing, similar to word-of-mouth advertising, but online. “The site's goal is to collect one million New Year's Resolutions from people all over the world,” said Jeff Angle, developer and owner of One Mil ... NOBODY WANTS A BONE BUT A DOG by Nancy Hayssen What do men want? We women think we know. They want women who look like the ones on the Silver Screen, the ones on the pages of Vogue and Cosmo, women who look like Cindy Crawford or Nicole Kidman. What do women want? We want to look like the women men want. We want to have perfect bodies, perfect faces. And we want to feel good about ourselves, to wear the beautiful fashions we see in those magazines, to feel as beautiful inside as we think we are inside. Ladies, women, girls, list ... Nursing Scholarships by Marcus Peterson Nursing is a field in great demand. With growing needs, the health services and other agencies require highly qualified and trained nurses each year. But whether you are studying to be a nurse or qualifying yourself further, funding is a great challenge. What you need to do is get your facts right and find out what your options are. The first option is to approach FAFSA at the institution where you want to study or are already studying. This is on a first-come first-served basis, so be sure to ... Computer Internet Training by Ken Marlborough No other industry in history has evolved faster than the Internet industry. Online training brings the latest information to a student’s desktop and allows them to study anywhere, anytime. Contrary to popular belief, online training includes many opportunities for interaction with both fellow students and faculty members. In fact, computer-based training is one of the primary ways that most IT staff complete their training. Online computer training is heavily developed and serves the IT indust ... A Look at Hair Drug Testing by Damian Sofsian Drug testing has become very common in both the workplace and schools within the last twenty years or so. Generally, urine testing is the most common form of drug screening. Many people are creative in their efforts to beat drug tests and have formulated many products to mask the appearance of drugs in the system. Products such as masking chemicals and even synthetic urine are widely available, and even the most severe cases of drug abuse may go undetected. Because of the ever-expanding market o ... MBA Programs by Elizabeth Morgan An MBA program exposes students to a variety of subjects, including economics, organizational behavior, marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, international business, information technology management, and government policy. In the conventional US MBA model, applicants study a wide breadth of courses in the program's first year, and are allowed to customize the remaining year of coursework according to their career goals. For this reason, two-year MBA programs are perfect for students who a ... Laptop Backpack by Seth Miller The most essential feature of laptop backpacks is durability – after all, one cannot afford to have the precious gadget slip and crash. Laptop backpacks are a little different from other backpacks in that they need to have precise measurements, depending on the dimensions of the laptop they are being bought for. Laptop backpacks are normally available for fourteen-inch, sixteen-inch, and seventeen-inch laptops. Laptop backpacks need to be made of high-end materials with waterproof zippers. The ... Driver Education Online by Eddie Tobey Going online to take a driver education course is becoming very popular because it is not only convenient, it saves a lot of time and money. Compared to the boring routine of attending driver education classes, one can now study in the comfort of their home, at their own pace, whenever and wherever they want. Online driving courses are designed to be fun, interesting and easy for people of all ages. It is especially convenient for young drivers who are ready for a driver’s license, yet do not ... How To Find The Best Baby Girl Dresses by Morgan Hamilton Baby girl dresses must have one important feature - they must be perfect. They must make your baby-girl the prettiest creature in the whole universe. That is by no means a hard chore, as every parent that I know considers their baby to be the loveliest angel ever been born. But picking up the clothes that will best reveal the gorgeous personality of your little loved one is indeed a chore! Baby girl dresses are one of the sweetest things created by man. In this world of war and violence, cute ... Your Guide to Making Gift Baskets by Morgan Hamilton If you are wondering what present to give for any occasion, you should consider a gift basket. However, there is a certain drawback. Ready made gift baskets are very expensive. Of course, you can still get one for less money because you can make gift baskets yourself. Not only will you be able to cut the costs but you will also get the opportunity the show your creativity. If this is the first time you will be making a gift basket yourself, it is good to remember that you don't have to use an ac ... A Review of Camping Heaters by Morgan Hamilton Have you done any camping recently? What have you been doing lately anyway? When we are talking about fighting with the wilderness, there are so many things we should get to make nature more welcoming and cozy. Actually this is how I personally feel about it. To make myself feel comfortable in the wilderness I need anything from water-proof tents, to portable showers, campfire grills and camping heaters. I could go on but what matters is for you to determine what is the one thing you cannot live ... Tips For Sending Graduation Announcements by Morgan Hamilton If you are graduating high school or college, then there is no doubt you are busier than ever before. Your last year at college or high school is filled with hundreds of activities and events which you have never done during your academic career till that point. For instance, you should send applications and resumes and ask for letters of recommendations. Other things you should find the time to do are go on your class trips and find that special someone who you wish to be your date to the prom. ... Locating Effective Weight Loss Drugs by Morgan Hamilton Are you frustrated being weighing the same even after months of working out at the gym, following relatively harder exercise routines? Would we reach your dining table while we trace the reasons why you still weigh so much? Has your daily intake of food changed substantially? If so, it is time to rethink your lifestyle. Exercise and the consumption of the right food in the right portions will do the trick for you, a trimmer, healthier you. I joined the local gym about 10 years ago and I was a ... How To Find The Best Air Tents by Morgan Hamilton Air tents are a fascinating not only to kids, but to adults as well. They provide you with free space, isolated from the outside, at the same being quite accessible and situated in the open. You feel the freedom and security as well, when living in an air tent. Air tents come in different shapes, depending on the purpose they serve. Air tents are basically used for activities that require shelter from unpredictable weather activitiy. They are used for making sport events such as tennis matche ... Enjoy Nature with Soothing Animal Sounds by Morgan Hamilton The most chilling sound in my opinion is the sound of animals fighting. I remember hearing it one night in the early hours of the day. There were two cats fighting to the death. When I first heard that noise I thought I was going to die. During the summer, especially when it is very hot, you can hear even worse animal sounds coming from cats. It is really stressful to hear them. I am convinced that those who hear this dreadful wailing will always remember it. On the other hand, there are many ... | ||||||
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