Mental Health & Psychology Guide

Creative Coping 5 Steps to Nurture Self-Esteem

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:11:55 +0000

WHAT IS SELF-ESTEEM?

Self-esteem literally means to esteem or respect yourself. Having high self-esteem means that you have a positive image of yourself. Lets look at the source of this image.

In her classic book "Celebrate Yourself," Dorothy Corkville Briggs makes a distinction bet...

What is Narcissism

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:13:27 +0000

A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ambition.

Most narcissists (50-75%, according to the DSM IV-TR) are men.

The Narciss...

Psychology

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:41:16 +0000

David Myers’s Psychology is a textbook like no other—always fresh, always introducing effective new tools for teaching and learning, and always attuned to the fascinating ways that new research can shape the introductory psychology course. The new Eighth Edition is vintage Myers. It redefines excellence for an introductory [...]

It’s About Time

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:03:47 +0000

"Time" We spend Time. We bide Time. We waste Time and lose Time. There is a Time to weep and a Time to laugh; a Time for talk and a Time for song. And whether we like it or not, Time marches on. Try though we might, we cannot slow or stop Time. And the reversal of Time should best be left for t...

The Thyroid Solution: A Revolutionary Mind-Body Program for Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:03:50 +0000

It’s sometimes called a hidden epidemic: One in ten Americans–more than twenty million people, most of them women–has a thyroid disorder. At any given time, millions of people have an undiagnosed thyroid disorder and experience a chronic mental anguish that almost certainly arises from the very same source. Yet many [...]

Positive Psychology

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:14:03 +0000

Human psychology is always painted negative and as a study of negative human behavior; basically we perceive psychology as a sign of trouble, and thus attempt to correlate it to such destructive issues like depression, psychosis, unhappiness, mental disorders and mania. Sadly most of the clinical...

How You Can Help Yourself, or Someone Else Who Suffers From Depression

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:03:01 +0000

Depression can be a matter of life and death, so help from others is of vital importance. Since depression affects millions of people each year, chances are you may know someone who suffers from this terrible illness.

Helping someone with severe depression can be frustrating at times. Many ...

Awareness is Serious Business

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:18:05 +0000

Let's talk about AwDD. This is not the same as AD/HD. While you may not suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder it's a pretty sure bet you do suffer from Awareness Deficit Disorder - you just may not be aware of it. Pun intended.

Ever stand in your own living room; hold an item in your han...

The Alchemy of Art

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:11:00 +0000

Creative expression can transform painful reactions and situations, providing strength and understanding to change how we feel and interact with the world. Works of art made by others can remodel our inner realities.

Some think art needs to have that kind of impact to be worthwhile. Franz K...

How To Handle Change Beautifully

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:06:07 +0000

We come into life empty-handed and then expect to grab and hold onto everything. Immediately we make claim for ownership. "This is mine. It can't go away." Some enormous hunger begins to develop. What exactly are we hungering for? First it is only food and love that we are demanding. But soon ...

The Physical Effects Of Stress - Learn How To Cope

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:06:29 +0000

The physical effects of stress are very real. As you know, stress is something that can truly affect your life. The first thing that stress does is make your life hectic. You are likely to find yourself worrying about deadlines and feeling as if you can not make ends meet. But, if the truth be kn...

Power Selling with Word Choice

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:11:11 +0000

The Law of Verbal Packaging states that the more skillful a person is in the use of language, the more persuasive they will be. People are persuaded by us based on the words we use. Words affect our perceptions, our attitudes, our beliefs, and our emotions. The words we use in the persuas...

Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:37:24 +0000
Small changes can make a big difference in your powers of persuasionWhat one word can you start using today to increase your persuasiveness by more than fifty percent?Which item of stationery can dramatically increase people’s responses to your requests? How can you win over your rivals by inconveniencing them? Why does [...]

Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who’s Boss

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:37:22 +0000
From the author of the runaway bestseller Math Doesnt Suck, the next step in the math curriculum– pre-Algebra. Last year, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made waves nationwide, challenging the math nerd stereotypeand giving girls the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girls style. Now, in Kiss [...]

Are You Controlling or Loving Yourself

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:17:13 +0000

How often do you hear a parental voice in your head that says things like, "You've got to lose weight," or "You should get up earlier every morning and exercise," or "Today I should get caught up on the bills," or "I've got to get rid of this clutter." Let's explore what happens in res...