June 1, 2014
by Christie Hunter
According to Rotbart (2012)2, it is very important for parents to realize that they are not giving enough time to their young ones. The author said that parenting meditation is the key to successful parenting and time management. Parenting meditation is a practice in which parents have to force themselves to focus on their little ones. The study highlighted that parents should put in efforts to make a bond with their children and win their trust.
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May 30, 2014
by Christie Hunter
The best children's charities you never heard of- 10 awesome hand picked charities that have good folks with a passion to help kids. Lets spread the word about these great organizations, our kids need it!
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May 26, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Every 67 seconds a person living in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease, says the Alzheimer’s Association. They also report that there are currently 5.2 million people in America living with Alzheimer’s Diseases (AD) and, by year’s end, five hundred thousand will die because of it.[i]
These facts are sobering alone. When wrapped in the guise of media speculation, broadcasted repeatedly in news headlines and special reports, these statistics are downright scary.
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May 25, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Among many other factors like thinking abilities, leadership qualities, etc., introversion and extroversion also influences the decisions of a person. Both types of persons think in different ways and have different approach towards various aspects of life. According to Castro (2013)1, introverts and extroverts not only have differences in opinions, but their brains also operate in different ways. This is the reason that their approach towards dealing the same matter differs drastically.
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May 24, 2014
by Christie Hunter
One way to boost your productivity and improve the quality of your work is do what you like. If you are not comfortable with your job and despite all the facilities the nature of work is not doing for you, then it’s probably time for a career change (Smith, 2013)1. However, to change a career, it is important to have knowledge about the factors that influence career choice and know the right time for a career switch. Here is a quick look at some of the factors that will help job seekers make the right decision.
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May 18, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Prioritizing things is one of the most important aspects of time management. According to Meier (2010)1, by prioritizing tasks, one can focus on the targets of the day and plan strategically to achieve them. The author quoted that although prioritizing a to-do list is an ongoing activity, it allows people to make the most of their time. They can’t only manage their daily tasks, but can also find joy in their life.
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May 17, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Feeling Unmotivated? One of the biggest factors that help people achieve their goals is motivation. For obvious reasons, an unmotivated person experiences negative emotions and finds it difficult to attain any goal (Breslin, 2012).1 In this article, readers will be informed of the importance of motivation and the ways through which a person can motivate himself.
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May 10, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Postnatal depression, often misdiagnosed as chronic stress or bipolar depression, is one of the most common forms of depression encountered by women all across the world. Women go through mild to extreme depressive disorder after giving birth. The depression starts immediately after the delivery and it may last from 3 months to 1 year, if treated properly (Cohen et al., 2010). In case of wring treatment or misdiagnosis, the depression may last for several years.
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May 5, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Everyone wants to live in a world with limitless vacation days. In reality, only one segment of the population achieves such a lifestyle: retirees. Once the threshold of retirement is crossed, 40 years of full-time employment seems worth the hard work. However, the romanticism that surrounds this milestone is tempered by physical aches, pains and other conditions that come with age.
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April 28, 2014
by Christie Hunter
According to Worthington et al. (1999), unforgiveness can be defined psychologically as the emotional imbalance due to delayed response towards a transgressor. However, the expression (anger, hatred, frustration or violence) depends on the mental state of a person. Worthington and Scherer (2004) in the research study concluded that as unforgiveness is a type of stress response, it has a direct impact on the mental health and psychology of a person. The study also suggests that unforgiveness can be viewed as a state which a person is confined in a stressful state of mind.
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