Stress! It beats us down, or propels us to another plain. A well-known phenomenon we all experience, stress, likely on a daily basis, can be healthy. Anxiety or stress affects our mood, but we are the ones in control even though it may… Read More
Archive for the ‘Perspectives’ Category
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Gut Wrenching
Think: Quick! Our heart begins to race, palms moisten, and the mind tosses about options at an epic speed. With time counting down, the decision must be made: instinct or logic. These are familiar situations for all of us, be… Read More
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Marketing Sense
Ever walk into a place instantly feeling in a better mood? Or, suddenly feel somber because the surroundings are dark and cold? Human senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste) shape our feelings, and ultimately our decisions. A complex biological… Read More
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Emotive Competence
Who do we call when we need advice? Experience has proven to us this person will make it better. Whether knowing the right thing to do, giving great advice, offering comforting words, or just listening so we can process the… Read More
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Gender Wars
Ever disagree with your significant other subsequent to the exact same experience? Mysteries of gender difference continue to perplex even the most astute behavior experts. Mars and Venus, yes, gender wiring is unique! This difference in processing, perceiving, and thinking… Read More
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Happiness Supreme
Dr. Martin Seligman, the pioneer of positive psychology, coined that theme in 1998 when he was president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology is the branch of psychology that uses scientific understanding and effective intervention to aid in the achievement of a… Read More
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Secrets of Irresistible People
Know someone who always brightens your day, makes you smile, and has that genuinely happy, contagious attitude? This person radiates a positive attitude and somehow always makes you feel joyful and full of energy. We all know someone who possesses… Read More
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Mind Illusions
The right choice is not always the easy choice. The dilemma of choice is one we all face more often than what is immediately top-of-mind. We may believe our moral compass drives the angst for doing the right thing, but… Read More
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Reconsider Conflict
When it comes to conflict, it is easy to default to how we have reacted in the past. Bottom line: We approach problems similarly time after time. Of course in the heat of a conflict moment, emotions tend to run… Read More
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Escape the Rearview
As we turn the page on a new year, this ‘beginning’ is an impetus for positively influencing our lives in the coming year and beyond. The tradition of making resolutions in a new year dates back to 1890 BC with ancient… Read More