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What is Brain Training?
Brain training is becoming increasingly popular these days, one of the most popular websites in this area is Lumosity.com. Millions of people use this site each day to play games to improve their brain. All of the games on this site are computer based and easily accessible for the entire family. Brain training has been around for decades and was based on doing memory tasks on paper. The renewed popularity today is directly due to being able to use the computer to play these games. The interaction is better and people do tend to be more responsive to visual stimulants. Before we go any further let’s look at the question…
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Is Your Brain Working for You?
Do you feel as though you are losing it? Sometimes you can’t remember what you just said or you just can’t pay attention or focus on something? You start to wonder what is wrong with you. These are signs that your brain may need some stimulation of some kind. It does not mean that you are suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s is rearing its ugly head. . Are you challenging your brain? The first thing you want to look at is how often are you challenging your brain. When was the last time you tried to do the crossword puzzle in the newspaper or put together a jigsaw puzzle? It…
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What is Self-Talk?
Do you know that inner voice that always seems to be going? It is constantly “telling” you what you should do, what you might do, and reflecting on things you have already done. It evaluates what you do while you’re doing it, providing opinions and suggesting possible ramifications and outcomes. This is one type of inner monologue which psychologists have identified and labeled as “self-talk”. To get a better idea of exactly what self-talk is, psychologist Susan Krauss Whitbourne likens self talk to the “equivalent of sports announcers commenting on a player’s successes or failures on the playing field.” Unlike athletes that never hear a television or radio sports commentator’s…
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Unveiling The Secrets – How To Be Successful In Life
Regardless of how old or young you are, what you do for your living or where you belong, we all share something in common – we want to be successful in life. But each person’s definition of success is different in some way or the other. While some may call success as having a faithful spouse or being a responsible parent, others equate it with fame, power and wealth. Before heading forward, define success and what it means to you. You can’t be successful if you don’t know what it actually means to you. Make your goals clear and try to be as realistic as possible. Plan ahead and plan…
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What Causes Low Self Esteem?
Did you know that low self-esteem is almost always curable? When you look at what causes low self-esteem, you’ll see that it can be treated by making improvements in your environment. Most psychologists agree that when people have a critical or negative view of themselves, the cause is usually environmental. So you simply remove the environment that is causing a low self-image and healthy self-esteem begins to blossom. For instance, stop a bully from physically and mentally abusing a child, and self-esteem begins to return to normal. Psychology Today has pointed out several key influencers of low self-esteem. Are any of the following factors present in the life of a…
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Problem Solving Can Be Easy
We all face problems from time to time. Sometimes we get really stuck, unable to find a decent solution. A lot of the time it’s because we really don’t know how to think up those solutions. Here are a few simple techniques to help you solve the problems that you face. 1) Brainstorm Don’t just sit around waiting for something to pop into your head. This rarely works. Instead, start a brainstorm. Write down anything that occurs to you as remotely helpful to your problem. Then, once one or two basics are on the page, start thinking more specifically about those and note down any ideas that come from them.…
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How to Feel More Confident About Your Body
More people today, both young and old, are overweight and obese than at any other time in human history. At the same time, print, television and online media display perfect images of the human body, sculpted, fit, trim and beautiful. It is no wonder that men and women, and even children, may suffer from a poor self-image about their bodies. This shouldn’t be the case. You, and every other man, woman and child is unique and beautiful. You are truly one-of-a-kind, in body and mind. You should love and admire your body, especially since it is the only one you get. Practice the following tips and you will come to…
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How Does Positive Thinking Reduce Stress?
Does this sound like you? You have heard that positive thinking can have such an amazingly powerful effect on your life. But maybe you are not buying into all that “good thoughts” power. You need proof. So, exactly how does positive thinking reduce stress? What really happens inside your body when you adopt a positive as opposed to negative way of thinking? Let’s take a look. The Mayo Clinic reports that using positive thinking as a stress management tool can lead to the following benefits: You live longer Instances of depression and anxiety are reduced Your natural defense system is boosted You do not catch as many colds (seriously) You…
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7 Ways to Relax Before You Go to Bed
Do you find it hard to relax at the end of a long day? Are you one of those people that tosses and turns all night long, worrying and stressing over situations in your life? If so, then you know that this can lead to poor sleep patterns. You wake up tired and grouchy and reach for a sugar-filled caffeine “pick me up”, not the healthiest way to start the day. The following 7 tips will help you relax before you go to bed, so you naturally sleep restfully and start each and every day at your fullest potential. 1 ) Program proper sleep with a routine Develop a set…
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7 Tips For Making A Good First Impression
Meeting new people is something we all have to do on a regular basis – even those who shy away from social situations. Whether you’re meeting someone for business, or purely in a casual setting, a good first impression can make a big difference to your continued relationship with the other person. So here are a few top tips to help you get off on the right foot. 1) Make Eye Contact: The first thing you should make sure you are doing is making eye contact. This helps create the impression of honesty in others, and also shows that you are paying them attention. 2) Smile With Feeling: Smiling at…
