Article #869
Too many people are immobilized by a fear of rejection. To feel comfortable in the pursuit of a mate, you have to overcome your fears and change your expectations.

Article #867
There’s nothing that relieves stress and makes us laugh like watching a new puppy chasing a ball on wobbly legs. And what fun to play ‘tug of war’ with a favorite toy! Just having your dog in your lap to pet and cuddle brings soothing relaxation.

Post #866
Friday Video: TED Talk – In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they’re 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn’t work, but is likely to do more harm than good.

Article #865
Activities, especially arts-related activities, for children early on are important; they have been proven to boost a child’s self-image. Whether in an individual setting or as part of a group, arts and creativity in education improves a child’s confidence. If an individual develops low self-esteem at a young age they may find it harder and harder to keep up with life’s demands later on; in families, at school, socially, and in a career.

Article #862
Finding ways to disrupt your safety net or established comfort zone could bring about benefits in your life.

Article #860
A discussion of the differences of how both optimism and pessimism affect our lives, and how these in themselves are not always the only thing affecting us.

Article #857
Why do people complain? What is it they want or hope for when they complain?

Article #856
What would you be able to accomplish if you learned the secret to making your resolutions a reality? Read to find answers for the 7 most important questions you can ask about how to keep all the new resolutions you make.

Article #854
To be around someone who always thinks that they are a victim can be very difficult; it is even more uncomfortable for the person who feels that they are the victim.

Article #846
What do you like about yourself? Are you proud of yourself? If these questions make you feel uncomfortable, or you cannot answer them, chances are that you have a problem with self esteem. Why is that? Why do so many of us basically dislike ourselves? Why are we embarrassed to “esteem” ourselves?