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HOW TO MAKE YOUR BODY TALK
Believe it or not, verbal behavior is not the only way we “talk.” Often we can say alot without even opening our mouths. In fact, most human behavior occurs unconsciously that is, out of conscious awareness. “How could that be”, you might ask? There are several classes of unconscious behaviors: (1) If someone were to…
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HIRE YOUR ”PERSONAL COACH” FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
Recall the activity in which you were engaged just prior to reading this sentence. What had you done just before that; and before that? What will you do as soon as you are finished reading this article? Now ask yourself a difficult question that you have likely not considered: How did you know specifically to…
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SURVIVING THE WEATHER: TO WITHER OR NOT
“Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it.”-Charles Warner Bad weather: One of the most controversial, trite topics available to us. Many people rely on it to begin a conversation. Some businesses thrive on it– riding its crest. School children, who have failed to adequately prepare for an imminent test, pray for…
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STUCK IN NEUTRAL? SHIFT GEARS AND HIT THE GROUND RUNNING!
There’s so much to do and never enough time! I feel so pressured and hassled all day, every day, that I ultimately get nothing accomplished. Then I feel depressed. I’ve dieted successfully—dozens of times! I know I’m overweight and I really want to change. I read informative sources, set goals, tell myself, “you can do…
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JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT…
“Eating Disorders” have become more prevalent in our society during the past two decades. Specifically, eating disorders represent a variety of disturbances in a person’s eating habits, such as: An eating or “fasting” style that seems out of control and tends to interfere with responsibilities or interpersonal relationships; a preoccupation with food–pursuit or avoidance; and…
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PAWNS: PART 2
It is curious that in Chess, the least powerful piece that is, the one with the fewest degrees of freedom (i.e., directions and distance in which to move), is the one capable of ultimately achieving the most power! A pawn that has successfully crossed the board, overcoming obstacles in its path, may be exchanged for…
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ALLEVIATING “CFIDS” BY REDIRECTING STRESS: PART 1
CFIDS (chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome) is a pervasive disorder containing a cluster of profound, incapacitating symptoms. While the cause remains unclear, there are factors which, when present, seem to alter the condition. One such factor is stress. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Though CFIDS is not caused by stress,…
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HOW TO PREVENT A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTMARE
An early mid-summer morning. Life is at a virtual standstill but for the sounds of peepers, an occasional panting dog… and children arguing and fighting. It does not take long for children out of the highly structured school environment to become bored. Boredom. A real problem if you’re a kid. This was not part of…
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META-TUNE YOURSELF FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
Winning isn’t everything…it’s the only thing!” Vince Lombardi Whether at work or play, some people have the ability to excel, achieving outstanding results. They are often said to be operating at “peak performance.” Peak performers typically accomplish predetermined outcomes and motivate others around them to increase their productivity as well. Some people such as, James…
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HOW TO BE MORE DEFENSIVE
How do you react when someone says you are being defensive? Perhaps you deny it and prove the point. In our everyday lives, acting defensively is often an indication of weakness. However there is a context in which a strong defense can be quite healthy, protecting you from the enemies all around and within you:…
