Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Amit Goswami, Ph.D.
We now have ever-expanding ways to distract and consume attention through the new digital opiate of the masses. Cell phones with their applications have unknowingly addicted people. Our attention span has drastically shortened. The constant electrical bombardment...
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- Written by: Amit Goswami, Ph.D.
We now have ever-expanding ways to distract and consume attention through the new digital opiate of the masses. Cell phones with their applications have unknowingly addicted people. Our attention span has drastically shortened. The constant electrical bombardment...
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- Written by: Tara Singh
The present is complete; it has no limitations. When I am in the past projecting images of the future, I am dreaming. In reality there is only the present. You say, "I'm helpless, I can't be in the present. I wish I could." And I say, "Miraculous things happen in the present, when you do not compromise." In the present, whatever you do would be of love.
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- Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD
For many years, I was too caught up in my own world to be fully present for other people—I was on the clock, feeling the pressure of time and agendas. It’s clear to me now that sometimes, I was the one creating the sense of urgency...
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- Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD
For many years, I was too caught up in my own world to be fully present for other people—I was on the clock, feeling the pressure of time and agendas. It’s clear to me now that sometimes, I was the one creating the sense of urgency...
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- Written by: Argyro Kanaki, Lecturer in Education, University of Dundee
Most of us assume that learning another language is very difficult. You need special skills to remember both vocabulary and grammar rules and, at the same time, must be able to converse fluently with a
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- Written by: Lisa Tang, PhD Candidate in Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph
Have you ever thought about all the ways social media is woven within your everyday life? This has been especially true over the past year, where social media has proven itself as a valuable communication tool
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We live in a world of extremes. Extreme wealth, extreme poverty. Extreme hedonism and joy, and extreme fear and pain. Extreme religious devotion, and extreme hatred. And as with everything, the microcosm and the macrocosm are reflections of each other. In each one of us there resides these extremes, or at least a presence of these realities -- though maybe not in the extreme.
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- Written by: Sam Wineburg, Stanford University
Learning to ignore information is not something taught in school. School teaches the opposite: to read a text thoroughly and closely before rendering judgment. Anything short of that is rash.
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- Written by: Michele Berger, University of Pennsylvania
When psychologists talk about why humans have the ability to imagine the future, usually it's so we can decide what to do, plan, make decisions.
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- Written by: Narmada Paul, University of Kentucky
When high school students get into the habit of revising their writing, it has a positive impact on the quality of their work.
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- Written by: Naomi S. Baron, American University
Is comprehension the same whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper? And are listening and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material?
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- Written by: Peter Ruppert
We all experience positive and negative self-talk on a regular basis. Whether you realize it or not, you’re probably having the same internal conversations over and over every day. These two opposing voices compete for our mindset every day and every minute.
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- Written by: Peter Ruppert
Positive and negative self-talk significantly influence personal growth and success. By recognizing and reframing negative thoughts, individuals can cultivate a growth mindset that embraces challenges as learning opportunities. This internal dialogue shapes not only self-perception but also the ability to achieve one's goals and dreams.
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- Written by: Glen Park
Flamenco dancing is a delight to watch. A good flamenco dancer exudes an exuberant self-confidence that we, the audience, absorb. The whole dance has a quality of proud self-assurance and glorification of what it is to be a human being in motion.
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- Written by: Glen Park
Flamenco dancing is a delight to watch. A good flamenco dancer exudes an exuberant self-confidence that we, the audience, absorb. The whole dance has a quality of proud self-assurance and glorification of what it is to be a human being in motion.
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- Written by: Matt Shipman
A microbreak is, by definition, short," says Sophia Cho. "But a five-minute break can be golden if you take it at the right time
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- Written by: Louise Hay
You'll never have good self-esteem if you have negative thoughts about yourself. Self-esteem is merely feeling good about yourself, and when you do so, you develop confidence. Confidence then builds self-esteem -- each step feeds upon the other...
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- Written by: Alison Carr-Chellman
Negentropy, the opposite of entropy, can help improve daily decision-making and social systems by minimizing energy loss. By identifying where energy is wasted and implementing targeted solutions, individuals can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in their personal and professional lives, ultimately leading to greater accomplishments.
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- Written by: Kim Eckart
If you’ve ever got stuck trying to solve a puzzle only to back up and start over, that’s your brain recognizing that your current strategy isn’t working, and that you need a new way to solve the problem, according to new research.
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- Written by: Dawn LaValle Norman
Ancient female philosophers played crucial roles in shaping philosophical thought, despite their contributions often being overlooked. Figures like Aspasia, Clea, and Hypatia not only engaged in profound intellectual discussions but also influenced their male contemporaries. Their stories highlight the importance of recognizing women's voices in philosophy and the ongoing struggle for gender equality in intellectual fields.
